The High King's Bride

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even years,, I secretly knew I would leave the pack since none of my family’s packs held my mate…. I wanted this; I really did. All what came

oom, except my parents, grandparents, and general immediate family. Anyone without was either asleep or still looking

d kneeling to my eye level. “I am so very proud of you, my lit

I protested, but he le

e the Goddess gave you. I’m proud because I still see you as t

ed your bags, but you can always come back.” She whispere

and happy. If tails were out, they’d be wagging. Yet no one seemed surprised that of all people, Xaxas was my mate… but I wouldn’

n then.” Beamed

to go. He wasn’t rude, but rather quiet, and stood to the side of me patien

d me priests have been getting more acti

h their leader, as I have

ful existence your highness.” Said dad handing me a small box. “Open it.” He smiled. Th

o it. The pendant dangled from a long white gold chain in case I ever needed to shift. “Thank you.” I said cherishing it. Xaxas helped me

ds are going to be flooded with traf

out the door, looking back one last time. This was it. The moment I w

Hank. He rushed up the stairs, kneeling to my eye level and hu

ousin?” He grinned, standing, w

ou mean is ‘see ‘ya l

e his head, knowing full well I couldn’t get it. I was about to reach for it, but my mate took

o. Mine had ‘best’ and his had ‘friends’ on it. The clasp was magnetic too, meaning that

you!” I

about it Hams

took one last look as he opened the door for me, and I got in. The shops turned to homes, and the homes turned to trees. This was already offi

ing at the gate, rummaging under the seat to pull out two manilla folders

this pack. I’ve never been outside the b

He looked at me with a small

’t return it. He took his other hand off the wheel, placi

your people first. If you need more time to adjust since no on

know this chapter of my life will be just as wonderful.” I said quietly. He turned, giving the guard a nod, and he stopped being nosy. Apparently, he too wanted to know if

fore getting onto the interstate. I didn’t doubt his words, but I was unsure how this

mid 20’s, showing no age in his appearance even though the last time he was seen was when men first started to settle in cities,

the abilities that werewolves have. Within a pack, we can link each other messages mentally. It can also be done with family and even Rogues to an extent. Someone old can int

gh…. He would have s

it; however, I thought a condo with a view would be nicer than a

light snow flurries that held a bit of hail. The sound was pleasant too, lightly tapping the roof of the car. The small balls of fallin

sider your part of this situation. A small female, taken from her home for the first time,

glanced my way with a raised brow. He was likely about to

off, interrupting

a Jerold, sounding stern. I looked behind us to see that there were angry looking priests in a black minivan… holding the Sig

if I go faster. As promised, I will not initiate

ose control.” He

even get her home as well?” He growled, but grandpa was immediately against that too, I could understand why…. Him kill

uy you more than enough time your grace.” He said pulling behind them. I wondered where he was this whole t

ing of all the minitours, centaurs, harpies, and other creatures created from human lusts… but his day job was an officer of the Secret Police. That organization was dedicated to maintaining the treaty, and arrest

He sped up and I found myself digging my claws into

proudly I didn’t have the heart to scream…. I did though when I noticed he turned on

yelled, and he laughed deeply be

them. I watched in the mirror as they got smaller and smaller… they were mortals I really didn’t want to be involved with… they were known for burning supernatu

st way if I thought I would put you in danger.” He said conf