12.

Angelo

I can sense a shift between the bond of my uncles as I made my way up to the floor where my room was located I tried reaching out to both but got through with one, Noah cut his link from everyone. I wanted to intervene but from his order earlier I reluctantly stopped myself from pushing through his barriers to invade his recent memories. Shaking my head as I reached the guest room floors I sought out my mate. Amelia and I had separate rooms to keep our cover but I sure as hell wasn't sleeping alone knowing my mate is in the room beside me. Undressing in my room then getting clothes for the next morning I made my way over to my mate's room. A smile came across my face as I saw her soundly asleep, her blonde mass of curls fanned the pillow she was laying on as she slept in a fetal position. I didn't go into bed immediately but sat beside her and stroked her cheek then tend to her hair. Memories of our run earlier caused my heart to lift the way how in-synced we moved through the trees, how determined she was to please me by learning about the world she belonged in. Her eyes were full of wonder as I told her about our family history and the royal line. The story that truly captured her was the story of my parents. Like everyone else they were amazed by how strong my mother was at seventeen after her best friend betrayed her; her mate leaving her after her claim; going up against her possessed uncle beside her cousin and nearly losing her first child. I was proud of my mother since dad first told me the story when I was younger. I knew it was mom in that story, he swore was a hero's tale.

Not to sound like a pompous brat but my mom was the bravest and most beautiful woman in the world. When dad told us of the princess with the prettiest green eyes and the sweetest smile, mom was the only person dad would describe so intently with his eyes shining with love.

Amelia was more at ease after I told her about the trials our family overcame even our latest one - Caiden's. She was excited to meet Rosaline her reason for this was because my new sister had a human view in all of this. A total outsider being mated to a powerful wolf.

When it came to telling of the gifts she may inherit her face was priceless poor thing thinks she's gonna be the real-life superwoman but calmed a bit when I told her it will be an elemental gift.

"I can't wait to start this new life with you sweetheart," I said softly in the darkness accompanied by her soft snores.

I finally decided to join her when my phone sounded off, the specific ring told me it was important.

"Yes"

"He was spotted near the protector's apartment but he wasn't alone. This Bryan is Bryan Melding the coven leader of Sanctity. We were able to apprehend a loner that moved with Melding. He hasn't told them why they are in New York and wasn't coded but I think we all know why. The question is what is his motive to take Amelia"

Forwardness from my sentinel Zhee is what I liked and him giving me this news without introduction meant he was anxious and I knew why. Turning I looked at my baby, how did she get mixed up with that arrogant ass.

"Notify HHA then King Damian of these hybrids illegal roaming. Knowing his reputation he will retaliate, pull four men each from around my territory. They are to be kept close, do you understand Zhee?"

"Yes, your majesty. I understand. Would get right on it. Oh, and one more thing...." he replied releasing a tired sigh.

"Spit it out" I grumbled.

"Someone posted a few pictures of yourself and the princess from the ball. Her name was mentioned, we were able to retract a few posts in papers and tv news report but online reports have been circling ten times faster," he said.

I released an angry growl and began to pace the floor.

"Okay, I knew this would happen but not this fast. Fuck. Shit. For now, that is secondary just deal with Melding" I snapped then hanging up the phone. Deep in frustration, I threw my phone to a nearby couch and continued pacing.

I didn't want her in this limelight I knew firsthand how vicious they can be, trying to infiltrate your life just for a quick buck. Fuck, they were the reason why mom and dad nearly lost each other after posting pics of mom and uncle Aiden in Britain while they were having a simple meal together. They thread on dad's insecurities without their knowledge but we eased his worries knowing mom's true feelings.

I didn't want that for Amelia and I, they would want more seeing that I stepped into the public eye moments after showing affection to a woman. I released another frustrated growl before I was stopped by a warm hand on my bare shoulder.

"What's wrong?" Amelia asked. Slowly I turned around to be met with sky blue concern filled eyes, "Amelia" was all I could say before I crushed her against my chest. I just wanted to hold her it seems like she realized it too and splayed her small hands on the width of my back. My breath hitched at her fiery touch as she idly began to rub my back.

"Angelo? Tell me what's wrong, baby," she asked once more in a comforting tone.

Taking a deep breath I stepped out of her hold and held her hands. " I want you to know that your protection is a top priority to me that and your happiness. With our future and our present, I pray to the moon goddess that you will never shed a tear while I'm alive and near. I will never hurt you nor take you for granted. You have given me back a life I denied and I would do everything in my power to keep you here. With me." By the end of my declaration tears were in both of our eyes I knew why hot tears were in mine but why in hers?

Was it because she was happy? I really can't tell.

She didn't say anything but rushed back into my arms, the perfect fit, my heart, and wolf was overwhelmed by the way she felt in my arms.

"Thank you, Angelo," she cried.

No, thank you I said to myself. Gently I tilted her head upwards as I gently brushed my lips against hers. Her heart began to race faster as I put more force into my kiss. I can do this all night but I couldn't ignore the way how my body was reacting to her as her hands wandered on my back then to my chest.

I groaned in pleasure our kisses getting more passionate, putting her onto my waist that's when I smelled her arousal.

"What are you doing to me my Amelia?" I grounded out laying her on the bed. I know she felt my hardness imprinting from my pajama bottoms by the way she pulled me closer to her core with her legs.

"Is it bad that I want you now?" she breathed out trailing kisses along my jaw as her hand made her to the drawstrings of my pants. Lykos wanted her, I wanted her but I don't think I was fully ready.

"Amelia.... I....." I stuttered releasing a nervous breath as I rest my forehead against hers.

My cock was painful as I got harder and she wasn't helping as she began to stroke it through the cotton material. It was the only barrier between her hand and my manhood. Her delicate fingers clutched onto me like a vise grip I heard her curse harshly before following the length of my dick to pinch the head. It felt good but this wasn't the time. I didn't want to give myself to her in some random alpha house, I wanted both of our first time together when we truly know that we were it for each other beside the bond that pulled us together.

"Baby stop.... please," I said with a strained voice and stopped her actions with a strong grip.

"Don't you want me?" she breathed out.

"You have no fucking idea," I answered falling beside her, clutching my throbbing dick with my face turned away from her confused eyes.

"Then what's stopping you. Aren't mates suppose to ... you know.... mate?" she asked incredulously.

I turned back to her with a frown on my face. "Yes mates do that but it's not meaningless random sex when they feel like it. It's to show their lover that they are the reason for living, how much they mean to them in the most sensual way. Is that what you want, just random unfeeling sex between us?"

"Well not in the future but I thought since we both have urges now why don't we just do it." She sat up shrugging her shoulders in nonchalance.

Here I am now feeling like the girl in the room.

"When I have your heart that's when I want to give myself to you and only you," I said with all the emotions swirling with me.

She looked at me intently for a moment then began to laugh loudly, my body tensed knowing she figured it out and it did sting that she found my loyalty as a joke. I stood up from the bed and went for my phone and things for the next day. "Angelo wait. It just sounded like you said in other words that you're a virgin," she said halting me in my tracks. I can still hear the laughter in her voice.

"Yes, I am. The young millionaire prince is still a virgin surprising is it?!" I said turning to her hiding any emotion as I looked at her. She began to snicker and nodded but composed herself when she figured out I wasn't joking.

"My siblings and I made a vow to be loyal to one person only and that would be our chosen mate. We will only give our heart, body, and soul to them and no other. I'm proud to be a virgin though its a shame you think my loyalty and devotion to you are somewhat a joke. Goodnight sweetheart. I shall see you in the morning"

I left no room for replies from her and simply left to go to my room. Maybe I should have given in but I wanted to be sure that she loves me and not love the romantic idea of being mated by this supernatural link. I may have been in love with what little time I had with Elise but I know what I wanted. What I needed.

Not having experience with a woman maybe my downfall and I won't let that stop me.

She didn't come to me for the rest of the night it bugged me but I have to forget about it. I didn't want to rush the whole mating part, I just wanted her. I hope she understood that even if I may sound like a girl that's all I want just her.





Morning came too fast but I was grateful for it as I needed to talk to my uncle. Searching the kitchen I didn't find him but I found the woman who was my uncle Noah's mate. She froze then gave me a stiff bow. "Good morning your majesty," she said keeping her eyes low. I said nothing but sensed her present sadness and uncertainty. She was the one who was hurting him, the one person he longed for. "My brother didn't lift the mate-less ban from my uncle just to see him live in pain" I simply said and left the kitchen. The men in our family have truly been cursed.

Honing into both brothers' location I decided to take the route of the one I need most, finding him was easy all I had to follow was the sounds of females laughing and cheering and the painful moans of men.

Training grounds.

My arrival was noticed as the hushed whispers by the females began, 'The prince is here.' 'He's so handsome' 'Lucky girl who is mated to him' 'He's the only one left to find a mate. I wish it was me.'

I was tempted to roll my eyes but that won't look so becoming of a royal, won't it.

I made my way to the outskirts of the ring where my uncle was in human form fighting two wolves by the looks of them they seem to be patrolmen.

"Good morning nephew. Be right with ya," he called out to me while dodging a wolf's lunge to effortlessly get the other in a chokehold flipping him down harshly. I nodded but I knew he didn't see it.

I watched as always in awe of his fighting skills, skills that he taught all royal pups Micah and Anais included. He ended his display by rendering one wolf unconscious then pinning down the other by his muzzle.

"Alright. Pair up man to wolf, three laps around the territory then fighting stance" he ordered.

"Yes sir," they said in unison as we met each other halfway, a few she wolves came up to him to praise him on his oh so wonderful display of assertiveness and his sheer power of a royal delta. Trust me their words and not mine, I cleared my throat and looked down at them coldly they quickly bowed and rushed away.

"Another one of you is in the pits huh" was his opening. He didn't make a mistake there for sure. We walked to a path that was less used and away from sharp ears. I told him of Zhee's report he wasn't too pleased at all.

The coven Bryan Melding led were very involved with human back-alley businesses. Not only was the coven made up of hybrids but vampires also. These vamps were part of the resistance a few years back and made it their duty to continue their tirade. They don't get far as to say to start a war but it annoys the hell out of us. Sanctity strives to be the most powerful coven but they have put that on the back burner to excel more into the drug trade- taking part in breaking down the human world.

"Once we have a visual on this Melding guy it will be easy for me to take him out. Damian and Dimitri will tend to the other hybrids. Now to deal with this publicity crap I guess we have to face it head-on. You are well-known, kid and this was inevitable. Maybe Nikolai would take it easy but nothing really comes between a wolf and his pup. Have you decided when you will tell her all of this?"

I stayed quiet taking in his last words then shrugged it off, "The last decision shall be hers. I don't want to push her, make her feel that she must choose me," I answered truthfully.

"Good answer." he stayed quiet and looked at me intently. Only my uncles and father can make me squirm like this. I took a seat on a fallen tree and looked up at the clear blue skies I missed home at moments like this. I will simply go to dad or Caiden even these two but everyone has their own lives now.

"Is sex without love worth it?" I blurted out. Uncle Jonah released a sigh and sat next to me, "That is one question I can't answer. My first and last was Helen and she was my world. I was her first also." he answered then chuckled out loud.

"The men in our family are some pretty sentimental fuckers. I think the only one who just fucked for fun was Micah."

I had to laugh at that one, Micah was pretty out there with the females till one redheaded wolf brought him down hard.

"Don't do it if you're not ready. That's all I can say. I know about the vow you kids made and I'm really proud that you guys took that road. Amelia is lucky to have you devoted to her, she will understand soon. I think what you want to give her she never had that before or don't know it truly exists."

Again I didn't respond but listened to his advice and came to a conclusion to not push the mating part even if my mate wants it. I hope she sees why I'm doing this.