You Rejected Me. Remember?

Cassy pov

“Cassy, I don’t know how I am going to tell mom and dad about what I have learned. This is a lot to digest. And me just claiming that you are alive would be unbelievable for them.”

Nolan said.

He and Ava were ready to leave and had come to see me before they did. Ava’s parents were more than excited that she had found the one meant for her.

After many tears were shed, her parents finally allowed her to leave with Nolan, after making him promise that he would take good care of her.

“We should visit them.” I glanced at Elliot. “When?” I asked.

He shrugged. “We don’t have much work right now. Besides, I think it is a good idea to travel a little. We have just got married and we should meet them as soon as possible.” He stated.

My eyes lit up.

“So now?” I asked hopefully.

“Yeah. Why not? We can go there with Nolan and then come back, right? If you want, we can stay there for some time too,” he explained.

I squealed in delight. I was going to finally see them after a year.

I wonder what they saw when they saw me. I know that they would have a lot of questions and I would need to answer all of them. They deserve an explanation.

It broke my heart when I learned that they were completely shattered when they thought I had died. The news of my death had broken them. That is not what I thought would happen. Looks like trying to end my life was a bad idea. It didn’t help them. If I had died that day, I would have died thinking that I was helping them and they would be better off without me. However, in reality, they would be mourning my demise every single day.

It was not worth it. I was about to keep the papers aside when mom and dad entered the office.

“So, how is the first day of the new rulers going?” they cheerfully asked.

“Great mom!” I replied. My eyes darted to Nolan and then Elliot.

“Uh… actually mom, dad. I am thinking of going to the pack. I need to see my adoptive parents. It has been a long time. And I don’t think they would believe Nolan when he….”

“Of course you should. Poor wolves must be broken-hearted.” Mom cut me in.

“Yes. Better meet them as soon as possible. And send them our regards too. I am indebted to them for taking good care of my daughter.” Father said.

Grinning, I gave them a quick hug and ran off to get my belongings.

“Come on Elliot!” I urged him to follow me. Nolan and Ava were about to leave, so I didn’t want to keep them waiting. I hurriedly packed a couple of my clothes and rushed out.

“Whoa. Slow down. You are the Queen now, remember?” Elliot held my hand.

I giggled.

“Yeah. I forgot.” I chuckled and took a deep breath before taking firm steps beside Elliot, just like mom and dad used to walk together.

After bidding goodbye to mom and dad, we were on our way to the pack. We had to take the royal car which is used on official trips. Since this was my first trip to a pack ever since I was crowned Queen, I had to.

Throughout our ride, I fidgeted in my seat, excited to be back in the pack after a long time. My heart was soaring at the thought of seeing those who cared for me all the time.

I wondered how my friends, Sarah and Olga were. However, of course, first I would see my parents.

“Remember you are Queen, babe.” Elliot reminded me as we entered the pack premises.

I took in a deep, shaky breath. “Yeah,” I told him.

I will have to be calm in all situations. Regardless of the situation, I was in. At least when I am in public. We arrived at the packhouse where the high alpha, luna, Castor and his mate Amara received us. Nolan had informed the high alpha via mind link that we were going there.

Nolan and Ava went back home. I wished to go with him. Still, I had to settle in the packhouse first, since I was their Queen now.

After dealing with the formalities, I decided to stroll around the pack.

Things had changed drastically. I was now not allowed to stroll on the streets that I once walked on without the presence of guards. At least now, Elliot stood beside me the entire time. It was nostalgic to see the familiar faces and places that I once dwelled in. Some of them looked at me with uncertainty. Nonetheless, they were quick to pay their respects since they knew that I was the Queen.

I walked right to the house I had grown up in. The place where my heart was. After gulping down the lump in my throat, I rang the bell with trembling hands.

I didn’t know what to expect. All I knew was that this meeting would be extremely emotional.

Elliot squeezed my hand while we waited. I smiled anxiously. My heart raced with each passing second. I was nervous beyond imagination.

Soon, the lock clicked, indicating that someone was opening it. Once again, I heaved a breath, hoping that it would calm my erratic heart.

The door opened to reveal a very shocked face of the middle-aged woman, whom I had grown up calling my mother.

She froze. I could see that she went completely stiff on her spot. Her eyes widened and her jaw dropped open.

“Honey?”

Dad’s voice came from inside, making my already erratic heart thump like crazy. I couldn’t speak. I was stupefied. I knew that meeting them would be emotional and I thought I was preparing myself for this.

However, I couldn’t do anything besides stare at them, grinning widely as I heaved deep breaths. Tears started to gather in my eyes, despite my efforts to remain neutral.

“Oh, it is her Royal Highness.” Nolan smiled as he appeared behind them.

Mom and dad frowned and looked at Nolan, as though asking him what he was talking about.

“Please come in.” He invited us in.

The guards waited outside, guarding the entrance as we entered the house.

Being addressed as a royal Highness was something that reminded me once again that I was no longer the same person I used to be when I lived here. However, to me, this humble house would remain as a home. My first home. The place I grew up in. And this middle-aged couple will be the ones who showered me with the love that I wouldn’t have received if it wasn’t for them. They would be the ones who taught me to walk and everything else I needed to know.

“Nolan….don’t call me that.” I sighed as soon as I sat down. He chuckled.

“What is happening?” Dad asked. He was so confused. “Royal Highness? For sure, you are our Cassandra. I don’t understand…” he trailed off.

Mom looked from me to him, furrowing her eyebrows all the time.

“What kind of a day is this? First, Nolan brings his mate from the Lycan kingdom and I still have not gotten over her yet. And now…..” mom frowned at me.

“Royal….h..h… Highness?” She stuttered.

The tears that I had been preventing from streaming down from my eyes, the whole time, got too heavy for me to hold them in anymore.

“Mom, dad. I missed you so much.” I suddenly broke into tears. I started to sob and sniffle as I stood up and rushed towards them to hug them and cry in their arms.

They hugged me back. I heard mom crying with me. They didn’t say or ask me anything while they held me and poured out their emotions. However, their confusion still had not cleared away.

“I am so confused. I need an explanation.” Dad muttered after a long pause as he continued to fight against his tears and caress my hair.

The next half an hour was spent with me and Nolan explaining what had happened the previous day. I saw how their expression went from clear confusion to immense rage.

“He deserves to be exiled!” Dad exclaimed. He was furious.

“I can’t believe that he did that to you,” Mom whispered.

I shrugged and pursed my lips.

“I am fine now. I met my birth parents, who turned out to be the king and Queen of the Lycanthrop kingdom and now I am Queen.” I told them.

Mom and dad exchanged glances. The new information was a lot to handle.

“Does this mean we were taking care of the crown Princess the whole time?” Mom gasped.

I smiled in reply. By this time, we had controlled the waterworks and we were all sitting in the living room.

“Ohhhh.” She covered her mouth as her eyes glossed with tears. It would be overwhelming for them to know that.

“So the rumours about Miles working with the omegas must be true,” Dad suddenly stated after being silent for a moment.

“Huh?” I frowned.

“Yeah. Today, while we went to the early morning training, I heard that he was in the omega section. I didn’t believe it, thinking that it was just another rumour.” He told us.

I scoffed. Well, serves him right.

“Yes. He was denounced from the alpha position temporarily.” Nolan said through gritted teeth. His fists clenched. “I almost killed him yesterday.” He growled.

Ava, who was silently sitting beside him, leaned forward and intertwined her fingers with his. Nolan inhaled deeply and closed his eyes. It was obvious that he relaxed a bit.

I smiled. It was so sweet to have the one meant for you with you. I looked at Elliot.

“Uhh… mom, dad. This is Elliot, my chosen mate and husband.” I introduced him to them.

He stood up and bowed.

“It is an honour to meet you. The former king and queen have sent their regards to you,” he said.

Mom gulped. Dad stared at him wide-eyed. Once again, they were dumbfounded.

Nolan chuckled.

“The girl we thought was human was a royal Lycan,” he stated.

Mom took a deep breath and started to fan herself with her hands.

“Oh my….this is so….. overwhelming.” She giggled.

“So much has happened…..I…… we don’t even have anything suitable to give to a royal….” Dad stuttered.

I giggled. “Oh come on. I’m still me. And you are all still family. We will spend the day together. How does that sound?” I suggested.

“That would be lovely.” Mom replied, wiping her tears away.

I loved every moment I spent with them. It was like the old days when I used to learn to cook and do the regular household chores.

Elliot and Nolan went out together, while Ava and I stayed inside.

“You should meet your friends. Sarah and Olga. Don’t you think so?” Mom said as she stirred what she was cooking.

“Why don’t we surprise them? I will invite them for tea in the evening. Is that okay?” She asked.

“Of course!” I gasped. I couldn’t wait to meet my friends.

This is going to be fun! I can’t wait to see their faces.