The Prince's Abused Mate
The Prince’s Abused Mate – Chapter 19

Amara Pov

When the Prince drops me off, I only walk a few steps when Lisa marches out to insult me as she pleases. I’m growing annoyed and bored, as in I’m used to their insults by now. Dad or Mr. Richard as I like to call him these days, comes out too and Lisa the drama Queen starts accusing me of doing and saying all vile things that make Mr. Richard raise his hand to me, I close my eyes as I wait for a slap but It doesn’t come and when I opened my eyes, I gasp. Ahyan looks angry as growls escape his chest, he has Mr. Richard by the neck, and color starts to drain from his face. He tries to wiggle out of his hold but the Dragon Prince is far stronger. Lisa is crying and panicking as she begs for her father’s life.

” Stop, please,” Only then does he release him and sent him flying against the wall. Fear and worry grip my heart and tears roll down my cheeks uncontrollably. Ahyan has no control over his anger.

He takes in-breaths and turns to face me, wiping away my tears.

” Don’t cry,” He whispers as he connects our foreheads. Both our eyes are closed and we stayed like that for a long time until Richard growls.

” Just who do you-” He stops mid-sentence when Ahyan removes his hoodie covering part of his face. They both take steps back, looking terrified.

I purse my lips to hold a laugh at their facial expressions. Ahyan’s eyes are burning with anger as they flash gold and red slit around them. Mr. Richard is holding on to Lisa’s arms as he tries to ease the tension.

” My Prince, I didn’t know it was you,” he says, chuckling nervously. Prince Ahyan is looking at him, void of any emotions on his face.

” You were going to hit her,” his voice is cold and scary but I’m not scared, I feel safe next to him.

” No! Never, I was just – just worried about her and my emotions got the best of me,” he stutters, I roll my eyes. He would have hit me if Ahyan didn’t intervene.

Ahyan narrows his gaze.

” Never, ever raise your hand to her or I’ll rip your arms,” he threatens. Dad is shaking in fear, and I can hear the pounding of his heart.

” I’d never hurt a child of mine, Prince Ahyan,” he says in a serious tone, casting his eyes on the floor. Ahyan turns to me, his expression softening while I frown, worried that my family will attack me once he leaves, considering how Lisa is glaring at me.

Lisa chuckles, ” Prince Ahyan,” she walks closer. ” Welcome,”

Ahyan doesn’t acknowledge her however but my sister continues. ” We are about to have dinner, join us, please,” she smiles, glancing over at dad who nods.

” I’m not hungry,” he says in a monotone. The door to the main house open and Veronica and the others walk out.

Lulu who has talked with the Prince on several occasions runs to us. She is smiling and Ahyan smiles back softly.

He strokes her hair gently.

” How are you, beautiful girl,” her smile widens as a blush makes her way to her face.

” I’m fine, how are you?”

” Good,”

Veronica smiles at the Prince and extends her hand.

” Hello, are you Amara’s boyfriend?” She asks, looking between us. Ahyan chuckles nervously and scratches the back of the neck.

” We are just friends,” I say quickly, not wanting this to be awkward.

” Do you want to come in for dinner?” Veronica asks politely.

” We are having spaghetti and meatballs! And brisket! Veronica is a good cook!” Chimes my sister happily. Veronica k****s her hair.

” Thank you, baby,” she smiles. I love how good she is with everyone. At first, I thought she was going to be a b***h but it turns out I was wrong.

” Are you joining us?” She asks again.

Ahyan glances at me and I nod encouragingly. He turns back to her and nods.

We are in the foyer and soon we are joined by Arad, Alice, and Ricky. They are surprised to see the Prince and greet him, however, Ricky is sending glares at him.

” Can I have a drink?” Ricky asks, an annoyance to his tone. The men start to drink and the air somehow is light as they begin to conversate. Both Lisa and Alice are eyeing the Prince like a delicious meal. They chuckle and laugh at the slightest things. Arad looks annoyed by it as he glares at his girlfriend.

” How big is your Dragon?” Lisa asks, giggling like a schoolgirl meeting her crush.

” He’s big,” he says.

” Wow, I’d like to meet him,” Alice says.

” What’s his name? My wolf’s name is Shelba,” Lisa says.

” My Prince, have you found your mate?”

” Are you going to have a chosen one?” They are bombarding him with all these questions and I use my hand to cover my face, embarrassed on their behalf.

” Girls, Please. Let’s not make him uncomfortable,” Their father says, he has changed his clothes into a turtle neck and is wearing fresh pants.

Soon, the chef announces that the food Is ready, we go to the dining and find delicious-looking food on the table. I’m sitting next to Ahyan, he has a frown on his face. I nudge him gently and he looks at me, nodding. Everyone is eating happily and talking.

Ahyan doesn’t participate much in conversation, and I can tell everyone is wary of him. The Dragon Prince has an intimidating aura.

” So prince Ahyan, how long have you and Amara been friends, I don’t see her with anyone other than that annoying gay friend of his,” Arad says. Ahyan lets out a low growl, making him flinch.

” I honestly don’t know how you and Amara are friends, she’s so boring,” Alice sighs. The Dragon Prince glares at her and she fidgets uncomfortably. If looks could kill, she’ll be dead.

” She’s not boring, she’s the most interesting person I know. Other than Dove,” Ahyan says seriously, looking at me.

My heart flutters and heat creep my cheeks as he lets out a killer side smile. It’s not wide but it sat perfectly on his chiseled face.

Thank you I mouth him. He nods. It is now quiet as we all eat. After dinner, we have ice cream for dessert.

While others engage in conversations, Mr. Richard tries to make conversation with Ahyan but the Prince is not paying attention.

” By the way, I’m arranging a getaway trip with a couple of my friends next week, is it okay if Amara joins us?” Ahyan suddenly asks, looking at Mr. Richard with his intimidating dark eyes. After a long silence, he smiles tightly,

” If Amara wants to she can but- “

” Of course, she wants to Richard, she’s sixteen, it’s what girls her age do,” Veronica interrupts him.

” Can we join too?” Lisa and Alice ask in unison, looking expectant.

” No,” Ahyan declines straight up.

The girls, including Arad, look disappointed, they look at their father but he just shrugs his shoulders.

Ahyan stands up to leave, he k****s Veronica on the cheek politely and thank her for her hospitality. My father stretches out his hand to him but Ahyan leaves him hanging, just curtly nodding before turning to Lulu. He smiles ” Sleep well, beautiful girl,”

To me, he asks, ” Are you seeing me out?”

I nod and he waves to the others before leaving.

We are standing on the porch, taking in the night breeze. Ahyan leans in closer to me, he puts his hands on my neck and k**s forehead, I close my eyes as my heart race in my chest and warmth spread in my body. Without any words, he turns on his heel and goes to his car, pulling out of the drive away, speeding. I sigh and touch where he kissed me, a smile spreading across my lips.

I push the door open, and walk into the house, everyone stops talking and stares at me but I bid them good night and go straight to my room. I lie on the bed and minutes later, I receive a text from Ahyan.

” Have a peaceful bed rest, Amara,”

The next day, I get ready for school, and I’m in a good mood. The house is quiet as I walk out of my room. I see a maid leaving Ricky’s room with a blush and a stupid smile. She bows to me slightly.

” Has Lulu gone to school already?”

She nods ” Miss Veronica and your father took her on their way to work,”

I walk out to the driveway but to my surprise, I find Sophie there, she is leaning against her silver car.

” Soph,” I call, jutting down to her.

She waves and smiles.

” Tell me everything!” She screams in excitement. I fudge ignorance, going past her to the passager seat. I wait for her to get in.

” Spill, how did your date with Prince Ahyan go?” She grills.

” It wasn’t a date and how did you know about it?” I ask. She shrugs, I narrow my gaze and she sighs. Starting her car ” fine, I spent the day with Happy yesterday and he mentioned it,”

” That little-“

I tell Sophie what happened yesterday and she nods, smiling. Soon we reach the school and she parks in her reserved spot. As we walk to our class, I feel eyes boring through me and I don’t need to be told who, I peer up and find Ahyan’s gaze on me. I wave and smiles before tearing my gaze. Sophie stops walking. The guys are standing near our class on the second floor and she doesn’t want to talk to Cole.

” Come on, you guys haven’t made up?” I ask, the guy has been trying.

” We talk but -” she cuts the sentence as she begins to walk again. We climb the stairs and walk past the boys but Ahyan grabs my wrist and twirl me to him. I put my hands on his chest so that my body doesn’t collide with his.

We are standing close to one another and I shift my gaze to the floor.

He tucks a hair behind my ear and I inhale deeply.

” Good Morning,” he greets in a husky voice and I find myself smiling.

” Morning,” I whisper and get out of his grip, grabbing Sophie’s hand and rushing to class.

” Don’t you think you’re getting too attached?” I hear one of them says in a distance.

Who was he talking to? Ahyan? Is he attached to me?