Dinner Is Served

Alice POV

The mate spell somehow did not work correctly. I could not explain as to why and have requested another meeting with Dark Lord Khor. I knew that I was likely playing with fire, but he was the one who assured me of its power and infallibility. Considering that this was a new, unchartered territory for me, I was cautious, but also confused. And now Rina was extremely upset with me. She ONLY wanted to be with our mate, who we now found out was Beta Artemis. She howled and screamed and when I finally told her NO, we will not be with him, she retreated out of my mind, whimpering, hurt beyond words. I could not blame her, she wanted her mate, but I had to think of my father, my pack, and the future. I had to put my heart away, lock it, and throw away the key.


If life was fair, I would be the luckiest girl in the world. Beta Artemis was an exceptionally handsome man. His square jaw, his strong muscles, his eyes, the way he moved his large hands, the way his skin glistened. His scent was suffocating me, driving me insane! I was continuously drawn to his full lips, imagining how they would feel on me, nibbling on every part of me, how he would mark me. A lot of times, a simple glance at him would make my legs weak, and my stomach burn in a sensation I never experienced before. I caught myself unable to sleep, unable to think about anything else but him. Lying in bed at night tossing and turning, it took my whole willpower not to run to him, not to confess everything, and jump into his arms – if he would have me. The damn mate bond!!!!

Every time I was in the hospital, the pull was too much to ignore, I always had to make a visit. I hid under the pretense of pack relationships, him being my future husband’s Beta, and my responsibilities as a Queen Luna. He did not seem to suspect anything, always formal and cordial, kind in fact, but I saw no desire or recognition of any kind in his eyes. So, from that end, the spell appeared to work, my fated mate did not know me. Yet, the spell did not seem to work on Roman.


Beta Artemis was still recovering and doing much better, scheduled to leave the pack hospital in a day or two, and I did not know how I would manage this situation now that I would have to interact with him on a daily basis. Roman was courteous and friendly, but we did not move past the initial kiss. He was giving me excuses nonstop, including the visiting royals, Lycans and witches, but I knew that he felt that something was wrong with the bond. Knowing his playboy reputation, I did not think that would stop him. I was wrong.


The Dark Lord sent word today that he would meet me in two days. In the meantime, I decided to take matters into my own hands. Tonight will be the night! Spell or not, I will mate him, and make him mark me – after all, he needed an heir. Once I am marked, the connection will be stronger, even if not real.


Walking to the kitchen area, I looked for Chantal, the head cook. She was very excited to help after I advised I wanted to surprise the Alpha King with a special dinner. Chantal, an older, motherly-looking plump she-wolf with some gray in her blonde hair and beautiful blue eyes, winked at me knowingly. “Luna Queen, don’t you worry dear!!! I remember my mating days! Soon you will be having pups running all over the packhouse!!!!”, she said, giving me a huge hopeful smile. I played my part perfectly. Acting demure and confused, I fidgeted nervously with my hands. “I do hope you are right Chantal”, I said, looking down. “He does not seem that interested in me yet”. This took her back, as it was expected for mates to be inseparable, but she brushed it off, trying to encourage me. “Nonsense, my dear. Look at you! You are absolutely gorgeous and a daughter of an Alpha!!! Besides, leave everything to me. I have known Roman since he was a chubby pup himself.


I know all his favorite dishes. I will have the kitchen make an exceptional dinner, and you, my dear, may want to lose some clothes, get yourself ready, and say a little prayer to the Goddess!!!”, she said gregariously, still winking at me. I thanked her profusely and left to get ready.


Time for some sexy underwear and high heels, sensual oils, and seduction! When Roman came back from his meetings, I was going to make sure he was hungry, not just for food, I smirked at myself. I had about an hour until he would go to rest in his suite– I already knew his schedule. Finding a lacy red thong with a matching bra, I put them on, admiring the result. I had my mother’s built – I was curvy in all the right places, my breasts being one of my best features. Round and perky, they were not huge, but just right. My long legs went for days and while I was not super muscular, I trained and fought a lot, and had well defined muscles. Leaving my long hair loose, I put some basic makeup on with a sparkly gloss and went to his suite wearing nothing but underwear under the robe. It was unlocked and when his attendant saw me, he said nothing. It was expected that I would be in my future husband’s bed anyway. The food had already arrived smelling delicious, and I opened some wine and made myself comfortable in his bed. Dinner is served Alpha King!