Fated to A Monster

Chapter Four: Henry's Mate

Prince Henry: 

I carried my mate upstairs and away from the stares of our guest. I had claimed her, marking her in the ballroom in front of everyone. Asteria was mine now, and she would have to accept that when she wakes up. I heard footsteps behind me and saw my father and Asteria’s mother following us. I keep walking and head to my royal chambers. My guards open the door, and the four of us enter. I don’t say anything but simply lay Asteria on the bed before turning to my father. 

“So Asteria is your mate then?” my father asked, his eyes widened with worry. 

“Yes, she is mine,” I answer with a growl. I wouldn't have marked if she didn't belong to me. I thought that would be clear. 

“I have no idea, and I’m so sorry that this happened. Had I known, I would haven’t let her hid from you, Prince Henry.” The Witch Queen said, looking down at her daughter. 

“We know, this was all Asteria. She hid from my son for years, and this is unforgivable. She needs to be punished.” my father said, causing my wolf to growl, I was angry, but I won’t let him hurt my mate. 

“I will be the only one punishing her. I marked her without her consent. That is punishment enough.” I said to my father. It wouldn't be her only punishment, but he didn't need to know that. 

“That's a start, but she can teleport. What prevents her from running away as soon as she wakes up?” my father asked, looking at Asteria’s mother. 

I knew what he was asking. If anything can be done to control my mate, her mother could do it. I didn’t want to deal with a runaway mate. I would be searching for her my whole life. She could go anywhere, and it could be difficult to find her. I need her at my side, and we spent too many years apart as is. I need her to give me an heir, and that couldn't happen if she were running around the world hiding from me.

“I can bind her to Henry so she can’t teleport more than 15 yards away. She won’t be able to leave the palace without Henry. But her magic won’t work once you mate with her. I would do that as soon as possible. I can give her something to start her heat tonight. It will last till she gives in and mates you. You won’t have to force her, but she will give in.” The Witch Queen stated. 

She won’t get away from me, and she will be forced into her heat. I felt a bit bad doing that to her, but I know she will not be willing to mate otherwise. We needed to mate to finalize our bond so the crown could be passed down to us. I have been waiting years to rule, and she took that time from me. The witch Queen went to work casting her binding spell on Asteria and me. Once the spell was complete, we both had a black tattoo on wrist. She explained that there was an invisible tether binding us together. Second, she presented a pill and forced it into Asteria's mouth. This would make sure she went into heat the moment she woke, and her heat would remain till she gave in and mated with me. 

It seemed cruel but necessary. I knew when she woke up that she would try to get away and when her heat hits, she would be too overwhelmed to travel. It would keep her here, and she won’t be able to run away. I knew she would try, and she had already spent so long hiding from me. She didn’t want a werewolf mate, but that is what she got, and I will not let her leave. I’m nothing like my stupid cousin, and I could never hurt my mate. I love her from the moment I knew she was mine. I will give her anything she wants or needs. She will never be unhappy at my side, and I will make sure of it. 

"I just ask that you don't force my daughter. She is strong, but I don't want her to have to go through the pain of her mate forcing her. She will be willing once the heat hits just please wait till that happens" The Witch Queen stated, looking over her sleeping child. I would never force my mate, I love her, and I will not cause her pain. 

"I would never, I promise," I said, bowing my head respectfully. 

"Your word is your bond." The Witch Queen said, smiling. I knew what she meant, and I had just made a promise that couldn't be broken. I could never force my mate without bringing a piece of bad luck on myself. I didn't have plans to do such a thing, so I didn't care about her promise bond. It would never be a problem because my mate would give herself to me. 

“I will send her servants with her things. It will take a while, but they should be here in the morning. I will deal with her father. She might not be happy about this, but her father is definitely going to be pissed. I guess I’ll have to give him another child.” The Witch Queen said, sighing before leaving my room. 

The witch Queen had so many children and with at least ten different mates. I wonder how many children she would give me. I wanted a large family, and with a witch mate, that was possible. Witches get pregnant easier than any other supernatural. Everyone wanted a witch mate. That is why they have so many chosen mates as well as their real mates. However, my mate is all mine, and she will have no one else. I will not allow it. No man touches my mate but me. 

“I’m going to leave too. I’m going to get back to the ballroom.” my father said, turning to leave. 

“Wait,” I called, and my father stopped in his tracks,” I want that asshole kicked out of court, send him as far away as possible. I won’t have him near my mate.” I said, clenching my fist.

“Fine with me, just as long as you promise to get your mate pregnant as soon as possible.” my father stated, laughing. I would get her pregnant as soon as possible. I needed an heir for the kingdom. With her being in the heat, I would definitely impregnate her soon. I looked forward to doing it, even if she didn't want kids. Birth control was outlawed in the Kingdom, and for a good reason. It was hard for a werewolf to have children. Most supernatural's really struggled to keep their populations from dwindling. So within the walls of the Kingdom, no one is allowed to use birth control. I would have servants closely observe my mate to ensure that she wasn't using magic or potions to prevent pregnancy. I know how witches can be with that. 

“I will have her pregnant by the end of the social season,” I said, grinning. With that, my father leaves the room, closing the door behind him. I went to my mate’s side, and her body was sweating. The pill had already started working. I looked down at her beautiful dress, which was ripped from the fight. I held her hair in my hands, leaning in the smell of her scent. My wolf howled. She smelled amazing. I couldn’t help but rip away her clothes, exposing her naked flesh. I looked over her body, studying every inch with my fingertips. She wiggled at my touch but remained asleep. Her breasts were so lovely, and I just wanted to suck them. 

I looked down at her p***y, it seemed untouched, but I wanted to be sure. I wanted my mate to be a virgin. I took to my knees, spreading her thighs apart before looking at her p***y. I opened her folds, pushing them back till I found her p***y entrance. I looked and inhaled the scent. My wolf purred. She was untouched. I would be my mates first and only. She would be the only woman I touched as well. I will not have a mistress like my father. I only wanted her. She would be my Queen and the mother of my many children. We would be happy, she just needs to accept our mate bond, and I can give her everything. She would, in time after I showed her how much I loved her. I will do anything she asked of me, and I will win her heart. I would sit here and wait for the heat to wake her. I would use that time to study her body. That way, I will know where to touch her and make her want to mate. I know she won't be happy to wake up and find herself naked in my bed, but she really deserves it for hiding from me. I waited so long for her. At least I can do it; look at what is mine.