“Cheers!” shouted the crowds. They all lifted up their cup of wine and drank it in one gulp.
Agatha lifted her cup, but she hesitated as she didn’t want to drink the liquor.
A striking young man sitting in the men’s seating area said loudly, “Now, if you don’t want to drink, how about I take the shot for you.” He was Prince Brayden Cerise of the Red Wolves pack. He was the oldest of the sons. He have red hair with brown eyes. His hair was tied up into a bun. He looked masculine and also very fit.
Agatha frowns at him.
He smiled at her and raised his cup to her.
“Who are you?” asked Agatha.
“Who am I?”
“Yes.”
“The one whom miss you.”
Austin frowned at his words.
Agatha shyly looked away from him.
The women around her were giggling as Prince Brayden was flirting with her. They complemented her on how pretty she was that even the hardest prince to impress was amazed by her dazzling look.
Prince Brayden down his cup of liquor.
“Couldn’t they talk any louder?” thought Austin. He gulped down his liquor as he tried to drown out their gossip from across the room.
Juniper’s hand clenches tightly. She had her eyes on Prince Brayden since they were little. She always wanted to be his mate, but for whatever reason he didn’t like her. He was always avoiding her like a plague. Every time there is a gathering among the wolves, he would be talking with other women but her. She would be frustrated and stomp her feet angrily. Even if she is throwing tantrums, he would just look at her like she’s mad and walked off with the women in his arms.
Agatha accidentally locked eyes with Prince Brayden.
Austin was gripping hard onto his empty cup.
Prince Brayden chuckled at her beautiful gaze.
Agatha lifted her sleeves to her face and turned her gaze away from him. She was blushing behind her sleeve.
Austin drank his cup of wine. He didn’t care if another man was complimenting her. Even if they flirted, he wouldn’t be jealous. For their bond wasn’t even strong to begin with. It wasn’t like they consummated their bonding to make them full mates. He wasn’t going to let himself be bothered by it. In one year, their marriage will break, and their bond will be destroyed. She will be off on her own, and he will be free to choose another mate of his liking.
Prince Bo Cerise, the second prince of the Red Wolves said, “Princess Agatha, I would also like to make a toast to you too. For I have never seen a woman as beautiful as you.”
Austin pretended not to hear what the other prince was saying and chugged another drink.
Agatha blushed and the other young ladies giggled, Austin’s face remained unchanged. He didn’t want to show his emotions that he cared for his wife, for he despised her.
“Pfft, that’s what you said to me the other day,” said Juniper looking at Prince Bo.
Austin’s head tilted towards Prince Bo. “So, this man was also trying to court her, when he said he wasn’t interested in her,” thought Austin.
“Of course, I did. However, after talking to you, I find that you are spoiled and very rude. Making you very unappealing.”
Austin frowned at his words.
“What!” exclaimed Juniper.
King Leonardo laughed loudly. “You will have to excuse my Juniper, for I love her so much that I guess, I must have spoiled her. I will have to teach her some manners.”
“Of course,” answered Prince Bo, bowing to him.
Austin turned his gaze over to Prince Brayden. Prince Brayden was pouring himself another cup of liquor. His eyes was still staring at Agatha.
Agatha was pretending to pick on some of the dishes on her table.
The other ladies continue to giggle at the attention that Agatha was getting from all the men in the great hall.
Austin felt something burning inside of him, but he doesn’t know what it is. Ignoring that feeling he poured himself another cup of liquor.
One of the prince noticing Austin drinking quite a bit said, “Brother-in-law if you keep going at that pace you will really be knocked out before the night even started.”
Austin lifted his hand up to him and said, “I’m fine.” His gaze glared at Agatha. But Agatha was not looking at him. She was too busy being showered with all the attention of the men in the room.
“A toss to the lovely lady, Agatha,” said Prince Paul Sapphire of the Blue wolves. He have long blue hair that is tied into a ponytail. He have brown eyes with long lashes. If one was to see him without his men clothes, they would think he was a beautiful woman.
Agatha shyly picked up her cup and lifted it up to him.
“If I have known that King Leonardo of the Great Grey Wolf have such a beautiful and talented daughter like you, I wouldn’t have hesitated to come see you myself,” said Prince Paul, gazing at her.
“Well spoken,” said Prince Brayden.
“She’s beautiful and well manner,” said Prince Paul, smiling at Agatha handsomely.
Agatha blushed at him.
“Tsk,” whispered Austin.
“Cheers,” said everyone.
Austin also down his cup of liquor.
Prince Brayden looked at Agatha and tilted his cup towards her.
Agatha saw Prince Brayden gesture towards her, and she looked at him. She saw his eyes yearning for her. She gasped in surprise, and quickly looked away.
Prince Brayden laughed softly.
Austin’s hand was clenching tightly onto his cup now. He wasn’t angry or jealous, but he was annoyed that his woman was actually get hit on by another man from another wolf pack. His woman was so beautiful that she was attracting everyone’s attention to her. The pulse on his neck started to throb as he could see her sitting radiantly across the room.
Prince Brayden raise another cup of liquor at Agatha.
Agatha didn’t drink her cup from before but raised her cup to him.
Prince Brayden chugged his cup quickly.
Agatha looked at her cup and was unsure how to drink this type of liquor. She was not fond of drinking liquor and didn’t like the smell nor taste of it.
Austin got up from her seat up to her and took her cup and drank it. He looked at her with a cold stare.
Unsure why he looked at her the way he did, she looked away from him.
King Leonardo chuckled loudly. “Looks like these two couples are still shy at one another.”
Austin stared at her, but she didn’t look at him. He frowned at her at her coldness. No women have ever looked away from him before. For he was a handsome young man. He was attractive in every aspect. He was highly skilled in magic. He was the best swordsman. He was good at hand combat. He was a smart and cunning ruler. He took over the kingdom at the age of sixteen and for the past five years have risen it into fame.
Agatha didn’t bother to faze by his stare. She doesn’t even know why he’s looking at her like that. It’s not like she did anything wrong. He doesn’t’ even like her, so why can’t he just act like she’s invisible just like he told her on their wedding night.
EARLIER THAT MORNING OF THE WEDDING In her freezing cell, Agatha was still in mediation. She was finishing up her magic when she was rudely interrupted by loud clanging and banging of the bars to her cell.“Who is it?” she thought.“You go get her,” said the first maid.“No. You go,” said the second maid.“Well, I been here first, so you should listen to me.”“But I am higher rank than you, so you should listen to me.”“No. That’s not fair.”Agatha sighed as both of them were going to keep fighting and her food was going to get cold, and she wouldn’t have anything warm to eat.“Alright then, let’s go together,” said the first maid.“Okay, but you can’t lie to me,” said the second maid.“Of course not.”Both of them open up the cell door and enter. They both gasped as they saw her.Agatha was dressed in rags. She was so pale and white that the maids were frightened of her. The second maid nearly fainted as she thought Agatha was a ghost.“She’s not human. She’s dead,” said the first m
BACK TO PRESENT“How about a poem competition?” asked Prince Brayden. He was still looking at Agatha.“Very well. Very well. It’s been a long time since the great hall has had some laughter. How about Juniper, you start?” asked King Leonardo.“Humph, you two can play that game of looking at each other,” thought Juniper. “But I have my own ways of making you jealous too.”“Make it as interesting as you can,” said King Leonardo. He clapped his hands together.Juniper got up and started the verse of poem with the moon. She then turned to Austin and said, “King Austin, please continue the verse.”Austin got up and recited his poem. His poem of the moon was par with war heroes. Everyone was praising how talented he was. It went around in a circle traveling from those who wanted to verse about the moon.Then it was Brayden’s turned, and his moon poem was full of mystery. Everyone nodded their head as his poetry was quite mysterious.Soon it was Agatha’s turn. “Humph, you want to embarrass m
“Yeah. To imagine a curse princess being married to that dying pack of wolves,” said another princess.Austin clenched his fist tightly.After a short while, Austin also exited the party and left the great hall.Juniper, seeing that Austin had left the party made an excuse and also followed him out of the great hall.“King Austin,” said Juniper. She ran after him.“Princess Juniper, what are you doing out here?” asked Austin.“I came to find you.”“Find me?”“Yes.” She walked closer to him and pretended to trip on a pebble and fell into his arms.“Careful now,” said Austin. He was helping her steady herself.Juniper looked at him with shimmering eyes.“Are you okay?” asked Austin, with shock. His eyes widening with excitement at her alluring look.“Yes. Yes. I am. Thank you.”“Okay. Well then good night.” Austin turned around and left.Juniper frowned as to why he suddenly left. Didn’t he say that he liked her and fell in love with her at first sight? So why leave? Didn’t he ask for h
Austin couldn’t believe that he walked away from Juniper. The only person he wanted to marry to. She's the reason why he pledged his allegiance. She’s the reason why he went through all of this trouble to begin with. She's the one whom he wanted to be with. How he wanted her as his mate and his Luna. How he dreaded not taking her. Austin's pace quickened. He had to leave. Because if he didn’t, he would really do something he would regret. He would take Juniper right there and then. He had to go before he does something he shouldn't. That is hurting his mate. He nearly ran to his room as he was shaking off his feelings. When Austin got to his room. He stood outside, staring at the window. Looking at the woman who ruined it all, Agatha. How he hated her. How she had ruined everything. Austin went to the room and kicked the doors open. "Ah!" screamed Agatha. Austin stared at her with irritation. Agatha frowned at him. "You really have a way of knocking, don't you?" asked Agatha. A
“Meaning you and I will be in there,” Austin pointed to the bed. “consummating our marriage. Assuring our mating is bonded.” Austin whispers in her ears. "Everyone will watch as I take you." Agatha didn’t like what he was saying to her. She knows her father. Her father is short tempered and would probably do either one of those. Since her father wants to get rid of her, he probably forced them to mate so he can get rid of her. And that is something she doesn't want to do. Having a mate who’s going to cheat on her is a much more painful death than death itself. She doesn’t want someone who is unfaithful to her. Especially him, who is planning to bed someone else to break their bond. She refused to be with a man whose mind is always thinking about another woman. Alpha or no alpha she wouldn’t want any man like him. Being alone for so long she is fine with it. She would rather live a life alone than with someone else who would betray her. Someone who doesn't care or love her. Who thi
Knock. Knock. Austin’s face lit up as he thought it was Agatha. He rushed to the door and opened it but it wasn't. It was a maid. "Your highness, the carriage is ready," said a maid."The carriage?""Yes. Your carriage that you requested two days ago.""Oh.""Would you like for me to come get you ready?""No.""Very well." The maid bowed and left."King Austin," said Grump."What is it?" "Are you ready?""Yeah." Austin tied his hair up and put it into a bun. "Let's get going. We been far away for far too long.""Yes my king." Grump looked around and didn’t see the king’s mate. He asked, "Where is Princess Agatha?" "What do you mean?""She’s not in the room with you?"Austin frowns. He hadn't seen her all morning, so he wasn't sure where she was. Could it be that she went walking and got into trouble. She's been locked up for so long that maybe she doesn't know what’s good or bad. She probably can’t even tell whose good or bad either. He panicked and said, "Let's go.""Where?" asked
PLEASE READ THIS CHAPTER WITH CAUTION! It was nearly afternoon when her carriage came to a stop."What's going on?" she thought."Stop your carriage," said a man's voice."What do you want?" asked May."We want what's inside that carriage.""So, we went different paths because he was planning on killing me," said Agatha. "You dare touch our lady," said May. "I will chomp off your b*lls.""Oh. But we want her, and all your money," said the man."How dare you try to steal and robbed us."The man laughed loudly. "Kill them all."There was screams and footsteps running around her."He never planned on sending me away. He planned on murdering me. He sent me on my own so they could assassinate me. He didn't want to be involved in killing me, so he sent me away, so he won’t be caught or involved. How clever of him," she thought.Soon silence fell upon her. She could no longer hear the echoing screams of pain and agony.She heard laughter of the assassins."Let's get her," said a squeaky ma
Agatha sighed as the ghost disappeared. She looked up into the night sky and thought, “Where is my home?” "Your highness," said Grump."What is it?" asked Austin."I feel a distress from May.""What?""It seems they got into an ambushed.""Show me!"Grump played the visions of what was last seen by May.Austin was enraged as he heard the men trying to take advantage of his wife. He saw the leader rubbing his hands as he was excited about Agatha. His eyes widened and he panic, "Get to her quickly!" he shouted."Yes, your majesty."When Austin got there, he saw Agatha in her wolf form. “Oh, thank goodness we got here just in time,” whispered Austin. “They haven’t done anything to her.” “Yes. You’re correct,” said Grump.Austin looked at Agatha. She was pure white, her fur was thick and fluffy, and she had two tails. "What?" he questioned. He frowned as he had never seen any wolf with more than one tail. Her blue eyes was glowing beautifully. He gasped as he had never seen anyone like