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CHAPTER 4 Wait… I Have A Mate?

Natalina pov

"Now announcing our Alpha King Neal Gray Monroe of the Northern U.S. Werewolf Kingdom and our Luna Queen Cara Penelope Collins of the Northern U.S. Werewolf Kingdom." A guard announces, beyond the closed door to the crowd.

I dry my sweaty hands onto my dress as I let out a shaky breath. My heart pounds as I place my hand onto the door knob and open one of the double doors. I see the guard is off to the side with a microphone and my parents descending the grand staircase. The guard bows his head in respect, I smile at him in return. I watch the crowd as I wait for my name to be called.

I place my best fake smile on my face. "Now announcing, our Princess Natalina Bay Collins of the Northern U.S. Werewolf Kingdom." The crowd erupts in applause as I slowly descend the stairs, doing my best not to trip in the process.

Once I get to the bottom of the steps, I hear the guard announce my soon to be in-laws. "Now welcome, Alpha King Kellen Jacob Arthur of the Southern U.S. Werewolf Kingdom and Luna Queen Raelynn Grace Arthur of the Southern U.S. Werewolf Kingdom."

I watch as they descend the stairs gracefully. The Luna Queen's posture screams power and dominance. Her sky-blue eyes, study the ballroom. Her golden blonde hair flows behind her as the train of her dress follows her.

The crown on her head glistens off the lights. Beside her is the Alpha King, like her, his gray eyes are studying the ballroom. Like her his posture screams power and dominance. He has on a black suit and tie, with a crown on his head.

Once they reach the bottom, the guard at the top of the stairs speaks again, "Welcome Prince Kellen Jacob Arthur, the second of the Southern U.S. Werewolf Kingdom."

My breath is taken away as I watch Prince Kellen descend the stairs. His blue-gray eyes take in his surroundings, he looks almost identical to his father. His brown hair falls over his eyes as he walks. Once he gets to the bottom of the stairs, he meets my gaze. He winks at me, with a small smile as he says, "Hello there, Princess."

Thankfully before I could find a response, someone taps on the microphone. Everyone turns around to see that my parents are on the stage with an orchestra band behind them.

"Hello, everyone," My mother says cheerfully. "My husband and I wanted to take a moment to thank you for coming out to celebrate my daughter, Princess Natalina and Prince Kellen's engagement. A year from now, our kingdoms will be united under one kingdom. I would like the couple to have a first dance, so please clear the dance floor. Again, thank you!"

My parents get off the stage as the orchestra band begins to play. I feel a tap on my shoulder as I stare into a pair of blue-gray eyes, he is holding out his hand for me. I sigh, scanning the crowd, their eyes are watching our every move. I take his hand as he leads us to the dance floor.

When we get to the dance floor he turns to me so that we are face to face. My free hand rests on his shoulder, while he places his free hand on my waist. I try to take calm breaths as we move with the music. All of a sudden, I smell two scents that make my mouth water.

I try to keep focused on my fiance until I hear the guest entrance doors close. Kellen's eyes aren't on mine, so I turn my gaze onto the new scents.

One smells like cinnamon and cedarwood, while the other smells like vanilla and sandalwood. I see two tall men by the entrance of the ballroom. They both have black veins that hide under their suits. As if they can sense me, their golden red eyes lock with mine.

I can almost hear my wolf howling with excitement that we have a mate.

I am unsure if I want to mate with them or slap them for the pain they have caused me. I can almost feel the heat of their eyes as they study me.

Kellen steps closer to me, our bodies pressed together as he leans down. His hot breath tickles my neck, unease tingles spread through my body, "Well... Well, it seems that the Princess has found her mate." He begins with a hushed whisper. He leans back and smirks at my reaction, knowing that he is right.

"Your sister may have gotten out of this, but you won't be your mine. I am going to become Alpha King, and you are gonna provide me with an heir. If you run like your sister, I will find her and kill her myself, while you watch, is that clear?" He snarls in my ear.

Hot tears fall onto my cheeks, as the orchestra changes songs, I rush out of the ballroom and into the hallway. I can hear the mumbles from beyond the walls. I hear the door open before I can sense who it is, I am pushed against the wall. I try to push myself off the wall, but the weight of the person has me trapped. I turn my head to see that it is Kellen.

I try to push myself off the wall again, but he barely budges. He is holding my arms in place, making me whimper. He brings his head down, I feel his lips touch my skin. I can feel my stomach twist in disgust. I try to wiggle out of his grasp.

"Get off of me!" I shriek, but he doesn't respond. I can feel his canines graze against my skin. He is going to mark me. I try with all my might to get him off of me, but it is no use.

Suddenly, I smell vanilla and sandalwood. Kellen is ripped off of me. I turned around to see what had happened to Kellen. My savior, my mate, has his hand around his neck, choking him. He throws him onto the ground.

I look at his veins, in shock as I watch them crawl up his face. The whites of his eyes are black, making his golden red eyes glow brighter.

He stalks towards Kellen as I slide down the wall, cradling my wrist. My mate is on top of him, I can hear fist meeting Kellen's face. The smell of blood mixes with my mate's scent.

As I hear the doors open, I smell cinnamon and cedarwood. I turn to see my mate take in the situation. I take a moment to look at him. He's got brown hair and golden red eyes, along with stubble on his jawline.

"Cole got off of him," My mate, Cole, continues beating on Kellen. My other mate walks over and yanks him off, Kellen. He is alive, but he is completely unrecognizable. There is blood everywhere, I am unable to see where the blood is coming from. Cole growls and squares his shoulders at my other mate, "What the hell, Derrick!" He growls, the whites of Cole's eyes are still black, and his claws are extended. His veins are everywhere.

"I should be the one saying, 'What the hell' Why the fuck are you attacking him, Cole?" Derrick asks, he crosses his arms over his chest, waiting for Cole's reasoning. By the looks of it, Derrick looks unphased, as if this happens often.

"He was trying to mark her!" He replies, pointing at me. My cheeks flush from the attention.

Cole is the first to make a move. "Get up, mate." He growls. Slowly, I do as he says, I get up, hiding my face,

"Mate, look at me!" Instead of patiently waiting, he grabs my face, tilting my head up. The sparks from his hand touching me sends electricity running throughout my body. My eyes get lost in his golden red ones.

Before I could say anything, Cole and Derrick started to mumble a few words.

I could feel my eyes start to get heavy. I slumped against Cole and fell into a deep sleep.

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