The stories my mother would tell me about mates as a kid made it sound so nice and I couldn’t wait to be able to find him. I would dream about a mate that treated me like a princess and worshiped the ground I walked on. A mate that made his love known to me every second of the day, held me tight and kissed me with passion like mama used to tell me about. The moon goddess failed me.On my sixteenth birthday when my wolf never came,My dad always said I was a late bloomer, that gave me hope. But with each passing year my wolf never came. Even my dad realized it and stopped giving false hope when my heart would break when the wolf I longed for never came. A twist in fate. I do have a mate. I found him when I was fourteen even though I was too young at the time to know about my wolf but something about him lured me in. The sweet smell of his scent drove my taste buds crazy….the moment his blood entered my mouth I knew. I knew that he was my mate and that day I learned I have some of my m
“I’m going to confront him face to face,”I’m not exactly sure what is going through Cato’s head nor do I care because his sloppiness doesn’t just affect him, it affects my Kingdom as well and that’s not okay with me. Starting a war with no hard proof only speculations from what others had been saying. I still don’t think Amir would go about a war this way if he had made threats on the merger; he's the type that would have said so himself and not put it off on others. I mean Amir wouldn’t have given away his plans he would have blindsided us first, but I can’t seem to get Cato to understand.“With no proof we have no grounds that what was said was true or not. I think we need to have a sit down and talk with Amir about the accusations he’s being accused of,”“Jasmine. I’m the King you're just a princess I overrule you so what I say goes ... .got it?”I clench my jaw so hard it feels like my molars will snap at any given second…or Cato’s neck either way something is breaking.Preferab
Chapter 14It’s been a week and I haven’t heard from Dimitrius. I've tried texting and calling but of course he lets them go to voicemail and he reads my texts but doesn’t reply so I’ve decided to just let him cool off for a while. My dad finally got home today. He and Uncle Bane have been gone so I haven’t had the chance to talk to my dad about the whole Cato situation. Whether my father likes it or not, I'm not going to marry Cato. If my father refuses to listen to me he will have to drag me down the aisle kicking and screaming the whole way to the altar. I let out a shaky breath and opened the door to my fathers office. He’s sitting at the desk with an exhausted expression on his face. His black hair was slicked back all but one stubborn strand that’s falling over his left eye. My mama had shown me pictures of him when he was younger. Sofia and Winter look so much like him. I'm an outcast. Both my parents have Cole black hair but somehow I got Auburn hair. “Can I help you with
Chapter 15 I cried for a while after Dimitrius hung up on me. Carol called me for dinner shortly after that and I must say that I’ve never felt more out of place as I do now. Everyone is conversing and I’m looking around at them wondering if this is what they will be like if I die. Would they be this happy? Would they be sad? Who will take over the kingdom? Will I ever get the chance of being Queen and having my portrait hang beside my fathers?“Jasmine I forgot to ask how your appointment with doctor Jacob's went?” My father asks. My mom dropped her fork and it clattered on the plate and the room fell silent.I glance over at him trying to think of something that he will believe.“Good. I’d rather not discuss details if you don’t mind dad,” He nods and continues talking to Winter about how she needs to learn to control her Lycan. My mother on the hand doesn’t give up that easily.“You will tell us the details now,” I can see concerns etched on her features. But I’m not ready to tel
Chapter 16When your child, your parents never really tell you about the bad things in life. The dangers of attacks are never spoken in front of you. The only thing me and my sisters have ever heard was good. People would stop us on our walks through the kingdom and they would tell us how lucky we were to have such wonderful parents and great role models. All that was true. My parents are the best and do such good things for their people. As I got into my teenage years my father started explaining a little at times on how the kingdom was run and things to do and what not to do. It wasn’t until recently when my dad gave this assignment to the rogue king that I learned more about the dangers of running a kingdom. Even then I didn’t fully understand just how dangerous things could get…..until now.“One job,” my dad runs his fingers who’s salt and pepper hair frustratingly. “One fucking job. You two were to talk to Amir and settle the accusations that he was accused of. Instead you two
Chapter 17You know that awful sickening feel you get when you eat a corn dog and then get on the Ferris wheel? That’s the feeling I have right now only minus the Ferris wheel and the corn dog. I’m currently in the meeting room of the Mortaga’s where Tyson insisted on having the meeting about my position to the throne. Along with Tyson and my dad sits uncle Bane Ginger and Cato. My mother and Annabella and Mia are all present. With everyone including both my sisters Sofia and Winter so my guts telling me this isn’t going to be good news.“I’ve come to a decision,” My father Dominic says. It’s funny how when he speaks he has everyone’s full attention. Except mine that is. All I can think about is wanting to be Queen so badly and make my mark on the kingdom take us places we’ve never gone before. And the feeling I have is that’s never going to happen. My father is going to take that chance. Even if he doesn’t take my chance, my heart is getting weaker with each passing minute. I’ve alr
Chapter 18When you're a child and parents ask you what you want to be when you grow up and as a child at that moment it's a princess or a doctor or an astronaut. I never wanted to be a princess Because I was born one. I never wanted to be a doctor. I knew that was never an option. Being an Astronaut is for someone who doesn't have an entire kingdom depending on them. But now that I'm older and my father's taking away my right to be queen didn't seem fair to me at the time because it was all a lie that he believed. But Now I'm glad he did it. I've had a lot of time to think about the future. Yes, I would love to have my Portrait hang next to my father's and be the first female to ever lead the caputo kingdom. Given my declining health it's best that Sofia takes my place, she's strong and she's honest and that's what this kingdom needs….A great leader that will lead this kingdom into a new decade.I'm just sad that I won't get to watch her achievements as queen. I'll just be a dista
Chapter 19 Sofia.“His eyesight has nothing to do with it. Dimitrius asked me to say horrible things about him and decline him as a husband. I won't say those things he asked me to but I will however decline him as a husband as much as I love him and want to be with him. I won't allow him the heartache that comes along with marrying me.” Jasmine pauses, taking a deep breath collecting her thoughts.“I've patched things over with Amir he won't be causing anymore trouble but he did say that if Cato crosses him once more he will pay the price so I'd watch my peas in ques from now on Cato,” Jasmine tells him.Cato huffs.“You have to marry one of my sons, you signed the contract,” Tyson closes his arms.Jasmine nods.“I'd like to talk to Dimitrius alone if that's okay before I give my decision,”“No,” Dimitrius shakes his head.“I don't want to speak with you alone. Just say you'll marry my brother,”You can't miss the hurt in Jasmine's eyes as she nods her head.“fine. I'll marry Cato,
Chapter 42Dimitrius hasn't spoken to me since he left my parents cabin on the beach. I tried speaking with him when he was playing with Emmy but he refused to talk and said he needed time alone with his daughter.“I don't understand Jazz, you had a chance to be happy and you rejected him,” Ginger tells me.Neal might have been my second chance mate but I'm still in love with my first mate, the one who broke my heart.“Neal, was just caught up in something he shouldn't have been. I set him back out into the Sea besides, you know that would have never worked.” “Because of Dimitrius?” She asked, and I just smiled at her.“I'll be back by dinner. I need some time for myself,”Walking in town here just feels so right. I don't have to look over my shoulder and make sure no one is trying to attack the queen. Being Queen is harder than I thought it'd be.Breathing is starting to get harder and I grab onto a fence post to try and catch my breath.“Luna, are you okay? You don't look so good,
Chapter 41“Jasmine,” Ginger knocks on the door and I continue to lay there in pure silence. The pain from the rejection was enough to stun my heart and I just need to lay here until the medicine stops the chest pains.Just a while longer.“Aggie, Please send Ginger a message and tell her I have a bad headache and I'll be out later,”“Done, maybe you should see a doctor,” Agatha Tells me and I shake my head, feeling nauseous all of a sudden.“Jasmine,” “No, Aggie. I'm fine,” I tell her and I can feel her concern for me and also the hurt by the tone of my voice but I can't help it. I don't want a doctor and I don't want anything just to lay and rest until this passes.……When I woke up it was morning. I fell asleep on the bathroom floor and at some point I must have thrown up because vomit covered the white tiles of the restroom.I stand up my limbs and my whole body feels weak and I can barely stand up but I manage to make it to the shower just the same. The hot water felt great ag
Chapter 40“Jasmine, you've been silent for over twenty minutes. You called me and your not talking which means something is bothering you,” Ginger tells me.“How do you feel about leaving there and coming here?”“But, Dimitrius. “ “I don't care about him right now. Please Ginger i need you,”“One hour, we will be ready,” She said hanging up the phone.“I'll take care of it,” Agatha says, feeling the question I had for her. I love that fact we can feel each.I knock on Dimitrius' bedroom door. We haven't spoken since the office yesterday morning and it's driving me crazy being this close and he ignores me like this.“He's just hurting Jasmine,” Agatha said, and I nodded.“So am i,” I tell her.When he doesn't answer i just walk in and he's laying the bed looking up at the ceiling.“I'm bringing Cato and Ginger back,”No response.“I'm taking your silence as a yes then,”“Agatha, send Ginger a message to be ready first thing,” She nods.I sat on the edge of his bed and place a hand
Chapter 39What in all tarnation is this guy talking about? I'm not his i belong to no one.“Your my mate,” Neal said and I shook my head at him.“No I'm not,” “Mine,” Neal growled, pulling me into his chest and placed both my palms on his chest and pushed back. I needed space.So he thinks I'm his mate that's why his wolf is surfacing.I leaned in and kissed Neal's perfectly plump lips. This was how I knew when Dimitrius was my mate when we kissed.The sparks were there but faint so it's true he is my mate. is the bond faint because I still feel the pull towards Dimitrius?I push him off me and shake my head.“This can't be right. I can't do this I'm sorry,”He clenched his jaw and stormed out of the room and I slid down the wall bringing my knees into my chest.Why is this happening to me?“Don't be afraid Jasmine, I'm with you,” Agatha says and I thanked Her but her being here doesn't help this cloudyNess in my head or how much my stomach is turning with Bile rising higher into my
Chapter 38.Emmy was playing in the living room with her toys which I could see from the kitchen and Cora started helping me make dinner which was nice because we have been laughing and talking more.I know I shouldn't but I like her and even consider her to be a friend. I know it's weird because she's about to mate with my ex mate but I can't help it, she's that nice.“Why do we need five plates?” I asked Cora as she helped me set the table in the dining room.“I invited Neal to join us.”I dry heaved and she giggled.“He's not that bad youa guy. I think he kinda likes you,” she said with a raised eyebrow.“Okay, that's just gross,” I told her and the sound of a throat clearing had us froze Staring at each other wide eyed.I sit the last plate on the table, straightened myself up and turned around to face Neal. I was so caught up in my conversation that I didn't smell his scent and I'd never forget it. Earth and ocean water is his scent.Emmy started to cry and Neal and I both glanc
Chapter 37I lay on the bed…Dimitrius's bed actually. He wouldn't allow me to sleep on the floor in Emmys room and I refused to take the guest bedroom because it smelled of female wolves.The thought of another woman staying here caused my chest to squeeze. I asked Agatha for the pills that doctor Jacob had given me. I pop the Nitro pills into my mouth and swallow it. I'm not having a heart attack. I use medication for chest pains. I take Lisinopril on a daily basis and I hate it because it makes me feel weak.Once the chest pain eased I closed my eyes letting sleep take me.When I woke up the next morning the first thing I did was check on Emmy but she was still fast asleep so I made my way to the kitchen. I frowned when it was empty but a note sat on the counter with my name on it.Jasmine.I had to leave before sun up this morning for a meeting. Everything you need for breakfast should be in the fridge and because I don't want you blind sided Cora is Moving today into day. You ca
Chapter 36 It was there that I saw it. The hurt Dimitrius felt was unbearable, even for me. And what hurt the most? I know I never betrayed him. Emmy was his, but he didn't know that. How can he not feel his blood pumping through her veins, the features of hers that look just like him. Her soft, pasty skin was the only thing she had gotten from me. The candy blonde hair that hung in curls just past her ears matched his to a T. Her eyes are a light shade of green that I've seen his eye color change to a few times. I shook my head. He's blind he wouldn't be able to see her features or the resemblance between them. I sigh. “Emmy and I can leave at first light,” “Why did you come here, Jasmine?” “Witchland falls is gone,” “Gone how?” “Wildfire that spread was uncontainable. i had no choice but to evacuate my people until it's safe to back,” “Tyson and Mia?” I can hear concern laced through his voice. “The caribbeans, “ “Emmy and I will be joining my grandparents
Chapter 35Once Neal had fully shifted into his red fury wolf I stepped closer.“One thing you need to know about me? I'm not afraid of mutts,”He bared His canines and growled.I Picture Agatha's power coursing through my veins and my hands start sparking with blue electricity.“This is my final warning to back off,” My eyes widened at my own words that's not my voice it's deeper rougher even.He launched at me and i placed my hand out in front of me and before I could release any magic the wolf was pushed out of the way.“Give the Amulet back her power Jasmine,”That voice sounded familiar. But my head is fuzzy and I can't think straight, nothing makes sense anymore.“Who are you?” The deep roughness voice came from my throat as the shadow Near me.“Stay back,” I warned.The shadow closed the gap between us placing a hand on my cheek. The voice sounded familiar but I would never forget that touch that haunts my dreams.“Dimitrius?” It's my voice this time.“Give the amulet back he
Chapter 34Centuries of Caputos have run this kingdom without any type of wars and here I have been queen for a year and everyone is preparing for the war no one saw coming.The kingdom of Witchland falls is my home. My whole life, generation after generation of Caputo’s has stood and faced whatever came their way no questions asked. But as I stare out the window of my bedroom at the war that's coming towards us with no way to fight back is a scary and horrible feeling. My kingdom's people are gathering up their loved ones. Leaving the kingdom in a rush as the wildfire so big and uncontainable nears closer. I feel so helpless and defeated as everything we tried failed.I had no choice but to issue mandatory evacuations. The flames are getting higher and higher. The town Was the first evacuated being so close to it and I made a good call because the town that I once loved is gone, turned ashed and crumbled to the ground just like the palace will be in no time given how fast it's sprea