Taming Her Beastly Mate
The Lycan Princess Chapter 23

Kurt entered the packhouse after heading back from the training grounds. The cry of his mate echoed from upstairs. In a sprint, he raced up the stairs only to collide into the chest of Aiden.

“Easy, Kurt.” Aiden held his shoulders as Kurt looked past him at the open door.

“Let me pass.” Kurt growled as Aiden gripped him tighter.

“She is fine. She was refusing the nullifying scale but she doesn’t have a choice. My father has ordered it for the pack’s safety and hers. Same with the baby. We tried to explain it won’t hurt either of them, but she doesn’t trust us.”

“Aiden, let me go to her.” Kurt looked into his Alpha’s eyes, pleading with him.

“Yes, you can go. You can help calm her down, but Kurt…”

“I know.” He smiled and nodded his head. He knew the baby and Colleen both had to have the scales.

“We haven’t done anything yet. We just informed her, and she started panicking. I was on my way to get you… Come on.” Aiden patted Kurt’s back and they both walked down the hall.

The moment Kurt stepped into the room his eyes found the distressed eyes of his mate. She was crying and clutching Sullivan to her chest tightly.

“Kurt.” Her voice quivered as he rushed to her side. He sat next to her on the bed and wrapped a comforting arm around her.

“Easy, Colleen. I know this is scary for you, but I promise it is only to protect you both. It doesn’t hurt.” He looked into her wild and scared eyes and frowned. “Don’t you believe me?”

“What if it is something that kills Sully and makes me unconscious? What if it is to drug me into just accepting his death or forgetting him?”

“At this point I am beginning to think there isn’t anything redeemable about that pack.” Freya mumbled, thinking maybe she should travel to the pack too. It’s been a while since she had unsheathed her daggers.

“Sully is my son too…” Kurt’s breath caught in his throat as he said what he was thinking out loud. He watched as Colleen searched his eyes and he gave her a gentle smile. “I’ve told you that I’m just waiting for you to accept me and that it is your choice. However, in my heart I have already accepted both you and Sullivan. He is my pup too. I would never allow anyone to hurt either of you. I know that is hard for you to understand, but it is true.”

“Also, Colleen, please think about this. The royal bloodlines are standing in this room. We are strong enough to force this on you if we wanted. If we wanted to hurt you we already would have done it. This pack is not like your pack. I know that you don’t know of life outside of your pack, but you must start by trusting someone.” Wyatt watched as Colleen’s mint-green eyes looked at him timidly.

Diana watched as Wyatt straightened up and looked down the hall. “Aiden and Diana, please see this through, Sam is back and I’m going to get his full report.” She watched as Wyatt and Freya both walked out of the room, shutting the door behind them.

“Colleen?” Diana whispered, noticing her fearful eyes. “You look scared.”

“It’s just… I know this seems hypocritical of me but… all the royals have vampire in them. Vampires aren’t to be trusted. They even changed you. We don’t know—”

“Colleen,” Kurt said firmly, not liking what he was hearing.

“Kurt, she doesn’t mean any harm,” Aiden said as he moved closer to the bed. “Colleen, Diana is my mate and I love her. Should I not have marked her because I also have vampire in me? Being a vampire doesn’t make you evil. Being part fairy doesn’t make you evil, right?” He watched as she chewed on her inner cheek and slowly nodded her head.

“The truth is… I don’t mind it. What does that mean?” She whispered.

“It means you have enough common sense to see when something doesn’t make sense. Like I am sure you have enough common sense to know that these scales are not going to hurt you or Sully… right?” Diana smiled as Colleen inhaled, slowly nodding her head. “Good.” She looked at Kurt and handed him the two scales. “You won’t feel a thing, I promise.”

“See, that was it,” Kurt said as he let Sullivan hold his finger. “You didn’t even feel a thing, did you Champ?” His other arm rested around Colleen. His fingers traced softly over her side, offering her comfort. He enjoyed the warmth of holding her close. Her body leaned into him slightly and he felt her relax. He moved his head to the side so that his nose was buried in her dark, silky hair. Her sweet scent sent tingles through him as he gently inhaled it. “Are you okay?” He murmured, feeling her nod her head slightly.

Kurt took a deep breath and looked down at his mate, his heart swelling with love and affection for her and THEIR child. His beast claimed the child as his own. Sully was his pup, and he would protect them both with his life. He would be there to help Colleen and give her a better life. He didn’t know much about being a mate or a father, but he vowed to be the best one he could be. His lips brushed against her head, showing his affection for her.

“I’m sorry I’m a mental mess…” She whispered, her voice laced with regret. She looked up at him with tear-filled eyes, suddenly feeling sorry for him. He seemed like such a great guy, and she was who he got as a mate. A discarded piece of trash with emotional trauma. Plus, she already had a pup that was not his own. In her pack, they would consider her ruined goods. And Sully would have been disposed of immediately as abominable trash. It was wrong… she knew it was wrong. Yet, she still felt tainted. She didn’t deserve anyone else. Kurt pulled his hand from Sullivan and tilted her face towards him. He leaned his forehead against hers, staring at her eyes.

“Please don’t say things like that. Don’t say bad things about my mate. She is perfect and exactly who I need.” His hot breath pelted against her lips, sizzling them with his emotions.

Colleen’s breath hitched as she looked at Kurt’s intense gaze. The love he had for her was evident in his eyes and she felt her heart swell with love for him as well. His lips lowered to hers and she felt a rush of electricity course through her body as they kissed. Softly, delicately, as if there was a chance she could break.

As they pulled away, Kurt rested his forehead against hers, a small smile playing on his lips. “You’re perfect,” he whispered, his eyes locking with hers. “Don’t ever think otherwise.”

Aiden and Diana stood at the foot of the bed, watching the intimate moment between the mates. Aiden placed a hand on Diana’s waist, pulling her close. This was what having a mate was all about. To have that someone who will stick by you no matter what. Who will tell you that you’re amazing even on your worst days. Someone who will love you unconditionally and help you become a better person. He squeezed Diana gently and the two of them quietly left the room to give the couple some privacy.

As the door closed behind them, Colleen and Kurt were left alone once again. They sat in silence for a few moments, just enjoying each other’s company. Colleen leaned her head against Kurt’s chest, listening to his heartbeat as he held her close. She felt safe in his arms, like nothing could ever harm her.

Kurt held Colleen in his arms, feeling her body melt into his as they embraced. He knew that she was still scared and uncertain about their future, but he would do everything in his power to make her feel safe and loved. He wanted to make her forget all of her fears and insecurities, he wanted to show her true happiness.

“I love you,” Kurt said suddenly, breaking the silence. “I know we haven’t known each other for very long, but I feel like I’ve known you my whole life. You’re the missing piece to my puzzle, Colleen. I don’t know what I would do without you.”

Colleen felt her eyes and nose begin to burn as tears welled in her eyes. She didn’t know what to say but she knew she felt safe in his arms. She wanted to give herself to him and trust him fully. She wanted what seemed too good to be true. But there was a deep fear inside of her. Even though Kurt was a lycan he was still part fairy. And her pack would come for her, and they would kill him.

Noticing her silence, Kurt quickly added, “You don’t have to say anything. I’m not trying to rush you. I just think it is important that you know my feelings for you and Sully. I love you both.”

Colleen felt a lump form in her throat, making it difficult to swallow. She didn’t know what to say, but she knew she couldn’t keep her fears bottled up forever.

“Kurt, I need to tell you something,” she said, her voice barely above a whisper.

Kurt looked down at her with concern etched on his face, waiting for her to speak.

“I’m scared,” Colleen began, feeling her heart race in her chest. “I’m scared that something will happen to you because of me. My pack won’t accept you; they’ll see you as a threat and they’ll come after you. Even though you are with a deserter, it won’t matter.”

Kurt’s expression softened as he listened to her words. “Colleen, I don’t think you quite understand the strength of the pack you are in. The Children of the Moon could send a pack ten times their size and the Diamond pack would still win the fight. Plus… I am a lycan, Colleen. They are werewolves and can’t compete with me in strength. I won’t let anything happen to you or Sully. I’ll protect you both with my life—”

“It’s about you, Kurt. They will come after you… you could be killed just for being with me. I can’t endanger you like that.”

Kurt smiled and a gentle chuckle left his lips. “I am not in any danger. The Diamond pack is going to the Children of the Moon. Everything is getting taken care of. They will never come after you again. There will be new leaders and—”

“Don’t you understand?” Colleen’s voice was now hysterical as she shook her head. Tears streamed down her face as she looked into Kurt’s eyes. “There is no one there to be a new leader. Whoever you choose… it won’t matter. Maybe some of the women want things differently, but the men are set in their ways. The Children of the Moon won’t change unless they are taken over. Even if that happens, they would bide their time to take out the new leaders.”

“Are you telling me none of the men think differently? What about your family there?”

Colleen shook her head with tears quietly trickling. “My brother had my neck in his grasp when he found out I had been with a fairy. He would have killed me if the Alpha didn’t stop him. They needed me alive as a breeder. Our gene pool gets smaller and smaller…” She scoffed and pursed her lips together. “That was the only reason I wasn’t killed… because I have a womb.”

Kurt’s face twisted in anger as he listened to Colleen’s words. He couldn’t believe that her own pack would treat her that way, labeling her as nothing more than a breeder. It made his b***d boil to think of the pain and suffering that Colleen had endured at the hands of her own kind.

“Aiden will do what is necessary… one way or another. The Children of the Moon will either be changed or…” He paused as he stared into her light green eyes. “In either case,” he cupped her cheek, wiping the tears from her skin, “nothing is going to happen to me… to you… or to Sully. You don’t need to worry about me. Don’t be scared. No more fear, Colleen. I’m here… and you can trust in me.” Warm tingles pricked his fingertips as they rested on her face.

She leaned her cheek into his hand as she stared at him. The warmth from his hand was welcomed and she found herself relaxing from his touch. When he kissed her earlier everything seemed so clear. She could envision a life with him and their future. It felt bright and loving. Her eyes drifted to his lips, and she wondered if it was okay to taste them again. Or was it wrong? She felt confused but he felt right.

As if sensing her thoughts, Kurt leaned down and pressed his lips against hers. His lips were soft and tender, moving with a subtle thirst for her. New sensations began to rise, and he pulled apart before it began to take over. He looked at her once more, his gaze intense and unwavering.

“I love you, Colleen,” he said, his voice low and husky with emotion. “And you…” he kissed the tip of her nose, “are going to fall in love with me. I’m going to love you like you’ve never been loved and be the best father to Sully. And you will never want another because I will fill every emotional void that you have. I’ll never stop telling you how amazing and perfect you are. And how wonderful Sully is. I’ll be your home from now on.”

Colleen looked up at Kurt, her breath hitching once more as she gazed into his eyes. Her bottom l*p trembled as she exhaled a shuddering word, “Promise?”

“Promise.”

Kurt sealed their promise with another k**s, deepening it this time. Colleen melted into his embrace, feeling the passion and love that he had promised her. Everything around them faded, the world only consisting of the two of them. It felt like time stopped, and all that mattered was the love that THEY shared. Inwardly, Colleen smiled, a sense of peace spreading inside of her. She finally knew it… that this warmth that Kurt brought her… it came from the love that was blossoming for him.

The soft cooing noise from Sullivan brought the couple away from each other’s lips. They looked down to see the bright-eyed infant looking up at them.

“Come here, Champ.” Kurt said, scooping Sullivan out of his mother’s arms. “I’m sure your momma wants to get a shower and then maybe go for a walk around the pack?” he asked as he looked at her. “I’m sure you are tired of being cooped up.” He watched as she nodded her head slipping off the side of the bed. She walked to the bathroom door and turned to look at him.

“Kurt…”

He raised his brows with a soft smile on his lips.

“I… think… I might love you too.” She said quickly, then darted into the bathroom.

Kurt grinned widely and lifted Sullivan up. “Did you hear that? I told you I’d get your momma to love me. Now… can you say Da Da?”