The True King's Mate

Jade’s pov I had been training since I was four for this. I knew many ways to hurt someone, but I had no experience in dealing with high-school kids and especially boys. When I was four I went to live with my grandmother and her coven. I didn’t even know she existed, but after my parents died, she came and took me in. She explained I was part witch and helped me practice magic. She didn’t like the fact I was also a werewolf, but until my 18th birthday I was by all accounts human so we hid my heritage from the rest of the coven. I was the only child there, the rest of the coven were women of different ages. My grandmother Beatrix was the oldest and the leader. Some of the witches were nicer than others, but they treated me okay. My grandmother said I had an affinity for magic, it didn’t take long for me to learn new spells. We went from basic spells to the dark spells when I turned 10. It was the same age we changed my name to Jade. I didn’t like the feeling dark

Jade’s pov I couldn’t refuse the Luna’s offer to stay at the packhouse. She was the Luna after all and disrespecting her my first week here was not a good move. I was already making trouble for myself by being so rude to Elias, but I couldn’t contain myself. Living in the packhouse would make it easier to get rid of Elias, but being around him confused me. I was so pissed at the thought of Elias, but when I saw him I would get another feeling as well. Was it just that I hadn’t been around boys and he was a really good looking boy? I mean he was supposed to be the True King, so why wouldn’t he look like a damn prince charming.  Zoey was really kind though, I hadn’t had many friend growing up. One of the witches in the coven was a bit younger than the rest, she would often help me out if I needed it. Willa had helped me the first time I had to kill an animal. I didn’t want to do it and started crying. My grandmother walked out, upset at my ‘little tantrum’ as she

Jade’s pov O my Goddess, what have I done? How could I be so stupid?! I went to the dining hall to grab something to eat and went upstairs to my room. I had forgotten which room was mine, all the doors looked alike. And I stupidly open the door without knocking or anything. There was Elias, butt naked standing there in all his glory. I had seen men’s anatomy in biology books, but the real deal was quite daunting. Was that meant to fit? O goddess, why was I even thinking about him. I closed the door and went back to my room feeling embarrassed when Elias showed up. This time fully dressed, but I was still confused. I left the door open, I guess he saw it as an invitation to come inside my room. When he started to apologize again I just got annoyed, I didn’t expect him to get angry with me. Elias was claiming he had done nothing to me, well yeah except for ruin my entire life! I couldn’t controlled myself and I almost told him everything, about my parents and my missi

Jade's pov I have no idea why I grabbed Elias' hand. I just saw pure panic on his face and it didn’t matter how much I hated him. I felt pity for Elias in that moment, he looked so scared. The only thing I could think of was grab his hand, it was almost instinctively. Elias didn't need to tell me what caused his panic attack, I wouldn’t share my fears with anyone. I was really surprised when Elias was so open about his past. He barely knew me and had already shared something so vulnerable and personal with me. It was clear that I knew very little about the future King. My grandmother had told me he was responsible for my parents death and that the power that came with being King would corrupt Elias and all the werewolves. My grandmother was afraid the werewolves would end the truce between witches and werewolves. I was protecting both my heritages by stopping Elias from becoming King. When I said 'it will all be over soon', I had meant something different than Elias

Elias’ povI didn’t get a chance to talk with Jade all day, I would try to find some time after seeing Doctor Olivia. Her office was near the school, so I drove there. Our session went great. As always Doctor Olivia had some great insights. ‘It’s normal to be triggered more easily when you’re under stress. Just take time for yourself, meditate or work out. Whatever helps you relax. Didn’t you used to love gardening? The next few months will ask a lot of you, not to mention once you become King. You won’t be able to help others if you don’t take care of yourself first’ Olivia said. I had also told the doctor about Jade. ‘She is really sending mixed messages. Perhaps wait until she’s figured out to pursue her further. But remember to keep your boundaries intact, there is no need for her to insult you. You need to surround yourself with people that support you, not try to tear you down’. She was right as always. I hadn’t done any gardening in a while, but I remember how it