The Demon's Little Wolf

CHAPTER 47

Analise's POV

The closed, double doors felt like a one-way portal in front of me and once I passed through it, everything would change. Whether it would be for the better or worst, all depended of me because I was tied of letting others dictate my life or let their words mould me into something I was not.

It was time to finally be me.

The noises behind the doors came to a silent hum as the guards opened the door for us, introducing me to the new world- my new world- and future I was about to set foot in. The guards at the sides of the door bowed their head in greeting as Alexander's hand that was around my waist pulled me closer.

"You got this." He encouraged before we started walking in the room.

I could feel the eyes of the people boring holes into my skin as they assessed me and passed silent judgements in their head. They watched my every movement from the way I walked to how my facial muscles formed a soft smile. I steeled my spine, holding my head high as we walked on the carpet that lead to the thrones, ignorign their stares.

I could feel the slight animosity amongst the people and honestly, I was not offended for if I was in their place, I would most probably react in the same way. Though, I knew I had to do everything I could to turn their animosity into something else, something more welcoming and less hostile.

Gaining their trust and breaking past their barriers could prove to be a challenge but I could overcome this new hurdle. After all, I did manage to break past Alexander's- their leader- barriers.

As we were walking, I was too busy trying to keep up a confident and composed look that I didn't notice the person who bumped into me.

"Hey little one." I said as I looked down to see a cute little boy looking at me with his cute, round hazel eyes and slightly red cheeks. I crouched down to his height which was difficult given the dress I was wearing. "What is your name?" I asked softly, stilled looking at his cute, chubby cheeks that I so wanted to pinch.

"Owen." He replied, his cheeks turning a shade darker and his lower lips protruded out into a small pout and I held myself from gushing over him and acting like my grandmother.

"You-you are so pretty." He said and at the same time I felt Alexander crouch down beside me, gasps erupting in the background either for Alexander's actions or Owen's words.

"I am so sorry your highnesses. He passed in between guards and came here." A lady, eyes wide with panic and flushed cheeks who I was guessing was his mother came towards us.

I gave her a reassuring smile. "It is fine." I ruffled his hair a bit. "Thank you for the compliment. You look handsome too. Though, now that I have said it, some people might be offended." I glanced at Alexander who sent me a glare, his jealous side showing.

I heard a few chuckles go off around us and that got my nervousness from earlier to reduce. Alexander let out a huff as Owen presses a small kiss on my cheek, taking me by surprise.

"You have a really cute boy." I said to his mother as I stood up to my full height.

"Thank you so much your highness." His mother smiled at me as she held Owen's hand. She bowed before both of them disappeared into the crowd behind the guards.

"Looks like even kids are falling for you." Alexander whispered in my ear as we continued walking towards the throne.

"Well, I can't do anything if I am that charming." I replied in a low whisper. "Besides, if someone as handsome and cute as little Owen falls for me, then I consider myself very lucky."