Enslaved by the Lycan king

Chapter 1: Scarlett

Asher had the sort of smile that could set the world on flames.

Seeing him standing there on the podium with his carefree hair that reflected the beautiful heart I have come to know, brought tears of joy to my eyes to know that I was going to be his forever.

He was the best partner I could have asked for.

It didn't even matter that we didn't feel the mate's bond like Axel and Violet, I liked to believe that we had something special. We loved each other and it was all I could ask for.

"You are the most beautiful bride, Scarlett. I wish your father was here today," Aunt Emily whispered as she led me down the aisle.

Her shaky voice increased the emotions I was already feeling within. She was so happy that she forgot to curse in that one sentence, and I realized that for the first time, my father was mentioned but I didn't feel the usual loneliness I have come to know.

Today, I felt whole again. I had my family, maybe not complete, but we were going to stand together until we found my parents and Blade. But I was whole, not just for my family but for Asher too.

"Thank you, Aunt," he whispered as Aunt Emily passed me to him. He was grinning from ear to ear and the excitement rolling off him tickled me.

"You are welcome," she whispered, before returning to her seat.

My heart was so big in my chest, that I feared it would burst out of cheer and excitement as I slowly raised my eyes to meet Asher's blue ones. My breath caught in my throat as butterflies filled me up.

"You look so beautiful, Scarlett, I made the right choice," he whispered but I was certain everyone in the front row heard him.

A blush spread across my face as he took my hands and led us the rest of the way to the elder, waiting to join us together. Forever.

"Do you, King Asher take Princess Scarlett as your lawfully wedded partner in all challenges of life, in good times and in bad times, until the time comes for you to rest with your ancestors?"

Asher turned his eyes to me and as his fingers tightened around mine, my heart skipped a beat and for the first time since I met him, my wolf moved.

"There will always be good times." Laughter erupted among the audience at his joke, but he didn't take his eyes off me.

Tingles spread across my skin as he stared at me. His eyes were like waves pulling me deep into his soul. Begging me to listen and love him more than I already did. My swollen heart exploded, melting into him, joining with him as one, long before he said the word.

"I will take you and all that is yours. I will love you and all that is yours, Scarlett, until I go to rest. You will be mine. Forever."

Tears danced in my eyes as I knew that he meant every word he said. He loved me and he loved all that was mine. My family, my people, and everything that could affect me in any way, Asher was always there for me. He was perfect for me.

"Do you, Princess Scarlett take King Asher as your lawfully wedded partner-"

"I do," I whispered, cutting off the elder's speech. "I will be by his side through every challenge the world and the realm throw at us. Good or bad, I will love you, Asher."

Asher closed the distance between us and let our lips meet.

My wolf came alive, rolling with excitement as it whispered the word, I thought I would never hear. 'Mate'.

Tears of joy broke through my eyes as I deepened the kiss.

I could still remember when Axel had mentioned Asher's proposal to me. He thought I would refuse it, but I accepted it because it was good for my people. Going into war with a Lycan at the time was not going to do us good. I didn't think I would get to love him. I didn't think my wolf would even feel attracted to him. But here I was, kissing my lover and my mate.

Asher broke the kiss and stared deeply into my eyes. "You make me so high..." He sank his teeth into his bottom lip and my stomach tightened. "I can't wait to bed you, Scarlett..."

His dark wolf flashed within his eyes, and I forgot how to take in air. He smiled and took hold of my hand, leading me to the people, now standing to congratulate us.

"Congratulations!" They chorused as we went down the aisle.

Flowers were thrown at us, and I became overwhelmed with emotions. It was just like I had imagined as a little girl. A wedding day that was supposed to be my fantasy. My dreams and Asher gave it to me.