The Prince’s Unwilling mate by Mutya the Author

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This must be the worst Saturday ever having met Ayla. Or well after she accepted me as her mate. She was so close to me, and yet we didn’t see each other, we had texted a little bit throughout the day. But that was nothing compared to spending the day together.

I was done with the day and had taken a quick shower looking forward to going out and doing something fun with Ayla. She had told me to dress casually and I always preferred walking around in a t-shirt and jeans over dress shirts and slacks. Still, if this was a date I wanted to show my beautiful mate how much I appreciated her. And of course, I would pale in her comparison with everything I wore so making an effort would help me a bit. So I wore a tight-fitting white polo because I knew how good it looked on my caramel skin. With my new white sneakers and a pair of jeans shorts since it was a pretty warm day.

I had expected Ayla to be home by now, she left home in an oversized shirt and biker shorts. I remember because the shorts did wonders for her b*dy. And B I was happy to see she felt so comfortable around Mom that she didn’t dress up anymore. Knowing her she would want to wear something a little more special to our date. I rolled my eyes at the knock at the door, I was antsy to see Ayla again and to hug her. Whoever this was would only be a distraction from that. I wanted to be alone and waiting for her when she came home.

The se rvant was startled when I pulled open the door, making me instantly regret my foul mood. I just needed her here, I was never on edge when she was close to me.

“I am sorry Prince Griffin, but I have a message from Princess Ayla she asked you not to worry and read it right away,” He told me giving me a sealed envelope before hurrying away.

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I noticed the hallways seemed very quiet normally people would be milling about during this time. Finishing shifts and going home, either to a room in the castle or leaving the castle to go to their home somewhere in the background. But I was more occupied by the envelope in my hand. She had instructed the serv ant to tell me not to worry so it must be a good

surprise. And I was excited to see what she had planned for us.

“Grill, My mate,

You must be wondering what is going on. But I wanted to surprise you as you probably guessed by now. I remember how guilty you felt to tell me I would need to be a Queen so soon after completing the mating process. I understand I gave you a reason to worry about me.

So I wanted to show you that you can trust me. That I can be the Queen and the Luna this pack and our country deserves. Tonight your mother and I planned an event, a BBQ to be exact because something casual fits you and me better than a royal ball or something. Tonight you get to introduce me as your mate, your Luna, and your Queen.

I am waiting for you in the rose garden, so you can have a moment with me before we go to the party. Because I have one last surprise but I want to tell you in person. n

I love you,

Ayla”

Suddenly everything makes sense, Dad burying me under a pile of work. Gerald and Dillion being so sketchy this entire week. Somehow my wonderful mate had managed to get everyone in on this but me. This must be why people had started calling her Princess, I found it weird that they only needed one weekend to change their minds. But this girl had been planning an event and talking to my pack. No our

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pack for two weeks showing them the kind of leader she would be to them. And clearly, they liked what they saw.

I don’t think I have ever felt prouder than I do now. I couldn’t help but rush to the rose garden, I needed to see her. To k*ss her, to touch her and most of all to thank her for what she has done for me. Because it was never about not trusting her, it was about not knowing if she felt like I was worth the trouble. Knowing she managed to surprise me, without ever seeming stressed was more reassuring than words would ever be.

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When I reached the rose garden, her beauty took my breath away. She was always stunning I thought so the first second I saw her. Even before the smell of lilac told me she was my mate. But she had changed clothes somewhere, she wore a beautiful lilae dress, that somehow was elegant and casual, modest and s exy and playful at the same time. I loved how the floral pattern on her dress and her shoes. were white so we still kind of matched. It used to be her thing. But the more we had some matching accents the more I loved knowing that everyone could see she was mine.

“Darling, you look out of this world beautiful. I seriously cannot believe how lucky I got. I must have some amazing karma since the Mo onGoddess blessed me with you as my mate” I told her as I pulled her closer to k*ss her.

Only then did I not ice that she seemed a little nervous, which makes sense being introduced as the new Queen must be a bit nerve- wracking. Instead of pulling her in for a passionate k*ss to show her just how much I like her new dress. I tenderly pulled her closer and tucked a lock of hair behind her ear. Before lifting her chin up to face. me and planting an almost delicate k*ss on her l*ps.

“Don’t worry about being introduced, Darling the pack will love you I

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know they do,” I reassured her, or at least that was what I hoped to do.

She took a deepbreath like she was stealing herself for something.

“Well I hope so but that is not what I am so nervous about, if you want me to Griff I would like to move in with you last weekend. I have already quit my job and started packing up. But this must come as a surprise for you so if you don’t feel ready for it there is no pre…” Before she finished speaking I heard enough.

I lifted her from the ground and spun her around.

“Yes, yes, yes I want nothing more than for you to move in with me,” I

told her.

Which was mostly true, I wanted to complete the mating process, I wanted to propose to her. I wanted to marry her and start a family with. her. But those were future plans. Three months ago this girl was about to reject me. I felt like I had to wear her down to give me a chance when she told me she would give me six months to prove to her that I was the perfect mate for her I took it and I never regretted it. Still so many days the idea of having to wait half a year just to be accepted by her felt daunting. And now three months in I am on the verge of waking up next to her every day for the rest of my life and I could not be happier. Reluctantly I let my giggling mate stand on her own feet again so we could make our way to the party hand in hand.

The party was in the clearing where we hosted most of the pack events, a row of grills was set up on the left side. Tables with every beverage and side dish you could think of next to them. A huge podium that could double as a dance floor later on, was placed on the right side. Enough seats and tables for the entire pack and the few guests we had were placed in the middle. Ayla’s relatives were here, and I loved to see she had some familiar faces in the crowd, and the fact that this was a show of support for our relationship. Lastly, there seemed to be a play area for the younger wolves. She truly did an amazing job and she

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thought about everything. Now it was up to me as I guided her to the podium to formally introduce her as my mate. I promised myself I would make my speech worthy of Ayla and our love.

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