The Prince’s Unwilling mate by Mutya

036 Ayla Griffin madeso angry when he threatened to wage war on another Alpha, just because he insulted me. Or tried to, why would | give a rat's ass about what a random Alpha thinks of me. Asking him to dance withwas a way to distract him. Defuse the situation before things get out. of control. That didn’t stopfrom chewing him out with a sweet smile on my face. Mid-chewing him out King Rodrick appeared behind us, brows knit in frustration. He didn’t speak up and | wasn’t going to be the first to speak up either. Griffin turned around stunned that | suddenly stopped talking.

“Son, can talk in my office now.” Rodrick told Griffin as it was not a question, his tone suggested so.

Taking my hand in his Griffin just nods. It feels good he holds my hand; | am a bit nervous about what he is about to tell us.

“Oh no, just you Griffin” King Rodrick says before turning to me. “As for you Ayla, thank you for trying to school my son. MoonGoddess knows he needs it, already behaving like a Luna. You should just go and have sfun Griffin will find you later” His words are kind as is his smile towards Yet he seems to be livid with Griffin, his posture was poised. His steps. seemed calm, complimented by the light smile on his face. Only his eyes 12:13 M 036 Ayla 288 Vouchers shone with anger betraying his true feelings. | felt bad for Griffin, what if the fact that up until today | had been so dismissive of our bond had made him feel so insecure that he lashed out like this? I felt bad because I should have been relieved that King Rodrick only wanted to speak with Griffin. Part ofwanted to follow them.

Confessing how | had been acting as a mate, King Rodrick would no doubt understand what I did to Griffin and go easy on him then. It felt unfair he mentioned that | was already behaving as a true Luna while | was the one that made Griffin feel so insecure.

But | had no tas Queen Isabella cwalking up to me. | suspected she was going to scoldtoo. Point out the responsibilities | had as a. future Queen and Luna. Or how my actions, my holding back from the good that was happening made Griffin act out like he did. | could not have been further from the truth.

“Care to joinfor a glass of wine dear?” She smiled at me.

Never did the conversation turn to the more serious topics | feared. She just pointed out sfamily members tellingwhat their ranks and ties to the pack were. We walked up to meet several of them. Griffin's entire family seemed warm, kind, and inviting. In fact, they remindeda lot of my family. Something that would make moving here if | ever got to that point easier. Being accepted into this big family would hopefully makemiss mine less. Cto think of it | should go outside tonight and give my parents a call. | have hardly spoken with them all weekend. They knew | was going to Griffin's and | am sure they are curious about how my weekend is.

15.34% D 12315 288 Vouchers Isabella had different plans though, after speaking with sfamily for a while. We moved on to the staff. Not everyone of course, which in a castle like this would be impossible. Just the higher-ranking staff. Her Beta and Gemma, the lead warrior who | was surprised to see was a she- wolf. | couldnt wait to text Kate and let her know. Next up were King Rodrick’s Beta and Gemma. Just like the family, they were kind and welcoming. Treatingwith the sregard they did any other member of the royal family. Tessie, Isabella’s Beta went as far as to offerher services if | had not gotten to know the pack enough to decide who my Beta and Gemma were going to be. Isabella’s eyes glossed over for a second and then Tessie backtracked.

“Well I know you have not accepted Griffin yet, and | don’t want to be presumptuous. It’s just you guys look so happy together and | just tried to give you one less thing to worry about.” She told me, clearly having been corrected by Isabella.

“Thank you, Tessie, it is a kind offer. One | will keep in mind” 1 reassured her.

And it was a kind offer, normally Beta’s and Gemma'’s retired with their Alpha or Luna. The ability to have Tessie as my Beta for a bit could have been extremely helpful. Sadly for me, it made the pressure worse. If | was to treat Griffin like he deserved | was going to have to show more. affection. Cover more, join him for events like this. The problem with that was that it would give off the appearance that | was in fact accepted him as my mate. Something | hadn't done yet, Griff and even his parents seemed to accept that. But there was no way we could control the opinion of an entire pack. After being stuck chatting to all 35.13% \% [e] 12315 036 Ayla the high-ranking pack members | finally managed to slip outside.

288 Vouchers “Sis, | met the royal lead warrior and SHE is really nice” | texted Kate before calling my parents.

As suspected they were excited to hear from me. Having lied to them about my bruises and the attacks had hurt them a lot. | want to make up for it and need ssolid advice. So | told them everything, about our’ huge fights. How Griffin felt, what he did to make it up to me. Or how | stopped denying the matebond so much. The fact that he almost waged war on an Alpha just to protect me. And they did givessolid advice, they were right. | was still too concerned about what other. wolves would think of me. Let them believe | accepted Griffin as long as | was true to him. Tell him what | was feeling so | wouldn't break hist heart more than necessary if | ended up not accepting him. Pointing out. there was a reason | had six months to decide. And not fourteen days. Feeling a lot lighter than | had moments before | turned around to head inside again. Griffin should be back now, maybe he wanted to dance withagain this twithouthaving to scold him. | chuckled when | considered asking him to dance withlike that. He seemed to have the ssense of humor.

“You have a beautiful laugh Princess” | recognized the voice immediately.

“Thank you, Alpha Rob, | was just about to head inside and ask my handsmate for another dance if you could excuse me” | smiled at him..

55.67% A 12315 036 Ayla 288 Vouchers Something about him was off, and standing on this balcony with him. Where no one could see us or overhear unless | screamed didn’t feel safe. | was right as he gently grabbed my elbow making sure | was just unable to move. As | was now unable to walk away without breaking free. He bent down so his mouth was close to my ear.

“I heard you are not sure of accepting Griffin, | get it our Princeling is a hothead. Not worthy of a cute little mate like you. | could always show you what mating with a real Alpha feels like” He whispered in my car, rank breath brushing my cheek.

Something insnapped when he offended Griffin while offering to useto cheat on his mate. | have not met her yet but no mate deserved to get cheated on. Even worse since his mark showed they were fated.

mates.

“Offering to cheat with the mate of a member of the royal family is treason. You are going to pack your shit, tell your wonderful mate you feel unwell and need to go home. Just act like the hit your fragile little ego took caused you a headache. If not | will have you very publicly arrested for treason and stating what it was exactly you did forto consider as treason. And if it is not yes My Lord or Yes My King you will not speak of or to my mate ever again. Have | made myself clear” | crossed my arms trying to look intimidating even with my small posture.

Anger swirled in Alpha Rob's eyes, and | knew he was considering if | would go through with my treats.

7341% 12:14 m 036 Ayla 288 (Vouchers “There you are Firecracker, | have someone who has missed you” Dillion. interrupted us.

From the smile on his face, | understood he knew exactly what he had interrupted.

“Thanks, Dillion givea minute to figure out if | need to help Alpha Rob call a cab or if | should call sof the guards,” | said followed by a fake smile.

“I am sorry for being a little of today Princess, my head is actually killingso | am going to take your advice and retire early” Alpha Rob muttered storming off..

Dillion laughed and then ledback to the ballroom, | figured it was Griffin who missed me. But when | saw who made his way over toalmost running | smiled opening up my arms and waiting for the hugs | missed so much.

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