Chapter 5

PREVIOUSLY:

The smell of something sweet like forest and pine fruit filled my nose making me sniff the air.

My wolf was going crazy with happiness, it must be the food. The smell grew stronger as we walked going towards the dining room, I couldn't wait to have a taste.

Immediately the door was opened and the smell came in full force almost knocking me off my feet. Closing my eyes I sniffed the air enjoying the sweet scent of the forest mixed with pine fruit and a bit of raspberry.

I probably looked crazy right now but I didn't care. I opened my eyes searching for the source of that amazing smell before locking my eyes with the most beautiful eyes I'd ever seen. The word that came out of his beautiful soft lips (Don't ask how I knew they were soft) Stopped my heartbeat: "MATE" It couldn't be. I didn't ask for a mate. I was so doomed.

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PRESENT:

You must be kidding me, I raised my eyes to the ceiling saying a silent prayer to the moon goddess "why was this before me?" how could you pair me with the king of Lycans? Why me? The lycan king, king of kings, moon goddess I expected the worst but this is beyond me.

I glanced back at him noticing he wasn't a bit affected by all this because he was already addressing someone looking unfazed.

I don't know why I was anticipating anything different "oh Tiara, it seems our mate is a complacent asshole," I facepalmed.

"Stop being so pessimistic wait for a few minutes he will notice us later," Tiara said in an unimpressed manner.

I met his eyes once again surveying the hazel in them, then moving my gaze to his black hair looking disheveled like he kept running his hands through it. His face was sculptured to perfection, sharp jawline, and thick eyelashes.

He was so beautiful, striking even. Any girl would fall at his feet and boys envy a Greek God like him. How could such beauty be bestowed upon someone?

Noticing the awkward silence enveloping us I coughed to get the attention away from me.

I deliberated either running to the safety of my room or confronting what awaited me here before going with the latter taking reluctant steps towards the curious eyes watching me.

I took a seat between grandma and a girl who had the same hair color as Elisa grinning happily showing a set of white teeth, she must be Elisa's, daughter.

The dinner guests consisted of Elisa, Thomas, royal gamma Jack, the beautiful girl by my side, and two other guys, I took my time looking around the dining room which was beautifully designed to meet royal standards.

To say these people were floating in extravagance was an understatement because in all my years of existing I had never seen such luxury devoted to a place. Maybe that comes with being the royal family.

The dining room was sparkling just like other parts of the mansion, I was definitely privileged to be seated here about to enjoy a meal.

I was snapped from my thoughts by Thomas "from what my son just made us all realize, you are his mate, correct ?" he questioned taking a sip from his glass of wine while staring at me intensely.

was he trying to be daunting because I was trying my best not to bust out in laughter?

I bit my tongue putting up a stiff look" I am not his mate because from what I know I don't have a mate, " this what we call tinkering.

If only looks could kill I would be six feet below the ground from the intense glare the king was currently sending my way " And why do you feel you don't have a mate? " he asked with a raised eyebrow

"I was anathematized to never have a mate, so I don't know what he meant by I am his mate. " I uttered in a nonchalant manner.

The expressions on everyone's faces were exquisite. Maybe I should consider being a comedian because this is so funny.

"she is only quipping your Majesties," ma said apologizing before glancing at me warningly.

"Enough of these jokes" the king growled gaining everyone's attention, I shuddered from the menacing sound he made. "She is my mate and this should be kept a secret, " he announced daring me to disagree with his intense gaze on me.

I bit my tongue to stop myself from making a smart-ass reply, after that, we all ate our meal in tension so thick it could be cut through by a knife, which was suffocating until it was broken by the beautiful girl. " I am Lillian Clifford Lawrence's sister," she said politely with a wide grin.

"Lawrence ?" I inquired taking a sip from my glass of water not really interested in this dialogue.

She chuckled harmoniously "that is the king's name"

"Oh okay," I answered shortly in an unconcerned manner. After this I really needed to rest because today had been one hell of an erratic day.

"We should go shopping me, you and a girlfriend of mine, we can call it a girls time out," Lillian said grinning happily.

It would hurt me to break her plans but I had to set things straight "I will love to but I don't do girl things " I said indifferently. I said before I don't like having friends.

"Okay no problem but what do you do for fun? " she sounded like my grandma right now.

" Umm... I plan out ways to commit carnage without being caught " I said sounding serious earning a slap on my head from ma.

"You are eccentric and I like you already, " she said laughing.

Wait until you see the real me " but for real what interests you? "

"I read for fun, " I said smugly.

"I love reading a lot, so what do you love reading about? " she asked

"not to be rude or anything but can you stop interrogating me already? " I said getting disturbed by her questions.

"Sorry, I am just always curious," she said placing her hands on her lap before averting her gaze towards ma "you must be Alex, Kate's grandma. It's a pleasure meeting you," she said with a smile.

"me too dear."

She points to a guy sitting beside her, "This is Anderson Desmond my mate and royal beta" the guy looked handsome with brown curly hair and chocolate brown eyes, he smiled politely at us before going back to his meal.

"And this is my younger brother Levi" she pointed to the guy sitting beside Elisa and opposite ma.

Lillian looked more like her mother with black short hair and gray eyes while Levi looked more like Thomas with honey brown eyes and brown hair.

"Welcome. Maybe by tomorrow my sister and I can show you around, what do you say?" Levi asked.

"Yes we would love that, right Kate?" grandma said smiling mischievously at me. I was in for a long speech.

"Yes, we are up for it, " I said pushing my chair back before getting up to leave the room "Thanks for the meal, I'm ready to retire to my room now," I announced before leaving the room and leaving everyone in shock.

I sighed audibly while trudging towards my room. This day was getting crazier by the minute...I couldn't wait for tomorrow.