Mated to the Lycan King- Fated Betrothal

he squeezed himself in beside me. It was the first time I'd been so close to him. Even in the car, I'd tried my best to keep my distance. However now, with his body right up against

more of it invade my nostrils. It was ambrosial and slightly citrusy. However, as much as I enjoyed this pleasant scent, I desperat

able, and then tucked her curly purple hair behind her ears before speaking

d between my skin and his. I snatched my hand away and then huffed before turning away from him again. He just

wever, as soon as she broke the silence, it became clear that she felt none of those. Instead, she let out a loud, hearty laugh. It continued to the point where she had tears fi

t did when it left your mouth, Nicholas," she sa

d she turned her gaze towards

said, calmly, "It's not safe for her here. You aren't thinking s

ecide whether she stays or goes. But I can tell, just by looking at her face and the fact that she swat

and he shook his head slowly in disbelief. "It's

ore lump formed in my throat, and I found it hard to swallow. Ophel

with an edge of finality, but Nicholas

.. but you seemed unlikely to change

e lid of it opened, spilling old, sealed memories out from it. They flashed in my head like scenes of a nightmare, once buried far away, resur

e are not here to

nt, before yelling almost

d Ophelia let out a subtle sigh of relief. My hands were still shaky and so I hid t

ried to keep my voice

ght?" sh

ded f

lthough I wanted to believe somewhere deep down that there was a

ng that Nicholas' composure broke and he stood up from hi

tate to sacrifice one of their own. If the circumstances were different, then even I would have honoured her wish to stay away from me. However, even if our mate relationship was not public knowledge, I am sure that the "Wolfsbane" would have found out about us sooner or later. Unfortunately, that means that Ariya and all those she holds close to her will be in danger. So, I want you to see reason Ophelia. She can't stay here, it's not safe. You might have on

ged a day since I had met her, a fact which I hadn't thought to question until now. Secondly, I hadn't known that the Lycan Kings and Queens were all siblings. I had assumed that they were all just handpicked by the gods at random a

ntual outcome we'd arrive at. Ophelia would need to make the same decision I had back in the restaurant. It was

t no part in. But I'm afraid we both know that the only way you'll be able to stay safe is if you're with him and not me, especially when I'm not even home often enough to look out for you." She then fe

s just yet. So, I smiled gratefully at Ophelia who looked just about on the verge of tears. I was just as distraught and had a hard time fighting back my own tea

etween the both of us. I took this as an

ve to pack," I said before

nted white and filled generously with its fair share of fantasy and adventure novels, all of which I'd completed, some even multiple times over. There was also a desk against one of the walls, right next to my bed which was covered in a soft lilac duvet. On top of my desk were stacks and stacks of papers each neatly paperclipped into various little piles and a few notebooks. They were amongst the

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from me. Lovita attempted to take the plastic stationary bag with a zipper on it, from my hands but I politely shook my head at her and then pulled it closer to my chest. As soon as they left, Ophelia grabbed me and pulled me into a tight hug. I leaned into her body and took in her familiar floral sce

made me want to burst into tears as well. But I tried my very best to con

e and visit,"

e said cheerfully. But I could tell by the look on Nicholas' face that he wasn

e that,"

efore turning towards Nicholas. Her sadness turned to sternness, and i

rm's way at all times," she said. Then she turned back towards me and smiled. "I know I told you about how wonderful mates are... and I stand by what I've said. But unfortunately, you were thrust into a world that isn't yours, forced into something that no human should ever be forced into. For Lycans, mates are sacred. But for humans, mates don't exist. You are all used to having the freedom to love whoever, whenever. Now it's different. You

ntently and for a moment, I noticed something flash in his eyes