Chapter 20 – Destined to Mate the Lycan King

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Avalynn POV

I felt the warm breeze kiss my cheeks and my eyes fluttered open. The smell of salt hung through the air and filled my lungs as I breathed. I listened before I dared to move, almost afraid, I heard the sound of water crashing softly in the background. I didn’t hear anything so I began to glance around the room.

The windows were open as the curtains swayed with each gust of wind that passed through. The floor was tiled and a soft grey color. The bed I was laying across was a large white four poster bed and everything else matched its style. There looked to be a overly large chair with a soft fuzzy light blue, grey, and white blanket draped over it.

The walls were a pale blue with white trim and decorated in a beachy or costal theme. It was honestly how I would picture my own beach house destination designing if I ever had one. Whoever designed this room, did a great job, that much I could remember. I almost felt bad for having someone’s blood spilled here. …Almost.

As I sat up in the bed I inhaled deeply, all I could smell was the ocean and a vanilla scent that I assumed was coming from the candle that was lit on the small table next to the chair. I couldn’t smell the scent of any other being. I listened carefully past the waves that were hitting the sanded beaches. I heard footsteps, and a woman speaking to someone in hushed tones. I tried but I couldn’t make out what she was saying.

I noticed that my limbs were weak as I swung my legs over the bed. My arms felt heavy and my head was throbbing. I stood and as soon as I did the door swung open. In walking a man with handsome features. He was tall and broad and wore a smile on his face. He was carrying a tray of food and I took a deep breath, able to smell the food under the cover. I smelled chicken and broccoli for certain and my stomach growled.

“You’ve been asleep for awhile, I figured it was about time for you to wake. I wanted to give you something to help rejuvenate your muscles. I had country fried steak, broccoli, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, mac-n-cheese, and rolls made for you. I wasn’t sure what you liked so I had a bit of everything made for you.” He smiled at me.

“Who are you?” I asked cautiously as he motioned for me to move to the small table across the room.

“My name is Dexter, Prince of the Southern Territory. Soon to be King. And you are my mate, Avalynn.” He smiled at me again.

I frowned “No, I already have a mate? Prince Everest of the Northern Territory.” My stomach growled again and I only took a small sip of the herbal tea. When I looked back at him I felt a weird pull to him. I knew that it was wrong and I pushed the feelings aside. I took a bite of my food and it was absolutely delicious. “Mmm.” was all I could manage.

“I am glad you like it.” His smile widened as he stood and walked away to the door. “I’ll leave you to eat in peace. I would like to go for a walk with you though once you have finished.” He left the door and I heard his footsteps disappear as he walked away.

I sat and ate my dinner and wondered if I truly had two mates. I felt the pull but it wasn’t as strong as the mate bond with Everest.

“Charlotte?” I called in my mind but there was nothing but silence and a cold empty feeling. I couldn’t feel her at all and that made me slightly uncomfortable to leave the room and go walk with him. Well, just to be around him in general actually. I had no way to fully protect myself against him and his Lycan. It made me nervous to think about what could happen. It sent a wave of shivers down my spine.

I ate a little bit of everything and I was feeling slightly better. The food giving me energy and made my limbs not seem as heavy as they were just a few moments ago. I stood and walked over to the large opened window and looked out at the view for the first time. It was beautiful, the sun was beginning to set and I realized that I indeed was out for some time. I could tell by the warmth and humidity that hung thick in the air we were definitely somewhere south.

There was a knock on the door and I turned my attention in that direction. When I didn’t answer the knock came again. “Come in?”I called out, slightly confused.

In walked Dexter with a warm smile on his face. I felt a pull to him that I didn’t like and fought against it. This man kidnapped me, drugged me and my Lycan when we fought to get free, and took me away from the mate I want to be with.

I could hear Charlotte in the back of my mind before she left to stay strong and to fight. I would do this, I would never let myself be too comfortable as long as I am here.

“Enjoy dinner?” He asked me, bringing me back.

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