The Rejected Princess

Chapter 17

Unknown P.O.V

Yes! The Queen moved the initiation ceremony to tonight, this makes the process faster now we can finally attack this useless pack and take over the whole werewolf race. All I have to do now is set up the timetable for tonight's patrol in a way that will let the rogues pass through the borders before anyone notices I that way out sneak attack will work smoothly.

Ayla's P.O.V

"Hey Hunter! How are you?" I asked worriedly as I watched him press up with his bandaged arm. I was walking past Hunter's room when I saw the door was slightly open and decided to enter to check up on him. Hunter was released last night all he needed was for the doctor to stitch his arm so that the bleeding would stop other than that he's werewolf abilities would speed up the healing.

"Oh hey Ayla! I'm good! Stop worrying! All your worry will cause my stitches to re-open again..... Now we wouldn't want that! Would we? Unless you do have a death wish for me?" Hunter smirked as he wiggled his eyebrows at me.

"At least I'm care enough to check up on you, You ASS!" I shouted as my elbow came in contact with his stomach.

"Ouch!" Hunter cried out in pain.

"Well! Get ready it's like 5, the ceremony starts at 6:30" I laughed as I watched Hunter look at me like I have two heads

"Exactly its 5 not 6:15 Mother!" Hunter sarcastically commented but flinched as I raised my hand which made it look like I was just about to slap him.

"Ok! Ok! Enough with the abuse already"

"I wasn't going to do anything else........ By the way do you need help removing the bandages from your arm?" I asked staring at Hunter's arm.

"Sure! If you promise not to hit me again?" Hunter asked like he did not trust me.

"I promise" I placed my hand above my heart to show that I was genuine.

I took his hand into mine and rubbed onto his knuckles gently as I felt the sparks rush through the palm of my hands. I ran the fingers of my right hand up his arm as I held onto his hand with my left, I gazed straight into his eyes as he did the same. Once my fingers reached the edge of the bandage I moved it around a bit to feel for the hook, when I came into contact with the hook I pulled it off and instantly it let go of the bandage. I then took the bandage and started unwrapping it from Hunter's arm.

"Oh! I forgot to say this but thanks so much for last night even though it didn't end well I really enjoyed it and I'd love to have more of those with you Hunter, I guess what I'm trying to say is I can't wait for you to be initiated into the pack because I have something to tell you" I smiled at Hunter who looked rather stunned at my sudden out burst.

"What is it? What do you want to tell me?" Hunter asked as I folded the bandage up into a neat little piece and left it on his bedside table.

"Tsk! Tsk! Tsk! Very Impatient.......You'll just have to wait!" I bent down and pecked his cheek before giving him a wink and walking out of him room.

After the talk I had with Kylie I had a long thinking session about who I accept as my mate and I'm ready to accept my one and true mate, I'm following my heart and I believe it's Hunter. So tonight after the initiation ceremony I'll tell Hunter how I really feel and hopefully he feels the same way too.

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Noise.
That's what embraces me as I enter the ball room that is currently occupied with the all the members of the Royal pack. Right now I had a very huge task one even more important than what was going to happen tonight and that is to make sure that I don't trip over the huge gown I am currently wearing. During the initiation ceremony the Ruler of the whole werewolf race had a special garment to wear and this year since I'm the Queen I am obliged to wear it. Don't get me wrong it is beautiful and all but it is so ancient that I am scared to get anything on it, If I am correct the first Queen to ever wear this was my great- great- great- great- great grandmother who was also the bearer of the title 1st Queen and ruler of the werewolf race.
It's a beautiful off white gown sometimes I wonder 'How the Hell did is survive centuries?' Well! the secret is before the gown is used after every century by the next Queen it is taking for 'repair' by the Royal tailor. They re-stitch every corner of the gown that's needs stitching and replace anything that is torn with only the finest piece of material that the resources of the world has to offer. The royal tailor even changes a few of the details on the gown just to make it go with time, if you know what I mean but without changing the design as it was believed to be designed by the Moon Goddess herself.

Anyways walking through the crowd I spot Beta John standing in the corner just beside the stage and walk up to him as I look around in satisfaction. I really have to show Beta John how much I appreciate all his hard work especially since he has been so busy with all the pack work as well since Alec was locked up in the cell for the past week. I reach Beta John in a short time he is currently talking to a man who is facing he's back to me so I cannot see who he is, when I am just about to call Beta John I regret coming to see him as the man who was talking to Beta John turns his face towards me.

Him. The man I did not want to see, I did not want to face tonight. But it was unavoidable I would've had to see him tonight either way. Standing right in front of me was Alec! Yep! Alec who was dressed in a black tuxedo that did nothing but justice to his body specifically muscles. He looks sexy as and I can't deny him that. Staring into his beautiful blue eyes I am pulled into them with so much want and need for the bearer of these lovely orbs, moving my gaze down I watch him lick his plump lips that looked so damn delicious that my mind makes me think about how it would feel like to have them on me, each and every part of me.

"Queen Ayla? ........ Queen Ayla?........ Your Majesty is there something you need?" I heard a voice call out my name, turning my gaze I stare at Beta John who appears to be the owner of the voice.

Oh Shit! was I just bloody day dreaming? And about Alec? No No No this can't happen! Not now, wait! what am I saying? I mean not ever! Urgh! I look down to the floor to compose myself for a minute before looking up at Alec that was still staring at me before turning my gaze back to Beta John.

"Oh no. I am perfectly fine Beta John I just came here to congratulate you on a job well done! Everything looks spectacular and I'd like to thank you for taking the preparations of the initiation ceremony very seriously." I state formally with a smile whilst still feeling Alec's gaze on me.

"Of course Beta John would complete the tasks he is given to the best of his abilities Ayla that is why he is my Beta and no one else's" A husky voice spoke out all too suddenly, I turn my gaze to Alec to only find him smirking back at me.

"Of course Alpha Alec, I must say you have chosen yourself a good Beta." I nod at Alec showing him how much I meant what I said.

"Nothing but the best My Queen!" Alec winks at me.

Ok! Alec is acting really different now, he would never wink at me at least he never did. What is he trying to prove? Does he think that I forgot everything he did to me? Well No! I'm not going to react to any of his small gestures.

"Well! That is all! I'll see you both on stage in 30 minutes and no later" I state as I look to my wrist watch to confirm the time.

"Yes your Majesty" Beta John states
"My Queen" Alec bows acting all gentleman like.
"Oh! And Alpha Alec enjoy your night because you'll be having more of these nights since I am sure our pack have missed you dearly" I said this facing my back towards them to not show Alec how much I might actually like the idea.

Damn! What the hell is wrong with me? Why am I thinking like this? I was sure I wouldn't feel anything for Alec when I see him again since I have Hunter. I am in love with Hunter! I know he is my one and true soulmate! Is he? Now all I am is confused......................

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