" I'm positive, and stop saying that he was asleep. We both know he wasn't, " Nyra argued back, which earned her a pout from Liora. "I feel weird in my stomach," She whispered as the hunger began to take a toll on her. "Have some patience, my dear queen," Nyra cooed to her softly. Liora was about to complain more when she heard heavy footsteps behind her. "He's coming, give him the innocent and helpless look." Liora changes her features immediately. He took big and heavy steps towards her as he felt hurt through the mate bond.
"I was just pranking my mate," He thought, but only got a huff. She was about to take a step to the right when he gently pulled her back. She refused to look at him and turned her face away with a pitiful look on her face. "Where are you sneaking off to?" His voice was gentle and calculating. She sniffed and shook her head to answer him. "Come on, baby, I was just joking." He pulled her closer and held her chin in his hand to turn her face to him. "Don't blow the cover away, stay like that," Nyra whispered with a chuckle as she amusingly watched the king, who was trying to console them. "Won't you look at me?" She huffed and shook her head again. "I was so hungry, yet you wouldn't help me get something to eat," She complained with a pout. The side of his lips tilted for a second before he bit his lower lip. "See, I told you," Malzahar rolled his eyes at Drakon. "I am taking care of it," Drakon shrugged and retreated. He gently scooped her up in his arms, and she let out a tiny squeal. "What are you doing? Put me down," She wiggled her legs and tried to squirm out of his hold. "Nope, I am taking my queen to get her some food," He answered and gently walked with her to the kitchen. "See, I told you right. He won't let us touch a thing." Liora grins and nods, not trusting her voice yet. He looked down at her and smiled in amusement; his tiny queen had gotten him wrapped around her little finger. And one thing he was sure about was that. He. Was. Whipped.
Her giggles filled the air as they continued with their backing. The morning was just beginning.
"You are fifteen seconds delinquent, stay for an extra 30 minutes to take all the equipment back. " Lilith announced without looking behind, one of the army nodded and joined the section. All of them went through their daily activities, and the king and future queen were in the kitchen being all lovey-dovey. He was making something for her to eat while she sat on the counter and babbled randomly, but he, being her mate, laughed and stole kisses from her. By now, the sun has fully risen with its beautiful light.
"Do we have to go?" Malzahar stood up and proudly looked at the good job he did. "Yes, my dear queen, we have to go. You need to be introduced to the pack." Liora nodded and stood up. She walked toward the mirror and fixed her hair. "You look amazing, love, let us go." She nodded, and they held hands to walk out. The pack members were having their breakfast in the kitchen. She clutched the stuffed animal closer and hesitated. "I will put this down." He sighed and looked down at her. "Hey, Baby, look at me, you don't have to do it. They will love and accept you the way you are, now I want my queen present, ok?". She took in deep breath and gave him a huge smile and a kiss on his chest. "Did you just do that?" Nyra exclaimed in disappointment. Liora rolled her eyes and held Malzahar's hands to go and meet the pack members. "Yes, I did, no time for naughty stuff," Liora answered with her head proudly raised. "Don't you think meeting the pack right now will overwhelm her?" Drakon asked in concern. Malzahar looked at his mate and answered. "I know, but as the future queen, she has to meet them. They want to see her today itself." Drakon nodded in agreement and retreated. The first time, both of them agreed to something without a fight.