Chapter 280: The expedition
"Lyra, I want you to meet someone" Lyra’s thoughts came to a halt hearing Lucas’ words. He looked so excited as he guided her in a certain direction, "This is Mona, my sister"
Lyra smiled at that while looking at Mona, "I have heard quite a lot about you, Your Majesty" When both she and Lucas decided to share about each other lives, Mona, his sister was the first he mentioned right after his parents. Lyra could see that Lucas cherished his little sister. She also knew that they were technically half-siblings but this was not a big issue in the Beast world. Her Snake babies and Lion cubs were a good example in this regard. They loved each other like any normal siblings would back in her world.
Mona, on the other hand, snapped out of her stupor before greeting back, "There is no need for such formalities, You can call me, Mona"
"Well...."Lyra drawled out not sure about that. She had been especially careful with the females here because most of them were unnecessarily hostile towards her but this was Lucas’ sister so she thought it was alright, "Then, Welcome to the snake tribe, Mona. I hope you enjoy today’s banquet"
"I’m sure I’ll do" Mona briefly said not missing Lyra’s uneasiness. Well, this was their first meeting. She was sure Lyra would come out of her shell as time went on and show her true colors. Mona still didn’t believe Lyra to be fully innocent because females especially royals behaved and put up a facade in front of the females that were in their own standing to not create any unnecessary trouble in the future. That was why Queens were in a different league than the rest of the females. The former had to have some tricks up their sleeve to bag a King as their mate. And Mona was alright with that because she herself was the same when she met Sheru. She saw potential in him and seduced him. She wanted to bring the powerful tiger tribe’s backing to her maiden tribe. The black wolf tribe was such an eye-sore to the Silver wolf tribe back in the past and the only way she could keep the former in check was by mating with Sheru.
She somehow learned about Elena’s plan to take the tiger king as her mate. Mona could never let that pesky female have that much influence. Not when Elena could pressure her brother more than before if she had become the tiger queen. If that really happened then there was nothing the Silver Wolf tribe could have done other than sacrifice Lucas.
"I’ll excuse myself now, everyone" Mona’s thoughts came to a halt when she heard the Lion King’s words. She saw as he kissed his mate’s cheek before saying, "Enjoy the banquet, Sweetness. I’ll return if possible"
"You must," said the Lion Queen, "Return to me before I start to miss you"