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CHAPTER FORTY-SEVEN
FREYA’S POV
Things are getting out of hand and what I need to do is talk to my father.
Right now, not only the twins and Alpha Asher are rebelling against me, but Astrid too. Sooner or later, they are going to kick me out of that house before I realize it.
I will have to be dead before I let that happen.
Alpha Asher did not spend the night again in our bedroom.
I don’t even want to think that he has spent these two nights in Astrid’s bedroom.
These days, they seem very close and looking at the way Alpha Asher keeps defending her every now and then, I can bet on my life that he feels something for her.
He is definitely in love with her.
The only reason why he hasn’t sent me packing from this pack, is because my father is very powerful and would wage a war on his pack.
The only reason why he agreed to this marriage is for the sake of peace. At first, that didn’t bother me. All I wanted was to get married to him because I love him. I really didn’t care if he didn’t love me back, but right now, I care.
The thought of him loving someone else hurts like hell and to think that he is in love with Astrid, a girl who used to be my slave. That’s blasphemy!
I have to do something to stop him from loving her.
I need to do something ASAP and that’s why I’m here in my father’s castle to talk to him.
I know he is going to ask me about the dagger, but I need more time. For now, I need him to intervene in this nemesis I’m going through, otherwise I will lose my sanity one of these days.
As I alight from the car, the guards bow their heads down and greet me, but I don’t have time to respond to them. I have more pressing issues at hand to address. I swiftly make my way into the living room, making sure the driver I came with from Alpha Asher’s pack is outside. The last thing I want is for him to eavesdrop and tell on me.
The moment we crossed the boundary, my mindlink was restored and I was able to communicate with my father. He knows I’m coming.
When I get into the living room, the first thing I look at is his mighty throne and I smile when I see him sitting on it, but as I walk closer to him, the smile on my face drops when I notice that there’s something wrong.
My father doesn’t look fine at all. He looks a bit ill and that is strange. This is not supposed to be happening because he is practically immortal. Immortal werewolves are not supposed to fall ill or grow old, but these are the signs I’m seeing in him right now.
“Dad” I call, worried. “Dad, what’s wrong?”
“You are here” He speaks calmly as he leans forward. I take the seat on the left side of his throne and turn to face his him directly.
I hate to see him looking weak and vulnerable.
“Dad… what’s wrong?”
“I don’t know either, but I can feel that something is wrong. Something is not right somewhere.”
“Father, right now you are speaking in parables”
“I am not talking about parables, Freya. I am telling the clear truth. Everything is not okay. There is something happening somewhere. Something I thought I had gotten rid of. Something impossible and that’s what’s killing me as the days go by. My only remedy right now is the dagger. Do you have here with you?”
“No dad”
“Why not?”
“I took a tour around the ancestors’ chambers and I was able to locate the late Alpha’s chambers. All I need to do is go into his study and have it stolen. I’m taking so much time because I don’t want them to suspect me”
“Freya there is no time to waste!”
“Dad I know! But remember stealing that dagger is quite risky. I have to make sure I don’t get caught in the process, or even When i succeed, I have to make sure I leave no trace that will lead them to me when they start investigating the issue.”
“If you can’t steal the dagger, why don’t you just get him to get intimate with you? If he mates with a wrong She Wolf, the dagger will automatically get destroyed. That is an easier way out”
“You think I haven’t tried? Dad, he won’t even look at me. He hates me and I can feel it!” I defend and my father lets out a heavy sigh of frustration.
This is a very tough situation for both of us.
“So, what do you want me to do? You can’t get him to get intimate with you, you can’t steal the dagger either”
“Dad, I didn’t say I cannot do these things, what I need is more time”
“I don’t have time!” He roars in fury as he rises from his chair and casts me a deadly glance. I quickly bow my head down.
The last thing I want is for him to lose his temper.
“Father…” I call with a shaky voice as I gently raise my head up to look at him.
The anger burning in his eyes is inevitable.
“Father I promise I’m going to do this”
“Take a look at me Freya, I am not well at all. I don’t know, but I can feel that there’s something wrong going on somewhere and I know it has to be with those two. It has to do with Astrid and Asher, that’s why I need that dagger destroyed. Once that happens, I will be assured that there is nothing they can use against me. I need that dagger destroyed!” He scolds yet again and I freeze on my spot in fear.
Dad is furious and the fact that I cannot do anything to calm him down frustrates me big time.
I really do need him to calm down.
“Father please… I have a suggestion.”
“Which is?”
“Well, one of the reasons why he doesn’t want to get intimate with me is because we aren’t married. He once told me his family has a thing for chastity. That they don’t touch women they aren’t married to”
“So, what do you want me to do?”
“I have lived with Asher for about a month now and I know how much he dislikes me. It will take him forever to decide to marry me, but you can make that happen by threatening him. Just propose a near date, call him over and make the announcement. He will have no choice but to comply”
“That would still not be a guarantee that he will agree to touch you”
“Father, by then I will be his wife and I will have more power over him. I will make it happen. I promise you that” I explain with all seriousness as he paces about the living room restlessly.
I honestly don’t know the conditions the witch gave him when she gave him the powers to conquer Alpha Tarlishi, but I can tell right now they are weighing on him. Something must be wrong somewhere and none of us know.
Well, if the dagger gets destroyed, all this will be over, so for now, I have to focus on getting that dagger destroyed.
“Fine! I will think of a date and once that’s done, I will let you know”
“Alright father, thank you very much.”
“You can leave now, I have a lot of thinking to do and I want to be left alone” He orders and I quietly rise up and exit his chambers.
When I get outside, I look at the car I came with.
It’s almost evening and when I get back to that pack, I will have to eat dinner with Asher and his annoying siblings, Astrid included.
These past days have not been good for me in that pack and a break will do me much good.
I turn around and head straight for my chambers.
On my way, I see my brother walking toward me, probably coming from his chambers.
“You are here” He announces with a smile as he engulfs me in a big bear hug.
“Yes, I am”
“So, what brings you here?”
“Came to make some suggestions to dad. Asher and his siblings are giving me such a grand time over there, including Astrid. I needed to get dad involved”
“You know, I don’t really know why you keep defending that guy. Just let father finish him off. I can bet on my life that he will find a much better suitor for you once he completes his plan for global dominance” He rants and I roll my eyes at him.
He just doesn’t get it.
“Do you honestly think I would let myself go through all this shit if I didn’t love Asher? I love him okay and I want to be with him, that’s why I’m doing all this”
“Poor you. Keep sacrificing for love, I can assure you that it won’t end well for you. The earlier you understand and accept this, the better for you. I’m your brother and I know what’s best for you that’s why. Not going to sugar coat anything for you. Leave Asher, let father destroy him and take over this entire werewolf world and let’s see if you won’t have better suitors”
I briskly walk past him so I can get away from all the crap that’s coming out from his mouth.
He doesn’t understand what feelings are , because he has never had feelings for any girl before.
Talk about better suitors.
There will never be a better man for me than Asher, he is the only man for me.
The one and only man for me!