Conrad POV
After the educational session with Lewana, Liam and I went straight to work. If this was a test, and by the sounds of it the balance of the world was at stake, I had to ace it.
Liam instantly turns to me with his game face on. “OK. So what do we know“.
“There are nature creatures so assuming a good topic of discussion would be things like protecting the forest in our territory, green energy projects, our eco–farming“.
“I also know Lewana had ordered vegan food and family style setting with no servants. If they truly did refuse to leave the forest they are probably very self–reliant so it will probably be more like a dinner with Mary“.
“Right. What do you think I should wear. Don’t think a 3–piece suit will fit with the nature theme. Will need to be more
casual“.
“Agreed. And go barefoot as Lewana most likely will“.
After hours of perfecting my appearance, topic discussion, and how they might want me to act I think I was ready. I head down to the forest clearing by myself so all the candidates come after me. Liam will also be accompanying Lewana. When we asked Arthur he laughed and said he barely used a spoon most of the time so he would make things worse.
I get to the clearing and it’s breathtaking. The canopy is laced with hanging wind chimes in sections, lanterns light the area, and in the middle, a large wooden table with nature–perfect place settings. The food in the middle looks amazing. Not what I was expecting vegan food to be as there was only one that looked like a salad. It truly looked like a fairytale.
I’m suddenly stopped by a cough coming from my left. I turn and see two older Faes staring at me with Rose grinning. The
female with a crown of pink flowers and the male with a crown of mixed flowers. Crap. I didn’t want not noticing them to
be my first impression.
“Forgive me your Highnesses. I was distracted by the setting“. I offer a bow and introduce myself.
“We know who you are. We have been watching you for some time. Remember“. They don’t introduce themselves and
instead wait for me to continue the conversation.
“All the candidates will be here shortly“.
“Then we will wait”
I stood in awkward silence for what seemed like an eternity when I started to hear the crunch of leaves. The others were arriving. Each went to the Faes first and bowed. Valerie in a simple but elegant dark green dress and Brianna in a dark dress with flowers. Then the entrance I was dreading.
Cordelia walks in with a servant on either side of her and her father in royal red and purple. She is also wearing a fucking tiara.
I can barely contain my Alpha aura when I see a vision walk in and I am instantly calmed. My Moonlight in a mid–shin- fower dress. Here is a twisty up doo and flowers throughout. Even her jewelry looks like leaves. I can’t stop the smile that crosses my face.
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The female runs up to her with a warm embrace. “Our little moon flower, you’re OK“.
“Hi Azalea. I’m fine. I promised. I’m assuming Rose filled you in with the details“.
The male Fae walks forward. “She certainly did. Very unusual“.
She turns to hug him next. “Hi Florian. It has been too long“.
He strokes her face like a loving father does. “It certainly has a little one. Let’s eat while we
work all of this out“.
We go to take our seats and Cordelia manages to set something up where the servants push others away to guarantee she is sitting next to me. I instantly know this is going to be a disaster.
Cordelia is already clicking her fingers at the servants to signal them to plate her food. They walk around looking down and following orders. They move to start filling my plate and I send a quick Alpha glare warning them not to even think about it. I figured my best bet was to see what Lewana does and copy her.
She reached for some food to plate herself. She is seated at the end of the table with Rose and they are serving each other food as they reach for different plates before passing it around. I just serve myself as I refuse to serve anything to
Cordelia.
“What are your thoughts on environmental protection matters facing the world Alpha King“. I look up and I am greeted
with stern green eyes from Florian.
“As wolves, we are very protective of our territory and believe we should be caring for it in the best way possible as it is where our wolf halves feel most at home. At this pack, we use small electric vehicles which we power with our solar grid to not only be self–sufficient but keep our territory more environmentally conscious“.
Cordelia starts to try and wrap her arm around mine as I try to subtly push her off. “As the top candidate for future Luna Queen I also believe that when we look after the environment, we can use the resources it produces to better our society as well“.
Oh for fuck sake. She has no idea. I can tell from the look on the Fae’s faces they are confused.
“And how about the food Alpha King. Suppose as a wolf you are not used to eating like us“.
I let out a small chuckle and decided honesty was best. “I will admit, I am not used to it but Lewana has done an amazing job in organizing everything tonight. The food is delicious and honestly didn’t know there could be so many amazing options“.
Then Cordelia speaks again. “Well, when I am officially made Luna Queen we will have to host you at the pack mansion where we can show you some actually good food in a more sanitary environment“. She starts laughing at her comment and I just want to ground to swallow me whole.
My attention is drawn to Lewana who is looking around to find the source of a noise she can hear.
I ask concerned, “What is it Lewana“.
She smiled and offered a small bow. “Apologies your Highnesses. It appears we have a minor security breach“.
