Chapter 119: Chapter 119

Liviana’s POV

Rainer and I made our way to the pack clinic.

I glanced at Rainer and chuckled.

He still had that frown on his face.

“Do we really have to visit him? You said you were sure that he’s fine because you healed him” Rainer whined.

I nodded.

“Yes he’s physically fine. I did crash his ego though. That hurts worse than any deep wound” I said with a shrug.

Rainer was still sulky.

He doesn’t seem like he hates his father though so that’s a good thing.

This displeasure is a temporary thing, I’m guessing.

Sometimes, it’s normal for parents to have different opinions on different matters.

It’s absolutely fine.

“You can’t possibly be keeping tabs on your father for me, right? If that’s the case, I’m going to feel really guilty and I’ll blame myself every night—” I tried guilt tripping him a little.

“I’m not falling for it, Liviana” he said.

I laughed.

He got me.

Rainer sighed.

I’m sure he needed a little more time to sulk a bit but I don’t want tomorrow to come knowing that Rainer and his father are not on good terms just because I was trying to prove his father wrong.

I’m not that childish.

They can do it after my princess coronation tomorrow instead.

“Tell me, Rainer” I said.

Rainer looked at me.

“What kind of relationship do you have with your father?” I asked curiously.

Rainer sighed.

“We have an okay relationship” he simply answered.

I frowned.

“You’re not sleeping in Luke and I’s room tonight” I said acting petty.

Rainer laughed.

“I’m kidding” he said.

I looked at him again.

Rainer took a deep breath.

“As a kid, I used to do everything to please my father” he started.

“He was one of the most respected warriors in Halo. I wanted to follow in his footsteps. I wanted to be like him. I wanted to be a warrior too. I wanted to be strong and I wanted to be respected” he continued.

Rainer sighed.

“I spent all my life proving myself to him. I trained day and night. I did everything I can to earn my position as the head warrior of Halo. But nothing I ever did or achieved was enough for him” he said.

There was a hint of sadness in his voice.

“I even lost my mate because I was too busy proving to him that I was good enough. That time, it was all that mattered. Proving myself to him” he said.

I felt pain in his words.

“I don’t think I ever have those warm father and son moments with my father, Liviana. The kind of relationship that I have with my father is filled with attempts pf trying to make him proud and failing. It’s nothing else than that” he said sadly.

I stopped at my track.

Rainer looked back at me.

I just looked at Rainer for a moment.

“I’m sorry” I felt the need to say.

Rainer gave me a small smile.

“It’s fine” he said.

I just kept staring at him.

Then, I bit my lower l*p and gulped.

“Rainer” I said.

“Yeah?” he replied.

I took a deep breath.

“I….I’m proud of you” I said.

Rainer looked at me without a word.

I looked away as I flushed red.

“I’m proud of what you’ve achieved in life. I’m proud of who you are today. I…I’m just proud of you” I said not looking at him.

I wasn’t embarrassed.

I mean everything.

But maybe I was feeling shy?

I didn’t even know I could feel shy.

Since when did I ever feel shy?

Rainer made his way to me and before I could even say anything else, he pulled me into a hug.

I tensed up a bit.

What am I supposed to do in this situation?

Rainer placed his chin on the top of my head as he hugged me.

“Thank you” he muttered.

I smiled and nodded.

Then, Rainer looked at me.

“That means more to me than you think” he said with a smile.

“You deserve the recognition” I told him.

Rainer smiled.

After that, we went straight to the pack clinic.

“Your majesty, captain” the nurse greeted us.

“Is my father awake yet?” Rainer asked the nurse.

“Yes, captain. He woke up only a few moments ago” the nurse said.

Rainer nodded.

We made our way to the room where Rainer’s father was.

Then, we entered the room.

Rainer’s father turned to look at us.

He immediately frowned when he saw me.

“How are you feeling, Rolan?” I asked.

“I’m feeling just fine, your majesty” he simply answered.

I nodded.

“Good to know” I said and glanced at Rainer.

Rainer was looking at his father with obvious displeasure.

I nudged Rainer and gave him a look.

He sighed.

“You’re not planning on staying here for the night, right?” Rainer said.

“Obviously not” Rolan said.

“All I need to know is that you’re fine” I said and tapped on Rainer’s shoulder.

“Rainer, I’ll wait outside for you. You can take your time talking to your father” I told Rainer.

Rainer furrowed his eyebrows at me but I only gave him a look.

I opened the door and looked back at Rolan.

“I don’t hold grudges, Rolan. I just wanted to let you know that” I said and left the room.

I stayed outside and waited for Rainer until he finished talking to his dad.

I kept myself busy by talking with the nurse in the pack clinic.

After a while, Rainer came out.

“Ready to go?” I asked.

Rainer nodded.

I said goodbye to the nurse and Rainer and I made our way back to the palace.

“Had a good talk with your father?” I asked.

“It was fine” he said with a shrug.

I chuckled.

“I’ll let you off this time” I said.

Rainer chuckled.

We arrived in the palace without any more arguments of any sort.

Luke and I prepared for bed since it was an important day tomorrow.

Then, there was a knock on the door and my grandparents peaked in.

“Getting ready for bed?” grandma said.

I nodded.

“Is everything okay?” I asked.

They nodded.

“We just wanted to check up on you that’s all” grandpa explained.

I chuckled.

“I didn’t cause any more trouble” I said.

They both sighed.

Luke and I went to them and gave them a hug goodnight.

“Goodnight, grandpa. Goodnight, grandma” I said and waved them off.

I sighed when they were out of sight.

It took a lot of convincing and explaining earlier to my grandparents of what had happened.

It was the first time that I had seen grandpa like that since I came here.

I surely wasn’t looking forward to it ever again.

Rainer came out of the bathroom while I was tucking Luke in.

“Your grandparents came?” he asked.

I nodded and tucked myself in beside Luke.

“Yeah. They were just checking if their granddaughter got into trouble again before her special day” I said.

Rainer chuckled.

“Goodnight, Rainer” I said.

“Goodnight, Liviana” he said back.

I laid beside Luke and went to sleep.

I only woke up when I felt someone slightly tapping me.

“Your majesty, it’s time for your big day”

I fluttered my eyes open and immediately saw Rainer.

Rainer flashed me a smile.

“Good morning, princess. Your guests will be coming in half an hour” he said.

My eyebrows furrowed as I sleepily sat up.

Luke was still sleeping beside me.

“Guests?” I said.

Rainer nodded.

“Yes. You’re grandmother asked some people to come for your aid for this special day” he said.

I huffed and looked to my side where Luke was sleeping.

“I have 30 minutes?” I asked.

Rainer nodded.

I slightly g*****d as I got off bed.

I gave Luke a k**s and went straight to the bathroom.

I went to the shower and bathed.

I did everything I needed to do.

I put on a robe and got out.

I saw Rainer holding my sleeping son.

“I’m transferring Luke to his room. Kaley will be in charge of him while you get ready. We’ll come get him after you’re all ready” Rainer told me.

I nodded and made my way to Luke.

I gave Luke another k**s.

“They’ll be here in 5” Rainer told me.

I nodded and he went out with Luke while I stayed in my bedroom.

I didn’t bother change because I knew that I’ll change later anyway as well.

A few minutes later, someone knocked on the door and it opened.

“Your majesty, you have visitors” a helper said.

I nodded.

“Let them in” I said.

The helper opened the door and a few females came in with a ton of luggage.

They should’ve brought a whole salon at this rate.

“Your majesty” they bowed to me.

I gave them an acknowledging nod.

They motioned me to sit down on a stool.

I did just that.

Rainer came inside the room and I saw how the visitors ogled over him.

I chuckled.

“We’re going to start now, your majesty” one of them told me.

I nodded.

“Okay” I said.

They started on doing my makeup and hair.

Rainer just sat on a love seat while watching me.

“Don’t you have anything else to do, Rainer? I’m sure you need to prepare for today too” I pointed out in the middle of my makeover session.

“I already showered before I woke you up. My clothes for today are already in your closet. I can get dressed before you later” Rainer said with a shrug.

I chuckled.

He has better things to do but refuses to do it.

I’m not even a child that needs looking after.

“After this day, I want you to go back to your original head warrior duties” I told Rainer.

Rainer frowned.

“I am doing my duties” he said.

“I can handle myself just fine now, Rainer. Luke is being looked after Kaley and grandma as well. You can go back to being the head warrior from tomorrow on” I said.

Rainer gave me a sad look.

I sighed.

“Let’s talk about it after the ceremony” I said.

Rainer sighed.

The people doing my makeover continued with what they were doing.

After who knows how long, they finished.

“Oh my! You look beautiful, your majesty”

“You’re gorgeous, your majesty!”

“What a beauty!”

They flocked over me.

I tried not to frown.

“Can I change now?” I said.

“Oh of course, your majesty” they said and guided me to go to my walk in closet.

I saw Rainer get out from there but I doubt he saw me because I was surrounded.

We went inside the walk in closet and the women helped me get in gown.

It was a beautiful blue gown with golden details.

It had a detail that hugged my body well and a ball gown detail on the back and sides.

I looked at myself in the mirror.

My eye glowed gold for a moment.

The gown complimented both my eye color.

“Her highness had it specially made for you” the woman beside me said.

I smiled.

Of course.

We made our way out of the walk in closet.

I saw Rainer’s back as soon as I got out.

He was wearing a navy blue tuxedo.

Then, Rainer turned to look at me.

His eyes slightly widened as he looked at me in awe.

“Wow” he said.

I chuckled.

“Should we get Luke now?” I said.

Rainer didn’t answer as he continued to stare at me.

I snapped my fingers at him.

“Earth to Rainer Black. Yooho” I teased.

Rainer looked at me and chuckled awkwardly as his face turned red.

I laughed.

“Let’s go” I said.

Rainer nodded.

“Thank you” I said to the people who helped me.

They gave me a bow.

After that, we went to fetch Luke and I was briefed about the ceremony.

Now, I’m currently waiting to make my entrance and be introduced to the people of Halo.

“You okay?” Rainer asked.

He was holding Luke in his arms.

I nodded.

“I’m fine” I said.

Rainer smiled.

“Don’t worry. You’ll make a wonderful princess” he said and gave me a wink.

I chuckled.

“Introducing to you, Princess Liviana White of Halo!” I heard my cue.

“Go get them” Rainer encouraged.

I smiled as the doors opened.

I made my way to the front.

I immediately saw the people below as they looked up at where I am.

I stopped in front with my head held high.

“With the power vested in me, I now crown her majesty, Liviana White as the first princess of Halo” the man said and put the crown on my head.

I am now…officially the Princess of Halo.