Marrying The Lycan Prince

Chapter 1 Kristen's POV: I stood in front of the luxurious mansion, fidgeting with my hair as nerves got the better of me. The sexy red dress Lily had convinced me to wear felt like a second skin—way out of my comfort zone. She'd sworn I looked drop-dead gorgeous, but I wasn't so sure. Taking a deep breath, I tried to slow my racing pulse. Today was the day. After three years together, I was about to give Klein the surprise of his life. He had no clue I was coming. I'd been planning this for a while, even taking time off school to be here on our anniversary. My mission? To tell him I was ready to accept his mark. Klein was the total package—tall, ripped, and hot enough to star in any girl's daydreams. But more than that, he was a werewolf, the future Alpha of the Twilight Pack. Me? I was just an ordinary human girl. Sure, my mom was a Beta's second chance mate, but she was human too. That left me without rank, an outsider in the Twilight Pack. Three years back, I'd busted my ass to get into a top-notch design school in Twilight territory. Right around then, Klein told me I was his mate. We've been dating ever since, and he's always treated me with such gentleness. He assured me I was his one and only, no matter what others thought. Just last month, he proposed, asking me to be his future Luna. Even now, it all felt too good to me. After careful consideration, I made a decision. Taking a deep breath, I pushed open the door. My face must have been beet red. I'd resolved to kiss him the moment I saw him and tell him I was ready for his mark. Klein had brought up imprinting before, but I was too shy. I'd told him I wanted to save that for our wedding night. Being the perfect gentleman, he'd respected my wishes. Even during our most heated moments, he'd never pushed for more than a kiss. But today felt different. I loved him. He loved me. I was ready to give myself to him. To my surprise, the villa was empty when I entered, though the lights were on. “Klein?” I called out. Just as I was about to shout louder, a woman's voice drifted from the bedroom. "Oh god, yes! Harder!" I froze in my tracks. This was the Alpha's private villa. I wondered if some maid had snuck into the master suite for a quickie with her boyfriend? But then, I heard a familiar voice. "Don't worry, darling, I promise you won't be able to get out of bed tomorrow!" It was Klein! My heart pounded in my ears as I crept towards the bedroom. I didn't want to believe it, but some sick instinct pulled me forward. The door stood ajar, giving me a full view of the bed. There was Klein, completely naked, tangled up with some woman. They were... They were having s*x. I clapped a hand over my mouth to stifle a sob, tears streaming down my face. The couple on the bed were so caught up in each other, they didn't even notice me. Then they started talking about me. "When are you gonna reject that human chick? You're not seriously gonna marry her, are you?" The woman sneered. "I haven't slept with her yet. I'll mark her and have my fun first!" Klein laughed. I couldn't take it anymore and burst through the door, shouting, "What the hell is going on here?" Klein and his sidepiece nearly fell off the bed in shock. They scrambled apart, and Klein stared at me, his face pale, "Babe, wait! It's not what it looks like!" I felt numb like I was watching this nightmare unfold from outside my body. As I got a good look at the other woman, my stomach dropped. It was Alice, my roommate - and another human! Of all people, I never thought they'd hook up. Save it, I spat. "What, did she trip and fall on your d**k?" "Look, Kristen, if you'd let him mark you sooner, this wouldn't have happened. It's your fault for playing innocent. You drove him to make a mistake!" I couldn't believe Alice had the nerve to blame me. Something in me snapped. Before I knew what I was doing, I lunged forward and slapped her hard across the face. "Shut up, you b***h!" In a flash, Klein grabbed my wrist. "Stop it, Kristen! What the hell are you doing?" I stared at Klein in disbelief, feeling like I was looking at a stranger. Here I was, standing right in front of him, and he was defending Alice, like I was nothing. I wrenched my hand away, my heart shattering into a million pieces. "I never want to see either of you again!" I choked out. Tears blurred my vision as I bolted from the house. Klein had cheated on me. The man who'd sworn I was his everything had stabbed me in the back, and he didn't even have the decency to look sorry! My mind was a whirlwind of shock and betrayal. With trembling fingers, I dialed my werewolf friend Lily. She was the Gamma's daughter and the only one who'd been kind to me when all of Klein's pack members had given me the cold shoulder. We'd become friends, though Lily never liked Klein. "Hey... Lil..." I managed to croak out. "Oh my God, what's wrong? Why are you crying?" Lily's voice filled with concern the moment she heard me. Rage and heartbreak made my words catch in my throat. "Lily, I went to surprise Klein today. Instead, I caught him cheating with Alice!" "What?" Lily shrieked. "How could he betray his mate like that? You've given him your heart and soul! Honey, stop crying. Where are you? I'm coming over." I wiped my tears and hailed an Uber. "No need, dear. I just want to be alone for a while." "Alright, just... don't do anything stupid, okay? Remember, I've got your back. Hit me up if you need anything. Stay safe." Lily gently comforted me. As I hung up the phone, the driver asked for my destination. After a moment's hesitation, I decided to drown my sorrows the old-fashioned way. "Take me to the nearest bar," I said. ***** The bar was buzzing with noise, neon lights spinning and casting a rainbow of colors across the room. It was my first time in a place like this, and everything felt strange and new. Werewolves far outnumbered humans here, probably from different packs. The few human women I saw were all coupled up. The moment I walked in, I felt eyes on me - hungry, predatory stares that sent chills down my spine. I tried to calm myself down. "Hey, relax," I thought. "You're here to have fun." That was right. I'd made up my mind. Tonight was the night I'd lose my virginity. If Klein couldn't appreciate what he had, why should I save myself for him? There were plenty of fish in the sea. I'd barely perched on a barstool when I spotted him – a drop-dead gorgeous werewolf who caught my eye from across the room. He was lounging solo in a booth, decked out in a bespoke suit that hugged his broad shoulders and long legs in all the right places. Those ice-blue eyes could stop traffic. He nursed his drink with one large, elegant hand, looking like sin personified. A woman approached him with a flirtatious smile. "Hey handsome, are you alone?" The man coldly dismissed her. "I'm expecting my customer," he said, his voice and demeanor decidedly unwelcoming. He seemed unapproachable, but why would he be waiting for a customer in a bar? I couldn't believe it. "Could this striking man actually be... a call boy?" I wondered. Suddenly, an idea struck me. I downed the rest of my whiskey and walked over to him boldly. "Hey," I said, looking him straight in the eye, "what's your price for the night?" As soon as the words left my mouth, a man in black beside him stood up abruptly. I flinched, but the handsome stranger just glanced at him, and he sat back down. The handsome man turned to me, his eyes narrowing. "Excuse me?" Confused but undeterred, I ignored the man in black and flashed what I hoped was an alluring smile. "Look, I know you are a call boy. How about ten thousand dollars for the night? What do you say?" I regretted it as soon as I spoke. "Did I ask for too much? He is handsome, but what if their rates aren't that high?" I thought. The man eyed me with interest, then suddenly stood up, lifting my chin. The moment he touched me, it felt like an electric current spread from where we made contact. My body felt warm, and so did my cheeks. He looked at me with a half-smile. "How about this - I'll give you a hundred thousand dollars to spend the night with me. What do you say?" A hundred thousand dollars? Is he crazy? I was shocked, thinking to myself. "Does he really think he can turn the tables and pay me instead?" "Alright." I nodded, assuming he was joking. As long as I didn't have to pay, that was fine. All I wanted was one wild night with a hot guy. ***** I thought I could just book a room at any random hotel, but to my surprise, this man took me to a five-star hotel. "Seriously? Are call boys this rich now?" I frowned, pondering. My confusion didn't last long because as soon as we stepped into the room, he grabbed my wrist, pinned me against the wall, and kissed me forcefully. Before I could even think about how to respond, he pried my lips open and teasingly played with my tongue. Soon, he lifted me and threw me onto the bed, patiently stripping off my clothes one by one, caressing my body. I caught a glimpse of his massive c**k below, and for a split second, I started to regret it. "Um... Wait, maybe we should stop?" I stammered. "I admit, playing hard to get has piqued my interest." The hot guy smirked.