The Orphaned Queen (By Brandi Ray) novel Chapter 9

King Zions P.O.V.

As I wake up, I link one of the maids for something to eat. After being told it’ll be up soon, I decided to get up to shower and get some work done before my beta started complaining about my lack of efficiency regarding boring paperwork. I look at my watch I laid on my nightstand, and I’m shocked to realize it’s afternoon. I can’t believe Orian let me sleep so long, but I did have a late night.

I make my way to my bathroom and take a long hot shower that loosens my tight muscles. After I’m done with my shower I head to my closet to get dressed with my towel wrapped around my waist. I hear the door open and can hear my mistress Ashleys’ wolf purr at the sight of my nearly naked body.

I turn to tell her I don’t have time to deal with her only to find her walking up to me while sliding her dress off so that she is naked as well. Before I know it she’s on her knees before me preparing to please me with her body. She is a very capable wolf, strong and smart, Though I know she is hell-bent on becoming my queen. I”ve told her many times that the position of queen belongs to my mate and only my mate. If I ever find her.

As I’m about to receive pleasure from Ashley, Evan, one of the guards on patrol, mind links me to let me know there is a situation and I am needed when they arrive back at the castle. I dismiss Ashley from my chambers and continue to get dressed. I walk into my closet finding some clothes. I put on the black slacks, my combat boots, and a plain white T-shirt with the sleeves rolled up and then made my way down to the dungeons where I told them to meet me when they said it involved a witch.

On my way down to the dungeon, I’m joined by the kingdom’s top doctor, Dr.Jameson. He bows and greets me with a warm smile.

“Hello there Doc. What brings you down to the dungeons? I ask.

“Hello Sire,” He responds. “I was asked to meet Beta Orian down here.”

“I see, let’s get going then,” I say as we continue walking down into the dungeon.

As we get to the last step leading to the dungeon, I smell the most delectable scent of fresh lemon citrus and water lilies. My wolf Ryker starts to go crazy, jumping around in my mind, and I can’t seem to get him under control.

“It’s mate!” He repeats over and over again.

“Okay, just calm down Ryker!” I demanded, but he is the Alpha kings wolf. He won’t give in to my demands that easily.

I walk up to the cell surrounded by my men, as they notice me approaching, they bow respectfully and make way for me to see what’s happening. Suddenly, I find the one that amazing scent is coming from, laying on the cot in the cell, covered in cuts, bruises, and blood that’s not all hers. At the sight of her Ryker losses it, Howling loudly in my mind.

“What the Fuck happened to her?” I demand as I grab my beta by the shirt collar, shoving him up against the cell wall. Out of the corner of my eye, I can see everyone staring at me with wide eyes, in disbelief.

“Sir, there’s something else.” He says after giving me a few minutes of silence.

“What is it?” I snap. Taking in all of this information is taking its toll on me, and I’m not sure I can handle anything else concerning my supposed mate.

“Her sister and the young pup are both wolfs. Her sister is also my mate.” He states, and I’m honestly happy for some good news.

“I’m happy for you man,” I say as I pat him on his shoulder. “I know how much you have wanted to find your mate.” As we talk more about his newly found mate we hear the doctor gasp and we turn our attention back to my supposed mate.

“She is our mate!” Ryker snaps.

“We’ll discuss that later!” I snap back at my wolf.

What I see when I return my attention back to the female in front of us makes my blood boil yet again, and I try to resist gritting my teeth together. I hand the doctor my shirt and tell him to fix her up and put my shirt on her before walking out of the dungeon.