Mated to the Wolf King

Did Kath say that she wanted me to be her mate and she didn't want anyone touching me? A smile started to form on my lips and I stopped to linger in me.

That was funny, seeing her being surprised by her own words. Maybe the bond is starting to grow even though she doesn't know that she's my real mate. I know it is not possible because I haven't touched her with my bare hands. I always wear my gloves to protect my secret regarding my mate. Once she finds out, she might cause a problem for me.

But even though I was surprised by what she said, I still had to make sure she deserved the position of being my queen.

I almost touched her and kissed her. If it wasn't for my iron-clad self-control, she would surely know that I'm really her mate. I looked into her brown eyes and kissable lips. I bet no one had ever tasted it before. Her frame fits mine and I can feel her heartbeat getting faster when I'm near.

This trick of the Moon Goddess surely kills the heck out of me.

Damn this mate bond. It's started to make me feel attached to her. The moment I saw that Loui was going to throw that dagger at her heart, I automatically panicked. I jumped from my office window, then ran to catch the dagger on time.

I swear if she does it again, I'm going to kill her, regardless of who she is.

I can still remember the way she dodged all Loui's attacks and managed to hit her face. She has hidden fighting skills. After all, she was a fighter and the daughter of an Alpha. She has the ability to win this tournament. 1 just don't get why her father hides that information from everyone.

I looked out the window. Her vanilla rose scent still lingers in my office. It calms my body after being stressed about finding this Alpha Rouge. It seems he manages to create an army of rogues.

One of my problems is how they stole gold from the mining area. It looks like they have a spy here in the palace.

'King Zeus, rogues on the southeast border, are attacking one of our candidates in the tournament.’ Tyler said.

“What the hell is that female fighter doing there and who is she?"

'Ilt's Katharina from Aluri----" I did not let him finish his words. My wolf is getting frustrated and worried, knowing her mate is in danger. I almost shift while making my way, but I control myself not to let it happen. My wolf will surely take over and might kill any man near his mate, even my own fighters. When that happened, I did not know how to explain my behavior to everyone. I might even touch her in the process.

I reached them in no time, searching for my mate. I saw her positioning herself in the middle while surrounded by seven rogues. Why is she alone there and why are my fighters just watching?

'What the hell are you all doing? Why aren't you attacking?" I shouted to all of them using our link. "Zeus, it's oka., Katharina told us to stand still and let her deal with those rogues. It helps her. She said that it would be part of her training,” Tyler explained.

But I didn't concentrate on his explanation. I look at her and admire her confidence in the middle of seven rogues. I swear if anyone tries to hurt her or I see any wounds in her body, I will kill them myself.

My wolf is also waiting for them to attack. He also wanted to see his mate fight.

"You think you can beat us all bitch?" One of the rogues said.

I growled at the word he called her but held myself. Tyler is looking at me, I can't let him suspect my relationship with Kath. And we don't have a relationship to start with.

"I don't have to think, I know I can beat all of you, so stop chatting and give me your best shot." She said.

At her words, they all attacked her at once, but she didn't even flinch and just closed her eyes and, as if I am watching a movie in slow motion, she started to fight.

She dodges all of their attacks at once and finds her way to kick their butts. She holds the rogue's neck and twists it while his feet hit the other one. She lunges into the other rogue and with just a twist of her hand he cut the neck of it, then she turns to dodge and grab the hand of the rogue who, attacked her from behind and broke it in an instant. Now there are three wolves alive, she looks at them smirking.

It's something I don't know about Kath, she really is a fighter.

"Stop staring at me, you imbecile! Attack." She shouted.

They all look at her and realize that they can't beat her, so they run away.

Oh no! No rogue can leave my land alive.

"Tyler, kill them," I said, then Tyler and the other warriors followed the three rogues who were trying to escape.

She looks into my way and bows slowly. Inside of me is getting attached to her and I admire her strength and courage to fight those wolves.

"Go back to the castle and clean yourself. Dinner will be served soon." I said to her.

She just shrugged and ran back into the packhouse. I know she's nervous in my presence but I don't know why.

“Zeus, we got them and they are all dead.’ Tyler

“Clean the mess and we're going to have a meeting later. I need to properly schedule the guarding of the borders of the castle.’ I said before cutting off him and following my mate back to the castle.

I went straight to my room. Surprisingly, my mother was there waiting for me.

"Where have you been, Son?" He asked.

"I've been sorting out some rogue problem, why?" She asked.

"Your mate, do you think she can win the fight?" She worriedly asks.

"I think she can. Why?" I asked.

"Because I like her, I don't want you to marry those girls. They are not worthy of it. They are power- hungry wolves who only want to get a hold of the crown,” she said.

"How can you say that, you don't even know?" I said.

"She's the one that the Moon Goddess paired with you. She knows everything and I know there's a reason behind everything. Plus, she's Alpha blood, which means that their family is also descendants from the royals.” She said, patting me on the shoulder before leaving.

Why is my mother so desperate for me to accept Katharina as my mate? And why do I feel that she's hiding something from me? Is she sick? Or did Dad do something wrong to her? I need to know.

At dinner.

All candidates are here except Kath. I looked at the blonde and she seemed not interested in telling me why. Also, my mother is not present today, just like my dad. What the hell is happening here? "Tyler, where are the Queen and Father?" I asked.

"The Queen said that she'd be eating inside her room because she was not feeling well. Your Father is out with no reason stated," Tyler answered.

"How about Katharina? Why is she not here?" I asked, having no emotion at all.

Tyler was surprised at my question. I'm the type of person who doesn't mind if someone is missing in the palace except my parents. "That is.... I don't know, I don't even bother to know," he said.

He doesn't know that Katharina is my mate. I will tell him next time, but right now I need to see my mother and see how she is.

I left them and went straight to her room, but before I could open it I heard a voice that was surely familiar to me.

"My Queen, this food is delicious. How can they melt on my tongue just like that? I haven't tried this food before.” Kath.

I heard my mother laugh at her question.

"You're funny, my dear. Well, I guess our chef here is quite good,” Mother said.

"My Queen, why did you ask me to join you here? Is there something wrong?" She asked.

"Nothing at all, I just want you to know that I want you to do your best in the fight. I talked to all of you but I can see that you're the one who is fit to get my crown.” Mother said

She choked in what my mother said.

"I-l don't know what to say,” she said.

"Katharina, can I ask you something?"

"Yes, of course, your Majesty.”

"Do you like my son?" Mother really did ask her about how she feels about me.

I don't know but I think my mother knows that I am here and is listening to them. She really did this to me? I can't move and leave at the same time. Deep inside of me, I want to hear what she will answer.