The Blood Luna: Mated.

***POV on going to a suitors ball, to potentially be the mate of the royal Luna***

Being the youngest, I always had father wrapped around my fingers. After mother died, I really embraced the rebellious side. I like to cause trouble and do whatever I want. The only interest I have is being the mate, so that my brothers can't have her. I feel I'm too young for a mate at only 18. From what father was told she's a 20 year old virign. I really don't know that I'm ready to be a royal heirs mate. The expectations, the traditions, the politics. That doesn't sound like a life for me. I know I would cause mischief and cause problems. This thing on the council, after the fall of our Kings and Queens, Lord Ulrich was appointed to be the voice of the wolves. Here he is plotting against his own, out of lust and greed. What if it was our pack that he originally plotted against. As much as I want to rebel against father and not go, it is my duty as his son, and a son of the Alpha. If one of my other brothers is destined to be her mate, as their brother I must protect them. I am curious about what this royal heir looks like. My father has asked me to come to his study for a private talk. This almost never ends well, I tend to push his buttons a lot.

Maximus walks to his father's study and knocks on the door. 'Knock, Knock' Sounds of the study door. "Come in" Lord calls to the door. Maximus walks into his father's study and walks over to one of his recliners, where his father is sitting by the fire. Lord looks at his son with such love and care. "Max, I called you here today because I just wanted to know how you're feeling about all this" Lord told his son. "Well, as the son of an Alpha, what choice do I really have?" maximus told his father. "Being mated to a royal heir, is probably one of the most important jobs we could have. However, you're my son and I love and care about your well-being and happiness" Lord told max. Maximus took a few minutes to think about what his father said. "You know me, I cause trouble and make things harder on you all the time. As much as I want to be the mate so I can rub it into Ian and William's face, I know I'm not mature or ready to be a royal heir mate" Maximus said to his dad. Lord Blackwater was taken back by his youngest son, who seemed to grow over night. "That's very honest and mature of you son. We don't have control over destined mates. If you're her mate, treat her right" Lord told his son. "I will do my best, whether she is my wife or sister in law" Maximus told his father. Lord Blackwater was reassured by his sons willingness to grow and accept what's happening. "Max, I love you son. Mature or not, I still love you very dearly. Please, go announce to Ian I am ready for him to come talk to me" Lord Blackwater said. "As you wish father, do you want another drink before I go?" Maximus asked. "Another Brandy would be perfect" Lord tells his son as he hands him his drinking glass. Maximus, walks over to his father's bar and pours him another brandy. Max, hands it to his father and turns to leave his study. "Thank you son" Lord calls to him. Maximus, looks at his father with a grin and says. "Anytime old man" . He then exits the study to head to Ian's room.