Chapter 12
Chapter 12
The journey to the Northern Territories Kingdom was nearly an all day event. I packed what few decent
clothes I had and left the rest at home. Everest told me I was more than wee to go shopping for
anything I would need or want.
After announcing me as his mate in front of my pack, word spread quickly that the Prince had found his
fated mate. It was all over the social media tforms, our photos. Some goodments, bad ones,
and asional thirst from all sides. Onement, however stood out to me “If she was his true mate
howe she is left unmarked?” I clicked it and read all the replies, “He’s a Royal she must meet the
family.” “She is obviously unworthy.” “Royals mark after the Kings approval.” “Maybe he will reject her
so I can have a chance.” “Royals mark one another in a marking ceremony infront of all the Northern
Nobel Lycans. He is just following protocol. If you were at the Alpha ceremony you would have
obviously witnessed how very smitten they are of one another.” I smiled at thestment before
closing the app out and clicking my phone off. I looked out the window and could see the ground now.
The clouds have finally cleared out and we seemed to be flying over a mountain range of some kind.
I looked over to Everest who had been working nonstop on hisptop. He said he had neglected some
paperwork but it was understandable seeing how he found his mate, had issues with a stupid mutt of
an Alpha who wasn’t ready, and trying to find out where I hade from. I sat across from him and
watched his face. It was cold and hard, his brows gathered together in a serious look as he frowned at
the
screen.
“Everything okay?” My head tilted to look down at the gran bar I was fumbling with.
“Eh, it’s nothing you should really worry with. My father just sent me a shocking email. The King of the
Southern territory was murdered and his eldest son nearly died. In his absence, his younger brother is
leading the Southern Lycans.” He sent a reassuring smile.
“Oh. Do they have any leads on who done it?” I took a bite out of my gran bar.
“No, no one saw iting. The three were out on a hunt together, got separated that’s when they were
found, left for dead. Unfortunately, the King did not make it.” He sighed.
“I’m sorry.” I offered and he gave a small shrug. “I didn’t really know him. Only met him a handful of
times.” He sighed and closed hisptop.
“Regardless of the situation, I find it odd that the younger brother was left unharmed.” I frowned and
moved my attention back to the window. I noticed the mountain range changing slowly as we flew over
them.
“Interesting, the younger sibling, who is older than I, has always resented not being the next in line for
being King.” He stood and my attention went to him. “There isn’t much we can do, even if that is true. It
is not in our territory. Until it crosses in ournds or the eldest brother reaches out for help, our hands
are
tied.”
“Oh, well let’s hope that drama stays over there. Whatever happened though is a sad situation any way
you look at it.” I sighed.
“Yes indeed.” He sighed and walked off to the front of the ne.
I watched hisrge frame move easily through the small ne. Really the ne was huge but he made
it seem so small with his height and muscr physique. I over heard him talking to the pilot and my
attention drifted to looking outside the window once again.
It appeared to be a cloudless and sunny day wherever we were. I could see the sections of the ground,
split between a river and then the tops of a bunch of trees. I wondered to myself if that was another
pack. It seemed to be the perfect spot with the river and the tree coverage.
My attention was caught by Everest as he sat next to me. “The pilot said it should only be a few more
hours.” He pulled me closer to him.
“Thats nice. What are they doing?”I motioned over to Jameson and Ted. They were at a table too small
over a paper that looked to be a map and writing things down.
“Oh, just working on border patrol shifts nothing too crazy.”
“Oh, alright then.” I rxed into him and sipped on my water.
A few hourster our ne touched down and moved along the runway. When it came to a stop we
stood and walked over to the open door. As I descended down the stairs I noticed that 4 ck SUVs
were waiting for us. Our luggage was being ced in the back of one carefully. The men and women
who were there stopped and stood still, their heads bowed as we stepped onto the pavement of the
runway.
My mates arm snaked around me and he kissed me. “Wee home. These Lycans here travel with
us at all times while we are home. They help ensure our safety in case of an attack. Especially now that
I have found my mate. I see that it has doubled?” His eyes nced over to a man who was tall and
bulky.
“You know your father. He just wants you and your mate protected.” He said in a gruff voice. Textended
my hand outward to him “Hello I am Avalynn.”
He smirked and took my hand in his and gave it a gentle squeeze “I am Xander head of your security
team.” He smiled at me.
I returned the smile to him “Well it is very nice to meet you Xander. I am sure we will be seeing a lot of
one another.”
He nodded his head at me “I am sure we will, Princess.”
We got into the vehicles and made our way to what would now be my new home. I looked out the
window, taking I’m the sights of this foreign city. Tall buildings surrounded us on both sides as we
drove, but they soon faded to forest of big evergreens and thick foge of bushes and other nts. I
could feel them, the pack of Lycans. They were close by now and that when I saw the silver fur of one.
They were running alongside the car at the roads edge.
“Protection detail, just I’m case.” Everest leaned over, telling me in just a whisper.
I nodded my head in return, moving closer to him. I don’t know why but I got anxious feeling and my
stomach felt as if it would purge itself of all its contents. His hand rested on myp as his thumb
caressed my leg. I felt a little better at that so I decided to justpletely lean into him. It worked, the
anxious and nervous feeling was all but gone.
He chuckled a bit when I sighed happily “Its going to be okay Ava. Nothing to worry about. Besides
when we arrive we need to settle in before meeting anyone. I am sure you would like to freshen up in
our room before we go down for dinner?”
“Sir?” The driver called from up front.
“Yes?” Everest sounded slightly annoyed to be interrupted.
Nothing was said but I could tell they were using their mind link formunication. Just like that, right
on cue my nervousness was back in full force. I blurted out to them both “He’s meeting us?! Right when
we arrive?”
Eyes looked at me in shock and I looked at me in shock but also confusion. “How did you hear
that?”
“I didn’t, just a guess.” I shrugged it off but I knew and it was like a faint whisper.
I felt my Lycanughing “You’re gifted. You can hear thoughts and it will be stronger soon.” She
retreated back into my mind smiling.
“Hmmm.” I hummed out and bit my lip. I wondered if that meant it would all flood my mind soon or
could pick and choose. I was lost in my own thoughts when the car came to a stop. I was so wrapped
up in my own mind I didn’t realize the huge castle-like structure when drove up to.
I watched as the gates opened up and we passed through. Guards bowing as we passed. Inside was
like a smaller city and people stopped to take a look at the vehicles passing. The children waved
excitedly but their parents bowed their heads out of respect. I wanted to roll my window down and
return the wave of the small children but I refrained. I heard ire in the back of my mind lecturing me
on how to act like a Princess and I rolled my eyes. What does she know, I thought with a smile. I
missed my best friend.
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When we came to a stop again, I sat up in my seat looking at the actual Castle. It was absolutely
enormous and breathtakingly beautiful. It was a full beige stoned structure with green vines
decoratively traveling along parts of it. It had different towers that seemingly kissed the clouds. Almost
every window had beautiful baskets of flowers hanging from them. Some windows were artistically
done with stained ss, capturing beautiful details.
My door opened and I stepped out gazing at the beautiful castle that is now my home. “Beautiful.” is all
I could manage to say. I hadn’t even noticed that the king was standing nearby.
“Thank you.” was a voice I hadn’t heard before and I went rigid instantly as I felt a wave of power wash
over me. I bowed my head immediately and I felt so foolish for not paying attention. Why hadn’t anyone
said anything when my door opened.
I wanted to whimper as his powerful aurora felt like it was consuming my body, waiting for me to beg for
mercy. I stood strong though and stood my ground. When he pped with a jovialugh the powerful
surge of dominance was gone with it.
“I am sorry, love. He wanted to, had to really, test to make sure we were actually true mates. If you
were working with a witch to be gaining power you would of crumbled on the spot.” He exined as we
walked over to the King who was happy to see his son.
They greeted one another with hugs, smacking each other’s backs and swapping pleasantries.
“Father this is my mate, Avalynn. I found her in the wolf pack I went to visit.” His arm snaked around my
waist and pulled me into him.
“Wolf pack? But she is not a wolf. She is a Lycan.” He sniffed the air towards me “And she is of Royal
blood.” He frowned at me for just a moment. “What were you doing hiding with wolves?” His eyes
narrowed at me.