Married to My Mate's Enemy

Chapter 5: War

Ann’s pov

“It's not important right now. What’s important is you getting better and staying alive.” I said to him.

He frowned, “Ann what is the catch?” he asked me and this time his voice was firm.

“I am going to marry the Lycan King.” I said to him, and he frowned when he heard this. Then his frown turned into a smile.

“You really think this is the time to joke?” he asked me.

I turned around and they were gone, I guess they wanted to give us some privacy.

“You heard me correctly, in return for saving you the Lycan King said that I have to marry him.” I said softly.

“I would rather die than let you marry that monster, you are my mate and fiancé. No, Ann!” he said firmly. His voice was loud enough that I am sure that they could hear him from outside and that was his goal.

“Look at me Conan.” he looked straight into my eyes after I said that. his gaze softened a bit when his blue eyes landed on mine.

“If you die, then I am going to kill myself.” I said.

“What? No Ann, I am dying, but you can still have a whole life ahead of you.” he said, and I let his hand go.

“Without you? What life would it be without you? I will forever be lonely and miserable. I am telling you now Conan, if you don’t take that man’s blood and die then I will be joining you shortly. You want me to live, and I also don’t want you to die.” I said and sighed.

I held his hand again and kissed it gently, “I am going to be fine; I will find my way back to you, and you have my word.” I said, and he sighed.

I could tell he was processing everything, and he didn’t like this at all.

“I can't let you marry him; he is a monster. You will be living with those monsters, and they could kill you anytime they want. Ann I can't live knowing you put your life in danger for me.” he said.

“There is more to this than me. If you die the whole werewolf specie is doomed and you know it Conan, you are an Alpha Prince before you are my mate.” I explained.

Honestly, I would be so heartbroken and would feel guilty if he died just to protect me. I can't let him reject a cure.

“Look at me, look me in the eyes Conan.” I said, and he did that.

“I promise, I promise you that I will find my way back to you. I will come running back to you, it’s you I want to spend the rest of my life with and no one else. Please, Conan, do this for me.” I said.

He looked at me and thought about it, “if he harms you I will kill him” he said, and I smiled.

“I know, I will kill him first.” I said, and he smiled as he kissed my hand. He looked so pale and lifeless; it was heart breaking seeing him like that.

“Come on in.” I said to them, and they came in.

“I have somewhere to be can we get this over and done with?” Lycan King asked.

“You agreed, huh? I guess nobody is really that keen on dying.” Emily commented making Conan frown.

“Do you trust us? what if you give me your blood, and I say no to letting Ann marry you?” Conan asked.

“Ann, whose Ann?” the James guy asked but then nodded when his eyes landed on me.

They didn’t even know my name.

“Ann, so that’s your name, little red fox?” the Lycan King said. Conan frowned at the little nickname I had been given by his enemy and my future husband.

“To answer your question, I would just kill you where you stand.” Emily answered Conan’s question.

“There are about a thousand of us here and only three of you.” Lukas said making James and Emily smile.

“Our King won't even lift a finger; it honestly won’t be necessary. I think that we can handle you, can't we, James?” Emily asked him.

“Really? You actually making it sound like you will let me in on the fun, you are probably going to kill them yourself without leaving any for me.” he replied.

I looked at their King. He was calm and had a neutral look on his face like it wasn’t new.

They are talking about killing us like it is not a big deal and it’s a game to them. He didn’t even react to show that its nothing new for them,

“Yeah, you are right. And the first one I will kill is him.” Emily said pointing at Lukas. I saw as the beta tried his best not to cower in fear, but he couldn’t hide it from anyone. He was scared for his life.

The Lycan King walked closer to Conan and then took a scalpel that was nearby and cut his hand. He took a cup and poured his blood into it before giving it to Conan.

“Here you go, I expect you and Emily to be back in five days. If not then heads will roll.” the Lycan King said coldly before walking away.

Conan looked at him, and I could tell he was getting furious at him for what he just said. It was a clear warning and not just a minor threat.

I held Conan’s hand and he looked at me and then at the blood.

I nodded, he took a sip and drank the liquid with a frown on his face.

“Tell me it's not true.” my little sister came in, her eyes landed on me, and she was furious.

“Are you going to marry that monster?” she asked me and all I could do was just nod.

“I really can't believe how selfish you can be.” she said and stormed out.

Conan gestured that I go to my sister, but I shook my head. I am going to stay with my mate until I am sure that he will be okay.

“You should sleep, and when you wake up, you will be all better.” Queen Luna said to her son.

He didn’t let go of my hand and closed his eyes. She looked at me and smiled.

“Thank you for saving my son. We will find a way to get you out of this marriage.” she whispered, and I nodded.

“Yes, we won't let that monster marry you.” the King Alpha said. They are like my parents as well.

I know that they wouldn’t want me to live with such a person plus I am also their son’s mate.

They looked at Emily who seemed to be In her own world looking at her nails with a frown. I know she heard what they were talking about, but she weirdly didn’t react or say anything. She didn’t even have her guard up for someone who was left alone with her enemies.

“She will be staying here for a while, guarding me and making sure I keep my word” I explained her presence here and they nodded.

“But why does he want to marry you? Out of everything he asked you why marriage?” Mike the Gamma asked.

“Well, it could be because Conan killed his mate, that Lycan who went crazy and started killing any werewolf in sight.” the Queen Luna explained.

“So, to punish our son and to get his revenge, he wants to marry our son’s mate.” the King said, and everyone nodded.

“Honestly, that is a perfect way to punish someone if you ask me. Ann will be alive and the two won't be able to be together, it's actually brilliant.” Connor said. Everyone looked at him and he frowned.

“What? I am being honest.” he said, and I agree with him.

It’s actually brilliant, almost as if I am dealing with an evil mastermind.

Connor is Conan’s younger brother. He isn’t interested in being the Alpha King which makes things a little harder for Conan because then he has to be one. Even my mate wasn’t really interested in the title but as the oldest he doesn’t have a choice but to take that position.

“Can you show me my room.” Emily said, and I got up from Conan’s side and nodded.

“I will show you your room.” I said and led the way.

I showed her a room and she got in. She looked around and turned around and looked at me.

“Thank you, but I would prefer a room closer to yours,” she said making me frown.

“Just in case you and your boyfriend mate try to sneak off at night and elope.” she said, and I nodded.

I know they don’t trust us, hell I don’t trust them as well, but I gave them my word. And honestly, they scare me more than anything, I feel like they have been waiting for a perfect opportunity to declare war. I don’t want to be an excuse they have been looking for to start a war, so I will do my best to keep my word.

But at the same time, I am also going to try and find a way to be with my mate, I will come back to my family. I will have the life I imagined with Conan, I will have lots of kids and be his Queen Luna.

Conan and I are mates, we are meant to be together. Fate and the moon goddess are both on our side.

The Lycan King might be a beast, but he is no god. There is no way he can get in between two people who love each other.