The Lycan Prince’s Love

A New Day

{Willow’s POV}

I sat in the car uncomfortably, it felt strange to be alone with a man I just met, even if he was my “mate”. The word popped into my head and the thought made me shutter. I was like an animal, they all were. I honestly didn’t know how to feel about all of this. All I’ve ever wanted was to live a normal happy life, but now I’ve already gotten attacked by wolves, and apparently am a wolf. I wanted to go home, but what would I do there. Apparently my siblings weren’t like me, I was the only one out of the three of us that got this gene. I couldn’t wait to get to an actual home, with an actual bed. I just wanted to sleep until my legs felt normal again, then maybe I’ll leave this place behind. The only decent thing here is, everyone is so kind to me.

As we pulled up to the “pack house” as they called it, there was a young woman there with long black hair, and big blue eyes, she was tall and skinny, but kind of curvy. She honestly made me insecure, I could barely stand at the moment, and here she came strutting to the car. As soon as Alister stepped out of the vehicle she threw herself at him. “Long time no see, darling!” She pouted as she tried entangling herself in his arms.

I growled, like actually growled. It surprised me, but not as much as it surprised Alister. He quickly pushed her off of him, and leaned down picking me up bridal style.

“Victoria, it’s not been long enough. I’d like you to meet my mate, Willow.” He said holding me proudly.

“Mate! Excuse me! We’re engaged, you know that! You can’t just change your mind now!” She shrieked looking at me with fury in her eyes.

“Well Victoria, as the treaty says. We are engaged unless one of us finds our mates before the wedding date. As you can see, I found my mate, I never wanted you, you were always just a means to an end. Now go back and tell your father if he would like to challenge what the treaty says he knows where to find me.” He said walking past her and slamming the front door behind us. “Sorry dove, she is an awful person, and honestly I’m glad to be rid of her.” He looked at me.

For some reason my face was red, and hot. My anger levels were rising by the second. He was engaged, and he had the nerve to be so “friendly” with me. I was over all of this, I just needed to rest until I felt well enough to leave, but for some reason I couldn’t control the anger that was swelling in me. “You were ENGAGED?” I yelled! You have some NERVE!” I said punching his chest. “Put me down! I don’t want someone so vile holding me!” I yelled angrily!

“Dove, I never wanted to be engaged, it was part of a treaty that my father made years ago, when I was still a child. Victoria is the worst person I know, she just wants to be with me for my title.” He said trying to calm me down.

“I said put me down!” I shouted slapping his chest. “Honestly how could you even think about a relationship with me when you’re engaged, and using that poor girl for who knows what?!” I screamed. My face turning more red as I begin to feel embarrassed for even thinking of THAT! Of all things that could have crossed my mind, why did it have to be this jerk sleeping with another woman! Why does that make my insides turn at just the though. I just met him, I don’t even really know him, and yet all I can think about now is him being with her. My stomach knotted up and I could feel myself getting sick. I covered my mouth and tried to calm down hoping that I could rid myself of the need to vomit.

“Dove, are you sick to your stomach?” He asked worriedly.

I nodded my head as that was all I could muster, he ran towards a large door, swung them open and quickly ducked into a bathroom sitting me down in front of the toilet. I began throwing up, the knots in my stomach easing up as I relieved my stomach. He held my hair back out of my face and rubbed my back while I in the floor. I wiped my mouth, and sat more upright leaning to try to flush the toilet, my legs still not working properly, causing me to fall back onto the floor. I tried again, grunting as my butt hit the floor once more.

He stood up from behind me and flushed the toilet, the he picked me up and took me to the large double sink and sat me down on top of it. I began washing my hands on one side as he washed his. I saw a new toothbrush and toothpaste, and opened them brushing me teeth. “You okay dove?” He asked me concern pouring out of his voice.

I nodded, “Must be the medicines clearing my system.” I said, knowing full well that my anger also played a part, but not really wanting to admit that to him.

“Well, this is your room, and your bathroom. There is also a walk in closet, and you have your own fireplace and tv in here. I’ll have some meals brought to you until you’re feeling better.” He said picking me up and showing me around the room. “What are some of your favorite things to eat?” He asked.

“Still trying to get to know me? You already have a fiancé.” I said turning my head away from him. “I honestly just want to take a bath, could you send in a nurse?” I finished.

“Yeah..” he muttered looking defeated. “I’ll go get someone.” He added placing me in a chair in front of the fire place.

He walked out of the room and soon after a nurse came in. She had pale blonde hair cut into a pixie cut, and she was about 5’10. Her skin was tan, and her eyes a deep blue. “Hello, my name is Kristy, I’ll be taking care of you for the next few days. Myself and another nurse named Joy will be who is going to be here every day, then of course King Alister will be here to look after you as well.” She said happily.

“Thank you, I’m sorry to be a bother.” I said looking at my feet. “I hate being a bother to anyone.”

“It’s no problem at all, I’ve been briefed and know exactly what kind of care you need, and that your legs may or may not gain the rest of their feeling soon. Until then, I was told you wanted to bathe?” She asked.

“Yes, if you could help me get in I could bathe myself, I just can’t get into the tub.” I said looking into the bathroom, and back to my legs. They’re so useless right now, I feel like i’m being a problem for everyone!

“No trouble at all.” She said walking over to the tub and bending over to turn it on. “How hot do you like your water?” She asked.

“Scalding if at all possible, hot baths are the only way I feel clean.” I answered honestly.

“No problem!” She said perkily and began filling up the tub, she stood me to my feet and helped me pull my clothes off. She walked me gently to the tub and helped me get inside.

The water caressed my body like a warm hug and I realized I hadn’t felt this good in what seemed like weeks. I moaned as I sat back in the tub relaxing my body for the first time since I got here. “Thank you so much!” I said gratefully. “You wouldn’t happen to know where the soap is, would you?” I asked.

“I’ll go ask the king, I’m sure he has some somewhere for guests!” She said turning off the water then standing and walking out of the room.

I sat back in the tub, and suddenly I felt like my whole body was on fire. I normally loved hot baths, but this was way too hot. I couldn’t get out, and I began slipping down into the water. Just then pain ripped through my body all the way to my core. “AHHHH!” I screamed loudly as I doubled over in pain.

Jackson suddenly appeared in the doorway. “Willow?” He asked worriedly.

“I’m in here!” I screamed, as another wave of pain ripped through me.

He walked in seeing me in the tub and closed his eyes tightly. “What’s wrong?” He asked keeping his eyes shut.

“I’m not sure, AHHHH!” I screamed. “It hurts, my whole body hurts! What’s wrong with me?” I asked my heat rising even more. My body temperature felt like it was at 200 degrees and rising. I couldn’t breathe properly, I felt as though I was being ripped apart from the inside out.