Chris was packed with his possessions in the boot of one of the family’s SUVs. He had said goodbye to everyone, unsure how long his tour would last. Marc and his father had stated a few expectations. Mainly to not embarrass the crown, to remember who he was and it would be polite to stay for a week in each pack.
His guards were there to protect him and he would do well to remember that too. He sighed, wondering how much the guards would get in the way, and wishing at least one of the Gammas were going with them… but they weren’t. Marc had assured some of their best were going with him.
Matilda slid into the driver’s seat. Alright… he could cope with her. She was strong, graceful, and delicate like a samurai sword. “We’re nearly ready, My Prince.”
Chains dragged across the rough stone floor, he coughed, his throat dry. His ribs were sore but not as bad as the day before. The fear chilled him more than the damp cold air. He wanted his mother, his father, his brother. He wanted his sister to be OK… where was she? He was so scared. Be a good little boy, that’s what the man had said… he just needed to be good. The creek of the cell door swinging open made him scuttle back to the far wall as far as his chains allowed. Clouds of terror fogged his mind.Deep cognac eyes floated into the fog, he felt warm, he felt safe. He looked around, the dark dank cell had made way for a cloud of golden light, he was floating. Beautiful silky auburn hair tickled his neck as lips caressed the sensitive skin. No-one had ever kissed there, it felt so good. Large hands roamed over his chest and abdomen, his whole body tingling.
Chris flung himself face down on the bed, he had half an hour to get his arse in gear and get down to the ball that had been thrown for him. Luca was going to show him the way to the hall in the centre of their town.He didn’t want to go.Call him a whingy baby, but he hated social gatherings, he felt it would be fine if he didn’t have to have a massive smile on his face and dance with every available female. He was dreading it. He’d been kept busy during the day being shown their packland.He had to admit it was a lovely place, he could see that everyone was happy. Pups ran around without a care in the world. Full growns spent their spare time in little eater
The silence of his wolf only lasted until morning. Unfortunately, he’d take the silence anyday. ‘Mate. Mate knows. Mate upset. Don’t want anyone but mate.’ It was a constant monologue.Con.stant.‘Go to mate. See mate. Smell mate. I can smell mate. Want mate.’Chris pressed his palms into his eyes. He had to admit the night before in that alleyway had been an awakening. He’d never believe it would feel that good. Never believed it would happen outside of a mateship. And certainly
Over the next few weeks and the next few packs, he found himself being propositioned left right and centre… never for mateship, always for sex. Female after female was snuck into his room only then to ensure they left before Jaxson finished his shift.Yes, Chris had taken to ‘proving’ he didn’t need Jaxson through the only method that shut his wolf up. For a few wonderful hours, his wolf was silent. However, as soon as he came back, he made it known his anger, his irritation, his fury.His mind was splitting in half, he felt so much of a pull it was a sheer magnet forcing him from his room. But he stayed as he was, head in hands trying to shift the torrent of hatred his wolf was supplying. Letting him out for a run was a bad idea, Chris couldn’t see how he’d b
Jaxson pitched over, his hands on his knees after he’d finished the course this pack had set up. It wasn’t as complex as the one in the Royal packlands, but it was a lot longer. His head thudded with exertion… but it was a welcome feeling. “Did that in record time, no wonder you’re protecting the prince.” Matlock approached him, slapping him on the back in congratulations.“Gotta work hard,” Jaxson panted.“Yeah, can see that.”He’d heard bad things about the Huntermoon pack, but so far, he hadn’t sensed any issues. They were welcoming, the Alpha wasn’t as nearly hot headed as he’d heard, and the warriors trained hard.Matlock handed him a bo
Chris settled on top of the bed, not really ready for sleep but it was guard rotation in five minutes, so he’d hidden in his room. He let out a sigh, staring up at the ceiling with a blank mind. His mind had been blank a lot recently.A tap drew his eyebrows together. Then another. He sat up, looking at the door but it hadn’t sounded like anything banging against wood. He dropped his legs from the bed and approached the window. Peering through, he saw the future alpha, George. “Get down here!” he whispered up.“What are you doing?” he whispered back so his guards wouldn’t hear.“Sneaking you out! Just climb down!” Chris looked back at the door, should he?
Chris’ head pounded, the throbbing closer to when he had his head kicked in. A cold trickle ran down his spine. Why would his head be pounding so bad? Had he been in a fight? He couldn’t remember… shit! Why couldn’t he remember? He worked his tongue around his mouth, tasting alcohol, something sweet like sugar and musky pussy. He scrunched his nose up… it wasn’t a good taste to wake up to in the morning. He tried to run a hand over his face to wake himself up, finding him unable to do so. He frowned, cracking his eyes open only to immediately regret it with the blinding light of the sun’s surface. He groaned to himself. He pulled at his arms, wanting to sit up. Clan
“OK, what the fuck was that about?” Adam asked as they sniffed through the wood, looking for their charge. “What was what?” “That, back there with the Prince.” “I dunno, nightmare or sommat,” Jaxson replied flippantly. “No, you went in there like your fucking arse was on fire. Like you knew.” “He linked me.” “Only you?” Adam asked skeptically. “Well… it seems so.” “I heard him, Jax. I heard him.” Jaxson went cold, having a suspicion what he was on about. “The mind link? So why the fuck the th