198. Her strength

198. Her strength
Ashley 

Waking up in the morning with no one beside me seemed to become usual ever since Alpha King Vincent left to help Alpha Xander at the West. I've tried my best to get busy but still, I can't deny the fact that I am lonely without him. I missed him, my body longed for his touch and the warmth of his love. Every day I am hoping that he comes back soon, there is no specific date for his arrival but I am hopeful it is sooner.

I shook my head and got out of bed removing the sad thoughts, I walk towards the window and open the thick curtains covering the glass. It's going to be a beautiful day and the Palace is so quiet and peaceful.

"Good morning your majesty, I am bringing your tea and breakfast."

Riza came in with a tray of sandwich some fruits and the cup of hot tea. I appreciate her gesture making sure that I have something before I get out of the chambers  and go train with Beta Derek.

"Thank you, Riza, but I'm gonna have to shower first."

I made her an apologetic look as she gaze at the cup of tea. It will be cold when I finish my shower.

"Alright your Majesty, take your time. I'm gonna get you another cup when you finish your shower."

I smiled at her before leaving everything in the room and getting myself inside the bathroom. Some memories of myself and the Alpha King flooded inside my head every time I step foot on the tub. Happy memories that we do together and then my heart aches for him coming back.

I made the shower as quick as possible so that Beta Derek won't have to wait long for me. I know he is already here.

"Your majesty, please get dressed now and have breakfast Beta Derek has already mind link me asking about you."

Riza confirms what I'm thinking, she sounded worried with just the slight pressure coming from Beta Derek.

"Oh, he's here already?"

I asked pretending to act like I don't know but I have learned about his habit starting from the second day we did the training together. He comes earlier, ten minutes before the time agreed on. He pressures Riza to help me get ready and then wait for me outside.

Aside from Beta Derek who always makes sure I am safe even if I am inside the Palace, the old man Maleficus also mind links me before I sleep and tells me that the Alpha King is doing well in the West. It makes me feel better that Maleficus did not have any vision of my husband getting hurt, as that is what I am afraid of happening.

I sat on the chair and begin to eat the sandwich which Riza made for me, the fresh tomatoes and cucumber with the chicken that she marinated well taste better in the morning. However I only had two bites and then drink my cup of tea and then get ready to leave. Riza is already busy fixing the bed and putting order in the room.

"I am leaving Riza, thank you for the breakfast."

I shouted making sure that she heard me. "Your welcome your majesty, take care and do not overdo yourself."

I smiled and finally opened the door to leave. When I step outside Beta Derek cleared his throat and look at me. He is dressed up in his usual training suit in black.

"Good morning your majesty! It's a lovely morning, shall we start by racing into the training hall?"

My gaze look down and made sure that my shoelaces are properly tied, the last time I run, the lace of my shoes loosened and I lost the race. Beta Derek is big but he moves faster.

"Oh, like right now? Would you mind giving me a head start since you always win?"

I grinned thinking that Beta Derek would not let me but he nodded. "Yes your majesty, you have five seconds to start and then I will follow."

My eyes went wide and before Beta Derek could blink I sprinted and run as fast as I could. Today I feel determined to show him the progress of our training. I wanted to at least beat him in this little race even if I did a head start.

"Good morning your majesty!"

The warriors that made an early jog on the concrete roads that surround the palace took my attention but I couldn't even stay a single second to return their greetings. I may have to apologize to them later on but for now I must focus on winning. My sensitive hearing pick up the sound of Beta Derek's feet behind me, so I push myself harder and run.

I could see the roof of the Training hall from where I am and I could also here Beta Derek closing in. My heart beat faster, I must exert more effort even if not turning into a wolf. There could be some energy hidden inside my body that I must use to run faster than usual.

"I'm almost getting ahead of you your majesty!"

Beta Derek is teasing behind my back, how could he get near me already. That five seconds is not enough to win from him! I did not answer and I continued with a focus in my head, I must win! I must become faster than yesterday. My feet moves faster as my eyes squinted and sweat became to mark my shirt and leggings. I don't care if I get very sweaty but I have to beat Beta Derek even just once!

"Don't get so worked up your majesty, we both know you could never beat me! Otherwise Alpha King Vincent will have to choose another Beta."

I know he is just teasing but it affected me, I was distracted. My brows furrowed and then I feel the swoosh of the wind past me and I caught the glimpse of Beta Derek's legs before he left me and I trip to the ground. I fell with my face down and my ankle twisted a little bit causing the pain to register inside my head.

"Agh! Shit!"

"Your majesty!?"

Beta Derek ran back as fast as he left me and then pick me up from the ground holding both of my shoulders. "Ouch, I think I broke my ankle."

I mentioned biting my lips as the pain invaded my feet. "You were overdoing it, your majesty, I apologize if I made you do it."

"No! Don't apologize to me Beta Derek, I should be showing improvements but here I am. I could not even run faster, what am I going to tell Vincent when he comes back?"

I sounded frustrated, Beta Derek groaned and remove the shoelace which I tied tightly. "Your shoelaces must be killing your feet, it's too tight."

I didn't realize he was right until he removed it and the pain decreases. He pretended not to notice the bitterness I just blurted out a few moments ago and I don't want to tell him why I tied my shoelaces tightly.

He squeezed on my feet and gently made a massage without even removing my shoes. Then it magically disappears, the pain just left my foot and I think that I could run again.

"Wow! Amazing, I think it's alright now." I smiled at him when he put back my foot on the ground.

"Please be careful next time your majesty, although it was just a minor accident however I do not want you to get hurt while training with me."

I stood up on the ground and kick my foot hard in the air trying to see if it would get hurt again but it already felt normal. Beta Derek feels like my father, he acts like a father to me and that makes me glad.

"Thank you Beta, I didn't know you are also a good therapist."

I chuckled, grateful that he is helping me this much. Carmela is lucky to have him as her father, he is a very loyal Beta to Alpha King Vincent and a good mentor to the young wolves of the pack. The warriors love him and me too.

"Your welcome your majesty, are you sure you can continue with today's training?"

His worried voice made me shook my head violently. "Of course! It feels like nothing happened now, we could start."

My eyes look at the entrance of the training hall, I dusted my leggings free of the dirt from the ground when I fell.

"Then let's get inside and make you the next female warrior of the Royal pack."

His words sounded serious when he turn his back from me, I followed him feeling my feet that slightly pained when I walk. In which part have I showed progress? I must ask him and he needs to be honest with me. When Alpha King Vincent comes I wanted to show him great progress by sparring with one of the warriors in the pack. I want him to be proud of his Luna.