Chapter eighteen: Discovering my mate II

************Jayden POV************

Being a prince is somehow awesome yet so much work.. You have to do this and do that, go to meetings, getting pestured to get married to some bitchy princess to increase the kingdom's defences! so frustrating! and a bunch of other annoying yet not so annoying stuffs too..

But today, I decided to rest and maybe go out for a walk around the palace and get some fresh air. I put on some casual clothes; because I don't feel like wearing my royal robe; packed my long hair in to pony tail and went out of my room.

"my prince" "my prince" the palace guards and maids greeted while bowing their heads.. No one dares to look me in the eyes, unless he/she signed a death warrant.. Most people regard me as ruthless and cold blooded and stone hearted.. And they're right ᕙ(͡°‿ ͡°)ᕗ.. it's what I am.. well, almost what I am.. I also have a good side.. but I rarely show it. Not to mention I'm drop dead gorgeous.

Anyways, I was taking a stroll through the hallway and then I perceive a scent.. an intoxicating scent. it smelled like Vanilla mixed with strawberry. it's a bit odd but the scent is making me feel excited. It could only mean one thing, My MATE! and it seems she's close by! ..

I followed the scent while ignoring the greetings of the palace guards and maids. I walked for a while and it landed me right in front of the dungeon.. "Huh?.. what's my mate doing in there?" I wondered.. I turned and saw a maid walking towards my direction holding a tray of food.. My guess is that it's probably for the prisoner. I approached the maid and collected the tray of food "I'll be taking that" "but my prince! it's for the prisoner" the maid said, faced down. "yes I'm very much aware of that.. you go do something else, while I get these delivered to the... prisoner"

The maid gasped "but my prince! that's a maid's job and you're royalty! it's inappropriate for you to deliver food! especially to prisoners!" "Are you defying my orders now?" I sneered, getting pissed off by the maid's persistence. The maid trembled in fear and shook her head. "Good! now leave my sight!" The maid bowed and left quickly.

I turned and entered the dungeon... I met the guards in charge "open the door" "but my prince! the king ordered us to not..." the guard didn't finish his sentence as I used my sharp fingernails to slit his throat, the oesophagus completely "you dare defy my orders?!.. your life has no value now" i said coldly as the guard slumped on the ground and turned to ashes. I reached into my pocket and pulled out a handkerchief and wiped off the blood on my finger nails as they went back to normal size..

I turned to the other guard who was already trembling in fear "Are you going to open the doors now or do you want to join your partner?" I smirked. The guard flinched in fear and quickly open the door. I smirked and walked in but stopped "From now on, you're the head guard" the guard bowed, still trembling in fear and stuttered "y..Yes my prince". I nod and walked in.

The scent grew stronger as I approached a particular cell, my mate must be here!. I opened the cell door and walked in and saw a girl whose hands were chained to the wall. My heart felt somewhat heavy.. why would my dad do this?.. I sighed and approached her "hey" I said, trying my best to be polite but she didn't respond, instead kept staring at me, or should I say.. the food.

I mentally calmed myself down and decided to try again "I figured that you might be hungry so I brought you this" I said, setting the food in front of her. She reached out to grab the spoon but can't because her hands were chained. "Gosh! how can I forget! I'm so stupid! stupid prince!" I mentally scolded myself. "Here! let me help!" I offered and squatted in front of her to help, also using that opportunity to get a proper look on her face.

Wow! she's fucking beautiful! long thick lashes, light red plump lips, emerald green eyes, smooth oval face and gosh, that beautiful long red curly hair; it reminds me so much of my mom.. Too bad I got my dad's black silky hair but on the bright side, I took over my mom's looks..

"Hey" I called but she seemed lost staring at me.. well I get that a lot.. The sweet scent emitting out of her pulled me close to her until our faces were just inches apart. I lifted a hand and gently pat her shoulder, and that seemed to wake her up from her daydream. The scent was so nice, I couldn't help but tilted my head and sniffed her neck, inhaling the sweet scent "smells so good" I said hoarsely. Her face reddened. i looked at her flushed face and let out a soft chuckle.

She pouted and stared at me "didn't you offer to.. feed me?" she muttered but I clearly heard her "oh yeah! sorry" I chuckled nervously and grabbed a spoonful of food and positioned it towards her mouth. She gladly opened her mouth as i fed her.

"I'm Jayden by the way" "nice to meet you Jayden.. I'm Alicia" I smiled softly. "pretty name for a pretty lady" Her face flushed red. I laughed a little and couldn't help but gently patted her head "cute". I could clearly see her face heating up..

Soon, I was done feeding her. I set the tray aside and sat beside her. We began talking about stuffs which somehow ease the tension in the atmosphere..

"So how did you end up here?" I asked, really curious about how she got here. She began narrating what happened "and that's how I ended up here; in this fucking ass dungeon".. "oh.. sorry you had to go through all that" "that's ok.. at least I had you to keep me company" she smiled sweetly at me as I smiled back at her.

We sat down there in silence for like 10 minutes and I've been thinking; why would my dad get my mate locked up just to catch some stupid werewolf prince he keeps talking about! I've gotta have a word with him! I stood up and dusted my trousers "well, I guess I'd better get going" "but why so soon?.. can't you stay a little longer, I'm really enjoying your company" she whined and pouted. "I wished I could but.." I sighed. "but what?" . "My.. dad doesn't know that I came here.. and if he finds out, he might get mad at me for spending my time with a prisoner.. no offence" i lied; but in a way, it's sort of true..

She sighed heavily and faced down, obviously feeling sad "it's okay.. I understand" she muttered. I sighed and squatted in front of her and held her face with care "hey.. don't feel sad.. I promise to come see you soon" I said softly, gently caressing her cheek with my thumb. she slowly nodded "okay". I smiled and pecked her forehead and stood up, after picking the tray of empty plates, i opened the dungeon doors and left..

Stepping out of the dungeon, I saw a maid "you! take this" she nodded and hurriedly took the tray out of my hand and left. I sighed and headed towards the king's study room.