Mated to the Alpha King-Book 1 novel Chapter 9

I try to calm my breathing and close my eyes. The tears are slowly falling, breaking one of my own rules.

I feel a warm tongue lick my cheeks, removing my tears. I open my eyes to see sadness swarming Lucas' eyes. Once he is satisfied that there are no more tears falling from my eyes, he plops down with his head in my lap.

I have the urge to pet him and that's exactly what I do. My small fingers tangle in his dark fur. The thick and soft pieces of fur help calm me and I mindlessly continue to stroke his head.

He is so soft! Maybe he isn't so bad...

Told you Idiot!

Shut up Kenna!

As I stroke his head I feel the need to talk to him. Maybe that will make him shift faster? Didn't Luna Adeline say something about your mate always calming down from contact and your voice? Might as well try it.

"So Lucas... I'm sorry you had to see my scars. I'm really damaged and I understand if you want to reject me or send me away."

A loud whimper vibrates through my legs making my heart feel like it's breaking into a million pieces.

Mate thinks we don't want him! Stop speaking and being dumb! You are upsetting him!

I'm sorry Kenna what am I supposed to say hm?

How the hell should I know I'm just a wolf! Just talk to him about us or something! Just don't upset him!

"I didn't mean to upset you. I have a tendency to rant when I'm nervous so... Yeah I'll stop. Anyway my wolf says that I need to tell you about us so that's what I am gonna do. Unless you want me to stop talking."

Lucas just snuggles deeper into my lap. Alright talk it is.

"My name is Audrey Elaine Shepherd. I am 19 years old. My favorite color is cobalt blue. My name means noble strength. My wolf's name is Kenna, which means fire. I have never been able to mindlink and Kenna has always been defiant to my past Alpha. The one you killed, yeah him."

Slowly Lucas lifts his head and starts to stand. I think he is going to kill me. Instead he shifts. Instead of a wolf stands a very bare Lucas.

I can't help the blush that forms. I look down, not wanting to invade in privacy. My head slowly starts to lift against my will though.

Dammit Kenna!

Who me? I didn't do anything... Ok I made you look but you gotta admit it's a nice view.

Shut up Kenna!

Lucas Point of View-

My mate is so precious and naive. All I want to do is be with her. She seemed so scared of me when we met and when she woke up. It literally broke my heart when I say the fear in her eyes.

She slowly started to calm down and let me help her prepare for her bath. When she called out for me to stay though made my heart swell. It was right then that I knew.

I love her already.

I will do whatever it takes to make her happy and to keep her safe.

When I saw those scars on her back though. I couldn't help it. My wolf wanted blood and so did I.

How dare someone hurt her. She is so timid and kind. Why would someone want to hurt her?

When I asked her about the person behind her scars she refused to tell me. She refused to tell me, the FREAKING ALPHA KING!

No one has ever told me no, besides my family, and received no punishment. Why does she want to protect the monster behind her pain?

I couldn't help but storm out of the room though. My wolf was out of control, wanting to break everything in site. I quickly mindlink the twins to help Audrey with her bath and to bring her food.