The Lost Princess Returns

Chapter Five

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One month ago

I’m sick of sitting here, day in and day out. It bores me. Why did my father have to pass the role onto me so soon? I am only 23, for f**k’s sake! I guess he is getting old though and wants me to finally start taking over his responsibilities. Now it’s my turn to be the King of all Alphas.

My parents are starting to get on my case about finding my mate though. I don’t blame them; I am starting to get impatient over it as well. I am getting tired of all these she-wolves and humans in all the communities I visit just throwing themselves at me. I can only politely refuse them for so long before my frustration starts to kick in. It might be time to go visit all the communities on the west side of the land.

A week has passed, and I have made the required arrangements with my parents as well as the council. I guess it is now time to get myself organised for my journey.

The following day, my best friend and second in charge, Jordan, comes along for the trip. I don’t know if he is more excited about travelling or, as he says, “simp” over my destined mate. Either way, it’s going to be a fun-filled adventure for us both. Our first destination is a werewolf community known as the Blue Fangs.

After spending a few days at Blue Fangs, it was uneventful. I didn’t end up finding my mate, but that’s okay, I remain hopeful. Now, onto the next community. Jordan says that the next closest community is called Lightning Ridge.

We have the same issue at Lightning Ridge as we did in the Blue Fangs community, and then we go on to have the same issue in Blood Creek, Purple Shadow and Deathly Rock. Only one last community to visit. Please, Gravel Road Lodge, please give me what I need, I silently begged.

As soon as we get to the outskirts of Gravel Road Lodge, there is such a beautiful view. Mountains in the background, forests on either side of the town. It is a very secluded area, yet so breathtakingly exquisite. This area is already holding so much promise. Let’s just hope that my beautiful Queen is here.

I met with the King, well, the Alpha of the community. I really do not understand why the almighty King allowed the Alpha’s of the communities to call themselves “Kings”. It has always bothered me, but I need to stick to traditions. Even though I am the King of all Alphas, I am still outranked by the current King of our kind.

“Your majesty, thank you for coming all this way to Gravel Road Lodge. I hope your travels were kind to you. I am Marcello, the King of Gravel Road Lodge.” He excitedly spoke.

Marcello is a tall man, roughly 6’7”, of muscular build and has greying hair and beard. He seems to be a pleasant man, but time will tell, I guess. Most kings of werewolf communities are usually polite to their superiors and equals, but nothing shy of nasty to their lower members. I have seen it way too many times.

“Thank you for allowing me here to visit King Marcello. It is an honour to be here,” I humbly replied.

Once we have greeted, Marcello graciously offers a tour of the grounds of his community. I must admit, it is stunning. All the members are well looked after, and Marcello speaks to every person who walks by and introduces me to every one of them. He seems different.

After about 15 minutes of walking around the grounds, he takes me to a building, which he explains is the local high school. As soon as we step into the school’s perimeter, I notice that my wolf is starting to stir. Could it be?

“Marcello, would you mind showing me the inside of the school? I would very much like to know more about the faculty and classes that are run here.” I nervously asked.

He nods his head.

“Of course, Your Majesty”. He replies.

We walked up towards the main entry of the school and my wolf was jumping up and down with excitement. I think this could be it, I thought to myself. As soon as Marcello opens that door, I am hit with the most beautiful and magical scent I have ever encountered.

Lavender and Vanilla!

“My mate, she is here”, I whispered.

“Your Majesty, your mate?” Marcello questioned.

Damn it, werewolf hearing is so good.

“Yes, Marcello. I have been going to all the communities that are in my power, looking for my mate. I am sorry to have deceived you and not inform you of my exact reasons for being here, but I didn’t want to make it a known matter right away in case of disappointment, not just to myself but also to the community. Nor did I wish to have all the un-mated she-wolves throw themselves at me.” I explained to him.

Marcello looks stunned but then he shows a massive smile.

“Well, Your Majesty, I am glad you have found your mate in my community. Shall we go find her?” Marcello is basically jumping up and down with excitement.

All I can do is nod and I lead the way, following this heavenly scent.

After roughly five minutes, I was standing in front of a door. Behind this door, stands the Queen I have always dreamed of. I smile.

Marcello knocks on the door and walks in, apologises to the teacher for the interruption. What am I doing? MOVE Eryn! I yelled at myself. I nervously walked in, and I could feel all eyes on me. I look around, and my assumptions are correct, well almost. All eyes are on me except for one pair.

She has ash-blonde hair but with the most gorgeous red regrowth. Oh, how I wish she would look up, but she is busy studying.

Marcello announces that we will take our leave. I regretfully walked away from my Queen.

“Your Majesty, so? Who was she?” Marcello beamed at me.

“She was the only one to not look up from her studies. I couldn’t find it in me to disturb her, she looked so peaceful.” I said in a melancholy way.

As soon as I said what I did, Marcello, that bastard, laughed. He had the bloody audacity to laugh at my situation. f**k!

“Please, Your Majesty, forgive my laughter. I don’t mean it in a disrespectful way. It just reminds me of when I met my mate,” Marcello finally explained. Well, that makes it a little better, I guess.

We head out of the school. Marcello is making small talk with me, but I can barely notice what he is saying. All I want is to look into the eyes of my Queen to be. I do remember asking Marcello when school would be out so I could see her again, which he graciously told me. This is it! I am going to meet her.

When 3:00pm came by, I was waiting by the school for her to walk out. Her scent, I can smell it. I noticed her hair from a mile away. I pull my sunglasses down and walked up behind her.

She started to scream. f**k!

I loosen my grip around her waist, and she goes free.

“Who are you?” My Queen asked.

I explain to her who I am and start saying that she is my queen. I was just about to tell her that she is my mate, but then some douchebag came over and ruined the moment.

Does my Queen have a boyfriend already? The rage within me has started to build already. This is not good. She is MINE!

“f**k off Bailey.” Was all I heard from this pretty girl’s mouth. So, he isn’t her boyfriend. What a relief! Yet, I started to sense my Queen’s unease around this person and out of nowhere, I let out a low growl.

“Now, now, don’t be like that. You know you love me”, did he seriously just say this. This guy seriously has some creepy vibes.

“I believe the lady asked you to f**k off. Do so before I help you make sense of what she said.” I bellowed. My anger is rising.

“And who are you, pretty boy? She is mine and she will learn to accept it eventually”, he laughed.

That was it. My anger was through the roof, and I snapped. I dropped this kid like it was nothing.

” Eryn?” I heard my name being whispered softly by my beautiful Gwen and my anger subsided greatly. “Are you okay? You didn’t need to do that. I have been dealing with his crap for so long, I just got used to it. But I really appreciate it.”

I grabbed her hands and looked into her beautiful deep forest green eyes. Oh, my Lord, they are going to be my weakness.

“I will always protect you”, I promised her, and I walked away. I knew that if I didn’t walk away, I was going to kiss her right away. I’m sorry, my Queen, I said to myself.