Chapter 65

King Harvey’s aunt and uncle leave at midnight, promising a soon return. I lay in bed beside him in silence, my mind running with all these plans to train. I must get a baton that extends, I must talk to Emily about Beta Tom before running into him tomorrow. I must buy a breast-pump or several of them. I must keep training.

“You healed the King of the North, Elena.” King Harvey whispers as he runs his taloned hand down the side of my face. “I am so proud of you my heart could rip at the seams.”

“Did I heal him all the way?”

“Enough to save him, Elena. I wouldn’t be surprised if he tells everyone. This will work great for us.”

I sit up. “It will?”

“Yes, Elena. You are an ally. They will look upon you kindly.”

“Oh! How good! This will help you too!”

“I just want your safety, Elena.” King Harvey draws my hands to his lips and kisses them. “I am so happy for your growing abilities and confidence.”

“Thank you. Can we rest now?” I feel foolish to ask, but my eyes are drifting shut.

With a warm chuckle, King Harvey wraps his arms around me and kisses my neck. He falls asleep resting his head in my neck. I laugh at him and sleep too.

By midmorning, King Harvey hands me my shield in the training room and smiles.

“Now, Elena, I would like you to highlight your shield, but first, highlight this shield.” King Harvey presses a small wooden shield in my hand, and it is the size one would see on an action figure.

I take a moment to marvel at the sweetness of this little shield, wondering where he got it. It is a plain piece of wood, and I would love to paint it gold.

“You made this?” I question as I flip the shield over in my palm.

“For you, Elena.”

As my heart soars at my husband’s gentle smile, I frown at the thought of not having given King Harvey any gifts.

“I haven’t given you anything, King Harvey.” My shoulders fall and I force my tears away. I need to train.

King Harvey places his hands on my shoulders and looks into my eyes. “Elena, my mate, you have given me a wife, you have given me a future Luna Queen, you are going to give me children. You have completed my cycle of being a king. As for gifts? We can always take the time, Elena. I understand things are stressful right now. Please, do not worry. A gift for me? Highlight the shield, Elena.”

Exhaling my tears away, I nod at King Harvey then close my fist sternly around my wooden shield. A soft, small burst of flame leaks out of my fist and my fingertips. I wait a few moments, then open my hand and see a misty red sea covering the wooden shield.

King Harvey hovers his hand over the shield and the misty red becomes a solid bloodied firm red. “We can combine our powers, Elena.” King Harvey lifts his hand, and the shield follows him, hovering off my hand.

“We should master that soon.”

King Harvey smiles. “We will. But for now, focus on your big shield.”

I pick up my shield and weigh it in my hands, then focus on the center of it. A small solid red orb blooms at the center then steadily begins to grow as my palms heat and itch. I continue staring at the shield until it reaches the edges of the shield. It burns an even red, but my head begins to ache.

The shield clatters to the ground as I toss it down. King Harvey runs to my side and cradles my head in his hands. He whispers something to me, and I just shut my eyes.

“King Harvey, why did that hurt my head?”

“I believe you stressed yourself, Elena. Take your time.”

“It is easier for you to say, you can unlock this easier because of your werewolf power.” Grumbling, I look him in his eyes.

King Harvey frowns. “I know, Elena. I am sorry.” King Harvey kisses my temples lovingly then kisses me hotly. “Take a minute and relax, then try again.” King Harvey’s voice drops a pitch and melts me.

I sigh. “I wish this came easier to me.”

“You are new, my love. Be kind.”

King Harvey’s words settle loving on my heart and warm my body. I relax instantly and take a deep breath. He is correct. I need to be kinder to myself. A lot has happened in such a short amount of time, I am still becoming a Luna Queen.

“Thank you, King Harvey.” I breathe softly. I wrap my arms around his neck and bring him into a passionate kiss as a small token of gratitude.

King Harvey gladly takes my kiss and gives me another. He pulls away begrudgingly then taps my ass making me jump forward like a horse.

“Train, train!”

“You would much rather lay me down!”

“And?” King Harvey grins ferally.

We return to our places in silence, and I take my time covering the shield with a wave of red. This takes me three tries, but I finally manage with my burning hands to cover my shield in a red wave of energy and float it above King Harvey’s head.

Instantly, King Harvey looks up and grins. “Make it spin, Elena.”

As silly as this is, I know this is all about control. Slowly, by waving my hand in a swirling circle, the shield spins. King Harvey reaches up and tosses the shield at me with an underhand toss and I stop it with a blast of red energy.

I smile. “This working!”

“Keep your mind open! Now.” King Harvey pulls free his dagger at his side and hands it to me. “Highlight this.”

I close my eyes and focus, slowly starting to heat the grip of the dagger. I get to the hilt when I hear the door open.

“King Harvey, Elena, please forgive me. I must know about Emily and I.”

I take in a shuttering breath, but I trust my husband for trusting Beta Tom.

“You may marry Emily. But please be aware if you harm her, I will kill you myself.”

Beta Tom nods seriously. “I understand. Thank you, Elena.” He bows to me which shocks me.

Emily rushes into the room and throws herself into Beta Tom’s arms happily. The two joyously laugh as he twirls her, and I couldn’t ever replicate the smile on my sister’s face. She kisses him passionately, which makes me step back and look up at King Harvey, who smiles.

“Beta Tom, give Elena your hands.”

Beta Tom respectfully let’s go of my sister and gives me his hands. I squeeze them and watch a soft red wave cover his hands. His eyes turn silver and my sister gasps.

“Do you plan to cheat on my sister?” I keep my voice firm like King Harvey’s aunt said.

“No. I love her with all my heart.”

“Okay, I believe you.” With a final squeeze of my hands, I expect him to lash out or fight, but he doesn’t. The energy between our hands feels warm and calm. Steady.

Emily stares me down. “Was that necessary?”

“Good men are rare, but congratulations.” I reply.

Emily sighs but brightens up when Beta Tom takes her left hand and places a ring on her finger with a shining medium sized diamond.

It hits me that she is going to be a wife and her life is changing. Tears roll down my face, and Emily cries with me, after kissing Beta Tom again. She pulls me into her arms and sobs.

“I-I passed all my tests. I can be a werewolf doctor now… can…. I work as an in-house doctor?”

“Yes!” I exclaim so overjoyed that I feel I am floating. When Emily gasps and hugs me tighter, I see we are both floating a few feet off the floor. We all laugh in joy.