Page 162 of A Mysterious Slave for the Lycan Prince

“Honestly?”

I brush my thumb over her arm. “Honestly.”

“I thought I would hate it, but it feels liberating. I have many terrible memories of this place, but I miss my friends here, and it feels so good to see them again, to see them liberated and freed. It’s so rewarding to see everyone roam around and do as they please.”

I nod thoughtfully. “I’m glad to hear that.” I kiss the side of her head. “And the ocean is here too, my little siren.”

I can see the tips of her ears turning red. “You really don’t mind?” she whispers.

“Why would I?” I ask, surprised. She turns in my arms, leaning her forehead against my chest. I move back slightly, cupping her chin to make her look at me. “You think I would mind that you are not a pureblooded werewolf?”

She looks flustered. “Not really. But being half-siren is extra weird, isn’t it?” She pauses, and I can see how she battles with something in her mind. “I’m so sorry,” she mutters. “I will probably never be able to shift, well, I can only shift to my siren form, but not to a wolf. Sereia is a wolf spirit and still with me, but we—”

“Freya, I don’t mind what or who you are. I told you back in Silverlake that even if you were half-demon, I wouldn’t mind. You’re my mate, and the Goddess gifted you to me. It’s the best gift I’ve ever received. And frankly,” I grin, winking at her. “A mermaid, huh? Hot!”

She giggles a bit. “I met them, by the way.”

“Who?

“The Goddesses.”

My mouth drops open. “Wait… what? You mean the Moon Goddess?”

“And the Goddess of the Ocean,” she admits. “Seems like sirens never cross with other species. I’m the first-ever siren hybrid.” She pauses. “It’s a bit of a long story, but it seems I fell off a cliff and into the water because it had to happen.”

I sigh. “That’s why Mom was so adamant about joining you. She wanted to make sure it happened, and that’s why she told me not to look back.”

“Yeah.” she grins. “Your mom is intense. I saw her fight, and now I know why your dad wasn’t worried about her staying on her own. I definitely have a newfound respect for her.”

I nod tentatively, remembering how she walked onto the pack grounds with the beta’s head in her hands. “So, you fell into the water?”

“But I can’t swim, so I drowned… almost. That’s probably what you felt through the bond.” When I nod, she continues. “Then Sereia led me through my panic attack, and I figured out I can breathe underwater. I followed the light and met the two Goddesses. Seems like the Goddess of the Ocean is particularly peculiar and loves her prophecies. So, my prophecy was about choosing one side: my siren side or my wolf side. But I didn’t want to choose and they kind of accepted it. End of story.”

I can only stare at her with an open mouth. “You make it sound like you just met a random stranger at the bus stop, not two Goddesses, two deities.” I blink my surprise away, feeling pride and awe at my mate. “You’re awesome.” I breathe out. “And now maybe you can find out more about your parents.”

She nods with tears in her eyes, but they are happy tears. “I’m so glad you are so supportive,” she whispers, wrapping her hands around my neck and pulling me down towards her lips. “The Moon Goddess truly rewarded me with such a mate. I hope Max won’t be too disappointed.”

Disappointed?Max makes his presence known by popping up in my mind.Hehe,he shows me his usual silly grin.We got a fishy mate. I will learn how to swim, and we can jump through the water!

You really don’t mind?I ask him. I know I don’t, but I assume that for my lycan spirit, it might still be a bit of a loss never to meet his wolf mate in her wolf form.

Not at all. I’ve already linked with Sereia. We’ll eventually have her take over Freya’s body so I can meet her. Besides, I love seafood!

You are not supposed to eat her, Max.

He flashes me a pervy grin.Says who!?

Goodness gracious, I have to suppress an eyeroll at his stupid joke.

“He doesn’t mind,” I tell Freya flatly.

She just bursts into laughter, probably well aware that my stupid wolf said something funny again. I don’t waste any more time, and wrap my arms around her waist and pull her into a kiss—my beautiful siren mate.

fifty-two

Together

*FREYA*

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