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I was breathing hard when I pulled away from her throat, and I was beyond appalled to discover that I was hard as a rock in my pants.
Like a fucking teenager.
All because of her scent.
I turned away from her and tried to regulate my breathing, then I asked her to leave.
“Um… may I speak, please?”
Irritation crossed through my veins. “No, you may not. You may leave now.”
I remained in the same position till I heard the door quietly open and closed, signaling her departure. I let out a long breath as I exited the room and headed for my office after a few moments went by.
Once in my office, I was too stressed to start working so I remained seated and massaged my closed eyes till the sound of my door opening and closing forced me to drop my hand.
Naya was standing in the doorway, her dress clinging to her curves and her blonde hair framing her face as she grinned and instantly began to walk towards me.
I stiffened a groan just as she stopped before my desk. I was currently irritated, now wasn’t the right time for her to try flirting with me. I was in a very shitty mood and I wildly liked to pour it on her.
A few moments passed and she moved away from the desk, and I realized that she had just read my mood without me having to outrightly tell her.
Phew.
“Your food is ready, my king.” She spoke softly and I sighed. I had completely forgotten about that and now I wasn’t even hungry anymore, but I told her I’ll have it later and thanked her for the effort.
Once I was alone again, I buried my head in my hands and groaned, then I mind linked my betas and asked them to gather my council members for a meeting in a few hours.
A meeting so we could discuss what I’d be doing with this mate of mine.
I went to get this done and over with.
All my council members were present, along with my three betas that were available. The large table in the conference room was filled up, and a cup of tea was in front of everyone.
My betas had briefly explained the situations to them, and now it was time to give their verdicts.
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“Before the opinion starts rolling in, I want to put it out here that I don’t want this woman as a mate. Apart from her being known as a shameless cheat and easy lay on the internet, she has also been once mated, then rejected and demoted. It’s just like I’d be eating a dog’s vomit should I accept her, and I believe this pack deserves better than that.”
Once I was done speaking, I sat down and everyone nodded. My beast was displeased, he didn’t like how I was speaking about Elena. But it wasn’t like I was lying, it had just made those things up. Everything I just said was the truth, and the quicker he accepted it, the better.
“While what you’re saying is truc, might I point out that beggars can’t be choosers. We’re not in a situation to be picky. If you let this woman slip through your fingers, you might be punished by the moon goddess, and this pack would in turn suffer for it. Your curse already prevents you from rejecting her, so I suggest you go ahead and accept her.”
A few murmurs went through the crowd as a second person stood up. “I suggest that you accept her as well, your majesty. After all, we’ve all been praying for this day to come for over a decade.”
“But our king might look weak should he claim a woman like this. A strong woman is supposed to rule by his side. Someone powerful, whose powers are supposed to measure to him. This woman doesn’t sound strong or powerful, she just sounds loose. I suggest he tries to be rid of her. Death is supposed to automatically sever a bond right, then I suggest that.”
My eyes narrowed on the one that just spoke. Mario.
My hands clenched tightly on my knees and I felt rags start to bubble through me. I wasn’t pleased by that suggestion. Sure, I didn’t want her, but to kill her? That’s just… wrong, and my beast was struggling to come out so he could strike at Mario’s fucking face for daring ti suggest that.
“You fool, you’ll anger his beast! Apologize right now!” That was Zion, one of my betas, and that was when I realized that my anger was visible on my face.
Mario’s eyes
widened in realization and everyone was tense.
“I apologize, your majesty. I was a little out of line. Pardon me, please.”
My jaw was clenched tightly and I had to work my jaw muscles till it opened, then I let out a sharp exhale and forced my beast down.
“Be careful, Mario.” I finally said in a low voice and everyone let out relieved sighs.
Zion cleared his throat and urged the meeting forward, and I briefly let my eyes fall close.
“I also suggest the king doesn’t settle down with this woman.” A different person spoke this time.
“Our choices are limited in this situation. Remember why we kept hoping that you’d one day find your mate? Because apart from her being the only one that would be able to contain the venom in your fangs, she’s also the only one that can birth an heir for you.” Alpha Vegan explained while standing.
Like the venom in my fangs, there’s one in my semen as well. It was poisonous to anyone that wasn’t my mate. The time Naya swallowed my seed after sucking me off, she almost died.
My semen was a special kind as it also got affected by my curse. It was very much fertile- I’ve gone through a
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series of tests to confirm that. However, all the women who I’ve had my sperm inseminated into, ends up losing it three days later. Over and over again till I stopped trying. I even tried getting Naya pregnant once. but like in the past, it came down after three days.
My soothsayer then reminded me of the fact that only my fated mate would be able to carry my seed full term. Without me finding her, I’ll never have an heir. So, I desperately searched for my mate for years.
And now, I’m fully aware that my throne isn’t safe. My council members were aware as well. Without an heir, it was extremely unsafe. I was certain my father was dying this throne again and looking for a means to get control over it.
After I challenged and defeated him and got this throne from him, was the day we became enemies.
“What is your decision gonna be, your majesty?”
I let out a sigh and glanced over at the end of the conference table. I knew the logical thing to do was to accept Elena as my mate. To bite and form a bond between us.
But all the circumstances around her were holding me back. Seeing how she’s known for cheating, I won’t be bonding with her even after accepting her. I’d just accept her on paper and that would be it. She won’t be revealed to the public either, nor would she become the luna of this country. I wasn’t certain of what I was gonna do about the luna of Lunas‘ throne, but one thing was already certain- she wasn’t worthy of ruling beside me. Mario was right about something at least. I deserve someone strong and powerful to rule beside me, someone with a sparking and impressive reputation, and not someone like this.
So, I’ve decided that I’ll accept her as my mate to an extent, and only for her to serve a purpose to me. She’ll bear me an heir, and nothing more.
I didn’t trust her, only a fool to trust someone who could betray her mate. She also proved me right that she was working with my father when I caught them having a conversation this morning.
There would be nothing between us. We won’t be a couple. I’ll never bite her again, or create a mate bond between us. I’ll make her sign a contract, she’ll only bare me a child, then I’ll send her away.
Since I won’t be bonded to her, it should be fine, right?
It would be fine.
I’m very sure of it.
After I announced my decision to the board, they were fine with it. Some of them were worried about the empty Luna seat and some suggested a stand–in Luna, because the public are starting to get agitated at the lack of one this whole time.
I assured them we’d discuss further about that in a few days before leaving the conference room.
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