Princess of the Werewolves novel Chapter 3

"But what about Aunt Jordyn? Isn't she gonna miss him?" he questioned.

I nodded. "So you'll have to keep her company. You have to keep Mommy company too"

"Yeah. Cause her and Daddy will miss you" he started playing with the hem of my shirt. "I'm gonna miss you too" Matthew sniffled and started crying again.

I shushed him and rocked him in my lap. "I'll be back very soon. I promise" Matthew nodded and he fell back asleep in my arms. Not long after, I found myself drifting asleep.

This is the last night in my bed for at least a month. The last night in my room. The last night with Matthew. Then everything will change. I will be Queen. I will have a mate. With those thoughts, I drifted off to sleep.

Genevieve

"Eve" someone lightly shook me. "Time to get up" I slowly opened my eyes and saw my mom standing over my bed. "Ryan's here. He's waiting for you" she informed me. I nodded and she walked out. I carefully got out of bed, making sure that I didn't wake up Matthew. He stirred, but didn't awaken. I sighed and got dressed for the day.

I walked to the kitchen in light grey sweats, a white crop-top, and my white converse. Ryan was sitting at the table with my parents. All three heads snapped up to me when I walked inside the room. I dragged my bags to the wall and sat at the table. "Are you ready?" Mom asked. I honestly have no idea.

I was ready to leave. But am I ready to meet my mate? The one person who loves me forever. My other half. Someone who was literally made for me. I want to meet him. But does he want to meet me?

"Of course he wants to meet us! He's our mate!" Ingrid, my wolf, shouted at me. I blocked her out, so I wouldn't be able to hear her voice.

I nodded at my mother. "As ready as I'll ever be" I gave her a small smile, which she returned. Ryan and my parents slowly stood up. My mom walked over to me and engulfed me in a bear-hug.

"Be careful. Call us when you get to the first pack" Mom whispered in my ears. I nodded and she pulled away. "Good luck" she said with a small smile. I wrapped my arms around her waist one last time, and she kissed my head.

"Honey, she'll be back soon. A few months top" Dad said. Mom nodded and let go of me. I quickly turned to my father and buried my face in his chest while he hugged me. "Stay with Ryan at all times. Never go anywhere alone" I nodded in his chest and he pulled away. "I love you, Princess" he kissed my forehead.

"Love you, too Dad" I said and grabbed my bags. I turned to Ryan who was patiently waiting for me.

I nodded in understanding. He has to protect me. "What's the new law?" I asked. Ryan's eyes got darker and his grip on the wheel got tighter. "Ryan?" I asked. He looked over at me and his expression softened.

"Only an Alpha and his true mate can lead a pack as their Alpha and Luna" Ryan stated.

My eyebrows knitted together in confusion. "Why are you upset? Aren't you all about that mates being together?" I questioned.

"I am. I just can't believe that an Alpha would choose someone, who isn't his true mate, as his Luna!" he said exasperated. "If she was supposed to be a Luna, then the Moon Goddess would have chosen her to be his mate! It's not like his mate was unfit to be a Luna. He's just another power-hungry Alpha!" Ryan ranted.

"Someone who isn't meant to, took the place as a Luna?" I asked shocked. Ryan nodded. "Why would they even do that?!" I threw my hands up and dropped them on my lap.

"Cause they wanted more power" Ryan's grip on the wheel got tighter, so his knuckles were turning white. "Two Alphas made a treaty. Their son and daughter will marry, to join the packs. But both of them had already had mates. They just weren't fully mated" Ryan explained. I nodded for him to continue. "So the son and daughter mated, and they united the pack. But they both have Alpha blood, so the pack suffered"

Two born Alpha's can't rule one pack, especially if they're not mates. If they were true mates, there would be a possibility it would work; however, it would be difficult. All Alpha's are dominant. They wouldn't want to work together. "So that's why the Council created the law" I said. Ryan shook his head. "So why?" I inquired.