~ PRINCESS TROUBLE ~
EMILLE'S POV
"Where do you think you're going young lady?" I heard a familiar voice as I tried to sneak away from the meeting.
Yeah, my father was having a meeting with the rest of my siblings and I. I am really bored with these kind of meetings, I didn't want to stay there so I was looking for an excuse to leave but I didn't get one. As soon as I saw that my father was busy talking to my oldest brother, I quickly made it to gluey and he caught me again. I turned around with an innocent smile.
"Nowhere dad. I'm just going to study and finish my homework. I've got a pile of work to do." I lied.
My second older brother Alpha Kane shook his head. "The last time I checked, you were done with school a few years ago. How come you're talking about homework now?"
Is he stupid or am I the one who doesn't know what I am doing right now? I still go to college, doesn't he remember?
"She's a college student, Kane. How can you forget that?" My oldest brother Alpha Winner said to defend me.
My father sighed, "You shouldn't be defending her when she's doing silly things Winner. Your sister is becoming worse everyday."
He faced me, "I have no idea why you choose to be stubborn when you are a big part of this family. As your father, most times I am ashamed to admit that you are my daughter!"
"Father... that's enough. You can let her leave and let's go on with the meeting." Winner said.
I rolled my eyes and walked out of the meeting room. I'm not even interested in stuff like these. If my mother was alive, then I wouldn't feel so lonely most of the times. Part of why my dad is mad at me sometimes like I had control over it. My mom died after giving birth to me alone deep in the woods. The strange thing was she was never found, her clothes were found torn and blood stains all over the floor.
Everyone quickly concluded that she must have been eaten by another wild animal since she was human form. I was found crying on the floor and that was it. She was never found and was assumed to be dead some years later. I do not know what my mother was doing alone in the woods by that time but I'm going to find out one day.
My father of course always finds pleasure in trying to blame me non stop for what happened like I still had any control over it. Makes sure to remind me that I am the reason why he won't be with my mother anymore. That makes him think I am bad luck and sometimes he wishes I was not alive because I disgust him so much. And sometimes he just shows me love like a real father should. So it makes me wonder if he has a personality disorder. Sometimes he is caring and protective of me and other times, he's just not it.
At least I have him and my older brother who love me. My other brother Kane hates me like hell, he says I took his mother from him and he has a bad childhood because of me. I'm still wondering how any of that is my fault. That could have happened to my mother when he was born. And since it could've happened when he was born, maybe my mother would've died during his birth and I would never have been born at all.
My father is the Alpha pack leader of the Royal Moon Pack. My pack is one of the biggest and powerful packs after three other packs in this part of the world. I am a werewolf and a very powerful one at that. I am not just a princess but an Alpha wolf. At least, that's something my father is proud of. Like I said, he always has mood swings when it comes to me.
So I'm the only one that causes trouble for my family at the same time. I was very popular in high school, I changed a lot of schools and beat some people up. Most of them were werewolves and Alphas at that. Now that I'm no longer in high school, I am very popular for my savage lifestyles. I go to a lot of packs to cause trouble. Like I said, I am a very troublesome person and so I was named princess trouble.
On my way out of our house which is the palace or whatever of the Alpha king, I met my cousin Layla. She looked at me disgustingly and I did the same. Just so you know, we don't like each other. It's not that I don't like her, she's the one who has a problem with me and she won't dare try any nonsense with me no matter how angry she is. She's two years older than me and most times wants me to refer to her with the term older sister. Come off your dreams girl, I am not your personal maid and it won't ever happen.
Her father is my dad's younger brother and he also lives here with us. Unlike my mom, Layla's mom is very much alive but divorced her husband for reason best known to her. I heard her mother is a human and that's why she often got teased a lot. But she earned respect ever since she started living here with her father. Now she feels like she's a princess and does her best to annoy me. Trust me, I'm not that easy either.
"You're done with the meeting or you ran away?" She asked me folding her arms.
"Do I have to explain everything I do to you now? I wasn't told you've been promoted to the post of a bodyguard. You're welcome to lick my shoes if you're that excited." I replied in a mimicking tone and copying the exact way she folded her arms.
She unfolded her arms and growled angrily, "You are really getting on my nerves you little..."
"Remember, I'm not that kind who will let you go if you break the fine line. Be careful with your choice of words Layla." I warned her seriously.
"I don't care what you do Emille or should I say princess trouble? I don't know how you plan on marrying Alpha Aiden with this sickening attitude of yours!"
"You know, I wouldn't feel so bad for you if your good character has gotten you anywhere than being lonely. I sincerely hope you find one soon, except you plan to grow old in my father's house." I mocked and walked away, I am not nice at all.
Now I know why she's trying to pick a fight. I could not help but burst into laughter because she's quite funny. She's jealous I have a man who I'm going to be with and he's the Alpha to one of the biggest packs, The BlueMoon pack. He's my childhood best friend and now we're engaged to get married in a few days. Of course he's mine, and every girl is jealous of me.
He's tall, handsome, intelligent and very strong. We grew up as sweethearts and we love each other very much. Not only that, I believe he's my mate as I feel the special mate bonding whenever he is around. He feels the same way about me. He's the only one who can tolerate and make me happy, aside my big brother Winner.
I've known him before he was made the leader of his pack when his father passed away. He's still young and has a lot of responsibilities, I want to be there for him. I know Layla has always wanted to be with him since she saw him. She always wants whatever is associated with me, including Aiden. A lot of people are against this since no one wants to be involved with someone like me.
Who better to marry than someone who already knows all my flaws and loves me the same? I'm going to check on him, this requires me going through all the evil stares at his territory though. Packs in this part of the world usually consists of more than two areas filled with people from the same pack and their leader also lives there. His pack is right next to mine, I'm going to go through the woods though.
I'm thinking of hunting for something and taking it to him. No, I'm not going with any guard or car, my father knows I won't. I set out with my small sharp dagger in my pocket and went into the direction of the woods. I'm not afraid of going alone even if it's nighttime.
I continued to walk and used my eyes to search for any possible small animal to hunt. Just then, I saw a deer running away. Perhaps it sniffed my scent and is running from me. I chased after it, it was running very fast and I also ran as fast as I could. Werewolves have great speed too, I almost caught up with it. I threw my dagger at it then it fell down. I stopped running and walked towards it to check on it, luckily I'm close to Aiden's pack.
I was baffled to see something strange on it. There's my dagger on one side and an arrow on another side. What the heck? Was it running because it had an arrow in its body? But I didn't see wrong, it was clearly okay when it was running.
"Why am I thinking too much anyways? It's mine now." I said to myself.
I pulled out the arrow and dagger, I suddenly began to sniff an unfamiliar strong scent. It's coming from... behind me! I turned around unstartled, until I saw his face. He's so tall and handsome as f**k. His icy eyes stand out that they chase my green eyes away and he has such a sharp jawline, he's also well built up. He has such a nice brown hair which is well styled, makes me feel like my black hair is useless. Yeah, he's got a nice definition of a demigod that makes me wanna run. What on earth is he? Who is he? He does smell like a werewolf, I just wonder which pack he's from and if he doesn't know who I am.
I moved back, "Who are you supposed to be?"
He didn't reply as he only stared at me with those icy eyes that can melt anyone. I don't know what kind of person would not be flustered looking at this man. But I won't let him see that, I should go back to my tough savage self. No one dares to look at me like that and here he is doing that. Wow. What a daredevil.
"Since you're not saying anything. I suppose you're deaf and dumb. Move away, I have to take this to my love." I shoved him off.
He stared at me with a shocked expression. Okay, what's with this guy and why is he shocked? I shrugged and moved towards the deer, I suddenly felt his strong and rough hand on my arm. That's when he spoke up.
"Stop right there. That's mine." He said in a very deep voice. Everything about him is masculine though. Then I saw the bow and arrows on him, he shot the deer with the arrow then. Does he think that makes him the owner automatically? What a joke.
"What?" I laughed, "I mean let go off my arm first before I send you to the world beyond."
He let out a soft chuckle before letting me go. I dusted my arm like it's stained with dirt.
"I thought you were a stupid dumb ass man. But after this, I'm convinced you are. Don't think just because you're huge, I'm going to be intimidated by you. Hell no! This deer is mine. I saw it first, and I'm taking it so f**k off!" I snapped at him. I'm not patient anymore, I wanna kill this guy.
EMILLE'S POV
~ CONTINUED~
~ ALPHA BRYAN, MY DOOM ~
I gave him a death glare as I stood in front of the deer refusing to move away. He isn't saying much but I can tell he is pissed at me. I got a strange feeling when he touched me just now. I don't understand why I feel like this and why my wolf is acting strange. Probably because he's someone I shouldn't be close to. Who knows? He already looks like a bad guy.
"Do you have any idea who I am young woman?" He asked me calmly.
"Do you have any idea who I am young man?" I replied mimicking him.
He scoffed, "You sure are one tough girl. But not for long. This is my territory and I have every right to have that animal. I decided to hunt today and I'm stuck with this annoying little witch. How pathetic."
What? Annoying little witch?
"What did you just call me?" I asked growling at him, ready to attack him at anytime.
"Girl, you are in my territory. This is the Diamond Pack's land, just so you know. I am also losing my patience right now." He was completely serious this time.
My mouth fell open but I quickly closed it. I was too shocked to speak for a few seconds. Did he just say the Diamond Pack? I mean the same Diamond Pack or another one? I'm sure I'm not hearing things right?
"No, you're not." He said as if reading my mind.
Wait what?!
Did he just read my fucking thoughts? What the fuck is going on?
Reality the hit me. I finally got the whole message. The connections and everything. While chasing the deer, I didn't realise I already left for his territory. I'm not going to panic, I'll try my best to be calm.
Why am I supposed to panic?
Well, here's the thing. The Diamond Pack is considered the darkest and probably biggest pack around. They have a strong army and a bad reputation. Why? Because they are aggressive and don't do things by the rules of the moon goddess. As a matter of fact, they don't participate in any rituals or things that brings packs together. They don't hesitate to punish for any little mistake. They're worse.
And this good looking daredevil, is the leader of the pack. The Alpha king of the Diamond pack which is a very large pack. Packs that are large have their leaders named Alpha kings while the smaller packs are just called leaders. But each leaders have their respects tho.
Back to the situation at hand. This is the rumoured Alpha Bryan of the Diamond Pack? Wow. I didn't expect him to be this good looking to be honest. I was expecting something else since he already has a bad reputation among us but I'm impressed by what I see. Sometimes, you shouldn't always believe what you hear from people.
"Now that you know who I am, I am guessing you will give me a chance to take my catch home." He said breaking into my thoughts.
Wait, I am not supposed to give up just like this. I am not that kind of girl who backs off even if I am scared of my opponents . I will fight him if I have to, I literally chase down this deer so I have to wait right to have him. Who does he think I am? He has no right to tell me what to do. After all, I am a princess.
" I guess you also need to know who I am. I'm not going to back down them because of you, this deer is mine. I chased him down here. Just because things enter your territory doesn't mean you can claim them as yours." I complained.
He nodded like he understood what I said. The next thing I saw, he pushed me aside and moved towards the deer. I landed well due to my good stamina. I gave him a flying kick which he very well deserves. He also lands well on his feet, he smirked before growling and charging towards me.
I got ready to shift into my wolf form and defend myself but I'm surprised that he stopped right in front of me. I don't know if something is behind me but he did the unthinkable. He deserves to die for what he did to me! He kissed me without my permission!
Like I have never been so shocked in my entire life. Even though I am going to marry Aiden, we have never kissed before. I was reserving it for our special day. I always have this belief that I will have my first kiss with the love of my life. Not this evil guy.
As if that's not enough, my body feels uncomfortable and I feel so weak pushing him off. All my efforts to get him off me proves abortive. He pulled me by my waist and deepened the kiss, then he suddenly pulled away.
"Wow. You have such a bad mouth but you have never kissed. Probably because underneath your bad girl profile, you are nothing but a sissy." He mocked me.
I punched him in the face as soon as he said that. Reality hit me that he just took my first special kept kiss for my wedding day.
"I am fucking engaged to a good man! Somehow I fucked up, I should've given him my first kiss because he deserves it in every way! How dare you take that away?!" I punched him again.
Surprisingly, he did not attack me back this time. I threw a flying kick to him again not caring if he's a pack leader or not. How dare he steal my first kiss? How am I supposed to face Aiden now? I can't believe I would lose my first kiss in the most unexpected and stupid way. I am mad at him. I wanna kill him.
"You just called for war upon yourself. I'm going to tell my father Alpha Logan and my fiancé Alpha Aiden. I know how stupid and evil you people are, let's see how you're going to handle this when it's time!!" I yelled loudly.
He seems to be taken aback, then a smile quickly formed on his lips. He moved closer to me again.
"It's you huh? You're that troublesome girl everyone is talking about. My mate."
His mate?!
Let me get this straight... This guy is a psycho. He probably has a mental disorder for him to be acting like this. I don't want to be around him anymore. I'm going to catch another animal for Aiden. Just because of an animal, I lost my first kiss to a total stranger. I'm mad at myself more than anything.
"I'm going to leave your territory. I don't want to stay here one more minute with you. You should try seeing a doctor. I didn't know psycho werewolves existed, now I know. And I think you deserve to die!"
I tried to leave but he wouldn't walk out of the way which is making me lose my patience. I swear I'm going to push my dagger into his heart.
"You can have the deer. I wasn't going to eat it anyway. Consider this a compensation for stealing your first kiss which is probably very important to you." He seems to be enjoying mocking me about this because I haven't shown him the gravity of what he's done.
"I'll be back for you. That's a promise. I swear I'm going to kill you, you should know what I am capable of doing to anyone who annoys me." I pushed him aside and walked away.
I found my way to the BlueMoon pack. I got to Alpha Aiden's private room waiting for him as he was in a meeting. After some minutes, he arrived. I quickly stood up and rushed to give him our friendship hug but he was very cold to me. I don't understand what is going on. I think it's because he's stressed out though.
He always does this when he's mad at me or stressed out. I don't remember doing anything to him unless he tells me what is really going on. I can't think of it.
"What's wrong? You seem to be very mad at me?" I asked him.
"Do you care to explain where you're coming from?" He asked me instead.
"Home? That's where I'm coming from. If you think I'm coming from fighting someone, then you're wrong. I just left home because I was bored and wanted to see you. Mind to tell me why you're acting this way?"
"You know how I hate lies Emille. If you just told me the truth, I won't have to get so mad at you. But you're really making things difficult for me."
What's with the sarcasm and everything? I still don't know what I did.
"You know I hate it when you beat around the bush. Just get to the f**king point already!" I yelled annoyed.
He sighed and moved closer to me. Looking straight into my eyes, he pulled out his phone and showed me a shocking picture. I swear that I am having a panic attack right now! What happened? How on earth did he get this? Who did this?
"Do you have anything to say to this?" He asked satisfied at my reaction.
How did he get this so fast? A picture of me and that evil guy together kissing while he was holding my waist and I tried to push him off myself. It looked like we were actually kissing each other. His face shows how unhappy he is about the whole thing.
"How did you get this?" I asked him after getting myself together.
He scoffed, "Does that even matter now? What matters is that you cheated on me. You seem to be having fun kissing this guy..."
"No... you have to let me explain what is going on..."
But he didn't let me talk as he continued.
"Of all the people that are in this world you could have cheated with, you had to get involved with that Alpha Bryan from the Diamond pack. The Diamond pack? Really Emille? We've been together almost all our lives and I trusted you. How could you throw the love we have away just for some random guy?" He sounded very hurt.
This made my heart ache. I felt bad immediately. I don't know what to do to make him believe me. I tried to move towards him but he pushed me off slightly. I've never seen him this angry before. He used to be mad at me but not for long.
"Why don't you just let me explain? It's not what you think at all I promise you. I didn't kiss him. He kissed me and it was a mistake. Tell me who sent this and what the person said sending this!" I pleaded already pissed off.
He shook his head, "You and I have nothing to talk about anymore. I'm calling this engagement off. You can go ahead and get married to him."
What? Just like that? That's it? He's going to break up with me just like that? He won't investigate or do anything to find out the real truth. He's going to throw away all our years of being together because of a picture that means nothing to me?
I shook my head, "You know me so well Aiden. Why don't you just listen to me? After all these years, you still don't trust me enough to believe me? You're going to believe a random picture than your own girlfriend?"
He didn't say anything else. He walked out of the room which indicates that he's mad at me and he means what he says by not getting married to me anymore. But I think this is because he is still mad at me. I'll go home now, and come back when he's calm and ready to listen. I can't believe that guy ruined me like this.
Alpha Bryan is my doom.
~ THE FORCEFUL PROPOSAL ~
EMILLE'S POV
I went back home. After staying for a long time, he still refused to see me. I decided to come back tomorrow and explain to him. I know how he feels. He's hurt a lot. I haven't given him this kiss for a long time. He's very patient and kind when it comes to me so he didn't bother me about it. I opened my heart to him but never let him kiss me. I always pecked his cheeks and that's it.
I promised him that would be the beginning of my wedding gifts for him. I can't imagine how he must be feeling right now. He probably won't be able to forget this. I'm not cheating on him. I wonder who took those pictures, who did that. I still can't get a grip of what happened back there.
Why didn't I just push him immediately? Why wasn't I able to perceive the scent of the other person? Why is this happening to me today of all days? Just why is this happening?
That's when I suddenly remembered what happened earlier. He was looking behind me like he saw something. Then, he kissed me until maybe that thing was gone. I'm guessing this is the person who took the pictures. Why do I feel like this was all planned out between them?
The whole thing couldn't have been a coincidence right? A king who is hunting in the woods and fighting over a deer with another woman. Then all of a sudden he kissed me without warning. Without knowing who I am or caring who I am? How is this even making sense? I am losing my mind!
The Luna ceremony between us is supposed to be in a few weeks. That's why I'm excited to finally give him the surprise but this evil man ruined everything for me. What am I supposed to do? I'm so uncomfortable, I can't even be myself. I kept praying my family or anyone else wouldn't hear the news when I got home. I'm so embarrassed that I can't face anyone.
Unfortunately for me, I met my annoying cousin Layla on the way again. I'm not in the mood to talk so I tried to ignore her but she said something that made me stop.
"How does it feel coming back from a break up?" She asked in a mocking tone.
How did she know that Aiden and I are having problems? I know Aiden, no matter what the gravity of the problem is, he won't rat me out like that. Who did this then? If she knows, everyone else knows then. Does this mean I'm in real trouble right now?
"What did you just say?" I asked turning around to meet her.
"I believe you heard me. Don't pretend to be holy or innocent. Pathetic. You were mocking me a while ago when you actually went to cheat. I'm sure it's not just a kiss between you two. He didn't even deny it, you've been doing this for long I guess." She lashed at me.
I've been doing it for a long time? I'm still not getting a good grip of what is going on. What on earth have I been doing for long? Who didn't deny it? I'm going crazy, I swear.
"I don't have time to talk to you. It's useless talking to useless people. From every word that comes out of your mouth, nothing makes any sense. I wonder how you live knowing you're this useless." I said and shook my head.
She got angry again and wanted to say something. I stopped her with my finger...
"One more thing, the whole thing is none of your business. Other people don't need extras when it comes to their love life." I added and walked away.
I wanted to look cool in front of her but the truth is that I am scared of what is going to happen. I went inside and was met with the burning gaze of my father and older brother Kane who are already waiting for me. I don't know if I should enter the ground now since it may be a good idea.
"Dad... hi... umm... I'll be going to my room." I said trying to leave.
"Move again and you'll regret your birth I promise." He said in a very scary tone.
I stopped and faced him. I know he heard. How am I supposed to explain to him if he won't even believe me if I told him the truth about what really happened?
"It's not what you think dad. I promise you, there is nothing between that man and I. He took advantage of me and I tried to stop him. I stopped him dad, please help me explain better to Aiden. He's not listening to me." I explained without waiting for him to ask.
My brother rolled his eyes, "Pathetic."
This is the second time someone is saying that to me today. That makes me feel bad about myself.
"How am I supposed to believe you when your lover already confirmed dating you? He said you're his mate and you were planning to get married to him by running away from Aiden?" My dad said.
My eyes widened. This is the same thing Layla said to me. I don't understand. He said what?
"What? No! That's not true dad! I didn't do anything. I don't understand what he is talking about! I just met him today!" I tried to explain myself.
"I have always known you were going to bring me great disgrace one day. Now this is the height of it. You have to pray Aiden's pack doesn't call your engagement off or I won't forgive you. That's a promise dear daughter."
He said and finally left me with my brother. My brother came close to me with an evil smirk pasted on his lips.
"You're really amazing little sis. Keep going. I can't wait to see you lose everything, just like I lost mom." He whispered in my ears before leaving.
I would have retaliated before but I'm too weak to even do anything. Why is all this happening to me today? Why?
I sprung up and made my way out. Now I'm going to kill that guy but first he has to explain why he decided to ruin my life like this. What did I do wrong? Why is he lying so obviously? I ran all the way through the woods and got to the Diamond Pack. I opened fire for myself, I should have just known this was a trap from the start.
I got there. Somehow I found my way to that place just by asking a few people. I stood at the gate where the security did not let me in. I must admit that he's quite rich but that's not the point here. I'm not here to let his stupid huge mansion and riches blind me. He has to explain why he is bothering me this way. What did I ever do to him?
"Let her in." One of the guards said after making a phone call. I glared at them and stomped inside. I didn't care about the faces looking at me as I found my way to the living room which is quite bigger than my own.
I didn't want to marvel at anything. There he was, sitting on the king expensive couch and sipping something that looks like wine.
"Oh you're here mate. Welcome home." He said without looking at me.
Mate? Mate my foot! I jumped on him with an attack. He quickly defended himself and we started fighting. Due to the sound of things breaking, his guards arrived and separated us. They held me to stop me from attacking him. I was so enraged that I wanted to pull his eyes out.
"You never cease to amaze me love. You are so strong." He teased.
"You despicable and shameless liar! You call yourself a leader? Who made the mistake of calling you the pack leader. You are nothing but a scumbag and a garbage package!" I growled at him.
"You should calm down. This would do you no good at this point. You're in no point in escaping or fighting me. What's done is already done darling." He said with a smirk.
They didn't let me go. He went back to sit and some maids were cleaning but he stopped them.
"Leave us alone. Let her go." He ordered.
They let me go and everyone rushed out immediately. I straightened my fingers and brought out my claws, I'm going to pull his heart out and give his head to Aiden.
"You don't want to do that to your mate love." He said, this is the second time I am noticing that he can hear my thoughts.
How?
"If you calm down, you will understand why I'm doing this when I explain."
I took a deep breath. I should be snapping his neck now. But then I have to listen to his ridiculous reason, that's part of why I am here right?
"You have five minutes so start talking." I ordered him.
He took a deep breath and started talking. "The man you are about to marry is not your mate. I am your mate and you should be married to me only."
There was an awkward silence before I burst into laughter.
"That's your reason? You do realise that you sound stupid saying this right now?"
He nodded. "I'm just trying to help you so you won't fall into a deep trap. It's my duty. There are a lot of things you don't know about him. I can't tell you all today, but trust me he hasn't been faithful either."
"Okay? Do you have any more thing to say before I snap your neck off your head?" I asked him getting serious again.
He sighed, "I do know you're a tough girl. But it doesn't change the fact that you're in front of a pack leader. Watch your..."
"And if I don't? I'm a leader to my own people. I've got my own army and a unique power. I'm an alpha so you can't intimidate me with that." I cut him off.
He nodded, "That's exactly why he's with you. Because he knows he can benefit a lot from you. This is a long time plan, you're just too blind to notice."
"I don't care. What I want you to do now is to take back your words. You have to tell everyone it's all a fucking lie! And you have to apologise for stealing my first kiss." I scowled at him.
He stood up and went to pour himself a drink before coming back. He sat down beside me fearlessly this time, looking straight into my eyes. Again, his icy eyes are melting. Somehow, I manage to keep my expression straight.
"How come I can read your thoughts? How come your wolf is reacting when I'm around you? Have you got this kind of strong feeling around him?" He asked me.
I thought about it and he's right. What exactly is going on? This means he is my mate right? Then I have two mates. One good and one evil one. It's obvious who I will go for, Aiden. I can tell this guy is an imposter. What if he stole Aiden's scent just to prove his point.
"Look at this." He gave me an envelope from his pocket.
I took it from him and met with the most heartbreaking sight I've ever experienced since I was born. These are pictures of Aiden and another woman being lovey dovey and they're even kissing. I don't believe this. This isn't real. I'm sure it's photoshop.
"You can't lie to yourself. It's not a lie. Just wait for his reaction. See if he wants to continue with the engagement or not. If not, I'll make a proposal. Marry me and have your revenge on him." He added, I'm still unable to talk as I stare at the lie in front of me. Am I in a dream?