"Get me more wine" I ordered the maid that had been assigned to me.The irritation I was feeling wasn't due to the wine or the fact that the one being I hated the most had been invited to my not-so-special occasion, or because I hadn't even seen-my-soon to be bride.No, the irritation came from the fact that I was about to be bound to someone I knew nothing about while the one whom I was mated to was out in the wild, either frolicking around or lying dead somewhere."Easy on the wine, Asher" My beta, William, carefully spoke as he entered my room. "We don't want you drunk when the Luna seeks your audience,""Or when it's time for the welcome party," he added as he sat next to me with a sober look on his face.Oh, I knew that look all too well. He was about to tell me something that wouldn't please me—or my wolf.I scanned his face for a while. "Well? Are you going to tell me what you found out, or do I have to force it out of you?" I aggressively said, trying my best to mask the curio
"It's been up to an hour and some minutes since Dante left” I spoke to Athena while pacing the room, my steps growing more anxious with each turn. "Do you think I said something wrong?"'I'm sure he'll be back soon. For now we should do as he said and get ready for the party.' Athena sighed and I immediately nodded, even though my heart still twisted uneasily.I guess I had gotten used to Dante's presence in just a short period of time that his absence felt a bit off and terrifying.The thought of him getting bored or upset with me and kicking me out had played in my head for a while."Is it because I called him Prince? Do you think he's still upset about that?"'Trust me, little one. With all the events that has transpired between us this evening, I doubt he'd chase us away because of a mistake as little as that'"We are his mate for crying out loud, stop worrying too much," she cooed gently.She was right, I was worrying too much. He didn't seem upset when he left me.I carefully ti
My body felt rigid as I stepped into the hot bath, my little monster throbbing more than it had when I felt Kira whimper in my hands as it felt the impact of the water, while reminiscing all that could have happened between Kira and I.Tasting her lips wasn't enough, I wanted more, I craved for more but deep down, I knew it wasn't yet time.'She's ready Dante.. she's begging to be claimed. I can feel her Lycan.' Kai, my Lycan, stirred wildly in my head, his voice rough and barely contained.'Calm down Kai,' I spoke calmly to my lycan. It was obvious I wasn't the only one going crazy by the mere presence of our mate but still, 'not now… soon.. very soon''I'm trying my best,’ he growled. ‘But her arousal a few minutes ago.. gods, Dante..' Kai tried his best to speak calmly but it was evident he was far from calm. He was right, again. Her scent had intensified as well as her arousal. It was evident she wanted me as much as I wanted her...But too much was at stake, and I didn't want to
Dante and I arrived back at the palace on foot, and the moment the maidens saw us they stared at us in what seemed like a mixture of respect and awe before bowing their heads.I guess that's the effect of the power he controlled or was it his beauty?He had placed the hood back on my head and held my hand tight claiming he didn't want a particular pair of evil eyes to see me and snatch me away from him."Take us to our chamber" He calmly told the young maiden that was closer to us and she quickly led us into the palace."Please follow me your highness" she spoke as we followed her through the hallways. I couldn't help but gush at the beautiful and intricate designs I saw, from the pretty statues to the astonishing paintings on the walls.Dante had been quiet since we got to the palace, I guess he was still upset at the fact I called him by his honorifics. But could he really blame me?The pretty maid stopped in front of a big majestic door and slowly pried it open."Your chambers, Y
I felt Kira's heart skip a few beats when she stared at me after I had asked for the undergarments.Her face was as red as a strawberry as she sat next to me looking beautiful and shy while she bit her lips, an action I had come to understand as her cute way of expressing herself when she felt nervous."Yes," The store keeper spoke as she quickly walked over to where I had seen a glimpse of the clothing.Kira slowly tapped my hand and I stared at her sweetly, ready to counter what she wanted to say. "Dan... Dante those aren't really neces...."A sweet yet mischievous smile appeared on my face as I tried to play coy. "They are not?" "I've gotten them, Sire," the lady hurriedly said as she dropped a bunch of female lingerie in front of me.I stared at the flimsy piece of clothings in front of me having no idea as to what to do or say, but from the corner of my eye I could make out Kira's face as she blushed so hard, it made her cheeks puff. Her fingers fiddled nervously with the edge
"My lady," Dante said as he offered me his hand, guiding me out of the carriage.The air around Blackthorn palace was heavy, yet there was this strange familiar feeling."Wow," I murmured as Dante held my hand. "It's beautiful"He smiled but didn't say anything. Instead he gently readjusted the hood he had made me wear earlier, his fingers grazing my forehead with care."Where's the nearest ladies store—I mean, the one the Luna and her daughter shop from?" Dante asked one of the ladies that had stood next to the carriage to welcome him.***The ride down to the Ladies clothing store wasn't as short as the lady had described."Beautiful… That must cost a fortune," I muttered to myself as I stared at the prettiest purse I had ever seen in my life, displayed behind the glass like a treasure."I believe this is the place." Dante's words brought me back to my senses."Shall we?" He said as he guided me into the store.'Wow…' I inwardly cried out, completely in awe.The store was different