Legend of the Moon Princess

What does a true mate mean?

18 years later…

Melody’s POV

“Wow, this place is so beautiful!” I said to my wolf, Artemis. She purrs with delight in my head. My name is Melody Jackman.

I am the only daughter of the triplet alphas (Leo, Zero, and Hero) and the luna (Jess) of the Raven Moon pack. I am here in the capital of the werewolf kingdom. Just like how the humans have their capital in Washington DC, the capital for us werewolves is in the heart of the Sequoia National park in Northern California. In the areas where humans can’t venture to is where the Royal Moon pack house is, though it is more of a castle. I am here because my parents were invited to an important gathering for strong leaders.

My parents are very well known in both the werewolf world and the human world. Plus the king finds it easier when my mama translates for some of the other leaders that come from different parts of the world. Mama convinced dad (Leo) to let my two older brothers and I come along to this gathering. Since we were of age and considered adults now. It was easy to sway dad, but all three of my fathers have a hard time letting me have room to find my mate and live my life.

‘Though with three overbearing fathers, a badass mother, and two overprotective brothers… Our mate or mates will not have it easy. What do you think, Artemis?’

She snickers. ‘That would be true, but our mate/mates would have to be strong enough to handle us alone, so they should be strong enough to handle our crazy family.’ She said with pride.

I continue my walk around the beautiful woods around me when I pick up on a conversation nearby.

“I hear that since the prince still doesn’t have his wolf yet, even at the age of 23, that the elders are giving him a choice. Either marry a strong she-wolf from a noble family or release his claim on the throne to his younger brother.” a woman’s voice said.

I turned my head and saw three maids eating under a large tree, I guess they were on break or something. I clenched my fist in annoyance. I have heard so many rumors about the prince of the werewolves not having his wolf.

“Well if he has no wolf, then how can he keep the peace in the kingdom. He would be challenged and lose the throne to any wolf.” Another voice said.

“Yeah, and it is not like he can find a mate anyway. Who would want a werewolf with no wolf, even if they are sexy or roality… they would be no better than a human mate. If the prince wants to remain in power he would be better off marrying the gamma’s daughter, Jayde.”

‘That’s it!’ Artemis and I growled together as I stalked over to the chatty maids. When it came to mates. Both Artemis and I firmly believed that all mates were special and should be loved and protected whether they are of the same race or not. I hated people that would talk about how people would be better off with the same racemates or talk like they are better than the mates the Moon Goddess blessed them with.

“So are you saying that if the Moon Goddess blessed you with a true mate, you would reject them if they were mere humans?!” I growled out. The three maids jumped and turned to face me. The one that seemed to be the ring leader narrowed her eyes at me.

“What if I say I would? What good does a human mate give? Mixed racemates are a crime, and their hybrid children are abominations.” She sneered. I snapped.

I had close loved ones that were a part of my family, even if they are not family by blood, that were hybrids of mixed race mate matches. Without a warning or anything. I drew back my arm and socked this old-fashioned b***h right in the face. I heard the sickening crunch of bone breaking. Blood gushed out of her nose like a waterfall, as she fell down on her ass.

“It is old-fashioned beings like you that should never have mates to reproduce. A mate is to be loved and cherished, no matter what race they are. I would love my mate even if it was the devil himself that the goddess paired me with.” I snarled and glared hard at them.

“What is going on here?” A familiar voice called out. I turned to see my mother and father coming my way.

“Lady Jessabelle, Master Alphas… This brat hit me and broke my nose.” The ring leader cried out. The way she called me a brat means she didn’t know she was speaking to my parents. Daddy (Zero) and papa (Hero) growled, but mama held up her hand.

“Is this true?” She asked, looking at me. I smirked and turned to them.

“Yes ma’am it is. I hit her for her disgusting words about mixed mate matches and how she feels they are a crime and that any child born in a mixed family like that would be an abomination.” I spat out the words, while glaring at this b***h still sitting on the ground.

Mama then shrugged her shoulders. “Then I guess you got what you deserve.” She said to the woman still on the ground.

“Whaaaat?! Like this brat-”

Papa cut her off with a loud growl. “Keep calling my daughter a brat and I will snap your neck.” The three of them looked stunned for a moment.

“D-d-daughter?” she whimpered out. I smiled sadistically at her.

“Oh, forgive me, I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Melody Jackman. I am the daughter of the triplet alphas and the luna of the Raven Moon pack. Which also has mixed mate families.” The three of them shuddered in fear after I told them my name. Before anyone could say anything else, the three of them ran off.

I scoffed as I turned and I was met with my dad’s stern look. I gulped a little.

‘Oh boy, looks like we are in for another lecture from dad.’ Artemis said in my head. Great, how could this day get any better? I asked myself.

Jayde’s POV

I scream as I grab a vase from my end table and throw it at the wall. Letting it shatter into pieces.

“Why the hell won’t he just marry me and mark me?!” I ask myself. I have been after Prince Luca since the beginning. I want to be queen. I want to have power over others. I tried wooing him when we were younger. I mean we grew up together. I am the daughter of the gamma of the Royal Moon pack.

‘Why must you be after him so much, little human? He is not even our true mate.’ My wolf, Roxie, growled in my head. Since coming of age and getting her, all she does is growl and argue with me. She wants her true mate, but I want the prince. We dated back when we were younger, but before he came of age he broke up with me. He said that he wanted to find his true mate and it never felt right when he kissed me. So I resorted to drastic measures to get what I wanted.

‘Because if we are queen, we will be set for life. Don’t you want to be rich and powerful?’ I snapped back at her.

‘Only you humans would concern yourselves with power and riches. To us inner souls, no matter the race, the only thing that matters to us is being with our true mates.’ she snarled back.

‘Whatever. With all the rumors and bull s**t he deals with from others. It is only a matter of time he comes around and makes me his queen.’ Roxie snarled at me.

‘Knock it off!! I did not go through all this trouble dealing with witches for you to ruin it. Whether you are my other half or not, I will be queen.’ I snapped at her. She seemed to perk her ears up.

‘What did you do?’ she asked.

‘Those potions I bought from that witch. It not only seals his wolf away, but will allow me to convince him into my bed. If I carry his child he will have no choice but to marry me and mark me.’

Roxie started snarling and howling. It was giving me a headache so I shoved her in the back of my mind. Tomorrow night at the banquet will be the perfect setting. He will think he just got too drunk and slept with me.

I smiled as I stared at the small vial of red liquid.

Once he drinks it, I will make him mine.