Princess...

Chapter 24

"I have my reasons, Deryn. I will find out at some point, I just don't know when or where..." I mindlinked Raula, explaining that Ace was bedbound at least for this evening and to bring her food after dinner, before hesitating and standing up, bidding my Beta a goodbye and making my way into the house, finding Elder Trezmor in his study. He looked up when I entered and gave me a soft smile

"Ethan! To what do I owe the pleasure?" He placed the dust-covered book he had been reading on the desk and walked around it, resting against the edge of the desk on my side now. I pondered how to phrase the question I had, before deciding that brutally honest was probably the best option.

"What are the reasons for a wolf not being able to heal quickly?" I took a seat in the plush armchair in front of the desk, not wanting to disrespect the Elder that had looked out for me in my years as Alpha. He seemed deep in thought for a moment before meeting my eyes

"As you know Ethan, every wolf is different, some heal slower than others. But as you are here asking me, the usual factors are stress, a surge of emotion or adrenaline, or a lack of strength, caused by not training or eating enough. Though I don't need to tell you how dangerous the last one is." His eyes narrowed, believing for a second that I was referring to me. I audibly chuckled, rolling my eyes and tensing my bicep muscles, indicating that I was training and eating just fine.

"Thank you, Elder Trezmor." I nodded to him and stood, making my way to the door when he cleared his throat

"The Moon Goddess blessed me with a premonition over the last few days Ethan. She tells me that you will not find the answers you seek until you stop looking. Everything you have been searching for is here in front of you but there is a pain in your heart that you need to let go of before she will come to you." My eyes widened but I recovered quickly, offering a tight-lipped smile before I left the study. Why wouldn't I find my answers? By the Moon Goddess, I knew better than to question the decisions of powers above my control, but it still infuriated me. Who is coming to me? I didn't need a mate if that is what the Moon Goddess was insinuating. I had pain in my heart because those assholes killed my parents. Ever since I was named Alpha, I had vowed to avenge my parents' death ever since they were murdered in some decade long blood feud. The Farkas family was going to bleed red when I had my chance, I was biding my time.

"I've brought Asterbelle to your study, Alpha. You look like you could use the stress relief." Delta Kurt's voice appeared from beside me and I blinked my eyes, realising I'd already made my way back to the West Wing. I nodded once in silent thanks and pushed open the door to the study, spotting the ginger rogue lounging on the sofa. She had red lipstick that was very clearly overlined, heavy eyelashes that batted seductively towards me and as I took in her outfit, it left very little to the imagination in a two-piece bra and panties set that glittered blue under the sunlight that lit up the room.

"Alpha Lupus. What can I do for you today?" Her voice was low, seductive as she stood and circled me. I took her by the hair, bending her over the desk and pushing her lingerie to the side. I didn't bother with any foreplay, just thrusting sloppily as I closed my eyes, feeling my inner wolf wind down as the pressure of today melted away. After a while I pulled out, dragging her over to the sofa on her knees where I sat spread eagle, waiting for her to finish me off. She complied, dragging her nails down my thighs and I growled, shoving her hands off of me. I didn't want the whore to touch me, but I closed my eyes and allowed myself to come undone at the feeling of her mouth anyway. Once she'd finished she move from my lap, readjusting herself but I kept my eyes closed, resting my head against the sofa, buttoning up my jeans.

"That will be all, Asterbelle." I dismissed her and I could feel the eye roll from here as she stalked out of my study. I could still smell rogue but cringed; this time it smelled of sex, not the usual scent one that surrounded Ace; similar to the human scent of vanilla.

"Fuck's sake..." I breathed, realising as soon as I'd forgotten about her, the redheaded rogue was back inside my thoughts. I stood from my position and walked into my bathroom, locking the door and stepping into the shower. I allowed the warm water to wash away the scent of rogue sex before I was satisfied, stepping out and wrapping a towel around my waist. As I exited the bathroom, Louvel was hovering in the hallway and her eyes travelled down my chest to the towel.

"What are you doing here, Louvel?" I growled, moving past her to my bedroom to put on some clothes

"Oh just cleaning up your personal quarters. Nice tattoos, Alpha Lupus." Her voice was teasing and I growled louder, causing her to jump as I entered the doorway to my room.

"You are dismissed, Louvel." With that I closed the door and walked over to the mirror, eyes travelling over the tattoos I had that the brunette maid was referring to. I had the Alpha tattoo on my shoulder; a werewolf howling at the moon, and then a few abstract pieces across my chest that my closest two men had chosen after we had a few too many drinks not long after my parents' death. I didn't feel the need to cover myself with tattoos, it distracted people from the hard work I'd put into the muscle in my human form. It reflected well on my wolf, still being larger than any other wolf I'd encountered in my 6 years as Alpha. The sun was setting and I'm sure I'd missed dinner but I threw on a hoodie and a pair of jeans, slipping my feet into some converse trainers before making my way downstairs.

Are you in the kitchen? I made my way down the narrow hallways and it took a few minutes for Raula to respond

No, but help yourself to some food. She must be with Beta Deryn in their room, though I pushed away any feelings that arose, fixing my face with a cold glare as I rounded the corner to the empty kitchen and began fixing myself a sandwich.

Can you offer Ace something? I didn't question why, and Raula offered no explanation.