KING'S MATE

The Prisoner Part 1

In the evening, I decided to return to Nickolas mansion and ask Joshua to accompany me. Of course Joshua accepted my offer, rather than he having to dwell on documents in his office.

Tomorrow is Drake's execution day and I don't know what to do about it. The thought of that man's gaze at the trial this afternoon made me shudder. Fortunately, because of Nickolas's initiative to take me away, it made me forget about it a little, but now I am reminded again of things that made me feel uncomfortable.

"Gween ... Hey! Why are you daydreaming?" my eyes blinked quickly when someone snapped his fingers in front of my face. Instantly my forehead frowned when I saw Josh grinning widely. "What are you thinking that's makes you daydreaming?"

"Nothing," I replied quickly --- even too quickly until Josh looked at me with a suspicious look.

I cleared my throat softly and glanced at Lily, who was in his arms. "You ignored your beloved cat for the sake of Nickolas. So I volunteered to take care of Lily for you"

"Oh my poor baby," I muttered as I snatched Lily from Josh's arms. Lily yawned and meowed softly. The tail swayed slowly and her eyes looked at me sadly. "Surely you're sad huh? I ignore you, forgive your mother, huh"

"Mother ?"

Just then the door to the living room opened and Nickolas walked in, followed by Jax. Their faces look so tired and tangled. Jax took a seat beside Josh while Nickolas was beside me. Nickolas put his head on my shoulder and closed his eyes. I knew from his movements he wanted me to stroke his head, and that was what I did.

I remember when we returned to the castle, Jaxon was standing in the castle hall awaiting our arrival --- or rather Nickolas. His face also looks tense. He immediately approached Nickolas when he realized Nickolas's presence and since then I have not met Nickolas. That's why I decided to return to the mansion.

Looking at the expression on the two of them, I assumed there was a serious problem happening, but I didn't dare to ask. "Have you eaten ---" Nickolas opened his eyes and looked at me closely, I grinned a little and didn't take my eyes off Lily, "lily?"

Nickolas snorted softly and leaned his head back on my shoulder. Lily meowed and snored happily. "I take that as a yes" I looked up and looked at Josh. "Didn't you give her food?" I asked, giving him an accusing look.

Josh gasped, "of course I did! Indeed your cat is just happy to eat. No wonder she became fat like that" Josh grumbled annoyed. This time it turns out I was gasped.

"So you're saying that Lily is fat?" I asked with surprise, "it means you're implying that I'm fat too!"

Instantly Jax laughed and patted Josh on the shoulder who widened in surprise. His face looked panicked, "well bud, you know how sensitive women are about their weight"

I cast a sharp glance at Jax. Jaxon immediately raised his hands in surrender. Nickolas sighed and straightened his body. His hands were folded and his face looked flat, but there was a tingling glow in his eyes. "If I were you Josh, I would be quiet and hold that comment in my heart"

"Alpha!" Josh protested.

Nickolas shrugged his shoulders and watched Lily, who was sitting comfortably on my lap. "So now you ignore me for the sake of the cat again?"

"Hey! Lily is present in my life before you Nickolas" my comment was flat. Nickolas just rolled his eyes at my words.

"You hear that Alpha?" Jax asked suddenly. Nickolas's posture turned erect and her face changed from a relaxed expression to being serious. Nickolas nodded his head briefly and his eyes turned foggy, a sign that he was mind-linking with someone.

A few moments later the door burst open and one of the warriors stood in the doorway. His breathing seemed to be hunting, "Alpha, delta Del said ---"

Nickolas blinked his eyes and cut, "I already know. Come Jax we need to go there now" Jax nodded his head and they stood up simultaneously. Nickolas turned to Joshua and said, "I want you to be next to Gween and look after her. Understood Josh?"

"Yes Alpha"

***

"Gween, stop pacing. You make my head dizzy," complained Josh, because he was tired of seeing that I couldn't stop worrying.

"I can't Josh, what if something happens?"

Josh snorted and rose from the couch. He walked over to me and said, "Nothing can beat Nickolas. So calm down ..."

I looked at Josh for a long time.

"Now sit down and relax your body," Josh muttered, then pulled me toward the sofa. He sat me on that soft object and offered me a glass of water.

I accept it without protest and drink it slowly. It feels a little relieved after drinking a glass of water. "If Nickolas is hurt, you will also feel it. That is the privilege of mate bond. You can feel what your partner feels and you don't feel any pain, right?"

I shook my head in response. Josh smiled and knelt before me, "that means Nickolas is fine. Believe me"

"But I'm only a human, how can I feel what Nickolas feels?"

Josh smiled and patted my shoulder several times. He stood and walked toward the door. "You are his soulmate" after that he disappeared behind a slowly closed door.

***

I breathe with relief when I finally see the figure of Nickolas walking with Jaxon from the edge of the forest. Their faces looked tired and their bodies covered with blood. I was panicked, but when I remember Josh's words I immediately tried to calm down and think positive.

I moved away from the window as Nickolas stood on the porch of the Mansion. He was giving Jax the final direction before turning around to enter the mansion. Immediately, I approached him and breathe freely when he saw him standing intact. "thank God..."

Nickolas wore a silk kimono given by one of the butler mansions. The kimono looks so luxurious and elegant. I saw the symbol of the werewolf kingdom engraved on the collar of the kimono.

He turned to me and smiled a little. Nickolas nodded his head once to the butler and walked over to me. "Hi baby"

I glared and said, "I'm not your lover, so stop calling me by that title" Nickolas just chuckled and stroked my head slowly. My frustrated expression faded and was replaced by such obvious worries. "Are you okay?"

Nickolas sighed and answered, "of course. You can see for yourself" Nickolas said as he stretched out his hand in front of me. I let out a sigh of relief and scattered his arms. "Does this mean you're worried about me?"

"Of course, you are stupid!" I growled annoyed. I immediately let go of a hug and looked at Nickolas closely. My hand reached out and rubbed it on Nickolas's cheek. "in that case, thank God... "

Nickolas smiled even wider and wrapped his arms around my waist. He put his chin on my head and said, "I'm grateful you want to give me a chance"

"What do you mean?" I muttered softly.

Nickolas took his breath and answered, "after everything I did, you chose to accept me. Without the slightest bit of hatred"

I hit his chest lightly and answered, "who said? I'm still annoyed with everything that happened ---" Nickolas immediately looked at me. His gray eyes radiated sadness that was so real. "--- but I realize you did it all to save us all. Not only this kingdom, but our two mate bonds. Me and you."

"You are right"

"I can't imagine what would have happened if you were still under the influence of Britanny's magic and become a puppet king. What would happen in this kingdom?" I asked, confused and horrified at the same time.

"It's easy. Destruction" Nickolas answered briefly and flatly. I looked at him in horror and imagined that if that happened, not only would the existence of this kingdom be destroyed, but the supernatural world would also be shaken by their actions.

Nickolas sighed and again said, "that's why I gave Drake and Rowin a heavy sentence."

"Only Elder Rowin?"

"Yes, the head of this plan is Rowin. All the other members of the elder don't know what really happened. They don't like you, but they know that they can't get rid of you from my life."

"Then? Don't they know the existence of Britanny's power?"

"Yes, but that's all, Drake were used by Rowin on behalf of the Elders," Nickolas explained slowly. My mouth formed the letter 'O' perfectly and nodded my head in understanding.

"OK, I understand now. How do you know?"

"I've interrogated them all." Nickolas answered casually. "Alright, how about today we have lunch outside?"

This time my eyes brightened at Nickolas's offer. I immediately nodded my head in agreement and walked with Nickolas to the room to get ready.

"I can't wait"

"Can't wait for what?" I asked when I heard him soft murmur.

Nickolas grinned and bowed his head. He whispered in my ear, "making you my completly mine. Not only your soul, but your body too"

Instantly my cheeks flushed red when I realized what the purpose of his words. I immediately ran away from Nickolas to hide my embarrassment from him.

The last thing I heard was Nickolas's laughter blaring throughout the hall.

Nickolas is a pervert!

***

I smiled with satisfaction when I saw my reflection in the mirror. Didn't think that I would ever do this again. Get ready to date with Nickolas.

Even though I threw the word hate at him in the dining hall the other day, it turns out all of that is acting and I'm grateful. I also don't know why I can feel this feeling, but I feel relieved that I won't separate from Nickolas.

I checked the clock that coiled around my wrist and smiled as my door was knocked by Nickolas. Immediately, I grabbed the small bag that I had prepared from the dressing table and walked towards the door of the room.

My smile broke when I saw Nickolas standing in a blue polo shirt with black jeans. He wore black boots and a leather jacket in his hand.

Nickolas watched my appearance and smiled with satisfaction when he found out that I was wearing covered clothes. "shall we?" Nickolas murmured while offering me his hand.

I immediately accepted the helping hand and we walked to the front door.

I can't wait to spend time with him.

***

"Thank you for today Nickolas" I muttered as I turned my head to stare at Nickolas.

Nickolas just gave his sweet smile and kissed my forehead briefly, "of course baby" I smiled and looked at him with a different view, have I fallen in love with him?

I immediately shook my head quickly. It hasn't been long since we met and I've already questioned that? Really impossible. I only feel this feeling because I care for him.

Nothing more.

Nickolas let go of his hand and walked backwards. Give me a chance to go into the room and rest. For the last time I say good night and enter the room.

The door closed slowly behind me and for some reason I breathe freely. Do I feel awkward near him now?

Only me who can answer it and the answer is, I don't know.

I sighed and walked towards the bed that dominated my room. Slowly I lay down on top of it and stare blankly at the ceiling.

So many thoughts about Nickolas continued to be involved. Makes me always difficult to close my eyes or relax. Every time I think about it or be near it, my heart will race faster than usual and I always feel the warmth that Nickolas always emits in my body.

I don't know what happened, but one thing for sure is that I can't part with it anymore and that fact makes me turn scared.

What if one day his eyes are wide open and realize that I don't mean anything? I am indeed the soulmate and the mate bonds that are among us are already strongly bound, but what if one day Nickolas chose to retreat only because I was an ordinary human being and could not do anything? Can I survive when that happens?

Nickolas always assured me that I would be by his side forever, but hearing Nickolas's story of Alpha Drake being able to dispose of his soulmate by heartlessly and marrying other women made me feel scared.

I don't know Nickolas fully yet.

I don't know about things like his habits or preferences. During our dates, Nickolas always asked about me and what I liked, but never once did he tell about himself, except for the horrific events that his family had experienced.

I doubt it, but for now I try to hold onto his words, which is ----

Trusting him.

***

My eyes just closed because the dream began to come to me, when I heard the noise below.

I immediately wondered what was going on because beforehand everything was fine and there were no problems at all. I got up from the bed and walked to the door of the room.

I cringed when I felt anger so big in my chest that it made me feel tight. My hands were raised stroking my chest repeatedly, why did I suddenly feel this feeling? What's happened? My eyes immediately rounded when I realized something.

This is not my feeling, but this is Nickolas's feeling. His feelings flowed into me through the mate bond that is between us. Realizing that, I immediately ran out of the room and approached the noise that came from.

I ran down the stairs and found the noise more clearly heard. My instincts say that the sound comes from the direction of the living room, so I point my feet there.

My feelings are so mixed. Curiosity, fear, confusion, plus the feeling of anger from Nickolas made me unable to think clearly. My first goal if it is to calm Nickolas, because if not I don't know anymore what will happen.

My feet stopped on the edge of the living room and gasped when Nickolas was destroying the entire living room. I saw Jax, Josh, and the four General standing on the other side of the room while several warriors stood not far in front of me.

Immediately, I stepped in and everyone turned towards me, except Nickolas because he was busy destroying the living room. "What is this?" I asked one of the warriors. Judging from the uniform, I realized that the uniform looked strange. Unlike the warriors I saw standing guard in the mansion or the main castle.

The warrior only lowered his head and answered nothing. I turned my gaze towards the Elite team. They were seen shaking their heads and I could see Josh giving the code through the eye movements to calm Nickolas.

My head nods. I can get my answer later, the most important thing right now is Nickolas and also the temperament.

With careful steps I walked over to the figure of Nickolas. My heart was beating fast and my breath was racing. My hand reached out and when I was close to his figure, my hand immediately touched Nickolas's back and stroked it tightly. "Nick ..."

It didn't work, he still didn't notice me. His anger was so great that he did not feel my presence near him. This time I took his hand and forced Nickolas to spin. "Nickolas, look at me ..."

I breathed when my eyes met with golden eyes, not the eyes of ash that I longed for. I realized that currently Eros was controlling Nick's body. I bit my lower lip. My feet stand on tiptoes to equalize our height ---- even though my efforts are useless --- then my hands cupped his face. My eyes looked at him straight and whispered, "calm down Eros ..."

Nickolas growled. "Wolfy ..." I whispered again. His eyes slowly closed and I screamed as my body was pulled into the arms of Nickolas. He buried his face in the hollow of my neck and began to breathe in my deep scent. His hands tightened and with all my strength I held back a sigh that wanted to come out when Nickolas started giving bites to my neck area.

With a trembling body, I raised my hand and stroked her fine hair. A smile broke out on my face when I heard a sigh from Nickolas and his tense posture slowly relaxed. "Get better?"

"Yes, it's better mate," I realized that Eros still controlled Nickolas's body because his voice sounded heavier than Nickolass. I hugged the body tightly before moving to release the hug, but this man I hugged didn't allow me to stay away because he growled giving me a warning.

I sighed and screamed again when my body was lifted. Automatically my legs wrapped around his sturdy waist and my hands gripped his shirt tightly. My face flushed and hid it in Nickolas's neck. His chest trembled from laughing and his feet walked towards one of the couches that somehow survived from this Alpha's tantrums.

He sat himself on the sofa and his hand stroked my loose hair. "Get better?" I asked softly. I heard the original murmur from Nickolas --- or Eros? I have no idea. I slowly raised my head and looked into his eyes. Those eyes are still golden. It looks so beautiful and I really want to sink into it. I smiled broadly, "hi wolfy"

He chuckled and kissed my nose briefly. "You're so beautiful mate"

"Is it true?"

"mhh-hmm ... I thank Moon Goddess for giving you to me. You're perfect, my little mate"

I giggled, "Nickolas never said that to me"

Eros raised his sweet smile and said, "both me and my human love you so much" Eros murmured softly. My heart stopped beating hearing that sentence. My eyes were fully rounded and looked at his golden eyes in surprise. "Mate doesn't love Eros and humans?" Eros asked sadly when he saw my reaction.

I blinked. Then a smile began to appear on my lips, "of course I do" I chuckled and kissed his forehead and cheeks softly. "you are my everything"

Eros looked at me with a look of adoration, "thank God," then the eyes slowly turned into gray eyes, as I know them. I immediately hugged Nickolas's body and breathed in relief. Nickolas returned my hug and I felt the kiss he gave me on my shoulder.

"What's wrong Nick?" I asked as I pulled my body away from him. Nickolas frowned, disliked.

"What you just said, is it true?" Huh? Why did he ask back instead. I blinked and looked at Nickolas confused. "Do you love me?" my eyes widened and the heat began to spread throughout my body. I'll bet my face is red like a boiled crab.

Do I really love him? I cleared my throat and chose to change the subject. "Why do I feel anger in our matebond? Did something happen?"

Nickolas glared. He knew my intention to change the subject, but didn't say anything and chose to answer, "Drake escaped from prison"