The Royal Mask

Chapter 16

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Nate POV

When I heard Daniel saying Ophelia to reject me and become his. I was beyond furious. I wanted to go there punch him and claim my mate.

But I reminded myself that this is want I wanted. She will be more safe with him than me. But he is telling her to reject me and go to him when he hasn't even met his mate.

I stood deep in the forest listening to their conversation so they don't sense me. I can't believe I am doing this. I feel like a fucking creepy stalker.

But I can't help it! When I heard her agreeing to tag along with him in the cafeteria I lost my self control. I followed them and watched her as she laughed and talked with him.

She was beautiful. She was mine. Everytime I look at her I just want to go there and claim her. Sigh!

After Daniel ran into woods, I moved a little closer so that I could see her.

It was heart breaking to see her sobbing. Its all because of me. I have hurted her. My wolf was telling me to go and hold her. I was about to walk away when she felt me. She knew someone was there in the woods.

I don't know what happened, I walked out of the woods towards her. I felt my wolf calming down when he saw our mate. And by the suprise in her face I am sure I would be having golden eyes and not my grey eyes. She stood near her car with flushed face. She wiped her tears and asked me after a moment "What are you?"

She radiated confidence and power but I could hear her nervous Heart beating hard against her chest clearly.

"A Lycan"

She stared at me in suprise. I smirked at her. She is cute.

"H..how? You smell l..like a..." She shuttered.

"A Human. Because I haven't yet turned into a lycan fully. No one knows I am a lycan." I say and walk towards her. As I stand in front of her she steps back a little.

"What are you thinking?" I frown. Is she scared because I am a lycan.

Its very rare for a werewolf to meet a lycanthrope since they reside in the royal territories. And I am a royal prince but I can't give her any more surprises than this. It will only risk her safety.

She looks at me. "You knew! You knew about me, werewolves, mate bond and everything. You knew it the whole time. Why did you do this?"

I kept quiet unable to answer her. What was I thinking showing me to herself.

She speaks again, "I was waiting for you, waiting for you to look at me but inspite of knowing I am your mate you hurted me, ignored me and you are dating Lizzie. Why?"

"I never wanted a mate. I have many things going on in my life and a mate will slow me down. Maybe Daniel was right you should reject me and go to him. We both as mates is not possible." I said trying to act all rude and stern.

I could see tears rolling down her flush cheeks. I knew she loved me and not him. I loved her too but what option did I have?

"Don't you feel anything towards me?" She says looking into my eyes.

"No."

"Why did you kiss me at the club then?"

"I was drunk."

"You are lying. Lycans can't get drunk." She glares.

Damn!

"Why are you here? You followed me didn't you?" She asks.

"No. I was just passing by and saw you." I shrug.

"I know when a person lies. I know I am not a good mate for you. I want to know why do you hate me so much? Am I so bad that I don't even deserve an answer?"

It broke my heart seeing her doubting herself. My wolf was angry at me at the back of my mind. Hell I was even angry on myself.

"Nate.. please say something. Do you want me?" She took a step forward, we were now only few inches apart. I could smell her shampoo, her fragrance and hear her loud beating heart. I was trying hard to resist it.

"Ophelia...I am not a good person. You don't deserve a mate like me. Find a man who will love you and protect you." I say without any expression on my face.

"The real you is hiding behind a mask. I don't care if you are a lycan or a human, I only want to know if you want me. If you say you want me I will stand by you every moment but if you don't I will never ever show myself in your life. So please honestly answer me what your heart wants."

I closed my eyes. I didn't know what to do. I couldn't open my eyes and see her beautiful eyes looking back at me with love and hope. I want her. She is mine.

I was about to open my eyes, I felt a feathery touch on my lips. I opened my eyes in suprise to see Ophelia standing in her toes and pecking me on my lips.

She looked at me and smiled.

Beautiful.

She said "I got your answer."

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Authors Note: I know this is a very short chapter. I promise next chapters won't be short.

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