A/N: All chapters are in Brittany's POV except stated otherwise.
(I forgot to add this to the first author's note ~But I've added it now :)
~Brittany's POV
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OMIGOSH!!!!
D-did my master just confess to me?!?
He just told me that he freaking loved me! But here I am, tongue tied but really giddy with happiness.
But what the hell was I supposed to say?!?
"You know, you don't have to say anything yet. I just had to let it out". He said softly.
I looked up at him and nodded.
Then it struck me.
Yeah, my feeling for him was mutual but we both had to swallow the feelings. If I heard correctly, he was supposed to get married to Larissa. Yeah, I know he still insists he doesn't want to but what if he doesn't have a say in it at all?
A loud sigh escaped his lips.
"You're worried about the wedding". He said.
It was more of a statement than a question.
I nodded.
"Why?" He asked.
"You don't want to get married to her and she's obviously suspecting y-" I began but he cut me off.
"She isn't suspecting, she knows it. She knows that I love someone else but she's not sure if it's you. She only guessed". He said.
"But didn't you think something was off when she apologized to me? She doesn't look like one to apologize to people-" I said but he cut me off again.
"People change, right? Maybe she had a rethink and then discovered her fault in the whole thing. She might have-"
This time, it was his phone that cut him off.
He groaned when he checked the caller ID. His expression suddenly changed as he picked up the phone.
"Excuse me". He muttered, walking towards the door.
He left without another word.
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Cole's POV
"People change, right? Maybe she had a rethink and then discovered her fault in the whole thing. She might have-"
The buzzing of my phone cuts me off.
I checked the caller ID. It was Malcolm calling. I thought I made it clear when I said I didn't want to be disturbed.
I hesitantly picked it up and muttered 'excuse me' before leaving the room.
"What?" I snapped once I was out of the room.
"Umm, Cole, I know you said you don't wanna be disturbed but the Woods-"
Just hearing their name made my blood boil.
"What do they want?" I hissed.
"A meeting". He replied.
"Do you care to elaborate more?"
"Um- they're here with Larissa... She's crying her eyes out". He whispered. "She says you rejected her".
"So?"
"They demand your presence as soon as possible". He said.
"Tell them to postpone the meeting. I'm busy right now". I said.
"I tried that. They're bent on seeing you". He said. "Maybe they want to discuss the wedding. It's just a few days away".
"There'll be no wedding". I said.
"Her dad won't hear any of that". He said.
I sighed.
"I'll be there in a few minutes". I said and hung up.
I wasn't going to get married to Larissa.
Britt's not the only reason for my refusal. I've never liked Larissa not to talk about loving her. We'd end up hurting each other.
Also, I knew they had an ulterior motive. They wanted to achieve something they couldn't achieve except they got me married to their daughter.
I called Malcolm, he picked up at the second ring.
"Don't let your eyes stray for a second. I can't trust those people". I said and hung up, not waiting for him to protest.
I walked up to my office door and opened it.
Four pairs of eyes turned to look at me.
Lord soon-to-be king Marcus Woods, His beloved, Valeria Woods, their oh so precious daughter, Larissa Woods and my loyal assistant, Malcolm Devlin.
Larissa's eyes were red and puffy. I thought she didn't want this, why cry so much?
If she's acting up then thumbs up to her, she's a pretty good actress.
I maintained a straight face as I gave a slight bow before making my way to the leather seat behind my desk.
"Prince Nicholas Vasilios,". Marcus began.
I cringed at the sound of my full name. I hated it when people said my full name like that.
Only mom was permitted to use it and... Maybe dad and Rhea but definitely not this asshole here!
"Woods!" I said. My voice was low and threatening.
I felt a wave of anger wash over me and different negative emotions followed.
My pureblood. I had to keep my emotions in check or my pureblood will lose control.
"I'm Cole. Don't you dare call my full name ever again!" I warned, still maintaining the same tone I used earlier.
"I didn't come here for nothing. What do you want?"
He relaxed into the chair.
"I heard something I wanted to confirm from you- Is it true? You don't want to get married to my daughter?"
"Yeah, so?" I asked casually.
"You agreed before preparations started". He said.
"No I didn't, my dad did. So face him, not me". I said.
"The wedding is supposed to be held in three days and it'll be held! That marriage must take place. You can't go around having fun while my daughter cries her eyes out here! It'll be totally unfair".
"You know you can't force me, right?"
His lips twitched, forming into a smirk.
"Not when I have this". He said, bringing out a binder.
He flipped it open and my eyes slowly read the content in the paper.
My eyes widened when I saw my signature.
"What the hell did you do?!?" I yelled.
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A/N: So... Hey beautiful people!
How'd you like this one, huh?
You know, I actually forgot Cole's surname and I had to go back to previous chapters where I had written it and then I discovered that I'd actually forgotten some characters.
I know, stupid me!
Now I'll have to read from the first chapter cause I've actually forgotten most of the things that happened and also some of the characters!
Simply put, some old characters will be coming back!
Oh, we have three new characters!
Malcolm Devlin, Cole's assistant that was never mentioned till now.
Marcus Woods, Larissa's father who's a soon-to-be king.
Valeria Woods, Marcus's beloved.
(As 'Mate' is to werewolves, 'beloved' is to vampires... For those who don't know)
Soooo, quick shout out to i_feoluwaa
And Happy Belated Birthday to her.... Or was it belated happy birthday???
Whatever. This chapter is also dedicated to her.
She's a really good writer so y'all should go to her profile and check her book.
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