Willow

Chapter 11: Late night wars

"You!"

My silver eyed mate stood outside the door, his six foot something frame filling up the doorway. Curse the moon goddess, why did he look so delicious? His coat was gone, and the white button down hugged his golden chest. A few undone top buttons gave me a teasing view. The neighboring Alpha grimaced at my shout and started to say something but I was having none of it.

"No! I said I'll deal with you in the morning, and I expect you to respect my wishes Alpha Wolfsbane!" I growled, flashing him my canines. I was dead serious about wanting him gone, especially after his little threat and the already exhausting day I'd had. He didn't seem all to happy with my explosive anger and snarled at me.

"Look here you stupid girl, I'm only here to-" he took a deep breath to calm himself down, "You make it so hard to say this but, I never should have threatened you like that at the dinner tonight even though you were driving me mad!"

"Oh was I now?" I replied snarkily even though a huge sadness had been lifted off my heart at his confession. "Says the chico estupido that chased me around a ballroom." 

"You started running first!" he argued wagging his finger.

"You were being a caveman!" I argued back.

"You hid from me!"

"I did not!"

"Did too!"

"Did not!!"

"Did too!!"

"Did-"

We were both interrupted by someone clearing their throat. Simultaneously our heads snapped in the direction of the noise and my eyes fell on an individual that was definitely one of our beloved princes. The crown prince to be exact. There was no mistaking who he was with the power he radiated. As the more territory you controlled the stronger the wolf would be. His signature navy eyes observed us with an unrecognizable glint. Both me and my wolf recognized the male before us as worthy and desirable but we both knew we now had a mate to deal with. Coming to my senses I gave a quick bow and saw my Neanderthal of a mate follow.

"Prince Valentin," I greeted.

"Alpha Moonclaw, Alpha Wolfsbane, it's a pleasure to formally meet you," the golden prince welcomed in a deep voice with a soft Russian accent. No one could blame me for the involuntary shiver that ran down my spine. I was an unmarked female and as a powerful she-wolf I naturally sort out a powerful mate. 

Said mate seemed to notice this and looked very displeased. Which immensely pleased me but that quickly vanished when he pulled me into his chest and caged me there. I knew causing a scene would be unwise so I bit back my tongue and withheld my elbow from breaking his ribcage. We would have words later.

A perfect blonde brow raised questioningly, "Are you mated to one another?"

"Yes" "No"

We glared at each other before I turned my head back to the Prince, "We are mates, your highness, yes, but not mated."

This elicited another growl from my mate and caused the Prince to mumble something under his breath.

"I apologize for disturbing your um- conversation, for the lack of a better word." he said with a little amusement, "I was actually hoping to talk to you Alpha Moonclaw."

"Me? What about?" I asked in complete surprise.

"The bastard probably wants to get into your pants," my mate suggested angrily.

"Oh and you don't?" I sassed, effectively shutting him up.

"It doesn't matter now. I'll leave you two to whatever you were doing. Goodnight," and with that Prince Valentin walked off.

"How odd" I remarked and then suddenly remembered who's arms I was trapped in. I let my elbow fly and hit his ribs, causing him to release me with a 'oof'. I whirled around ready to start annihilating him with my words but he held up a furious hand.

"We are mates, your highness,but not mated," he mocked shaking with anger, "Could you have been more obvious with your want for him?"

"I stated the truth you cerdo (translation: pig)!" I growled. I may have been attracted to the Crown Prince but I was a faithful person. And truly his looks didn't hold a candle to the beauty of my mate, however hard that was to admit.

"Truth my ass! You flirted with him! And he wants you! If I wasn't here Selene knows what would have happened!" he accused, steam pouring out his ears.

"Uhg! I can't deal with you right now!" I screamed in frustration, pushing him away and heading to my room.

"Sure run away! I hear that's what your good at!" he hissed and I froze. And it wasn't anger that hit me this time. It was disappointment. Disappointment at that fact that my mate had judged me without even bothering to get to know me. To know the 'why?' behind my actions. And I let it shine through as I turned back and gave him one last look before slipping into my room and shutting the door.

Alpha Wolfsbane's POV

My chest burnt with all the emotions rushing through it. Hot burning anger at the pissy prince that wanted what was mine, jealousy and possessiveness, regret, all of it. But the amount of hurt in my Siren's eyes as she looked at me one last time before going into her room broke me.

What the hell was I doing? I wanted her close, I wanted to protect her, I wanted her to be mine, but all I seemed to be doing was hurting her. Why couldn't I do anything right? Why didn't she want me the way I wanted her? Was she truly mine? Will she truly ever be mine?

I punched the wall in my anger and felt satisfied at the pain that laced my knuckles. Good, I deserved it.

Not knowing if she would hear me I whispered at the door, "I'm sorry."

When no answer came I slowly sunk to the floor. I didn't trust any of the males in this castle and I'll kill anyone who even tries to lay a hand on my mate.

I removed my shoes and socks and laid them aside before removing my shirt. I curled the white fabric into a ball and laid it on the floor as a make shift pillow, laying my head on it. I stretched my body and got comfortable knowing that it was going to be a long night.

Hi guys! Sorry I've been away for a while. My mid-terms are coming up and I'm trying so hard to stop reading on Wattpad! I've got a legitimate addiction to Wattpad I kid you not. Like seriously, I'm talking about reading from 12pm to 3am and then sleeping before getting up for school at 5:30. It's better now because I'm giving myself restrictions but sometimes I cave in. If anyone's having a similar situation PLEASE! Give me something that works.

That being said how'd you like the new chapter? It took a while yes, and I'm not really sure what I'll be doing with Prince Valentin but oh well. So far you've met Prince Valentin (the crown prince), Prince Leonardo (The 3rd in line, and the one who welcomed Willow) and Prince Oberin (2nd in line, and the one personally delivered the invitation). I don't plan on dragging on whatever is happening between my two main babies but there will be many surprises to come. Till next time, then, adios mis amigos! (if anyone's wondering I'm not Spanish, I just like the sound of the language and how it mixed with Willow's character).