ALEC.
"No."
"What about this one?"
"Nope."
"This one?"
"Are you joking? No!"
I sat back in my office as my best friend and soon to be Beta Evan, turned pages of potential Luna candidates.
My father has insisted that if I want the throne by time I am twenty one, I have to either find my mate, or take a chosen one.
Taking a chosen mate, is completely off the cards.
Yes, I'm notorious for being selfish.
Yes, I'm notorious for being rude.
One thing I have always said, this that my Luna, my mate, my future Queen who will reign by my side... is the only woman for me.
I'd rather die than take a chosen mate.
That's one reason I absolutely despise the Dale Monarchy.
The reason our Kingdoms have been at war for centuries is because centuries ago, Alpha King Darius of Beryngold had a daughter, her name was Maria.
She was beautiful, long dark brown hair, deep brown eyes, kind, caring and extremely smart.
Alpha King Thane of Laryndale being the selfish prick that he was, announced her as his mate, marked her and tossed her to the side while he and his multiple mistresses mated too.
It turns out, being a Queen doesn't make you invincible. And Maria died due to the betrayal of the matebond.
Maria's father, Alpha King Darius, declared war on Laryndale but time and time again, they defeated us.
The Dale Monarchy are dirty, they use old tricks, witches, warlocks, Vampire's... we are at peace, for now. When I become King, I want no association with them at all.
They suck sympathy out of other kingdoms, they drain them of their resources to find their lost daughter.
Please, Ember Vanderbilt was a lot of things but she wasn't stupid. Arrogant, yes. Intelligent, yes. Goddess she was beautiful but it didn't take away the fact that her parents and family are evil.
I don't believe for a single second that Ember just disappeared. She was calculated, could read a room better than anybody else. It wouldn't surprise me if she was hidden in plain sight or, if she jetted off where they wouldn't find her.
"Dude!"
"Huh?" I turned my attention to Evan who rolled his eyes.
"You will have girls fawning over you at University, lots of Alpha's daughters-"
"This discussion is over. The only woman I want, is my mate. If I have to wait till im 30. So be it." I stated as I stood up and moved away from the table.
Walking out the door, I see my supposed future Gamma heading over to me, her bleached blonde hair tied into a bun, face caked in make up and flashing her body for all people to see.
Mia, will never be my Gamma. This is something my parents were hoping would blossom into a romance but yet again, it failed.
Something about her doesn't sit right with me. Gage, my wolf, also cannot stand her.
"Hey Al," she beamed and I gave her a curt nod.
"It's Your Highness or Prince Alec." I answered and her face paled beneath her layers of makeup. "And put some clothes on, you're a ranked member not a prostitute." I snarled before storming past her and walking into my mother's study.
Her brown eyes shone as I entered. She pushed up her glasses and smiled as I sat down opposite her.
"Mother." I acknowledged her and she sighed.
"Alec, we just want what's best for you." she spoke softly. "If you want the Kingdom-"
"I won't take over without my mate." I assured her. "I won't accept a chosen mate." I breathed out and she nodded her head, closing her computer and taking my hand.
"Whatever makes you happy my darling." she winked. "Are you excited to start university?" she asked and I nodded.
"The first in our family."
"The first in this entire generation of Royals. Speaking of university... we met your guard today." a slight twinkle in her eyes.
Amusement filled her features and I arched an eyebrow.
My mother is a calm and serious woman, she tends not to find humour in serious situations.
"Yes, she is quite the fire cracker." she smiled. "You will get a long well."
"She?' I asked snd my mother.nodded.
"She, is the best of the best. I have seen footage of her fighting, honestly, I might speak to your father about having her as Head of Combat here after she has been your guard." My mothers looked in a daze as she spoke of my guard, almost in awe.
"Well I look forward to meeting her." I smiled. "I'm sure we will get on."
"We'll let's hope so. I think she will absolutely hate you but we will see." my mum chuckled as she started to write things down.
Laughing as I stood up, I headed out and to the floor where me and my future mate will be staying.
Opening my bedroom door, I lay down on my bed, running my fingers through my hair.
Most males my age would sleep around, potentially have children with shewolves that aren't their mates.
I on one hand, haven't even touched a girl.
My body and mind is for my mate only and I will not share myself with anyone else. I just hope my mate has done the same.
Not that it would change my mind, I just hope that she would wait for me as I have for her.
Glancing at the clock, I sighed. Its currently four in the afternoon, I have two hours before I meet my new guard.
I just hope she takes it easy as I can't have any more crazy women in my life.