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The hidden Lycian Princess

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Gabriella was adopted as a baby by humans.

And as she got older, things began to feel and seem different, like she didn't belong in the human world.

As time went on, Gabriella yearned to explore the forest that bordered her father's property. One day, Gabriella went to ask her adoptive parents about her birth parents, and they changed the subject, so Gabriella took matters into her own hands.

And on her seventeenth birthday, all of the secrets came out, and her life became different from the one she had been living.

The choices Gabriella has to make could mean life or death to the people she was adopted by.

Will Gabriella be strong enough to keep the dangers that lurk in the shadows at bay?

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*Gabriella's POV* I was sitting by the lake studying for my end of year exams. Well, I can't exactly say I'm studying. I'm looking out over the water to the Forrest that runs along the border of my father's property. Wondering for the hundredth time who my biological parents are, where they came from, and most of all, why did they adopt me? Tomorrow I will be seventeen, and that's all I want for my birthday is to know more about them. My Adoptive parents told me last year that they adopted me from a shelter when I was only a few days old and that they love me very much, and I know that is true, but I have always felt different to the other kids at my school. Like I'm supposed to be something more, but my parents tell me I should stop daydreaming and focus on my studies. If my mother caught me staring at the forest and drawing the beauty of it, I know what she would be saying. “Gabriella Walker, get your pretty little head out of the clouds and focus on the school work.” I giggle in my head as I picture my mother waving a wooden spoon at me while she scolds me. I look up from my drawing, and I see a set of blue eyes staring at me from the Dense forest. And I stare back at the beautiful blue eyes willing them to come out and show me what it is. I know it's an animal, but I can't tell what sort, so I continue starting. And my eyes widen when I see my blue-eyed creature come into view. My breath hitches when I see a giant black wolf sitting at the edge of the forest and begins to sniff the air. I look down at my book and begin to draw it, and when I look back up, it's gone. I feel a sadness wash over me, and I wish the wolf would come back, but I know it won't. So I pack up my things and go inside and go to my bedroom and flop on the bed. And tried to figure out what I felt when I made eye contact with the wolf. Then I shake it off. I probably wanted it to be something more, so I got my phone out and texted my best friend, Anna. To see if she wanted me to pick her up for school in the morning. When I get her reply, I tell her ill be at her house at eight am sharp. Then I went downstairs and helped my mum finish cooking dinner. As I finished setting the table, my mother came up to me. “Gabriella, how is school going.?” I shrug. “Yeah, ok, I guess I'm doing well in the classes, and the sports teacher wants me to take up a scholarship for my Running, but I don't know if I want to Run I do it because I have to, not because I want to.” My mother frowns at me. “You are gifted, Gabby, and you are the fastest at the school, so I'm telling you to accept the scholarship.” I drop my head back and groan. “Mum, what if I don't want to do it.?” My mum rolls her eyes at me then rests her hands on my shoulders. “Gabby, please do it for me. “ I sigh. “Fine, ill do it on one condition you and Dad tell me about my biological parents. I don't want to know much, just their names. I want to meet them.!” My mum goes pale; then she walks back to the kitchen. “Please, mum, I want to know why they gave me up.” My mum smiles sadly then nods. “Okay, Gabby, I will tell you tomorrow, but you have to take the scholarship.” I hug my mother and kiss her cheek. “I love you, mum. I will go straight to the sports teacher tomorrow and tell him I accept.” After dinner, I go back to my bedroom and study more. I put my pen down and then went back and looked at the picture of the wolf. “I hope we meet again, Friend.” I laugh at my stupidity and then get my things to have a shower, and I look at myself in the mirror. My dark brown hair looks shinier, and I notice some blue streaks coming in at the sides. I run my fingers through my hair and then put it in a Messy Bun. I see the blue colour Matches my Eyes, and I smile. I'm always wanted to change my hair; maybe mum brought new shampoo that adds temporary colour to my hair. I go back to my bedroom and get into my nightgown. Then I open my window a little to let in the air. I look over at the woods and hope to see. my blue-eyed wolf again, and I'm shocked when I see it sitting close to the house, looking up at me. I whisper good night to the wolf, and I go and get into my bed. The following morning I wake up and get ready for school, put some light makeup on, and then into down and greet my parents for breakfast. My dad greets me at the bottom of the stairs and hugs me. “Happy Birthday, pumpkin mum told me you wanted to talk about your birth parents.” I kiss my Dad on the cheek and smile. “I do, Dad. I want to know why they gave me up. That's all.” My dad kisses my forehead and then walks me to the table, and we sit and eat breakfast. When I leave the house, I look out at the forest and see My blue-eyed wolf; then I see a beautiful white wolf with Green eyes next to him. I stare for a minute, then nod and whisper. “Good morning, beautiful wolves.” I get in my car and Drive to Anna’s house. I smile when I see Anna running out of her house to my car. She throws her bag on the floor and hands me a small box. She grins at me. “Happy Birthday Gabby!.” I smile at her and untie the bow on the box. Then I open it I see a heart with half the words best friend and then I notice it is attached to a necklace. I pull it out of the box, put it around my neck, and look down at it. “Thank you, Anna. I love it.” She reaches over and hugs me. When she lets me go, I drive us to school and park the car. My boyfriend Ashton meets me in the car. And waits for me to get out of the car. He pulls me into his arms and kisses me, then pulls back and grins. “Happy birthday Gabby.” He places a box in my hands, and I look at it and open the box, and I see a beautiful ruby-encrusted Ring. He takes it out and puts it on my Right Ring finger. And then he chuckles. “Don't worry, Gab’s ill put a Ring on that left finger one day. He drapes his arm over my shoulder, and we go to class. The rest of the day was uneventful. After school, I say goodbye to my friends, and I Drop Anna off at home. And when I get back to my house, I am shocked to see my blue-eyed wolf and the green-eyed wolf sitting on the verandah watching me. I get out of my car and look around to see any more wolves everywhere. Then I see another. Black wolf with one blue eye one green eye walking down the Driveway towards us. My blue-eyed wolf snarls, and I begin to back away from the new wolf, and then I turn and Run to the door, but I fall over myself in the process. The wolf walking down the driveway ran to me, began to whimper, and helped me get to my feet. I watch as the other two wolves tilt their heads and watch what the wolf with me is doing. Then they step aside while it helps me to the door. When I open it, I let out a small yelp when my mother opens it first, then looks at my blue-eyed wolf and smiles. “Oh, you're here. Come inside. We have been waiting.” I watch as my Blue-eyed wolf walks into the house, followed by the beautiful white wolf. And then I follow them in and notice as the new wolf stays outside and turns its back to me. My mother helps me to my seat and then goes and closes the door. I watch the two wolves, and when they change into fully clothed humans, my mouth drops open, and I stare at them in shock. My father walks into the room and smiles. “It's lovely to see you again, Alice and Cosimo.” They greet my father, then look at me and smile. I notice Alice, and I look similar, only she is much older than I am and I have Cosimo’s eyes. Alice comes up to me and gives me a big hug. “Gabriella, you have grown up so much since I last saw you. There hasn't been a day by that I haven't thought of you.” I look at her, confused. “Who are you, and how do you know me.?” Alice giggles them looks at Cosimo. Who walks over to me. “Sweet child, we are your parents, and it is time to come home.” I look at my adoptive mother, giving me a sad smile. “It True, Gabby, you are a Lycian princess, and we promised to keep you hidden until your change, and since your hair has changed and your eyes are brighter, we knew we had to let you go.” I look between them all, and I can't deny that these two are my parents. Then I remember the wolf from the front door. “Who is the other wolf.” Cosimo looks at the door and sighs. “That is a guard that we have. His name is Dante, and I asked him to stay hidden.” Cosimo opens the door and lets Dante in. “You may shift, Dante.” I watch as he shifts into a mountain of a man, and he gives me a sheepish look and waves. I begin to giggle and get some looks from all of my parents. Then I whisper. “Thank you to Dante.” He straightens up and nods. I look back to Cosimo. “Who are you, and was it you I saw yesterday.?” Cosimo smiles at me. “No, that wasn't me. That was Prince Marco. He was out exploring yesterday and picked up your scent, then came to me and told me about a strange girl living between our different lands.” I rub my head to try and understand what is happening, then I begin to feel sick and run to the bathroom. The information is too much to handle. Alice and my Adoptive mother come to the bathroom. “Gabby, are you okay.?” I wipe my mouth and look up at both women. “Yeah, I'm ok I guess but are you serious? A prince saw me.?” Both women giggle. Then Alice sits cross-legged on the floor and looks at me. “Gabriella, I know this is hard for you, but you are a Lycian princess and Cosimo, and I are the king and Queen. Soon, you will have your Lycian.” I look at the floor and work out what she has said. “But you are wolves. I know what I saw.” Alice pats my arm and smiles. “We are more significant than wolves, sweetheart. Your father and I made ourselves smaller so as didn't startle you, and Prince Marco will be here later to meet you.” My jaw hangs open. “I get to meet a prince.?” Alice begins to laugh. “Yes, gabby, and you are the princess we had to hide.” I give Alice a sad smile, and my adoptive mother hugs me. “Why did you give me away.?” “Alice frowns and then looks at my Adoptive mum.” “You didn't tell her, Wendy.?” I feel my step mum shake her head. “No, your Majesty, how could I explain that two people in the woods gave me a baby then ran off and turned into massive wolves.” Alice taps her chin. “I suppose that would be a hard one to explain, but it doesn't matter we are here now, and Gabby will be coming with us tonight.” I look between both women and begin to panic. “No, I don't want to leave. I have exams tomorrow, and what about my boyfriend, Ashton.” Alice stands up and walks out of the bathroom, and my Adoptive mother moves my hair out of my face. “Gabby, I will speak to Cosimo and Alice. I won't let you miss your exams. Now, come out and have some dinner.” I got to my feet and began to walk out to the kitchen. When I wanted to know who my birth parents were where I didn't think they were Royal Lycian’s.!” I sit back in my seat at the table and stare at my hands in my lap. And Cosimo takes my hand, and I feel a connection. My eyes snap up to his, and he gives me a crooked grin. “How about after we eat you and I go for a walk, sweetheart? I can tell you more.” I smile. “I would like that.” After dinner, we sit at the table, then Cosimo stands up and holds out his hand to me. “I am taking Gabby outside for a walk. I think I can explain this better to her.” Please stand up, and we go outside. When the fresh air hits me, I feel better. I was begging to feel like my insides might tear in half. Cosimo walks down the stairs and then walks towards the Lake. Then he shifts into his wolf, and I gasp. “Wow.” He stands taller than me, and I begin to panic when he walks closer to me. And bows his head and lays down at my feet. I run my fingers through cosmos fur and sit down. And now I understand what I am and how I felt connected to the black wolf I saw. Cosimo lifts his head and looks into my eyes. Then he looks over his shoulder and lets out a deep growl. I try to look, but Cosimo keeps me blocked from view. Then he steps aside, and I see the black blue-eyed wolf from yesterday. He is more significant than my father, and his eyes are a deeper blue. I watch as cosmos wolf steps aside, and my wolf bow’s his head at me and lays down near me. I smile and look at him. “Hello Marco, it was you I saw yesterday.” He lifts his head and tilts it to the side, then looks at my father like they are having a conversation I'm not allowed to hear. Then I watch as he shifts into his human form. And my breath catches. He has black hair like tar, and his blue eyes are bright. I take in his chiselled face and then look down his body, and Marco certainly works out. A pine tree and lavender scent hit my nose, and I begin to drool, and I scamper to my feet. I see Marco’s pupils dilate, then go back to normal, and his nostrils flare, and he takes a step closer to me and holds out his hand. “Hello Gabriella, please meet you, and I am sorry if I startled you yesterday.” I take his hand, and it feels like I have electricity run through my arm and intake my hand back. “Hi” I manage to squeak out. And he laughs, then looks at his hand. He must have felt it too. I gather my composure and look between Cosimo and Marco. Come inside. I'm sure there is a cake for you. I turn around and walk to the house and then go to my room. I have to get away from everyone for a moment. It is all too much how can Marco turn me into a mess, and why do I want him? I begin to feel bad because I have a boyfriend. None of This seems right, I sit on the edge of my bed, and I hear a soft knock on the door. I know it's Marco. I can smell him. “Come in.” The door opens, and he comes and sits on my bed next to me. “I'm sorry if I frightened you, Gabriella.” I move so I can see him, and I smile. “I'm not scared of you. I feel something around you, but it isn't fear.” He looks at me and smiles, I reach over and get my drawing book from my bedside table and show it to him. “When I looked down yesterday, I was Drawing. I felt sad when you left, but you can have it.” I go to rip the picture out of my book, and he places his big hand over mine. “No, don't rip it out of the book Gabriella.” He looks down at me and puts his nose in the air. I watch him, and I feel frozen in place. His touch keeps me calm. He looks at my lips and then moves back. “Come to dinner with me tomorrow night.” He says and smiles. I nod and try to speak. Marco stands up and kisses my forehead. “I will pick you up tomorrow, My princess.” I watch him walk out and lay down on my bed. I pick up my phone and see the text’s from Anna and Ashton. I open up Ashton’s message, and I frown. “We have to talk tomorrow, Gabriella. “ I didn't reply, but I wouldn't say I like the sounds of the message, but I remember that I have a dinner date tomorrow with Marco. I get a sharp pain in my head, and I let out a small yelp and curl into a small ball. The pain gets so intense that everything goes black. *Marco’s POV I have a feeling something is wrong with Gabriella, so I get up from the table, and I look at Cosimo, and he looks up at her room, and I nod. We know her change is close. Her scent has changed since yesterday, and her hairstreaks are getting darker. I run up the stairs and knock on the door, but she doesn't answer, so I go into her room. And see her crouched into a small ball holding her head. I sit on the bed and pull her into my lap and cradle her I know what's happening; I remember when my Lycian came to me, the pain was harsh and fast and when I woke up, my Lycian was in my head and was there for the shift. Cosimo comes into the room, sees Gabriella in my arms, and lets out a low growl. I hold up my hand and give him a pointed look. “She is my Mate. I know we don't get mates chosen for us, but I can't deny the connection.” Cosimo looks at me and then sits next to me on Gabby’s bed, places his hands on my head, and closes his eyes. When he lets my head go, he looks at me in a mixture of shock and relief. “It is True, Marco. She is your destined mate. Does Gabby know.?” I shake my head. “Not yet, but she will.” He sighs. “We have agreed for her to finish school here then will come home with us.” I smirk and look at Cosimo. “I know, but I will be watching her; my Lycian won't let her from sight. I will keep her safe.” Cosimo pats my shoulder. “Alice and I have to leave, but I feel better knowing you are watching over my daughter.” I move Gabby, who is no longer in pain, onto her pillows and cover her up.” Then follow Cosimo out of Gabriella’s bedroom, turning to me. “I want you to stay close. the shift can happen at any time, and since Gabriella will be at school, we have to remain vigilant.”

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