The Howl of Claim | COMPLETED

XXIX | F r e y a R u t h

Ataraxia ( E x t r e m e C a l m n e s s )

There have been days where I never wished to wake up, to stay under the covers - hiding from the world in the suffocating darkness that didn't feel suffocating anymore - but today, I was looking forward to the day.

I was looking forward to what today had to offer. I was ready to take in every type of news it wanted to bring - even if it would break me.

So, that was one of the reasons why I was oddly chirpy and out of the bed really early. There was no Darius in the room but his smell still lingered, faintly.

I wonder where he was? Did we sleep in the same bed?

Ignoring my fluttery heart, I walked in the bathroom to take a soothing bath in the exquisite bathroom made for royalty.

Will my pack members be happy to see? What will happen today?

I was too excited that I didn't even realize that when I had been swarmed by so many thoughts so that I had relaxed in the hot bathtub until my skin wrinkled.

I hated it when that happened.

"Alpha?" I suddenly jerked out of my clouding imagination and focused on my mind link.

Why was my beta mind linking me? Is everything alright?

"Is everything okay?" A soft chuckle resounded from the other side and I relaxed, he wouldn't be chuckling if there was something serious.

I forgot my anger for a moment there.

"You always worry - yes Alpha, everything is going good. I just heard that you are coming today."

"Yes, I am."

"I just want to say . . . Look Alpha, whatever we did that day was to protect you. I am sorry if you took it the wrong wa-" I cut him off.

"It's okay Beta, I understand-" No, I did not.

"You do!?"

"Yes and I forgive you but it did hurt me that you hid something about me from me." I sighed and sunk deeper in the water, immediately thoughts of yesterday night invading my mind.

Bad Freya! Focus on what your Beta is saying.

"Thank you, Alpha! See you today then." We bid each other goodbyes and then I finally gave myself over to my dirty thoughts.

But the fact that I loved hearing someone calling me 'Alpha' again, it made me happy that I still held that title for someone.

That I was still capable of the title my parents left me.

I finally got out after five more minutes and dressed in some jeans that were already placed in the dresser and one of Darius' shirt - only because they are more comfortable - and tug them inside my jeans.

If someone has problems with me wearing his shirt - which they shouldn't have - I am going to hit them for no apparent reason.

I pulled on a hoodie that was feminine and walked in front of the dresser. I could see my hair growing and I groaned knowing what will happen once they grow to my collarbones.

Immediately I pulled the hood up and wore my boots that I had worn from when I was being dragged from my pack by Darius.

I walked out of the room only to be greeted by Marco again!

"Good Morning," I muttered, maybe just to annoy him by striking a conversation.

I did notice the surprise on Marco's face - the fact that I greeted him - but he covered it so well.

"Are you okay?" He whispered and I was almost in awe at how cute and childish he looked for a moment there in confusion. He looked so manly normally but right now, he was nowhere near his angry broody self.

"Why wouldn't I be?" I too tilted my head. I waited for him to say something but when he didn't, I added,

"Someone has to be nice to you since everyone is annoyed by you. You must be lonely." I scrunched my nose in disgust and then laughed when his face contorted to anger.

"Some people never change. You little wench, and I thought you might have changed a little and grew some respect."

"Me? And respect you? Not happening." I flipped him off.

"Will see, my Queen. We shall see." The way he said 'My Queen' with his smirk sent a shiver up my spine and I knitted my brows.

"We shall, indeed." We both stood in silence which was not awkward at all. We both held each other's stare.

I just realized.

My mornings are not normal without him.

Suddenly a smile graced my lips and he noticed.

"What?"

"Nothing, can you tell me where Darius is?" He was quiet for a while and then finally nodded.

"Follow me." Even though it didn't seem like it but I trusted this guy. Even though he didn't like me but he was definitely loyal to my erasthai which meant, he couldn't hurt me - that seriously - or throw me in danger even if he wanted to do it for his own peace of mind.

I enjoyed his company sometimes, adds a little spice to my life.

We walked through the mansion and I tried to keep the directions in my memory - it might be useful later in life.

We finally stopped in front of gigantic doors and it was clear by the string smell that whose presence was behind those doors.

"Thank you, peasant!" A growl resounded through the hall and my smirk grew. I could not help it, this guy brought the inner child of me. He made me want to stomp my foot on the ground and show him tongue - you get the memo.

"My honor, destitute." He called me a fucking destitute! I was anything but dependent on anyone!

He was going to get it for sure!

That made me mad and just as I was about to launch myself on the smirking Lycan, the big doors opened and I was once again grabbed by the waist and pulled back.

The smell I was covered in last night covered me again.

"Let me go, I'll teach him a lesson!"

"We don't have time for this, Marco, go and get a vehicle ready for us with some edibles for the journey."

Marco bowed slightly but I could see how his eyes moved to me with the mischievous going in his eyes.

When he straightened, he poked his tongue out at me and my jaw dropped.

I turned my head towards Darius who watched in amusement.

When he noticed my glare he dropped his smirk and cleared his throat.

"Marco, you are not to show my mate your tongue." Darius' voice was filled with laughter. He was having fun but at least he said something to Marco.

"Yes, My king." And Marco walked away.

"Are you sure he not going to poison my food or spot in it?" I asked while glaring holes in Marco's back.

"If he did poison you, I will have to get a new mate." He shrugged and my eyes widen.

I immediately tried to free myself from Darius' large arms.

"And where are you going?" His voice suddenly got low and husky. I did not reply. I was angry that he too was making fun of me.

"What, you are not going to talk to me now?" I shook my head and Darius started to walk inside his office with me still in his arms.

"Guess I'll have to change that."

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Hello♥️

"Guess I'll have to change that -" ooh!

Sort of a filler chapter but anyway, I needed more interaction between Marco and Freya. They are my babies.

Also, I know this chapter was short - and I will be posting another chapter later today hopefully.

Also, it's my little bro's birthday today!!

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