The Lycan King's Long Lost Princess
The Lycan King’s Long Lost Princess Chapter 63

Mathews POV

I have never wanted someone so much in my entire life, but here I am drooling over this girl, not more than an hour after she has arrived. The mouth-watering smell of orange cream and cinnamon. An odd combination, but too good.

She looks at me with big weary eyes. Like I’m some monster who’s going to snatch her up and devour her. I do want to devour her, most definitely.. But I need her to want me to.

I waited in the foyer for her to come downstairs, my heart aching for her touch. I would be content just to look at her. But touching? Oh, Goddess, I don’t think I’d ever let her go.

When she finally came downstairs, her long wet matted hair brushed out as best as anyone could try. You could tell she wasn’t allowed much. Slaves rarely ever are, they’re just used for s*x, b***d, or other things.

I get so angry at the thought of my fragile little mate being someone’s slave. I’ll kill her owner, you better believe that’s in my future. I just need to find things out from her first.

She steps on the last step about 5 feet away from me. Our eyes meet but she looks away just as fast. Her poor little heart sounds like it’s about to jump right out of her chest and explode right before our very eyes.

“Was your shower nice? Did you enjoy yourself? Uh, dinner should be ready here shortly. Everyone’s waiting in the dining room if you’re ready to join them.” I nervously mumbled out. I’m not used to being so awkward.

“It was nice. Thank you. And yes. I’m ready.” She said. Not once did she look away from the floor, as it is clearly her best friend.

“Alright, just follow me,” I said. I motioned towards the dining room door and opened it for her.

“Go ahead.” I nodded. She looked stunned that I would even think to hold the door open for her. But she is a lady. My lady. My mate. I will open many doors for her.

I watch as she slowly walks in and looks around the room. Everyone suddenly stops talking and all eyes land on us. Her body tenses at the sudden attention.

“Guys could you not like, stare at us? She’s uncomfortable. I don’t want to scare her off.” I opened a mind link with everyone I could. They all stopped staring and went back to their chatting.

“I left two seats for you guys,” Gen said happily as she pointed to two empty seats sitting next to each other.

I placed my hand on her lower back and she jumped.

“Sorry. Uh, just follow me.” I said. I walked her to one of the empty chairs and went to pull one back when she ran up to me and grabbed it instead. She wanted to. I shook my head and pulled the chair back for her and just stood there.

She looked up at me confused as ever.

“Sit. This is your seat.” I said. She tilted her head at me but sat down anyway. I pulled my chair back and sat down.

The whole time I couldn’t keep my eyes off of her. Her pale skin begs for me to touch it. I just want to touch it..

Everyone talked about what’s been going on recently, of course leaving out all the details about Genevieve and her gift.

She didn’t spare me one look. And I had to tell her twice that she was allowed to eat. I do hate that she’s a slave. Was. Was a slave. She’s my mate, so she’s no longer a slave.

When she finally caved in and ate, I swear.. I blinked and it was gone. So I made her eat more. She happily did and I could see the look of relief on her face now that she’s had not one but two plates of a hot home-cooked meal.

“I’ll let you get a good night’s sleep and tomorrow we will talk about everything,” Hunter said when we stepped into the foyer.

“Anyway girl, you never did tell any of us your name. We won’t hurt you, you don’t have to fear us.” Dakota said to her.

“I’m sorry. I realize this kingdom is nothing like the vampire kingdom.” She said.

“Most definitely not. We’re definitely not those nasty vampires.” Dakota said. I saw a small flash of sadness in Genevieve’s eyes, but it disappeared so fast and was replaced with a smile.

“Thank the gods. And my name is Lanie.” She said. Lanie. So beautiful.

“Lanie.” Robin drools.

“Most beautiful name ever.”

She turns around and looks my way.

“I’m sorry if I’ve been a little.. off. I did not intend to offend you if that’s what I have done.” She said.

“No offense my lady,” I said. She talked to me. She talked to me. What a glorious day it is.

Her lips curl into a small smile and she nods tenderly.

“I guess I must be off to bed now. Thank you all for dinner, and for being so kind. I’ve never met anyone as nice as any of you.” She said. She gave a small bow and walked up the stairs.

“Follow her. Follow her!” Robbin growled at me.

“We will only scare her!” I said.

“No, we won’t. Just go. She’s our mate, the least she could do is talk to us.”

“Yeah, but isn’t that selfish? Why don’t we just wait?” I ask.

“FOLLOW HER.” Robin pushed forward trying to take control and chase after her.

“Fine. But I want control.”

“Fine.” He went to the back of my mind as I turned to everyone else who was staring at me curiously.

“I’m going to see if she’ll talk to me,” I said. Genevieve smiles at me and nods.

“Good idea.”