Chapter 9

Matteo’s POV

We had to meet eye-to-eye so I could confirm if she was my mate. It is indisputable that I am immensely ecstatic that she is mine, and my beast shared my enthusiasm. Just a little more, and that was going to happen. My full attention was on hers alone. "Your Highness," I heard someone call me, which made me look at whoever he was. "I am Freya's father. I will be taking her home," he said, which made Freya's chin that I was holding with my forefinger and thumb go away. I looked at her and found her looking relieved as she smiled at her father.

I balled my fist, trying to control my beast because of the interruption. I nodded my head and looked at Freya, whose eyes were still on her father. If my plan is not going to work, I will have to use a royal command on her. In the meantime, I turned around and walked my way back to the villa. I have to be in the tournament all week long in fear that Joric and Britney will do something to my supposed mate.

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