The Prince's Mistress

12

"You're being paranoid" Thaddeus whispers, facing towards Atticus though he's actually talking to me "I'm not, she knows. She keeps giving me looks" I insist in reference to Calliope.

Ever since we returned from the weekend trip Calliope has been acting differently; she stares at me with what looks like utter hatred, she purposefully nudges me if we walk past each other and I often catch her watching me. She hadn't behaved like this beforehand, she had ignored me and only spoken to me when in a social setting but it was simply a friendly exchange.

"Sip this and relax Isilee" Jasper chuckles passing me a glass of champagne from one of the passing waiters "Your parents are here, brothers too"

His words have me turning to where he's looking "Where?" I ask, he grabs my by the waist and lifts me up making me laugh "Over there you dwarf" he chuckles back, he only laughs harder when Thaddeus growls lowly with a murderous look.

"He's just mind linked me on how he will kill me multiple ways, p***y whipped" Jasper whispers in my ear to try and rile Thaddeus even more "Stop it" I mumble, blushing from his close proximity and from the possessive glint in Thaddeus' eyes when he looks at me.

"Pumpkin" my father, pulls me out of Jasper's hold to hug me tightly, kissing my forehead and then pulling back to look at me "My beautiful girl, you look like a princess" he comments which has me blushing even more - embarrassed and flattered.

"I agree Alpha Anttila" Thaddeus says which makes my heart flutter and cheeks burn crimson, his sapphire eyes look to me before they go to my father who is glaring at him.

"Your Royal Highness," my fathers voice is deathly calm but the aggression underlying his greeting is obvious, my mom kisses my cheek before she puts her arm around my dad's waist calming him down.

"Good evening Your Highness" she says calmly with an easy smile on her face "Royal Beta and Royal Gamma, it is lovely to see you as well"

"Alpha and Luna Anttila, we are so pleased you could attend" King Titan greets, shaking hands with my father and mother, the Queen does the same. "Thank you for the invitation" my mom responds "Of course, we thought you would like to visit Isilee" Queen Medea says with a smile "She has been good as gold here at the castle, a pleasure to have" the King adds smiling my way.

Calliope joins us and sidles up to Thaddeus, her hand clasping the crook of his elbow as she smiles looking so effortlessly gorgeous "I've been looking everywhere for you my male" she purrs, her hand stroking down his chest as her champagne coloured gown seems to shine under the lights making her look even more stunning.

'Is this the female he's chosen over you?' Leifer asks, just as he joins our group and quickly bows to the royals followed by Darius 'Yes'

Thaddeus' lip lifts into a snarl as he brushes her hand off of him and looks at me, she flushes slightly and looks angry for a second before she composes herself "Are you Isilee's family? I'm Calliope, Prince Thaddeus' chosen mate" she states proudly to my family who all plaster smiles on their faces whilst spitting insults through our mind link.

'Fake b***h'

'Disgusting'

'Leech'

'Filthy'

"I didn't know the Prince had a chosen, I haven't heard anything mentioned about you" my mother says with a sweet smile, her eyes glinting when Calliope's claws noticeably extend and anger flashes through her amber eyes.

She returns a smile "Well I heard about Alpha Magnus, what happened there? I thought a-"

"That conversation is not open for discussion" my father snaps, shutting down Calliope's words

"I was simply curious, is that why she came here? She must have done something awful to-"

"Shut up" Thaddeus growls at the female who shrinks away from his angry form "Do not bring a sensitive topic up Calliope, it's rude and distasteful" King Titan voices eyeing the female with annoyance. She purses her lips but lowers her head, knowing to drop the topic.

"Thaddeus, will you come dance with me?" she quietly asks Thaddeus, looking up at him whilst fluttering her eyelashes feigning innocence, he doesn't even look at her just sips from his drink as if she never spoke.

"Thaddeus?" she tries again "What" he snaps making her flinch "Dance with me?" she asks "No"

My brothers and Jasper all try to mask their laughter with coughs which makes me look down attempting to hide my own smile.

"Sorry to interrupt" a male approaches us and quickly bows with another apology to the Royals - he looks familiar but I cannot place him "Alpha Anttila it is a pleasure to see you and your family again, in particular your beautiful daughter. Would it be acceptable for me to take her for a dance?"

"Isilee?" my father looks to me with a questioning glance, I smile bashfully and look to the male "Okay" I respond nervously but as soon as my words leave my mouth a glass smashes. The loud shatter seems to grab everyone's attention thanks to sensitive hearing of werewolves and lycans, the culprit of the noise; Thaddeus.

Instead of a glass in his hand, now all that remains are glass shards sticking into his clenched fist with blood and alcohol dripping down. His face has a cold expression but I can see the burning rage behind his quickly darkening sapphire eyes "Thaddeus, what are you doing?" his mother questions, I want to ask him what's wrong - though I have an idea it's me agreeing to dance with another male - but the male holds his hand out to me and I take it to try and act as though Thaddeus' actions didn't effect me.

The male leads me into the crowd of dancing couples, his arm comes to my waist, the other holds my hand by his chest. "I am Anthony, Alpha West's son" he tells me with a wry smile "I am sorry about what my brother did to you" he quickly adds.

"You are Julius' younger brother" I state, shivering at the memory of that male who had tried to force me to mate him every time I saw him "Unfortunately" he comments, "We were all so disgusted by his actions, when your father told us what had happened we-" he takes a breath "I am sorry for his actions"

"You didn't do anything don't apologise"

"If it is any consolation my father sent him to this boot camp so he can get his s**t together, he is nothing like what an Alpha needs to be"

"At least that will help to change him for the better"

"I have to warn you Anthony, I am not a good dancer" I tell him trying to change the subject, he smiles "Luckily for you my mother was adamant that we learnt how, so I will lead us both to victory" I cannot help but laugh at this friendly male - I like him.

"I didn't know this was a dance competition"

"Whenever me and dancing are in the same situation it is always a dance competition Isilee, just for reference" I laugh again and let him spin me around before he brings us back together again "I think we are winning" he whispers in my ear causing me to giggle "We are the only ones aware of the competition" I point out.

His brown eyes sparkle as he laughs again "Then we are winners Isilee" he tells me just as the song fades out, imminently another song starts up but this time one that is a lot quicker. Anthony quickens his pace in time with the music, seeming to know exactly what dance is meant for it meanwhile I am clumsily being dragged along, my feet hitting his "Sorry, sorry" I squeak blushing in embarrassment.

He only laughs and lifts me up slightly so my feet just dangle in the air, barely grazing his calves and my arms wrap around his neck as I let him essentially carry me through this dance with my head in the crook of his neck so to avoid any stares from people who can see I am a terrible dancer who has to be carried through a song.

When the song slows slightly I pull my head back biting my lip as I mumble an apology "You are lucky you are gorgeous" he tells me smiling, his smile widens when he sees my blush "How so?" I ask referring to why I'm lucky just as the song stops.

"How you are gorgeous? Perhaps the Moon felt such a beautiful soul deserved a matching physique, you are most definitely the most beautiful creature I have ever seen" he tells me as his voice loses all humour, his eyes darting between mine and my lips.

"I wish I was the eldest brother so I'd be your suitor" he admits in a quiet voice, now staring at my lips and licking his own "May I kiss you Isilee?" he whispers huskily with darkening eyes which flick to my widening ones "Um-I" I mumble just as he leans in.

"Anthony, it's my turn you've had two dances. Do not hog Isilee you selfish bastard" a male I recognise as one of my suitors growls, his large figure angrily glaring at Anthony who clears his throat and steps back "Of course, I will hopefully see you later Isilee." he kisses my cheek politely before walking away leaving me to stand nervously in front of my previous suitor; Ronan.

"My beautiful Isilee, I am glad to see you again" he tells me, staring down with his green eyes "Hello Ronan" I blush as he brings our bodies together - I had forgotten how attractive this male is.

Effortlessly styled curly black hair that sometimes falls into his abnormally bright but hypnotising green eyes, which stand out on his deep rich skin that looks so soft that I want to touch it. He even has neatly trimmed facial hair that accentuates his sharp and prominent jawline, and his strong build is enough to make me blush once more when I'm pressed against him.

"You are single again hm?" he asks curiously, dipping his head down to dig into my neck, kissing my sensitive skin and making me shiver, his hand falls to the small of my back gently rubbing my exposed skin - he has always been effortlessly seductive.

"Y-Yes" I mumble fisting his shirt and giving into temptation as I inhale his masculine scent, blushing when I realise the last time I was this close to him when we were kissing on his parents roof - that was the one and only time I've seen him.

"Good" he growls "I was disappointed to hear how you had settled on an old male, he wouldn't ever make your heart race like I do Isilee" he nips at my neck making me inhale sharply "Ronan" I murmur, blushing as I cannot help but think of all the stares we must be getting along with the burning gaze of Thaddeus' eyes on my back.

"Why would you go for a male who can barely move his hips? I could pleasure you with mine" his husky whisper ends with a sharp grind of his hips into mine with a prominent bulge making me gasp in shock, my cheeks turning crimson.

After the second time he grinds into me he's yanked away and a punch strikes his jaw making him fall to the floor he growls viciously and he braces himself to lunge at the attacker but then he freezes when he sees it's my father who is snarling at him.

"Alpha Anttila" he says with a clenched jaw, my dad snaps his jaw towards the male "Do not touch my daughter like that" growling with rage my father grabs my arm and pushes me behind him.

Ronan gets to his feet and bows his head slightly "Apologies Alpha Attila, I simply cannot help myself around your daughter she is f- so gorgeous I seem to lose my common sense" he says which makes me blush even more "Dad leave him alone" I mumble, tugging at his blazer.

"Come on Isilee" my father growls, putting his arm around my waist and the other is held in front of me as if to shield my body from anyone as he walks through the room back to my mother who's stood amongst a group of other wolves who are all staring our way.

"I leave her for one minute and males are pouncing on her" he grumbles, hugging me tightly when we reach my mother. I happily accept his hug as I can hide my crimson face from everyone's stares - I am so embarrassed I think I may explode.

"No more dancing tonight Isi" Darius snarls from beside me obviously also unhappy with what just happened.

Hours later I'm stood staring out of my window; the music has stopped and everyone's left the castle as the social event has finally finished. The whole night I was with my father but he did eventually let me dance with a few of the Alpha's sons who had stuck to my father's stern rules of no touching above or below my waist.

Wherever I was I felt Thaddeus' eyes on me, I'd search for them often but try not to make it obvious that I was looking at him. But each time he seemed to be angry, jaw constantly clenched, body tense and fists at his side even more so when Calliope would speak to him.

A knock on my door has me quickly running to it, hoping it to be Thaddeus but I know he would never knock. I open the door and find Zoltar "The Prince wants you in the ballroom" he tells me which makes me smile "Okay" I turn to grab my shoes and slip them back on before I glance in the mirror fixing my hair as I'm still in my outfit from tonight's event.

I pause by the door "Should I mask my scent?" I ask him to which he nods, I get the bottle from my bedside table and spritz it all over my form.

I cannot help but quicken my pace as I head towards the ballroom, Zoltar a few paces behind me "Isilee" he says making me whirl around as he has stopped in front of a door "Go this way, he will be waiting" he tells me.

"Okay, thank you Zoltar have a nice evening"

He nods "You too" is all he says before he leaves. I open the doors as quietly as possible and walk through the dimly lit passageway until I reach another doorway which I open and find a thick curtain, I push it out of my way and find myself in the ballroom.

I walk into the empty ballroom, my heels echoing in the silence "My female" arms wrap around my waist from behind and my male kisses my neck. He spins me around and kisses me possessively, one hand holding my neck, the other gripping my behind tightly and pressing me against his straining arousal.

"I hated watching you with those males tonight" he snarls when he's pulled away only to nip at my neck, I tilt my head back with a moan "I should be the only one dancing with you" he tells me.

"I wished they were you" I say breathlessly "Really? You seemed taken by that f*****g Ronan" he spits, gripping me tighter and dragging his teeth down my neck.

"I know him"

"How well?"

"We have kissed" I whisper nervously, he is silent but I can feel him shaking with rage "Tell me you love me Isi" he demands "I love you" I voice truthfully, bringing my hands to his hair and brushing through his strands "I love you and only you Thaddeus"

He pulls me in for a kiss "Dance with me, like we should have been doing earlier" he says, nuzzling my neck and holding me against him as we slow dance in the empty ballroom with no music - but this feels so much better than any of my dances earlier; I feel more complete.

"I wish we could dance together at every event" he tells me, straightening up to rest his head on top of mine "With you as my female, no male would touch you or dance with you only me"

"I'm sorry that I can't make that happen" he murmurs

"It's okay"

He sighs and pulls me back to stare into my eyes "I love you so much Isi, my beautiful female" he professes making me smile "I love you more my male"

He growls softly "Impossible" he says pressing his lips to mine in a tender kiss, which soon turns into a passionate one; his hands exploring my body and his tongue exploring my mouth making me moan in ecstasy.

My head tips back as his mouth descends onto my neck, his hands finding their way under the skirt of my dress to caress my thighs and then in between them. I hold his head to me as my head falls to the side letting him have more access to my neck, my eyes open widely when he slips a finger inside my entrance and I moan out his name.

But with my eyes widen I catch a figure outside the window, only for a second and then I see a emerald green dress skirt as the figure rushes away. I push Thaddeus away as my mind tries to comprehend who that could be who wore such as dress then it clicks - his mother. The Queen.

"I think someone saw us" I gasp, he dart his eyes around "Probably one of my guards, they are keeping people away" he says, bringing me back to him for another kiss "Let me make love to you my female" he growls huskily, kissing away my thoughts as I nod and kiss him back letting him take me upstairs.