The Lonely prince's mate

Jealousy

Lycus POV

I lay on top of the readymade bed, staring at the ceiling. I had at least been kept busy from my thoughts while I was in the kingdom, but here I was just the visiting prince, going through endless amounts of the paperwork, training Alex how to take on his new role as alpha.

I was jealous of Zelenia and Alex’s relationship, there I said it. I had, had just as much bad luck as she when it came to searching for my mate, yet she had found her true love before me and I couldn’t help feel resentment towards her for it.

Everyone’s attention had been put on the perfect little family, my sweet sister, her ultra-masculine hybrid mate and their litter of unborn pups. My happiness was the last thing on everyone’s mind.

Even my mother, who before had encouraged me and gone out of her way to help find my mate, had given up on aiding me in my quest, when she found out she was going to be a grandmother. Nothing else mattered, but the well being of Zelenia and the pups.

Now that we had knowledge of our mate, Thai constantly pined for Chaya. The vague memories of their past life together, had amplified the heartbreak he felt about having so much distance between us.

I was continually feigning the appearance of being occupied, but my mind was always on the projections that Thai exhibited, visions of her beautiful dark curly hair and bright green eyes left me yearning for her.

Even in my dreams her face haunted me, her long hair gleamed as she hummed entrancingly, a bewitching smile gracing her ruby lips. She reminded me of an enticing dark angel. The echo of the tune that still resounded in my head soon lulled me to sleep, a relaxed smile forming as my surroundings faded into a dark fog.

I woke after a fitful sleep, the royal blue duvet and blankets wrapped around my legs and torso restricted my movements, as I tried to move from the prison, that I had created for myself.

Finally escaping the tightly knotted blankets, I made my way to the bathroom. Turning on the shower and staring aimlessly into the mirror, until it had completely fogged from the heated steam of the shower.

I Stripped and stepped under the hot torrent of water, foaming up my body wash and attempting to scrub away all of the depressing thoughts of my pathetic life. I needed my mate, and I would have to search for her, but where was I going to start? She could be anywhere in the world and I had met almost every alpha’s daughter, but Alex was not sent back as a high ranked wolf, but my orphaned best friend. There had been so many coincidences when it concerned their relationship, I couldn’t help but think that there must be certain circumstances that would cross my path with Chaya’s, I just hoped it would be soon.

My chest tightened as I made my way into the dining room, Alex’s arms were wrapped around Zelenia’s middle, his hands resting on her swiftly growing bump. She giggled as he whispered sweet nothings into her ear. An uncomfortable lump formed in my throat and I desperately swallowed it down. I didn’t know how long I would be able to bare being around a couple who were so much in love, when I didn’t know where my destiny even was.

I plastered on a fake smile as Zelenia waved me over to their table, I didn’t know how false it looked or whether she would even accept it as a smile. I sat at the table, opting for the seat next to Alex and closest to the exit, making it easier for a quick getaway.

I wasted no time in finishing my meal, I was in no mood to sit next to the expectant parents and listen to their plans for the future. As soon as I could, I made my excuses and escaped their presence, breathing a sigh of relief as I left the amorous atmosphere.

Walking through one of the long, winding corridors back to my room, after leaving the dining room, I could feel a presence behind me. Body movements from a female could be noticed as I turn my head ever so  slightly to the left, to gain a glance out of the corner of my eye. I turn completely and am faced with the brown haired she wolf, that has done nothing but irk my sister since we arrived.

“Prince Lycus. It is so nice to see you have returned.” She says huskily, bending into a small curtsey, at which I roll my eyes. “I am sorry, but I had to leave the room. I find it quite disrespectful, how the alpha flaunts his love for his mate around so many unmated wolves.”

I raise my eyebrows to her, the way she speaks surprises me, her tone showing so much contempt for her alpha and princess.

“You speak of disrespect, yet you speak about the royals in this way? Do not think I have not noticed the way, you have been playing seductress towards my brother in law. I suggest you concentrate more on finding your own mate and leaving already mated wolves in peace, She wolf.” I sneer the last word through gritted teeth.

“My name is Angelica, my prince.” She says with disregard to my previous speech.

The woman slowly sways her hips towards me, twirling a loose strand of hair in her fingers. I recognise the expression on her face, it is one I have been greeted with far too many times over the last few months. Her eyelashes are fluttering and the small smile that graces her features shows off her pearly white teeth, it is the look that every she wolf with a degree of self-importance shows when they come in contact with an unmated wolf of power.

“I do not care what your name is, she wolf. I suggest you turn and make your way back towards your own room and away from the alpha’s section of the pack house. I would hate for my sister to notice exactly how far you have just over stepped your boundaries.”

I try to put a certain amount of coolness in my tone, but she doesn’t seem to care. Although she has stopped in her tracks, she still wears the smirk and refuses to leave the vicinity.

“Do you have a death wish girl? Leave.” I snarl, using the undeniable command that being the king’s offspring brings.

I watch her as she attempts to fight the command, but to no avail, knowing the only people it has no effect on is my family.

Zelenia POV

Lycus thinks I don’t notice anything around me, but my mate, but I do. I can see his unhappiness and discontent, but I am just at a loss for what I can do. I would try to console him, but he ignores and evades me at every chance he gets. I can feel his emotions, I know the jealousy he feels towards Alex and myself, and I don’t mean to rub our love for each other in his face, but the babies seem to make our bond that much stronger.

I had envisioned so many times of what it would be like to be carrying my first pup, but never had I considered that my first pregnancy would involve having five children. I had stepped down as alpha to take some rest, it had been my mother’s idea and one that I actually welcomed. I knew Alex would be unsure at first, but I was certain he would be perfect for the role. But now, I had other things to contend with, a sulky brother who resented my bond and a slutty seductress who had goddess knows what intentions.

I was keeping a close eye on Angelica during breakfast, not surprised that she seemed to sit alone, if she always acted in the way she had the last couple of days, I am certain that she would have broken apart any friendships that she may have had.

I concentrated on her and her alone, sweeping away all of the excess noise as I probed around in her brain. It was strange in her mind, incomplete, everything she was planning was half answered, like she couldn’t envision her end goal. I could see the obvious, that she was planning to seduce both my mate and my brother, I could feel there was a purpose behind it, but like the rest of her airy mind it gave no answers. 

I could see her memory of a letter, signed at the bottom by her father. It stated that every rumour about me was a falsehood. That I was nothing but an imposture in the royal household and she had believed the claim that had been written by her absent father.

She saw me as no threat, she didn’t believe the rumours she had heard about my powers, not even a royal would hold such powers as I supposedly did, so why would an imposter? She saw me as pathetic and believed the rumours were a way to frighten wolves around the world into submission.

There was going to be a time, probably quite soon, when I would have to teach this little she wolf a very important lesson, do not underestimate me!

I watched as Lycus up and left the room with only a couple of muttered farewells, but with a strong scowl on his face. He disappeared from the room and around the corner, out of sight and then what happened next, did not surprise me. Slowly, Angelica rose from her seat, her flimsy white summer dress falling just above her knees as she stood. I had to give it to her, at least she was wearing more appropriate clothes today!

“What is wrong, my love?” I hear from my side as Alex moves my hair to the side and nuzzles his face into my neck. “You have been ignoring me.”

I try to ignore the pleasurable tingles his warm breath brings as it fans against my neck and shoulder.

“I have been trying to read Angelica.” He leaves my neck cold as he pulls away to face me.

“Why?” He asks, panic on his face.

“I saw your interaction with her last night. I wanted to see what was going on in that airy little head of hers.”

“And?”

“I’m not sure…” I shook my head with uncertainly. “There are things planned, but I can’t seem to pick up on her end goal. I wonder if she even really has one.”

“What sort of things?”

“Well, the obvious. Her first aim is to get you and Lycus into her bed, but I don’t know why. It’s more than just attraction and power. There’s a reason for it, I think it is to punish me, but I don’t know why.” I feel his hands wrap around my waist, his hands gently rubbing circles on my swelling belly.

“You have nothing to worry about my love. I would never…With anyone but you.”

“I know that…” I lean into him, resting my forehead against his. “But what is her main agenda? Why go against the royals? There is something I can’t read and it worries me slightly.”

“We’ll just have to keep a very close eye on her.” He says quietly, before placing a soft kiss on my nose and I nod at his suggestion.

“Leave her to me.” I say. “She wants to mess with me, she really should have done her research.”

“That’s my girl.” Alex chuckles. “Show her, just what the moon goddess’ daughter can do.”