Princess of the Werewolves novel Chapter 64

"That's a Royal Mark" Dr. Nale whispered.

I walked away from Wendy and closer to Dr. Nale. "A what?" I asked.

"A Royal Mark" he stated while examining Wendy's shoulder. The pack watched in silence while Wendy continued to cry. "I haven't seen one in years" he stated, sounding intrigued.

I looked closer, the word 'traitor' was between the broken chain. "What does it mean?" I questioned.

"Its a permanent mark. Not like a mating mark. This mark tells others that she's a traitor. Its kind of like a warning. Only Royals can give it out to those who betray them" Dr. Nale explained.

Everyone looked at Wendy in disgust. Tears poured down her cheeks as she ran out the back door and shifted. No one stopped her, she's a rogue. The room became dead silent.

A female pack member stepped forward after several moments. "Alpha, a royal was on our territory?" she asked.

I turned around to face my pack. "For those of you who don't know, I have found my true mate" I held my hand up, stopping people from cheering. Packs really like to cheer when something happens with their Alpha, Luna, Betas, mates, or anyone in ranks. "When we met, Eve was the Princess. Recently, she has been crowned as the Queen of the Werewolves. So that makes me the future King" I announced.

"So what does this mean for us? For the pack?" someone asked.

I took a deep breath before answering. "I will eventually take my place as King; but I am not leaving the pack. I haven't figured everything out. I just know that I will find a way to have a pack while ruling the kingdom" I explained.

More questions were being shouted. "Quiet!" I demanded. "One question at a time please" I stated calmly. I felt like I was teaching a class of third graders.

I pointed at a someone with their hand up. "Is the Queen here?" he asked.

I shook my head. "She had duties to take care of"

"Will she become Luna?"

"That is up to Eve" I answered. I can't tell them that she'll be Luna, when I'm not sure she will be. Its not my decision to make.

"When will we meet the Queen?"

I smiled at the woman's excited face. "As soon as possible" I promised before calling on another person.

Asher

"Are you guys fully mated?" Peyton asked. I'm still at the pack house; most of the pack members retired to their rooms or homes, since its almost 9 p.m. Now its just Brian, Peyton, Dr. Nale, a few others, and myself.

Before I had the chance to reply, my phone started playing Stay With Me by Sam Smith. I smiled, knowing that Eve was the one calling me, I have that song as her ringtone. Jordyn personally changed it for my. I swiped the screen to answer the call.

"Hey" I rolled my eyes when I noticed Peyton and Brian focus to hear my conversation. Dr. Nale and the others left to give us privacy.

"Hi, Babe. Are you coming back soon?" Eve asked.

I nodded, but she didn't say anything. "Hello?" I asked.

"What?"

"You didn't say anything" I informed her.

'Brian's mate' I answered. My phone started playing Eve's ringtone, and I immediately picked up.

"I love you" I said instantly. Peyton smiled at me while Brian mouthed 'whipped.' I rolled my eyes. 'So are you' I mouthed back.

"I love you, too" Eve stated.

"Hi! I'm Peyton, and we are gonna be like besties!" Peyton shouted. Brian covered her mouth to muffle whatever else she was trying to say.

Eve giggled. "Ash, put me on speaker" she demanded.

I dramatically sighed and pressed the button. "You're on speakerphone" I informed her.

"Hi" she said sheepishly.

I chuckled and Brian released his mate. "Hi BFF!" Peyton said.

"Hey, Peyton. Is Brian there too?" Eve asked.

"Yeah, I'm here" Brian spoke up. "How's it going, Eve?"

She groaned in response. "I have so much work" she complained.

"Not that I don't love talking to you; but why did you call if you still have work?" I asked.