The Ivory Queen
Chapter 66

*** Aurora’s POV ***

I wake up exhausted, sore and a little drowsy. I don’t have the energy or will power to move. Oliver’s arms are wrapped around me, only making me want to stay in bed even more. The warmth of his body makes feel safe and secure. My n…aked back is pressed up against his bare c..hest, our legs tangled together underneath the covers. I lift his hand to my l!ps and k!ss his knuckles, remembering last night’s events.

I gave myself completely to Oliver, offering him my body and soul. There was no doubt I belonged to him. As Oliver made love to me over and over again, I felt all my pain and fears melt away. Nothing else mattered; it was just him and I.

Reyna and Michael also came out to play and I had the bruises to prove it. They did things that left me quite curious.

Perhaps Oliver could enlighten me tonight…

Looks who’s horny now! Reyna teases.

I hear Oliver’s breathing change and he shifts his arms to pull me closer. “Good morning, beautiful,” he murmurs, his voice deep and husky.

“Good morning, Olivier.”

He leans forward, k!ssing my back tattoo and moving my hair to gain access to my neck and plant more k!sses. I feel a slight soreness between my th!ghs as I turn to face him.

“How are you feeling?”

“A little sore,” I chuckle. “I think you broke my vag!na.”

He laughs. “Sorry. I couldn’t help it. You drive me crazy.”

My eyes wander his beautiful face. I love waking up to him in the mornings. My hands make their way up his c..hest and to his mark. “How’s your neck?”

“A little tender,” he says, tilting his head so I can see his mark. “But it’s perfect… just like my mate.”

I blush at his comment and he rolls over on top of me, trapping me in a deep and beautiful k!ss. His excitement sits on my th!gh and I pull away to catch my breath. He starts to k!ss my jaw and makes his way down to my mark, teasing it with his teeth. I grab his face and pull it up towards mine.

“How are you not exhausted?” I giggle. He smirks, pulling me back into a passionate k!ss.

“I plan to take you every night, nena. You won’t be getting any sleep anytime soon,” he chuckles, biting my lower l!p playfully.

After another few rounds together, Oliver finally lets me rest for a bit before carrying me to the shower so we can start our day.

I dress in some high-wa!sted jeans, a black blouse, some black booties and slip on my medallion. I almost don’t recognize my reflection in the mirror, my white hair still a little shocking. Interestingly enough, my eyelashes and eyebrows are a dark grayish color, suiting my white hair well.

When I’m done blowing drying my hair, Oliver French braids it into two pigtails that end at the nape of my neck and free flow down to my wa!st. As I wait for him to finish getting ready, I go off to find Rio in the office and bring him back to the room. He excitedly licks my face and I proceed to play a game of tug of war with him over his favorite piggy toy.

After several minutes, Oliver comes out dressed in some black slacks, a black button up and a silver tie.

“You look very handsome,” I blush, turning back to my game of tug of war. “Are you going to the office today?” I ask.

He nods. “Yeah, I have a lot of work to catch up on and some business to attend to.”

“What business?”

“Adelina needs to go. I’m tired of having to deal with her. It’s time for River Moon and Lune de Minuit to go their separate ways.”

I snap my neck in his direction at his announcement. “But I thought River Moon was too involved with Lune de Minuit. Won’t ending your business deal with them hurt the pack?”

He shakes his head. “Not necessarily. Lune de Minuit does have a 12% share in our company but I own 43%. When Miguel left the alliance, he freed up 5% of our shares and Wesley’s bought them. What Adeline doesn’t know is that one of our shareholders wants to sell and I’ve already made an offer he can’t refuse. I sign this afternoon, giving you and I a total 54% ownership of the pack company.”

“You and I?”

He smiles at me. “Yes, you and I. I’m giving you half of my shares.”

“Oliver, I don’t know the first thing about business. I didn’t even finish high school!”

“Don’t worry, the shares will belong to you, but Carter and I will manage them. Anyways, soon you and I will be able to outvote Adeline and her allies within the company. She had so much control over us because she was good at manipulating the other share holders into doing her biding and could always outvote me on measures with their help. Once I sign, she’ll no longer be in control so she’ll most likely sell or leave. I already have a few buyers lined up to buy her shares.”

“What if Adeline doesn’t want to sell?”

“That’s where the lawyers come in,” he laughs, but I’m very much concerned.

Adeline is a cruel power hungry b***h. She won’t go down without a fight.

“Hey don’t worry,” he says k!ssing my nose. “Everything’s going to turn out fine. Now let’s eat!”

I’m still anxious about his plans but I push those thoughts away and head downstairs for breakfast with him and Rio. Thanks to the medallion, I’m not bowed to by every wolf I pass but everyone knows I’m an Ivory twin.

Rosalie greets Oliver and I before she sees his mark. “Oh Moon Goddess, you guys mated!” She squeals.

I blush furiously and cover her mouth with my hand. “Goddess, Rosalie, do you need a microphone? Shut up! Shut up! Shut up!”

She licks my hand and I retract my hand. “Oh my goodness! Oh I can’t wait for the your pregnancy announcement!”

“Please stop talking!” I snap, trying hard not to giggle. “I’m not pregnant!”

“Oh but you will be and I can’t wait to be an auntie! Our babies are going to be best friends!”

We take our seats at the table and Evan looks at me with huge smirk on his face.

“So Aurora…”

“Shut up!” I snap. “This is the dining table. I would like to eat!”

He raises his hands in surrender, making Oliver laugh. “So when are the pups coming?”

I elbow him the stomach and he doubles over. Oliver and Carter burst out laughing while Rosalie grins at me.

“So how was everyone’s morning?” I say, trying to change the subject.

“I think we’re all interested in hearing how yours went,” Evan laughs, raising his arms over his head to keep me from punching him.

“Oh, is Evan sad he hasn’t gotten laid in weeks?” Rosalie teases and I snort, almost choking on my toast.

Evan feigns hurt. “I’ll have you know, I can get any girl in bed, I’m simply choosing not have s*x at the moment. I’m focusing on myself, ya know? I’m taking time to mature and develop..”

“What are you, a fruit?” Carter teases and Evan chucks a slice of bacon at him.

———

After a very interesting breakfast, I inform Oliver that I’ll be going to the pack hospital to heal the wolves injured during the attack. He tries to delay his work to come with me but I convince him to go to the office to deal with his plans.

Evan drives me to the pack hospital where I’m greeted with curious stares. Meghan takes me to the west wing where all the poisoned wolves are being kept. Before we walk into the infirmary room, Meghan turns back to look at us.

“Alpha Wesley’s training regimen has proven extremely effective. There are only 11 injured wolves, mostly River Moon, but we’ve got 2 from B***d Moon, 3 from Jade crescent, and 1 from Cerulean Sea,” Meghan says, handing me a vial of lavender oil. “I’m told you are quite stubborn so Oliver has given me very strict instructions. You can only heal 4 in a single interval and you must take a 5 minute break in between each healing.”

“Meghan, I can take a lot more-“

“Don’t argue, Aurora! Oliver’s not here and he’s already nervous about you doing this without him. Just listen to his instructions for once!” Evan snaps.

I’m stunned. Evan’s never gotten angry with me before and he’s certainly never raised his voice. Reyna snarls at him but I manage to keep her at bay.

“Ok,” I retort. “If it means that much to you guys, I’ll take it easy. Sheesh!”

Evan sighs and apologizes to me. “I’m sorry for yelling. It’s just… last time was … hard to watch.”

I nod, knowing he means well and we walk into the infirmary where several wolves are lying in bed, whimpering and groaning in pain. Mates and a few family members sit by their bedside trying to comfort them. When they sense my presence, everyone who can gets on their feet and comes racing towards me, begging me to end their misery. Evan immediately steps in front of me, growling at the growing crowd

“Please help my mate!” One pleads.

“Luna! My mate really needs you!” Another cries.

“Meghan, I want all family members out of here!” Evan orders. “Luna can’t focus with them screaming at her.”

Meghan has a team of nurses escort the families out, although not without meeting a bit of resistance

“I promise to get to everyone,” I reassure the many worried mates. “They’ll be ok.”

The last of the families are taken out and I turn my attention to the six poisoned wolves from the other packs first. I’d like to get them home as quickly as possible. I walk up to a bed with a young B***d Moon wolf, her shoulder bearing the poisoned bite wound. The wolf next to her is a slightly older male from B***d Moon with a similar bite on his arm.

I hear Reyna’s voice echo in my head. We’re a lot stronger now that we’ve shifted…

What do you mean? I ask.

Try healing two wolves at the same time.

Wanting to put this theory to the test, I stand between the two beds and outstretch my hands to touch the two B***d Moon wolves. They wince and whimper in pain when I touch them and I give them both a reassuring smile.

“It’s going to be ok,” I whisper and they weakly nod at me.

Evan gives me a puzzled and grabs my wrist. “Aurora, what are you doing?”

“Just trust me,” I say as I brace myself for the inevitable pain.

Evan lets go and steps back to watch, still on edge. I take a deep breath and let my energy flow down my fingertips and into their bodies. To my surprise, I only feel a pinch in my temples and a tingling sensation at the finger tips. Slowly, their wounds start to close and they sigh in relief when the healing is finished.

The room spins for a split second when I step back and Evan stares at me in shock.

“You didn’t scream…” he says, a little stunned. “It didn’t hurt?”

I smile back. “No! It didn’t! My wolf said I was stronger but I didn’t expect it to not hurt!” I’m practically bouncing up and down with excitement. “I can heal everyone quickly!” I squeal.

Evan looks apprehensive. “I don’t know. I think you should still take it easy. We don’t know the extent of your strength yet. Maybe it was just temporary.”

I shake my head. “No, I can do this. You just saw me do this painlessly. I’m going to be fine!”

I run over to the next two beds and reach out to touch the wolves to repeat the process. Just like before, I only feel a pinch and a slight discomfort in my hands. In just under 15 minutes, I heal every wolf almost painlessly.

The healed wolves gather around me, grateful to be free of pain again. The nurses let the families come back in and a swarm of mates come running in to hug their loved ones. It’s a heartwarming scene and I’m happy to have been able to help.

“Thank you!” A woman cries, k!ssing my hand and kneeling before me. “Thank you your majesty.”

I’m quick to get her on her feet. “That’s not necessary.” I blush. “You have nothing to thank me for. I should be thanking all of them for their bravery in fighting this war with the witches.”

“It is our honor to serve such a kind and generous Queen,” a River Moon warrior says, bowing before me.

Goddess, news spreads fast around here.

I think it’s the hair. Reyna chuckles.

So you’re not freaking out people know what I am now?

Our circumstances have changed. We’re no longer vulnerable anymore. We’ve completed the shift and our title is undeniable. We are Royals.

A little frown tugs at my l!ps. I don’t know the first thing about leading and here they are calling me ‘Queen’ and ‘your majesty’. I feel like a such a fraud.

“I’m just a Luna,” I say, forcing a smile and shaking my head.

“Very modest of you,” Evan chuckles. “But we all know you’re more than that.”

“Long live Queen Aurora!” Someone calls out and the room erupts with the chant.

I’m a little overwhelmed with the kindness I’m receiving from everyone. The only thing anyone ever chanted at me for years was “Murderer!”

Unsure what to do with myself, I just stand there like an i***t as one does when being sung Happy birthday to. When the chanting dies down, I once again thank everyone for their help while Evan helps arrange transportation for the non-River Moon warriors and their families.

It’s only 11 am when Evan and I make it back to the house. I go straight to the kitchen for some lunch to replenish my strength and then run upstairs to change into some work out clothes.

Evan questions me when I come back downstairs to the entertainment room. “What are doing?” He asks, eyeing me suspiciously.

“I’m going to the training grounds,” I say, stretching my arms and legs out. “I want to train.”

“Did you ask Oliver?”

“Sure,” I shrug.

“And?”

“And it’s fine,” I lie confidently.

“I’m calling him,” he says, pulling out his phone.

“You do that,” I say walking towards the foyer. “I’m gonna get a water bottle,” I call out.

When I make it to the foyer, I steer towards the door and book it, sprinting down the driveway and onto the main road. It’s not long before I hear Evan’s angry footsteps come after me. I try running faster but I’m not match for a well trained gamma and he manages to scoop me up in his arms and throw me over his shoulder like a sack of potatoes.

“Nice try, Aurora, but you and I both know Oliver would never let you train without his permission,” he says, walking back towards the house.

“Ok, but I don’t I think I need permission to learn to defend myself,” I g***n. “I just want to be able to fight when the time comes.”

“Talk to Oliver.”

“I hate you.”

“Whatever,” he snorts.