Elijah’s POV;
“Your mate is here” My heart began pounding against my chest, the moment I heard those words.
So, I was right. She is here already. She came for me.
It’s been days since I met her but I already feel like I know everything about her. I don’t know how but this is crazy.
Is it how being each other’s ‘soulmate’ means?
“Where is she staying?” I asked plainly, keeping my excitement under control.
I am the Future Werewolf King, I am not allowed to show my emotions in front of others. As my father always say, ‘Your emotions are your biggest enemy!’
“She is staying at your chambers, Your Highness. Ms. Swan was the one who came up with this idea. I tried to..” the servant was dripping with sweat.
Must be because Layla didn’t inform me about this and not everyone is allowed to stay at Crown Prince’s chamber, not even his mate until they are marked.
I don’t know how she managed to lure mom for this but I am really proud of her.
‘Good Job, Layla!’
“Very well. You may leave now” I smiled and patted his shoulder before heading towards my chambers.
‘How badly I wanted to see her, take her in my arms and tell her how much I missed her but it’s already past midnight’ I looked at my watch and shook my head.
“Um, Your highness…” The servant spoke hesitantly to catch my attention once again.
“What is it now?” I asked impatiently.
“Errrr, princess Cora and Ms. Swan is also staying with her tonight” he said looking down knowing how much I hate uninvited guests in my chambers.
“A welcome party? In my chamber? Without my permission?” I clearly asked myself.
“I am afraid so” his eyes were glued to the ground.
“No need to be afraid. I am not angry. Dealing with those two vixens is out of your control anyways” I chuckled at my sisters’ childishness.
“You may dismiss” I commanded.
“Thank you so much, My Alpha. You are really generous. Very generous..” He bowed deeply.
Without wasting another precious moment, I walked towards my chamber.
Just by the thought of seeing her again, made me smile.
I wanted to break into her room, ruin their party and claim what’s mine but I know it would be too inappropriate.
The fact that I have to wait until tomorrow to see her was killing me.
As I reached near the staircase, I could already feel a strong presence.
Well, I know each of those three musketeers have strong aura around them but nobody is as cold and powerful.
It actually felt like it was as strong as my mother.
Wait! MY MOTHER?
I climbed the stairs with the speed of light and entered the corridor in no time.
‘Darn those soundproof walls!’ I would have heard my mother’s voice before, I wouldn’t have wasted so much time near the hallway.
The moment I entered, my eyes fell on my mother who was fuming with anger, my mother’s servant Hazel, who was about to pass out and then her, the love of my life.
As soon as my eyes fell on her, all my tiredness and stress disappeared.
She was wearing a satin night gown covering her entire body, except for her face, neck and hands, nothing was really visible. Her hair was tied in a messy bun, her eyes were wide open but anyone could tell she just woke up.
But still, she was looking ethereal.
For a moment, I stayed there, mesmerized by her beauty but my mother’s words brought me back to reality.
“You are Mary Dawson’s daughter” She growled in anger.
‘How did she find out?’ My eyes widened.
I looked at my mate and her mother’s image flashed in front of my eyes.
‘She does look like her mother but mum hasn’t seen her mother in real life!’
If my mother has come to attack her specifically this time of the night, she must have done some research before coming here. She never attacks without evidence.
“Answer me!” My mother screamed again.
“Ye… yes.. but.. I .. Uh.. Um…” My innocent mate was unable to say a word properly.
This is all because of me. I told Layla to keep things under control until I return because I knew my mother would react this way.
“Say It Out Loud!”
Hazel almost passed out by my mother’s wrath but to my surprise, my dear little Rose was still standing quite strong in front of someone as strong as my mother.
‘Not for too long’ a small voice said under my head.
As I knew, the girl who just get to know her true identity will never be able to defeat the Queen of werewolves. So before, my mother would eat my mate alive, I had to get involved.
“Yes, she is Rosaline Blue, daughter of Mary Blue who was previously known as Mary Dawson”
As soon as I spoke, everyone turned towards me but my eyes were fixed at my mate.
She looked up and our eyes met. There was a hint of relief in her emerald green eyes. I couldn’t help but smile.
I was about to break the eye contact and divert my attention towards my mother but she called my name with such compassion with her sweet melodic voice,
“Elijah”