My Mate and Brother's Betrayal

21 Meeting the Queen

Jasmine POV

It has been two days since that pr*ck took Drake to the cells. Vincent has been keeping me updated on his condition. It kills me to not be with him but I know what David will do if he finds out that I disobey his orders. If it was just me that would be hurt I would take the punishment gladly but I can't take the chance of him taking Drake back to the cells.

Vincent is supposed to update me again this morning on our way to Myra's. I smile at the thought of seeing Myra. I look forward to our weekly visits. She is the only tether I have left to my true mate. She has been more of a mother to me than mine ever was. Once I'm dressed, I head to the children's rooms. Daniel is already dressed and ready to show Myra his new train. "Mom, when can we see Drake again" Daniel asks. My heart breaks a little more hearing myBelongs to NôvelDrama.Org - All rights reserved.

sweet boy ask about Drake. "I'm not sure Daniel but hopefully soon." I'm not sure what else to say so I press a kiss on his forehead. Goddess I wish the four of us could leave this place. I shake those thoughts away for now and focus on our visit with Myra.

I head across the hall and Diane is wearing a formal dress that she wore to the last ball we

hosted. "Diane, I think you are a little over dressed to visit Grandma Myra. "I'm a princess mommy. I want to wear my pretty dress to see grandma. She wasn't at the party. She didn't get to see it." "You're a princess no matter what you wear." I turn toward her closet, grabbing a pretty purple sundress. "Let's wear this today, and we will save that princess dress for a party we can plan with grandma. Then you can show her your other dress." I can tell she isn't thrilled, but she quickly changes into the sundress at the

prospect of having a party with Myra.

"See you are still a beautiful princess and this dress matches the color of grandma's house." She looks down at her dress and smiles. I grab my bag and meet Vincent at the door to our

wing. "Are you ready my queen" he asks. "We are Vincent." We make our way through the castle and I know I have no choice but to tell David I'm leaving for a few hours. I have no desire to speak to David, but I won't give him any reason to hurt Drake while he is trying to

heal.

"Vincent, can you wait here with the children while I let the king know we are leaving?"Of course, my queen." I make my way down the corridor that leads to David's office. When I reach the door, I hear the familiar moans and grunts that I've heard on many occasions. I wonder who is f**king since Jiselle is dead. Not because I care, it's more out of curiosity. Actually, I might even thank the person that is keeping him away from me. I knock once before I push

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21 Meeting the Queen the door open.

Two sets of eyes snap to mine. He has a woman I've seen cleaning rooms bent over his desk with her dress up over her a**. "Jasmine" he says as he pulls his c**k from the woman he calls a slave. Slaves he acts so disgusted by. She stands fixing her dress and takes a step away from David. She drops her gaze once her eyes meet mine again.

"Don't stop on my account. I just came to inform the king that I and the children will be leaving the castle for a few hours." I turn closing the door behind me. I take five steps before I hear the door open behind me. The girl rushes past me sobbing. "I'm so sorry" she whispers, but I don't acknowledge her. She wasn't being forced, and she knows he's married. You don't get to act sh**ty and then say you're sorry thinking that makes everything better.

Part of me feels sorry for women like her and Jiselle who think f**king him means something. I'm actually shocked he didn't continue f**king her when I left, but I don't stop my strides to find out why. I am almost to the end of the hallway when two hands grip my arms. When he spins me and our eyes meet. Something flashes in his eyes and I would say its regret if I didn't

know this man has no conscious.

"Where are you going?" "David, why must we do this every week? I'm going to visit Myra."I still don't understand why, after all this time you still go to visit that slave." I want to bite back about him f**king a slave but I think better of it. "I'm not sure why you felt the need to follow me, David. I'm not under any illusion that Jiselle's death changed the man you are. By all means, call your slave back and finish whatever you started, so I can visit Myra in peace."

A smile spreads across his face, and he brings his mouth close to my ear. "I think my wife is jealous she was not the one on my desk with my c**k buried deep inside her," he says making my skin crawl. "Not at all, my king. After all, it is me that remains your queen despite these meaningless romps."

He pulls back, taking my face in his hands. "Perfect as always my queen. You are my love and nothing will ever change that. These little romps as you call them are meaningless," he says before he presses his lips against mine. I return the kiss as I always do knowing the

consequences if I don't. He grips my a** pulling me closer to him and I fight the urge to vomit.

When he pulls back, his smile is predatory.

"Do not be long. I don't like you or the children out among the common elves. I will see you

tonight in our room. I will make sure you know that yours is the only body that matters," he says, pressing one more kiss on my lips. Goddess, I wish I never had to have his lips on me again.

I quickly make my way to the foyer before he decides to use me instead of the slave. I take the

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children's hands, and we head out to the waiting car. As we drive my eyes meet Vincent's in the mirror. "He is healing well, my queen. We were able to keep him in the hospital long enough to heal the visible wounds. Marion will keep checking on him until he is completely healed," Vincent says. My shoulders sag in relief.

It doesn't take us long to arrive at the large purple building that is Myra's home. When we reach the door, I don't even get the chance to knock before the door is thrown open. The

children quickly wrap themselves around Myra. "There are my little pixies" she says. "No,

grandma, we're elves," Daniel says with a giggle. "That's right. You two are my little prince and princess of the elves. How could I forget," she asks.

She ushers them inside and Vincent and I follow. When we reach the living room, I'm shocked to see a beautiful young elf sitting on the large blue couch. Her hair is red like fire and freckles dot her cheeks. I know looks can be deceiving with our kind because I still look like I'm twenty

but she looks young.

"Jasmine, this is my new friend Lily. She has come to the kingdom seeking a new start. She is also excited about meeting a real life queen," Myra says. "I'm a princess and he's a prince. My

name is Diane, and he's Daniel," Diane says. Before I can say anything, the young woman extends her hand to my daughter. "It is a pleasure to meet you, Princess Diane." Diane giggles as they shake hands.

She extends her hand to Daniel next. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Prince Daniel." I notice Daniel puff out his chest and stand a little straighter as he shakes her hand. I cover my mouth to stop from chuckling. She stands extending her hand to me but quickly bows instead. "That isn't necessary Lily. This is not a formal place and here, I am just Jasmine."She stands smiling and offers me her hand again.

The minute my skin touches hers, I feel power flow through me. It's power like I've never felt before. Could she be a royal from another kingdom. She quickly pulls her hand from mine. My eyes move from her to Myra, who must see the shock on my face. "Vincent why don't you take the kids to the playroom? I got them some new toys for them," Myra says. The kids squeal as

they bounce down the hallway and out of sight.

Lily POV 

"What the hell was that Ariel?" "She is connected to our mate in some way. She can't be his mother because we know she died, but there is a connection. Our body feels it and is reaching out to it" Ariel says. "Can you tell me what the hell that was" Jasmine asks her voice laced with concern. "Lily, we can trust these two women. We need to tell them who we really are. Why we are here" Ariel says. "What if they don't believe me?" 3/4 

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"You have to trust me, Lily. Close your eyes and sense their intentions. Our powers will tell you all you need to know." I do as she says probably looking even more crazy to these two women. Warmth surrounds me like a comforting blanket from both women. A feeling of protection overwhelms me. When my eyes open I look at Myra first. "I wasn't exactly honest with you. I did have a mate that chose to betray me but I rejected him. I came to your kingdom to find my true mate." Now they look even more confused. "I am not an elf. I am a Red Wolf." As soon as the word wolf leaves my mouth Jasmine gasps. "You are the Red Wolf" she repeats. I'm sure I look confused now. She knows about me, about the prophecy. "The old hag that came to see David at the castle spoke about a Red Wolf that was a threat to his throne. They thought you were dead, but he knows now you're alive. David is not a good elf. He will hurt anyone that comes between him and his title," Jasmine says.

"You said you are here to find your true mate. How could you possibly know who he is if you are a wolf? Your kind know their mates by scent, don't they," Jasmine asks. "How about I answer your question from earlier about what happened when our hands touched. You are connected to my mate. My magic is seeking him out. I will tell you about the prophecy that has led me here to save my mate but first I need to know if you believe me?'I look between Myra and Jasmine as they both nod their heads.

I'm just about to tell them about the prophecy when Jasmine opens but quickly closes her mouth again. "You can ask me anything Jasmine and I'll be honest. My wolf says I can trust you and Myra." "Lily, you said I'm connected to your mate but the only family I have is my children and" she starts to say before her eyes meet mine and tears start to flow down her cheeks. "Drake" she whispers and I smile.