The Orphaned Queen (By Brandi Ray) novel Chapter 108

Rain’s P.O.V.

I stood quietly in the peaceful darkness that I’d become accustomed to and waited patiently, thankfully not feeling any pain. I didn’t have to wait long as soon the brilliant silver light erupted, and Dosha and Selene emerged as the light dimmed, and I could feel their warmth radiating off of them. But soon, I notice the grim look on her face, and the peacefulness I had felt melts and gives way to caution.

“Hello, my dear daughter,” Selene says. “I have come to bring you a warning.”

“A warning about what?” I ask, my stomach feeling like it is in knots as panic sets in. My first thought is that something is wrong with the twins.

“The twins will be fine, do not worry, my dear. I will watch over them as I did with Odett. I came with a warning about Douglas.” She says, and my heart stops for a moment. “He knows that you are about to give birth and thinks that you will be in a vulnerable state. He is planning to make his move now.”

“So he knew that I am alive?” I ask, and she nods.

“He had quite a few moles in your Kingdom who were unaware of each other, so they could not implicate each other if caught and given an Alpha order to reveal each other. Zion has taken care of one, and you have taken care of another already, but there is one more. You know who I’m talking about?” She asks. I think for a second before it hits me.

“The omega she-males from the kitchen.” I blurt out.

“Just the one. The others are simply pawns in her game. Douglas promised her the Luna Queen position when he takes over. We both know he will not give her what she desires as he plans to force that position on you.” She states, and I nod in understanding. “After giving birth, I will send you and Dosha the extra strength you will need, but that does not mean that this will be easy.”

“I understand, Moon Goddess,” I say as I bow my head to her.

“Be well, my daughter, and know that I am watching over you,” Selene says as she disappears, and I am thrown back to reality with another wave of pain rushing through my body.

Usually, I am asleep when she comes to me, but I don’t think I was sleeping just now as I am in a room full of people. I regained consciousness just in time to hear Orian speak.

“They are here, Zion.” He says, looking from Zion to me as I emerge from my pain.

“Go!” I tell Zion as he looks at me with worry. I can tell that he doesn’t want to leave my side. “I am fine, my love. I can handle this, but you need to protect our people.”

“I can’t leave you like this. I need-” He tries to argue, but I shake my head.

“Save our people!” I command him. He isn’t happy about it as he tries to fight off the command before kissing me on the forehead and rushing out the door, letting out a loud, ferocious growl.

“He is mad now, but he will forgive you,” Orian says before bowing his head and making his way to the door to follow Zion.

“Stay by his side, Orian,” I tell him as he reaches the door.

“Yes, my Queen.” He says before continuing.

“Get Odett and the others that are still in the castle and around the grounds into the shelter in the basement,” I say to Sam.

“My Queen, I can’t leave you. Zion would never forgive me.” Sam replies.

“Do I need to command you too? Get my daughter and our people to safety!” I tell him. He doesn’t move at first, but when I send him a glare that shows how serious I am, he sighs and nods.

“Yes, my Queen.” He says before moving quickly. Only then do I notice my mom and Jess by my side, but before I can say anything, another wave of pain hits me harder than the others.

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