His Stolen Mate

Chapter 13: 3 Sides, 1 Story

Chapter 13: 3 Sides, 1 Story

~Anika’s P.O. V~

            Flying with Fang was exhilarating to say the least, I had so much fun up in those clouds that I wanted to keep flying. When Viper came out, I had to listen in on their conversation. Words like ‘Mate’ and ‘Promise’ kept coming up. From what I could gather, Fang is Viper’s mate, meaning her theory was true. We have 3 men out there who were either destined or chosen mates, which would also mean Quinn has at least 2 other women out there for him. Knowing that my brother is a total sleaze, he would want both. I, however, am still very much in love with Matthew. When it was nearing dawn, I landed before Fang could and shifted into myself again.

“You did splendidly, Princess.” It was Whitney who came to me. “Now about the mate bond.” His dragon made him trill in excitement.

“Uh, no.” I backed away from him, “I am not ready for anything of the sort.” He came closer to me and I kept backing away.

“Give in, Princess.” He backed me up into a tree. “Let it happen, babe.” Babe?! Oh, hell no! I am a woman who knows martial arts and this guy thinks I am already his?! f**k that! I raised my knee to his groin and thrusted it into him. His eyes went wide as a groan of pain left his mouth. He doubled over.

“…Ow…” Was all he could say. I whipped my hair back and grabbed my clothes. I put them on and left the scene. Was that cruel? Yes. But no one tells me what to do and no one forces themselves on me. Granted Matthew kissed me once without my permission, ever since, however, he has always let it be me to make the first move. I got inside the castle and immediately went to find King Eustace. I found him in the library with the others looking at old books.

I cleared my throat, “King Eustace?”

“Ah, Princess Anika. What can I do for you?” He stood and bowed his head.

“I want to apologize for what I did to Whitney.” I started saying, “However, he was forcing himself on me and I had to protect myself. I am sorry that I kneed him in his family jewels.” I bowed to Eustace; he began laughing as did the others.

“My dear girl, my son is an asshole, I am sure he rightly deserved it.”

That’s my girl. My father spoke to my mind only. I looked to him and he gave a wink of approval.

“If you all don’t mind, I am headed to bed now.”

“Bed? It’s only 7 am.” A Queen spoke up.

“Yes, well, Fang; Whitney’s dragon and I flew all night, and it was fun until Whitney tried to force himself on me.” I sighed “My lords and ladies, good day.” I bowed to them and tried to remember where my room was. When I finally got there, I saw Adam at the door waiting.

“Anika.” He stands straight, “About last time, look, I was mad at the Moon Goddess and afraid to have my cover blown.” He rubbed his head, “What I am trying to say is…” Is he trying to apologize to me? “I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have ran when I did.” I relaxed a little and gave a small smile. I was dead f*****g tired, anything to get people to leave me alone.

“It’s fine. I’m over it. I was about to go to bed actually.” He smiled at me and bowed before me. I was taken aback.

“I would like to try again. Please?” If it weren’t for his devilish good looks, I would have kicked his ass for being in between me and my bed.

“Alright.” I spoke.

“Please, meet me in the same clearing around 7 tonight?” 12 hours? Sure. Just get out of my way.

“Okay, I will meet you there. Have a good day, Adam.” He stepped aside and I went into my room. I fell on my bed and passed the f**k out.

~Adam’s P.O. V~

            She agreed, yes, now I can finally win back the mate bond that I lost. I was rounding the corner to the great hall and bumped into that Whitney guy. He was holding his balls and walking strangely. “What happened to you?”

“Anika. I felt the mate bond with her, and I thought she did too, so I tried to mark her.” I didn’t have time to reflect what I was about to do to this guy. Jasper took over and flung the prince into the wall. The royals all came out to see what was happening.

“Adam! The hell are you doing?!” Quinn asked me.

“This is the bastard! No! Anika will be mine!” Jasper growled in anger. The prince’s dragon growled right back at him.

“Really? So, you are my competition, eh mutt?” This guy was asking for it.

“I won’t let you or that Leech touch my mate again!” Jasper roared out. We charged each other and shifted into our respective forms. He got the upper hand because he had wings. His power was water, he used it to try to drown me and Jasper. Jasper leapt from the floor and grabbed his leg, pulling him down, his blood soaked the carpet. His jaws clasped onto my back and he bit down hard, making me let go of his leg and howl in pain. Jasper saw his tail and grabbed it, pulling it before twirling him, he twirled before he let go, sending him into the window, making crash open, I thought we had victory until I saw his wings pulling him up. Jasper jumped from the window and latched onto one of his legs. The dragon roared out in pain as he swung us from this high up. Swinging with much force, he managed to fling us back inside the castle.

“ENOUGH!” A shout from the corridor had our fight stop and the volcano roaring to life. s**t… “What the f**k is going on?!” Anika screamed at the two of us. “Change back!” She ordered, we looked to each other. “That is an order!” She used her voice to command us, the lava outside roared to life once more. We did as she commanded and shifted back. “I need this answered truthfully; Is this about me? I swear to every deity out there, that if it is, I am kicking both of your asses for waking me up!” I backed down and lowered my head, Whitney did as well.

“It was sis. Both got into it over who you should be with.” Thanks, Quinn. Are you trying to get me killed by your sister?!

I hear her take a deep breath in, “Dad, get everyone back into the library. All except these 2. It seems we need to have a chat.” Nathaniel did as she asked and got everyone except Whitney and I back into that room. “Alyssa!” She yelled. I hear feet running up from another room and to her side.

“Yes, my queen?”

“I need some girl time after this, can you please go into my room and go nuts with my make-up. Apparently, I am not getting sleep today.” I saw this little Vampyre girl bow.

“Of course, girl. I’ll even have the T.V on.” She left the three of us.

“Adam. Not even a half hour ago, I agreed to go on a date with you. And this is where I find you?” She was tapping her foot.

“I lost control…” Admitting it was humiliating.

“And Whitney… We spent the last 7 hours together! Was that not enough for you?!”

“I apologize, Princess. I too lost control.” Wow… Dragons can admit when they are wrong.

“Until tonight, I do not want to see either of you. I cannot believe I am going to say this… You’re both grounded to your rooms!” She shouted.

“Yes, Ma’am.” We both left her there and went to our rooms.

~Whitney’s P.O. V~

Fang: Wow, you pissed her off pretty good, this time.

            Yeah, I know. I seriously thought she felt the same way. How was I supposed to know she didn’t?

Fang: Are you f*****g kidding me? She literally said no, you dumbass. Even asked us last night not to do anything s****l.

            Okay, okay, I get it. I pushed too hard.

Fang: What were you thinking? I get that he started it, but you should have been better than that.

            I know. I also know that we need her. I shook my head at myself. How could I let a wolf egg me on like that? As I was walking to my room, I found that Vampyre guy reading with an apple in his hand over his rooms balcony. Vampyres eat normal food? I knocked on the door, but that didn’t seem to catch his attention. I knocked louder this time. He turned to face me and gave a smile.

“Ah, young Whitney, what do I owe the pleasure?”

“How do you deal with him?” I asked.

“Going to have to be a bit more specific, lad.”

“Adam.” He motioned for me to come over.

“I don’t. I respect his title and I also have to respect this whole situation. If you don’t know, me, Adam and a third suiter are in competition for Anika’s hand.” That made me look at him and I gave a groan.

“Not you too.”

“Beg pardon?” His accent alone would take any girl away from her husband. And the way he speaks is so romantic, I hate it.

“It’s me.” I admitted.

“Ah. I see. Well, in any case. Matthew Hastings.” He held out his hand.

“Whitney Johnson.” I shook his hand, he is different from Adam, calm, mature and older than us both. “So…” I wanted to ask why he was eating an apple.

“Before we continue our conversation, I suggest you put on clothing, Mr. Johnson.” I had to look down and I realized that I was stark naked. I ran back to my room to get on some actual clothes before Anika could see me again.