Mated To The King’s Gamma By Jessica Hall

Chapter 21

All day lvy and I worked around the castle. Clarice was in an excitable mood, and the place seemed to buzz with energy. Clarice even let me choose my own chores halfway through the day, as long as I kept Ivy away from the kitchen area. I thought the request a little odd, but agreed, so we spent it outside raking while throwing the leaves at each other.

It was the most fun, and even Peter and the gardener joined in for a little bit before Damian scolded them and told them to both get back to work. Both Ivy’s guard and Damian followed Ivy like they were her shadow, but even Dustin and Beta Damian joined when we had our leaf fight after Peter left. It was great spending the day with Ivy. The day was very relaxed, but like everything, it eventually came to an end when Beta Damian called out to Ivy.

“My queen, it is time to go in. I think a storm is coming, and it is best you come inside before it rains,” he states, turning his attention to her.

Just a while longer, please?” Ivy begged him, but he shook his head. Looking to the sky, I noticed the clouds rolling in, and it did indeed look like a storm was approaching. Even the wind had picked up, blowing the leaves around the garden area. Thunder sounded in the distance, and a few streaks of lightning.

“I’m sorry, my Queen, but I must insist. The king wants you in bed by 8 PM,” Beta Damian tells hers. Ivy looks a little disappointed but knows she can’t go against the King.

“Fine, but stop calling me your Queen” Ivy says. Damian chuckles and clicks his tongue.

“As you wish,” he says, giving her a nod.

to do with myself. I join the other servants for dinner. After dinner, though, Clarice was still buzzing with excitement, and I

go about their duties, I go to see if there

wander off, yet they all tell me no. It was too early

busy. Whatever she was working on was

do need a little help, but you must promise not to tell Ivy. It is a surprise,” Clarice says, and I beam;

me to make a cake

few more weeks,” Clarice shakes her

is showing signs of shifting. The King noticed. We believe her birthday is tomorrow, or maybe the next day, but the king wants

before, and I was

not to tell Ivy. I don’t want her surprise

can’t wait to see her face,” I tell

I am making petals for edible flowers, so you can help if you want.” I nod eagerly. I would do anything to help bring a smile to Ivy’s face. So we set

while she put on the last finishing touches. I can’t wait to see the look on Ivy’s face when she sees it. We even made matching cupcakes that sat

the cake, I helped decorate the ballroom, and by the time I climbed into bed; I was exhausted but excited for what tomorrow would bring.

I found it impossible to sleep, so I pulled the sketch pad and pencils. I was so absorbed in my drawing hadn’t realized it was 1 AM when Dustin knocked on my door. He pushes the door open just as I close