Chapter 50 Palace's New Guest

Chapter 50 Palace's New Guest

Taya's POV

Bethmary smiles while Emperor Namon frowns in disapproval.

"Your father would be proud of you. I hope that the crown will grant you the powers to find him. The home of gods misses him," she says.

"She needs my protection to actually acquire the crown. Harom is not going to stop just because we met you," Emperor Namon says.

How kind of him to remind us of his value? That I must remain in his palace to be safe from Harom.

"I hope you try guarding her because it's the only thing that can justify your mother's selfish act of bribing the god of fate. Otherwise Tiran will grant his granddaughter a new mate," Bethmary responds.

Emperor Namon pulls me close. "Then the mate will have to come from a world far from this one. Because if she gets some wretched human I will send his soul back to Tiran," he says.

Bethmary shakes her head in disappointment. She says nothing else to him however.

Her eyes gaze at me with concern. "Is there anything else you wish to ask of me, dear?"

I nod. "I heard that the tests are not easy.

I wonder if you would be willing to take my daughter with you to the home of gods, keep her until I am done with the tests," I request.

"I would be honored to take care of Axon's granddaughter. If you fail the tests, she will take your place as the heir of the crown. But I am sure you will pass every one of them since you possess all of your father's good traits," she says.

I peck Liori's forehead and eagerly hand her over before Bethmary can change her mind.

"Thank you. Her Name is Liori," I say.

"It is not the name your father would love for his granddaughter. But she can keep that for now," she says. "I wish you well."

She holds the baby like a loving mother before turning into a bright light and disappearing.

I wonder how long it will be before I see my daughter again. I will worry every day about her wellbeing until the tests are over and I can reclaim her.

"Tiran may be your grandfather but he is a trickster. You can expect his tests to begin at the most unexpected moment," Feya says.

Is she going to apologize for bribing the god of fate to pair me with her cruel son? Or does she expect me to forget about the truth that Bethmary exposed and stick with her plan of marrying her son after passing the tests so that he can take the crown of gods and allow her back to the home of gods?

"I wonder who I would have been mated to if you didn't interfere with my destiny," I say.

"No one. Malachai thought you were human. Humans do not get mates," she answers.

"Sounds like I would have had a peaceful life," I say.

"You would be Viyara's pet slave. And she would have killed you by now and kept your eyes," Emperor Namon differs.

I hate to admit that he is right. Viyara wanted to turn me into her slave even before she learned of my mate bond with him. I would not have survived long as her rightful property.

"How did you learn that I am Axon's daughter? No other god apart from you and Harom has been aware of it," I ask Feya.

My question seems to shock her. "I am not talking about that now," she answers in a stern voice.

"Why? You just need to tell me . . . " I start to press but she turns and walks away.

"Her mind must be overwhelmed after everything that was spoken. You can ask her the question tomorrow," Emperor Namon comforts. "I will carry you back to the carriage. You look weary already."

I do not get time to respond as he picks me up into his arms and starts walking.

"Put your hands around my neck," he orders.

I am done arguing today, so I just wrap my hands around his neck and lean on his chest and shoulders. My mind slowly drifts to sleep as he keeps moving.



Taya's POV

I wake up alone in Emperor Namon's chambers. I am dressed in red silk robes and there is a tray of my breakfast on the small table beside my bed.

There is no way I could have been so deeply asleep that I didn't feel Emperor Namon changing my clothes or putting me to bed. He must have used his powers to take away my consciousness.

I need to let him know how much I hate his controlling behavior. I am no longer his mate yet he thinks he has the right to put me in his bed without my consent.

I stand and walk to the tray of aromantic food on the table. I quickly eat my favourite items before getting into the closet to change into a proper dress.

I hear voices of excited servants outside as I button up the blue and white dress.

"Do you think Emperor Namon will accept her request for marriage? He already has a beautiful goddess in his chambers," one says.

Who else is asking to marry Emperor Namon? I thought he was not interested in werewolf women anymore.

"Princess Rana has the power to control all beasts and dragons like a goddess would. Emperor Namon will definitely make her his second wife," another voice says.

A princess with the ability to control dragons? That's impossible.

I step out of the closet and check my reflection on the mirror, dismissing the voices of the crazy servants. I look fine, except for my hair that needs brushing.

I do so in a few minutes and make my way out of the chambers. The door opens, but I find two soldiers standing right outside. They bow slightly in respect.

"We will escort you everywhere you wish to go, M'lady," one says.

I will have two men following me every step I take? I feel tired of this day already. But it's better than being kidnapped by Harom once more.

I nod and keep going. They follow. I am not used to having an escort since it's my first time being a royal. I try to ignore their presence and focus on where I am going.

I walk down the hallways that lead to Emperor Namon's throne room. Then halt suddenly after looking out through one of the wide windows and noticing an unusual scene in the palace courtyard.

Two of Emperor Namon's gigantic dragons are kneeling in front of a young Princess in a bright, yellow dress. A crowd of astounded servants and royals, Emperor Namon and his mother included, have gathered close to the scene.

The crowd applauds in amazement as she commands the dragons to rise to their feet and bow their heads in respect for the Emperor. The dragons surprisingly do as she says, and she smiles charmingly at Emperor Namon and his mother.

It's true what the servants were saying! There is a werewolf Princess with the gift of controlling dragons, and she is here to seek Emperor Namon's hand in marriage!