MATED TO THE PRINCE

Chapter 2: Moving in with my mate.

CLARA

He's here...

He's here...

My wolf leaps in excitement.

My mate is here!

I bid Ella goodbye and walk towards my mate's parked car, swaying my little behinds sideways.

I can smell him even before getting to him and my wolf can't stop purring in pure contentment.

When I walked out of my mother's house today morning after she called me all sort of names, insinuating that I've been sleeping around with other wolves mates, I didn't know I'd be this lucky. I didn't know I'd meet my mate sooner. Actually, my mother's bitter words and sending me out of her house was a blessing in disguise. She was pushing me towards my destiny....my partner....my mate!

“Hello beautiful?” Ray says as he opens his arms and I get into them. I can hear his wolf purring in delight as our bodies meet and he places a haste kiss on my cheek. “How was the afternoon classes?” he asks.

“Great.” I reply. “You look breathtakingly handsome!” I complement, something which makes his wolf to whimper in joy. I'm glad our wolves can already communicate, a clear sign that we're destined to be together.

“Thank you my love.” he smiles. “Let's get going.”

He takes my bag from my back and leads me to the passenger side of his fancy V8.

He opens the door for me then holds it.

Oh! He's such a gentleman!

My wolf can't help but leap in excitement. It's like she already wants to come out and meet her

mate already!

I murmur a thanks and then let myself in, making myself comfortable on the car seat. It's so comfortable.

He walks round to the driver's seat and after sitting down, he helps me to buckle up then he does the same. He then ignites the car and drives off towards my house as I keep on giving him the directions.

My mind drifts to the first time my mother slapped me, when I was only ten years old. She had come from work and instructed me to prepare some spaghetti for her but when I couldn't make it tasty to her standards, she slapped me hard across my face.

I hadn't anticipated the slap therefore it sent me rolling down the floor with the plate of spaghetti coming on top of me and burning me seriously.

I let out a loud shrill which made our neighbours to come running but mother turned them away, lying to them that I had slipped and fallen.

After they left, mother scolded me calling all sorts of names including useless and since then, I developed low self esteem and I could always think I wasn't good enough for anyone.

I was so sad such that my wolf threatened to come out and maul her but it was impossible. I hadn't reached the shifting age yet therefore she couldn't come out at all!

“Why have you stopped?”

I ask Raymond who has long stopped moving the car.

“I didn't want to cut short your thoughts that's why I stopped, to give you enough time to think. Besides, I don't know the directions to your house and you stopped directing me!”

“Sorry I drifted off!” I apologise sincerely.

“It's okay. Come here!” I get into his warm hands and his embrace sends chills down my spine. He's so hot..just the perfect temperature for a mate. “She must have hurt you so much!”

“Who?” I ask startled as I get out of his arms.

“Your mother.” he replies. “Are you surprised that I know everything about you?” he asks. “Well, I'm destined to know everything since you're my mate and our wolves are already communicating.” he shrugs as if that's not a big deal.

“Oh no! I already forgot that!” I say apologetically. “But why am I not sensing anything about you? Why is my wolf silent on me?”

“Don't worry dear, it's normal. With time, I'll make you understand everything!” he assures me and I nod in understanding. “Let's get going!” he says then drives off once again as I give directions to him.

***

Mother is not at home when we finally arrive. I unlock the house and walk to my room in the company of Ray. We do some packing but he encourages me to pack just the most important stuff, assuring me that there will be more than enough clothes, shoes and other stuff for me where I'm going.

After a few minutes, we're done and we walk outside the house with Ray carrying the bag for me.

I'm shocked when we meet mother and even before I can utter anything, she raises her voice at me.

“I can see you've found yourself another toy.” she mocks. “I hope he won't notice that you're just but a useless slut!”

“Stop it madam!” Ray hisses. “My mate is not as evil as you make her look!” I can feel his wolf growling, threatening to come out and tear her into shreds.

Taking Ray's hand into mine, I beseech his wolf to calm down and that the woman in front of us is not worth it!

“Let's get going.” he says when he finally calms down.

“Just leave! Her presence nauseates me!” she says but we ignore her as we get into the car. “I never want to set my eyes on you again...never!”

I wipe a stray tear which is threatening to run down my cheeks. Why does she hate me this much? What did I ever do to her? Or did my father hurt her that much? Oh no, this is too much.

“Don't cry my love, okay?” Ray says as he holds my head in his hands, making me lean on his chest. I can feel his wolf trembling and I'm assured he's restless. He so much wants to do something for me but he just can't. Something is stopping him.

Mother has already gone into her house and locked herself in.

Sighing, I request Ray to start driving so that we may not be late, though I don't know where his house is located.

Placing a kiss on my cheek, he ignites his car and drives off.

After a few minutes, he drives into a fancy restaurant with a vast parking and he informs me that we need to eat something before we head to his house.

I'm already starving, besides, I don't get such offers oftenly therefore I accept and we walk into the restaurant hand in hand, something which makes my wolf to jump in pure contentment.

What's more important than meeting your mate when you least expected it? It's like my mate notices my wolf's excitement since he squeezes my palm lovingly and assuredly.

As he pulls a seat for me, all my wolf wishes for is that he'll be a caring and loving mate and he'll spoil me with the love I've not been able to get all those years from the woman I call mother!

***

A female waiter takes our orders and I can smell she's human. She's so beautiful but I don't like the way she's pouting her lips as she talks to my mate as he places his order. I swear I see her winking at him but he simply ignores her. My wolf growls at her behaviour but suddenly calms down when he holds my hand and caresses it, assuring me that he's only meant for me!

My wolf has started being possessive which ain't a bad thing since one's mate is supposed to be entirely theirs!

Our food is brought and we eat to our satisfaction. After Ray pays the bill, he helps me stand up from my seat and leads me out, still holding my hand.

Oh God! My wolf is not used to this kind of affection but I'm sure she'll be used to it very soon.

The drive to Raymond's house ain't that long. But wait, he's driving into a big hotel? Does he mean this is his house? My wolf stirs from inside, demanding for answers but when he parks his car, he holds my hand and eyes me in assurance.

“This is not my house but it's where I'm staying for now.” He says. “My house is not in this town but in a far away town! I only came to this town to look for my mate!”

What the hell?

Well, I don't gasp out loudly but I'm tongue tied even as we get out of the car and head towards the entrance of the big hotel!