The Werewolf King's Bride

(From Demetrius's Perspective)

"It's really annoying! Just how much… What…?"

I looked at my wife and found her shaking as if she was scared, but was trying to not be. I did not even realize that my action was the thing that scared her.

"I'm sorry," I said, quickly holding her by the shoulder gently. "I am not angry at you. It's just… Ugh, damn it! It's really not you who I am mad at… It's them. Please don't be so scared."

She stared at me and blinked a few times. It was clear that she was scared. But she was trying to make it seem like she was not although it was not working.

"I'm sorry…"

"Why are you apologizing? It should be me," he said. "I am the one who should be sorry. I am sorry for yelling like this and making it seem like it's your fault. I didn't mean to. It's just… I just could not control myself.

It's no excuse for my irrational behavior. I will make sure I don't do it again."

"I know you won't hit me. It's just…"

"It's okay. You don't have to explain anything. I understand," I said and kissed her on the forehead. "I will tell the maids to clean it up, okay?"

In my mind, I promised myself not to throw anything on the wall in anger anymore. Sometimes I did not hate it when she was scared, but I also knew it was wrong. This time, I did not want her to be scared.

***

"There is nothing else I could find. But I got your mother's fingerprint on the bottle," Luc said.

It took a long time to get the results of fingerprints. Blue told me it was quite an easy task in her world.

All the important members had their fingerprints collected for various reasons. Sometimes, it helped to find the culprit of a crime.

"I see… Thanks for all of this, Luc," Blue said. "You have worked very hard."

"Yeah, yeah. At least, you show some gratitude," Luc shrugged. "Your husband lacks common sense along with gratitude."

I just mimicked him silently, enraging him even more.

"Will you stop picking a fight all the time?" Ruby grumbled.

"Why are you on his side?" Luc asked. "You should be on my side."

"Stop being ridiculous, Luc! It's not about whose side I am on. Just don't make things difficult," Ruby said.

"Really, guys, let's just drink some tea," Blue said. "It's getting cold. Ruby's efforts will go in vain this way."

"Yes, listen to her," I said.

"Oh, you are talking now?" Luc snapped.

"Why don't you shut your mouth now?" I snapped back.

"Stop it, you two! Luc, don't make things difficult and Dem too," Blue said.

I listened to her, so I always stopped when she told me to. Luc also listened to her. So, everything went silent. Ruby gave her silent gratitude with her eyes.

Tonight, was my birthday banquet. It was something that had to be held for some reason. The previous queen's body was still not found. I was sure that she was alive. My wife had doubts as well.

"Listen here, Luc. According to the plan that we made, you will leave two days later, okay?" I said.

"What plan?" Ruby asked.

Ruby had started to talk more in front of us. Blue told me that she gained more confidence and was trying to solidify her ground as the mistress of the magic tower. There were some talks outside about Luc's mysterious mistress, but none of that affected their marriage or any of us since all of us knew the truth.

Still, the rumors regarding my wife affected me anyway. I controlled myself these days in case she got scared again.

"Blue needs her power awakened fully. If not, her health will stay weak and the condition might worsen. That's why we need to find someone who can awaken her power," Luc said. "I told you about it. That plan."

"Ah, it's that one," Ruby gave a nod.

"I feel so bad…," Blue mumbled.

"Why is that, Your Highness? We all want Your Highness to be able to live healthily and happily," Ruby said, touching Blue's hand. "You would go out of your way for any of us. It's only natural for us to do so. I know what Your Highness is worried about. It's alright.

None of it will affect our marriage. Luc and I have talked about it and we are fine with it."

"Yes, that's right," Luc agreed. "You don't have to worry so much. I just need you to make sure Ruby is alright too. That's all."

"I will be alright!" Ruby said.

"Dem and I will take care of her," Blue said. "Right, honey?"

"Yes," I nodded.

"Why that short answer?" Luc snapped.

"You are the one picking a fight now. I have said yes, haven't I? That's the answer you need, not a broad explanation," I said.

"Don't worry. We will take care of her," Blue said. "Dem might act that way, but he thinks of Ruby as someone of our family now."

"Ruby can stay at the palace too," Luc said. "I think that will be better than staying alone."

"Yes, I also think so," Blue agreed. "You can also study as much as you want in the palace. We will take the books you need there. Besides, it's not like you cannot come back to the magic tower. In case you need another book, you can always find someone to get it for you. For example, Flint."

"Yes, that guy is quite a genius mage. He will be able to find the right books just by hearing a word of it," Luc said.

"It's rare to hear from you," I said.

"Yeah, but unlike you, I give someone the credit they deserve," he scoffed.

I did not reply. It was useless. When we were near, we always fought about something. I knew it was insignificant, but something about fighting with him was very enjoyable. It had been the same since childhood.

"Anyway, the kids are going to come tonight. Ava will join the banquet as well. I am very excited!" Blue said.

"Yeah, we didn't meet the kids for a long time. I miss Athena, especially since I have spent more than a month with her."

"Athena and Abel have red hair and red eyes now. I have seen them not many times after that, so I am even more excited."

She talked about them a lot whenever we were together. My wife loved kids and kids loved her too. I could not understand how she could get so close to them.

I was not an introvert and but I could completely say I was an extrovert either. If there was something in the middle, perhaps I would be that. It was not hard for me to talk to someone, but I did not like to.

It was not annoying to talk to Luc. And I loved to talk to my wife. These two were the only people I talked to properly. Talking to the beta was completely because I needed to.

"Let's go back now," I said. "I have some work to do."

"You go back. Let her hang out with us," Luc said.

"No, we need to go back. I didn't notice it's been so long," Blue said. "Well then, thank you for the tea Ruby and thanks to Luc for all the work. We will go back now. See you at the banquet."Nôv(el)B\\jnn

"Yeah, see you."

"Luc and Ruby are doing very well, aren't they? They are an amazing couple, so much understanding," Blue said on our way back.

"Don't we have an understanding between us?"

"Of course, we do. Who said we don't?"

I thought she wanted to have the kind of relationship they had. Perhaps that was not the case. She had the habit to point out the good of others just because she liked it.

"You really can think of weird things," she sighed. "I just meant that they look very cute and happy together. I am happy for them."

"Is it natural to be happy for others?" I asked.

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"Yeah, of course. If you like the people, it's very normal and natural."

After getting back, we worked for a while. My wife had to start getting ready very early for the banquet. I started after two hours than her. It took more time for her to get ready than for me. It was understandable since she needed to wear too many accessories and needed to go through a lot of other processes.