Sold To The Alpha
A Love spoken Chapter 30

'Olivia' Vaughn started hesitantly, the prince and his guard had been at Silver Cross for nearly two weeks and they knew that they could no longer put off the inevitable.

'hmm?' the she wolf replied distractedly as she focused on the book she was reading as they lay by the swimming pool soaking up the morning sun light.

'Do you think you are ready to come to the castle with me?' the hybrid continued, chewing his lip as he waited for her answer.

Looking up from the page, she looked over at the nervous Vampire, studying him for a moment before smiling brightly and giving a short nod.

'Yes I think so, it's time for me to meet your parents properly and I'm looking forward to seeing the Alpha's brother again, plus I can't be any safer than behind the walls of the castle' she replied, so caught up in her own thoughts that she didn't see the pained expression that crossed the Prince's face.

'Will I have to swear allegiance to the castle immediately?' she continued, her brow furrowing with apprehension.

Vaughn quickly shook his head, 'no princess, I can introduce you as a guest when we get there so the castle cannot claim you until you ask to be claimed.

Olivia visibly relaxed at his words, 'it's not that I want to be able to leave..' she began.

'but it's only been two weeks and the commitment to the castle is a big step even for mates' Vaughn finished with a smile.

The she wolf looked pensive, 'I feel bad though' she admitted.

'For not wanting to commit to the castle? don't, it's a big step, even my dad was apprehensive when he found out that he had to do it' Vaughn replied, reaching over and taking her hand in his.

Olivia smiled back at him, 'not that, I feel bad that we are going to have to take Rowan away from Gabriella, I know he is sworn to protect you and now me until we reach the castle boundary, but we are still taking Gabby's mate from her' she explained. Vaughn looked away at her words, hiding his emotions before looking back at her, 'don't worry princess, Rowan will be coming straight back for Gabby as soon as his mission is finished.'

The she wolf still looked uncertain, 'but what about the fact he can't talk to her' she murmured pensively, 'I feel like we should help him, there must be something that can be done to figure out what has happened to him.'

Vaughn swallowed uncomfortably, 'well.. maybe once we get back to the castle we can ask my dad? He is the Vampire King, he has a lot of friends, someone might be able to help' he offered, his guilt building within him as Olivia's face lit up hopefully. 'That would be amazing! I really want my friend to be happy, and I think Rowan is the person to do that' she confided as she quickly stood up from her chair and walked over to the Prince, who's eyes darkened as he watched her hips swaying toward him in the hot pink bikini she was wearing.

Placing a leg either side of his body, Olivia knelt either side of his pelvis and lowered herself down until she was straddling him. Leaning forward she placed her lips to his, giggling as he growled wantonly.

'Hey! Enough of that! This is a child friendly zone you two' came Gabriella's voice, cutting through their moment.

Breaking apart, the pair looked over to where she and Rowan were standing, hand in hand, both smirking at the couple on the sun lounger who blushed deeply as Olivia quickly scrambled off her mate's lap.

'Hi, so you decided to join us today' Olivia replied, trying to divert the pair from what they had just seen.

Gabriella nodded excitedly, 'yup, all the adults are either in the pack house or at training so we figured it was safe to come over here' she replied.

'you both decided?' Olivia asked raising an eyebrow.

Gabriella rolled her eyes, 'we are mates Liv! That means whatever I think, Rowan also thinks, isn't that right baby?' she asked looking up at Rowan through her lashes, 'stay silent if you agree with me' she added before turning back to Olivia with a triumphant smirk. Vaughn laughed, 'so you have decided the way to deal with Rowan not being able to speak is to just say don't speak every time you want him to agree with you?' he asked.

Gabriella's smile widened, 'pretty much, and it's working, we don't have any arguments and I'm always right! What more could a girl want in a mate?' she said.

Pulling the warrior along behind her, she made her way over to the empty sun loungers pulling off her shorts and t'shirt to reveal a baby blue bikini. Turning around she saw Rowan standing behind her just staring. Laughing she grabbed his hand again and pulled him to the adjacent lounger, pushing him down on to it, shaking her head in amusement at the hood he still wore over his face before taking a seat back on her own.

'So, you two seem to be getting on well' Gabriella mused as she pulled a bottle of sun lotion out of her bag and started to rub it into her skin, ignoring the growls from the warrior behind her.

Olivia blushed slightly, 'yeah, we are getting to know each other' she agreed with a small smile.

'Oh I could see that for myself Liv' the princess replied with a knowing smirk, causing the she wolf's blush to deepen.

'We were actually talking about when I would take Olivia back to the castle' Vaughn interjected suddenly, sending a glance to Rowan who raised an eyebrow in surprise.

'Yeah, I'm sorry Gabby' Olivia added sadly.

Gabriella looked up in surprise, 'hat for? Finding your mate? Going home with him?' she asked confused, 'I'm not sure if you got the memo Liv, but that is pretty much what happens in our world.

Olivia shook her head, 'no I'm sorry that when we leave, Rowan will have to come with us, he is sworn to guard Vaughn until he gets back to the castle!' she murmured.

Gabriella's face clouded for a moment before she shrugged easily, 'when are you telling mum?' she asked unconcerned.

The pair looked at each other hesitantly, 'um, we haven't actually got that far' Vaughn admitted.

Giving them an appraising look, Gabriella jumped up from her lounger and began to pull her clothes back on, 'come on then' she said, beckoning to them as if to hurry them up, 'no time like the present.' Walking over to Rowan, she grabbed his hand, pulling him back to his feet, averting her gaze from his which had become filled with pain at Olivia's words.

Turning back, she started to tap her foot as she saw the Vaughn and Olivia still hadn't moved. Reluctantly the pair stood up, Olivia putting on her clothes over her bikini, Vaughn pulling a t'shirt over his head, falling into step beside the princess, they silently followed as she made her way back toward the pack house.

Pushing her way into the foyer, Gabriella started up the stairs, growling in a low tone as Rowan tried to take his hand from hers, tightening her grip. Climbing the stairs, they soon found themselves outside of the Alpha's office.

Finally releasing Rowan's hand, Gabriella raised her hand and rapped smartly on the door.

Waiting a few moments, she finally heard her mother's dulcet tones allowing them entrance, pushing the door open, she ushered the trio into the office, stepping in herself and shutting the door.

Looking at the group in surprise, Isabella smiled as she saw Vaughn holding tightly to Olivia's hand.

'I heard that you had found your mate Prince Vaughn, I can honestly say that I could not be happier with your fated other' she said as she stood from the desk, sweeping around to pull Olivia into a motherly hug and then Vaughn afterwards. 'Thank you Alpha' Vaughn replied formally with a small bow.

'So what brings you to my office today?' Isabella asked as she waved to the seats, inviting them all to sit down whilst she leaned back against the edge of her desk, looking at the four youngsters in interest.

Taking a deep breath, Vaughn met the Alpha's gaze, 'I am coming to inform you that I will be leaving for the castle soon, most likely tomorrow and that Olivia will be coming with me' he said softly.

Isabella's smile widened as she nodded, 'well I shall be sad to see you leave Prince Vaughn and I will miss Olivia greatly, but this is how it is and I wish you both a safe journey and much happiness.' she replied. 'I assume that your guard will also be leaving?' she asked, her eyes sweeping to Rowan who had removed his hood as soon as the door was shut, her eyes narrowing slightly.

Vaughn nodded immediately, 'yes, Rowan will return with us as he is sworn to protect me until I am returned to the castle, this obviously now also includes my mate.' he said solemnly.

The Alpha gave an approving nod, 'good, it makes me feel easier to know that you have someone with Rowan's skills travelling with you!

Gabriella suddenly stood up from her seat on the sofa, straightening her shoulders as she uttered, 'and I shall also be going with them mother.'

Isabella spun her head around to meet her daughters determined gaze, 'I'm sorry, what? You can't just go with them to the castle' she said, dumb struck.

'Yes I can, I am eighteen and as such I am legally allowed to leave to travel if I so wish' Gabriella replied.

The Alpha gave her daughter a sympathetic look, 'sweetie, I know you want to go out in to the world and if it was because you found your mate, I would totally understand, but..' she started before the princess cut her off.

'I have found my mate mother' she said raising her chin in defiance.

'What? Who?' Isabella stuttered, her mind reeling as her daughter held her gaze.

'It's Rowan' Gabriella replied, as she grabbed the warriors hand in hers and held it tightly in her own.