The Royal Mark-Chapter 203: Rocco

"That was you? Are you telling us that it was you who destroyed our whole courtyard and garden and made everyone panic?" Elandir asked, completely astonished.

Elsa smiled awkwardly as Elandir stared at her shocked while her mother shook her head as she cleaned up.

"That was amazing!" Queen Ydril exclaimed making Elandir flabbergasted again.

He can’t believe his mother was impressed by Elsa’s destructive power.

"When I saw your dog’s eyes glow, I knew something exciting was gonna happen and I am right! That was marvelous!" Queen Ydril said.

"I wouldn’t say it was that marvelous, given the fact that I seemed to have destroyed a lot of things inside and outside," Elsa then pointed to the broken decorations in the guest room.

"Oh, don’t mind that dear. The servants will clean that up. It’s about time for me to redecorate this mansion anyway," the queen said.

"Thank you so much for your help and hospitality, Your Majesty," Hera said.

The queen giggled and said, "That’s nothing compared to the things that you doing for our Qiryn which is also your home now. Once everything is settled, invite your father, King Allister here and your mother, Mistress Valeria. Or should I say Queen Valeria now?"

"I am not sure about that, but we’ll see. For now, let’s leave the new mother and son so they can rest. I want to discuss something with you in private if that’s ok," Hera said to Queen Ydril.

"You’re right. Elandir why don’t you give the baby back to his mother? He must be hungry. He is yet to drink his first milk," Queen Ydril suggested to her son.

Elandir smiled and approached Elsa, "What is his name? I can’t keep calling him Little Prince forever." He then handed over the baby back to Elsa.

"Rocco... His name is Rocco. It means rock because he is my rock in the midst of this war," Elsa said as she stared happily at her son.

"That is a wonderful name, sweetheart. Do you need anything before I leave the two of you?" Hera asked.

"I have got everything that I need here, Mom. Thank you," Elsa said and Hera kissed her on her forehead.

"Elandir go and tell the cook to make some vegetable soup for Elsa," Queen Ydril ordered before everyone left.

When Hera closed the door, Elsa couldn’t hold it anymore. Her tears fell and she cried, pouring her heart out.

"Chris... I wish you were here..." she kept crying as she hugged her newborn baby.

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[She gave birth... His name is Rocco...] Yakobo told Chris who was chained in his room and staring out of the window.

’I wish I was there with her, holding her hand. She must be very lonely,’ Chris said to his wolf.

Unknown to everyone, Yakobo was able to break free from the witch queen’s spell during their encounter in her dream. Through him, Chris could get information about Elsa since Yakobo could feel her emotions and hear her thoughts even though Chris blocked her to prevent the metal choker from electrocuting him.

[Our mate is very brave. But she’s crying right now and cursing you,] Yakobo said.

’She has every right to curse me. Especially after I agreed to Yvonned to mark her on the blood moon night,’ Chris sadly uttered.

[I’m just kidding, why are you so serious? She crying, yes. But not cursing you. She misses you. Or maybe she missed my wits.]

Chris chuckled at his wolf. He knows he is trying his best to cheer him up but even though after learning that Elsa is pregnant and gives birth, all he feels is sadness and longingness.

’I wonder what he looks like, our little Rocco,’ he uttered.

[He has your eyes and our mate’s hair. And for sure he has my intelligence!]

’Do you really have to include yourself all the time?’

[Of course! Now that our mate can go back to training after a few weeks and also gained her earth element, are you still going through your plan?]

’Yes, I will. This is for my sister and her father. My wife will understand why I am doing this. I trust her but I don’t want her to get hurt. So I will be doing this by myself,’ he said.

Yakobo scoffed, [As if our mate would listen to us what more follow our warning? It will only make her more motivated to follow you here. As if you don’t know her well.]

’I am hoping that Rocco will keep her occupied. She must not come here during the blood moon unless she has gained Ciel. Or else, it will just ruin everything,’ Chris said.

Yvonne suddenly barged into Chris’ room without knocking and behind her was the modiste and her assistants and servants with different kinds of clothing.

"You don’t know how to knock anymore?" Chris sarcastically said.

"Oh, do I have to? Oh, sorry you are right, I should have knocked when I brought other people with me into your room because you might be naked. But darling, that is fine. I will see you naked on our mating night so don’t be shy now," Queen Yvonne audaciously stated.

Chris sighed and crossed his arms as he looked at the witch queen disgusted. "What are all these?"

"Can’t you see, darling? Choose what you want to wear on our marking night. I have invited a lot of prominent witches, demons, and vampires to attend the ritual during the blood moon. So you have to look at your best," Queen Yvonne said.

Chris frowned and asked, "Did Stefan approve of this?"

"Of course! In fact, it was the vampire king who reached out to me, saying he is your friend and he wants to support your decision. He sent out an early gift, so I invited him, I told him he was free to invite the nobles in Vrenada."

Queen Yvonne, took two pairs of suits and handed them to Chris before saying, "Here... I think white and gray both look good on you but I can’t decide. I have to see you wearing it before I can choose. Alaric will be wearing black already so I want you to wear a different color.

Chris followed what the witch queen said and headed behind the divider to change his clothes.

[This is tiring, Christopher! Can’t we just bite her head off? Pleaseee!!!] Yakobo pleaded.

’Shh... Be patient. Now is not the right time. Shut up and don’t ruin my plan. Let her think that I am her obedient plaything. I also can’t wait to get back at her,’ Chris said while changing.

"Your Majesty..."

Chris heard Lexi’s voice so he peeked out of the divider and hurried up to put on his suit.

"I just want to ask if you prefer to pre-assign the seats of the guests or do you want them to take whatever seat they want?" Lexi said.

Chris was not allowed to interact with any of his allies unless the witch queen was with him. So seeing Lexi after a long time was good news for him.

"Let them decide where they want to sit. I don’t them to feel forced," Queen Yvonne said.

"Understood. How about the flowers? Will you–"

"What is going on here?" Chris emerged from the divider and asked. 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

"I forgot to tell you that Lady Alexandra, volunteered to become our event organizer and I thought why not right? Her family throws the best balls in Arcanis after your mother died so it would be best to let her do it. Plus, she said that she wanted to restart again and vow her alliance to me. I’d say she made the right choice."

"Oh, I see. I heard flowers, what about it?" Chris asked Lexi.

"You Highness it is for the aisle and centerpiece of the table," Lexi explained.

"Check my mother’s garden. I ordered the gardener to maintain it even if my mother is gone. And I believe there is a white flower that is in season soon just right before the blood moon. God and check it. Make that the bouquet of your queen. My mother planted it herself and it is her favorite. I want Queen Yvonne to have it," Chris said.

Lexi tried to hide her smile, and nodded, "Your Majesty, if there’s nothing else, I would go."

The queen nodded before turning to Chris. "You surprised me, my prince. I didn’t know you had that sweetness in you." She then approached him and fixed his collar.

"There are still many surprises waiting for you. But I will reveal it little by little, it wouldn’t be exciting if I show it all to you in one go right?" Chris said.

[Liar!] Yakobo commented which Chris ignored.

"Oh! You are making me so happy! My decision to choose you was right. That Alaric is weak and useless. So what do you think of your suit?"

"I like the white one. I will be visible to everyone and that’s the way it should be since we are the stars of that night," Chris replied.

"You are absolutely right!" she exclaimed before turning to the modiste. "Make my gown white too. Make sure it will look good or I’ll turn you into a frog, understand!"

The modiste nodded and started packing up all the clothes that they brought.