My Not Yet Mate novel Chapter 23

Chapter 23: A Failed Visit 

Lukas 

He excitedly jumped out of bed. He was almost to the bathroom when his phone’s alarm went off. He ran back to his bed and snatched the phone off of it. He pressed disarm and the alarm ceased screaming at him. He grinned down at his lock screen. Lily’s face smiled up at him and his heart sped up. He kissed the screen softly, 

“I’m coming, baby. Just hold an a little bit longer.” 

He made it into the bathroom and finally pulled his ironed 13 times suit out. He painstakingly went over the suit. Everything had to be perfect. He was going to see his mate today. He needed to remind her that she was his and he would always put effort into everything for her. He hung his outfit on the back of the door and stepped into the shower. The hot water that was not quite hot yet, hit his body, making him relax. It was nice to feel human again. After months of not seeing her and then to hear her voice again… it was like heaven had once again been placed before him. It was within reach and all he had to do was take a step inside. Gideon breathed out and the water heated immediately. He quickly showered and hurried to get dressed. In less than ten minutes, he was leaping down the stairs to the foyer. Jo, and Ethan, stood there nervously. He slowed eyeing them. 

“What’s wrong?” 

“Where are you off to, Your Highness?” 

“I have a date.” 

Her eyes widened and Ethan put a restraining hand on her arm. She stepped forward aggressively, ignoring him. 

“With who?,” she hissed. 

He 

e narrowed his eyes on her. “I am the King! You live in my castle! I do not answer to you, or did you forget?” 

She jerked away from Ethan and stomped over to him. He held up his hands, as he stepped back. 

“She asked me to come.” lo swung on him and he ducked. “Fuck, Jo! Come on! Lily asked me to meet her today.” 

To pulled her fist back, “Lily asked you to come meet her?” 

“Yeah, on our lunch date.” 

She exchanged a glance with Ethan, before both of their eyes glazed over. Lukas tapped his foot impatiently until they were done having their lover’s chat. Jo turned towards him. 

“Where are we going?” 

He shook his head. “No. This is for me and Lily.” 

She linked her arm through his, smirking. “When have I ever listened to you? So, where are we going?” 

Lukas sighed, knowing that she would follow him no matter what he said. 

“Golden clan.” 

“Are we driving or are we flying?” 

“Flying! The faster we get there, the sooner I get to see my mate. My Lily.” 

g her name made his body react and he rubbed his fingers over the bracelet she had given him. Their sparks erupted on his skin and he 

Just saying grinned. 

“Let’s go.” 

He darted past her and was in the sky in seconds. Her dragon was in the air next to him, almost immediately. He llew faster and he saw her struggle a little. He slowed a little to match her pace. 

Chapter 23 A Failed Visit 

“What’s wrong, lo?” 

“Nothing, Luke.” 

‘Don’t lie to me. 

‘Well, we were waiting to say anything until after, but Sasha strikes again.” 

He rolled over and dropped beneath her. He saw the little lump beneath her scales by her tail and he groaned. 

‘Goddess’s sake, Jo. Come on, land.” 

I can do this, asshole.” 

“I know, but it’s a long trip. I’ll carry you.‘ 

He rolled back over and seconds later her body was landing on his back. She curled up and stroked her fingers over his scales. 

‘Don’t tell Ethan I told you.” 

‘I’m happy for you guys.” 

‘Whatever.” She paused. ‘When you and Lily have an egg, I’ll be happy for you, too.” 

‘I know” 

“So, Lukey boy, have you heard from her lately?” 

“No, why? Have you?” 

“No. I just.. Want you to know that if this doesn’t go as you think it’s going to go, just know I’m working on it.” 

Gideon slowed down. “What do you mean?” 

“A few weeks ago… we learned that Lily has been put under a spell. We have been looking for the witch, but so far we haven’t been able to locate him.” 

“Why didn’t you tell me?‘ 

“Because the spell she is under, will kill her if she fights it. We think that she will fight it if she sees you.” 

“What are you saying?,‘ he asked. 

“That if she acts indifferent to you, you have to let it happen. If you push her, it might literally kill her.” 

He growled at her through their link. ‘She’s my mate.‘ 

“She’s my queen, Lukas. I would never do anything to hurt her or you, you know that.” 

He fell silent. He had known Jo was hunting somebody down, but he hadn’t bothered to ask. He trusted her and he knew she would never do anything to harm the kingdom, but this? This was not something small. This was about Lily and their entire kingdom. When they got home, he was going to punish her. That much he knew. She needed to learn that nothing about Lily was off limits to him. She was his and everything that surrounded her was his business. He landed at the Golden Clan’s center, letting Jo slide down his wing to the ground. He shifted back and she met his eyes. 

“Lukas, I was only trying to protect you. Both of you.” 

“We’ll discuss it at home,” he snarled. 

He stormed to the Golden Crown Hotel where the competition winners were supposed to be staying. He walked over to the desk and the girl behind it bowed to him. 

“Your Majesty, how can I help you? 

Chapter 23: A Failed Visit 

“There is a group of students that are supposed to be here. Are they here yet?” 

“Your Majesty, the Scholar Competition winners are not due until the end of the year. Was there someone in particular you were looking for?” 

“I can check the list to make sure they will be attending” 

“Give me the list. Let me see 

“One second, please, Sire,” she said and then disappeared into the back room. 

She came back with a small binder and handed it to him. He began to flip through it slowly. He got to Dominion Middle School’s section. He turned the pages slower and his heart thudded painfully in his chest as none of the students were her. He paused on the second to last page and took a deep breath. If she hadn’t won, then this was all useless. She wouldn’t be coming and if what jo said was true, he couldn’t go get her. The muscle in his jaw ticked and he flipped the page over. Lily’s beautiful face made his legs turn to jelly and he relaxed. He forced himself to finish flipping through the remaining students, before he handed it back to the woman. 

“When will they be coming? 

“May 20th.” 

“ok. 

1. k. I will be back. Thank you.” 

“Have a great day, Sire, and I hope the Golden Crown Hotel met all of your needs today” 

To followed Lukas out and climbed on his back when he shifted. He took off in the opposite direction of their castle and Jo cleared her throat. 

‘Where are we going?,” she asked. 

‘To see how bad I’m whooping your ass when we get home.” 

She sighed and settled back onto his neck. “Understood.” 

An hour later he landed in front of Luis’s castle. He walked up to it and went immediately inside. He sat on the stairs with Jo to wait. He glanced at his watch. 2:45. Lily should be getting home soon. Luis entered with a strange man and Jo tensed beside him. 

“That’s the man who we think is controlling Lily.” 

Lukas looked him over, taking note of all his signature features. Luis came to kneel in front of him as the man looked on with disdain. 

“Your Majesty, I was unaware that you were coming. I would have been here, had I known.” 

“I came to review w 

your clan’s bank records for the last year,” Lukas lied. 

“I can send it to you 

“Daddy! Is Loatie-” 

Lukas’s eyes went to Lily’s and she dropped her bag. Her eyes shifted colors and her hand went to the necklace hanging around her neck.