His Lost Lycan Princess

A Nuisance

Danisha

I found myself back in the palace. I started to panic. Who brought me here? How did I end up in the magical world again? My gaze shifted to my stomach. My lips parted in amazement as I gaped at my protruding belly.

Was I pregnant? But how?

"Get rid of it!"

My breathing got caught in my throat. That was none other than the dragon king. The person I was desperately trying to avoid. Cadmus. His menacing growl resounded in the air as I swirled around with my heart pounding in my chest.

He was standing by the entrance, staring at me with wide, red eyes. His muscles had bulged and were clearly visible over his shirt. The mere sight of him scared me.

I froze on my step. I wanted to avoid him. I didn't want to see him again. Why was he here? And why was he after my child again?

I fearfully shook my head. Placing a protective hand around my belly, I stepped back. I wanted to be as far as possible from this monster.

Monster… that was exactly what he was. He wasn't a human. He was a monster.

"No!" I screamed after mustering up all the courage I possibly could.

My resistance seemed to have angered him more. When his eyes changed colour, I knew that his anger had reached its peak.

"Nina!" he growled.

With a syringe in her hands, the doctor dashed into the room. She didn't even pause for a fraction of a second this time. Her icy face sent shivers up my spine as she dashed towards me.

I ran, yet I wasn't able to escape. Cadmus grabbed my arm while Nina plunged the syringe into it.

"Nooo," I let out a heart wrenching shriek.

My eyes flung open. I was sweating from head to toe despite the coolness of the room. Panting, I looked around and realised that I was in the room of my flat. The doors were closed and there wasn't any sign of the dragon kingdom. I was safe.

Closing my eyes, I exhaled. I needed to calm down. My heart was hammering in my chest and I could literally feel every beat of it.

"It was another nightmare," I mumbled to myself while I wiped my face.

"Just another nightmare," I whispered to myself.

A year had passed since the day I escaped his clutches, yet the horrible memories of the forced abortion were still fresh. I still suffer from nightmares about Cadmus. I suppose it was hard for a human like me to recover like the supernatural creatures do. Perhaps, if I was one of them, I would have healed by now.

I checked the time, and saw that it was just past five thirty in the morning. Sighing, I closed my eyes regardless of being aware that I most probably wouldn't be able to go back to sleep.

***

I was right. I couldn't sleep. After tossing and turning, I got up and prepared to go to work. Before I left, I took the uniform I wore the previous day and slipped my hand into my pocket. A crumpled piece of paper was in there. I took it. A little smile curled on my lips as I flattened it out.

It was Xander's number. When I learned that he was the lycan prince, I hesitated to call him. I was reluctant after what Cadmus put me through. Could he be any different? I frowned.

Sighing, I placed it in the drawer of my dressing table and put the uniform in the laundry bin as I prefered to wear a clean set of clothes to work.

Maybe I should throw that number away. Why would I need it anyway?

I questioned myself while walking towards the elevator. My thoughts were jumbled when I hailed a taxi and through the entire ride to the restaurant. I couldn't stop thinking about him.

I found myself smiling to myself while I day-dreamed about him. I could take my mind off his sharp jawline, his wonderful smile and the sparkling grey eye that made me want to melt into a puddle. I was darn certain that he hid a body that was drool worthy underneath his shirt.

My mouth watered as I visualized him shirtless.

I smirked. There was nothing wrong in day-dreaming about a hot guy, right? I paid the driver and briskly walked towards the entrance. My eyes were fixed on the door in front of me, but my mind was on him.

Chuckling to myself, I shook my head. Despite having met and spoken to him for a brief moment, he has had a remarkable impact on me. Perhaps it wasn't healthy for me to fantasize about a guy to this extent.

"Hey, girl, what are you thinking about?" Penny asked as soon as I entered the kitchen. "What's making you smile so early in the morning? Is it a guy?" she asked, wiggling her eyebrows.

Laughing, "stop it," I said, playfully shoving her.

My face heated up. I shouldn't have kept thinking about that sinfully handsome human on my way to work.

Wait… he wasn't a human. He was the lycan prince, yet I wouldn't be able to tell that to anyone. According to Anika and the others, the humans were unaware of their existence and they preferred to keep it that way. Nonetheless since I already knew and had lost most of my memories, they chose to let me be. But not before making me promise never to expose them. Otherwise, according to them, they would have used their magic to make me forget my experiences in the dragon kingdom.

Although those memories were hurtful, I wanted to remember them. Because I wanted to be able to protect myself against them. I didn't want Cadmus to take advantage of me again. I wanted to at least remember who they were so that I wouldn't fall into their trap again. So I was thankful when they didn't wipe my memory off.

"Aww, you are cute when you blush," Penny squealed, grinning mischievously. I groaned, yet I couldn't wipe the smile off my face.

"That's okay, woman," she winked. "I won't tell Liam."

I giggled. She knew I wouldn't blush while thinking about him. He was too possessive and forceful for my liking.

After Jamie gave us our tasks we went on our ways. When I attended our first guest, I didn't expect it to be him. When he lowered the menu and flashed his amazing smile at me, my heart skipped a beat and my jaw dropped open. Nevertheless, I tried my best to conceal it.

He actually came back! And why did I feel that he had come back to see me? My heart was racing.

No. He couldn't have returned to see me. Why would he care about me - a simple girl who worked as a waitress in a restaurant? I took his order and went to the kitchen. Though I tried, Penny was able to observe my enthusiasm.

"Whoa, someone is really excited today," she asked when she found me alone in the store room. The cook asked for a tray of eggs so I came to get it.

"What is it?" she quizzed.

"Nothing," I replied, but my face showed it all. My cheeks had heated up, and I knew that my face would be bright red.

"Hmm hmm. But your expression tells me otherwise," she teased. "I wonder who the lucky guy is."

Clearing my throat, "what makes you think it is a guy?" I asked.

"Well, when a single girl blushes, it usually involves a guy. Unless you are lesbian that is," she stated.

I snickered at her statement.

"I'm as straight as a pole," I said.

"Then it is a guy, do I know him?" she chuckled.

I considered it, my nose wrinkled. It was pointless to inform her that I was daydreaming about one of our customers. I had no intention of dating him anyway. I was just fantasizing about him.

Shaking my head, "nah, I don't think you know him," I told her.

I wasn't going to date him anyway.

I wanted to add, yet when I caught a glimpse of Liam's scowling face, peering at us from a distance, I didn't.

"Fine, if you say so," Penny snickered. "But I will find him and stalk him. I will find everything about him and let you know if he is available," she grinned.

"Don't underestimate my stalking ability. I usually do it if any of my girlfriends need help with a guy," she winked at me.

"And I'll take that," she said, taking the tray of eggs from me. Chuckling to herself, she strolled out of the door.

I went after her. However, someone grabbed me inside and trapped me against the wall before I could walk out the door.

"Who is it?" he snarled. I grimaced. I didn't like how close Liam was. His breath was fanning on my face, irking me.

"Liam! What are you doin?" I demanded, struggling against him.

Despite my resistance, I couldn't break free. He was too strong.

"I f*****g asked you a damn question. Answer me!" he commanded, tightening his grip around my wrists.

"Ouch, you are hurting me, Liam! Let me go!" I cried, hoping that he would let go of me like he always did. It used to work each time, but this time, it was different. He didn't let go. Instead, he growled into my face through his gritted teeth.

"Who the f**k. Is it that jerk you gave you the number yesterday? Did you already sleep with him?" he hissed, pressing me further against the wall.

I was getting scared. Liam was egotistical. Regardless I never dated him, he acted as though he owned me and I despised it. This time, he was going out of control.

With beads of sweat trickling down my face, I screamed, but Liam placed a firm hand over my mouth, muffling my cries for help.

"You are mine!" he sneered and started to grope me. It hurt, but what scared me the most wasn't the discomfort. It was what Liam might do to me. When I heard my uniform tearing as he yanked at my shirt, my eyes widened. No! This cannot be happening…

He was bigger and stronger, yet I was able to bend my knee and land a sharp blow in between his legs. Groaning in pain, he bent down, releasing me. I used the opportunity to scream for help.

"Help! Someone help me!" I screamed while pushing him away.

The staff who worked in the kitchen thankfully heard my cries and rushed into the store room. I sprinted towards them and hid behind one of the big guys who worked as a kitchen helper.

"What is going on?" exclaimed the chef.

"He assaulted me! He tried to tear my clothes" I accused, pointing a finger at Liam who was now standing up from the ground.

My colleagues saw my clothes and the bruises on my skin. I suppose that was enough proof for them to believe me.

"What the hell! Liam! Mike takes leave just one day and is this how you act?" the chef angrily questioned.

He sneered yet lowered his gaze and smugly mumbled. "Sorry."

"Sorry? Sorry?" Penny shrieked in anger. "You know that just a sorry isn't enough!"

She wrapped a hand around me and wiped my face. I didn't realize that I was sobbing until she wiped my tears away.

"I'm calling the police. This is outrageous," the chef mumbled.

One of the other waitresses handled the orders while Penny spoke sweet words trying to console me. It took several minutes for me to stop trembling. I suppose despite my past experiences, I would never get used to situations like that.

It took quite some time for the police to arrive. The guys who worked with us made sure that Liam didn't have the chance to escape before they arrived.

When they took him away, I was able to breathe in relief. At least that nightmare was over. After work, Penny and Jamie were kind enough to accompany me back to my place. I was glad when they stayed for a few minutes before leaving.

I freshened up and slumped onto the couch when they left. Though I had loosened up a bit, I was still shaken up. I switched the TV on, hoping that it would make it easier for me to forget what I experienced in the restaurant.

"I was right," I mumbled to myself. "Men are a nuisance."

My phone rang. When I saw Anika's name flashing on the screen, I answered it without a delay.

"Hey, are you still here?" I asked. They usually wouldn't stay in the human world for long.

"Yes, honey. Remember, I am with my mate," she said.

"Oh," I replied.

"Let's meet?" she said. "Are you free tomorrow night? I want to invite you for dinner."

My lips curled into a smile.

"Sure. I am taking tomorrow off. I need a break," I told her.

"That's great!" she said enthusiastically. "Then I think lunch would be better!"

"Yeah," I agreed. "I think that would be nice."

Perfect. Having lunch with them would be the ideal break for me.

I didn't need men in my life to be happy. They had worn me out.