MATED TO THE WEREWOLF PRINCE

CHAPTER TWELVE

-THIRD POV-

With a little grimace on his face, the prince sat on the left side of the alpha's seat at the long table.

He couldn't figure out where the discomfort in his stomach was coming from. He'd been filled with emotions he couldn't explain since he met his bodyguard. When he observed earlier that the Blue Moon pack warriors had tied their arms to her, he felt compelled to break those arms. The same way he felt when the second in command had been seized the previous night. It required a lot of patience for Prince Killah not to kill those scum who had captured him, since he knew it would only make matters worse.

Is it his infatuation with Yuri Hanna getting out of control that causes him to be possessive of his watchdog? He has no idea. All he knows is that he despises witnessing Yuri go dangerously near to another man, especially when he's around. In addition, Bloody Paws' beta is paid to protect him. That has made Yuri his, even if only for a brief time while he stays in the east until the conflict in the west is ended.

Prince Killah nodded to himself, his keen gaze still fixed on his bodyguard, who sat across from him. The light from the chandelier on the ceiling was enough to allow him to examine Yuri's physical characteristics. The beta is almost as tall as him. He has short dark hair. Some strands were freely sliding down the side of his face. He has a square jaw, which reflects his determination and resolve.

"He's too pretty for a man." The prince couldn't help but be moved by the beauty in front of him, which prompted him to ponder.

Is he smitten with his bodyguard?

When Yuri Hanna spotted Prince Killah staring at him, he smirked and smiled at the beta, whose eyes widened, and his entire face flushed scarlet.

"Stop staring, you weirdo prince!" Yuri mouthed at him before averting his sight.

The prince laughed quietly, flattered that his bodyguard had noticed him. "Really fascinating."

-YURI HANNA-

I finally had time to sleep after the fulfilling brunch. I can't recall the last time my back hit the bed and as a result, when my head touched the soft pillow and smelled the soothing fabric conditioner, I was instantly transported to nothingness. Thankfully, the prince did not bother me and I assumed he had his nap time that day as well.

When I awoke, it was already dark, so I went straight to the bathroom to clean myself. Then I changed into tattered jeans, a button-down shirt, and a pair of vans prepared for me by the omega. I walked out of the room and down the stairs after combing my hair.

"The Luna asked the boys to make a bonfire, and they are outside waiting for you, Beta Yuri." That's what the pack warrior I met downstairs told me, and after thanking him, I walked outside the packhouse and noticed a campfire a few meters away.

I first noticed Alley and his girl Nixie eating each other's faces. Shin advised me to get used to them constantly displaying their affection for each other. As a result, it has become a common occurrence over time. Not only were those two causing me nightmares anyway, but so were my own alpha and her mate, who were inseparable.

I can't comment on that because I'm still looking for my soulmate and don't know what it's like to have my other half beside me.

"Hey, Mr. Bodyguard!" Shin yelled out to me in the middle of the crowd, waving her hand. Everyone turned to look at me when they heard the luna's loud voice, which made me shake my head.

She is quite noisy!

Shin, despite this, is a sweet one. When she and Luna Akira received their inheritance from their wealthy grandpa, they used the money to restore the houses in all the eastern areas that were harmed by the previous battle, despite the fact that it was their wolves who caused major damage to Bloody Paws.

If another conflict breaks out, I must ensure that my wolf has enough stamina to stop the two vicious witches, otherwise the eastern continent will perish.

I was thinking about such things as I approached the luna and Blue Moon pack members, when my gaze was drawn to the Wolf prince, who was with Raffa Greyson, Ridge, Neil, Lexar, and Gabz. The light from the campfire was bright yellow with a hint of crimson, but the color just emphasized the beauty of my subject. He's dressed casually in washed blue denim pants, a white sweatshirt, and a pair of sneakers. For the first time, his golden hair was pinned back, allowing me to get a good look at his handsome face.

My heartbeat became unnaturally fast once more, and before I developed a heart problem, I averted my attention from him and finally joined Luna Shin's crowd.

Food and alcohol poured in, vibrant music blasted across the area, and the victory party began a short time later.

"He's a pretty lad, isn't he?" Shin Rivas said straight into my ear as we danced around the flames with drinks in hand.

I gulped down my beer before saying, "Who?"

"Come on, girl," the Luna said as she rolled her eyes and softly whacked my arm. "We saw how you regarded the prince. Do you like him?"

"Are you already inebriated, Luna? Or do you want my head to slide off my neck because you refuse to pay your debt?" I responded humorously, feigning a frown on my brows. "He's a royal werewolf prince, and I am a mere beta who is tasked to protect him until the war in the west is over."

"Oh, but you like him," Shin stated matter-of-factly, tossed the beer can in her hand aside, and placed her arms over my shoulder. She went gently across the space between us, in sync with the new music playing in the background. My brow furrowed, but she didn't give me a chance to react when she said in my ear, "Follow my lead, Yuri."

Shin got more adventurous, and as a natural dancer, I soon caught up to her motions despite my uncertainty. We quickly drew everyone's attention, which fueled our fire even more. As Luna suggested, I followed her lead as she sensually swayed her hips and moved her body seductively, as if charming the entire audience. Unfortunately, we were soon separated when someone pulled her from my arms and another grabbed my wrist and dragged me out of the mob.

I only knew it was Prince Killah when we came to a halt and a moonbeam flashed on us. The prince turned to me with a serious expression on his face, and while still holding my wrist, he pulled me close and uttered in a low, deadly voice, "Was it fun to make a fool of me, Beta Yuri Hanna, or should I call you Miss Yuri Hanna?"