The Red Lycan

Chapter 2

I steadied myself and half-heartedly decided that his presence wouldn’t make today anyway different.

Who the hell am I kidding. He’s the King! Of course his presence matters I yelled in my head

Ariana rushed down the stairs and hastily evened out her dress.”Did you hear? The King is here!” She clapped cheerfully “What a marvellous day. What if we find our mates? Oh, Davina, I’m so excited!”

I swallowed the lump in my throat and nodded, not sure what to say or if I could even find my voice

She grabbed my hand “Cradle to grave”

“Cradle to grave” I smiled, feeling a little more confident knowing I would at least have her by my side

As soon as we stepped into the great hall I was engulfed by an intoxicating scent. Tobacco and whiskey. I sniffed the air, trying to pin-point the location of the mouthwatering smell. My eyes eventually fell on the most gorgeous man.

He was tall and well-built. His short curls were dark brown with a tiny hint of red. His hair was perfectly messy and I could feel his bright green eyes staring.

Everyone stood still and the tension was thick. He walked confidently towards me, picked me up as if I weighed nothing and growled “Mine”

Nobody moved. My parents stood wide-eyed, same as everyone. Ariana’s jaw had hit the floor and I was confused by their reactions. He sat me down, my legs were slightly trembling and he quickly steadied me by placing a hand on my hip. All I could feel were delicious tingles, caressing every part of me

“What’s your name?” His voice was deep and relaxing

I let out a breath I didn’t know I was holding “Davina” I replied

“Davina” he repeated and stroked my cheek

I hadn’t even noticed my parents walking up to us. I looked back and forth at my parents and my mate. “Mom, dad.. This is my mate. I.. Uh.. Sorry. I forgot to ask what your name is” I smiled

My parents bowed their head in respect “Your majesty”

Your majesty? Oh. Oh Moon Goddess. My mate, he.. He’s the King! I could only imagine how I looked. My eyes were probably as big as saucers. I quickly bowed my head as well, but he put his finger under my chin and tilted my head to look me straight in the eye. “You are my mate, you don’t bow to me”

“No!” Someone yelled and my mate tightened his grip on my hip. Charlie walked out of the crowd with determination burning in his eyes.

A murderous growl left my mate “Who are you to question our fated bond?” He instinctively put me a bit behind himself, protecting me from whatever this situation was

Charlie’s confidence slightly faltered, but he quickly regained himself. “She is my chosen mate. She may not be marked, but we are mated” he said with an evil grin

Gasps could be heard throughout the crowd. My eyes watered and bile gathered in my throat. I felt sick about the fact that he could spew such lies. My mate turned to me and asked “Is this true?” Disappointment evident in his eyes. I shook my head, not really trusting my voice. “I-I.. Could.. Can we speak in private? Please?” I begged

I probably looked guilty as hell. Part of me felt guilty too, his first encounter with me was now tainted by lies. My mate simply nodded and looked at our Alpha.

He cleared his throat “You can use my office. Second floor, first door on your left.” My mate took my hand and gestured for me to lead the way. We stepped into the Alpha’s office. I turned to speak “Ok. Uh.. Ok.” I started pacing and he leaned himself at the desk. “So.. What’s your name? I’ve only heard of you as the King” I looked up and let out a nervous laugh

“Zane” he simply replied

After pacing for five minutes I decided to finally speak again. “Him and I are not chosen mate or whatever. And as for the mating..” A growl left Zane’s throat “I’m a virgin!” I half-yelled

Zane’s eyes shifted from what looked like anger to.. Amusement? “Really?” He smirked and I blushed profoundly

Great, Davina. Way to humiliate yourself

“Yes” I replied while looking at my feet

“Then why..” I cut him off “Because he had a thing for me, but when I turned him down he..” I quickly shut up. I had almost told him my darkest secret without knowing him less than 30 minutes

“He what?” I could feel Zane’s anger rising again. I turned away from him “Nothing. It’s in the past and not important”

“Davina” he said in a low voice. I could feel his Alpha pheromones seeping through the air. Tears filled my eyes again and I shook my head thanking the Goddess he couldn’t see my face.

He stood up straight and carefully laid his hand on my shoulder.

“Please. Try to trust me” He said calmly. That was all it took for the tears to start streaming down my cheeks. Immediately Zane wrapped his arms around me, whispering sweet nothings in my ear.

When I had calmed down a little I begun telling him what happened that day. He was my mate and deserved the truth. The more I said the angrier he became, and suddenly he rushed out the door. Shattering it completely.

I broke down on the floor sobbing, not even realising Ariana came in. She simply sat down next to me and patted my hair while rocking me. An earsplitting growl spread through the air.

Oh Goddess