Asherah picks up the paper and then clothes on a golden tray comes in beneath the door. She picks it up and walks to drop it on her bed. She opens the paper and reads:
'Dear Asherah, I'd like you to come out today for the mating ceremony wearing one of these clothes I have given you. The Vampire King wants to see you during the ceremony as he is your betrothed husband. I'll love to see you in one of these dresses I have personally picked out for you. I have picked out two dresses, one for the mating ceremony and the other if you wish to attend your dear sister Amalthea coming of age ceremony. I deeply apologise for not being able to hold one for you last year. I also apologise for not being able to stop the decision for you getting married against your will. I love you and your mother does as well. See you tonight'
Your father.
Asherah eyes wells at the letter.
"Ash you wouldn't want to ruin Thea's ceremony and the coming of age ceremony or would you?"
"But these are tears of joy. He also included that mother loves me. I know he doesn't mean Ophelia. Is she secretly watching me somewhere that I don't know off. Why can't I see her? Brother Aiden told he knows my mother and has seen her. But why can't I?" She asks with tears in her eyes and a croaked voice.
"Ash. This is really not the time to think about this. Why don't you rest for a while. I'll come dress you up later. Would you like to attend Amalthea ball?"
"No". She whispers.
"I'll leave now you need to rest ok". Sarai says glancing at the quiet lady laying on the bed before leaving the room.
Lucien sits on the chair placed beside the bed in his room with a drink in his hand.
"Roen, don't you think something is unusual? I'm sure that the white wolf I saw is from this pack. Isn't it off that Theron doesn't know about a white wolf in his pack".
"Sire, do you mean Luna Ophelia is not the real lima of this pack?" Roen asks.
Lucien hums, twirling the drink in his hand. He groans "My gum hurts so much".
"Should I get you something to feed on?" Roen asks.
"No Roen, my gum doesn't hurt because of hunger. Ever since I saw that white wolf all i want to do is to sink my fangs into whoever nape it is".
"shall I take it that you've seen your fated mate already sire?".
Seeing Lucien glance at him he asks "What about the marriage alliance Sire"
Lucien sighs "And that's why I delayed the agreement of the peace truce. If I find whoever that person is and take her in exchange for the princess. Let's get to see how things go" he says leaning into the chair when a knock resounds on the door. They both stare at the door.
Roen moves to open the door seeing Amal6hea standing outside.
"Greetings Princess Amalthea". Roen says, bowing his head.
"I want to seek an audience with the King" Amalthea says with her chin tipped up.
Roen closes the door glancing at Lucien. Lucien gulps his drink and closes his eyes. Seeing this Roen opens the door and says, "The King is too busy to seek an audience. You can meet him during the ball". He closes the door not waiting for a response from the princess