Wolf Bait (Perry and Jonas)

The King and I have been getting acquainted and I'm not talking about doing it. While he's a whole lot possessive, the man is a walking green flag. I've never been around someone like him. Even with all of his insecurities, he still manages to be an amazing partner and brother because Andromeda is a handful. Not as bad as Mackenzie given that she's insane, but she borders and it can sometimes be scary. I didn't expect that from someone as perky as her.

Today we welcome his idiot brother into our home. It's weird to think of this place as my home, but that's exactly what it is now. He's even given me room to put my own space together. The rest of the house is way too luxurious for my taste and I'm letting his designer do whatever it is that he does.

"Are you nervous?" Jordan asks when we return from our run.

I'm making us smoothies since the trip to the local one got us both in trouble. Bunny got a little wordsy when people called us a cute mated couple. The King was not any happier, but he was quick to let it go once Roy had his team take care of it.

"About having a stage one feral Lycan in my home with my very easily angered mate? Why would I be?" I laugh. "I think this will be good for both of them,"

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"Jonas misses his brother and as much as James says he resents Jonas, I don't think he hates him. Their parents shouldn't have raised them the way they did. It's one thing having to train the King but pinning them against each other the way they did was fucked. It'll take some time, but I think they'll be homies again one day,"

"Optimism is a good look on you, my Queen," he smirks. "Even if it is batshit crazy,"

"The Scandinavian prime minister has signed the new council reformation;" Lillies tells the King when the two of them walk in together. "And with that, the bill passes in your favor,"

"Have Jeremy send him one of those packages for his troubles. I know the pack was against it," the King nods and comes over to me. "Is there any left for me?"

"Us," Lillies adds.

"Yes," I place two extra cups in front of them.

"I was wondering why you made so much," Jordan smiles.

Lillies and the King are usually dressed for business, but not today. They're dressed casually, like Jordan and me. Silas and Roy should be here with James any minute and the tension has been growing since I got the King to let me bring his baby brother here. "Where is Annie?" I ask.

"She's going to be staying in the Nova pack house with the other Luna recruits,"

"What is that?" Lillies asks.

"It's a program for Luna training for those mated to alpha heir candidates. They're trained and educated in alpha accommodating studies," I answer.

""Like what?"

"Finances, law, combat strategy, and civil pack affairs,"

"Why is the princess doing that?" Jordan scoffs. Chapter 169-

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"Because when I asked her what she planned to do now that she graduated she said she wanted to help me with social services to help juveniles who have lost their families so what happened with Silas's ex-girlfriend doesn't happen again," the King sighs and turns his attention to me.

"I think it's better if you let me talk to him before you get all these are the terms and conditions on him,"

"You're fucking crazy if you think I'm leaving you alone with hitn," he growls.

"We've talked about this,"

"I trust you. It's him I have a problem with,"

"I don't trust him any more than you do. But if we corner him, he's not going to cooperate with us. Jordan will be in the room with me,"

"I will," Jordan confirms.

"He's team leader, remember? This has to be on our terms. Not yours. That's what you promised when you team together,"

"They're here," Lillies says quietly.

"Jonas, please let me handle this. I know what I'm doing,"

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"He gets one sh

at this. One fuck up and I'll send him back," he growls and motions us out of the kitchen. I take my cup from the counter and the cup holder with six more.

He groans but doesn't comment on anything. Roy, Silas, Mackenzie, Bunny, and James are getting out of the armada of cars that were used to escort the prince here. Mackenzie snatches a cup from the holder and places a kiss on my cheek before she disappears behind

me.

"Thank you," Silas says cup and takes it.

I offer him one. Roy follows and I take one to hand to James. He stares down at the black plastic

"Thanks," he says and looks over my shoulder at his brother who is already beyond pissed.

"Where's your mom?" I ask Roy.

"She decided to stay with Jake and Rosa," he answers. "But I brought your doctor,"

"Oz," I smile when she walks around the car.

"This place is huge," is the first thing she says. "Wow, look at you. You look amazing,"

"Thank you," I offer her the last cup. She takes it and hugs me tightly.

"No, my lady. Thank you," she kisses the top of my head.

"Now that's a proper thank you," I laugh. "I am so happy you're here, but what are you doing here?"

"Well, I wanted to check up on you and the King. I also agreed to keep an eye on-" she glances at James. He rolls his eyes as dramatically as the King does.

"Valentina will get you all settled in," I point at the head of the household staff the King appointed. "This is Valentina. If any of you are mean to her I will break your face,"

Valentina who is mute just turns bright red. She bows to everyone and snaps her fingers so that the rest of the staff can take in their luggage.

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"My Prince, you will be joining us in the Queen's study for a quick debrief," Jordan says.

"Lead the way," James nods.

As we're going inside, the King grabs his arm. The tension is almost visible. He leans in and whispers something into James's ear that makes James go pale. He nods without saying a word and continues behind Jordan. "Was that necessary?" I ask him.

"For my sanity, yes," he nods. "You have an hour,"

Since we're the only ones standing out there besides the staff, I take his hand stopping him from leaving. He looks down at our hands and then up at me. I step into his space and push up on my tippy toes to kiss him. Without hesitation, he wraps his arm around my waist and pulls me closer. "I hope that helps a little more. I better than anyone knows that an hour can feel like an eternity," I say against his lips. "Remember the mission. This is business. That's all."

"He's tried to kill you, Little Wolf. He's tried to take you from me. I'm in no way jealous of you going near him. I'm afraid of what he can do to you. He's every bit the beast I am," he rests his forehead against mine. "I already know what's at stake here. It's the only reason I agreed, but I rather the Kingdom go to shit than let that asshole hurt you in any way,"