Lycan Prince Matteo

Freya

“I had to distance myself from him. Controlling Pi was already a challenge; she yearned to leap at him, a move that would inevitably lead to trouble. As the Lycan prince, such an act would be disrespectful, even if he were my mate. The fact that he couldn’t scent me added an additional layer of complexity. His rejection could be profoundly painful for us.

Fortunately, Clay and Alec were unwavering in their support and attentiveness. Their presence during this challenging time was indispensable. Turning my back on my mate, I refrained from looking back. If only it were that simple to approach him and assert my claim. As hope dwindled, I sighed, acknowledging the difficulty of winning him over.

The pack run was about to commence, and with the prince’s apology, we gathered once again. Clay and Alec remained close, vigilant and protective. Growls reached my ears, and turning around, I found them directed at me. Smiling, I said, ‘Let’s go.’

Running together, I attempted to match their pace, reveling in the joy of the moment. Despite amused glances from other wolves, who perhaps found it amusing that I joined the run in human form, I paid them no mind. The company of my friends brought me happiness.

However, his scent lingered once more. Why did he persist in following me? Had I unwittingly drawn his attention? Casually looking around, I pretended to check on everyone, concealing my true intent. I kept my head down, war We continued running, and I didn’t notice that Joric and Britney were behind us. The bi**h growl, which made us look at her at the same time, made her jump at me. I was fast enough to dodge her, and I knew that she was shocked as well as that good-for-nothing, Alpha Daniel’s son.

“What do you think you’re doing, Britney?” I asked angrily, and she replied to me with a growl. She was Beta’s daughter, and if I were just a normal wolf, I wouldn’t be able to do anything.

She didn’t stop and still tried to get me by lunging at me. “Are you crazy?” I couldn’t help but ask. She was never this aggressive when we were in front of other pack members. I wondered what was going on with her.

y of him discovering our location again. The earlier actions of the female Lycan fueled my unease; it seemed she harbored an interest in my mate. The thought elicited a growl, but I knew Pi would never stoop to such behavior.”

Clay and Alex came in between us. They must have taken pity on Britney because she couldn’t land a hit on me, no matter how much she tried. I keep on dodging and avoiding her, and I don’t care if I look like a scaredy cat.

Joric growled as well when my friends tried to protect me. “What’s going on here?” My mate’s authoritative voice echoed in my ears. We all looked down, and because everyone was in their wolf form except me, I was the only one who could answer him.

“My friends and I were running smoothly when we felt their presence behind us. Just as I turned to look at them, Britney jumped at me.” I replied and continued telling him what happened next. “Shift!” Matteo said. It wasn’t a request, but it sounded like a command to me. I was about to look up and ask him if he was referring to me when he said again, “Joric and the other three, shift!” He was angry, and I could feel it. I would never dare look at him even more when he was like this.

Without a warning, Joric, Britney, Clay, and Alex shifted. “S**t!” I exclaimed when I realized that they were all naked. I covered my eyes with both my hands and turned around.

I feel my mate’s presence in front of me after a while. When I tried to peek in between my fingers, I found his shoes as I was still looking down.

“Give the woman her clothes,” Matteo yelled, and then I heard a rustling behind me. Someone might have handed Britney her clothes.

“Why did you do that?” he asked.

“I didn’t do anything, Your Highness.” The bi**h replied, and I wanted to pull out her tongue because of her lies.

“Quit lying, Britney. What Grey’s had said was true.” I heard Clay reply. Are they dressed now? I want to turn around already. Not that Mattel is right in front of me; Pi has been running wild in my head.

“The boys are still naked,” Matteo said as though he were reading my mind. I didn’t say anything and just nodded my head. I still had my head down. I think I am going to suffer from a stiff neck after this. Why can’t I just look up for a while and see his face? Argh, this is frustrating.

“Your Highness,” Alpha Daniel said as he came. “I apologized for the ruckus that this youngster had caused.” He said.

“I think you had better teach your heir to become a responsible Alpha, or I am going to choose another pack member to assume your title,” Matteo said, and I heard everyone gasp.

“This is just the kids having fun,” Alpha Daniel replied. I don’t know why he had to defend his son when he knew that Joric was nothing but an idiot.

“Don’t be so tolerant of your son’s wrongdoings, Daniel.” My mate said it with a voice that sent a chill to Alpha Daniel.

“I will make sure to let him know his mistakes, Your Highness.” Alpha Daniel replied. “This concluded, and the pack ran. Make sure that there will be no unnecessary fighting tomorrow or the rest of the tournament. This is held as a friendly fight to form camaraderie and not to vent your anger at a particular pack member. Do I make myself clear?”

“Yes, Your Highness.” Everyone replied.

“You should all go home; tomorrow is the first day of the match, and I expect everyone to be at their best.” I heard everyone starting to move, and I didn’t know what I was starting to do.

“Come in, Frey,” I heard Clay say, and I sighed in relief. I turned around, and I was thankful that he was already wearing his shorts as well as Alex. I started to walk with them, but we were stopped by Prince Matteo.

“I am going to walk her home since I wanted to ask her about something,” he said, which made the three look at each other. Clay and Alex had a questioning look, while I was confused.

“Your Highness, we can send her to their home as we always do when we are together and come home late. We wouldn’t dare bother you.” Clay replied.

“She’s not a bother at all. Why is there a problem? Are you hiding something from me?” He asked continuously.

“No, Your Highness, we just didn’t want to bother you,” Clay replied again.

“It’s fine; you two can go,” Matteo told them, full of authority. Clay and Alec looked at me, feeling sorry. I smiled at them as I nodded my head, saying,

“It’s fine. You can go home.”

“We’ll see you tomorrow,” Alec said. It was the first time that he had talked since Prince Matteo arrived. He may have been intimidated by the prince, and I understand him.

I saw the two of them walking away, and my heart beat erratically.

“Why are you nervous, Freya?” He asked. My eyes widened, but I was thankful that my back was facing him and I had my head down

“I was just surprised that you wanted to talk to me, Your Highness,” I replied.

“Are you going to talk to me with your back facing me? Isn’t that disrespectful to me?”

“I’m sorry, Your Highness,” I replied, and I started to turn around to face him. I have nothing to worry about since he can’t smell me. What worries me is the fact that Pi now has her full attention on our mate, and I was sure that she was going to do something stupid.

Then I felt his finger on my chin, raising my head. I don’t know what I will do. My wolf will surely run wild when she sees him face-to-face and this close to each other.Content bel0ngs to Nôvel(D)r/a/ma.Org.

The moment was like a slow motion, and my heart was beating really fast, and I wouldn’t be able to deny that to him anymore. Just a little more, and we will be seeing eye to eye. “Pi, please refrain from doing anything foolish,” I beseeched my wolf, but she remained silent.

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