Chapter 24

'Sticks and
stones may break
my bones but
words hurt
the most'

I suck in a breath and stare hard at it, confused. Lifting up my head, I see everyone staring at me like I stare at the envelope. Eyes burn into my should and questions roam around even though everyone is silent.

The boy has gone long ago but the envelope still sits unread in my hand. One person seems to gather up enough courage because a shout is heard from the back.

"What is it?"

As soon as his booming voice is heard, it triggers everyone to start asking everything else.

"Wasn't that the Royal stamp I saw?"

"Who's the kid?"

"I'm hungry! Can I go?!"

"Open the damn envelope!"

Inhaling deeply, I glare at everyone, silencing those at the front. People at the back carry on shouting random statements and firing question after question.

"SILENCE!"

The place ends up eerily quiet yet again. No sound. Glaring even more intensely than before, I hop off the table and push my way through the crowd of werewolves.

The last few people are left behind and I run, heading straight towards the hospital. The small envelope lays like a heavy package in my pocket and I pat it, conclusion that it's there.

I will not be the one who opens it.

Silas raises an eyebrow and shrugs his shoulders like a school boy, grabbing the envelope out of my weary palms.

"I don't know what the Alpha Queen wants with me."

He shrugs his shoulders again and slowly plucks the top of it off, revealing a red card inside.

He eyes scan quickly over the words and he passes it t me, silent in thought.

I pull it out of his hand, eager to read the mysterious note.

Dear Silas Black,

We have sent you a letter to formally invite you to the Alpha Queen's castle.

Yours Truly,
The Alpha Queen's Royal Guard.

Scrunching up my eyebrows, I glance at him. "Why would they want you to go to the castle? No offence, but I don't think she would meet you on a happy note."

He scowls like a teenager, crossing his arms over his chest. "Maybe she wants to make me more famous in the werewolf world. I have earned it anyway."

I snort unattractively and mimic his actions, crossing my arms over my chest. It's seems like he notices because his eye drift right there.

I feel my cheeks heat up and go red and I snap my fingers in front of his face. "Hey! Eyes up here."

Green eyes lock with mine and I stay silent.

"You have to come with me."

The soft fabric of the chair let's me sink in and I click my tongue, rubbing my face. "Why me? We are not mates, why would you take me?"

I feel his eyes burn into my own and I shut them, not being able to handle the heat from them. Heat. My heat is coming closer and I know is time, I won't be able to keep myself off of him.

"Because you are the one taking care of me. I need you there so I have help at my side 24/7."

"Why aren't you taking your Beta?"

He growls in annoyance and his eyes glow bright, indicating his wolf.

"Just listen to him Quinn, he's getting angry."

The wolf is very nice. I am not goi to deny that. He smiles at me, becoming me to come over. I cautiously approach him and sit on the bed.

He pulls me closer, not giving a damn about his wounds and snuggles his face into my neck. "I did not want Silas to do what he did to you, you know? He is stupid. You are beautiful. I don't understand why he punished you like that."

He starts to kiss my neck and Raven howls in delight, loving the feeling of her mate, her wolf mate.

"You are so beautiful, just like your wolf. I hope you come with me and Silas to the Royal Castle. Please."

He grins at me like the cocky guy he is and sighs. "I have to go now. Silas is coming back. Goodbye, human mate."

He smiles again and sniffs my neck one more time. I fidget and go to speak. "What is your-"

And his eyes are back to normal.

Isla chucks more clothes into the suitcase before closing it and sitting down next to it, exhausted.

"You've just made us help you pack 3 suitcases. Damn."

I roll my eyes and zip it properly, sitting next to her. "Well I don't know how long I, going to be there. I have to be well prepared."

"I have to be well prepared!" A squeaky voice comes from the side of me and I scoff at the failed impression of me.

"Wow, great try but you sounded more like the Pack Slut."

"Woah woah woah Quinn, that's mean to Brittany." Leah puts her hand on her heart and acts like I just put a bullet through it.

"Yeah yeah but I have to go now. Silas said to meet him outside with his Beta. Isla, are you gonna be okay without him?"

She nods and hugs me, sitting afterwards. Rhea grabs the finished cup of tea and walks out, shouting a 'bye!' as she leaves.

Lea tugs on my hand and pulls me towards the door, getting me outside. "I've packed lots of candy, chips and the whole jazz in one of your suitcases so you will be always supplied. That's about it. Goodbye my friend! I'll see you on the other side!"

She's so dramatic. Always so dramatic. After giving her a special roll of the eye just for her, I tug one of the suitcases to the huge car with two guard carrying my other two.

"How much do you want to bring?!"

The beta Jake, or whatever his name is, signals to all of my suitcases and I steal Silas' motion, shrugging in return.

"I was unsure how long we are staying for so I've kept myself extra supplied. Let's go, I'm hungry."

And the road trip begins.

After some McDonalds and a whole load of hours later, we arrive to the biggest castle I've ever seen in my life and my jaw drops in awe.

Silas fixes his blazer and tie and rips off his seatbelt. He opens the door and with the Beta's help, he manages to get out.

Now I'm not going to lie, he looks amazing. With a black blazer, white shirt and then black pants, he looks like a model. A well built model.

Fixing his cuffs, he offers his arm to link and I stare at it. I've said I'm not his mate and I've come to help him but if he takes me in his arm, everyone will know I'm his mate.

Shaking my head, I link my arms with his and try to ignore the electrical shocks running up my arm.

My emerald two piece dress flows with the wind and my messy bun with a plait settles on my head. The light make up stays for long hours (or so I read) so I should look ok.
I feel like I'm going to prom or something, not to the Queen. Stupid Rhea and her fashion sense.

I pull the skirt up a bit and the top slightly down, so my stomach is a bit more hidden. Silas leans in, his breath tickling my ear.

"Stop messing about, you look beautiful."

I blush and stuff my head in his blazer, not being able to hide the deep red reflecting on my cheeks. He laughs and I smile at the cringiness.

I'm finally getting my moment. I'm finally living my dream. Even if it is for a reason I don't even know. I guess I'll find out.

Sorry for the late update. I was really busy yesterday with homework and revision so I had no time to update.

Nice dress, huh? I'm currently binge-watching the new Sense 8 episodes and writing this. More of a filler chapter but it's needed to get us to where we want.

Some questions:

Do you like Quinn's style? (That's not her hair colour but I needed the style of the hair and couldn't find her hair colour)

Do you think she's going to forgive Silas?

Why do you think the Alpha Queen has invited them?

Questions for interview with Quinn and Silas here:

What is your favourite food?

Favourite food place?

Are you an early bird or night owl or a bit of both? (I'm both because I sleep late but get up early.)

^.^