New Status

Jasmine POV

I didn't know how to feel about the present situation on the ground. Coming out of the wild sex with the king alive meant a lot to me. I reasoned I had been living my life without purpose and I could have died that night without contributing anything meaningful to the world. I was weak in my body but not permitted to be weak at night.

I had a change of heart to do differently this time, especially as I was now feeling stronger than before and I was now In a position of power. The fact I was the official mate of the king also meant I would be the queen but then I would have to wait till when I got to the capital to be officially announced according to what the king told me.

" You should say farewell to anyone you want to today, we will be leaving for the capital tomorrow" King Rexinal had informed her that morning after his confirmation that she carries his mark.

"Yes, your majesty" I replied wondering who I had apart from my family members.

As I stepped out to go look for my brother I noticed two guards walking behind me. I recognized them as King Rexinal's men because of their red robes. They both look very strong and scary at the same time. I swallowed spit seeing them walking behind me.

" What is the problem? I asked looking at them suspiciously

" We have been assigned to follow you anywhere you go" one of the guards replied with a straight face.

"I don't need you people following me, I am safe in my clan " I replied to them as I tried to dismiss them.

"My lady, you are the future queen of this great kingdom. Even if you wish you cannot go anywhere without protection " the same guard replied. He seems to be the outspoken one among them

I thought of what he just said. It was true my status had changed overnight but I still getting used to it. It didn't occur to me that everything about my life could change in one day. I wasn't comfortable with the idea but I could see that there was nothing I could do about it.

"What are your names? I asked thinking at least knowing their names would make me feel comfortable to some extent.

" My name is Adrian, my lady," the outspoken one said with a bow

"My name is Marcus" the other replied speaking for the first time the words barely falling from his mouth and his bow deeper than the first.

"Adrian and Marcus, wonderful names," I said with a broad smile on my face as I tried to appear relaxed.

" Now I intend to see a lot of people today before we head for the capital. Are you sure you want to follow me everywhere? I asked hoping they would back out.

"My lady, it is our job. We will follow you anywhere " Adrian replied.

Seeing as I could not get them off my back I decided to go with them behind me. I decided I wouldn't be going to too many places as I didn't want too many people to see me with them. They would think I have suddenly grown proud.

" I intend to see my brother first, so let's go " I informed them

"Your brother is with the king. They have been discussing the final details of your rites " Adrian replied

"What about my father?"

"He is still in the cell"

"Then I will go see him first. Please lead the way" I said trying not to sound authoritative

I was led to the cell where my father and the clan head were kept. It was a dungeon located at the bottom of the cell.

I could see the look of surprise and fear on the face of my father when he saw me. I also saw traces of tears in his eyes. It was like he had been crying about something I didn't want to believe it was because he was worried about me.

" Please open this cell I want to speak to my father in a proper place " I requested softly looking at my father with pity. He was suddenly looking lean. The clan head wasn't looking better. His face had signs of beating from yesterday. She wondered if the king's men later came to melt more punishment to him.

"How are you still alive?" He asked looking at me with concern in his eyes. Something K has never seen for many years. By this time we were a few feet from Adrian and Marcus after I gave them a sign that I needed to speak to my father privately.

"Did you have sex with the king yesterday or not? He asked again. It was obvious he wanted every detail but I wasn't prepared to go into them at least not with him.

" I am fine, I survived the night. How I survived I don't know but in addition to that, I also roared for the first time yesterday" I informed him as that was the part I wanted him to hear the most.

" You did what? He asked looking surprised with doubt in his eyes.

" I roared yesterday, I didn't even know until morning when the king told me " I explained.

" That explains what I felt yesterday. I thought it was one of your sisters I never knew it was you " he said tapping his head indicating where he must have felt it.

"I will be leaving for the capital tomorrow. I have no idea what the king intends to do with you but I will speak to him today to see if you could be released. " I announced unsure of how he would take the news.

" I doubt he would listen to you. My crime is bigger than what you think. Just go without telling him anything, please. I am not proud of what I did " he replied with his face to the ground ashamed of his actions.