The Vampire King's Possession
Chapter 683. Queen of Vampires

Chapter 683: 683. Queen of Vampires

Mauve felt cold at Danag’s words. She had only considered the part where she was Jael’s mate as his lover. She had not looked at it from the perspective of the role she had to play in the kingdom as the Primus’ mate—the literal Queen of vampires.

"Please don’t overthink it," Danag said as she froze. "I just wanted to bring this to your attention, and I want you to be aware of your role. Human or not, the Primus has chosen you, and that is really all that matters."

Mauve nodded, but she could hear her internal screams. The doubts and the worry were slowly drowning her. Did she have what it took to be the Queen of vampires? Did Jael make the right choice? She knew he did. She didn’t want anyone else to be next to Jael as she was, which brought the question: Did she have what it took to lead, let alone lead vampires?

"I am here to help. Whatever you might need, please do not fail to ask, and know that your actions are also a reflection of the Primus."

"I truly cannot tell if you are here to help me, Danag, or if you want to see me crack," Mauve said as she dropped to the bed with heavy shoulders.

"Please, don’t say that, my lady. I know I have much to prove, but I would never try to sabotage you. Rather, I want you to come to terms with this rather quickly. For your good and that of the Primus, you can no longer casually exist in the castle as you once did. You need to understand your power and use it. If you don’t, they will walk all over you. If you think what I say now would make you crack, I very well fear you are not ready, and we don’t have time to slowly let you build your armor. The Lords are already starting to arrive; you don’t have much time left."

Mauve didn’t know if she should be grateful to Danag or if she should send him out of the room. She almost thought he was nicer when he didn’t approve of her. At least he was less harsh with his words.

"You have definitely given me a lot to think about, but I would have liked not to hear this on the day I find out that Vae’s mother is dead. I am grateful for the insight, but I don’t approve of the way you have decided to bring it to my attention. It feels a little cruel, Danag, and for one who says they are on my side, this looks very much against me." Mauve stood to her feet as she spoke, looking down at Danag.

"I apologize," Danag replied. "I plead that you overlook this mishap of mine. I was unaware of this, and I simply wanted to convey my worries. I was impatient because I feared I might not get another opportunity to speak to you alone. If you will be so kind as to let this slide, I will make sure never to repeat this mistake again."

"Danag, you don’t think I can handle this, right?" Mauve suddenly asked.

"I have never said that, my lady."

"Don’t mince your words now. You have had no problems telling me exactly what you think."

"I hope you will pardon my forwardness, but as you are right now, I do not think you can handle it, and there is only so much the Primus can protect you from."

"I see," she said. "Can you state exactly what makes me unfit for this role?"

Danag froze, and he slowly lifted his head. "I don’t think I am in any place to say that."

"I would really appreciate it if you did. How else would I fix what you deem wrong if I have no idea what it is?"

"I don’t think we have enough time to fully discuss this right now," Danag explained.

Mauve almost flung herself onto the bed. Every time she tried to clap back, he would say something that she had no counter to. Danag was clearly telling her she had so many issues that they would need more than a few minutes to deal with.

"Is that so?" she asked, recovering from his words, though not as quickly as she would have liked. "Well then, I would expect them in written form, but spare me the rest of today. I am still in mourning," she mumbled.

"Of course, my lady, please forg—"

Mauve didn’t flinch when the door was thrown open. This was such a normal occurrence she had grown to expect it. Danag, however, was startled, but he quickly composed himself. It didn’t help that Jael shot him with a look that could kill.

"Sire," he said.

"What are you doing in here, Danag?"

Mauve was quick to answer as she walked to Jael. "He was keeping an eye on me while Mill went to get you."

"He doesn’t need to be in here to do that," Jael said darkly.

Mauve touched his collar to distract him, and by the way his eyes flickered, her plan was working. "I didn’t mind his company. You may leave, Danag."

"Yes, my lady." Danag said with a look of relief on his face.

"Were you busy?" she asked when it was just them alone.

Jael grabbed her wrists and pulled her hands apart and away from his neck so he could lean closer to check her face. "Never too busy for you," he replied without hesitation.

Mauve blushed. She couldn’t help it. How could he say something that cheesy with a straight face? "I am glad to hear that," she said and looked away.

"You look to be in a better mood," Jael mumbled.

Mauve highly doubted that. Instead, it was quite the contrary, as a certain vampire had given her much to think about. She still didn’t know if Danag was on her side or not, but she knew Danag wouldn’t betray Jael unless he thought he was doing it for the greater good.

"Yeah, a little," she replied, slowly meeting his eyes. She couldn’t tell him about what had happened before he came in; she feared for Danag’s life.

"Did Danag tell you anything?" he asked, his forehead furrowing as he asked this question.

"Yeah," she mumbled, and Jael’s face darkened even more, and his grip on her wrists tightened.

"What did he tell you?" he asked.

"He congratulated me and told me he acknowledges me as your mate. He also said I could count on him for anything."

Jael loosened his grip, and she could see the surprise on his face. "He did?" Jael asked, and Mauve nodded.

As much as she hated what Danag had said to her, he was really the only one who didn’t like that she was Jael’s mate but had accepted it, and she couldn’t hate him for that. He might not think she was fit for the job, but at least he didn’t think she was a lost cause, and he was more than willing to help.

"That’s good," Jael replied.

Mauve could see the smile on Jael’s face, and her stomach knotted. Jael was strong, yes, but he was literally going against all vampires for her. That was too much. She had to do her part. She couldn’t keep acting like she couldn’t do anything about the fact that they didn’t want her.

"I heard you want to take a walk," Jael said.

Mauve nodded. "Do you approve?" she asked.

"No, if it were up to me, I’d lock you up and never let you out of my sight."

"Does that mean you’ll be in the locked room with me?" Mauve asked with a laugh.

"I suppose that’s what it means," he replied with a smile, and Mauve laughed some more.

"Well, that sounds very delightful."