Love Times Four My Stepbrothers Are My Mates (Alayah) novel Chapter 178

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Chapter 178 Protocol

Hunter’s P.O.V.

I look at Jax and ask if Chris should have let me fall flat on my delicate ass, making Chris burst out in laughter. Jax is looking angry at Chris, who is still holding on to me and Justice growls at Jax for his idiotic behavior.

I turn my back on Jax as I ask Chris if he was ordered to babysit me, he laughs even more at that and tells me that I don’t need a babysitter. “I am here to make sure that everyone you encounter survives.” We both laugh at his comment.

Chris sits down in an armchair near the door of the Library as I start walking around, looking at the titles of the books that have been standing there for ages. I see books on laws for Werewolves and Lycans, I see books on the hierarchy within Packs and on various other subjects.

In the back of the Library I find a whole section dedicated to the Royal Family and everything that comes with it, my eyes get drawn to a book titled “Protocol within the Royal Palace.”

I walk over to an oversized swivel barrel chair placed in front of a window, I love the burgundy color and I know this will be my favorite spot here. I open the book and start reading, loosing track of time. Martha shows up with some snacks and a soda, but I barely register that she is there.

I am engrossed with a chapter dedicated to what the King, Queen or their Pups are allowed to do when confronted with females or males that don’t act according to protocol. My eyes widen when I see the mention of inappropriate behavior to a member of the King’s family.

“Who is in trouble, Your Highness?” I hear Chris ask and I just smile up at him. He tells me it is almost time for dinner and I need to chance in to more formal wear as we will be having dinner in the dining–hall.

I quickly run back to my room and chance into my burgundy halter jumpsuit and finish it of with the same sandals I wore to the Library, but this time they are black.

“Very pretty, Princess.” I hear Pops say as I walk out of my bedroom and I curtsey in his direction. I link our arms as we turn towards the stairs and as we head to the dining–hall I ask him a few questions about the female we met that morning.

Dad hasn’t taken the time to initiate me into the Pack and the mind–link, so I stop asking questions when we are about to descent the last staircase. Pops seems to understand I don’t want anyone to hear my questions and he starts asking me random questions.

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As I suspected Alfred and his younger Sister are present as well and I really hope they screw up. Mom asks me if I enjoyed my time in the Library and I hear Jayce mutter under his breath, “Why the hell would anyone do that voluntarily?”

“PJ, you might learn a thing or two if you were to read some of those books.” I point out and he stares at me with his mouth wide open. “Maybe next time you need to remind yourself that there is nothing wrong with my hearing. I miss a filter according to Mom, we never said I was deaf.”

Pops and Dad laugh as Martha quickly walks back to the kitchen and soon we hear laughter coming from there as well. Looks like Martha likes making fun of the boys too.

Alfred’s Sister tries to grab Pops attention, but he just ignores her and she decides to become a

you mind little bit more obnoxious as she raises the volume of her voice. “Benjamin, would telling that youngster she should watch how she talks to a Prince?”

Every head in the room snaps in her direction as she smile sweetly at Pops. Alfred nods his head at her words before he says, “Elly, you are so right. No one knows how to address a Royal any more in the proper way.”

Jason’s P.O.V.

As we wait for everyone to show up for dinner my mind goes back to this morning’s training session. Logan was jumping up and down in my head as Hunter stepped on to the training grounds, like me he couldn’t wait to see what our Princess is made off and if she could even come close to kicking Jayce’s ass.

When she took of her sweater I wanted to tell everyone to look the other way, but I couldn’t without giving myself away. My jaw dropped as soon as she had turned around, the girl was toned and it was clear she trained a lot.

Watching her trying to choke Jayce into submission was amazing and Logan made it clear he had no intention of ever getting on our Mate’s shitlist, I laughed at his use of the word shitlist.

I quickly agreed with him when she flipped him over, flat on his face. Logan and I were proud of our Mate, she could take care of herself if it was ever necessary.

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