ChaseI woke early, having slept like crap last night. I had to meet with my security team to put my new measures in place for Lyse’s safety first thing and at some point, most likely after the coronation, I had to take her to meet with my dad and her parents. There was still a lot to talk about, and that’s without her knowing we were Fated. After she figures it out, things will get even busier.My assistant Sam entered and threw the heavy drapes open, letting the brightness of the sunlight pour in, eliciting a groan from me.“Sorry, Chase, but it’s time to start the day. I have your schedule here.”, she said, opening her organizer, glancing through the day’s plans.“Uh, Sam?”, I started.She glanced up and immediately turned a bright shade of pink as she glanced back down.“Yeah. Why don’t you at least let me get ready for the day and meet me in the office.”, I said.“Sure. Sorry.”, she said as she turned toward my private office.“No, Sam. My office downstairs.”, I corrected, glanci
ChaseI was pacing back and forth like a caged lion as Sam went over the day’s schedule.“What was that earlier, Sam?”, I asked, interrupting her.“First of all, you’ve never come into my private rooms without permission, then you question my company.”, I started, looking at her.“I- I’m sorry, Chase. The scent of a female in your rooms just caught me off guard for a second. I usually know who’s around you. It’s my job.”, she said.“No. Your job is to handle my schedule and administrative duties. My private life doesn’t fall under your umbrella of duties.”, I informed her.“I know. I just- we’ve known each other for so long…”, she began.“We have.”, I said, cutting her off. “However, I think that things have become too familiar.”, I continued, noticing her expression of shock and hurt.“All of this because I misspoke?”, she asked.“Not just that, Sam. It was crossing a line. Boundaries have to be put in place moving forward. I’m to be King tonight. That means a new set of rules. For e
ChaseFinally. I thought, impatient to have this line gone so that I could get out of here.I kept glancing around the room, searching her out as she walked around with her mother, talking to members from other packs. She was truly stunning to me. She walked with confidence and poise as she stopped to talk, her eyes seeking mine, giving a small smile when she saw me watching her.I looked up and saw that I was down to the last few well wishers, Havoc pacing with agitation and the need to mate our fated.‘Calm, Havoc. Almost done.’, I said.He all but roared his frustration in my head. I was feeling it too.I was down to my last guest. I looked up to find Harper watching me with a predatory gleam in her eyes as she stepped forward and placed her hand on my forearm.“Congratulations, Your Royal Highness”, she said, eyebrow raised. She ran her tongue over her top lip, becoming bolder as she looked at me.“Thanks, Harper.”, I replied, shaking her hand off of me.“I was thinking that I’d m
DoranI watched them from the shadows, planning.I saw the daughter of Mahogany Mountain’s Alpha go, a look of frustration and irritation on her face. Interesting.I’ll file that away for examination later. I’d bet that the exchange that I saw had some jealousy laden words along with it.I looked back to the window into the palace ballroom, observing her. It had to be her. She had to be the last Astrydian. I felt my dick getting hard looking at her. She was exquisite. And she was mine, even if she didn’t know it yet.I was about to link Simeon as I heard someone yell out…to me.“Hey! Name and your purpose here!”, a guard yelled out, approaching me.I laughed and turned to smoke as he watched on in shock.It was time to make things happen. Before she was marked. Hell, I didn’t even care if she fucked him. For me that part was just the challenge of breaking her, though it was sure to be satisfying as well, thoughts of her hot, wet pussy clinging to my shaft as I pumped in and out of he
ChaseI came back from hunting the Olc that was near the palace. We didn’t catch him, which was pissing Havoc off, but we did hurt him. My guards and warriors were still out following the trail.I had to get back to Lyse.I walked up the stairs and entered my suite, picking up her scent. I smiled to myself, hoping that she’d be the nosey type, at least where I was concerned. And she didn’t disappoint. It looked like she took full advantage of the open door.I inhaled deeply, her scent calming my Lycan as I followed it to my living area, anticipation coursing through my body.I found her curled up in my chair facing the windows that overlooked the forest, fast asleep.I brushed my fingertips over cheek, along her jawline, feeling little sparks run up my arm as I touched her.I leaned down and touched my lips to the shell of her ear, noticing how she moved closer as I said, “Wake up, Sleepyhead.”She looked at me through sleep filled eyes, as though she was waking up from a dream.We sp
ChaseWe made our way into my father’s office, Lyse’s parents and my father giving us smiles as we walked in.Lyse’s face turned pink at their knowing looks.“So”, I began.“So.”, Dad said, a smirk coming to his lips. I was pretty sure everyone in the room knew what we had been up to, between Lyse’s blush and the fact we only had time to get a quick clean up and not showers.“Congratulations are in order, I hear.”, he said, looking at Lyse.“Yes. And thank you.”, she replied, a bright smile cutting across her beautiful face.Her mom got up to hig her, whispering, “I told you it would be okay.”After a few moments of pleasantries and congratulations, it was time to get down to business.“Lyse.”, he began. “We know this going to be a huge adjustment for you. And we’re all here for you through every part of it.”, he finished, looking at her.“It is, and thank you. I’m sure I’m going to need some guidance along the way.”, she said gracefully.Dad looked at the Mitchells. “She’s going to b
AnnalyseChase and I went to the kitchen for something small to eat.I pushed my food around on my plate, not really feeling very hungry anymore. I just felt sad for Chase.“Lyse? What’s going on in that head of yours?”, he asked, gazing at me, his fingers brushing mine across the table.I sighed. “I just feel so bad, Chase. I feel like it’s my fault that your mom isn’t here with you and your dad.”, I said, looking into his eyes.“Lyse. My mom died in part, for me. She knew that your survival was paramount both to our kind, and to me.”, he said, sincerity in his face as he squeezed my hand.I smiled a small smile. “I wish that I could remember her, especially since she was my mom’s best friend. I’m sure they had a lot of stories to tell.”He smiled, the corners of his eyes crinkling. “I’m sure they did. My mom would have loved you, Lyse. She did love you.”I got up from the table, needing the fresh air that the outdoors brought.“I’m going to ask Tilda for some hot tea and sit in the
AnnalyseI woke up in the field of flowers, my head feeling foggy. How did I get here? I was in a cave near the field of flowers. I was just in the garden a minute ago though.I was trying desperately to shake the groggy feeling away.The last thing I really remember was Tilda bringing me a cup of tea in the garden.The tea. There was something in the tea. I remember thinking that it smelled and tasted a little off. But Tilda had made the tea. She wouldn’t. Would she? She seemed so happy that Chase and I were together. There’s no way that she would hurt us that way. Is there?I didn’t know any of the palace staff well, but I just didn’t get that feeling of malice through her aura. No, something else was going on.As more of whatever it was in the tea cleared my system and I became more alert, I glanced around, trying to get my bearings.I was in a cave. It was pretty deep, but the entrance looked onto the field of flowers.I had to overcome the fear that I felt and form a plan. There’