Lycan Prince Matteo novel Chapter 16

Freya

I'm going to get it. I saw that my mom and dad were both shocked, and I had a feeling that they would feel hurt because they found out about it this way. Why does Matteo have to do it? Well, I know why; it was because of this stupid Joric who kept on announcing that I was his.

When I went home after that night, it was when Matteo found out that I was his. I didn't manage to tell my parents about us. I didn't know how I was going to tell them, and I didn't want to scare them. I mean, being the prince's mate is something we didn't expect. I was more than OK with either Clay or Alec, but the moon goddess gave me a prince and a future king.

"We all knew who was the champion of this tournament. Tomorrow, a celebration will be held for the ending of the tournament, with some prizes for the champion and a few consolation prizes courtesy of the palace," my mate said after putting me down and announcing that I was his.

"Yes, Your Highness," Beta Jack said, smiling. "The omegas have been preparing for it since yesterday as well," he added.

"Clay and Joric," he called, and they both got closer. They had their heads down, but I could feel Joric's eyes on me. "I want to congratulate you two for being strong. I want you to grow and think about your pack and its members' well-being. You are the future leaders, so you had better work together so what Daniel and Jack have been through and done will not go to waste," he added.

Matteo is very capable of being a king. Despite what had happened, he still wanted to give Joric his title and remind him of his responsibilities. "Your mates will come; I'm sure of it. I have waited for almost a hundred years and finally found mine," he said before he looked at me and smiled. I didn't say anything because I was still thinking about my parents.

"Your mates don't need to be strong or powerful. She only needs to be your fated mate," he continued. The two nodded, and I hoped that they understood what he meant. I don't know about Joric, but I hope that he does.

After his little speech, he took me to the villa again. We had been alone together, but he never tried to mate or mark me, so I wonder why. Is there something wrong with me? He said he wanted me, so why is he not marking or claiming me?

"Freya, is there a problem?" he asked.

"No, nothing," I replied, shaking my head. "I was just thinking about mom and dad. They found out about you that way, so I had a feeling that they felt hurt." I replied,

"You never told them yet?" he asked, and I could see that he was hurt. "I thought you already told them about us on the night that I saw you kissing Clay," he added.

"I didn't get the chance. I was feeling lightheaded, and I was thinking about you, so I forgot about it. When I got the chance, I was worried that it might scare them, so I was practically waiting for the right timing." I replied, only to hear him growl. I looked at him, and I was scared for a moment. I don't think that he will be able to hurt me, but still,

"Waiting? What was wrong with me, Freya? First, you didn't tell me about us being mates. Second, you kissed Clay and were ready to accept him. And now this? Just what am I to you? Don't I matter to you at all?"

"What are you saying? It was nothing like that."

"Then tell me why it was so hard for you to tell everyone that you are mine and I am yours," he shouted. His lycan had surfaced, and I knew that he was the one who was more agitated than Matteo. He is a beast and would want everything according to his will.

"I was worried that he would never believe me," I replied. I was still looking down and just felt them sitting beside me.

"We understand, dear; we are sorry that we have forgotten about your condition," Dad said, and they both hugged me. I feel the love of a parent, and I sigh in relief because I know that they have already forgiven me.

"Wait, how did he find out about you being his mate?" Mom asked, confused. I told them what happened, and they both thought for a while.

"You must have your head down all the time when you talk to him," Dad said.

"Yes, because Pi wanted to jump at him and, you know, take him. I was afraid that he would deny me as his if I did that."

"He found out because you look into each other's eyes," Dad said, so my attention was on him, and he explained to me how another mated couple found out about being each other's mates. I remember Matteo asking me why I always had my head down or disrespecting him once when he talked to me on the first day of the tournament.

Now that it is clear to me, I don't know what will happen next. I'm sure that he is going to bring me with him once he decides to leave the pack and go back to the palace. Will the King accept me as the future queen? I am a wolf that has no scent, and they will probably think that I don't have a wolf. I guess I will only have to trust my mate for that, right?