Maddison Spencer–Bennett
“Where the fuck do you think you’re going, mate?” said the stranger, with a frown and a clenched jaw. I opened my eyes wide, swallowed hard and said, “Mate? What the hell are you talking about? I’m not your mate! Now, let me go!” I tried to get out of his grip, but he was stronger… much stronger than me. “I won’t let you go. I’ve been waiting sixteen years for you to be ready. And I will not stop claiming what is mine... And you, little mate? You were mine from the moment you were born.” Did he say that he had been waiting sixteen years for me to be ready? What does he know that I don’t? I watched him in silence. I cleared my throat and said to him, “Do you know who I am?” He sighed and said, “I’ve known you’re mine for years, Maddison. But I had to wait until you were ready. I wanted you to be the one to recognize me and choose me as your mate... but my wolf can no longer be far from you... I can’t be far from you, little one.” I frowned. Then I said, “Who are you?” He let go of my wrist, leaned against the wall, and said, “I am Alonso Corleone.” My eyes widened at the realization of who the mystery man was… “Wait… Alonso? Just like Alonso Corleone, the CEO of the Promises of the Future Academies Group? We knew about your existence when I was studying at the academy, but we never saw you.” “I never went to visit your academy. I was afraid that if I saw you or if I was in the same place as you, I wouldn’t have been able to stop myself from marking you. And believe me. It has been years of torture, waiting for you to stop being a girl.” I remained completely silent. “So you’re basically saying you know I’m your mate since I was a little girl? Doesn’t that make you a little perverted?” “Why do you think I walked away? The mere thought sickened me! No little one. You must be a woman when I saw you again. For me, that was never in discussion.” “Discussion? Discussion with whom?” “I see you haven’t spoken to your mother.” He said, crossing his arms, making his biceps look quite appetizing. Focus, Maddie! “Every time I exchange words with my mother, it never ends well.” I told him, looking down. He sighed, ran his hand through his hair, which brought back a flashback of the night before, where I was on top of him straddling him and while I pulled his hair, I demanded that he impale me harder... Shit, stop it, Maddie! In a second, I felt my cheeks turn red. “Maddison! Are you OK? You are very red! Do you want me to call the doctor?” “Oh? What? No...…” I told him, extremely uncomfortable, while I backed away with all the intention of making a great escape. I watched as he walked towards me, slowly, like a predator stalking his prey. “Maddison, are you freaking out? It’s a lot to take in. I know it, little one.” “Me? Freaking out? No way! Phew! It’s hot in here… Don’t you think?” I felt like the clothes were suffocating me. “Maddison, look at me… Little one?” I vaguely heard him spark his fingers near my ear, hoping to draw my attention to him, but it was too late. I wanted to escape my fate by going to a bar and giving myself to a complete stranger... Well, that’s what I thought until now. I learned we were never strangers... he had always been meant for me. I don’t know if that made me feel better or worse, but for my addled brain, which was still suffering from the effects of alcohol and lust, it was the exact reason for shutting down. So, the last thing I remember... is that everything went black. ___________ I don’t know how much time had passed, but when consciousness reached me, I opened my eyes lazily. My mouth felt dry. I looked to my right and there he was sitting… Alonso. Was he really my mate? I mean, if I think about it carefully, it could be possible. The sparks I felt on my skin when he touched me and the attraction he provoked in me were undeniable. Not to mention that his peppermint scent and his muscles made my panties soaked... To tell the truth, it was quite embarrassing to be provoked like that. But without a wolf to confirm it, it was difficult to trust. “Are you okay, little one? You had me so worried.” Alonso said, caressing my hand, tracing small circles on it. “Where am I?” I asked him with great difficulty, since my tongue felt numb. “You’re in a hotel room, Maddison.” My blood turned cold. That disapproving tone belonged to my father, Peter. I turned my head slowly and there he was, leaning against the door with his arms crossed and his brow furrowed. Damn! I’m in big trouble! Does he know I slept with Alonso? Oh, my goddess! Swallow me to earth. I want to die! One of my worst fears came true... That one of my parents would surprise me having an affair? I swallowed the lump that had formed in my throat and said, “Dad? What are you doing here?” “I called him, little one. I figure out that they would be worried at your house, not hearing from you since last night.” Alonso said, apologizing with his look. “You are in big trouble, young lady. Do you have any idea how worried we were? What the fuck were you thinking? Go to a bar telling no one where you were and make out with a stranger? What if he had been one of our enemies? Since when did you become so reckless?” “Hey! Stop it! I get the point. I screwed up! Am sorry… But stop yelling!” My head felt like it was being hammered. “No, Maddison. You don’t get the point. You turned twenty-one. Your mate has been found. That means it is time for you to begin your training as queen regent.” He approached the bed and continued saying, “When you find your other three mates, your training will be complete and you will be ready to assume the throne with them. This is how the law says: One sovereign queen and four alpha kings in the four cardinal points.” Alright... If I didn’t feel like I was going crazy before, now I do. Queen regent? I? I can’t even decide what shoes to buy! Shit! “You’re not a little girl anymore! The people of the north and the south fought and died so that you could live and rule one kingdom. And this is how you pay it forward? Letting yourself be guided by an impulse? We raised you better than that, Maddison!” Damn! Dad is calling us Maddison... Bitch, you really screwed up this time. Brilliant! Now I receive a rebuke from my conscience. Thank you, conscience! For pointing out the obvious! “Don’t you think you’re being too harsh on her? It’s a big change she’ll have to make in her life. Give her a break, Peter.” I suddenly sat up, looking at Alonso and l said, “And since when have you been talking to my father so informally?” Then I looked the other way, saying, “And since when do you allow it? Even the members of the council of elders may not call you by your name, Dad.” He sighed and said, “I’ve allowed him since we found out he was your mate sixteen years ago. Honestly, Maddie, there is a lot you don’t know… and I think it’s time for you to learn the whole truth.”Maddison Spencer-Bennett.So now I found out that my parents knew who one of my mates was years ago. Why the fuck didn’t anyone say anything? I don’t believe at all that it’s because “they wanted to protect my childhood.” Bullshit!I got out of bed and asked him the question that was on my mind. “Dad, why didn’t anyone tell me anything? And don’t say it was to protect me.”He opened his eyes wide, but it was Alonso who took my hand and said, “Because I asked them to, little mate.”I frowned and broke free from his grip. I crossed my arms and said, “Explain yourself.”He sighed and said, “Your parents wanted you to know about my existence years ago. I asked them not to tell you anything because I wanted you to get to know me without having expectations. Honestly, little one, I was terrified to think that I wouldn’t be enough for you.”This left me amazed and speechless.The most coveted CEO, admired and pursued by all women of all ages, was terrified that I would reject him? Hasn’t the
Maddison Spencer-Bennett. I sighed deeply, because Leonardo was right. I had to choose. And honestly, it was a simple decision. I would not deny what the goddesses were destined for me. No, this was one of the easiest decisions of my life. I took Alonso’s hand, smiled at him and said, “There’s nothing to choose from, honey. You are mine and I am yours. There is nothing wrong with that. So, out of this, we came out together.” The smile on his face grew wide and bright. He didn’t say he was proud of my decision, but it showed. “As you wish, little one. Here we go.” So, hand in hand, we left, accompanied by Alonso’s bodyguards. I had done this a million times... walking among journalists and having them bombard you with inappropriate questions. I have had to cultivate the patience to not respond to them in the way my brain was screaming to do so. And Alonso was no different than me. He also grew up in the public eye, so he was used to dealing with them as well. Maybe he did it muc
Alonso Corleone. We entered the palace, and the guards greeted us respectfully, without looking Maddison in the face. According to royal protocol, no guard or warrior could look at the princesses or the queen in the face. Of course, Hannah, at her tender 12 years old, did not understand it and I have often known her to prank the guards to make them look at her nonsense. Warren lived hiding her misdeeds and, well... the triplets too. They spoiled her with everything she wanted, because she was the youngest, except the queen. She was ruthless with her five children. We arrived at the queen’s office, and Maddison knocked on the door. We waited a few seconds until we heard, “Come in!” I opened it and let Maddison enter first, as protocol dictated. The queen’s mates had to go behind her as respect and protection. “Wow… Until fate caught up with you. It’s about time! I’m so tired of having to pretend like I knew nothing.” I closed the door and from where I was standing, I could feel
Maddison Spencer-Bennett. While I was talking to my mother, something inside me made me go into alert mode. I knew something would happen. At the moment I was about to answer Alonso, the door opened and the smell of the female who was entering the office made me see everything red. Suddenly, I felt like I was possessed by another being that wasn’t me. A fierce one that needed to destroy any hint of threat… I needed to eliminate any competition… He was mine. A growl came out of my mouth, which left me completely surprised. I have never made a sound of that magnitude. It was like I was a passenger inside my body. “GET AWAY FROM HIM, YOU FUCKING WHORE! HE’S MINE!” I growled, unable to contain the anger in my veins. The woman was paralyzed. She already knew that when a Lycan felt threatened, she was extremely violent. And if we added to that the fact that I am the heir to the throne and possess magic, I became an actual threat. Alonso turned to me and purred as he slowly approached
Alonso Corleone.The second I heard the queen say that I had to meet Crystal, I knew I was going to live in a fucking hell... I had no intention of seeing her again, but now I had to meet her.Argh! It was hard enough handling with my insecurity regarding Maddison and her other mates without also having to deal with her and her wolf’s bubbling jealousy.Ankor tried to bond with Kallie, but she closed the door to her mind on him. It was something we thought would happen.I sighed deeply and said, “Is it necessary? Honestly, I don’t want to make you uncomfortable, Maddison.”During all this time, I kept drawing small circles on my little mate’s hand, trying to calm her down.“I’m sorry, Alonso. Apparently, Crystal is not as innocent as she led us to believe. I would never ask you to confront her, if it wasn’t necessary. I want her to know that she cannot threaten the royal family.”Maddison said, “What you want is for Alonso to put her in her place? Is that it?”The queen shrugged. “Wha
Maddison Spencer-Bennett One drink… Two drinks… Too many drinks later... I opened my eyes as the light was coming through the curtains. As I did so, I realized that my head was resting peacefully on a bare, toned chest. I walked away slowly, trying not to panic, because reality was hitting me hard: I had slept with a complete stranger. “Shit! I have to get out of here!” I whispered to myself, while looking for my lost clothes... today I was the one who had to do the walk of shame when leaving this room. A walk I had seen many times with the countless women who slept with the triplets. Every time I saw them leave the house embarrassed at dawn, I would give the talk to my brothers, as if I were the police of morality and good customs... and now, I was the one who committed the crime. Once dressed, I looked one last time at the stranger, who was sleeping in the bed, completely unconcerned. Without a doubt, I would never forget this night and I could never forget him, si