The Prince’s Unwilling mate by Mutya

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I was at a loss for words at Isabella’s kind gesture, there was no way I would say no to this. Not just because it is a tradition I would love to share with my daughter if I will be blessed with one. But because Isabella feels like a second mother to me. Not just my mother–in–law. And as excited as I am to start my future with Griffin here. As much as I enjoy living here and getting to know the pack. It feels good to still have a bit of family here. So with Daniel living here, and Griffin’s family, I feel more at home than I thought I would.

Funny how when Dillion asked me the first time I met him if I would be. willing to leave my pack. Leave my family and go and live in another pack. I gave him the most noncommittal answers. Because A I was so sure I would never be chosen by Griffin and, B had not felt like a part of the pack for so long. Now his pack feels like my pack, even without the transition being finalized. And the family of the Crown Prince I was so set to avoid feels like family, too.

That’s why I did not hesitate when Rodrick showed up at our doorstep. I had a responsibility towards my new family and my pack. What I told Griffin was the truth, I was finally convinced him and I would have a whole lifetime of making memories ahead of us. And I was sure Isabella‘ s kind and thoughtful gift was not the reason they needed to speak with

1. us.

After hugging Isabella, I sat down and passed around the food I brought

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with me. Looking at Rodrick, waiting for him to tell is the bad news.

“The Elder council has decided not to wait until we find David. They want to put Hannah on trial in two weeks” Rodrick got the hint and immediately explained why we were gathered there.

It didn’t register with me why this would be bad news at first. Or why it meant Griffin and I had to interrupt our date to discuss this. Slowly, like I tried to block it out but lost against my own mind, the realization dawned on me. Going to trial means there would be a court, I would have to testify. Tell the city of Elder Wolves and everyone remotely interested in what happened to my experiences during that horrible time in my life. A time in my life that caused me to visit a therapist almost every weekday because of how much it had hurt me. How much it still

hurts me.

badly this whole ordeal influenced my life. All while showing the people I still was the strong and kind Princess. In most cases, the victims are asked for an idea about the punishment too. As the Princess and future Queen, what I say will be scrutinized. No matter what they did to me as the future ruler of the entire nation, I would need to make sure to be just in whatever punishment I requested.

Nation,

Darling, is there anything, anything at all we can help you with?” I had drowned out the other’s talking as I was coming to terms with what this news meant for me. But Griffin’s

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voice pulled me back

be there for me and to just be himself. So that is what I told him. Rodrick and Isabella told me they would be there for

pack when she was kidnapped, so Alpha Cedric is going

he was right at the time I was a wolf kidnapped from his pack property. A wolf under his protection, so in kidnapping me, David and his helpers

another topic we need to address, Ayla, you are still not officially a member of the pack. Most wolves in our pack are understanding, of what you have been through and the effect it has on you. But as you know, some pack members are not as open to having you as Griffin’s mate. More so out of personal reasons than because of you. The thing is, with you seemingly not committing to each other, they had grounds to spread rumors. You and Griffin being marked will help with

to go on.

what she was hinting at. If I

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I needed to be accepted into the pack sooner rather than later. Which didn’t bother me at all, it made perfect sense and I was ready to fully become a member of the

through I was ready to become an official member of the pack where I found my happiness again and the pack. where I

so I can cut my–bond with the White Oak pack to form one with the

rush you but sadly I think there is a bit of rush” She answered me without any hesitation.