Fated to the Werewolf King novel Chapter 38

"Lily!" Jayce called out for his Mate in what sounded like desperation. Penelope was already ahead of him up the stairs and making a dash to their bedroom. When Derek approached behind her, Jayce was leaning over Lily's still body on their bed. Jayce put his hand on her cheek, trying to coax her into waking up. Did the pathetic child overdose maybe? From her previous history with abuse, he would understand why. Now with the pressure of marrying a King and running a species that wasn't her own?

What a fool's way out.

Lily suddenly gasped, her eyes shooting open and Jayce took his Mate into his arms. She was sweating a bit, like she was going through some realistic dream.

"Dammit woman, don't scare me like that." Jayce growled at her, but he looked relieved. When did his son stoop so low? Not once had he cared about anything aside from his power as King and the bitches he took to bed. Yet here his King was, tending to his future Queen like she was some sick child. Speaking of child...

"Lily?" Elias spoke up between Derek and Penelope, peeking his head around. He was still holding that damn toy of his. It appeared to have new stitch work to it. Lily glanced over to the entryway, ignoring that Derek was standing their and smiled at Elias. His youngest child darted pass them, jumping onto the bed and crawled over to her.

"I'm sorry for scaring you. I had to meet with someone." She told Jayce as she hugged Elias close. Jayce leaned his forehead against hers, breathing her in.

"You were speaking with my Wolf again?" Jayce asked her.

So that's what this was about. She needed to be in a sleep like state of mind in order to contact his Wolf spirit. Interesting.

"I just needed some answers." She looked away from Jayce as if avoiding the topic. Jayce's jaw set and his lips formed a thin line.

"Can you talk to me?" He asked her.

Why the Hell is he asking Why? Demand it from her.

Lily looked back at Jayce, reaching over and touched his cheek, then her fingers stopped on his neck. It was out of sight, but she appeared to be tracing something.

"I asked him if there was a reason as to why my bite didn't heal." She mentioned. She bit him? Derek wanted to laugh.

A human Marking a Wolf, what a joke.

"What did he tell you?" Jayce asked her eagerly. Did he truly believe in her nonsense?

"He thinks it's due to our bond that we have. Since it's so strong, my Mark must have worked." She informed him. Jayce's shoulders relaxed and he watched his King smile. "I'm still a little lost with the Mate bond, but Nox has the greatest knowledge."

"Nox? Did you name my Wolf?" Jayce asked her. Her cheeks flushed and she smiled innocently at him. Elias sat in her lap, playing with his toy. Jayce ran a hand through her hair slowly. Derek watched the scene before him. Jayce looked truly happy sitting beside her. If a pup of their own ever entered the fray, it would complete their circle. This angered Derek even more. It was just so...

"I don't mean to interrupt, but Lily, we have an appointment at the wedding boutique." Penelope said to them. Lily looked over to the doorway, finally registering their existence and looked down at Elias.

"I have to go, Elias, but we'll play when I get back. Okay?" She told him. Elias pouted, but he didn't fight her. He didn't go into one of his tantrums. His youngest had also grown while he was away. Was it because of her?

"Will you be okay?" Jayce asked Lily as he helped her out of bed.

"I'm getting fitted, I think I can manage." She poked Jayce's nose. He wrinkled it, nipping at her finger. They were practically radiating their disgusting love for one another.

"Fine. I'll have dinner ready when you get back." He told her. Lily's eyes lit up. Penelope shooed Derek away from the doorway, leading him down the hall. Their voices joined in behind them. When Derek glanced back, Jayce had Elias on his shoulder while his hand enveloped Lily's. Her smile, her attitude. It only amplified his rage even further.

A woman with red hair stood by the door with Beta Damion. How was it possible that he also ended up with a human Mate? An ally of Lily's even. She glanced at the stairs, and their eyes met. Her eyes narrowed at him and he lifted his lip in a snarl.

Pest.

"Are you ready to go, Erica?" Penelope asked her. Erica shifted her gaze away and smiled at Penelope.

"Yep, we even have a ride." She thumbed toward Damion. He smiled down at her like she was the only light in the room. Friction weighed heavily in the air as Jayce stepped onto the foyer, the tension practically visible between the Alpha and his Beta. Lily looked over to Erica who only shrugged, unsure of what was going on between them.

"Damion." Jayce spoke up, but his Beta gave him the cold shoulder.

"What the Hell is going on with you two?" Erica asked them, but they both chose to ignore her.

"Damion." Lily spoke his name and his shoulders twitched before he looked over to her. Did something possibly happen between the both of them? "Everything's okay now." She told him. Erica still looked a bit confused, but Damion relaxed.

"I'm sorry, man. I shouldn't have ripped into you." Damion suddenly apologized.

"Don't apologize, it was needed." He said. What the fuck was happening? The tension evaporated and whatever underlining issues that had occurred were now gone. The Alpha and Beta shook hands and everyone seemed relieved. All except Derek.

"If we're all done here." Derek spoke up. Jayce let out an involuntary growl in his direction, and was cut short by Lily's hand to his chest.

"Are you ready?" Penelope asked Lily. The woman let out a breath and nodded. Jayce kissed her before they left. Elias let out a soft whimper as Jayce set him on the ground.

"She'll come back, right?" Elias asked Jayce. Jayce took his brother's hand and lead him into the living room where Nathan was watching football.

"Of course she'll come back. This is her home." Jayce reminded the child. Elias jumped onto the couch beside Nathan. The man chuckled as Elias shifted into his Wolf and curled up on the couch. He reminded him so much when Jayce was so young.

"Elias, you ruined another set of clothes." Derek growled at him. Elias' ears laid flat, lowering his gaze. Jayce sat on the other side of Elias.