Recap: Yashvi and Agastya arrive at Balckgore. Agastya call his parents and siblings along with Rakshan to have an important discussion.

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Agastya entered the grand dining hall, his gaze sweeping across the long dining table where his parents, Aashi, Rana, Rakshan, and Harsha were seated. His mood soured upon seeing Harsha, clearly invited by his father, Amrit, despite the meeting being meant for family.

Taking his seat at the head of the table, Agastya signaled the maids to serve dinner. Once the meal was laid out and the servants dismissed, the room fell silent, everyone curious about the sudden gathering.

Agastya finally spoke, his voice steady. "This meeting is about the party to announce my mate, the future queen of Blackgore."

Chaaya, his mother smiled, interrupting with excitement. "Agastya, don't worry about it. I've been handling all the preparations personally. This is the day I've been waiting for all these years. Trisha is thrilled to start her life as your mate and the queen. I've already invited her family."

Amrit interjected, "Chaaya, darling, let Agastya explain. He called this meeting for a reason."

Agastya leaned back, his eyes scanning the room. "I've found my mate and I'll be introducing her to everyone soon. The arrangements will be as she wishes."

The room lit up with surprise and joy, though Chaaya's face briefly flickered with disappointment before settling into a smile. "I'm so happy for you, Agastya but where is she? Why didn't you bring her to dinner?" " she said.

"Which coven does she belong to? Why couldn't you find her all these years?"  Amrit asked.

Agastya paused, his expression unreadable. "Because I found her when she was five years old. I had to wait for her to grow up. She's eighteen now, and I'm ready to announce her. The ceremonies will proceed as planned."

Chaaya's curiosity intensified. "You still haven't told us which coven she's from. Is she a leader's daughter? A warrior?"

Agastya's voice remained calm but firm. "She's my mate, mother. She's a human."

The room froze. Chaaya shot to her feet, her eyes blazing with fury. Harsha, sitting quietly, looked utterly shocked, his lips curving into a smirk as he watched the drama unfold.

Chaaya's voice was sharp, filled with disbelief. "A human? I will never allow a human to be your mate, Agastya. Have you forgotten the disaster with your great-grandfather? I refuse to have another human in this family. She will never be queen. She won't even step into this palace!"

Harsha's smirk deepened as he quipped, "Is history repeating itself? Or is it the same history all over again?"

Chaaya's voice cut through the air. "Agastya, we need to find that cursed human girl first. Until she's dead, this discussion is pointless."

Agastya's expression hardened. "Are you giving orders to your king, mother?" His tone was laced with warning. "Let me remind you, this meeting is to inform you all, not to seek permission. Any disrespect towards her is disrespect to me and you know the consequences. As for the curse, we'll deal with it when we find the girl. But remember, she's our great-grandmother we're talking about."

Aashi smiled softly. "Brother, I'm happy for you. The Moon Goddess has her reasons for making her your mate. When can we meet her?"

"Tomorrow morning, She'll be here for breakfast, and she'll be treated with respect." Agastya replied.

Chaaya's eyes narrowed. "Is she already here?"

Ignoring her question, Agastya stood and left the room, walking briskly to his chamber. After changing into his night clothes, he joined Yashvi in bed. Watching her sleep peacefully, he smiled, gently kissing her forehead and lips.

Meanwhile in Chaaya's chamber, she paced angrily unable to accept Agastya's decision. Trisha, quietly sipping from a glass of blood tried to keep calm but fear gnawed at her. She was terrified of losing her chance to become queen.

"Queen mom," Trisha began cautiously, "should I start packing my things? Agastya won't listen to anyone, not even you. It feels like our species will soon be at the mercy of humans."

Chaaya's eyes flared with rage. "Agastya can announce her all he wants, but I will never allow a human to sit on the throne. If necessary, I'll kill her."

Trish's eyes widened. "Kill her? What about the curse?"

Chaaya's expression darkened as she thought. "The curse forbids us from feeding on human blood. But I don't need to feed on her blood to kill her. She will know her place."

Trisha smirked, pleased with Chaaya's determination. "Then, I'll stay here. You handle everything."

As Trisha left, Harsha and Daini arrived at the alpha king's palace to share the latest revelations.

Harsha leaned forward, speaking in a hushed tone. "The girl we're looking for is Agastya's mate. He had hidden her all these years and when you sensed her, he used witchcraft to mask her presence. I couldn't sense her in the palace."

The Alpha King's brow furrowed. "He'll protect her at all costs. But if she's the reincarnation of the human woman who cursed the vampires, we're in for a storm. Agastya's loyalty to her will weaken him, and the curse will endure."

Harsha smirked. "That's exactly why we'll spread rumors. The only way to break the curse is to kill her. Vampires will be free, and Agastya will lose his power as king."

The Alpha King let out a deep laugh. "You're underestimating him, Harsha. If she's the cursed woman, then Agastya is the reincarnation of the vampire king who swore to protect her in every lifetime. You think you can win against that kind of love?"

Daini nodded in agreement. "Agastya is ruthless, and if this is true, they'll wage war to defend each other."

The Alpha King's voice grew somber. "You need more power to fight a king who will give his life for his mate. Prepare for battle with greater power, Harsha. You've just unleashed something far greater than you realize."

Harsha left the palace deep in thought, already plotting his next move against Agastya and the human girl who could change everything.

In the morning Yashvi woke up and saw she was cuddled in Agastya's arms and his fragrance and warmth was driving her crazy. She craned her neck to look at him and watched him being awake smiling at her. Agastya kissed her forehead and eyes mumbling good morning to her.

" Today we shall have breakfast in the palace dining and I will introduce you to my family members. Before you question me, let me make this clear that you will treated with respect" Agastya said squeezing her hands in assurance.

Yashvi snuggled more into as the fear creeped in her mind despite his words of assurance, " what if something goes wrong ?"

" Nothing will go wrong and I will be with you all the time. I have got the best outift for this breakfast and I have a lot to discuss with you but after breakfast. ok my love ? " Agastya asked her pulling to lay above him.

Yashvi hummed a ok laying her head over his chest, "how to you get money for all these royalties Agastya ?" 

" Few vampires do business in human world but we stay lowkey. I own multiple business enough to take care of my people handled by humans but I don't have to be in office to look after its running. Our kingdom is just a huge city and we do have schools to train children and educate them. The kingdom is made invisible to human eyes by witch power " he said as a matter of fact.  

Few minutes later she stood before the mirror looking at the royal red full length gown and the jewels that were placed on the vanity.

She quickly got dressed in it and tied her hair in a simple pony tail and wore the jewels that Agastya had left for her. She looked at herself in the mirror and no doubt she looked like a princess.

She heard Agastya calling her from the washroom and called him to walk out. Agastya stood rooted as he spotted Yashvi in the red gown. He couldn't avert his eyes and walked towards her slow steps with his eyes locked with her in the mirror. He snaked his arm around her waist from behind and pulled her flushing into him.

" You are the addiction that I would love to drown forever in, my love" he said smooching her nape.

Yashvi moaned his name with her eyes closed and his tongue gently licked her sweet spot on her neck and smiled sensing her arousal.

" I want you Yashvi, its painfully hard resisting you baby. Love me and let me show you what you mean to me" Agastya spoke to her and turning her to face him he buried his face in her cleavage inhaling her fragrance.

Agastya grunted feeling his desire course through his blood and backed off raking his fingers through his hair. "Lets go love, I don't want anything to happen when you aren't ready"

They walked out and Rakshan who was waiting outside the chamber smiled at the couple. Yashvi's grip on his hold tightened for every step they took towards the dininng. 

Agastya stopped before the door and looked at Rakshan who instantly dart his gaze on the floor. Agastya cupped Yashvi's cheeks and kissed her forehead before the door was wide open and the couple entered inside.

Yashvi gulped on seeing couple of people seated looking scary with their red iris which she knew their vampire was in control. Agasya pulled a chair for her next to the head chair before one of the maid pulled the head chair for Agastya to be seated.

Yashvi saw Rana and Aashi smiling at her and she reciprocted it gently. The rest were glaring at her and she held Agastya's hand beneath the table.

" Everyone, she is Yashvi, my mate, my love, my queen." Agastya introduced her with pride.

None spoke a word and Agastya introduced his mother Chaaya, father Amrit, Aashi, Rana, Rakshan and Harsha. She passed a smile to them which was reciprocated only Rana, Aashi and Rakshan.

Chaaya had a snicker on her face as she addressed Yashvi, " Hello Yashvi, happy to have you here in our palace. It must be new for you to be in such a place, aren't you scared to here ?" 

"I m n't scared since I have Agastya with me and about this place I couldn't say anything since I haven't got to see around" Yashvi spoke hiding her fear but Agastya could sense her fear running through her blood. He served some toast to her plate and poured juice in her glass.

Yashvi thanked  him and tried to take a bite of the toast since she was hungry but stopped on seeing the maid pour red liquid into the glassess of Chaaya, Amrit and Harsha. Agastya glared at them and lashed out on the maid, "Didn't I say that only human food will be served this morning?"

The maid trembled at his voice and went on her knees before him pleading for her mercy as she spoke ," Forgive me your highness, Queen mother asked for it during the breakfast"

" What juice is that Agastya and why do you lash out on the poor maid for doing nothing wrong?" Yashvi asked innocent dripping in her very words.

Chaaya and Harsha laughed out but one glare from Agastya made them shut up but Chaaya raised her glass to Yashvi," Oh, this isn't any juice Yashvi. This is our main food of survival, pure blood" she said sipping the blood with a drop sticking on the corner of her lips.

Yashvi gagged and rose to her feet and before she cold step out of the room she puked her guts unable to remove the scene of Chaaya gulping down the blood.

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