The Headmaster Alpha's Mate
The Headmaster Alpha’s Mate Chapter 134

“Well, here goes….We Won!” Faith shouted excitedly.

“For f**k sake, Faith, I thought you were going to say we lost there.” Zander sighed out in relief.

“Gottcha… was there ever a doubt.” Faith laughed on the other end of the phone.

“Yes, a lot, but thank you.” Zander sighed and turned to Chloe gripping her hand, as she did a little happy dance in her seat.

“It was a landslide majority, Zander, they could never have won this, even if they had not mostly been wiped out during the war.” Luke’s voice interrupted.

“Oh, wow, that is just so humbling, I am not going to lie, I am a little panicked right now.” Chloe said, the reality of what has happened and how it would change all their lives kicking in.

“Okay, so next question, when do you want the coronation to take place and where?” Faith asked.

“Make it for next week, and the where let me get back to you.” Zander chuckled.

“Okay, I will see you in a few hours, get some sleep.” Faith laughed out.

The pack warriors began to file out onto the training field, as Sarah arrived in the kitchen, Caroline not far behind.

“Well?” they both asked.

“We won.” Chloe said still shell shocked.

“Always knew you would your majesty.” Sarah said with a bow.

“Stop that shite, it is Chloe, only those I don’t know and don’t like have to use those terms.” Chloe laughed.

“As you wish your majesty.” Caroline grinned mischievously at her as Chloe let out a low growl.

“Now, Ellie and Ethan are looking after Tom and James, Amy is coming to help as well, so how about you all get some rest and we take Princess Phoenix and Hannah for a few hours.” Caroline added.

“Actually, that would be great, but before that, I want to take my Queen somewhere first.” Zander grinned at Chloe.

Taking her by the hand he led her up the stairs.

“Put your leathers on.” Zander smiled.

“Really, we are going out on the motorbike?” Chloe exclaimed excitedly.

“Yes, best part of spring, getting back on the bike after the long winter months. I have somewhere to show you.” Zander chuckled.

Chloe felt exhilarated as held onto Zander as they rode round the narrow winding country lanes. The tiredness all but gone, replaced by the adrenaline of motorbike riding. As they rounded a sharp bend, before were some large overgrown hedgerows, an old iron gate covered in Ivy stood with a chain around to lock out the outside world. Beyond the gates in the distance stood an old castle, not unlike the academy only bigger, much bigger. The grey stone towers on the corners of the building kissed the sky above, it was beautiful.

“Wow, what is this place?” Chloe asked as she removed her helmet.

“This is your palace.” Zander grinned down at her.

“What?” Chloe asked confused.

“Well, it was your parents, but it is yours now. There are around 200 acres of land, which formed the Royal pack, most of the houses and cottages were sold off to human retailers, but as you can see the castle still stands. It is in need of repairs, but come have a look.” Zander stretched out his hand.

They walked around the castle, it was in dire need of repairs, but the bones of it were perfect. It had been stripped bare back when her parents had lost their war, all that remained in the large throne room were two wooden thrones sat side by side.

“So, would you like to move back here, reclaim your inheritance?” Zander softly asked.

Chloe looked around the palace, and she let out a sigh.

“Zander, this is amazing, and I love the sense of peace I get here, but it is not us. I am not one to sit around in a big castle on my throne, the only one I want to sit on is in the bathroom, every morning. If you are honest neither are you. Crescent moon is our home. I would like to remain there, rule from there.” Chloe looked at him.

“Well, how about we get this place renovated to its former glory, and we use it only for special functions, like the coronation.” Zander smiled at her.

“Well, how many functions would there be?” Chloe asked.

“Chloe, we are not the only country with werewolves, there are lots of packs in North America, some in south America as well. In fact, they are all over the world. So yes, we would have functions, much as our human counterparts do.” Zander chuckled.

“s**t, never thought of that.” Chloe stared wide eyed, looking around, there was still so much she needed to learn.

“So, can we have our coronation here, and use this for official functions, but still have Crescent Moon as the royal pack?” Chloe asked.

“If that is your royal command, then so be it. Now it will not be perfect, but we can get started on making this room at least ready for next week. What colours do you want?” Zander smiled.

Chloe grinned at him and raised her eyebrow.

“Pink and yellow, what colours do you think I want?” She laughed.

“Sarcasm is only going to add to your punishment for not exercising patience earlier mate.” Zander growled.

“Oh, I am counting on it…. After I sleep.” Chloe laughed.

“Come on then my Queen, lets head back, we have a lot of work to do in a week.” Zander chuckled.

“When are we putting Arsehole Amanda on trial?” Chloe asked as they climbed back onto the bike.

“After the coronation, we both reside over the proceedings, the newly elected Elders which will be sorted out in a couple of days will sit as a jury, once they find her guilty, which they will we will dish out the punishment.” Zander sighed.

“Okay, well let’s get home because this queen is bloody knackered.” Chloe laughed.

“Chloe, really? I mean, really?” Lacey said exasperated, her pregnancy hormones in full swing, she had little patience at the moment.

“What? You expect some horse drawn carriage, not really us is it!” Chloe defends herself.

“I know, but turning up to your coronation on the back of a motorbike, that is wild even for you!” Lacey cried out.

Nicki giggled with laughter, as her two friends butted heads.

“Look, I will get changed at the castle, into the fancy dress and robes for the event itself, but I want to travel with my mate on the bike, you can take Phoenix with you if that is okay Nicki.” Chloe argued her point.

“Sure, Josh and I will be happy to.” Nicki giggled once more.

“Really Chloe?” Lacey asked again, sighing in defeat.

“Yes, bloody hell Lacey you would not have even battered an eyelash about this before you were pregnant.” Chloe shrugged at her friend.

“Yeah, I know, be thankful you are not your cousin, he is getting the sharp end of my tongue constantly, then I cry because I was nasty, then when he tells me it is okay, I shout that it is not okay, then cry again for being horrible to him again.” Lacey huffed, her eyes stinging with tears, at how erratic her emotions were at the moment. Suddenly she looked up with a scowl.

“I need some pickled onions!” Lacey said distracted from their conversation.

“f*****g hell, glad werewolf pregnancies are only 5 months long. She is a nightmare.” Chloe whispered to Nicki.

“I heard that!” Lacey shouted, when Caroline arrived with a giant jar of pickled onions, giving them to Lacey as she growled possessively over them, saving the ensuring rant that would head Chloe’s way, followed by tears of remorse. Caroline chuckled as she watched Lacey opening the lid and proceeded to much on them in silence her eyes glazed over like an addict getting a fix.

“Chloe, hair and make-up are ready for you downstairs, along with the dress fitters, do you want me to send them to the palace?” Caroline asked.

“Yes please, tell them I will be there shortly to get ready, now, Lacey are you going to be okay for the journey or should I ask Caroline to pack another few jars of pickled onions for you, so you are happy during the ceremony?” Chloe asked, half joking half not.

“Way ahead of you Chloe, I sent a stockpile of pickled onions, gherkins, eggs and cauliflower to the castle this morning.” Caroline winked, then turned to Lacey.

“It will get better, I promise Luna.” She smiled sweetly at Lacey.

“Okay, well Zander and I will set off now, Liane will teleport the rest of you, she should be here in a few moments, she took Vicar Ted to Jerusalem yesterday for a look around.” Chloe laughed.

“Those two are loving their lives flitting off here there and everywhere. Is Ted coming to the ceremony?” Nicki asked.

“Yeah, Robin made a fresh batch of his whiskey for him to try.” Lacey smiled, putting another pickled onion in her mouth.

“I thought I decreed that stuff was banned!” Chloe stated with a frown.

“Yeah, he ignored that.” Lacey shrugged, then let out a massive burp.

Chloe and Nicki both laughed, their friend once so lady like, the mother hen of their group, now burping shouting, swearing, oh and don’t forget crying, pregnancy was not treating her well at all.

“Right, well I am off, see you soon!” Chloe said, then headed out of her office, towards knocking on Zander’s office door.

Seeing Robin sat with Josh, Chloe grinned at her cousin.

“Robin, even though you ignored my order to ban that whiskey, I am still going to be kind to you.” Chloe smirked.

“Yeah, why?” Robin laughed.

“Because I have spent the last two hours with Lacey, and her being pregnant is enough punishment for anyone. Seriously, if you need to decamp and move in here out the way for a few months, feel free. She has my office stinking of pickled onions!”

“It doesn’t bother me, she is growing my pup inside her, so I am immune to it all.” Robin said his chest puffing with pride.

“Okay, Zander you ready to go?” Chloe asked.

“Yes, come on my Queen your carriage awaits.”

Chloe let out a deep breath, as Zander stood beside her, they looked every inch the king and queen they were. Zander was in his kilt again, whilst Chloe wore a long flowing white dress with a purple tartan sash pinned by a hand craft gold thistle at the shoulder. Both her and Zander wore matching purple velvet royal robes over the top. Underneath her long white dress, Chloe was rocking her favourite pair of doc martins, well she may be queen, but she was still herself. The throne room was packed full of the three packs, along with the Alpha’s, Luna’s and Beta’s of every other pack.

Both Chloe and Zander agreed that they should have Hamish and Douglas crown them. They walked forwards and stood before the congregation of werewolves, then took their seats upon the throne.

Hamish and Douglas walked towards them both, each carrying a crown on a purple cushion. Alpha Harry Luna Mary read out the blessing. Then bowing their heads Hamish and Douglas placed the crowns on their heads.

“All Hail Queen Chloe, and King Zander.” Alpha Liam shouted with a roar, and the whole congregation roared back in response.

Vicar Ted stood beside Liane, clapping his hands with a huge smile on his face.

“What happens now?” he asked excitedly, although nobody knew if it was for the coronation itself or the promise of whiskey.

“We all shift and run. The humans ride on the back of their mates.” Liane smiled at him.

“Oh how exciting, I cannot wait to see that.” Ted grinned.

“Well, you need permission to join the run on the back of a werewolf you are not mated to, but I happen to be good friends with the king and queen, and they already approved it. So Ted, would you like to join the run?” Liane smiled at him.

“Oh Wow, that would be amazing, such a blessing.” Ted shouted with glee.

Zander stood forward.

“We will now run together as is the tradition, we will run to the Royal Crescent Moon pack, where refreshments will be served.” He announced.

They all made their way outside the castle, then Chloe removed her clothes, as Zander did the same, and they shifted together, leading the run towards their home, both chuckling as they heard Ted squeal with delight on the back of Liane’s Wolf.