The Rejected Werewolf Princess by Didiadeyemi

RYKER'S POV

I stayed silent next to Camilla wondering if I should tell her about the fact that we had the dagger or not. It was seated in the drawer by our bedside. It was not the smartest place to keep it but it was also the one place I knew nobody would check. Our room was practically out of bounds to people. I debated it the entire time we were with the girls and through dinner.

I didn’t realize I was so lost in my thoughts until after we laid the girls down for bed, Camilla stopped me in the hallway. “Is everything okay?” she asked and I nodded. “You've been lost in your head throughout today. I know we just found out about Reina and that could be it but-"

“That's not it,” I cut her off and her brows furrowed in confusion. “Come with me, I need to show you something.” She said nothing as she followed quietly behind me but I could feel her bustling curiosity. She had a million questions, that much was clear but she managed to keep her mouth shut until we got to our room. I could feel her staring at me the entire time and I hoped I wasn’t making the wrong choice when I pulled open the drawer and pulled out the dagger. Her eyes widened to the point of saucers and she stared up at me like she had just seen a ghost.

“Where did you get this?” her voice was carefully soft and guarded. “Isn't this-"

“Yes,” I cut her off. “I've had it since when you went missing. It washed up shore and I kept it. I didn’t know I would need it later”

“Why didn’t you just give it to Reina so she would leave us alone?” she asked and I stilled. “This is what she wants, isn't it? If we give it to her then she doesn’t have to attack. We can end this in seconds.”

I snatched the dagger back and placed it in the drawer. “We can’t do that.”

She had her hands crossed over her chest and her brows raised. She definitely didn’t agree with me on my choice regarding the dagger and I thought of the best way to explain it to her. I had also thought about just giving it to Rein. but I couldn't.

“What is the guarantee that she will leave us alone?” I asked her. “We don't know Reina and from what we do know o her, she cannot be trusted. I don’t believe for one minute that she will leave us alone. Besides, why does she want the dagger of all things? There has to be something about it that she doesn’t want us to find out.”

work the

it right. I am sure there is someon or something out there that can

for just wanting this to be over quickly? Maybe if we give it to her then she

look. “Are you trying to

her shoulder. It proved to be the right move because

lean against me. I wasn't sure how long we stayed there but I didn’t move until she did first. Once she pulled away slightly, I pulled her to her feet with me and started undoing the laces at the back of her dress. She didn’t stop me

are you doing?” she asked but I stayed silent. “Ryker,

said simply as I undid the last lace and her dress pooled

soft in all the right places and she was mine, standing in front of me and doing nothing to hide from me. I couldnt stop myself from cupping her head and kissing her lips. It was meant to be a soft peck and nothing more but

harsh breath. “That was not what I meant when I said I wanted

and shrugged. “As long as it works, I don't

didn’t fight her as she wrapped her arms around my neck. I figured there was nothing wrong with spending one night with my mate. If there was one person that was guaranteed to make me forget about everything- it was

up and Camilla was fast asleep and curled uj by my side. She looked peaceful and the stress of the last few days was absent from her face. I didn’t want to wake her but I knew if I moved, she would, so I stayed there for what felt like another hour. I kissed the top of her head once the sun started to rise and slowly got out of bed. It was a

is the next course of action?” Juan asked after a beat

have about six days before she attacks and I plan to use that time to find out whatever I can about her. She is

do you plan to do that? The

don't want to use any more witches,” I cut him off. “I don’t fancy seeing people die just to help us out. I might have an idea though. Camilla’s father built a vacation house over the land where the witch coven used to be. There is someone there- Briggs- he knows everything about them. He might have some information for us. I will send out spies to give him a message.

slowly. “Okay, what do you need me