Vampire Prince POV
I enter my study after another uneventful meeting. As I go over to my chair behind my desk I drag my hand over my face.
Our sources are telling us the werewolves are planning an attack. They believe we are to blame for the deaths. They do not know the deaths have directly affected us as well. All those werewolves killed were mates of vampires.
Vampires mates are what help us stay human. When they die we lose our humanity and become uncontrollable killing machines. We have had to put down many vampires since these kills started. Being forced to kill our own is not a time when I want to take the crown.
I glance towards the door when I hear a knock.
"Come in" I call out.
My sister enters the room. I roll my eyes as I see her saunter in. All of her clothing is too small to leave anything to the imagination. She tosses her blonde curls over her shoulder. She looks down at me with her piercing blue eyes.
"What do you want Beth?" I ask already exasperated with her.
"Carson why are you an father dancing around what needs to be down. We need to shut our boarders and no longer allow wolves for mates. Those mutts aren't good enough for us anyway." She huffs as she crosses her arms.
"Just because we keeps wolves away doesn't mean they will no longer be mates. Instead people will not be able to find their mates. We are one of the few kingdoms that let cross species be mates. If we change this we will be no better than those other kingdoms stuck in their old ways." I say as calmly as I can.
This has been the same argument that the elders said for the past couple of hours. I know something needs to be down but not sure what. Whoever is behind these attacks have covered their tracks well.
"Well these mutts are causing more trouble then they are worth." Says as she turns to leave.
I don't respond and watch her walk out the door. This problem needs to solved quickly before we have an uprising. Some wolves and their mates here have felt threatened by the others. I know it is just out of fear of war coming our way. We have been living in peace for so many years no one wants that to change. These attacks are a threat of our way of life.
I shake my head trying to clear my head of these thoughts.
The pressure of the crown is always hovering over me even though it is 4 years away. I am 17 and I will be taking the crown when I am 21. I would normally have taken it when I am 19-20 but I asked for a year to find my mate. I don't want to accept the throne until I have my Queen.
I smile at the thought of my Queen. I don't care what species she is because I know she is made for me. I will cherish her as she deserves to be.
I think of my parents and how they adore each other. They are always showing PDA it can be sickening sometimes. But I understand it because they almost lost each other.
I can't wait to have someone I cherish.
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Willow POV
I awake to the smell of breakfast. I hear my tummy growl telling me to get up. I go to the bathroom to wash up for the day. As I look at myself in the mirror I see my swollen eyes. I run hot water and get a rag. I wet the rag and place it over my eyes.
(Today is a new day it will get better.)
I pull the rag from my face and look around. 'Who was that talking? Why does that voice sound familiar?' I think to myself.
I shake my head a bit to try to clear my head. I don't need to go crazy before the baby is here.
(You aren't crazy. I'm your wolf. My name is..)
"Ahhhh!" I scream as I rush from the bathroom into my bedroom.
Greyson rushes in the room and takes a defensive stance. Once he sees we are alone he turns to me.
"Are you okay? What happened?" He ask hastily as he walks over to me.
"I think the news have finally made me crack. I am hearing a voice. It says it's my wolf but it is impossible." I say as I look at Greyson bewildered.
Greyson stares at me curiously before his eyes change to black. Eros turns his head to side as he stare at me.
(You aren't crazy Willow. Eros will sense me then you will be believe me. It's all going to be okay Willow.)
I stare at Eros hopefully he will know the truth.
"I can sense your wolf. She isn't fully here but I can sense her." Eros says in his deep gruff voice.
I let out a breathe of relief.
(See not crazy I just came early. The moon goddess and your mother thought you needed me. Your life has been hard enough. You need someone in your corner.)
I feel tears in the corner of my eyes. I look down at my hands.
"You spoke to my mother?" I whisper to myself.
"Huh? Willow are you okay? What does all this mean? Will you shift early?" Greyson says as he crouched to look into my eyes.
(Yes Willow I have spoken to you mother. She is well with the moon goddess. She knows no pain. The moon goddess knew with how hard your life has been because of the mate bond that she let me come early. I will be here for you Willow.)
I look at Greyson as I let the tears fall and I smile at him.
"She says she has talked with my mother and she is doing well. The moon goddess let her come early to be with me." I tell Greyson as I cry happy tears.
"Does this mean you will shift soon? I don't know how that will work in your condition." Greyson says worriedly.
(No we will not shift until the first full moon after your 16th birthday. We are special we need the power of the moon to complete our shift.)
"Special? What do you mean special?" I ask in disbelief.
Greyson looks at me confused.
(You know you don't need to speak aloud I can hear your thoughts. We are one and the same. I think your confusing Greyson. Also I can't tell you anything until after we shift.)
I look to Greyson. "She says we are special but won't tell me more until we shift. We will shift the full moon after my birthday."
"Oh well I already knew you were special. Eros could sense it since I have met you. You are the reason I became so strong. Eros told my we have to be strong to always protect you. I am not sure why but Eros has always felt protective of you." Greyson says as he looks at me with a smile.
"I have always felt safe around you so you are doing your job." I say with a smile back.
"Well what is your wolf's name Eros is very excited to me her." Greyson says as he stand up.
"Oh I don't know I kink of interrupted her introduction." I say as I blush in embarrassment.
(My name is Luna.)
I cock my head to the side confused.
'That can't be your name that is a title. Also we aren't a Luna.' I tell her.
(I know we aren't a Luna we are so much more. Also no making fun of my name it is very original. It also shows you how special I am.)
"She says her name is Luna. Also she is a bit sassy." I tell Greyson.
Greyson eyes turn to black as Eros comes forward.
"It is a pleasure to meet you Luna. I can't wait to see you." Eros says as he gets on one knee. "I pledge my loyalty and life to you."
I look down at Greyson stunned. I feel myself get pulled to the back of my mind.
"I accept your pledge my guardian." I hear myself say in a deep voice that is not my own.
I feel myself get thrown back to the front. I shake my head as I feel dizzy from the sensation.
"Whoa what was that?" I ask Greyson as he stands back up. I see his eyes are back to normal.
"I don't know but Eros says it won't be complete until you shift. But it seems he has bonded himself to your wolf. It's not like a mate bond though. I could get a sense of your emotions before since we have been living together. Now though I feel them a lot clear." Greyson says as he look at me curiously.
"Well I don't feel any different." I say as I look at my body for any difference.
(You will feel it when we shift. I will explain it all then. Just know you can always trust them. They will die before they let anything happen to you.)
I look at Greyson in a new light. I always knew I could trust him but never like that. I don't even think I am worth him giving up his life for.
(You are more important than you know. You will see in due time.)
I go to say something before my stomach interrupts me with a growl. I blush as I hear it.
"Well I see that your hungry. Come on let's eat." Greyson says as he laughs.
I follow him out and into the kitchen. I sit at the breakfast bar as Greyson makes my plate.
"So I figure you will need to quit your job. I don't think you should work in your condition. Also you will grow so fast I am not sure how the humans you work with will react." Greyson says as he hands me my plate.
"Well that sucks I like working there. Also can we stop calling it a condition. You make me sound like I am sick." I say as I look at my plate.
"Okay then your pregnancy. I just wasn't sure how you were handling things. Also what do you want to do? If your uncomfortable raising him I know someone who could give him a great home." Greyson says as he comes to sit next to me with his plate.
I think about Greyson's words. I don't think I could be comfortable to let my son possibly end up how I did. Who knows what could happen to him. I can't blame him for his father's action.
"I think I will keep him. Just because he has his father DNA doesn't mean he will end up like him. I will raise him to be better than his father." I say as I finish my plate.
I look down at my empty plate surprised I ate so much. Normally I don't have much of an appetite. I must be hungrier than I thought.
"Well I think that is very brave and kind of you. I have an trusted contact that knows about wolves. She is a veterinarian but she is the closes to a pack doctor I know. She has agreed to come by to give you a check up and help you through the birth." Greyson says as he gets up and takes our plates to the sink.
"Okay if you trust her then so do I. We don't have long until he is here. Since I will not be working I will use my time to get ready for him. I want him to grow up better than I did." I say the end softly to myself.
"Well make sure your getting rest and drinking enough water. I want you healthy. Even with your wolf I am worried this birth will take a lot out of you. This is the Alpha Kings child after all. So I think you should be exercising as well." Greyson says has he bring be a big glass of water.
I take a sip of the water. As I think about how much my life keeps changing. I always think I am ready for something to come along and change everything. I will take this all head on and show everyone how strong I really am.