Chapter 4 Calming the beast
Prince Kai’s POV
When my father, Lycan King Geo, told me to follow him on a short trip to the Valeria pack earlier today, I almost refused. Now, as I watch the pretty little siren run away from me as fast as she can with her delectable hips swaying all the way, I’m glad I didn’t refuse to come. Valeria pack is one of the numerous packs directly under our territory so it’s normal for me to visit this private oasis once in a while. I found it a few years back when I was traveling across the lands. I didn’t know that a certain little flower discovered it as well. Although, it’s possible she might be telling the truth and had no idea that I visited here frequently like her.
At first, I thought she deliberately stalked me to try and seduce me–it’s not like I don’t get that often anyway– but the way she reacted to my touch, her shock and fear made me realize that she absolutely didn’t think anyone would be here.
A low chuckle escapes me as I think of the moment I saw her arrive. She didn’t even bother to look around, she just stripped right in front of me, giving me a front row seat to gaze at her sinfully perfect body.
I couldn’t take my eyes off her perfect tiny waist and those wide hips with the slight dip. It was dark, but my Lycan vision allowed me to see everything. The deep blue of her eyes was striking, but it was her hair that truly did it for me.
I’ve never seen hair that white, long, and wavy. It was so long that it touched her waist. It drew me in instantly and made my cock rock hard. I immediately imagined wrapping that silky mane around my fist while I drove into her from behind. Fuck, I need to get laid as soon as possible. I haven’t had those in a while because I don’t like hurting normal she-wolves. Only Lycans can match my strength in bed. Every time I fucked a regular she-wolf, my beast always swallowed her wolf, leaving her empty and never the same. One of the burdens of being the most powerful species in Lycanthropy.
When she stepped forward, her skin looked creamy and so soft that I craved touching her. That was why I stayed perfectly still in the water, waiting. I didn’t move until she entered the tub and placed herself right on top of my body.
The moment I touched her and looked into those deep blue eyes, I felt that unmistakable pull. It was a mate bond, something I’ve never felt with anyone else. Not even with my betrothed. My beast wolf, Vlad, started pacing restlessly inside me, growling and wanting to bite and mark her on the spot. I had to use every ounce of my strength to hold him back.
If she hadn't tried to call me a rapist, I would’ve fucked her right there until she could hardly walk. But I didn't. I am Prince Kai Morningstar. I can have anyone I want. Women usually come to me willingly, begging for a taste. I don’t need to force anyone.
But this girl, whoever she is, I’m going to have her. I hope she’s part of the Valeria pack because I’m not done with her yet.
Before I met her in the water, my only goal for this trip was to help my father execute the unfortunate thief who dared to steal his priceless treasure. Now, catching the scent of that sweet she-wolf has made this little trip much more interesting. I can’t wait to see her again.
I’ve just pulled on my clothes when I hear someone approaching. I know that scent anywhere. It’s my Beta and best friend, Damon.
"Kai! I’ve been looking for you," he says, stepping into the clearing. "King Geo is ready to proceed to Valeria. The convoy is waiting. What are you doing out here anyway?"
He suddenly stops, his eyes narrowing as he looks at my face. "What?" I snap, adjusting my collar.
Damon looks at me suspiciously. "You’re hiding something. You actually look like you’re in a great mood. That hasn't happened in months."
I shake my head and tell him to mind his business as I brush past him. Damon just snickers, hitting my chest playfully with the back of his hand. "Wait, who were you fucking in the middle of the woods, Kai? I just hope you didn’t kill the poor girl with that Lycan libido of yours."
I ignore my foolish friend’s words and keep walking. Damon Firebrand is a Lycan wolf, descended from a line that has served as Betas to my family for generations. Our relationship is different, though. We’ve been best friends since childhood, ever since he nearly died saving my life from a pack of demon wolves. He understands me better than anyone, and usually, we don’t keep secrets. But he doesn’t need to know that I almost lost control with a stranger in the stone tub.
When I reach the main camp, my father, King Geo, greets me. "There you are, son. It’s time to proceed. The sooner we can get this done, the sooner I can get back to my Queen."
My younger sister, Kara, smirks as she walks toward her horse. "You were gone a long time, Kai. Probably hunting down innocent wolves for a midnight snack?"
My father laughs at her joke, but I just glare at her.
"Okay, it’s time to move!" my father announces to the rest of the soldiers.
"Father," I say, stepping forward. "Why don't we change into our beast forms and run? It's faster than these slow transports. If we arrive earlier than expected, we can catch the Valeria pack off guard."
I don’t need to tell them that the actual reason I’m itching to get there is because I need to find that girl again immediately.
Kara tries to complain, but my father agrees. Within seconds, our clothes are removed and the sounds of bones shifting fills the air. Five of us transform into our massive Lycan beast forms. We are larger, darker, and more lethal than any standard wolf.
With a collective howl, we take off, sprinting through the woods at a blurring speed, heading straight for the Valeria pack house.
As we breeze through the woods, Vlad growls with excitement, the adrenaline surging through our veins. My muscles ripple under my thick, dark fur with every powerful movement. Even without trying, I am faster than the rest of the group, leaving my father and Damon in the dust.
I love the feeling of running. It reminds me that I am powerful. It’s the reason everyone in the kingdom fears me and why I am already one of the top leaders at the Krypton Academy. I might only be twenty-one years old, but the power vibrating in my blood feels centuries old.
We move so fast we are nothing but a blur, covering vast distances in a matter of minutes. As we approach the Valeria pack gates, the silence of the night is shattered. A heavy bell starts ringing, signaling our arrival. The sound makes my claws retract and extend in anticipation.
Whoever the thief is will definitely die by my hand today. Hopefully, shedding a little blood will calm Vlad’s restlessness for sometime.
