Page 33 of A Mysterious Slave for the Lycan Prince

Gina nods dreamily. “He is really hot.”

“What do you think?” Frankie asks me.

“Not bad,” I say. “But I’m saving myself for my mate.”

“Aw,” Odette coos, beaming at me before handing me a beautiful dress. It’s dark blue and made out of velvet, a bit old-fashioned, but I immediately take a liking to it.

Fated mates in Blood Snow are rare. It’s all about a strong bloodline here, and slaves are not allowed to have any mates at all. Besides, after tomorrow, I won’t have my virginity anymore. But a girl can dream. At least for tonight, I want to pretend everything is normal.

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Mate!

*FINN*

Afterourlittlebreak,we get going again, this time with our additional team member, Trixie. I really appreciate Mom looking out for me, but I wish she’d told me in advance. Nevertheless, that’s typical for Mom. Eventually, we reach the end of the road, where we find a huge free space with a few trucks parked, assuming they belong to other pack members. I expected this already, so I make sure to park our car safely and make everyone grab their stuff.

“How much can one possibly hate a place?” Anthony asks when he shoulders his bag and stares at the crappy road in front of us. At least one thing they all listened to: they only packed the most necessary stuff.

“Yes,” Steve states in a matter-of-fact tone.

Elodie nods. “Yes.”

“Absolutely, yes,” Elise agrees and thankfully accepts the hand Steve offers her to pull her through the snow.

“Major, yes,” Henry mutters.

“Okay, children,” Marcel says sweetly. “Please don’t forget your backpacks and your lunch, and don’t get lost on your way.”

“Very funny.” Elodie glares at him while I almost double over laughing.

I use their moment of chatting and complaining to link my wolf.Didn’t fall asleep on me again, did you, Max?

His head pops up, and he looks a bit disheveled.No,he splutters.Why would you think that?

Oh, I didn’t,I state, grinning inwardly.I know a strong alpha like you would always stick to his promise.

Are you making fun of me?he grumbles.

A bit.

Alright, I think I deserve it, but I’m awake now and have your back.He paces around for a moment before lying down, glaring at me before I can tease him.I just want to do it in a sitting position.

As long as you stay with me, I don’t mind if you sit, stand, or lie down.I chuckle while taking my bag out of the car and locking it. I wisely chose a bag I could also use as a backpack, which definitely comes to my advantage now.

I’m certain there are more paths to Blood Snow, and the pack members probably have their secret passages that make walking from the pack to town far easier, but we don’t have that knowledge. The only thing I know is the main road to the pack, and after last night’s heavy snowfall, it’s covered in thick snow.

“It’s pretty here.” Trixie giggles while fluttering slightly above Steve’s head. She laughs, takes a dive downward, and grabs some snow with her tiny hands.

“Trixie,” I whisper. “Remember to stay hidden as we approach the pack borders.”

“Right,” she exclaims and flutters back towards Steve. She hides in one of the pockets of his shirt on his chest. She can poke outside like that and watch what we are doing, but also retreat fast.

“You are a true ladies' man, aren’t you?” Henry points out glumly.

Elise raises her brows. “Well, the competition isn’t particularly tough right now,” she answers instead of Steve.

“Kids,” Marcel says sweetly again. “Remember, no fighting, or there will be no dessert!”

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