His Queen (Royal Series #1)

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Hera's POV

After reading those texts, I felt useless. Worthless. Slutty. Everything they had said about me was true. If I truly loved Connor, why would I be whoring around the Prince? I turned my phone off, but it kept buzzing as new messages came in. Even Luke is against me, he's my best friend.

I felt Dante's warm hand rest on my cold, damped cheeks. I didn't know he was here! Sh!t, now he's going to ask about it and is going to start a damn war! "What's wrong, Mi Amor?" His voice was gentle. But I could tell him, he'd get mad. He scares me when he's mad. I shook my head and tucked my knees to my chest. He sat in front of me and held my chin up, so I was looking into his eyes, "Hera, why are you crying?" His tone was serious. I could tell he wasn't going to leave until I spill.

"I-I'm fine. Just go to your m-meeting." I mumbled, sniffling and wiping my tears.

"You're not 'fine'. Just tell me. I'm not leaving until I see a smile on your face." He pulled me into his chest, I could help but cry and sob. My best friends, for almost two decades, just start to hate me for getting it on with my mate. I had to show him. He wouldn't leave me alone. I slowly unlocked my phone, going straight to SC. I hesitated before opening the new messages, but I did anyway and scrolled to the beginning. I teared up as I read some along the way.

As I handed my phone to him, I watched as his face grew to pure anger and hatred. "I will kill them." His voice was stone cold, I need to know what he was thinking. His big hands gently rubbed my back as he kissed me in an 'It's going to be okay' way. It felt so good to be close to him, but I don't love him. That's the entire point. I'm a slut. Fvcking him because I was horny and he was there. I want to love him, I really do, but I don't just yet.

"I just want my f-family. I don't even know my mom or dad. It feels as I was just... Created." I sobbed into his chest. His breaths were quick and hard, he was furious,

"I'll do whatever I can, bebita." He mumbled. His voice was serious, he wanted to do something. But he couldn't. Not even the King would help me. 

Dante's POV

I called my mom to stay with Hera while I was out. I need her to watch my little mate and to strengthen their bond. My mother is the most important woman in my life, Hera is the most important asset in my life. Those things they called my baby girl are unacceptable. They need to learn their lesson. A bunch of pu**ys can't just waltz into her life and cause pain, just because she had sex. I'm her mate for fvck's sakes! She's MY girl! 

I stormed to the arena, most of my soldiers were standing there, ready for a fight. Valkirye Pack wouldn't see us coming. It's fine if they talk about me, but my mate? My friend? My other side? My love? That's utterly intolerable. "There have been false declarations addressed to our Luna. The future Queen. The mother of our Pack. They need to be put in their right of minds, taught a lesson. Tonight, we gather in the indoor arena to plan. Tomorrow, we fight." I growled in my Royal Alpha Echo. They cheered, leading me on. 

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I quickly hurried back home after planning the attack. It was about 1 am, so I thought Hera would be asleep. When I walked through the hallway to my home, I noticed a guy leave. I growled and pushed him into the wall. Did Hera just cheat on me? I punched him, then squeezed his throat, "What the fvck!" I shouted, kneeing him in the junk. My rage and anger took over, I didn't even notice Hera prying me off him. "Who the fvck is that?" I growled at Hera. 

"Calm down. Dante, this is Hayden. Hayden, this is Dante. My mate." Kronos purred as she proudly stated us as her mate. Hayden... That name rang a bell, "He's the guy I went with to get your gift."  Oh,