The Lycan Princess' True Mate

Chapter 10

I headed upstairs and grabbed a blanket out of the closet. I am going to stay on the couch, so a pillow isn't really needed. I went back down and put the blanket on the couch. Then I went into the fridge. Mel always likes to keep this place stocked with drinks and snacks. She said we spend a lot of time here, and therefore snacks and drinks are a must. I settle on a bag of chips and a bottle of water, and then turn the TV on. I stand at the DVD rack and pick out a movie. It is only going to be Hera and I, so after the movie is over most of the guests from the party should be gone. Then I plan to let Hera out for a long run. She's been cooped up for 18 years. She deserves to stretch her legs too.

I put the movie on and got comfortable. The movie is 95 minutes long. I thought the movies would help to be a great distraction from my own thoughts. But I was very wrong. All I kept thinking about was how could Heath know something like the fact that he had found his mate and not say a word to me about it. I mean for f***s sake he knew when we danced to our song. I told him I wanted to try this whole friend thing if we found out we weren't mates. But now I can't even consider it. He is shameful to do this to me. I would never have done this to him. EVER!

The movies started to get good. A perfect jump scare scene. I was ready, but what I did not expect was a knock on the cabin door at the exact same time as the jump scare. Needless to say, I damn near pissed in my pants. And if I am being honest, it kinda creeped me out a bit.

Hera promised me that she would kill any threat with ease. And even though we’ve just met. I trusted her with my life. I slowly approached the door, ready to fight anyone. I yelled out “Who is it?” as soon as I was within arms' reach of the door. No one responded, I was starting to feel like I was the main character in a scary movie. . I approached the door handle with my guard still up and turned the knob.

As soon as I opened the door, I was staring at a large, muscular man's back. As he started to turn around, Hera jumped around yelling “That's him!!” I immediately shut the door in his face. How could that be him?

When his eyes locked onto mine, I couldn't help but become captivated by his eyes. They were a deep blue color that seemed to sparkle in the dimly lit cabin lights. I stood there, frozen in disbelief. For an instant, everything changed. My heart raced as I realized that the man standing before me was my mate. The shock was overwhelming, and I struggled to find the words to express the depth of my emotions. It was as if the world had shifted on its axis, and I was left reeling in the wake of this incredible revelation. Hera shouted that he told her his name. I could not have been happier for her. As if on cue she said that Ixion was a very handsome wolf's name. I completely agreed with her.

“Hello there little one.” He said with a very seductive smolder on his face. “Little one? I will show you a little one!” I raised my hand to slap him. How dare he speak to me like that. Little one! What the hell is he thinking I am no baby, and I can stand my own ground and take care of myself? For one, he doesn't know me, and 2, I am a royal princess for goodness sake. In mid air, he caught my arm, restricting me from making contact. As soon as he touched me, I felt instant sparks. Almost like a million sparks shooting through my body. Hera howled in pure acceptance of his touch.

“I meant no disrespect. What would you like me to call you?” He asked with sincerity in his eyes. My heart instantly melted. “Well Nev is fine.” completely unsure as to what to say to him exactly. He let go of my hand and smiled at me. His eyes shifted back to their green/blue color. “Let's start over, shall we? Hello Nev, how are you?” he said, sounding like he really wanted to know what my answer was. I just met this guy and he wants me to tell him everything about me. I don't care who he is, my personal life and the things inside of it are only divulged to people who I know love and trust. I just don't tell strangers my whole life story.

I gave him a side eye, and he cleared his throat and asked me a different question. “Are you here by yourself?” he asked and I lifted my eyebrows, making it obvious that I was eternally questioning why he would want to know that. “You know that you asking me all these questions makes you sound and look like a complete weirdo?” I said to him very bluntly. And there it is. My father. Now I see what my mother has been talking about my whole life.

Still standing in the doorway to the cabin. He looks at me and then back outside and says “Are you going to invite me in or do you wanna hang out here all night?”

I c****d my head to the side for a minute as I listened to Hera whine, b***h and moan that he let go of our arm. I told her that I was still trying to figure out if I wanted to trust him. Right now he is acting like he has some hidden agenda.

When I told him that he could come in, to myself I sounded more like a robot than anything else. He had me completely mesmerized. He has a chiseled jawline and smoldering eyes. Long hair and an air of confidence. He exudes sexiness. Both powerful and seductive without even trying.

“Is this your place?” he asked me and I answered his question by asking a question of my own. “What is up with all of your questions?” He chuckled and it sounded like magic coming out of his mouth. His laugh was so contagious that I even smiled a little bit. “ I am just trying to get to know you Nev.” My name coming off his tongue and out of his mouth was the sexiest thing I have ever heard.

I told him that we could sit in the kitchen and get to know each other a bit. I figured that since he is my mate, he would find me here. I might as well be a good host. He asked me if the cabin was mine. I told him how me and the girls found it, and why we chose to keep this place a secret. I returned with a question asking him if he was from my father's or mother's old pack. He told me that he was not from either of them. I made a mental note to ask him more about his pack later.

Next he asked me again if I was alone and why I came here alone. I told him that I didn't want to talk about it. I felt like telling him what I had been going through with Heath would just cause more problems than good, considering that he is my mate, and Heath was my boyfriend. He then grabbed my hand from across the table. He promised me that with him there was no judgment. He wanted me to know that I could trust him, and he planned to do what he needed to do to prove it.

I finally broke down and told him everything about Heath and me. It was a very sensitive subject for me. By the time I was done telling him everything, including what happened tonight. His face went from tentative listening to despair.

“I am so sorry, Nev, that you even had to go through that.” He said, shaking his head in disbelief. He then told me that he had a surprise for me because of my big day. He asked me if I would like to go with him. I asked him when and he responded with “Right now! I promise it will be worth it. But there is one condition.” I asked him what his condition was and he said that I had to let Hera run with Ixion.

I had a conversation with Hera about it. She was way beyond excited about doing it. I already promised her a run before he got here. So why not? I agreed and grabbed 2 shopping bags from the cabinet under the sink. I gave him one bag and kept one for myself. He asked me what the bags were for. I told him it was so that we could put our clothes in the bag so when we shift we don't rip them off. He nodded in agreement and we made our way out of the back door of the cabin.

When we got into the backyard of the cabin, he was the first one to find a tree and shift. I could hear the crackle of his bones breaking as he shifted. When Ixion came out from behind the tree I was in complete awe. Mesmerized by Ixion’s size and ferocity, I can feel a powerful aura emanating from him, one that fills me with awe and wonder. I feel a tingle in my chest from its presence that I can’t describe. Hera tells me that it is the mate bond getting stronger.

His fur was a rich, dark shade of brown, with hints of red and gold when the moonlight hit it just right.

I took my turn to go behind the tree and shift myself. Once I was done shifting, I came out from behind the tree where Hera got to see Ixion for the first time. Hera and Ixion start circling each other with their tails wagging wildly. Hera pushed her nose against his. Instantly, he started to lick her face and did some cheek rubbing. Hera tells me that Ixion linked her and told her to follow him. And not to worry about anything, because both of them will protect us at all costs. Including their lives.

In an instant, we both took off running. We ran for about 5 minutes into the woods when we came up on a stream. Hera and Ixion start to play together. Chasing and wrestling each other. It was so nice to be in his presence. They started to leap and pounce, chase and wrestle, play hide-and-seek and tag with each other. They were both beyond happy. And so was I.

Ixion linked Hera again after a while of them playing. He told her that it was time to shift back and get ready for the surprise. Each of us again found a tree and shifted behind and then got dressed.

When I came out from behind the tree, he was already standing there waiting for me. He reached out his hand for me to take it. I looked at his hand and slowly scaled up his body with my eyes. Hera and I both wanted him right then and there. So many dirty thoughts ran through my mind. Thoughts that I have never thought of before. However, I was too chicken s**t to make any kind of moves on him. But more so I believe that men should be the ones to make the first move. I guess I am just old school. I shook the provocative image out of my head and took his hand. Again there were instant sparks.

“Nev? Can you do me a favor?” He linked me. What the hell? How did he do that? I thought to myself.

“We're mates, that's why,” he said, as if I asked him outright.

“Please know that I can see what you are thinking. And I can sense your arousal.” I was in complete shock when those words left his mouth. He was very blunt. And because of that, alone my panties were instantly wet.

I took his hand and he led me a little further out into the woods. We came up to a cliffside. As we approached the cliff I could see that there was a blanket already set down for us to sit on. I was a bit confused. But I just rolled with the punches. When we got to the blanket, we both sat down on it.

“This spot here is one of the best for what I have in store for you,” he said with a dashing smile. I nervously smiled back at him. He put his arm around me and also pulled out a small blanket from the bag he had waiting there for us.

He told me that he didn't know what to bring, so he didn't bring much. He had a blanket and some water bottles in the bag. But that was it. I told him that he didn't even need to do that (whatever that was). He insisted that he did. He draped the blanket over our legs and put his arm around my shoulder. “Do you see that very small part of the sky in the distance that is a slightly different color from the rest of the sky?” He asked me, pointing at where he wanted me to look. I strained a bit to see what he was pointing at. But as soon as I saw it, I nodded to him.

“Keep your eyes over there. That is where the surprise is coming from.” I gave him another side eye and then kept looking where he told me to.

It was only about 5 minutes before the surprise happened. He brought me out here to witness the sunrise with him. I have never been up early enough or late enough to witness this. So this was a big first for me.

A sunrise is one of the most impressive sights one can ever witness. It not only looks beautiful but also gives us new hope and new beginnings. It brings joy and positivity to an otherwise dull life. And sitting with him witnessing this was my new beginning.

The sky was filled with an array of breathtaking colors. Shades of purple, pink, orange, and yellow blended together in shimmering reflections, lighting up the kingdom and the water below.

As the sun gradually began to rise above the horizon, the streaks of color started to blend together, creating a magnificent burst of vibrant color. All around him and I, the water below the cliff was painted with pastel-colored clouds, all illuminated by the ever-strengthening sunlight.

The sun continued to climb up in the sky, and as it did, a spectrum of hues reflected off each wave of the water in beautiful, kaleidoscope-like patterns. I couldn’t take my eyes off this beautiful sight, and I could feel my mate bond getting stronger and stronger. After gradually fading away, the colorful sunrise was replaced with a deep blue sky, and I was left feeling awe-inspired and energized.

The most amazing, colorful sunrise I’ve ever seen that day served as a reminder of just how beautiful the world can be, even when you are not sure where you are at in your own life. A sunrise like that is something to be savored and remembered. No matter what life might throw at us, this brilliant and vivid moment will always remain among my life’s most cherished memories.

I felt his eyes on me. And when I turned to look at him, he smiled at me and then spoke. “Nev, would it be alright if I kissed you?”

I was taken back a bit. I barely know him even though he is my mate. We just found that out tonight. Even though this “first date” was amazing. My head is still a little messed up given the night's events. However, Hera wanted to kiss him as badly as he and Ixion wanted to kiss us. I wanted to kiss him too, but I didn't want to take things too fast. I don't know him at all. But I nodded my head, letting him know that he had the green light to kiss me.

In the shadows his face was so close to mine that I could smell his scent. He smelled like a blending of musk, mint blue, juniper and citrus. It's a masculine scent that smells like the ocean with spicy undertones. It was something that I would never be able to get out of my head, but I will never forget that scent.

At first, I felt awkward because I was only ever used to kissing Heath. But soon I relaxed and melted into his embrace. His lips were so sweet and tender and the feeling was unlike anything I had ever felt before. Everything around us seemed to disappear and we just stayed in that moment, kissing, enjoying the moment.

The kiss ended eventually, but not without us both being blissfully content with it. I felt my heart racing and my skin tingling with anticipation. We hesitated before letting go, neither of us wanting the moment to end.

The kiss marked the start of an incredible journey of learning about each other and being mates.