Taming Her Beastly Mate

The world around Diana shifted into a dark place in the woods. She blinked her eyes and noticed a woman with blue hair standing next to Reapus. There was also another man who looked their way. He had blonde hair that laid over his forehead and blue piercing eyes. In front of him was a woman with brown hair and green eyes. She looked like she was upset.

Diana glanced up at Lycaon who stayed glued to her side. His intense gaze was on the man with the piercing blue eyes.

“This is Lycaon, the lycan deity. The woman next to him is Diana… the lycan princess. The Faust family and the Locke family must unite for the future.” The man spoke, and Diana’s body became defensive. She could feel the power pulsating from his body. This was not a man… but a god. “However, I need to tell you both a story…”

Diana felt Lycaon brush against her side as visions began to play in her mind. She was seeing pieces of the past that she had never witnessed before. The man spoke as the memory reel continued to play.

“There were once two identical twin lycans. One of them fell madly in love with the lycan princess and begged to have her as his mate. The other brother fell in love with Eris, a cruel fallen deity.

Shaun overheard his brother and this woman plotting against the Lycan Kingdom and he took matters into his own hands. He would act like he was on their side so that he could stop their plan. However, Shane’s jealousy got the better of him and he locked his brother in a tomb of silver. He then took on the role of Shaun, stealing the royal scepter and destroying the Lycan Kingdom.”

Diana braced herself as she learned about Shaun and Shane. She remembered that Shaun had told her he had a twin brother. At the time, she never thought anything of it. She felt like her lungs were constricting. Shaun was not the one who had stolen the royal scepter… it was his twin brother, Shane.

“After he completed his mission, Eris abandoned him. Alone, he went back to free his brother. He explained what had happened and Shaun went mad with grief. He was in so much pain that Shane injected him with an amnesia potion. He then took on the role of Shaun and started calling his brother Shane.

The fake Shaun became an omega wolf. Abused and weak. Eris never did show herself to him again. And the real Shaun was not forced to be an omega, but became a powerful alpha. Only the moon goddess knew the truth about who the real Shane and Shaun were.

The real Shaun was given a fated mate by Selene and was given a blessed life. That was until Shane, overwhelmed with jealousy, confessed his sins to his brother. Once the story was heard, the real Shaun remembered Diana and what had happened.

He told his fated mate and children his very sad story. He told them to remember and to pass it down so that the truth would always be known. Shaun couldn’t forgive his brother for what he had done. So, he asked his brother to meet him far away from the pack territories. In a painful fight, he killed his brother and then himself. He couldn’t allow his brother to live, but he couldn’t bear killing him. Shaun loved his fated mate, but Diana had captured his heart. When he remembered Diana, he felt as if he was cheating on her. He couldn’t move on. So that night, both twin brothers died.

Clover, Sion is the descendant of the real Shaun. A good man who was betrayed by his brother.”

Diana was drowning in emotions, but made sure to keep herself composed on the outside. Shaun didn’t betray her… he really did love her. So much that he felt like he was cheating on her with his mate. She had hated him and blamed him… she felt so guilty. Was her love for him really that shallow? Why didn’t she believe in him? How could she have accepted that he betrayed her so easily? This made her question a lot about herself. She needed to do some soul searching. Her eyes began to water, but she didn’t dare let the tears fall.

“He didn’t betray you, and now it is time to embrace his line. The next generation will need to unite, but this time, the choice is yours. Two Queens of their own right will decide the fate of the world. This is your part to play… and this time… you two will make the decision.” The man said and Diana turned her gaze to the woman.

“I am pregnant with a son now… but my mate… he needs my help. I might not have any more children…” The woman’s green eyes searched Diana’s, who nodded in understanding. If she was pregnant with a son, then they needed to make an alliance with her daughter. Hopefully, this would help her get her mate back.

“A daughter.” Diana smiled. “We will only accept this treaty if you have a daughter. She will be the one to join the Diamond Pack. And this will only happen if I have a son. Only if these conditions are met… so I guess that means you better get your mate back.” Only if she had a son with Aiden. This was another stipulation that was being added.

“Do you agree with these terms? If you have a daughter and she has a son, you will betroth them?” The man asked, and Diana set her silver gaze upon this pushy god.

“If I have a daughter with my mate, Sion, she will be engaged to the prince of the Diamond pack… if they have one.” The woman said, and Diana watched as the man’s blue eyes flickered to her.

“A vow. I want to hear a vow.”

Diana stared at the god calmly, but her anger was boiling. Who the hell was this man? Why was he being so pushy? Lycaon was standing next to her quietly. She glanced at him and could see his blank expression. He seemed to be holding his emotions in as well.

“Isn’t this something between the two of us? Why do you need the vow?” Diana’s aura radiated from her as her words lashed back at the deity. She stared this man down to show that she was not someone to be pushed around. Deity or not, this was getting ridiculous.

“This agreement is bigger… it means a possible future. It is a glimmer of light in a dreadful dark. Your oath tells me that sentimental mothers don’t change their minds later.”

Diana knew about the war in the future. It was something she overheard Aiden talking about with his father. He mentioned it to her a few times as well. She knew there were gods trying to stack things in their favor. This must be one of those things. She wondered what Aiden would have said here. She was making these choices without talking to him and was feeling guilty about it.

“This will only happen if I get Sion back. I know there is a war coming, but I can’t see that far ahead. However, I know that if I have a daughter… the Diamond pack would treasure her. If our children being together can help save the world…” the other woman said. Diana had pieced together that this was the sheya who was with the alpha of the Chance pack. She could see how combining their bloodline with Aiden and hers would be a powerful mixture.

“We owe the future generations this chance,” Diana said as she walked up to the sheya. She lifted out her hand and smiled. “A binding agreement.”

“For the children of tomorrow.” As the sheya finished her words, their hands glowed for a moment. A magical vow binding their agreement together.

“I have heard about the Chance pack and their dilemma. I have sent warriors to the Nova pack to assist you. If you need more help, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me. The lycan prince should be returning soon—” Diana stopped as her mind drifted to Aiden. She had arranged for their son to have an arranged mate. She had doubted her previous future mate. Aiden deserved someone else. Why should he be stuck with her, because of fate?

“Thank you.” The woman said, snapping Diana from her destructive thoughts. “I hope you are reunited with the prince soon. I’m sure it has been difficult being apart.”

Diana gave her a small smile and then looked at Lycaon next to her. “We are finished here.” A moment later, the world began to shift. Soon she was encircled by the familiar surroundings of Aiden’s room. The room shifted into focus, and she glanced up at Lycaon.

“I’m sorry… I had to bring you. That was Endymion… Selene’s other half. If it wasn’t Selene, I would have never—”

“I understand Ike.” Diana’s voice was quiet as she closed her eyes.

“Diana…” Ike said as he placed his hand on her shoulder. “I didn’t know about Shaun and Shane. I’m sorry… I was never told. I’m sure this is very confusing to you.”

“It is, but I’m confused with myself. What sort of person doesn’t trust in the person they love?”

“What person blindly ignores facts just because they are in love? Aren’t both dangerous?” Lycaon watched as she slowly shook her head and looked away.

“He loved me… so much that once he knew the truth, he was in pain, even with his mate. Even though he had a family, he… and I have been angry with him!” Diana clenched her jaw. “And now look at what I have done. I made an agreement without Aiden. How is that right?”

“I think he would have made the same choice. I’m…” His voice sounded hoarse and almost choked. “I’m going to be leaving soon. Erebus has been… well taken care of for now. Aiden will be returning soon, and I will be leaving to hunt Eris.” He watched as she turned her head to look back up at him.

“How long will you be gone?”

“I don’t know. Even after I take care of Eris, I won’t be around like I am now, but I will always be here for you.” Lycaon watched as her lips pulled down into a frown.

“I’m used to having you around, Ike. It will feel weird without you here.”

“You will have Aiden here to keep you busy. Remember when you used to get annoyed when I popped in?” Lycaon chuckled as Diana blinked at him.

“That was before. Now you are important to me. I’m used to talking to you. I guess I’m being a bit selfish, huh?” She gave him a faint smile as his green eyes drilled into hers. She had no idea how much he really wished he could stay by her side always, but not in the way she was thinking. It would be too hard to be around after Aiden returned. It would be painful for him to watch the woman he loved with another man. It was best for him to keep his distance and just pop in on occasion.

“You’re back!” Jamie yelled as he ran into the room.

“What happened? What is going on?” Kurt asked as his worried eyes landed on Diana.

“Oh, just your normal everyday making deals and life decisions because of the gods.” Diana said with a crooked grin, though her eyes looked at Lycaon with sadness. She didn’t want him to leave. He had become like family to her. She had Kurt and his connection with Decker, but Lycaon was her direct bond to that time. More than that, he was family… chosen family.

There was no way Aiden was going to be okay about the decision she made today. Although… what she promised was that her and Aiden’s son would take their daughter as his mate. If she wasn’t with Aiden, then he wouldn’t have to worry about this. He could have a son and he wouldn’t be promised to another. She felt a bit anxious thinking of Aiden’s return. If Lycaon leaves and Aiden doesn’t want her, where should she go?

“Dee… are you okay?” Kurt asked, looking into the stormy eyes of Diana. She looked as if she had a heavy burden on her shoulders.

“Mmmhmm…” she hummed as her eyes flashed to his. The soul of her brother lived in him but he wasn’t Decker. He was Kurt, Aiden’s beta. If she wasn’t with Aiden, then this pack wasn’t her home. She would have to leave the only people she knew in this world.

“Dee…” Kurt’s warm gentle tenor voice softly spoke her name. He gave her a small smile as he tilted his head to the side. “You can talk to us.”

“I was just thinking… is all.” She watched as he raised his brows at her to continue as Lycaon shifted so that he could look at her better. “Just… hypothetically speaking… what if… I guess… if Aiden decided he didn’t want to be with me? Let me finish.” Diana added as Jamie began to immediately object. “I’m just saying that this is Aiden’s home. If Aiden decided he wanted someone else—I would have to leave. I don’t have anywhere to go. I don’t have—” She stopped and pursed her lips together.

“If this is about Janna—” Jamie started to say, but Diana shook her head and cut him off.

“This isn’t about anyone in particular. It is about the reality of the situation I am in. I have no connections to this world without Aiden. Even my connection with Kurt… this is your pack and home.”

“It’s yours too, Deeders. Aiden would never—” Kurt began to say as Diana snapped her gaze to him.

“But let’s just say he did decide that. Then the Diamond pack would not be my home. I would be alone.”

“No… you would be with me,” Lycaon said softly as he watched her silver eyes meet with his. “If the young prince is foolish enough to reject such an amazing person, then he would never get a chance to redeem himself. I would take you away and keep you safe.”

“What if you are gone—”

“You will be watched by another deity. If anything like that happened, I would know. Diana, you are not alone in this world as long as I exist in it. Listen, if this is about… what just happened—” Lycaon sighed and offered her a faint smile. “He is not going to change his mind. He will understand.” He was quite sure that Aiden wouldn’t change his mind over something like that. However, if he did end up hurting Diana, he couldn’t promise not to leave Aiden with some scars to remember him by. He would not hesitate to take Diana for himself. The only thing holding him back was that Diana was fated to Aiden for a reason. The moon goddess specifically paired them together for the future.

“What happened?” Kurt watched as Diana’s eyes drifted to the floor. She shifted her weight from foot to foot before she looked back up at him.

“I would like to discuss it with Aiden first.” She whispered out. It was something he should have had his opinion heard for. It was something she didn’t want to broadcast in case Aiden did have a problem with it. He could decide then if he wanted everyone to know the reason he rejected her.

“Well, you two look like you need some cheering up. Time for some of Jamie’s famous remedies.” Jamie said as he turned around and walked towards his cot. A white blob flew through the air and collided with Lycaon’s chest. Lycaon grabbed onto the pillow and glanced up, arching a brow at Jamie.

Jamie smirked as he threw two more pillows at Diana and Kurt. “Game on!”