The Secret Mate Of The Lycan Prince

Chapter 5: A New Day Scarlet

{Scarlet PVO}

I awoke to the sound of my alarm clock on my phone.

Today is my best friend Lana's birthday.

I picked up my phone and called her.

"Good Morning Scar, this is a lovely wake up call."

She sounded not suprised at all, knowing every year I am always the one to call her first on her birthday and surprised surprised me vice versa.

"Happy Birthday Lana can't wait to see you at school today."

I was excited for her.

It is a new chapter in her life.

She will be finding her mate, never mind changing into her wolf tonight.

I did feel sorry for her but, fortunately, it is a full moon tonight, so the transformation will not be as painful.

"I will see you later, Scar."

She says it brings me back to reality.

"Bye Lana, see you later."

I hung up the phone.

Today is a new day; school, lessons with Siandra and extra gym class with none other than the handsome Prince Drake.

I never have to be formal with the princes when I am alone with them, as they always say I am family to them, as they are very close to my parents, Alpha and Luna of Red Moon.

I decided to get ready for the day.

I got in the shower, washed my hair, got out, dried myself, got dressed in blue jeans and a white top, dried my hair and finally put on

a little bit of makeup.

I went downstairs to have breakfast with my mom and dad, but today it was different in the kitchen.

Both princes were there.

I greeted everyone and sat down next to my mom.

"Rachel Liam will be going with Scarlet to school and be with her for the day."

Wow, okay, I couldn't believe my ears.

The first watch over me would be the younger prince.

He was also handsome, a bit shorter than his brother, with brown hazel eyes and dark brown hair but, not my cup of tea.

"Don't the princes have more pressing matters to attend to?"

Asked my mom.

"I would be honored to look after Scarlet for the day Ma'am, as you know how important she is to my brother."

Liam's words did not make any sense, especially when he had said it with a smile on his face.

I decided to keep quiet about it.

I didn't want to pry into the matter.

"Mom, did you manage to buy Lana the Perfume I showed you, for her birthday, the White Diamond?"

I asked my mother, ignoring the men around the table.

Since I wasn't allowed to go into the human world, I would ask my mom to shop for me at the malls.

"Yes Scarlet and I have already rapped it, here you go my girl."

My mom said, handing the gift bag to me.

"Thank you mom, you're the best."

I gave her a hug, almost pushing her off her chair.

I looked at my watch.

"Shoot, look at the time I must get going, your majesty."

"Scar we have been over this, it is Liam for you as you are technically my sister."

I c****d my head at him, shacking my head as Laim looked at Drake with a grin.

As I got up from the table, I was suprised Liam picked up my school back to walk me out.

Of course be with me the entire day at school and I guess I get out of carrying my bag for the day..

"Bye mom, bye dad, bye Prince Drake" with a bow.

Drake let out a low growl, almost making me jump out of my skin.

"It is Drake for you, Scar."

I guess he was getting upset that I wanted to continue with formalities.

So, as usual, James drove.

We arrived at school and everyone, I mean everyone, was bowing to Prince Liam.

"I think it was a bad idea. I took the first guard. I am just bringing attention to you little one."

Liam leaned into my ear.

"You think?"

I stated sarcastically.

Liam started laughing.

Just then Mrs Smith, my English teacher, came out into the hall way.

"Okay everyone, it is not like you have never seen Prince Liam walk in these halls before. Carry on. Back to class all of you."

She then turned to me.

"We will do everything to ensure you feel safe at school, Scarlet. Your majesty."

She bowed and walked away.

"She is a lot of fun, don't you think Scar?"

Liam leaned into my ear again.

"I want you to know I like Mrs Smith and, yes, she can be fun."

Liam let out a roar of a laugh as I think I may have misunderstood his statement.

I have concerns though about what my dad told me yesterday.

Why is it that even the royals are worried about my protection?

Why would I even be with the princes after my eighteenth birthday?

I broke out of that thought as soon as Lana came running towards me.

"Scar there you are I thought..."

"Morning to you too, Lana."

She stopped in her tracks and looked at Liam and Liam locked eyes on her.

Then I heard him say "Mate".

It would make sense as it is the first time Lana has seen Liam.

I was always going to her place but, really it was just to get away from the caucus in the Pack House.

I looked with wide eyes, realizing that my best friend had not only got her wolf but she would become a Lycan and not just any Lycan, a princess Lycan.

I felt a little frozen in time when Liam's words brought me back.

"Scar, are you not going to introduce me to your friend?"

"Huh what, yes sorry your majesty..."

He cut me short.

"You can call me Liam little one."

I rolled my eyes and introduced them to one another.

"Lana, this is Liam. Liam, this is my best friend Lana."

I think he thought his title might intimidate Lana.

"It is nice to meet you, Lana. I am surprised Scar here never told me much about you. I only heard it is your birthday today."

Liam said while smiling at Lana.

She was blushing red.

It was like magic, more powerful than the magic I am learning to control with Siandra.

"I I I."

Lana tried to get a word out.

"Don't worry Lana, enjoy your birthday. Scar has brought you a gift, isn't that right little one?"

Oh yeah, knowing my best friend has found her mate and having to give her my gift is nothing compared to what she had just received for her birthday.

I scrolled Liam and he just smiled at me as I gave the gift to Lana.

"Here you go my bestie, it is White Diamond, your favorite."

She took the gift and thanked me. At that moment, the bell rang.

I did not want to interrupt them.

"I will leave you two to get to know one another. I am off to class."

Liam looked to me.

"Okay Scar, and Scar, I will see you in the cafeteria for lunch."

"Fine."

I continued to walk to class gaging on the way.

The way they were carrying on made me sick to my stomach but also made me look forward to meeting my mate.

I just hope I am not as bad as Lana is with Liam.

The two L's that have got a ring to it.

"Hello Scarlet."

Oh great, just what I needed, Derick.

"May I walk with you to class?"

What the hell, why is he being so nice to me and, since when does he want to walk to class with me?

"Do I have a choice in the matter?"

Just then, Liam had appeared at my side.

It must be his Lycan hearing knowing I was in a bit of distress.

"Sorry little one, but I think your best friend is my mate. Why did you not bring her around to the Pack house?"

I know he just wanted to make conversation.

"I know, Liam, I can see and feel the magic. I didn't want you two goons annoying us, so I would go to her."

Liam placed his hand on his heart in a hilarious manner.

"How could you, Scar?"

"Please will you get over it. She is your mate after all. Glad it is not this dimwit Derick."

I stuck my tongue out at him and at that moment I realized why he was being so nice.

The prince was with me.

"Your Majesty, I was just offering Scarlet to walk to class and.."

Liam cut him off right there and then.

"This is not the first time I have been with Scarlet to school. I have observed how you treat this little one. You have a crush on her?"

Derrick looked dumb founded as soon as Liam spoke those words.

"I would never already know your majesty excuse me."

Derick left with such a rush into class it was really getting confusing.

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{Scarlet PVO}

"Scar, are you coming on Saturday to my party?"

Lana caught up with me in the hallway.

"Yes, Lana, I will be coming and yes, I will bring Liam with me. He can escort me for the evening, not as if he would be doing much escorting."

I looked over my shoulder at him as Lana jumped up with excitement.

"Thank you Scar, you know me very well and at least it will be easier to tell my parents I have a mate and my mate is there at the party!"

She hugged me and walked into class.

"Well, little one, after Saturday I guess your best friend will be living in the Pack House till the end of the year and returning with me to the palace."

"I am happy for you Liam."

I walked into the classroom just before the teacher did. Liam sat in the corner of the class in front.

It was like this for the rest of the school day.

Each class I went to, Liam sat in the corner in front.

At the end of the day, Siandra had come to school with James.

Siandra turned to Liam.

"Liam, go and rest. I will take over from here. You know she is safe with us."

I was so glad she was insisting at least he would get to spend time with his mate.

"Okay little one, I will leave you with Siandra. I will take Lana out for a birthday treat. Will I see you back at the Pack house?"

"Sure, lover boy, go enjoy yourself."

Thank goodness Siandra saved the day because I didn't know how I would manage to talk to her and hear what Grandma Bella wanted me to know if Liam was around.

I raised my eyebrows at him just to tease him and he walked away laughing.

We arrived at Siandra's house.

As we walked in she didn't even ask if I would like a cup of tea.

She just took the tea into the sitting area and sat opposite to me.

"Siandra, my dad knew that you and Grandma Bella told me about my real parents..."

Siandra interrupted me.

"Yes, he knew because he was the one who instructed us to tell you so that you would understand the true danger you are in."

I thought about what she was telling me and it made sense.

"Siandra, what was it you wanted to tell me yesterday before I was called home?"

Saindra leaned back in her chair and took a deep breath.

"The information I am to share with you is under the instructions of your Grandma Bella and your father, nor does your mother know that I will be sharing this with you."

I looked at her confused.

"Scarlet, I know you wonder why the royal princes spend most of their time in the Red Moon Pack?"

I thought about it for a second.

Royals don't normally spend so much time in one pack.

Normally they go back to the palace.

It hadn't been common and what my dad said to me in the office was all slowly making sense.

I remembered that Liam had told me that Lana would be living in the Pack house until the end of the year, obviously to finish off her school year before she goes back to the palace with Liam.

But why not take her back now?

Was he thinking of me not having my friend close to me.

Then it hit me like a train.

My father had said I would be staying here to finish my school year and I would be leaving with Prince Drake.

"Siandra, my dad said to me that I would be staying until I am finished with my school year. What was my father implying? Another thing this morning, Liam said to my mom it would be an honor to be with me for the day, knowing how important I am to Drake. It does not make any sense, Siandra, it just doesn't."

I started to cry.

Siandra took my hand.

"Calm down Scarlet, if you get too upset you lose control. You must remember your magic controls all four of the elements: water, earth, wind and fire. You could blow my whole house away!"

I began to laugh.

At least she was making me feel better.

"Oh no, now we find this all funny. Seriously, Scarlet put two and two together. Important to Drake, he takes extra time to train you to fight like a Lycan would fight. Think my girl think?"

I took in the words Siandra was telling me.

This way she tells me without really telling me.

"He is my mate."

I said surprised.

No wonder I found him so attractive.

He is my mate.

I was angry with everyone.

Why would they hide this from me?

Were they waiting for me to turn eighteen and find out for myself?

Oh hey, Scar, you're eighteen now and, just oh by the way, Drake is your mate.

Seriously, what the hell?

"Scarlet, you cannot say anything, not until after your eighteenth birthday."

I took her words in and decided to keep this to myself.

I left Siandra's house to go home to the Pack House when I had seen a car in Siandra's driveway that I had never seen before.

Before I could open the door to the convertible, Prince Drake was already standing by my car door.

"James go on back to the Pack House, I will take Miss Black home."

"Yes, your majesty."

Drake escorted me to his car.

He opened the door for me, showing me to get in.

I watched as James left Siandra's driveway.

"Are you ready for training, little one?"

I looked at him and smiled.

"Yes, your Majesty."

"I told you, Scar, it is Drake."

"What made you decide to come pick me up in your um.."

"Porche"

He smiled at me and for the first time I noticed his beautiful hazel-green eyes.

I had a broad smile on my face.

I just couldn't wipe it off.

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{Scarlet PVO}

I trained with Drake for the rest of the afternoon.

"Again Scar, we are sporing here and you must fight smart love."

Did he just call me....

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{Scarlet PVO}

I went to shower and came back downstairs to go join them for dinner.

There was a new guest.

Both princes insisted I sit between the two of them.

"I hear my brother's mate is your best friend. How, covenant Scar."

Drake whispered in my ear.

What he said did make sense, but I decided to look at him confused.

I just nodded my head but smiled at all the guests at the table.

" My parents are here, you know them."

I looked at Drake.

"No, you and my dad make me spend my summers there just for fun."

He smiles at me.

"Plus, my father knows the whole truth. He has been monitoring this situation with your grandpa Joe as they had their, suspicious that Eric would play victim and had no involvement in Amelia's death."

"Wow Drake, you have never been so serious with me before, except for training, that is."

He looked at me in the eyes.

"I have seen sometimes that to protect you is to be truthful to you. That said the reason you are sitting between the two of us so that he can't try and take you away. He would have to get through us first."

"So Eric will be staying in the Pack House?"

My dad asked him to take my attention off Drake.

"No. After supper I will be returning to my own pack. I decided to visit my late wife's family."

I heard both my dad and mom let off a small growl.

This made me feel reassured that they would protect me from this monster.

Eric was trying to own the place, but not only did I pick up on my dad's aura but the princes themselves.