The Alpha King's Rebellious Queen
The Alpha King’s Rebellious Queen Chapter 94

Cassius’s POV

I had spent a long but fun day training with Phillip MacKenzie’s pack. I considered it an honor as Zephyr Moon was highly regarded in the kingdom. Phil being an imposing alpha, commanded a powerful pack. We sparred together, and even at his age, he was still strong and tough to take down. I almost had him when he tag-teamed with Iain. I was impressed by my brother-in-law as he was nearly as strong as his father.

The two of them then ganged up on me, and we fought fiercely, drawing b***d, and I felt my bones cracking from the impact. Phil was convinced he won, but I swear it was a draw. I let him have the victory for his pack. After the sparring, I just watched the pack training, and I was in awe. They trained very similarly to how my royal warriors trained. Their head trainer had served under my grandfather alongside Phil.

After lunch, I was again sparring with Phil and Iain when her scent carried itself on the wind. I had to do my best to keep my attention on my opponents. She waved when I took a second to look at her. My beautiful queen glowed in the sunshine wearing her cute little dress that showed off her swollen belly. I smirked back at her as Iain charged me, and I punched him hard, and the future Alpha of Zephyr Moon hit the ground hard. Jemma cringed seeing her twin fall. I saw the old trainer approach Jemma. And from her smile, I assumed they were merely catching up. I helped Iain to his feet. “Let’s call it another draw,” I said before walking towards my mate. I heard Phil scoff as he and Iain followed me towards Jemma.

I held my arms open to pull Jemma into them, but she backed away. I frowned as Enoch whimpered in my head. She wrinkled her nose. I forgot how sweaty I was, not to mention I was also covered in b***d and bruises.

“No, you are all sweaty and smelly,” She looked me up and down.

I reached out to run my hand down her cheek, relishing the sparks. I then kissed her. “At least you let me k**s you,” I said to her. I then placed my hand on her belly to feel my pups, and they responded. I felt terrible when I saw Jemma wince as their kicks were quite strong.

“Damn, it feels like they are trying to break out,” The pain in her voice was evident.

I laughed softly. “It won’t be much longer.” The pained look in her eyes made me frown again. I had caused my mate pain, and I needed to fix that. “I am sorry, love.”

She placed her soft hand on my arm. “It’s alright.”

I removed my hand from her belly and then led her to the nearby bleachers. I sat down beside her as Phil and Iain stood in front of us. I bantered with my in-laws a bit.

A male wolf trotted over to Jemma, and he smiled. “Hey, Jems. Did you come to train with us?”

A low growl rumbled out of me. I didn’t like him calling her such a casual name. “Did you just call your Queen, ‘Jems?’

“Cass, chill. Lewis here is one of my oldest friends,” She said about the male. “I call him Lew sometimes, and he calls me Jem or Jems.” She explained. That didn’t make me feel much better.

I looked at this Lewis, “Anyways, no, she will not be training today.”

She patted her belly, “The king put me out of commission.”

Lewis laughed, “And then some.”

I couldn’t help but smirk at him. “I sure did.”

That caused my father-in-law to roll his eyes and growl. “Let’s get back to training.”

“What’s wrong, Phil?”

“Nothing Cassius. Training isn’t over yet. Let’s get back to it,” Phil growled a response to me.

I rolled my eyes at him and then kissed Jemma before standing up. “Okay, let’s go, Phil,” I said as he bellowed orders to his warriors.

They all ran back out into the field as I stood beside Phil. His trainer Ronald started giving orders to the warriors. Some went back to sparring, while some ran around the large obstacle course that was set up on one side of the field. I kept glancing back at Jemma, making sure she was alright. I knew she was. I noticed her pacing and knew it was because her legs hurt from sitting too long. She often did that when we were working in the office.

Iain walked over to me and patted my back. “Want to try the obstacle course?”

I shrugged. “Sure, why not. Race you?” I smirked at him.

“You are so on, brother.” He laughed as we ran over to the course. The course was quite challenging, and I thought we needed one like this for the royal warriors. I felt something and looked where Jemma was. I noticed the tall male warrior with golden eyes and nearly black skin. They appeared just to be talking. It made me a little uncomfortable because I knew she had slept with this male. Thinking she was alright, I returned my attention to the course. I was behind Iain but managed to catch up. We high-fived as we reached the end.

“Want to go again?” He said while panting.

I felt uneasiness and fear all of a sudden. I knew it had to be coming from Jemma. The end of the obstacle course was out of sight of the bleachers where she had been. I walked back towards the starting line, ignoring Iain calling to me. When Jemma finally came into view, my b***d boiled. That brute Paul had her in a tight embrace, and even from this distance, I could see her struggling to get away from him.

Enoch surged forward, and I had to fight to keep him from coming out. ‘I got this, Enoch.’ I said to my angry wolf.

‘That bastard is touching our mate, Cassius, He growled. Then I saw red when I saw that bastard leaning in to k**s MY MATE. With the strength of my wolf, I summoned my king power, and a thunderous roar-like growl rumbled out of me. The growl shook the ground as every single warrior dropped to their knees. Even Phil and Iain dropped to their knees, unable to fight my power. I ran towards Jemma and Paul as he released her and dropped to his knees. Jemma fell backward and landed on her bottom. Within seconds I was standing beside her, and I turned all of my anger at Paul, who had his eyes looking at the ground. I looked down at Jemma, and my gaze softened as I helped her to her feet. I then carefully helped her to the bleachers. “Are you alright?” I asked her.

She nodded.

I turned my murderous gaze back on Paul. “Did I just see you trying to k**s my mate?” The trembling coward remained silent, which only fueled my anger. “ANSWER ME!” I bellowed to him.

He kept his head down but spoke. “I-I’m sorry, your majesty. I couldn’t control myself.”

I snarled and took a threatening step towards him. “What made you think it was okay to k**s my mate and your queen?” I looked around me, and the entire pack was still on their knees, including Phil. I needed the Alpha to help me take care of this treacherous bastard. ‘Everyone may rise.’ I said through the mind link to the pack. They all stood up, and Phil and Iain ran over to me.

Paul rose to his feet but kept his head down. His Alpha glared at him while growling. “What did you do, Paul?” Alpha Phillip growled in his tone.

“I am sorry Alpha. I tried kissing the queen. My old feelings for her came to the surface, and I couldn’t stop myself from wanting to taste her lips again.” He gasped as I grabbed him by the neck.

Even though he was taller than me, I still was stronger than him. He bent his knees as I squeezed harder on his neck.

“Cassius, don’t kill him.” Jemma was on her feet beside me.

I was fighting Enoch and barely heard her. I felt her hand on my arm and looked into her violet eyes. I softened slightly but kept my hand on Paul’s neck. I looked at Phil. “What are you going to do about this insolence, Phil?”

The Alpha stepped forward and glared at Paul. “I hate to kill him, Cassius. He is a good warrior. But trying to k**s Jemma and then causing her to fall in her condition is a serious offense.”

“I did not mean to hurt her.” Paul pleaded. “I love her. I would never hurt her.”

My hand tightened the grip on his neck. “Chose your words wisely as you are on the edge of death.” I hissed dangerously at him.

“Cassius,” Jemma yelled at me using her queen tone.

I felt the power behind it, but it didn’t affect me. Just like my tone didn’t affect her no matter how much power I put behind it. I looked at my mate and noted her pleading eyes.

I dropped the brute from my hands. “The punishment is up to you, Alpha,” I said to my father-in-law.

He looked at his daughter, who was grasping my arm. “Are you alright, Jemma?”

She nodded. “I am fine, Dad. My butt hurts a bit, though.”

Phil turned to Paul. “I am very disappointed in you, warrior. But I must punish you. You will not go anywhere near my daughter. Hell, make sure you don’t go near either one of my daughters. You are to be confined to the dungeon for three days with no food. Then afterward, you will be demoted from your position as battalion leader.” He explained to Paul using his alpha tone. Phil snapped his fingers. “Take him to the dungeon.” He ordered two of his warriors.

“I am sorry to have disappointed you, Alpha,” Paul sounded apologetic in his tone. He looked at Jemma and started to say something, but Phil and I both growled, stopping him. The warriors then dragged him towards the dungeon.

Jemma then gripped my arm tighter and winced. I looked down, and she had her eyes closed while holding her belly. Immediately my heart raced. “Jemma?”

She shook her head. “It’s nothing.”

“It doens’t f*****g look like notihing.” I said as I scooped her up bridal style in my arms.

“Cassius, don’t make a big deal out of it. It was just a bit of pain. Put me down,” She protested.

“Take me to your doctor, Phil,” I said to Jemma’s father. I looked at Jemma. “You are getting checked out. You hit the ground hard.

“Cass, it’s not necessary.”

“Don’t argue with me, Jemma.” I nearly shouted with more anger than I intended, which caused Jemma to shrink away from me in my arms. I sighed. “I am sorry, love. I didn’t mean to yell at you. Please just let the doctor check you out for my peace of mind.”

She snuggled against my chest and nodded.

Phil lead me to a building besides the large packhouse. “Zephyr Moon Pack Hospital” was scrawled on a glass door leading into the brick building. A male doctor was waiting for us as we walked into the clean and well-lit lobby.

“This way, your majesty.” He beckoned me down the hall. He led me into a room and pointed to the bed. “Just set her down there.”

I set Jemma on the bed and stood protectively beside her. The doctor sighed. “Your majesty, I need room to exam her.”

Phil patted my back. “Cass, Dr. Mitchell will take good care of Jemma.”

I stepped back enough to allow the doctor’s room to look over my mate.

“How do you feel, Jemma?” He asked her casually.

“I told my mate that I am alright. My a*s just hurts.” Jemma told him,

The doctor snorted. “Same old Jemma, huh?” He laughed.

I had to suppress a growl as it seemed the doctor wasn’t serious. Phil squeezed my shoulder. “Cassius, I assure you that Dr. Mitchell knows what he is doing. He has been my pack doctor since I became Alpha.”

I relaxed slightly as the doctor continued talking to Jemma. He looked at me. “I think she may have just bruised her tailbone. I would like to keep her here a few hours to keep an eye on her.”

“Will I still be able to attend Tiffany’s party?” Jemma asked him.

“When does that start?” Dr. Mitchell asked Phil.

“Around six or so,” Phil replied.

The doctor looked at Jemma. “Okay, just stay here and rest until then and then take it easy. Alright?”

She nodded at him. “Okay.

“No starting mosh pits or intense headbanging.” The doctor smirked, causing Jemma to laugh.

“Take all of my fun away, why don’t you.” She snickered.

The doctor nodded at us. “I’ll be back in a bit to check on her.” He then walked out.

I sat on the chair beside the bed and grasped Jemma’s hand.

“I am sorry about Paul,” She said quietly to me. Her eyes downcast. I stroked her palm with my thumb.

I heard Phil sigh. “I’ll see you both at the party. I have pack matters to attend to.” He stepped forward and kissed the top of Jemma’s head. “Rest up, sweetie.” He nodded at me and then left the room.

“Jemma, you didn’t lead Paul on, did you?”

She shook her head. “We were just talking, and then all of a sudden, he started talking about his feelings for me. Then I knew he was about to k**s me, so I tried backing away, and he grabbed me and held me tight. I-I should have been able to fight him. But I just couldn’t.” Tears welled up in her eyes. “He could have hurt my babies.”

“Love, “I said as I placed a finger under her chin. “Look at me, love. You did nothing wrong.”

“This keeps happening. My old boyfriends keep showing up trying to k**s me or worse-” She trailed off and sobbed. “Why did I have to be such a w***e?”

“You were never a w***e, Jemma. You are my beautiful, rebellious queen. I wouldn’t change you for anything. Your past boyfriends are jealous that they let such a jewel-like you go. I don’t blame them.”

She looked up at me through her tears. I wiped off her cheeks. “I never thought Paul would try something like that. He always seemed so bound to his duty. Hell, I didn’t think Jeremy would have turned as he did. Why am I such a shitty judgment of character?”

I laughed. “You love me, don’t you? Well, I like to think I am a pretty good guy.”

“You are. You are the best guy.”

I squeezed her hand. “Those dumbasses are your past, Jemma. I am your present and your future. Don’t worry about them.”

She nodded. “Did I make a mistake again? You know letting Paul live?”

“No, I think he learned his lesson, unlike Jeremy.”

“My father will keep him on a tight leash from now on.”

I smiled at that thought. “I do not doubt that. Your father runs a tight ship.”

There was a knock on the door as Luna Melinda walked in with Nick on her h*p.

“Mommy, Daddy!” Our pup squealed as his grandmother set him down. He ran over to us, and I pulled him onto my lap. “What happened, Mommy?”

“I had a little accident, baby.” She reached for Nick, and he crawled off my lap and onto the bed. She pulled him to her chest, and he put his hands on her belly.

“Are you okay?”

She stroked his little arm. “Yes, I am fine.”

“Phil told me what happened with Paul,” Melinda stepped towards us. “He’s lucky I wasn’t there because I would have slit his throat.”

I raised an eyebrow at my mother-in-law. “Really?”

She smirked. “Are you alright, Jemma?”

“Yeah, Mom. I’m fine. Dr. Mitchell is just having me lay here for a few hours. But my butt just hurts.” She explained. Nick laughed when she said butt.

“Mommy said butt.” He giggled.

“Well, take it easy. I’ll see you guys at the party.” Melinda snorted.

“Okay, Mom,” Jemma responded to her mother. The luna then left the room. It was just me with my mate and our pups. She placed her hand on her belly. Nick lay his head on her chest.

“Should we watch some TV while we sit here?” I suggested. I picked up the TV remote and turned it on. I turned the channels until we all agreed to watch SpongeBob. I propped my feet up on the bed still and relaxed. I hadn’t showered since this morning, so I knew I stunk like sweat and b***d. But Jemma and Nick hadn’t seemed to notice. I clasped her hand, and we all silently watched the cartoon.

A couple of hours later, Dr. Mitchell came in to check on Jemma. He gave her the all-clear, and we decided to go up to her room to shower and get ready for Tiffany’s party.