First day.
1874 Words
Ethan's POV
I finished looking over the documents a while ago and now I'm lost in my gallery staring at pictures of my beautiful mate.
When I realize it's about ten minutes to dinner I put my phone away and rush to get ready.
I get to my room and it's empty with no sign of my mate so I take a quick shower then put on some dark blue suite and pants.
I try to comb my wet hair but I don't get far with it so I decide to leave it like that then put on some shoes.
I put on my cologne then grab my phone before exiting the room.
I walk to the dinning hall and I can smell her scent getting stronger.
The door opens and everyone looks in my direction.
For a moment I forget what it feels like but the the feeling returns and I hold my head up high and make eye contact.
I look around at the faces as I approach the table and I almost freeze when Claire's eyes lock on mine.
She takes my breath away with her beautiful face and glistening skin in her beautiful blue dress.
She also looks at me and I can see a need in her eyes just like I have for her but she quickly looks away and I smile.
"Son, finally. We were waiting for you.”
I give Maa a kiss on the cheek before turning to my mate.
She looks me directly in the eyes and so do I.
I slowly reach out to her and she looks at my hand contemplating on whether to take it.
She looks up at me again and I fear very soon Maa is gonna murder me but Claire surprises me by taking my hand.
She smiles at me and I whisper a thank you before smiling back.
"Let's sit then.” Maa says and takes the head of the table with Logan helping her to sit.
I pull a chair for Claire to sit down and I take my seat by her.
Logan and Lydia sit at our opposite with Michael my delta and I realize two people are missing.
"Where's Stephanie and Lucas?” I ask both Maa and Logan.
"Lucas is busy at the moment but I'm sure he'll try and make it, but Steph is on a trip.” I nod at Logan's answer and turn to Claire who looks at me confused.
"Lucas is the Gamma, and Stephanie is a family friend and a seer.” Lydia explains to her and she nods.
The food is served and we grab our cutlery.
"So Claire, tell me what your pack like?” Mom stops eating to ask and I turn to my mate who smiles.
"Red Moon pack is the name. We may be small but we have a lot of fight and love in us.” I smile at her answer and so does everyone.
"And you're the alpha's daughter right?” My mother quirks her eyebrows at her and I have to step in.
"Come on Maa.” I stop eating to look at her.
"What? I'm just asking.” She shrugs.
"It's okay Ethan. How do you mean actually?” Claire asks trying to hide the offense she feels.
"I just want to make sure you can carry his pups, that's all.” She says then sips her drink.
The whole table falls silent to look at Claire and I and I can see Logan trying to stifle his laughter.
Claire sips some water to hide her blush and I move my hands over my face.
"I'm so sorry little wolf. Apparently she hasn't been updated on everything.” I whisper to her and she nods.
This is so unnecessary.
"You don't have to worry about that, Katherine.” Claire replies and now it's my turn to look surprised.
Logan and I exchange looks before I turn to look at my mate who looks so in control of herself.
We continue our dinner in silence before Maa brings up a national issue.
"Rumors are circulating. The werewolves know their Luna is here but the humans are yet to find out they'll have a queen.” At the mention of that statement I feel Claire tense up beside me.
"They want to know if she's of royal blood?” Michael adds.
I sigh already knowing this would happen.
"We'll make up some excuse. Tell them what they want to hear. Make it like the duke thing.” I order and they nod but I sense my mate is so lost.
I reach for her hand on the table and she slowly but swiftly pulls away.
I guess she's still angry.
Dinner ends and everyone leaves but it's still left with Maa and Claire who are still conversing inside as I wait.
Wanting to know what they're talking about I use my wolf senses.
"I'm sorry if I over stepped earlier. I just want to make sure our kingdom will be in safe hands.” Maa says to Claire.
"What do you mean?” Claire asks sounding curious.
"It's a bit complicated, you can call it some small family dispute.” Maa laughs.
"Don't worry, I'll update you on everything. Including what you do around here.” She adds before the door opens and I step back.
"Goodnight.” Claire tells Maa who gives her a motherly hug.
Maa smiles at me before walking away.
Our eyes meet and Claire instantly frowns.
She walks pass me and I decide to just follow silently.
She arrives at the room first and enters before locking the door behind her.
I get to the door and knock calmly but totally confused.
She unlocks the door and opens it slightly such that I see only her beautiful face.
"What are you doing?" She looks back at me with a straight face.
"What does it look like I'm doing." She lets go of the door and it opens wide for me to see her cross her arms over her chest.
"You're kicking me out of my room?” I ask when realization hits me.
"That shouldn't be a problem for you, or should it? Your Majesty.” She slowly backs up and bows at me all seductively then closes the door in my face.
My wolf feels like knocking down the door to show her who is boss but I don't won't to scare her or complicate things.
I sigh to myself then walk away to go look for a new room to spend hopefully just a night.
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Claire's POV
A bit of sunlight enters the big room and I sit up whilst stretching my muscles. I unconsciously feel the bed space beside me then facepalm when I realize what I just did.
"So he can't touch you but you can miss him and crave for his presence." Mia growls in my head and I chuckle.
"Good morning to you too. How about we freshen up.” I reply sarcastically then climb out of bed.
After a shower and a change into some clothes I find my way downstairs to see what happens every morning in a castle.
I'm still angry at Ethan for not telling me this but hey, I'm not gonna let this opportunity slide.
I don't head to the dining hall which is the only place I know but I rather move outside.
I spot the beautiful sun rising in the sky and inhale a fresh breath of morning air.
The morning sun kisses my skin and I feel like taking of my clothes to bask in it.
Just then I remember what my wolf, Mia, told me sometime ago.
I'm naturally attracted to the sun. It's also good for my transformations.
I spot guards in their usual blue uniforms standing at their various posts with straight faces.
I look around again and I realize it's just me and the guards which is weird.
I mean how do things work around here, or nobody is awake?
I sigh just when a nice looking guy with dark brown hair walks right out of the castle.
He stares into his phone intently and by the looks of him I guess he's important around here.
He stands a bit far from me and I wonder when he's going to notice my presence.
I'm about to clear my throat to get his attention when he slowly looks away from his phone and catches my gaze.
I meet his brown eyes and weirdly enough he starts looking me over, but not with lust or interest but more like who am I and what am I doing here.
I almost stretch forth my hand to introduce myself when.....
"You must be new to this place, the maids quarters is at the other end of the castle.” He says then turns back to his phone.
He walks away from me and I gape a bit.
I don't know whether it's the lack of respect or the fact that he thinks I look like a maid.
Suddenly he pauses and turns around to me.
"Do you need help getting there?” He asks rather annoyed. Maintaining the same composure I just shake my head.
"Good, hurry up then." He adds before walking away.
What rude manners. Maid or not that guy should show a little bit of respect.
I sigh then walk back inside to retrieve my phone.
I promised Trina I would call once I landed in my new.... pack.
I retrieve my phone and I realize the bed is nicely laid with the room sparkling as the sunlight lights up everything through the window.
I look for Trina's number when I hear some familiar laughter and voices of men.
Curious, I move to one of the windows but I don't see anyone.
I guess my wolf senses might be playing with me.
I sigh then move away from the window only to hear that sound again.
I put my phone in my pocket and walk out of the room to see what's happening downstairs.
At the top of the stairs I see Ethan walk in with Logan, Michael, Lydia and the rude guy from not so long ago.
I start walking down the stairs and I stare at no one but Ethan's half naked body with his shorts hanging dangerously down his waist.
My stomach flips and I blush a bit seeing that I can't take my eyes off him especially with the way the sun and sweat makes his muscles glisten.
He also looks at me with those sexy soul sucking eyes of his and I swallow a bit.
I get to them down the stairs and I manage to tear my eyes from Ethan but I find him still looking at me through the corner of my eye.
I smile at everyone even rude guy and look at them with a questioning gaze.
"The boys had a little training.” Lydia answers my question.
My eyes falls on rude guy again and Ethan catches the questioning gaze in his eyes.
"Oh, umm Claire this is Lucas the gamma. Lucas this is Claire, my mate.”
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