جميع فصول : الفصل -الفصل 3

~FLORA~ THE COLD WIND blew harshly against the stone walls of the castle, carrying the salt of the sea into my chambers. I could feel fine grit settle on my lips as I gazed out the window. The thought of jumping down into the sea crossed my mind multiple times, but I did not have the courage to follow through. My name is Princess Flora. A princess without a kingdom, without a mother. I had only a father who was the Alpha of the North England pack, and who was about pawning me against my wishes to the Wolves of Scotland as part of a peace treaty. I could hear the cheering and celebratory voices coming through my thick wooden door. My fingers went white as I gripped the window sills tight. "Step away from the window, lass." The thick Scottish accent was thicker than butter. I yelped, startled, and spun around. My heart thudded in my chest as I regarded the man standing in the room. I had not heard him come in. Who knows how long he had stood there watching me? "Are you the bride?"

~CAMERON ~ I FELT IT. When the lady placed her hand in mine, I felt a tiny jolt run up my arm, and my beast purred in approval. I glanced at Lady Flora as we walked down the wooden stairs. Just as her name said, she was as beautiful as a flower, and her scent was invading my senses. She was not our fated mate, but perhaps this choice was a good one. The party was in full swing now. I was pleased to see that my men heeded my caution and were only drinking in small quantities. I caught the eye of my Beta, Duncan, and gave him a small, almost unnoticeable nod. He nudged the Gamma, Lachlan, and they both stood up as I approached. The rest of my men eased off the ale for some seconds as I made my way to the Alpha of North England. He was very merry, laughing with two large goblets of ale in his hands. I could not help but wonder why a man was so happy to see his daughter leave his pack. There was a gnawing feeling at the back of my mind, but I ignored it. "Ah, Alpha Cameron," he said