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Chapter 4

Chapter four

Dianna

Our journey to the South was very long and that made me understand the reason they came to the Dark Wood Pack with horses and carriage. But they could all transform into wolves and run the distance, I think maybe they are trying to save their energy.

"I have never seen someone so beautiful like you, my Empress,"

Honestly, even me I am still having difficulty believing the person I saw in the mirror was actually myself.

"Finally, now we have our own Jewel after some many years," Charlotte said with her tiny smooth voice as she was excited.

"What happened to the former Empress?"

"She died in the process of delivering Khan," I felt sorry for him because he has to grow up without a mother and it is very rare to see an Empress wolf die at child's birth.

"Can you really tell me exactly how it happened?"

"No I can't because it has already happened before they gave birth to me. But there are several rumors concerning the incident."

"I would love it if you could tell me about them,"

My question made her unbalanced and the smile disappeared on her face. She then looked around to see if there was anyone nearby and moved closer to where I was seated.

"They rumored that the former Alpha had a wife but she wasn't his mate, he believes that he will never see his mate like other Alphas that were before him. He already had two children from his wife before he met his mate and their hearts bonded together like every other wolf. Finding his mate automatically, the title of the Luna went to her and conceive in no time. Then, his first wife became jealous and envious and poisoned her little by little. By the time she was due to give birth, the poison had already spread all over her body system and she died after delivering." She sighed and I understood her.

"But what happened to the first wife afterwards?"

"The Alpha murdered her and that caused a major conflict because the first wife was a daughter of one of the powerful families in the South. After the death of the Alpha, his sons were taken by the first wife's family leaving Khan all by himself and that is really a bad fate for a child." She said.

Although I was also left alone, at least I experienced the love of my parents before their death. It is sad to know he didn't get to experience his parents' love.

"If it had not been that Khan is a true Alpha by blood, he would have been killed a long time ago," she shook her head.

"Does it mean that some people are plotting against him?" she nodded in agreement.

"Khan outsmarts most powerful families and wolves, it is said that he is the origin of our race, that is why it is called Empire and not a Pack."

"But why didn't they kill him when he was still a young boy, it would have been easier for them."

"Of course, you are right but irrespective of his age, he is still the most powerful Alpha that commands other werewolves to his will and that makes it impossible to kill." I wonder how powerful he could be that made her admire him so much.

"Do you know that the first word he uttered to me was about my heartbeat," she scoffed.

"I also heard that another reason Khan can not be killed is because he is already dead," that caught my attention.

"I don't understand, how do you mean he is already dead?"

"The Emperors of the South are also said to be born without a heartbeat. And they can only experience their heart beating when they find their true mate," her words sound unbelievable to me.

"I don't believe that, is it also a rumor or an actual fact?" She shifted back to her position and then relaxed.

"Empress, I think I have said too much, I would like you to rest now because we will soon be arriving at our destination."

I immediately dropped the subject since I noticed she was no longer comfortable talking about him.

True to her words not long after we arrived at the South and it was really magnificent that no word could describe it. The city of South is actually civilized, there's a tall city wall, and a big city gate that usually opened the moment they saw the carriage coming. There were several guards at the entrance gate. My sight was blessed with beautiful structures as we entered inside the South, it is very clear to me now the reason why every other Packs wants to associate themselves with the South.

"Empress, we have arrived."

She stepped out first and then helped me to come out of the carriage. Wow the atmosphere here was cooler and calm than in the Dark Wood Pack. Charlotte wrapped a jacket over me and I was very thankful for that because I already felt the cold weather.

"It is quite a long journey, allow me to escort you to your quarter my Lady and tomorrow she shall see your people," I smiled trying to hide how nervous I was because it won't be nice to see her Empress scared.

I was very disappointed when I looked around and couldn't find him because I was eager to know who I am going to spend the rest of my life with. I remembered Charlotte words and I wonder if his heart has started beating the moment he met or will he reject me?

I was helped by Charlotte with my bathing and there were also a lot of maids at my disposal but I dismissed all of them and allowed only Charlotte to be with me. She served me food after my bath as if she knew I was already famished. The taste of the food was far better than the one I usually serve Alpha Edward and his family, honestly I am really happy that I am not with them any longer. After I was done eating I told her to leave so that I could have a good sleep because I was very tired from the journey. By the time I woke up, it was already night and as per my old habits I decided I would take a walk around the Empire.

The Empire was so big and after entering many buildings and rooms, I went outside with a thick coat because the weather was cool. The moon was shining so bright and there were a lot of stars in the sky. The South is actually more beautiful than I imagined.

"You must be the Empress I guess?"

A sound from behind said, I turned to see the person and a man that is in his early 60's appears. He bowed in greetings and I felt awkward, it is really hard getting used to people bowing in front of me.

"Officially, we are supposed to meet you tomorrow in the introduction ceremony but I was unable to pretend not to see you just now," he smiled. I think he is just trying to be nice.

"It is a beautiful night, come and take a walk with me," I don't have any reason to reject.

As we were walking, he kept talking emphasizing on how beautiful I am and how they thought Khan would never find a mate. He introduced himself as Alpha Javier and he is the Alpha of Blue Rock Household. In the South, they refer to themselves as Household not Pack.

I realized that we have gone far from the Empire when I heard some strange noise from a distance.

"Please let's walk back home,"

"But why? There is this lovely stream I was planning to take you, it looks so beautiful at night,"

"I want to go back to my quarters now, we can see that some other time," I tried to walk back but he stopped me immediately and as I turned, his face looked very serious.

"It is already too late," two big wolves appeared in front of us. He pushed me to his back and I was happy that he was protecting me.

"I think they are rogue wolves and how did they manage to get inside the South Empire. Can you be able to run fast?" I was ashamed to answer that because I haven't transformed into a wolf for the first time.

"I can run as fast as I can,"

"That is very good, I can keep them busy and you will use that chance to run and I don't know if there are many of them but I have sent a signal to my Household for help and they will soon be here."

Immediately two more rogue wolves arrived, I haven't seen rogue wolves before. This place is really terrifying.

"Please run?"

He transformed into his wolf form and attacked the first two rogue wolves. I tried to run as fast as I could but the second two rogue wolves appeared in front and blocked my way. I wished I was able to transform, I would have run faster. I fell on the ground and the rogue wolves started a circle walking around me preparing to devour me.

As I looked back, I saw Alpha Javier fighting with the other two rogue wolves, although he is powerful but they managed to prevent him from rescuing me. So I am going to die on this beautiful night with a full moon, I thought for some seconds but suddenly something became different. I was no longer afraid and as I looked at the rogue wolves, they were the ones shivering and the ones that were attacking Alpha Javier had frozen. I was happy because I felt that Khan was very close. The rogue wolves started withdrawing but Khan was fast enough to block their paths.

It is amazing that he was still in his human form but he was able to stand confidently against the four rogue wolves. Alpha Javier moved close to me since the four of them are focused on Khan.

The first rogue wolf that attacked him, its jaw was easily ripped by Khan. The light from the moon was still shining very bright.

Without waiting for them to attack him first, he attacked them and ripped out the rogue wolf heart and grabbed another one by the neck. With only one remaining, he slowly walked up to the rogue wolf and he bowed in submission.

"I may not have a heartbeat and I am emotionless but she belongs to me. SHE IS MINE ALONE!"

"Empress!" Charlotte shouted,I turned to see her running towards me and I sighed in relief. I turned, only to see the rogue wolf bowed before Khan's feet.

I looked at him and he didn't utter a word. He just walked up to me and carried me like a bride back to the Empire.

"Javier, we will see in the morning," nobody dares to follow us.

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