Chapter 9
Gifts From A Prince
i gulped down my sait as my father steps aside for
the powerful male to walk in. His pose depicts arrogance,
and his aura demands submission. I can feel my palms begin to sweat and my forehead too. My
stomach churns, and I feel like throwing up the little sandwich I ate a while ago.
Reagan’s face has an expressionless mask on, making it hard for anyone to read him. But when his eyes
move to
mine, I can see the twinkle in then, Like he has caught me
doing something naughty I’m not supposed to. I don’t know
if I should be scared or start to beg for forgiveness.
Adrianes in behind His Highness, his face the same
stoic form. And I wonder how they got to know I’m here. Lexi
couldn’t have told him as she doesn’t even know either. Or
was this a mere coincidence? Had he nned to visit my
parents all along and we just happened to bump into each
other out of sheer misfortune?
Either way, I decide to stand firm and not show any sign of fear. I haven’t done anything wrong by visiting
my parents. I’m not his prisoner, so he can’t question me for this act.
‘W…Wee, Your Majesty:” My mum stutters beside
me while my dad closes the front door.
“Please, have a seat, you two.” She motions to the
couch we were cuddling on only a few seconds ago. I do not
say a word to acknowledge him but only move aside for him
tout. He doesn’i though, Lutins ad, miles michaguly
bre following my featsteps to where i stand,
d in a white shirt and ck, parit, he looks even
are beautiful.
His boot stops right in front of my sandals, almast
touching and his eyes bore into mine. Not wanting to back
way like a scared little pup. I look right back up at him, not feeling the urge to submit like an average
werewolf to a Lycan. His smile broadens, noticing my defiance, and his heedc” “s to study me. The air
around us is thick, and I can
hear my parents’ shuffling on their feet due to nervousness.
My Eyes divert to my parents’ behind him, and I’mn met
with their stern disappointed looks. They don’t like my show
of disrespect and expect me to submit right away. I
reluctantly oblige and bare my neck in submission, gritting my teeth in the process as I look to the floor.
I feel his hande up to brush my hair away from my
neck before he caresses his lovebite with his thumb. Azap of
electricity shoots from that spot through my whole body.
and i feel my toes curl into my sandals. I look up to see a knowing smirk on his face, probably sure of
what he had
done to me. But I’m left to look back down and leave my
neck bare open.
I hate this. I hate that I’m weaker and not being able to
stand up for myself, just like how I was when Brad rejected
me sa brutally. Now, I’m at the mercy of this best to do
whatever he wants
He moves way after a final strake of my hair he’s
petting me for submitting to him like a bad dee. Then he
slides to my vide, wraps an arm around my waist to smash
me to his side as he faces my parents. I can ve my dad’s jaw clench at Reagan’s public show of
ownership, but his hands
are left tied.
“I’m sorry we couldn’t have a proper introduction
yesterday. I was in a hurry to take my mate way.” He shes
his pearly white teeth are my parents in a breathtaking grin.
My farm is stiff beside him with his possessive arm around
my waist as he takes a whill from my hair.
“But now that we’re all here. I’m sure we can talk for the
few minutes my mate and I have here.” My eyes ship to me
but his eyes don’t meet mine
Afew minutes.
In a few minutes, he is going to take me away from them
even though I don’t want to leave just yet.
“Y..your Majesty, I’m sure_.” My dad starts, but Reagan
cuts him off with a polite smile.
“Please, call me Reagan. We will be family as soon as I
mark your daughter.” Ashiver runs down my spine as his words remind me of my fate. Even my dad halts
to digest his words. They sounded so foreign to him.
“Thank you. Your Malesty. But we think we’ll stick with
the formalities because of your title.” My dad speaks for both
him and my mum. If it venenath waewolf, they would have jumped at the offer of calling a royal by his
name. But
Reagan shrugs in response without saying anything Grily crushing me further into his chest.
“Please, have a seat.” My dad once more motions to the couch. He doesn‘t even try to smile, showing
how unhappy he is about the whole situation.
“Asind, we won’t takeng. So we’ll just hurry and then get on our way, Mr. Archer.” Reagan informs with
a smile
meant tock polite on his face. I can sense it’s a facade,
though. There is a hint of anger under it and I know I’m the
cause of it. His arm tightening around my waist is like a
reminder that he would get back to me once he’s done with
mny parents.
“Okay, then. If that’s what you wish.” My dad lets out a
light caugh to reduce the tension in the air..
“As you know, I am a Prince.” Reagan points out,
“Second Prince might I add. Meaning your daughter will be a
Princess once marked by me. She will be treated with the
utmost care and adored Like the queen she is. I will provide
for all her needs as a good mate should, and she will never
Ali jift to her parents, which you are, you can
evler
will see to it that it is done. Be it silver, gold, diamondi, or
even a whole pack under you.”
It’s not unusual for the male werewolf to make
promises to his mate’s parents. It’s a tradition all werewolve
and beasts alike follow. Some give houses, some pwy in
cash, and some evennds. li’s a way the male assures the
she-wolves parents that he can fully take care of her as he’s
capable.
“That’s mighty generous of you, Your Highness.” My mumments with her mouth agape. Even my
dad has a
look of astonishment on his face.
A whole pack beine gifted to him? That would make
him an Alpha and my mum a Luna!
“Nonsense. You’re the parents of a future princess. You
deserve the better.” He dismisses with a wave of his hand,
“Now, moving on, Hll be gifting you both a ne ticket
to spend the whole of next month in Hawaii. I heard it’s your
anniversary, and I would love for you to celebrate it joyously,
Amodation and everything else you need will be taken Care of, and all you need is to rx. Also,
you both don’t
have to work as medical assistants in the packhouse. A
hospital will be built for you both to own and manage,
employees will be provided and all the necessary equipment
you need. If you want it to be for werewolves and humans
alike that’s your decision to make. If you need anything else,
you Chin put amph and
to me through my friend
over there, Adr
. Hell being to collectie
in a
week.” He matians to Adrian, standing quietly in the corner
All this while, my parents are staring at himn wide
and mouth agape, and so am I. He’s talking all about it like it
wouldn’t cost him a thing when in reality, it’s too much. He’s
eiving them so much and still saying they could ask for more? My dad and mum work for the pack, both
as nurses. And mov, Reagan is telling them they don’t have to take orders but give them when treating
victims. I know he’s a Prince and all that, but isn’t this all a bit too much?
“T…thank you, your Majesty. My mate and I can’t express
our shock and gratitude at your generosity.” My dad finally speaks up after a while, with the shock look
still registered
on their faces. Reagan answers with a smile while still
holding me tight against him.
“But, I’m sorry we would have to reluse all this.” My dad
announces after sharing a look with my mum, and she also
nods in agreement.
Are they nuts?! I know they’re humble and all that shit;
but this is a once in a lifetime opportunity. And they’re
throwing it away for what?! I blink my eyes rapidly at them as
I take in their determined pose. Even mum is with him on
this. Reagan lifts an eyebrow at them in question as my dad
takes a step closer.
House, car daughter’s happiness is the only thing we’re iter. We’re content with our humble y le and
dan’t wish to change it. We only ask that you let Ellie some
space. My other’s strong volce wavers at the ending as
Heagan’s the turns out at his request.
“Yes, Yeur Highness.” My mum moves forward ta
support dad. “We just found out Ellie’s first mate had rejected her and mated another in front of her
without thinking about what she would feel once. I can’t imagine the kind of suffering she must have
gone through all this time
and to think we didn’t know anything about it. So please. I
doubt she is fully recovered as it only happenedst year….”
“Havelmarked her yet, Mrs. Archer+ Reagan’s icy tane
sends chills down everyone’s spine, making my mum kaltin
her speech. His expressionless mask is off and I can see how
pissed he is at my parents’ sugeestion. His eyes heavy-lidded
as he glowers down at them while pressing me further into
his side. At this point, I don’t think he can pull me anymore
closer. His grip is firm but at the same time, soft.
When he doesn’t say anything more, it’s clear he’s
waiting for an answer from my mum. From my scent and the
fact I’m here and not in his bedroom pleasing him like a good newly mated, It’s evident I’m still
unmarked.
“No, your Majesty.” My mum answers with a strong
volce.
“We may not be the same, but I’m sure you know a lot
about our kind not making current, the fina nt w w hat is almost unendol, We’re not in your kind of
be wha can restrain themselves to easily from taking what we believe in outs. As for upce, I think! pav.
Ele anaugh when I refused to sink my carines into her neck. I do not understand what other Linds of
space she needs, bull doubt I can gheher more than that. And I won’t be very lenient with someone else
restraining me from my mate, na matter who they are.” His vaice takes a dangerous tone at the end, and
the sitting room is filled with silence after he’s
done.
i frown at his threat and look up to re right w him. I’m touched my parents care forme so much, ready
to sacrifice anything for me. But I hate that Rexam is tantly
refusing them and even threatening them all because of me.
I squirm in his am, wanting to get away from his burning
body. But he looks right down at me with a warning in his
eyes as he strengths his hold on me. He res back at my parents while I keep my buming stare on him.
“It’s understandable if you don’t want my other gilts,
but plexo ept the trip to Hawaii. If you’ll both excuse u! now, we’ll be on our way.” He announces in an
authoritative
tone, leaving no room for adversaries.
My mum looks to me with guilt in her eyes, sadness in
her face because she can’t help me. My dad’s face also is
crestfallen as he nods to Reagan. I hate seeing the look of
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apan for
doing this in them.
“selt msw goodbye properly to them.” i rutart to Reagan she begins to drag metowards the front door.
My eyes filled with anger as I pull away from him with force
and rush to hug my mum goodbye. I soon feel my father’s
Eeuth an my back, and a tear escapes from my eye. It wasn’t
like I wouldn’t see them
me other time, but I’m used to
Keing them anytime I want. Now, Reagan is the one who
decides when I can meet them. I will even be lucky if he
allows me to go to school
today.
I’m beinning to realize I’m no longer fra to da
whatever I want anymore. Now
it would decide that.
Since he hasn’t marked me yet, l’imni mot allowed to walk
freely without his matk on my neck. Now, I’m like a prisoner
to him, only doing and going anywhere with his permiti?HI
only. And I had told him I would be going to school only to
divert to my parents’ house.
After being kissed on my cheek onest time by my
mum. I reluctantly move to where Reagan stood after grabbing my duffel bag. I don’t even stare at him
as atormi
past him in rage before reaching for the front door. I notice
the sleek ck sports car in our driveway and immediately
know who it belongs to. I can hear Reagan’s footsteps
behind me as we both make way to the vehicle. I reach for
the backdear, but aband bohind me abrupily ms it huli turn to see Reagan’. angry zing pesen me,
but I don’t Cower in tear: ?nstead, i mit histe head-on the leans down, and I feel his minty breath on my
cheek.
“Passenger’s seat. Now!” He orders in a low prowl, but I don’t oblige right way. I re at him for a few
more seconds
with his hand still on the door before doing as told.
He walks over to the driver’s side while Adrian takes the
back seat. The car is filled with silent as he starts up the
engine and pulls out of the driveway. My eyes are focused outside the window by my side, and my
parents on the front porch, looking longingly at the retreating vehicle. My
Eyes turn blurry, and I suddenly feel museous and
homesick.
i reluse to acknowledge Reagan bevde me the whole
drive to his penthouse. Neither does he wy?r do anything?
But I can feel the waves of anger rolling off of him as he
keeps on driving. Adrian is an emotionless statue at the back,
almost invisible. But I’d rather stay with him there than be
out front with an angry Prince. I keep shifting nervously in
my seat, ufortable by his silence. From the corner of my
eyes, I can see his knuckles turn white as he grips the
steering wheel tight
Outwardly, he looks veryposed even as he
punched in the code to his penthouse, he had this cool-aloof
look on. Adrian had driven the car out while we went ini,
leaving us all alone. Leuit probably still at wheel, but I
Either way, the whole house in file with silence
walk
reduce my pace and drag my feet behind Adrian.
dreading our discussion. I can see his muscles from the back
are taut and rigid, flexing as he walls further into the sitting
room. He stops when he notices mecking behind and
lumns to face me with an eyebrow tilted upward. I shrug in
answer before moving to sit on therge sofa. I would prefer here than going upstairs to his room with
him..
“Fine then. Let’s talk here, shall we? You said you
wanted to go to school, and I allowed it on the terms you
I got a phone call from my guys telling me you left to the
woods and shifted into your wolf before running home” He
m?rrates calmly while moving to stand in front of me.
“So that’s how you knew where I was.” I chuckle with no amusement. “What am I now? Your property
that can’t go
anywhere without your permission and that you have
stalked?” I re up at him as I slowly stand up.
His face darkens even the more as he takes a step
towards me.
“I went to go meet my parents. How is that bad? Do you n on locking me here in this damn ce and
letting me
out only when you deem fit7 I’m my own self. I can do
whatever the hell wanti” Newer in my wildest dreams hadi thought I would be yelling back at Lycan
Prince with so
much disrespect
His jaw clunches as he prabs my elbow and yariks me closer to him. We’re chest to chest as he flowers
down at me
whilelupathim.
“You might be your own damn person before at night,
but not anymore. You’re my own dari person now. I really
do wish I can lock you up in my room and chain you to my
bed. But sadly, that’s barbaric in the twenty-first century.” He
sighs like he really isn’t happy with that..
“Yes, you can go and do whatever the f*k you want,
but not while you’re still wrimarked by me. My beast won’t
allow it.” His face is closer le fine now and his breath is
fanning my cheeks. We stare at each other long enough, our
breaths aged like we just ran a marathon
He licks his lips as he nods with a smile. “You want to go
wherever you want, right?” A malicious grin makes it’s way to
his lips, and I shiver at how dangerous he suddenly looks.
His handes up to grip the mape of my neck before
burying his fingers into my hair. He bares my neck open from
him as his eyes begin to glow a bright gold.
“Alright then, my love. Let’s start the mating process,
shall we?”