6. It's a Curse

Kian

I have been staring at my phone for the last half hour watching that stupid video. At first, I was mad, then aroused, then back to mad again. My Luna is in a barely there mini skirt dancing cute for the world to see. That pink hair, though. I definitely want to fuck her with that pink hair twisted around my wrist.

"Are you done staring at my phone, Kian? Can I have it back?"

I threw a pillow at River, who had been enjoying the video too much before, too. I handed him the phone and started downloading the stupid app on mine.

"Stop watching my mate. Contact the best hackers and make them delete that video." What's the name of the app? I started typing the name on the app store. Oh, right, Tiktok.

"There are other two cute girls in the video in case you didn't notice them, Kian."

There were? Finally, the app was installed, and I searched the video again. It was trending, Goddess. "4 million views!"

"Wow, really? When I first watched it, it was still in the 900 thousand."

"This is not impressive. It's appalling. 4 million perverted minds watching my sexy woman dance."

"Well, that's the way she is. Have you seen her in her school's uniform, Kian? She looks..."

"Don't!" I dropped my hand mid-air and clenched my fist.

"Let it go, Kian. It's already impossible to get rid of this video. Most likely a quarter of those views came from you, anyway." He snickered.

"She needs a hard spanking. She keeps me chasing after her and doesn't want to acknowledge the mate bond."

"She needs time, Kian. Remember, she is not a shewolf. She also has her own kingdom. Would you abdicate to become her king consort?"

"Of course not." I hadn't seen it that way, though. "My father gave me five months to find my mate. We'll see if we can work something out before then."

"Sounds good. That's if news of you finding and marking her won't reach him first." He talks as he keeps staring at his phone, the increasingly annoying tune of the video on repeat. "Her friends are hot, I'd tap that. " River's eyes are twinkling.

I pinched the bridge of my nose. When did my life become this mess? One thing is for sure, my mate is a handful.

My phone rang, displaying 'Alpha King' on the screen. I answered immediately as Dad doesn't call me very often.

"Yes, Dad." I spoked fast.

Soon, Dad's angry voice booms through the phone.

"What in the world are you still doing in Verona City, Kian? My accountant's record showed that you are staying at a hotel when you have a perfectly good penthouse. I demand your immediate return. I do not want a single werewolf in that city. In a couple of days of you being there, you are managing to jeopardize the years of peace we have managed to establish with the witches."

"What are you talking about, Dad? You need to calm down and explain."

"I'm the one that needs an explanation. I just received a letter from the Witches' Council, signed by none other than Alister Silverlake."

My blood boiled. I haven't forgotten with the authority he spoke to Aminda. As if he had any right over her.

"What does that snake want?" I asked through gritted teeth.

"He is not an enemy you'd want to cross, Kian. The piece treaty that was signed centuries ago between werewolves and witches was highly opposed by him. He is cunning and evil."

"I'm not afraid of him." I said, my mood already soured.

"He claims that werewolves have been loitering the city and are suspects in the disappearance of young witches every night. They all returned the next day, claiming they were taken by werewolves for salacious purposes."

"That's him spewing lies and twisting the truth. For as long as I have memory, witches have gone to Moonstone Town looking for an adventure with young and willing wolves. I assured you none of these supposed kidnapped witches did anything they didn't want to. They're probably grateful they saved them the trip."

"The order was very clear. You need to evacuate all our people from Verona, or the peace treaty will be void and null."

"Fine, I will send our people back home, but I want an audience with both councils. You can not yield to everything they want. They will think we're weak. You're the king for a reason. There is nothing he can do to us."

"Perhaps, son, but it's s our duty to protect our people. They might not be able to do anything to us, but our people could still be in danger."

"I will send the order via mindlink right now, but I'm staying."

"Why on earth for Kian?! Have you been listening to me?"

"Dad. I found my mate."

"Of course, but that is no reason for... You said what?! You found your mate?! Where is she? You need to bring her. Your mother will be delighted. This is excellent news!"

"She is a witch father." Dead silence on the other side of the line. Then father snarled.

"Kian, this is no time for jokes!"

"It's the truth, dad. My mate is the most beautiful woman on earth. She happens to be a witch, but that doesn't change anything."

"How can you be so certain?"

"I felt her. I met her on a full moon and me and my wolf felt the bond. I also felt the unique intoxicating scent that belongs to ones mate."

"Kian, I don't know if that's a good idea. You should take a chosen. She wouldn't even feel the bond like a shewolf would."

"You're very much mistaken, Dad. She does feel the bond. Differently, yes, but she does. I marked her already."

"You shouldn't have, Kian! I want you to come home immediately. We have lots to discuss. This is a conversation we shouldn't be having over the phone!

"I will not come back without my Luna!"

"That woman is not your Luna. She's an illusion that will never happen. I don't know why this happened to you. I thought it was over. It hadn't happened for generations. There is a curse that has plagued our family for centuries."

"What curse?!"

"Kian, I want you to come back. This is serious! I'll show you proof and everything I have on record. That's no mate bond. It's a course!"

"You need to be more specific, or I won't go back, Dad."

"Kian, is by any chance your mate a member of the Witch Supreme's family?"

That question shook me.

"How do you know? She is her niece and heir to the throne."

"I'm sorry, son." He sounded resigned.

"What do you mean you're sorry?" I was getting alarmed.

"I'll explain when you get here." He hung up then, leaving me speechles. I looked at River. He was shocked, too. With our werewolf hearing, he was listening to everything.

"We're going back home. Ask for the helicopter."

I will not give her up, curse or no curse. It's impossible, I have claimed her in every way. She is marked and mated. She's mine. I will go and listen to what Dad has to say. Then I will come back for her. If she wants to be Witch Supreme, I am willing to spend time between Verona City and the Kingdom's pack. I will do everything in my power to make this work.

"The pilot will be here in 15 minutes. We should go to the roof now."

I nodded. We grabbed our most necessary things. The rest will be picked up later by Rusty. River looked concerned, too.

"Kian, we'll figure it out."

I mindlinked the pack members who had no official business in Verona City to return immediately to the pack. The ones assigned to keep tabs on Aminda will stay. It doesn't get more official than that. They're guarding their Luna.

"River, what's the latest report Aminda's security detail has sent you?"

"Well, thankfully, she went by car to her friends house, so they were able to follow her. When she teletransports, it takes them some time to find her whereabouts. They just texted me now. [It looks like she teletransported somewhere. We can't sense her anymore at her friend's house. We sent the alarm throughout the city in case someone sensed her.]

I pinched the bridge of my knows. She really is a handful. I exhaled. Someone knocked on the door, and we looked at each other. We both realized who it is at the same time. I yanked the door open, revealing my beautiful woman outside. Her hair is back to silver blond, and she has a short trench coat on.

"Aminda!" I uttered huskily. She smiled, making my heart skip a beat.

"Hi, stud." She said with her beautiful singsong voice. I grabbed her by her waist and kissed her. Her soft body fit perfectly against mine. I grabbed the back of her head, deepening the kiss. I closed the door as I lifted her from the floor and carried her inside, her feet dangling. River cleared his throat making us pull apart. Aminda studied him and smiled.

"Who this might be?"

"He's my Beta River, princess."

River just bowed slightly to her, knowing very well I wouldn't want him to touch her. Hell, Mayhem would rip him apart.

"Pleasure tu meet you Luna."

She noticed our small bags and a frown appear in her angelic face.

"Are you leaving, Kian?" She pouted sadly. Somehow, that made my heart sank. I cupped her face with my hands and pecked her lips.

"I have something important to do at my pack, but I will be back soon. I promise." She didn't look convinced but didn't mention it. Her beautiful violet eyes looked hurt, though. I couldn't leave her like this, so a reckless idea occurred to me.

"Why don't you come with us? My Dad has something important to reveal to me about our mate bond. You should come."

Surprisingly, she said yes, and now the three of us are aboard the helicopter on our way to talk to the Alpha King.