Lycan Prince Matteo

Freya

I want to know what happened, but I cannot force myself to remember everything. I always get a headache every time I do that, and just like Matteo said, it was uncommon for a Lycan or a wolf to feel something like that. We heal a lot faster than anybody else, so a simple headache should be nothing. But because I was forcing my brain to remember everything that I wanted to know, this headache became unbearable sometimes.

King Marco has a point. I needed to condition myself and prepare my heart and mind for the truth that would be uncovered once I regained my memory. I was very ill-tempered and would surely do what everybody does when they find out that they have been hurt by a certain someone, and I shouldn’t act recklessly. I didn’t want to worry Matteo and my parents. Especially them. They never hide anything from me but tell me everything they know about my biological parents.

“Princess, you’re getting sluggish,” Rapha said we were in the training hall, and we were doing our sparring. After our little meeting yesterday, I couldn’t help but think about it.

“I’m sorry, something came to mind,” I replied in a low voice. He heaved a deep sigh and started to take off all of his boxing gear.

“Come on, princess.” He said so, so I followed him. He sat on a bench, motioned to the space beside him, and handed me a bottle of water. Camila went back to our

bedroom to get me a change of clothes that she had forgotten to bring with us. “I know that you are thinking about what we talked about yesterday,” he said as I took my seat.

“I just want to know what happened,” I replied, and concern was all over his face.

“I know, but forcing it will not help you. It only makes you space out, just like earlier. You have to relax and concentrate on what you are doing right now. You must have been through a lot during that time, and knowing what has transpired can make or break you. But the way I see you now, I can tell that it is going to break you. That’s why you need to prepare for it. Your heart, your mind, in that way, no matter how painful it was, you will be able to get yourself up and do the right thing.” he explained. I looked down and thought for a while.

The king had already told me about this, but my heart was aching to know my past. Mom and Dad had told me that my parents were the Alpha and Luna of the Howlers Pack, and that pack was now completely gone. Since then, I have no idea. My parents brought me there when I was a kid, and I have seen the ruins ever since. And as I grew up, I realized that it happened at the time that my parents found me along the border of the Midnight Pack.

“You have to focus on what you need to do right now, Princess. Learn not to let your emotions control you. Remember, you are a strong Luna and the queen of the entire supernatural species. You have to be at your wits at all times.” Rapha added. I looked at him and nodded my head. He smiled after and got up before he offered his hand, so I took it, and we walked back to the ring.

I decided to do just what they said. I will make sure to strengthen myself in all aspects and be the Luna and queen that I should be. We continued our training, and now I am more focused and motivated. In the next three days, we trained the whole day and only had our daily regular meals as a break. Tomorrow, the tournament is going to start, and since Clay and Alec are no longer included, the Midnight Pack will send another warrior to replace them.

Speaking of the Midnight Pack, Joric was one of the pack’s representatives. He is soon to be Alpha, and surely he needed training, especially from the palace. He will be able to learn a lot about running the pack, and he will be more pack-oriented. He had been thinking about himself and thought that being the Alpha’s son would always give him what he wanted. I just hope that if he ever wins and has the chance to get recruited for the training, he will take it and use it as an advantage.

“Princess, what do you want to wear, this one or this one?” Camila asked. We were in our walk- in closet, and she was helping me get ready for the welcoming ceremony of the fighters.

“Is that the one Matteo and I bought at Ricky’s?” I asked, and she nodded. “I never thought that I would need them this soon,” I added and took a black gown. Since the event was for the tournament, I don’t see any reason why I couldn’t wear black. Camila asked me, so black is fine.Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.

“That’s beautiful, princess. The color complements your white complexion, and the cut of the gown is very sexy. The prince will surely salivate when he sees you in that,” Camila said. I smiled at her as my cheeks turned red, thinking about my mate. We had been too close, and there was no night that we hadn’t mated. Our bond is getting deeper and deeper as the days go on. It’s not a bad thing, right? I mean, he’s my mate, and it was natural for me to fall in love with him over and over again.

“Thank you, Camila.”

“Next time, you should buy more. The previous queen had a lot of dresses and gowns too. She’s like you and doesn’t like to buy things. Especially the expensive ones, but she had to be ready and prepared at all times, so the king convinced her to just buy them because she’s going to use them more often.” Camila explained, “Once you and Prince Matteo reign, you will have no time to think about other things but the betterment and well-being of every species. So, while it is not the case yet, you have to enjoy yourself and get everything you need. You won’t be able to do them at will when you become queen,” she added.

Being a queen must be hard. The way she said it, I don’t think that I am going to be even at the same level as the previous queen. What more can surpass her? I thought, just like alphas and

lunas, they were happy having that power over every species. But it turned out that it wasn’t always like that. The responsibility was so great that it made me question my capabilities.

I started to get dressed, and, oh goddess, Camila was good with make-up. She was born to be a stylist because she made me as beautiful as a swan. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing in my reflection in the mirror. I looked at her, and she was smiling at me. “You are such a beautiful princess!” she exclaimed.

“It’s because of you. I didn’t know that you could do magic,” I replied.

“I didn’t do much. You are already beautiful to begin with.” I stood up, and she moved back to have a whole look at me. We were both smiling when the door swung open and Matteo came in. He was stunned for a moment, and, as if realizing what was going on, Camila excused herself and left the room.

“You are so beautiful, baby,” he said. I was so happy that he liked how I looked. He offered me his hand and took it. He led me out of the bedroom and walked down. The tournament’s opening ceremony will be held in the event hall, and the lighting of a torch happened this morning on the training ground.

Everyone was there, and I felt a little embarrassed thinking I was late. “We’re on time, baby,” Matteo said as he gave my hand a little squeeze. Clay and Alec were in position along with the palace warriors, looking at me and smiling. I was about to go and greet them when I saw Alec’s face, and his eyes were not on me anymore. He was looking at someone behind me, so I looked over my shoulder and found Camila, who had her eyes on him too. Are they?

“Mineeee!!!” Alec yelled.