EMBER.
I may be eighteen years old.
But that doesn't mean I'm too old to give the silent treatment.
I can't believe Arianna.
I can't believe she did this to me.
She was supposed to help me hide from these people! Not hand me to them on a damn silver platter.
Fucking Alec Thorn and his pretentious ass.
I didn't bother dressing up for this dinner. They don't deserve my efforts.
Me and Lyle are dressed in our combat gear while Arianna is dressed in a suit.
My red hair is tucked underneath my black wig, my blue eyes covered with brown contacts.
My smiley face freckles have been covered with a pimple sticker because according to Lyle, that's the trend now and we don't want people mistaking me for an eighteen year old with the spirit of a deceased woman.
Driving past, I frowned as the Dale Monarchy car slipped by.
I caught a glimpse of my mother.
She looks like she has aged about twenty years and not in a good way. That's abnormal for a wolf. Her once silky smooth skin has been replaced by dents and wrinkles, her green eyes now dull while her beautiful red hair that we all knew was fake, has grey roots half way down.
Hm, maybe they can't keep up appearances.
'Her only daughter left. How would you feel?'
'You're right Lily but remember what I went through. I hated royal life. I was a trophy.'
'I know Ember. I saw it all.'
Sighing as we pulled upto Thorn Castle, it's beauty still amazes me. I snarled at the guard who glared at me, he immediately pointed his arrow at the car.
Leaping out, I grabbed his arrow and snapped it. His eyes widened as my skin didn't burn at the touch of silver.
"Shit. Amelia! Stop!" Arianna yelled but before she could pull me away.
I heard guns click and bow and arrows pull.
"Alert the King. We have trespassers."
"Trespassers? We're the new body guards you bald bastard." I hit back and Lyle snorted behind me.
"Prove it." He spat and I scoffed.
"Arianna. Can you do something before I murder these fools?" I quizzed and she stepped forward.
Lily came forward, her senses on high alert as she started to become restless.
"What's going on here?"
Ah the almighty King finally graces us with his presence. How lucky are we?
"Your guards are accusing us of trespassing." I responded bluntly and the bald prick faced me, his eyes darkens before he lunged forward.
Catching his arm mid air, I kicked him in his stomach and pulled his bow and arrow over his head before twisting it around and pushing him back. Taking his arrows, I punctured his shoulder with one before throwing the rest on the floor and folding my arms.
Wow. The King really needs better security.
For a royal castle, that was a joke. I've had five year olds fight better than that.
The other guards shot forward but before I could move, a six foot four figure shot in front of me and gripped two of the guards by their throats so high their legs dangled.
My body tensed as the sweet smell of Cinnamon filled my nose. Groaning, I covered my mouth as the man in front of me chuckled.
My eyes widened, I can already sense Lily coming forward, her immediate response of wanting to claim whats hers here and now.
He's my mate.
'Mate! We have our mate!'
Looking towards Arianna, a knowing smile played out on her lips but before she could open her mouth, two large hands cupped my face.
I sighed before realisation hit me.
Those eyes.
That stupid smirk.
Oh hell to the no.
Prince Alec Thorn, the ass is my mate? Goddess what did I do in a past life to deserve this?
Pushing him off me, Lily whimpered but I don't have time for this.
"My mate." He warned. "Are you not going to thank me?" He asked and I pointed to the guards.
"I could have taken them on my own."
"But-"
"What?" I asked. "Go on."
Something in the way he looked at me, that stare. He looks primal and I found myself taking a step back and tripping.
He caught me just in time but instead of letting me go, his hand moved to my waist.
Throwing me over his shoulder. I heard Lyle swear while Arianna rushed to the king.
"Your Highness. My Amelila, she is... not the best at handling her emotions. That's why she fights. I fear that if he doesn't let her go-"
"Fuck."
I shoved Alec back, his eyes darkening as he grabbed his crotch and hunched over.
Dumbass. Honestly he hasn't changed one bit. Always taking, never asking.
I pointed my finger at him, my eyes darkening as Lily pushed herself forward.
Shes torn between wanting her mate but being underestimated. We are a pure blooded female Alpha. A royal.
We will not bow.
"You just assaulted me! Your mate? Why?" Alec stepped forward hurt laced through his voice however it makes no difference to me.
I held up my hand as a warning.
"I do not like to be underestimated. I am your guard. It will stay that way until you find some other poor soul fit for my place-"
"But-"
"But what? You're surprised that I took that pathetic excuse of a guard down on my own at the speed I did. You've already tried to remove me from the situation! What's next? I'll be sleeping in your room? I don't think so." I spat as I grabbed my bags from Lyle and huffed. "I am here purely to protect you. You can reject me and we can move on. I don't want some entitled Prince who is underestimating me as my mate."
"You're really not going to give me a chance?"
Is he crazy!?
"You didn't give me one!" I snapped. "Ask yourself this, pretty boy. If you could protect yourself, would I be here?" I snarled before brushing past him and heading towards the castle doors.
I stormed past who I presume is the Beta only for this blonde Barbie with way too much makeup and way too little clothing, to grip my wrist and push me back.
Snarling at her, I flashed my canines making her step back as I took a step forward.
"How dare you assault our Prince. Apologise." She ordered, her voice shook and I laughed.
I actually laughed.
Now who is she?
"Miss Blackwell? Is everything okay?" I hear a voice ask and I turned to see Queen Yvonne waiting by the stairs. "Oh Goddess, Mia let her go before she kills you!"
The Queen ushered over while Mia let go, her eyes widening as Alec made his way into the castle.
Goddess his smell is driving me crazy.
"What is going on!?" His voice shook the grounds and oh my does he sound good.
Smooth with a rough undertone, just how I like it.
"We stopped her and she flashed her canines at us Alec!" This Mia girl panicked and I rolled my eyes.
"I'm sorry, who are you?" I asked her. "Is she your mate?" I asked the boy next to her and he laughed as he shook his head. "Well then who is she? And why isn't she addressing His Royal Highness with his correct title?" my eyes narrowed.
Perks of being a Princess. I know all Royal Laws.
"Ah! I see... you two have a thing?" I wagged my finger in between Alec and Mia. "Well, FYI, Mia... I am Prince Alec's guard." I faced her.
"It's not lady like to fight." she snorted as she gave me a once over and I smiled.
"Its also not lady like for the chosen mate of a Royal to dress like a Bimbo. Yet, here we are."
The male beside her laughed and I smiled at him. I like him.
"Queen Yvonne, if you could please show me to my room, that would be lovely."
"Of course sweetheart, follow me this way." she beamed and I followed her, without a second thought of the event that just happened.
If Alec Thorn thinks ill be accepting him as a mate after what just unfolded, he can think again.
Typical Thorn.
Typical Asshole.