The Lycan Prince's obsession

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S K Y E W I L S O N

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Mate. That's someone special , someone meant just for you w. It's someone you're destined to be with . Kai ? He's the cruelest man alive . How could he possibly have a mate ? I breathe out a sigh through my parted lips , dragging my bent knees to my chest, staring at the white , cold tiled floor . I darted out of the room as soon as she shifted away from the agape door , avoiding Kai's stern gaze . I shiver , recalling the conversation we had before his mate showed up . How could he bring me here ? Surely his mate isn't comfortable with any of this . If she didn't like something , he'd surely do anything to make her comfortable . She's his mate . I press my lips into a thin line , glaring down at the shirt I'm wearing -- the shirt that belongs to him .

My phone was wedged into my jeans , my only possible way I could've gotten out of this mess . If I can just call Sage and talk to her , she can tell me whether Kai is lying or not . Because if he's lying , I can leave . If he's lying , I can tell her to inform my father of my whereabouts and he can come and get me -- and also explain to me what that sharp pain was . I push up from the floor and move toward the door , my fingers digging into the material as I pull the hem of the shirt down . I hate that it smells like him . I despise how the scent envelops me . It's not supposed to . I groan , tugging at the hem again , and pull open the door . I lean forward , my eyes pivoting both ways to make sure they aren't busy making out in the hallway or worse . Because that's probably what they're doing right now . I shiver , shaking my head as if the image of Kai's tongue darting down Isabella's throat would disperse into thin air . I wish it would .

I decide to go left , padding down the hall slowly , silently , keeping my hand to the wall . My eyes fleetingly flicker over the landscape paintings hanging on the walls and my eyebrows draw together , a crease forming on my forehead . I make my way down the hall , darting around the corner and halt, tucking strands of my hair behind my ear as I try to hear if any movements are coming from the room I was in . Nothing . My heart pounds in my chest as I walk toward the door , gripping the knob in my trembling hand. I turn the knob slowly and cautiously push it open, my heart stuttering in my chest when I step inside , relieved to find the room empty . My bare feet sink into the soft material of the mat and I push the door closed , turning back around , only to be startled when my eyes find Isabella seated on the bed , her angry blue eyes falling into slits .

My heart races , my palm clutching the material of the shirt over my heart . "I'm sorry , I didn't think anyone would be in here ..." I trail off , feeling the need to explain myself . I don't belong here . I don't know why I am . Maybe because she lives here too ? She is his mate , so I can only assume . She doesn't even blink , her eyes falling down to the shirt I'm wearing and anger washes over her face , red climbing to her cheeks . "I just wanted to get my clothes ." I explain meekly , knowing that it must hurt for her to see me in Kai's shirt . Being the empathetic person I am , I suck in a breath and tug at the hem of the shirt , a nervous reaction . He could've at least brought me other clothes . "I don't want to be here , I promise . As soon as I get my clothes , I'll leave ." I ramble , not wanting to fall in their mate-related chaos . I still don't understand why he brought me here when he has a mate . It doesn't make sense . It seems rude and disrepectful . Isabella's jaw clenches , her lips pressing into a thin line as she stands up from the bed , her height intimidating . "You should be dead ." She sneers , her eyes brimming with poison as she stares me down , her voice is beyond harsh and cold . Her words cause my chest to deflate . My eyebrows draw together , and I suck in a breath through my teeth .

"You should leave ," She nearly growls out , baring her teeth as she speaks , and I shift , trying to keep my anger shoved down as she takes another step forward , shoving her finger into my chest . "Because , I promise you , Kai will ruin you ." The threat lingers between us . Kai will ruin you . He already has . Him and his father . Something dark roams her eyes though , as if the warning runs deeper than just this. Deeper than what he has already done to me . "Remember that ." She takes a step back and, as if she was never in the room with me , she leaves . I stand frozen in my place , trying to gather my thoughts and process her words . Kai is her mate . Why would he want to have anything to do with me ? I shake off the ominous feeling and glance around the room , not finding my clothes . Where did he undress me then ? I shiver at the thought , my thighs clenching , yet anger grows in my chest . None of this makes sense , my mind rolling over everything that has happened .

I glance around and find the bathroom , rushing toward the door . Gripping the wall as I peek into the bathroom , relief washing over me when I find my clothes neatly folded on the sink . I rush toward my jeans and push my hand into the pockets , a sigh leaving my lips when I feel the phone . I sink to my knees on the cold floor and shift to the cabinets , shakily unlocking my phone and scroll down to Sage's number . I press down on her name and nervously press the speaker to my ear . It rings, and rings , and rings . "Skye ?" Her voice flows from the speaker and my eyes squeeze shut , the back of my eyelids burning with tears . "Are you okay ? Where are you ?" Her frantic voice causes my shoulders to sag , and I blow out a long sigh . "My parents ? Are they okay ?" My voice cracks as tears spill down my cheeks . Please , please tell me Kai lied and that my parents are fine and alive .

There's a long pause , and I hold my breath, my heart cracking open . "Sage ," I whisper , softly hiccupping, tucking strands of hair behind my ear . Why isn't she answering me ? "Skye ..." She drawls out , sorrow dripping from each syllable and I shake my head , biting into my bottom lip . Kai can't be right . My parents have to be fine . "They aren't oka --" The warmth of the phone is snatched from my hand and I gasp , my eyes flying open and I glance up . Kai stands towering over me , his eyes drenched with stern coldness. I blink, coldness spreading over my entire body as he traps my gaze with his . A lump grows in my throat and I blink the tears out of my eyes, my gaze darting toward my phone that's clenched between his fingers , and I notice he ended the call . My eyes pivot back to his and even though the danger leaks in his eyes , I narrow mine . I go to stand up but he takes a step forward , clenching his jaw . "Don't f*****g move ." He grumbles out , goosebumps spreading over my limbs as I stare up at him through my lashes .

This position feels too intimate . A stray tear rolls down my cheek and my mouth parts , my body on fire as his intimidating presence chokes me . He stares down his nose at me , the position making his presence seem more dangerous . He leans down so swiftly , his fingers wrapping around my upper arms, and he pulls me to my feet , pressing me backwards, my lower back pressing into the sink . With wide eyes , I stare at him , no sound leaving me . Too baffled to even move . It's not because of the firm hold he has on my upper arms or the way his broad , imposing body presses me into the sink , no , it's because of the look in his eyes . The pure hatred sprouting in his blue eyes . "What part of 'You aren't going anywhere' did you not understand ?" He slants his head to the side , a few of his strands falling over his eyes as he stares down at me and my breath stutters .

My fingers dig into the edge of the sink, my knees weak . Why is his presence so addictive ? I hate that . I wet my lips, struggling to swallow the lump in my throat . "I was just talking to Sage ,” I murmur , startled by his sudden actions His mate must still be here, so why is he blatantly pushing me into the sink when she can walk in at any moment ? Kai’s nose flares as he looks down at me, his eyes blazing with anger . “Yeah ? Just talking ?” I gulp , lifting my shoulder in an attempt of a shrug . Of course I would’ve asked her to come get me , I don’t want to be here . “Don’t lie to me , Skye .” He sneers out , my heart pounding against my chest , my lips slowly parting as I take in his face .

His eyes are a shade darker, the vibrant blue a dark , shallow color . Accentuated by his dark lashes just makes the sight all the more striking, my skin tingling with the urge to push him away and run . My breathing turns uneven , my chest heaving . “Why am I here ?" My voice drops to a whisper , heat creeping up my neck and rests on my cheeks . Kai’s cold eyes flicker between both of mine, and he pushes his tongue into the side of his cheek , seemingly contemplating whether he should share this information with me or not . While he’s staring at me as if he wants to rip off my head , I try to concentrate on anything other than his body pressed up against mine . This isn’t supposed to make me breathless , right ? He has a mate . I shouldn’t be feeling this utter heat spread over my body .

Kai sniffs , taking a step back and I regret missing the warmth . “If my father knew you were alive , he’d push a blade into your heart without hesitation .” He utter , fleetingly glancing away before looking back at me . Why does his father want me dead ? My heart stutters , my head feels heavy and the tips of my fingers numb . “No one touches what’s mine .” He grumbles out .