The 5-time Rejected Gamma & the Lycan King novel Chapter 17

Chapter 17

“Bad air traffic, ministers?” Christian asked sarcastically.

Alfred spoke nonchalantly, “Apologies for our tardiness, your Grace. The order did come on very short notice.”

“Lucy! What happened to you? Are you okay?” Sebastian cried out in concern as he took a step forward but stopped abruptly when Xandar growled at him and took Lucianne protectively by her shoulders.

Lucianne looked at Sebastian indifferently as she spat weakly, “Fine.”

Xandar’s worried voice then rang through her ears as he cupped her cheeks and stared deep into her eyes, practically begging her, “Baby, please don’t speak. Save your strength. Use the mind-link if you need to say something, okay?”

Disregarding whatever Xandar just said, Sebastian commented frantically, “You don’t seem fine. Why do you look so pale and sound so weak? Lucy, what’s going on? What hap—”

Xandar growled at him again, louder and fiercer this time. He then said in a low, menacing voice, “Our Queen is recovering from fighting off rogue Lycans, which your father and his deputy have lamentably failed to track down.” Everyone, including the wolves, threw berating glares at the ministers.

Sebastian remained stubborn. He was opening his mouth when Christian stood in front of him to block his view of Lucianne and said in an authoritative tone, “Stop trying to get the Queen to speak. She needs to rest. But since the three of you are now here, you should make yourselves useful.” He looked at his cousin and they mind-linked each other for a moment. When they were done, Xandar nodded and Christian bowed slightly in his cousin’s direction

with a smile.

Christian looked at Alpha Frederick and his Beta as he said, “Pack leaders, please give these ministers the quotation for border restoration and the other form of damages caused by the rogues. After that, take them to where the sacrificed warriors are to be buried. These three men will help with the burial. And tell them how many family members are now affected by the loss.” He took a deep breath before saying, “And the King and I are deeply sorry for the eleven warriors lost in battle this morning. Do let us know if we can do anything else to help.” The leaders were shocked at how aid was offered without having to go through the tedious application processes so they just stared at Christian in shock.

Christian then glared at the ministers who already had their heads down and Christian barked, “I will personally be questioning you two about what you’ve learned. One mistake and you‘re both out. Is that understood?”

“Yes, your Grace.” The two uttered.

“Okay. I’ll tell them.” Xandar’s soft and gentle voice came from the side. Christian turned to see his cousin looking into Lucianne’s eyes as he kissed her fingers tenderly before turning t o face him.

Christian awaited his instructions. Xandar said, “Lucianne says Gammas Brighton and Sylvia should stay with them. It does help with fact-checking.”

When they were seated in Xandar’s jet, Lucianne was still in his arms. He had no intention of letting her go. After planting a kiss on her forehead, he looked affectionately into her eyes with an assuring smile and said, “Sleep, baby. You’ll be safe now.” 1

‘She can’t even form a coherent mind-link. How is she okay? Does she not feel safe with me?’, he thought to himself.