Princess of Russia

New Life

Axel's POV

Everything changed once the news was delivered. The news of my mate. Alphas came demanding to know why my mate was the famous Princess of Rouges and why she was still alive. Demanded to know why the rouges we were determined to track down and destroy were sitting in unmarked territory just east of our castle. That wasn't even the worse of it.

I'm so busy taking care of the packs and Isabella with the rouges, I haven't really gotten to see her.

It's been hard trying to sleep without her. I wonder if she's handling being away from me like I am with her. Is she regretting her decision? I just wish I could see her.

Isabella's POV

"I SWEAR IF ONE MORE PERSON SAYS I CANT GO TO THE CASTLE, I WILL SLIT THEIR THROAT!" My anger has been off the wire here lately. Not seeing Axel had taken its toll on me and Evelin. I understand our packs are important, but I'm not much of a leader right now and neither is Coriana.

Speaking of her, I haven't seen her since she saw David. Apparently they talked and while she didn't like his treatment of me, she's willing to give him a chance. He's taken her on dates everyday and she hasn't taken care of her rouges at all.

"Skylar, I want rotation of warriors on patrol of our area we are currently in. Any wolves try to come in, link me. Do NOT attack at any cost, if attacked detain wolves. The pack wolves are allowing the children to attend the school here, if the parents allow. All children that go stay on best behavior and will stay in a buddy system. Adults will drop off and pick them up. Tala can help if you need it," I all but growled out before I shifted and ran towards the castle.

It didn't take long before the beautiful yet daunting castle came into view. Same went with the guarding wolves.

"No rouges enter the castle. It's bad enough we're allowing you scum on grounds," one of the wolves gagged out. The other seemed to be thinking and looking my wolf up and down. That's right, I wouldn't fuck with me and he just did.

I shifted and had my hand around his throat before either one of them could move.

"I would suggest that next time you're talking to royalty, whether it's rouge or pack, you hold your damn tongue," I growled at the wolf. Normally, I wouldn't be this quick to snap, but my wolf was on edge from not being close to Axel.

"Uh yes ma'am. Would you like us to escort you to Prince Axel?" The wolf trembled at my touch. Good.

I looked over at the other wolf and he was calm. He watched my reaction, yet didn't react himself.

"You. You can lead me. This one needs manners," I released the wolf from my hold and he automatically put his head down. Good boy.

The wolf leading me was a little taller than me, but not as much as usual males were. He looked a lot like Axel, though not quite. He had green eyes and blonde hair, but with the same build as Axel.

"What is your name?" I asked softly. His presence was calming. Maybe it was due to how similar he looked to Axel or it could be how calmly he has been in my presence. Though he didn't smile till I asked his name.

"The name is Nathan my lady." My lady? The hell?

"Please, call me Isabella. You did have to deal with my tantrum outside," I now felt embarrassed for how I reacted to the other wolf, despite him needing an attitude adjustment.

"It's understandable. Axel too has been easy angered with your presence away from him." So he knew Axel personally. Wait, also easy angered?

"I said I will deal with it later!" Yup. He also wasn't handling this well.

"Maybe you do need anger management," I teased as I walked into the room that Axel was in. His blue eyes went wide from his office chair when he saw me and a slight blush colored his cheeks. How adorable.

"Oh cuz, I wouldn't listen to her too much. Should have seen her outside," Nathan smiled goofily as he also entered the room. Flavian was the wolf Axel had yelled at, with papers in his hands.

"What is it that you need Flavian? I'm sure we can get it sorted now so I can talk to Axel," I walked calmly to Axel and slightly pushed his chair away from his desk and gently sat on his lap. While we were never really touchy beforehand, I just really needed to feel his touch. I assumed he felt the same as he quickly wrapped his arms around my torso.

"Well Princess," Flavian smiled like a fool, "we need to discuss the residency of the rouges. Pack wolves are anxious due to their presence right next to the castle, especially after the attack. Delta Zavier is trying to soothe them, but he needs a solution." Well this is easy. At least for me, for Axel it probably was more difficult.

"Well Beta," I addresses him like he did me, "The rouge children had been extended an invitation to go to school. I'm sure the adults would prefer to be closer to the children and would have no problem going to the hotel that is nearby.  Though they would need the approval of the Royal house," I looked over at Axel from my shoulder. Though I'm not sure how much he actually heard, since his head was down on my shoulder and his eyes were closed. The doofus fell asleep.

"Axel will get back to you by tomorrow," I sighed as Flavian just nodded happily and ran out of the room.

"He hasn't slept since you went to your pack." I had forgotten that Nathan was still here. A cousin I knew nothing about.

"Then I shall make sure he sleeps well before he tries to continue any more work. Has he eaten good?" I watched as Nathan's face grew a smile and he shook his head. Then I should fix that also.

"Thank you for the information. I hope to see you around the castle," I smiled at him as he also scurried off.

"Axel wake up," I turned softly as he woke quickly. It was then I noticed the circles under his circles and the lack of color in his face. While I was upset he allowed himself to get this way, apart of me was happy he missed me.

"Let's get you some sleep so we can discuss some pack agendas over dinner tonight," I spoke softly. His eyes lightened up at the sound of spending time with me. The color in his face came back slightly as he looked at me. Probably due to the furs I wore.

"Will you be joining me?" He whispered in my ear as he brought me close.

"Of course."

1182 words. I'm so sorry. Not only is this suppose to be longer, but also posted a long time ago. I've been under flood warnings and had my graduation cancelled not only twice, but I'm also not having it at all. But good news! I have the entire night to write a ton of chapters to be posting so hopefully that goes good.

Who else was ready for them to be like couples?