The Lycan King novel Chapter 70

Nikolai

All the lights of the pack house were lit and it looked grander than ever. I heard murmurs saying 'he's here', 'Alpha's here', 'get ready'. My curiosity rose as I walked into the living room.

The lady in red caught my attention. In fact, she was the only one who had my attention. And I, her's. She gave me a dazzling pearly-white smile that made her dimples pop and I swear my heart stopped.

I took long steps to cover up the distance between us and held her hand and twirled her around herself, making her dress swoosh and then snaked my arm around her waist and dipped her as I have her a sweet? kiss.

"Wow, that was hot." I heard a girl say and then some hooting.

Grinning, I pulled Ava to her feet. "You look beautiful."

Blush rose on her cheeks as she smiled shyly at me, her big doe shaped eyes melting my heart. "Y-you too."

I heard some chuckles around us and my smile widened. "And that, kids, is how you make your lady speechless."

I looked at all the teenagers that surrounded us and gave them a wink.

"I hope my mate didn't cause too much trouble?" I joked.

"Nope. Only enough." A girl winked at Ava.

Ava grinned. "All of these fine young wolves have helped me the entire day. We have planned a party after the dinner which includes more greasy food, music and drinks which the entire pack will attend. I think we all deserve a last hooray before the big day." She said the last sentence softly.

"Excellent idea, Love." I nodded and looked at the kids. "Thank you so much for helping us. This wouldn't have been possible without your help."

Their chests puffed out and eyes shone with pride.

"Our guests are here." Mikhail announced as he entered.

"Let's go greet them." I grabbed Ava's hand and pulled her to the entrance.

Two cars and then a couple of mini buses rolled to a stop at the gates. Rhazien stepped out of the car and to my surprise, he had brought Tessa with him. Slowly, all the vampires started filling out and started making their way towards us.

"King Nikolai. Queen Avalyn." He bowed. Dimitri and Andrei, who had been tasked with bringing them in through the borders joined my side.

"Rise." I said. He stood straight with a grin. I clasped Rhazien's hand and gave him a handshake. After that, he greeted Ava with a kiss at the back of her hand.

"Pleasure to meet you again." He nodded. "If only the circumstances were better."

"You steal my words, Lord Rhazien." I said swiftly. "I welcome you all to the Rogue Pack. Please join is for dinner and a small party with the entire pack after that." I addressed everyone that had gathered behind him with a welcoming smile and then we all made our way inside.

All the high ranking vampires sat with us on the dining table and the rest were accommodated in the common eating area. The slaves did a quick job of serving everyone with their food and a glass of blood.

Once the table was set, I stood up from my seat and raised my own glass of whiskey. "I would like to personally thank all of you for coming here and agreeing to fight for us. The Alpha of The Montana Pack, Emilio Gonzalez has never liked vampires. He first killed his own Alpha— Alpha Javier Alvarez and then strategically killed and removed all the vampires from his pack. He has violated the Vampire-Werewolf Treaty and has yet to suffer the consequences. The werewolf high council has neglected its duties. It's about time we fight for ourselves and show everyone that the balance will be restored. We will not let any person or treaty be violated anymore. The tyranny of the Montana Pack ends now." I raised my glass. "May the honourable win the war."

"May the honourable win the war!"?The men raised their glasses and repeated with vigour. I downed my glass and so did everyone at the table.

"Gentlemen, let's begin our dinner." I nodded and took the first bite and then Ava did. We were followed by the rest.

"Nice toast." Rhazien said over his glass of blood.

"Thank you." I nodded. We weren't the only ones who had suffered because of the Gonzalez. And these vamps needed to know that. "Why did you bring her?" I motioned towards Tessa was meekly seated next to him. I saw his hold on the glass tighten.

"Tessa has not been able to adjust in the Kingdom and among the vampires. The tradition of slavery and keeping humans as pets is something she does not find...acceptable. I know this is a huge favour but Jessica and I were hoping you would take her in." He replied.

I looked at Tessa.?The pack is only as strong as the weakest link.

"A pack is no place for a human, Rhazien." Letting a human live in a pack would be dangerous. The only humans allowed to live in a pack are the slaves. And this only because their Master's take their responsibility. The responsibility to take care of them and punish them when needed. Humans often have a tendency to step out of line. They do not understand our world enough to live without rules. And if I somehow let her live, it will be an outrage. The wolves may bully her and slaves can start thinking that they need their independence too. I simply cannot let that happen.

"She just needs a place to stay in your home, Nikolai. She will work around and do chores. I will pay for her food and rent if you wish." Rhazien bargained.

"I do not need your money, Rhazien." I told him. "I just reunited the sisters, I did not take the responsibility of taking a human in."

He sighed. "I understand."

"Forgive me for cutting in, King Nikolai." Tessa said softly. "But I propose to be your slave. Please don't send me back there." A shudder wracked her body.

"I don't need a slave. And I have enough—"

"Not really." Ava cut in. "I need a slave."

I raised a brow at her. This woman has been against slaves since the day she came and now she wants one?

And the woman who wants to leave the vampire kingdom because she is against slavery is offering to become a slave?

"Yes." She said firmly. "I could use a lady's maid. Like I had back at the palace in the kingdom. I would need her help to get dressed and do my makeup and hair and for my other personal needs." She nodded. I saw right through her. She was only doing it for Tessa.

"Fine." I agreed. "But Tessa will solely be your responsibility." She needs to know the entirety of what being a Mistress entails.

"Do you agree, Tessa?" Ava asked instead.

"I agree, Mistress." She nodded softly.