Goddess Of The Underworld (Sheridan Hartin) novel Chapter 20

Goddess Of The Underworld.

Preparations.

Xavier

I finish checking on the kitchen for our lunch preparations. It’s not something I usually care about, but all of a sudden I care about anything and everything that has to do with my little mate. I’ve already mind linked all the guards to make sure there are no unwanted guests today and now all that’s left to do is wait. Dad sits at the head of the table, Mum to his right, Aleisha’s empty seat to his left and Tommy next to her. The guys and I are all in a line next to Mum, but we’ve opted to let Levi and Noah sit beside out girl.

“Tommy, ask my sister what’s taking them so long.”

He links her and then smiles. “They’re coming.” At that we all stand and the dining room doors open to reveal an absolute fucking goddess.

“Woah.” I breath out, already walking towards my little mate to escort her to her seat.

“You look…breathtaking.” I kiss her hand, and the sparks erupt on my lips. I think I even detect a slight

shiver from Envy.

“Thank you.” She blushes, hard, and I lead her over to her seat, pulling out the chair for her honestly feels like a dream come true. If she will allow me to wait on her hand and foot for the rest of our lives, I’ll be a

truly happy man.

Envy.

“It’s wonderful to see you again, sweetheart.” Milly smiles sweetly at me as some girls bring in plates of

food for the table.

“It’s lovely to see you again too and you too, Alpha Charles.”

“Please, just call me Dad.” His kindness ever evident.

“Dad…” Xavier says low from the other side of Noah beside me,

“Oh come on, it’s inevitable anyway.”

“It’s okay, really. I’ve never had anyone to call Dad before.” I blush.

“Good! Now that’s settled, Let’s talk Luna preparations!” He claps his hands and my stomach churns with nerves. “The royal family is set to arrive in two weeks time. I’ve already made contact, and the Alpha Kings will visit for three days in total.”

I munch on a bit of salad Levi had placed on my plate while I cling to every word.

“In those three days we will host for a meeting ceremony where you four will introduce your future Luna.

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Preparations.

Then the following evening we will host for a decision ceremony, where they will determine if your union is blessed by the goddess, and if all goes well, which I’m sure it will, we will host for the Alpha and Luna acsention ceremony, where the five of you will take over the pack.” Dad says ever so nonchalantly.

My stomach turns harder and my brain swims with emotions I can’t quite decipher. Two weeks. Two weeks. Two weeks. Noah’s hand finds its way to my knee, drawing circles with his thumb while he discusses with the others about details and necessities. I don’t know what compels me to, but I reach down with my own hand and grab onto his, locking our fingers together. He stops speaking for a moment, allowing the chatter to go on around us as he stares down at our interlocked hands and the smallest blush spreads over his cheeks with a look of awe written in his eyes. He gives my hand a squeeze, maybe to see if it’s real, maybe to give me a spout of confidence to get through all of this. I’m not sure, but in this moment, he’s keeping me grounded.

“Milly will work with you and Aliesha to help organise, events, so you have nothing to worry about, Envy.” Dad pulls me from my thoughts, and I smile politely, nodding away and hoping my full-blown fear doesn’t

consume me.

“Oh this will be so much fun! I still remember my own blessings and ascention ceremony like it was yesterday.” Mum says dreamily. “Although ours was blessed by the former Alpha King. His sons are just as lovely.”

“Sons?”

“Yes, sweetheart, the Alpha Kings are triplets. The boys have met with them multiple times now. They get along quite well.”

I think I vaguely remember hearing about the change of ruling within the kingdom, but it’s never been something of importance to me to know. So there are not one but three Kings that are to determine my fate. Great. That’s not intimidating at all. Levi takes my other hand that has been twitching in my lap, the food forgotten. He holds it in his own and when I look at him, he gives me a comforting smile.

“King Malachi, King Julian, and King Arztec, they’re known and feared as the unbreakable force that rule over all werewolf lands. My brothers and I spent some time with them during our alpha training when they themselves were preparing to take over their father’s roll. Don’t worry though, they’re friendly with us. As long as we follow protocol and traditions, we won’t have any hassles with them.”

“Protocols?”

Noah squeezes my hand to get my attention. “Mum will go over it all with you, but it’s just like being polite but to royalty standards. When you meet them, we bow, although it’s basically impossible not to with their aura being so powerful. We bow and we don’t look them in the eye until addressed to do so. Always use their titles and never question them. Those are the important ones.”

“Oh, okay, yeah, sure. Easy Peezy.” Totally not easy peezy.

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