The Lone Bear Prince & His Mate (The Lubartown Series) Book 1

A Long Time Ago... Clarke My brother and I haven't seen eye to eye on many things but we loved each other, our childhood had been great and we always treasure those memories. I was the younger of three children my older brother and sister were fraternal twins, they loved me and always protected me. As far back as I could remember, they had a baby name for me, "Bubba," it was cute and only those close to me knew that nickname. I trained for years to be the best warrior, I was third in command but because I was away for so long someone else filled my shoes. I couldn't wait to be back to see my family, I missed home and since my brother took over as King, things were looking up, Barron was considered ruthless in his harsh decisions but those decisions have always kept our clan safe from harm. I wasn't far from my territory, I knew I had been a little dramatic lately, I loved to stop at a little inn not far from my home and have a little fun with the ladies but this day, something was telling me to get home quickly. I hadn't had this feeling since our cousin Aidan was killed in a coup along with his bestfriends a few years back by that former roach of a friend Roman. I hated him but we couldn't do anything, we just had to wait it out as there was a prophecy of their return among those who were still allies and loyal. The Myer siblings would have never betrayed Aidan and when he returns, I hope he knows we will help avenge him. When I reached home, I was knocked over by a bear and I knew it was my brother so I changed back and we ran to our favorite spot by the lake. Barron looked at me and we hugged it out welcoming me back, he told me about things I had missed before heading home to meet the others. At dinner, I was told about Roman's visit and how he looked at our sister, she was our pride and joy, and we always protect her. Polly will be heading to Elvira tomorrow and knowing my brother she was either betrothed to Emile or one of his brothers in exchange for their alliance. I didn't care, I loved the Elves either way, they were unique, a bit more advanced than some territories, and we learned a lot from them. Emile was also a loyal ally and friend to us all, he hated Roman just as much as we did and hated when Aidan and the others were double-crossed but it was fate. My brother had planned a big celebration when I returned but I was too exhausted and went to bed, we will celebrate another night. I heard voices in my head that no one knew about, but I kept it to myself in fear of what others might think, I wanted to confide in my brother but would he look at me differently? I got word my sister was taken, and I was furious as my men looked for her for days, I knew Roman was a snake and behind it all, Barron was going to kill him but not before I did it first. Emile lent us a hand and showed up himself since the treaty was renewed and his brother was my sister's betrothed. Levi wanted to be here but Emile preferred to come instead of him because Levi would have gone off the deep end making things worse, he cared for Polly, and we knew that. Once we got a location on Polly, King Silas sent men to help and we were on our way to finding her. We wasted no time in wiping out Roman's lackeys but he was long gone when we got there, someone tipped him off that we were coming. When I got to Polly, I saw a broken Princess, he had violated my sister and I wanted his head on a spike but right now, I needed to get her home so she could feel safe again. Roman will get his payback, his time will come soon enough, I can promise him that. ****** Polly I was happy when Clarke came home but I had to leave right away to sign this treaty, Roman was hovering and we weren't taking any chances with our people. I spent a while there meeting up with Emile, he signed the treaty and my wedding to Levi was going to happen. I didn't mind being married to an Elf, I cared about Levi, we had been friends a long time and this was best for our people. King Silas at one point had asked for my hand to marry his son but I knew Lawrence was gay and refused his proposal, I didn't care about his sexuality but I still had a duty to produce heirs. I got to spend time with Levi before it was time to go back, I needed to get him quickly because Roman was snooping around and we needed to watch out for him. I was on my way back from Elvira and the carriage stopped, my guard said, "Stay here, Your Highness," I didn't think any more about it until the door was pulled open. I saw wolves and my bear started to come out to defend myself when a powder was thrown in my face. I felt dizzy and tried to change but couldn't, I was dragged out of the carriage and placed on the back of a horse before I saw black. I woke up in a soft bed, I could smell the green forest outside and knew I was far away from my territory, I was confused when everything started to come back to me. I couldn't link and I couldn't feel Mika, my bear, the door opened and a tray with food and fresh fruit was on it and I asked, "Where am I, and who has me here?" He didn't say anything just rested the tray down and closed the door locking it. I was scared and wanted to contact my brothers, I was never really taught to defend myself, only the basics, my mother was raising me to be the perfect housewife for my mate. I sat on the bed for a while crying when the door opened and in walked King Roman in a robe and I froze, I knew what he did to young maidens and I was terrified. Roman raped me that day, I was ashamed and wanted to die but I knew my brother would come for me and tried to hang on but as the days went on, Roman won't leave me alone, and I died a bit more inside. I was no longer pure for Levi or any other mate, I had let my clan down, and I won't be able to get past this, I cried myself to sleep once more. I was depressed, Roman wanted me to get a treaty with my brother but I spat in his face, I would never bend to his will and that didn't stop him from abusing me. He was called out of the room and I laid there feeling his c*m run out of me and I cried again, I don't know how long I was there until I heard fighting in th courtyard and hope it was someone willing to get me out of here. I saw my brother, Barron, barge into the room with venom in his soul and all I could do at this point, was cry. Clarke came through the door yelling "Polly," I could feel his anger and Barron had linked him because he put his fist threw a wall, I was half naked, and Barron wrapped me in a sheet as Clarke changed into Zion. I was placed on his back and I felt him try to comfort me through our sibling bond but he knew I was broken, Emile looked at me but I was too ashamed to make eye contact with him because I was not going to marry Levi anymore, he deserves better than a broken Princess. I felt the wind on my face as Clarke ran back to our territory being followed by warriors, I wanted Roman dead. ***** Larkina I moved to Bearmore recently from Ironside, my family didn't make the official move in the beginning because of businesses and working in King Silas's court. My father was a wealthy noble and would be working in King Barron's court, my father had told me he wanted to introduce us as he was not mated and would be needing a Queen. He went to the Elders about me being a potential match but I was going back to Ironside for a few more years then onto Elvira. I wouldn't meet Barron or his family for a while and if they approve me as future Queen, I will rule by my mate's side and do my duty and give him strong heirs.