Chapter 2 Back to her pack

As soon as I heard her, I made a disgusting expression. "What are you talking about? You fell for that arrogant old man?" Crystal palmed her face. "No, I fell in love with his one and only son." I frowned. "He has a son! Wait a minute! When did he hand over his realm to his son?" "Alina, you always told me not to talk about our pack-related things. So I didn't tell you about the coronation of the new Lycan King. The former king gave his crown to his son four years ago." "You mean when you went back to our pack four years ago, you fell for the king???" My eyes widened. "Yes, honey. I went to meet his father. You know how much the former king adores me." I nodded to her. "Yes, I know. After your mother, he is now your parent. He was a close friend of your mother, so he took on all of your responsibilities after her death." "I just hope he will accept our relationship." "Your relationship with the Lycan king? He loves you too?" I asked curiously. "No. I have not told him, but I believe he likes me as well. He does not talk to any other girls besides me," Crystal said while blushing. "Don't worry, Crystal. If he does not agree with you, just use your spells to transform him into a bunny.” I said while laughing. Crystal shook her head. "I can't. He is the Lycan king. People say he is more powerful than his father. My spells won't work on him." "Why so serious? I was just kidding with you," I said. Then we both went to our classes. After all of our classes, we went shopping. We bought so many dresses because our vacation was starting tomorrow.

"I am very excited for tomorrow. We will go to the pack house," Crystal said. "What is so good in the pack house?" I asked. "Our pack is now developed. If you go there, you will not recognize our pack. Even our village sides have advanced. There are many academies and workplaces. People are earning and living on their own."  "That's nice. I hope our journey goes well."

That night, I slept soundly and had no nightmares. When I woke up the next morning, I was surprised to find that I had slept well and awoke without screaming. I took a shower and got ready for today.  I wore a plain lemon-colored knee-length dress. I had already packed clothes in my luggage yesterday, so there was nothing else I needed to do. I left my room and knocked on Crystal's door. Crystal opened her door. She was also ready. She took her luggage and exited her room. This would be a one-month vacation. We needed a lot of clothes.

We arrived at the airport and waited for our flight. We were living with humans, and no one knew our true identities. So we behaved like normal people here. But other creatures knew about us. They could identify who was who. I stood up and went to get some drinks. I placed an order and received two strawberry milkshakes. When our flight was announced, I hurriedly tried to walk back to Crystal. But unexpectedly, I bumped into a man, causing the milkshake to spill onto his shirt. I looked up and saw Rick Miller. "Are you serious? What have you just done? You spilled your drink on me??" he said angrily. "Listen, I am sorry; I am in a hurry," I said and tried to pass him, but he stepped in front of me. "Do you think that your simple sorry will be enough?" I got annoyed. "Now what? Do you want me to wipe your shirt with my scarf or some tissue? Do you watch too many dramas and movies? It's real life, not a fantasy. So please excuse me," I said, running to Crystal, leaving Rick perplexed by what I had just said. A man rushed up to Rick, and I heard him say, "Let's go, Rick. Otherwise, we will miss our flight." He nodded and looked at me for the last time, then left. Meanwhile, I was in a hurry. "Relax, Alina. We have time. It is not our plane that was boarding." Crystal said. I exhaled. "I thought we were going to miss the flight." We boarded our flight and headed to the city where the Lycan king reigned.

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Crystal and I arrived in our pack in the afternoon. When I saw the pack's beauty, I was amazed. Crystal was right. Our pack was very different now. We were in the car, taking in the sights, when I said, "Crystal." "Hmm?" Crystal, who was sitting beside me in the car, turned to face me. "Drop me off at my house." I said. Crystal nodded and told the driver the address of my home. When we arrived, I got out of the car and looked at my house's front door. The door was locked. I was confused.  Crystal examined my confused face and looked at where I was looking. Crystal noticed my house was locked from the outside. She immediately got down from the car and came over. "Where are they?" She asked. "How would I know?" I said sadly. I did not tell my parents that I was returning to the pack. I knew that if I told them about my coming, my parents would not be happy with it. But where were they? Where could they possibly go? "Let's go to the pack house with me then," Crystal offered me. "They have a good relationship with you, not me. " "That doesn't matter. That is our pack house; if any pack member needs help, they would help without any objection." I nodded and went to sit back in the car.  We then proceeded to the Lycan Manor. People refer to it as a pack house because Lycan, Alpha, Theta, Beta, Delta, Gamma, Omega, and witches all lived in it and solved all of their problems there. The king not only ruled the werewolf realm but also controlled all the creatures in his kingdom. When we arrived, I went to the main gate of the Lycan manor and looked up at the whole manor from outside.  It was evening, so everything appeared dark, but the manor resembled an old palace built centuries ago. I came here after ten years. When I was ten years old, I came here with her father; I could not remember why, but I did remember meeting the arrogant Lycan king. He did not look well when I last saw him. So I was just hoping that everything would be okay with me. "Let's go, Alina," Crystal said. I agreed with a nod. I noticed some men guarding the mansion, standing there like mannequins. They entered the mansion. I looked around and saw the mansion was still the same. It was decorated in the style of a royal palace. When a maid saw us enter, she immediately approached us. "Welcome back, Miss Graham. Please sit down; I will call everyone," the maid said to Crystal. Crystal nodded and motioned for me to sit down on the couch. We sat down and waited for everyone. After a few minutes, a middle-aged couple came downstairs. Crystal got up from the couch, approached them, and hugged the man.

"Uncle Atlas." It was the former king, Atlas Robertson. He was Crystal's mother's closest friend. When her mother, Chole Graham, died, Atlas told everyone that he would take care of Crystal as his own daughter. "When did you come, my child?" Atlas asked. "Just now, Uncle," Crystal said and moved back. Then she asked, "How are you, Uncle? Is your health okay?" "I am fine, dear," Atlas replied and patted her head. Crystal cast a glance beside him. "How are you, Aunt Daisy?" Daisy nodded at her. "I am fine." Daisy Robertson was the former queen of this realm. I had a feeling she was not very fond of Crystal. Perhaps it was because Daisy and Crystal's mother did not get along well. Daisy looked behind Crystal and her gaze fell on me. "Who is she?" She questioned Crystal. Crystal turned to look at me and replied to Daisy, “She is my best friend, Alina Brown.” Atlas frowned. "Brown? What is her father's name?" "Hayden Brown," I replied. I was quiet all the time and didn't disturb them. But when the former king asked a question about me, I could not help but answer. "I see," Daisy mumbled when I said my father's name. Atlas did not seem pleased with the answer. Daisy, on the other hand, approached me and examined me closely. "You are beautiful," she said. My eyes widened. I was not expecting such a sudden compliment from the former queen.

"Thank you, Quee—" "Daisy. You can address me as Aunt Daisy. I am no longer the Queen." I nodded with a smile. "Thank you, Aunt Daisy." At that time, the Theta of the pack, Cooper entered the manor. "Where is your king? He has not returned for five days now. Is he even alright? What about the war? Did he kill everyone and win the war?" Atlas asked. I looked at Atlas; he was speaking as if it were a simple matter. I thought about him and remembered that this man was arrogant from the start. Theta Cooper looked at Atlas and replied.

"The king will arrive around midnight. He is on his way here."