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“But the war was 300 years ago,” King Draco said, and I nodded.
“It was, but it was like their own hybrid haven, until the magic faded. I made it in time to save the last ten people still alive.” I told them, opening the door to the library.
“Gabby?” Milo asked me, and I nodded.
“Both her parents died, so we adopted her. She’s a wolf witch.” I answered him.
“Like you,” Milo said, and I nodded.
“I’m more of a dragon witch now. After the last battle, I lost Tundra,” I told them, as we all took a seat in the seating area of the library.
“I’m so sorry, Ashlyn.” King Draco said, taking my hand in his.
“Thank you.” I told him.
“Out of the ten people, there was only one vampire, and he’s also a wolf. I thought maybe it would be nice for him to get to know some vampires.” I told them. Max was watching me intently. I was sitting in between my mates while King Draco and Marco sat on the love seat and Milo and Max both sat in one of the chairs.
“Max, is something bothering you?” l asked him.
“I’m just waiting for the stalk to be stabbed into my heart.” He said, and all the men growled.
“Why would you think that?” I asked him, confused.
“You’re telling me you are doing all of this from the kindness of your heart?” he questioned me.
“Max, she helped me and dad, why are you questioning her?” Milo asked his brother.
“Because this could be a trap. She killed the vampire king.” Max answered.
“Are you questioning our Queen?” Mason growled out.
“Mason, Derek, can you please give our guests a tour while I speak with Max, please?” l asked them.
“I don’t like this,” Mason said in my mind.
“I be fine.” I told them.
“You touch her and I’ll kill you myself.” Milo told his brother before standing. Both my mates hesitated before they all stood up and exited the library.
“You mindlink if anything happens.” Mason said in my mind before the door closed behind them. Max and I sat across from each other, watching.
“Max, what’s really bothering you?” I asked him.
“I can’t figure you out. You have all this power and all the kingdoms in your pocket and you still help others. Why?” Max asked, leaning forward, resting his elbows on his knees.
“I didn’t ask for any of this. I didn’t ask to be a hybrid or to lose my wolf, or to die a few times. Or even to lose my first child. I just want to find the rightful heir to the vampire kingdom. Someone who I can trust to take care of the hybrids. l just want peace so that I can live in peace with my family.” I told him. Max sat there watching me without saying a word.
“I know you may not trust me, but you are the rightful king of the vampire kingdom. And from what I’ve heard, the vampires have never cared about someone being a hybrid. When I helped them, I didn’t know who your brother or father was. I simply id what I did because it was the right thing to do.” I told him.
“And you want nothing in return?” he said to me.
“Just peace. A working relationship. Help with hybrid policies. I don’t want to control how you run your kingdom. I will only step in if people get hurt.” I told him.
“And you will never use the fact that you saved my brother and father to get what you want?” he asked me.
“I didn’t do that to gain a favor. I helped them because it was the right thing to do. I offered your brother to feed on me, but he refused because I was pregnant and he didn’t want to hurt my baby. He could have hurt me, but he didn’t. He was brave, helping your father and I gifted him for his bravery. Nothing more.” I said, and he nodded.
“I didn’t know that I was even in the running to be King until a few days ago,” Max said.
“And you’re not sure you want to take it?” I asked, and he nodded.
“I’m sure King Draco can show you the ropes with Milo and then you can decide. This is your life and I would never want you to feel forced into something that you never wanted.” I told him.
“And what if neither Milo nor I want this?” He asked, and I shrugged.
“Then we will find someone else. There is no pressure. I know this is a lot. I’m still not even sure of my role, but I’m learning and I’m willing to keep learning” I said. Before he could say anything else, there was a knock on the door and Wyatt came into the room. I noticed the look that he gave Max.
“Max, how do vampires identify their mates?” I asked him as he kept eye contact with Wyatt.
“Smell,” Wyatt answered me.
“Mate,” Max breathed out. I looked at Wyatt, and he was watching Max intently.
“Wyatt, this is Max, the heir to the vampire kingdom. Max, this is Wyatt, the wolf vampire I mentioned earlier.” I introduced them.
“Ashlyn, can I have a moment to discuss things with Wyatt?” Max asked, and I nodded. Standing from my seat, I made my way to the door.
“You two take all the time you need. Wyatt, we will be in the dining room or the living room.” I told them before leaving the library.
“Mason, where are you?” I asked through the mindlink after I left the library.
“Baby, what’s wrong? Are you okay?” Mason rushed.
“I’m fine. Is everyone in the usual living room?” I asked him, making my way to the front area of the castle.
“Yes, but are you sure you are okay?” He asked me.
“I’ll see you in a sec.” I told him, closing the link.
“Where is Max?” Milo asked me after I walked into the living room to find everyone.
“He is talking with Wyatt.” I told them, sitting between my mates.
“Wyatt?” Milo asked, and I nodded.
“The vampire hybrid I was telling you about,” I answered.
“Ashlyn, what did Max say about being king?” His father asked me.
“I told him that if he would Iike to shadow King Draco, he could. He wasn’t sure what he wanted and I respect whatever decision he makes,” I answered.
“Milo, I would like you to also shadow King Draco, just in case.” I told him and he nodded.
“Max didn’t offend you, did he? He can be kind of an a*ss,” Milo said, and I chuckled.
“Nothing l couldn’t handle. I understand his position. I wasn’t given a choice and I would like anyone who takes over a kingdom to want to, not because they feel obligated.” I told them.
“Spoken like a true leader,” King Draco told me.
“And when will your coronation be?” Marco asked me.
“My what?” I asked him, shocked. My stomach dropped, and I was instantly nervous.
“Ashlyn, you will need an official coronation.” King Draco said, and I passed my l!ps into a line.
“We are still planning,” Mason said, saving me. I didn’t even know that I needed one, but I guess it makes sense, but I’ve just been so busy.
“Yes, planning.” I stuttered out.
“Really?” Milo asked with a smirk.
“Of course, it’s the first thing on my list of things to do,” I told him. And thank the goddess that Max and Wyatt walked in, saving me from this conversation. They were holding hands and now the topic would be on them and not me.
“Dad, Milo, This is Wyatt, my mate.” Max introduced them. Both Derek and Mason were staring at me, shocked.
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