The Queen’s Curse

Chapter 7

Cyrus sat on the sofa, with a sigh he put his hands over his face and elbows on his knees.

“There’s something I must tell you, Ada.” He said tiredly.

I sat next to him, turning my body to him. I put my hand on his forearm. I don’t know why but I wanted to comfort him. He removed his hands from his face and took my hand.

“I talked with the spell keeper and they had some bad news.”

“What’s a spell keeper and how bad could it really be? The last two days have been unbelievable.” I say with a slight grin.

“A spell keeper is someone who keeps track of all the spells preformed for our pack. It’s like a library but for spells.” He sighed. “The witch that did the spell to hide you had his own agenda. He wanted to keep you from getting your wolf so our pack, and all the packs in the region would be vulnerable. He cursed you so your wolf won’t emerge tonight as we had thought.”

Confused I ask “So I’m not a wolf?”

“You are, Princess. She’s just locked away. It seems until we break the curse, she’ll be dormant and you won’t have your powers.”

“I’ll have powers?” I ask excitedly.

He chuckled. “Of course. The Stonewells weren’t the protectors for no reason.”

I realized we were still holding hands and my face went flush. He began rubbing his thumb in circles on my hand. Heat flooded my body and settled low down. I couldn’t help but imagine what else he could do with his big powerful hands.

I looked at him and he was already gazing at me. Eyes dark with what I could only imagine to be desire. He leaned down and put his face in the crease of my neck and inhaled deeply. A growl rumbled through his chest and into my body. He nipped at my neck sending shivers all over my body. He worked his way from my neck, to my jaw and finally to my lips.

He touched my lips with his slightly then took my bottom lip between his teeth.

I felt a spark in my mouth as he used his tongue to part my lips, granting him access inside my mouth.

The fire in my belly quickly moved lower. I didn’t know what I should do so I let Cyrus take the lead and just followed pace.

His tongue explored every corner of my mouth as he pulled me onto his lap.

His kisses moved from my mouth, to my jaw, down my neck, and onto my shoulder. He nipped at my shoulder and it sent another shock down into my womanhood. He grabbed my hips and held me tight while he ground into me. I was going mad with lust when I heard a knock at the door. Oh, I didn’t want this to end but Cyrus quickly snapped out of whatever trance he was in. He stood up and put me back onto my feet I almost fell over from the sudden change.

“I’m so sorry, Princess.” He said looking down.

It felt like a knife in my chest as he quickly opened the door and let the seamstress in.

He’s sorry? Sorry for kissing me? I feel like a fool. My face one moment flooded with heat and desire now wore a different red of shame and hurt.

“Let’s get your measurements, Princess. We have a lovely dress for you, but I think we’ll have to take it in at the waist.” Said a short pudgy girl. She couldn’t have been much older than me. Her beautiful dark hair framed her dark complected face. She had big brown eyes and was staring at me in wonder.

“Of course!” I say, putting on a smile.

“Step up on this stool so I can get started. I’m Mary by the way!”

I stepped up and she began measuring.

“I can’t believe you’re actually the princess. We thought you’d never be found. Alpha Catori was supposed to be looking for you but between us, I think he likes his position way to much to have been searching for you just for him to be demoted back to beta.” She whispered. I didn’t know what to say so I smiled at her sheepishly.

“I heard he invited you to sit next to him at dinner tonight, how exciting is that?”

“I’m sure it’s just a formality. Either way, it’s an honor to dine with your alpha.” I say looking down at her while she measured my waist.

“No princess! You have it all wrong, the honor would be to him. Dining with an actual princess, and soon you’ll be the queen!” She exclaimed.

“You’re right I suppose. I hadn’t really thought about being the queen. Although I have much to learn about being a wolf before I can step into that role.” I say grinning.

“Princess, would it be too impolite for me to ask if you have a mate?” She whispers.

“A mate?”

“Yes, like a soulmate! Every wolf has one but not everyone finds their mate. Some wolves search their whole lives for their mate.”

“How do you know when you’ve found your mate?” Could Cyrus be my mate? Or am I just lust stricken.

“I’ve never experienced it myself but I have seen it! It looks as if the two are drawn to each other like magnets. I’ve heard it’s like lightening when you touch for the first time.” She says grinning from ear to ear. “I hope I find my mate some day soon. With other packs coming tonight, maybe my mate will be here!”

If I was Cyrus’s mate, he wouldn’t have pulled away or apologized for kissing me, would he?

I wonder if I’ll ever find my mate.

“All done with that! Now let’s see those feet for a shoe size!”

“I’ll be back soon with your dress and shoes princess!”

As Mary walked out, another woman walked in. She looked to be about my mothers age. She was taller but also had a dark complexion with dark hair.

“Good evening, Princess. I’m here to dress you for tonight!“ she said with a smile.

She didn’t ask many questions, just how I preferred my hair and if what she was doing looked okay.

Almost an hour had gone by when I hear a knock on the door. My stomach flipped hoping it was Cyrus. The lady walked over to the door to open in, I held my breath in anticipation.

“I’m back with your dress!” Mary said happily.

I let my breath out, disappointment showing on my face. She gave a knowing look, “would you like some help getting into the dress, Princess?”

The lady who’d done my hair and makeup looked at Mary almost in a scolding tone then back at me.

“Yes Mary, I think I would like some help.”

She nodded a bow and whispered to Mary “Make haste!” and walked out.

Mary giggled a bit and smiled at me “Let’s get you dressed!” She said happily.

“Do you want to talk about it?” She questioned.

“Talk about what?”

“We don’t have to, it just seems as if you needed to talk to someone about it.”

“About what, Mary?”

“A certain Mr. Catori that’s been added to the alpha’s table. The same Mr. Catori who visited with you when I arrived prior.” She said with a raised eyebrow.

“I’m not sure. I feel something for him but I don’t even know what it is. He is very handsome and he’s been so kind but.. but he kissed me. Like really kissed me, then he apologized for it! Can you believe that? He apologized for the most amazing thing I have ever felt!” I throw my hands up.

“And he’s not your mate?”

“I’m not sure, would he have acted that way after kissing me if he was my mate?”

“Wouldn’t YOU know if he were your mate?” She questioned.

“Maybe. But maybe not. Without my wolf I may not ever know!”