Ralph's Point Of View
I know the woods like the back of my hand, even though there are higher chances that the lady might not even make it half the way into the woods I still couldn't underestimate Jackia, she had undergone series of training so definitely she was a tough one.
After we were given the go ahead by Liam, who seems to be standing next to his mate I ran straight for the woods. When I know I had given them large land gap and definitely they aren't anywhere closer by, only then did I reduce the speed I race with.
"This game is really overrated " my wolf said, making me smirk, then a thought suddenly came to me so I decided to ask my wolf .
"Who do you think ,or do you wish to eventually win the mate game and become the next Luna of this kingdom?".
I know it was stupid to ask my wolf, but he was a part of me that was created alongside me so his opinion on the maidens definitely matters as whatever makes him happy makes me happy and whatever makes me happy makes him happy as well. Even though we most of the time decide on different things, his choices are not always my favourite.
" Well, if I am to choose I will rather go fo Jackia, because she entices me, she is not just beautiful but strong " my wolf said, but before he could continue, I caught a scent in the air which made me look back only to see Jackia on in a white horse racing down towards me.
" See what I said , she's meant for us Ralph"
But I didn't wait to respond or comprehend what was happening as I made my way right on to the race. It was wrong for any of the maidens to get to the finish line before me.
Unless done side by side, we eventually ended the game with Jackia winning which would earn her the whole night with me alone. That was the reward for every game won, they will have to spend the whole night with me.
" Congratulations Jackia, you won the first game and you get to spend the whole night with the alpha" Liam said but Jackia just walked past me, staring into my eyes which made me send a death glare at her, as she knew what he meant by that ....
It wasn't a necessity for me to touch her intimately if she doesn't consent and If eventually on the last day she wins she would have no other choice but to allow me mate her and consummate the mate bond, under the full moon as a new generation would emerge.
"What did you just say?" Jackia who was now fuming red asked Liam as he stared at her confused
"You mean I will be spending the whole night in his room alone?" She asked again and Liam shook his head. I was already pissed off as I didn't even wait for any other words that may be exchanged as all I wanted was to be alone.
But one of the maidens didn't know when to call it off, as she ran right after me.
As soon as I turned the corner, she held onto my hand hence making her presence known.
"Your highness" she said, looking at me seductively.
But at the moment I wasn't in the mood to get conversational with anybody as I just wanted to be alone, so was my wolf in approval.
"Can you just tell her to let go of you? she is so irritating, the only touch we want right now is that of Jackia" I rolled my eyes at my wolf's statement as I looked at the young maidens beside me.
" How can I help you? Are you lost?" I asked her, but she just stared right at me for the longest time. At that moment Jackia choose to walk by as she looked at us, and gave us a death stare without giving us another look while I returned my attention to the maiden holding my hand only to see she was now upclose.
I gently moved her back and respectfully yanked my hands away from her ," I will like to get going, see you miss at the ritual ground ". I said as I walked away my wolf giggling inside me, I guess that was a comeback .
By the time I got back to my room and sat down to enjoy the silence and my time alone, Liam chose the wrong time but to come taunt me further.
"Your highness, your father requests your presence before the ritual ceremony starts".
I looked at him and sighed
"When will all this be over?" I asked as he looked at me with a mischievous expression on his face
"Which of them your highness?, the alone time with the maidens or the whole mate game?" He asked, as I shook my head in disbelief.
That moment my wolf decided to laugh at what Liam said, even though I didn't think it was that funny. I stood up and said
"Come on, you know what I am talking about". I said looking at him.
"Well your highness, this is for your good and the good of the kingdom at large. We have to get this over with and face the main issue knocking on our door, if I were you I will enjoy this moment of bliss before it passes over me". Liam said to me even though his points were valid.
I still think this mate game was not only stupid but a time waster.
"Well I guess you are right " I said as I make my way out to go see father, but Liam stopped me.
"Where are you off to your highness?" He asked and I looked at him confused
"Well to see father of course " I am sure his statement was a result of how I looked.
I made my way right out without hesitation and walked out towards my father's chamber. The guards bowed to me as I walked by with Liam walking closely behinde me.
When we got to father's chambers, I heard a feminine voice from inside, but I allowed the guard announce my presence to father instead if walking right in.
"Your royal highness, the alpha request to be before your presence" the guard said as I and Liam waited patiently for a response with my hands behind my back.
" Let him in, I have been expecting him but his beta should wait out today" father said as I and my Beta looked at each other in shock.
I know within myself that I was still going to tell him whatever went down in there, so there was nothing to worry about. I went right in after father had made his pronouncement.
I got in and saw Layla seated before father, but I quickly payed my homage to father before any other thing,
"Your highness you requested my presence" I said as I bowed down.
"Yes my son, sit" Father said as I sat before him glancing at Layla beneath my eyelashes that were too long for a man.
Even though Layla and I were friends we never really got along as I looted her pride and spoilt attitude. Been before father I know she might be trying to use her manipulative ways to get to be the next luna, well that explains why I am before father as well.