Warrior Princess
Chapter 19

Samanthas POV

He coughs and chokes due to my hit, but he shakes his head. I’m pulled off of him by his pal and I am thrown to the opposite side of the ring. I land on my back and roll a few feet away. I see them stalking towards me. Both of them shift simultaneously. The tall dude is a rusty brown wolf, and short and stocky is a creamy color. Reminds me of alfredo.

Man, I’m hungry we need to wrap this up to eat!

They charge at me and I jump up to avoid them shifting in the air. I land on all four paws and shake out my fur. The sun hits it and it almost shines and sparkles. I look at my dad and brother for a second and they look at me in awe.

“Hey, twin.” jake says through the link. I chuckle as I am pulled back by my tail. I yelp at the surprised pain and turn and swipe my paw at the a*****e. But really the tail? He released and snapped his jaws at me.

Rusty wolf is sitting observing my wolf and Alfredo boy. He charges at me using his body to push me back. We tumble for a bit until I kick him off. My kick sent him tumbling back and he hit his head on a tree. Knocked out for now. Rusty boy takes this as his chance to intervene. Jaws snapping fur flying, but they stick true to their word. No kill shots have been taken. They haven’t even drawn b***d. They are formidable fighters for sure.

I see my opportunity to end this. He left his neck exposed. I twist my body as quickly as I can and latch my jaws into his neck and stand to my full 5-foot height. His wolf struggles in my hold. I growl loudly as if to say Submit. I let my Beta Aura show through when I growl a second time. I dig my teeth a little deeper into his neck. Not enough to pierce the skin but enough to hurt like hell.

I see Alfredo is still down for the count. He realizes this too and Rusty boy stops fighting and submits. I drop him and help him stand using my wolf head. I assess him for injuries and playfully yip at him to let him know no hard feelings. He bows his head and we both stalk over to his friend. I nudge him with my snout, and he opens his eyes. He huffs clearly embarrassed that he got shown up by a girl. But he didn’t know who I was for him to last this long against me is no easy task. Not to sound cocky but I’ve been training since I was 10 for hours every day.

I nudge him again assessing him for injuries as well. When I see a swollen lump in his leg, I realize it’s broken. I use my wolf body to pull him up and prop him up against me. He whimpers, but his wolf seems grateful for the good sportsmanship. Both wolves immediately bow and show their necks in submission and I see Kasen has approached us. He runs his hand through my soft fur up to my head and scratches behind my ear. This is the first time he’s seen my wolf not covered in b***d and dirt and he looks mesmerized.

“My mate, my queen, you are stunning. You also never cease to amaze me.” Both wolves I fought look at me with shock understanding they just sparred with their luna, and queen and had made a bet for a date. Their tails tuck between their legs expecting the worst. He just laughs it off and pats the warriors on the back.

“You both fought well. Joey take Todd to the hospital and has his leg set properly before he heals.” So their names are Joey and todd. Saved in the memory bank. At least I don’t have to call them Alfredo anymore.

“Speaking of, I am starving, and I want some Alfredo. Let’s go, my treat!” All the guys agree and Kasen goes.

“Speaking of, I am starving, and I want some Alfredo. Let’s go, my treat!” All the guys agree and Kasen goes.

“Why alfredo though?” Jake just laughs.

“Knowing sam, she was thinking with her stomach during that fight.” The others look at me in confusion, but Jake gets it.

We all go to the castles main dining room and I bring out the Alfredo I made. I don’t think I’ve ever heard so many grown men m**n at the same time. Mom pats my back. “you remembered my recipe?” I nod.

“Yes, but with a twist. My own secret ingredient.” She just shakes her head with a smile. We finish lunch and I go to shower and get ready for my date with Kasen. It is in just a couple of hours and I still stink from training.

I get in the shower and wash all of the dirt and grime away and the realization im going on my first date in 2 years scares me. He’s my mate. I shouldn’t be nervous. I finish washing and decide to blowdry my hair. He said to dress warm.

3 hours later my hair is dried, my makeup done, 2 panic attacks in, and dressed in fleece lined leggings, a warm sweater and a jacket and scarf with some riding boots. I walk down to the gardens and see him propped against the gates waiting for me. He smiles once he sees me and he greets me by picking me up and spinning me around in a big hug.

“You look amazing, love. Let’s go.” He takes me to the garage and I see a Jeep Wrangler. “We need something with 4-wheel drive to get where we’re going.” I nod and he hands me a travel mug of hot cocoa. Any guy who gives his woman chocolate and food is a keeper.

We set off on our journey and I notice we are going towards the mountain range. We get to a dead end and he parks the jeep.

“We walk the rest of the way. It is not far.” not far my a*s. I’m in shape, but hiking a mountain is not my forte.

“Alright, close your eyes. There’s something I want to show you. It’s my favorite place.” I do as instructed and he leads me for a few minutes.

“When I say open, you can look.” He whispers close enough to my ear that it gives me shivers. “Open.”

I slowly open my eyes and blink them into focus. “Oh wow.”

From where we are we can see all of the mountains, and the Kingdom below. It is absolutely beautiful.

“Kasen, this is amazing. You can see everything from up here.” he wraps his arms around me from behind and rests his head on my shoulder.

“I know, I sometimes come up here and just watch the pack. Atlas loves it too. He feels pride when we’re up here. It’s our personal thinking space. No one knows it is here but me and now you. I had built a little hut that I sometimes stay in when I need some space. It’s got a fireplace, wood burning stove, and a bed. It’s all I really need sometimes.” I turn my head and k**s his cheek.

“do you ever wish you weren’t king sometimes? That you were just a normal werewolf?” he ponders my question.

“Sometimes, but I know deep down I was made for great things. I would be so restless without my job and who I am as a person. This is who I am, and I embrace it.” He is so thoughtful about his words and how he speaks. We sit on the ledge of the overlook and embrace each other. We talk about everything and just take the evening to get closer. As the sun sets, I look out in awe. He brushes my hair out of my face and behind my ear. He takes his fingers and turns my head to have me face him.

“You are so beautiful mate.” and he leans in and k****s me. This k**s is slow and steady. I can feel the love and passion pouring out. It was in this moment I knew I was ready for us to mark each other, but is he ready to mark me and be marked by me? Only time will tell. He breaks the k**s and rests his forehead on mine.

“You are so beautiful mate.” and he leans in and k****s me. This k**s is slow and steady. I can feel the love and passion pouring out. It was in this moment I knew I was ready for us to mark each other, but is he ready to mark me and be marked by me? Only time will tell. He breaks the k**s and rests his forehead on mine.

“I know we didn’t have the best start, but I still wouldn’t change a thing. Everything happens for a reason and who knows if we would have found each other if the past wasn’t so bad. It shaped us to who we are. You are mine and I am yours. You have full power over me. To love me, to hurt me, I trust you, Samantha.” I don’t answer in words. I k**s him again pouring all of my emotions into this k**s. I break us apart.

“We should head back. Gemmas first shift will be soon and I promised her id be there to help!”

That date was wonderful. I couldn’t have had a better time even if I tried. I walk out to the gardens and replace My mom, Rosaline, and Gemma waiting for me.

“Alright, we have about 30 minutes until midnight. Do you have any questions Gem?” I ask her.

“You said it hurts, right? Will it always hurt when I shift?” I shake my head.

“Yes, the first time is excruciating I won’t lie to you. But after that shifting is a quick as blinking if you are in sync with your wolf. You’ll feel pressure each time, but you shouldn’t feel pain.”

Kasen, Andrew, and Duke arrive to show support and Kasen has to be here since he is the alpha and king here. After she shifts, he will shift into his wolf and Atlas will scent her and recognize her as a member of the pack. He gives her a hug and you can see the love he holds dear for his sister. I look at my watch and notice it is 5 minutes to.

“Alright, I don’t want you to rip your clothes. I brought you a robe. Go ahead and change into this and come back out. We have about 5 minutes.” She takes it and goes behind the tree next to the pond. Kasen comes up to me and grips my hand.

“You’re doing great love. You are a natural born luna.” That compliment means the world to me. Beta Josh arrives to give Kasen some news regarding the upcoming war and that’s when we hear Gemma scream.

“It’s starting. Gemma remember to breath and relax.” My mom and Rosaline both start giving her words of encouragement. Her shift seems to be happening quick. A lot quicker than mine. Lucky wolf.

“Is it normal for her shift to be quick? Mine had taken at least 30 minutes.” I ask Kasen and he nods.

“Yes, since she has royal b***d her shift is generally quicker.”

After about 15 minutes a champagne colored wolf is laying down in front of us. She is beautiful. We help her stand, and she walks over to the pond and yips.

“You are an amazing wolf Gem.” We all say. All of a sudden, we hear a growl and the words MATE being yelled. Well, that was fast. I turn to see who her mate is, and I am standing frozen.

What? How is that possible?