Chapter 23: Chapter 23

Eliana's Point of View (Earlier That Day)

I couldn't believe what was happening. I was Killian's Fated Mate. It was crazy that I could feel the mate bond. It was crazy how strong it was. I didn't even know how to explain it. I already had feelings for Killian. I wondered if that was why I felt pain in my chest everytime I saw him with Nikki. That had to be the reason. That also had to be the reason I kept dreaming about him and why I couldn't get him out of my mind.

"Why is this happening to me?" I said to myself. I needed to get out of there. There was no way I could stay there with him. I also needed to move out of his house on the Royal Campus. I needed to get him out of my mind, and the only way to do that would be to stay away from him at all costs. Just thinking about that made me feel bad. Deep down, I really didn't want to stay away from him.

"Eliana, I have been looking for you everywhere. Where have you been?" Lilian asked as she walked up to me. Ashley was walking beside her.

"I went for a walk," I said

"Are you alright?" Ashley asked. That was when I realized there were tears coming out of my eyes. I hadn't even noticed that I had been crying.

"I am fine. Um, I need to head back to school," I said

"What? No. You can't do that, Eliana. I need you to stay here with me. James wants to introduce me to his parents. His mom must hate me. What if she tells him about what happened earlier?" Lilian asked

"Lilian, can't you see that your sister is upset about something?" Ashley said

"It can't be more important than what I am going through. Please, Eliana. Please stay with me. His mom seems to like you," Lilian said. She was looking at me pleadingly.

"There you guys are. I have been looking for you everywhere," I looked up to see James standing there. I didn't miss the way he looked over at Ashley and how red her cheeks were as she looked down at the floor.

"Hey, James," Lilian said

"Come on. My mom wants to meet all of you," James said

"Um, I think I am going to go," I said

"I am afraid that is impossible. There is no way out of the werewolf kingdom until the morning," James said

"Why do you want to leave anyway? What happened?" Ashley asked

"Um, it's nothing," I said. I didn't want to tell her that I had just discovered that I was mated to Killian.

"Okay, then. Let's go. My mom and dad are waiting," James said, and we followed him to the castle. He took us up to the eighth floor, where they were waiting for us in the family room. Catherine smiled as soon as she saw me

"Hello, Eliana. It's nice seeing you againn," she said

"Hello, Cath... I mean Queen Catherine," I replied

"Just Catherine, remember?"

"Right, Catherine," I said

"You know each other?" James asked shocked

"Yes, I met her earlier. She kept me company while I made my famous lemonade. I also met her sister as well," Catherine said as she looked at Lilian. Her smile turned into a frown

"Hello, Queen Catherine. It is really nice seeing you again," Lilian said

"Mhm," Catherine replied and then she looked at Ashley

"And may I ask what your name is?"

"This is Ashley. She is one of our roommates as well as Eliana and Lilian<" James said

"Oh, it's nice meeting you, Ashley."

I was shocked that she had never met Ashley before, with Killian and her history, I thought they might have met in the past.

"Are you liking your rooms?" Catherine asked

"Yes, it is very nice," I replied

"Well, I have a better room for you. Why don't you stay here in the guest room. There are two of them so the two of you don't have to share," Catherine said

"Oh, that isn't necessary. We are fine with the room we already have," I replied

"Nonsense. The one in our champers are so much better. Also, I think it would be best if Lilian stayed in a seperate room from you, James. I mean, it isn't proper for a girl to share a room with a guy that they are not in a serious relationship with. It will make her look bad," Catherine said

I could tell Lilian wanted to object but James spoke first. "You are right, mom." James said. I didn't miss the look Lilian gave him

"Great! I will show you to your rorooms. They are right nect door to each other," Catherine said ans she took us to our rooms.

The room was way nicer than the one Ashley adn I were about to share. i ended up taking a bubble bath. It had been a very long day. I couldn't believe what happened. I was so happy that Killian didn't come to his parents room. I really didn't want to see him. After my bath I went to my room. When I opened the door I was shocked at what I saw. Killian was sitting on the bed.

"What are you doing here?" I asked as I shut the door.

"You know what I am doing here. We need to talk."