The King's Return

14. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WOMEN

AMIRA'S POV

"I just came in, my brother was worried that you would be bored if you spent the day all by yourself. I offered to come and he agreed.

"It looks like someone upset you though."

"No, I'm fine." I decided to lie to him, he wouldn't understand anyway.

"Is it because of aunt Kiera?"

"What? What are talking about?" I can't believe I'm actually talking about this with a child.

"I know you think I'm just a child but I know things too. My sister was always like this when Gloria was staying with us."

"Who's Gloria?"

"My brother-in-law's distant cousin or something. I didn't really understand who they said she was but she's not really related to them.

"My sis didn't want her around the house, she was always around brother-in-law and it frustrated her so she asked brother-in-law to send her back where she came from.

"I don't understand women, I guess they have minds of their own. Aiden did exactly as she asked and she was so happy.

"Everyone said she was just jealous and she said she was not, if you ask me, I think she really was jealous or maybe worried Gloria would take her husband away from her.

"She also said that wolves are very possessive of their mates and everything that belongs to them."

"Why are you telling me this? Do you think I'm jealous too?"

"Of course you are. Kiera is a beautiful woman and you have every reason to think that she would take my brother from you."

"You're not helping, you know that?"

"You don't have to be worried, my brother has nothing with Kiera and Kiera is just my sister's best friend, not Logan's. From what I hear, they are not even as close as they were about six years ago."

I didn't know that, what I know is that Logan is always happy whenever they are together, the pictures prove that.

"Wait until her, you will love her, everyone does. She is a very kind person and she treats people with respect. My brother loves you, not Kiera."

"How do you know that? You are still young to know anything about love. Are you sure you are even five?"

"Technically, I will be five this coming Saturday, I just don't like people saying that I'm four years old. It makes me look younger."

I've never met a four-year-old who talks too much like this one. He's way more mature than any four-year-olds I've met in my life.

My mother always told me that I was very smart when I was growing up but I don't think I was like this. I don't know if it's because he has royal blood running through his veins.

"You don't look like someone who is four and you definitely don't sound like that too."

"Well I guess I should thank you, I don't want to look like a kid. Alessa and Keaton are older than me and yet they call me uncle, do you know how embarrassing that is?

"It's like they are mocking me and I tell them all the time to just call me Alex but they don't listen. It's okay if Tara and Cillian call me uncle because I'm older than them.

"My life problems are worse than yours. At least I worry for a reason, you don't."

I wanted to laugh at him but I decided it would be better if I just pretended to sympathise with him. I don't know what's wrong with Alessa and Keaton addressing him as uncle, he's their uncle after all.

"Have you tried asking your sister to talk to them on your behalf? I bet she will understand your situation."

"She does not! That's the problem, she thinks I'm overreacting. My brother-in-law always laughs at me when I ask him to help me."

"I'm sorry, I'm sure they'll come around one day."

"I hope so, I'm so tired."

We kept talking for I don't know how long but I found out that I enjoy spending time with him, he's really fun. I guess when Logan has something to attend to I won't be bored.

Maya is spending time with her nephews these days and I don't blame her, they're adorable and she also gets to spend time with her sister, it has been long.

Alex fell asleep eventually and I put him to bed and waited for Logan to come back. I hope he won't be long.

LOGAN'S POV

"Blaze was a warrior in his old pack, he's been helping with the training and I have to say, he is pretty good. It's nice to have someone who could help me."

After my meeting with an Alpha from Las Vegas, I decided to attend to the matters of the kingdom. I neglected everything yesterday so that I could spend time with my mate and I couldn't go another day without checking in.

Jake has been updating me about the progress of the training. We decided to train warriors for the pack but he's been the only one to train new and existing warriors for the past few months.

With Blaze here, I think by the end of this year everyone in the pack will be fully trained and they can defend themselves when needed.

"Any new members?"

"We added twenty more yesterday and they are doing great for beginners. If all goes well, they will be done with the basics and then Blaze will continue with their training and I will be left with new ones.

"We are planning to add at least twenty each week or maybe in two weeks."

"That's impressive, make sure they are all well trained. There's nothing to fear in this castle but I fear someday those will be needed and I don't want any weak spot.

"It doesn't matter if they are men or women, train everyone and report back to me. I will try to take some time and come to see how it is going."

I thought of another matter that needs to be discussed.

"Before I forget, did we get any new pack members yesterday?"

"Oh yeah, a boy around Alex's age was found in the woods injured. We thought he was a rogue at first because of his scent but after a thorough investigation, we found out that his entire pack was murdered and his father was an Alpha.

"His mother was the one who came with him, I guess she was trying to get them into safety but they got to them and killed her.

"I think they thought the boy was dead too so they left him in the woods."

"What? Why wasn't I informed?"

"I'm sorry Your Majesty but you said you didn't want to be disturbed and I decided to handle the situation. The boy was seriously wounded so I took him to the infirmary, the doctor decided to keep him overnight."

By the way Jake was acting I knew Leo was on the surface. I tried to calm myself down but nothing was helping.

The more I tried the more it became difficult and if I fail to calm down I know I would shift and if I do, everyone in the castle will shift too.

I thought I was way past this, it has been a long time since I failed to calm my wolf. I have been doing great for the past four years.

What's wrong now? I need to shift and that too now. I know if I keep fighting it, it will become very painful and the pain everyone will feel after that will be unbearable.

I decided to leave the office and went straight to the woods and shifted as soon as I knew I was at a safer distance.

I ran for a while but Leo kept nagging me about going back to the castle.

'What is wrong with you today? I thought we've moved past this. What is your problem?'

Of course the i***t didn't say anything, he just tried to force me to run back to the castle and I knew if I gave him what he wanted he would want to kill Jake for what he did.

I also don't like that he didn't tell me about the kid but I think killing him is a bit more extreme. After all, I did tell him to not disturb me.

I ran for a while until my mate's delicious scent hit me. I looked around for her and I laid my eyes on the most beautiful wolf I've ever seen.

I thought albino wolves were non-existence but I guess I was wrong because standing in front of me was a beautiful albino wolf with pink eyes.

From a distance, you would think she was a white wolf like Leo. How did she even find me? I thought I was very far from the castle unless she followed me here.

I realised that Leo was calmer now, I guess he wanted her not to kill Jake. I also think she is the reason why I can't control myself now.

With her here, she is the only person who can help me calm down and I don't know why I didn't think about it sooner.

She did help me when I was angry because of what she told me about her Alpha. Speaking of her Alpha, I'm going to kill that bastard and I will enjoy it.

'Amor, what are you doing here? How did you find me?'

'Jake told me you came here and I decided to follow you. I could feel your restlessness from your bedroom, I wanted to come and help you. Aurellia told me you needed us.'

'I'm sorry for running like that, I completely forgot you are the only one who could help me. I guess I'm not used to the changes yet.'

We played after that, I never knew playing with your mate in your wolf could be this interesting. After playing for about an hour, I shifted back to my human form.

 I expected her to shift too but instead, she whined and turned to walk away from me.

Oh s**t! I completely forgot that I'm but naked and now I just scared the hell out of her. I shifted back in seconds and went after her.

'Amor, I'm sorry. I didn't mean that I swear!'

'You could've given me a heads up at least. My poor virgin eyes aren't virgin anymore and that's because of you.'

I almost laughed at that but on the other side, I felt pride, proud that she has never seen any other naked man before me.

'I completely forgot, I just feel like doing anything around you and I didn't think before shifting. I'll be more careful next time. I don't want to scare you to death.'

She didn't say anything after that, she just ran back to the castle and I followed suit.

When I got where I left my clothes I shifted back and got dressed and walked back to the castle.

In just two days, Amira and I have made a lot of progress. I can now tell everyone that I have found her finally.

I didn't want to tell everyone before because I was worried she would leave and I don't want people coming to the castle every day to check on me.

I've never experienced losing a mate but I've seen my dad and Connor. Dad was miserable when my stepmother died.

Connor was no difference, even though he ran away the very day that his mate died but I remember how he was, I thought he was going to join her too.

I know it wouldn't be the same with your mate just leaving but still, I know the pain will be unbearable too.

Shit! I completely forgot about Connor! I promised I would pick him up from the airport and that was two hours ago.

I don't even know why he chose to fly commercial, just like his siblings, he has his own jet. He is very different from Aiden.

Ever since I met Aiden, he has always been fond of flying in his jet even for short distances. He's not proud but I guess he prefers it that way.

I decided to run, I should at least give him a call and find out if he still needs a ride.

"I swear to the Moon Goddess this is the last time I'm visiting you." I heard his voice before I could even step inside the house.