The King And Beta Daughter

Numbered

Previously-

I swear it by the moon goddess. I won't go back on my word.

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Here he is again. My mate. My soulmate. Smelling like she-wolf. Yet again... i hate to admit it, but it hurts. It's horrible seeing the person you are meant to be with, betraying you without blinking an eyelid.

"Oi, mate. Listen to your king. Our wedding is tomorrow and you won't know how to become Luna queen if you don't listen." He blabbered off to me.

I wasn't listening to anything in particular. I was upset and confused. Upset because mate was sleeping with others even after knowing my thoughts and feelings, and confused as to why I cared so much. I will keep my word, so why does it matter?

He continued talking but I didn't listen to a word of it. I felt a squeeze on my shoulder and turned to see the sympathetic face of my brother. I smiled at him before his hand was ripped away from me. By my betrothed.

"Dont touch"

"Dont touch what? My sister? My family? My blood? I apologise your majesty but everyone here can smell she-wolf on you and it certainly isn't my sisters scent." My brother, Jeremy snapped as respectfully as he could.

King Xavier looked around while no one made eye contact before excusing himself to shower.

Alice, the Betas mate, who had become quite close with me approached and shook her head.

"I could be hanged for saying this but I honestly don't give a rat's arse. He is a pig sometimes. What he did and how he disrespects you is disgusting." Alice said.

"Lily? I hope my mate hasn't bothered you. The king is calling?" Alice's mate, Orion said with a pointed glare at Alice whom shot him one back.

I excused myself from the now bickering couple to the royal chambers. As I walk in the door I see a naked woman on Xavier. Even after the door opens, they don't stop. I clear my throat and Xaviers head whips toward the door.

"Um Lily, I can explain, it was just um a simple-"

"No need your majesty. You have made it clear what this marriage is. What did you need me for?" I tried to stay strong but this is my soulmate. He was about to have sex in the bed we sleep in together.

"Um, oh right." He started now that the slut was off him and had left the room. "I wanted to tell you where I would be sleeping tonight in case something happens. I shall be down the far end of the east wing tonight. If you should need me for anything then just tell the maids to come get me." He tried explaining.

"I understand. I know this is unconventional, but may I sleep in another bed tonight? Maybe the single bed down the hall that hasn't been used for precarious activities? Third from the end on the left." I held in tears. I didn't love him, but surely he had enough respect for me to not make me sleep where he had had another woman.

"Um better take the 5th room from the end. On the right." He looks down shamefully.

In that instant, my heart broke. There was no way to escape his ways. Not in this castle. Must I give in to this man? Must I become just another number?