Chapter 33
Too quickly my glorious night was over. The reality of the next day sunk in. As I woke up in Vincent's arm the shock of sorrow when I realized I would be leaving in 5 days washed over me. I tear dropped from my eye and landed on Vincent's arm. This roused him. He slowly perched up on his arm and turned over to face him. "Why the tears already?" he asked.
"This is the first place I really felt like home and that people have really cared for me since my father left. It is going to be hard to say goodbye to everyone." Another tear fell down my cheek. "Mrs. Brown, your mom,..." "And me."
"Yes, of course you." You have all been inviting. "Maybe not you at first, but now. Why did I agree to travel?"
Vincent pulled me into his lap and wiped my tears away. "I think you are more afraid of the pain that may come. You chose to go to learn more about yourself. You must do this for Katie and yourself." I looked at him. "I know I said I didn't like it, and I don't. But I see that you need to find out more to feel complete. I want you to be certain you want me just like I want you."
"You amaze me sometimes." I kissed him and we fell back into bed. We had five days of planning and love making to get started.
The five days flew by. At the end, we had packed and sent our belongings. Eric and Cora had gone ahead with Queen Carmella. King Chase and Cole stayed behind to escort Katie and I to their pack. It would be a four-hour flight and a two-hour drive. Their pack land was on a forested island off the northern east coast of the United States or was it really Canada? I'm not sure. Either way, it would be cold but they promised beauty.
I was seated next to the King and Katie next to Cole in a private jet. "Pretty fine daughter you have there." The king said to me.
"Yes, she is. Katie is remarkable in so many ways. She was the gem of the Dark Moon pack even though we were Omegas. As you know from our previous discussions, we know now she has Omega and Alpha blood mixed in with witch." I remarked to the king, who nodded. We had told them everything I knew about my father, the test results, and my moon goddess dreams. If they were going to help me, I needed them to know.
"Yes, her power is one. She can control and feel emotions. That is a great and rare power among the royals. You have displayed many powers which was unheard of until now." The king looked at me. "Both prizes for any pack. You will need to take extra care of her." "I will." I responded. Sasha started to pace. She, too, was getting an off feeling from the King.
"Look out, you will see the island. That large house is the pack house and the three towns that surround it are all royal pack members." He pointed out his window.
It was impressive how large his pack was. There were around 150,000 or more members from the appearance of it. It supported three small villages.
When we landed, we were met by the villagers all welcoming us with signs and flowers. The drive to the pack house or should I say palace, did not seem long. The house was a real life palace with a moat and everything. Katie squealed. "Can I live in the tower like Rapunzel?" she asked.
The king laughed. "Dear girl, the tower is for criminals. You would not like to go there. You will be staying on the floor with the other Princes and Princesses. You will be taught by the same tutors as our children."
Katie's wide expression showed her fear, but for the criminals or the tutor I was not sure. Prince Cole leaned over. "You will win over their hearts in no time. I bet little Cash will follow you around in no time." "Who is Cash?" Katie asked.
"Cole!" The king said. "My apologies. You know of our youngest Corey what we did not mention is we have an adopted child, Cash. He is 15. He doesn't talk much and stays away from royal life. Cole shouldn't jest about him." "I am sorry father," Cole said.
Katie could pick up the feelings that went between them, but whatever they were, she didn't share or shift. We quickly pulled up. Little Corey came out and gave us flowers.
"I am glad to meet you." She said. "Will you be my friend?"
"I am very glad to meet you." I smiled. I would love to have a friend here. Maybe later you can tell me where to sneak sweets."
She giggled and ran back to Queen Carmella, telling her what I said. All of a sudden, I saw Eric running down with Cora behind him. He ran right to us and gave us a great big hug.
"I am so glad you are here." He said, looking worried. He whispered in my ear. "I need your help."
I linked him using my powers. "Later when you are free, come to my room to discuss."
"I think your room is watched. We need to meet outside. After dinner tonight." He spoke.
Watched not 5 seconds in and problems already. I wasn't going to worry about that now.
"Cora and Eric, please take Katie to her room. Cole, please escort Fillian to hers. She will be staying in the guest Alpha room." Queen Carmella said. "We will let you get adjusted dinner is at 6. There will be an Omega outside each of your rooms. Both of you have been assigned 3 omegas to work in shifts. They are your ladies and will escort you anywhere you would like. They will also help you with any other chores."
Great, maybe Vincent told her about my fondness of chores. I smiled remembering how mad he would get when I did things for myself. Cole offered me his arm, which I took and headed up to my room. Cole kissed my hand as he left.
The first thing I did was call Vincent.
"Fillian?"
"Vincent. We got here safely, but something is going on with Eric. He wants to meet me after dinner and says my room is being watched. I said in the hushest tone.
"The Omegas are spies. Eric told me. Are any in the room?"
"Not yet." There was a knock at the door. "That will be them."
"I love you, Filli. Be safe." He said, sounding tired.
"Love you too." I hung up and went to get the door.
"Princess." The three Omegas said and entered. All three had the same outfit: black pants with a white top and black sweaters. Not very functional for the work they were to do. They lined up in front of the bed. "Hello, I am Fillian. What are your names?" I asked. They each looked at each other.
The youngest, a fair blonde girl, stepped forward. "I am your morning, Omega. She is the afternoon and evening and the last is the night."
"I meant what are your names. I need to call you something." I responded.
"You may call us Omega. We will come to that." She said. Tradition is hard to break.
"I know it is tradition, but I was an Omega, and I had a name. It was Fillian, which is what I want to be called. I also would like to call you by your names. You won't get in trouble.", I promised them.
They looked hesitantly around again. "I am Millie, she is Amelia, and the night one you won't need much, but she is Liza."
"Millie, thank you. Amelia and Liza, I look forward to meeting you during your time but I assume you have somewhere better to be, so you are excused." They looked at each other before smiling and heading for the door.
"Now, Millie, I would like us to get to know each other. I am new to this Princess thing and need all the help I can get." Her eyes lit up when I said this.
"Oh, I can help you. I am young but I know a lot about the Palace and life here. My family has worked as Omegas for four generations." She was proud of this. I could use this to my advantage. I needed to make sure I did not hurt her in the process. "Can you help me pick out what I should wear, then let's go find Katie. I will introduce you." She happily went into my closet and pulled out a few items. We picked out the one I liked and went to find Katie.
"Millie, I think you are my new friend," I said.
"I would be honored, Princess," Millie replied. I gave her a look and she corrected, "Fillian."