Chapter 91
Elena’s POV
“Liz? Why?” Deacon, hearing the servant, immediately asked.
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Probably due to his shock, his voice sounded a little bit off which startled the servant. Fear glistening in her eyes, she took a step back and nervously replied to Deacon, “I don’t know too, Prince Deacon.”
Standing up, I let out a small laugh to brighten the atmosphere and looked at Deacon questionably, “Seriously?” Realizing his tone, he cleared his throat. “Just a question.”
Tilting my head at him, I gave him a judgemental look. “How can she possibly know, Deacon? It’s not like Queen Liz will discuss it first. If that’s the case, there’s no need for me to go there now, is it?”
“Very funny!” he sarcastically said, to which I simply replied with a laugh.
Looking at everyone at the table, I bowed my head and respectfully bid my goodbye before turning around and following the servant to the east wing of the castle where King Desmond’s mother recided.
Taking small steps, I savour the serene ambience of the other wing of the palace that shouts nothing but peace and serendipity. The old buildings were surrounded by lush gardens and quiet halls.
Birds could be heard chirping from the giant trees on the outside lawns and butterflies could be seen landing freely on beautiful variant flowers.
With a smile on my face and still in my military uniform, I entered the Mother Queen’s chamber.
Seating on a gold and blue rococo armchair in grace as she calmly took a sip of her coffee. As I walked in, she elegantly placed her cup on the saucer on the coffee table in front of her and a huge smile immediately formed on her lips as she caught my eyes.
Standing up in excitement, she opened her arms in a welcome gesture and happily uttered, “Elena, my dear! It’s been far too long.”
“Queen Liz,” I greeted, taking a step forward.
Elizabeth is the mother of King Desmond whom everyone referred to as Queen Liz. She’s one of those people who was known all over the kingdom for defying fate as she’s the former king – King Frowell’s chosen mate.,
King Frowell and Queen Liz were childhood sweethearts and fell for each other dearly. Their love story was very popular in the kingdom as they went through a lot of hardships many opposed them being together at first- considering she wasn’t King Frowell’s fated mate but they still managed to be together.
Later on, King Frowell met his fated mate who was Deacon’s mother, Dutches Diana. It was a bumpy road for them but they made it work nonetheless.
Despite everything, Queen Liz remained a kind and understanding woman whom most women looked up to in the kingdom.
“Come, have a seat!” she excitedly invited as she gestured to the other seat opposite hers.
After giving her a respectful bow, I sat down as gracefully as my stiff metal warrior suit allowed me to.
Despite her age and hint of silver hair, she still radiated with elegance and wisdom.
Not even a second later, the same servant who guided me here came back and served me a coffee which I thanked
her for.
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Chapter 91
While taking a sip, I couldn’t help but feel the lamp forming on my throat as I felt the intense gaze Queen Liz was giving me as she studied me.
Putting down my coffee, I swallowed and looked back at her to see nothing but pride glimmering in her eyes.
“You’ve done more for this kingdom than most men could ever dream of. Women across the packs hold their heads higher because of you. Your mother would be so proud,” she said with so much pride and sweetness in her voice like how my mother used to speak to me.
A smile faintly formed on my lips as I felt my chest tightening at the reminder of my mother.
I knew that Queen Liz and my mom had always been close before. She would usually visit my pack or we would come in here, but I was still a child then and could only remember bits of it.
“Thank you, Queen Liz. I only did my duty,” I humbly replied.
To my surprise, Queen Liz leaned forward and reached for my hand that was on the table and placed her hand on top of mine gently. “I know you’re modest, but what you’ve accomplished is extraordinary. You’ve proven that strength and honor are not confined to men.”
I merely nodded my head as I was unsure where our conversation was leading. After all, despite it being a bad decision, I wasn’t the first female honored by the kingdom as it was Glenda’s first.
Nonetheless, I kept my mouth shut and waited for the Queen Mother to state her words further.
After a couple of seconds of pause, she remained staring at me until her expression slowly softened and was replaced with a caring gesture.
Squeezing my hand a little, she started, “Elena, now that the war is behind us, it’s time to think about the future
…
Future… What future?
