The Princess & The New Wolf

2. Emboldened

Beau escorted me back into the gathering room, just missing an undergarment. I smiled and gently waved to the ladies surrounding the open bar that I was despersate to get close to.

"Yes, Lady Alora?" The bartended quckly glanced up and held eye contact.I sighed heavily.

"Give me a strong one Martin. Vodka whatever." I pursed my lips. Even with my release I could smell Lee in the air and it was making me crazy. Midnight had come and passed and his scent was faint yet somewoe lingering in my nose. it was so sensual, I dont know how I'll ever be able to reject him just with that alone. He was much too young, freshly 18 as of moments ago, undoubtledy while Beau was making sure I was handled. Martin pushed a glass across the bar to me and I snagged it, quckly gulping down the contents. i pushed it back and nodded when I met his eyes, he began making me another.

"Oh there you are my dear Princess," Elder Errik, sweetly rounded the corner of the bar. I smiled and gulped the second drink Martin gave me. I quicly pushed it back for a third. I dont know how to handle this at all, any liquid courage would be helpful. "Let me toast my grandson with you on the balcony. Hes gone through his transition, the young wolves are having a marvelous time." He smiled sweetly. I smilied back. If it was just this nice old man Id have no problem entertaining him for the evening before sending him on his way to his packlands, but Goddess forbid that, everything has to be difficult.

I snagged up my third cup and greedily swallowed the bitter liquid. Martin gimmaced at me when i set the cup down and took Elder Erriks arm to lead me to the balcony. We cozied up to the stone railing and he began to speak.

"My grandson has spoken of you as his luna since he was a young pup, Princess. I know it may be all in his head, but he is so very sure that you were to be his fated mate," He sighed heavily and shook his head. "I've told him time and time again that the princess would only be looking for an Alpha, one of royalty at that to keep on the lineage, but that sweet dumb boy wouldnt ever listen to an old gray wolf." He chucked and patted my shoulder. "Please just humor him, Princess, let him down easy," He was looking down at a magnificant wolf, dark in color, strong and tall in stature. I nodded and smiled at Elder Errik again, I'd make sure to let the boy down easy, if I only could.

I could smell him now, even from hundreds of feet away. He had turned, he was of age, the mate bond WAS there, he wasnt crazy. This beautiful young man was my fated mate. My body wanted him, regardless of if he could perform like my Beau. I shivered at the thought. Martin suddenly appeared with a 4th drink for me. He had a twinkle in his eye that let me know he was going to be equally responsible for whatever dumb thing i may do in the near future, by helping me lose my smarts. I smirked at him after i tossed the drink back in 2 large swigs.

"Elder Errik, would you do me the honor of holding my gown?" I was emboldened, and ready to face the young one who called me his Luna. He seemed surprised, yet held out his arms to hold the fabric. Without shame I wriggled my plump body from the ball gown and placed it over his arms, without a second thought I leaped over the railing and transistioned in the air, landing on 4 paws. Lee focused on me, bright eyes following my form in the night. I glanced back up at the balcony to see Beau standing next to the elder, eyes sullen and focused on me. I flipped my tail twice and threw back my head with a howl. I darted into the forest and waited for the young one to follow.