The Orphaned Queen (By Brandi Ray) novel Chapter 75

Rain’s P.O.V.

After what feels like hours of shopping, I think I have everything I need until after I have these pups. Zion has been carrying my bags for me, thankfully. I’m slightly embarrassed to say that I’ve bought way too much, and I’m sure the bags are getting heavy. I look at Zion and smile.

“I think that’s enough shopping. I have plenty to wear for now.” I say, and he nods.

“Then it’s time we head for the Bule River Pack.” He tells me.

“I can’t wait to see everyone,” I say, and Eithan, Morgan, and Mathew look at me curiously, and I feel the need to explain. “I grew up in the Blue River Pack orphanage.”

“Wait, I thought your mother was Lady Ezmerelda,” Mathew says.

“She is. I was kidnaped as a baby by a witch under Douglas’ orders and abandoned on the border of their territory.” I tell them. I can feel the understanding and sadness pouring from them.

“I’m sorry, my Queen,” Eithan says.

“It’s okay. I found my mate and mother. I wish I could remember my father, but I intend to make him proud, even though he’s no longer with us.” I say, and I can feel myself on the verge of crying. Suddenly I hear a loud growl, and Zion pulls me behind him as Eithan does the same with Morgan. No, not here! They can’t be attacking right now. There’s no way I can fight them off.

“Use your magic!” Dosha growls while trying to calm herself. “I will give you as much strength as I can.”

“Are you sure we can fight them off? I haven’t been training much lately. What if I can’t use my magic?” I say, filled with doubt in myself.

“You can do this. I have faith in you, and so does our mate. Just stay calm and concentrate. Remember what our mother taught us, and believe in the Witch Goddess and our powers as the Queen!” She urges. “You can do this!”

I remember the spells my mother and I have been working on. Calming myself, planting my feet firmly on the ground, and taking a deep breath. I call to the Witch goddess to assist me and guide me as I defend not only myself and my twins but also my mate and everyone around us. I feel a calming warmth surround my body. I hold my hands up and see they’re glowing bright red as I feel pure power radiating through my veins. Suddenly we’re surrounded by eleven rogues. They separate, making way for someone that I fully recognize as the former Alpha of Blue River Pack, Max though he looks rough. I guess he’s not living as comfortably as he used to when he was the Alpha.

“Well, Well. If it isn’t the little rogue orphan.” Max sneers and I can feel my body begin to shake with anger.

“That’s Queen to you!” I all but yell at him, making him laugh even harder.

“King Douglas wants you alive. But I may have to disappoint him.” He says in a gravely voice that sends chills down my spine.

“What does he want with me?” I demand.

“What happened?” Jess asks as the guys carry Zion into the pack house, as Mia and Morgan help her hold me up and guide me inside behind them.

“We were ambushed by Max and a group of rogues,” I tell her as she sits me on a chair in the hall. “I don’t understand. How did they know where we were or that we had left the castle?”

“We will figure it out, my Queen,” Orian says as he walks up to us, placing his hand on my shoulder, reassuring me as he looks me over for any injuries. When he notices the blood his body freezes. I look down and realize I have Zion’s blood covering me, and my body begins to shake.

“It’s not mine,” I say quickly, and he takes a deep breath and relaxes slightly.

“Thank the goddess. He would lose his mind if you got hurt.” Orian says.

“Is Zion okay?” I ask him, unable to think of anything but my mate, my King!

“He’s okay. You did most of the healing. He has wolfsbane in his system, but he’s strong. It will be out of his system in no time.” He answers, and I nod and feel relief course through my body.

“Can I see him?” I ask. He nods, and I stand, but my legs give out, and I instantly drop to the floor. He and Jess catch me before I can hit my head. They carry me to the room Zion is in and place me in the bed beside him. I let out a sigh of relief, feeling the sparks of the mate bond as I place my hand on his chest before I’m pulled into the darkness.