Chapter 25.

I was still in my white dress. My skin was exposed in more ways than one and Mr. Bates was watching every inch of it.  My heart was beating in my chest and it wasn't until now that I realized I still hadn't eaten. Trixy hadn’t spoken in hours, I could barely feel her presence so it was just me. Me, and Mr. Bates who wore a stone-cold expression that thawed slightly when his eyes landed on my chest. Something he saw there caused a twinkle to go off in his eyes and my nerves jumbled uncomfortably. “To prepare you for your duties as the King's mate, you will need to learn; proper etiquette in social gatherings such as balls and meetings. You’re also expected to learn Lycan history and  of course seduction,”  I choked on the air in my throat. “Seduction?” I asked. His lips pulled back in a distasteful smirk.  “You’re of course expected to see to the King's needs, both among the people and in business but also in private. You will be taught to become all that he needs in one, slightly too c