Contracted to the Wrong Alpha
Chapter 13
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Lex.
I didn’t know whatever it was they were discussing but something told me it was about me as my father smiled and gestured his hands for me to come over which I did grudgingly.
“Alveria,” I called her name in respect and she bowed, giving me a genius smile.
“Alpha, it’s good to see you.” She said and I tore my gaze away from her to my dad who had a coffee and a saucer on the other hand.
“Alveria was talking about replacing your Luna”
He started and my eyes glinted in an unpleasant frown. I almost cut him off but I listened to his words first.
“You know, the Blue Moon Ritual is coming in three days and Lilia being in that confinement room is a situation you won’t be able to wait and after what happened at the wedding, it caused a very bad reputation in the Pack. My ministers were complaining about the effect it brought on our country putting my reputation at stake.” He said and I swallowed, I know where all this is leading to but I hope Xander stops growling so I can act rightly.
“So what are you saying, Dad?” I asked him, folding my hands and cocking my head at him.
“Not me actually, I don’t care who you get married to but I care about the pending deals and proposals that are yet to be signed and approved all because of your Marital status. Alveria is suggesting you take Isabelle as Luna.”
He dropped the bombshell and my ears felt hot as If I heard the most abominable and disgusting decree.
I didn’t show how shocked and disappointed I was, I only nodded to his words till he was done and he turned to look at Alveria who smiled.
I trust this woman to make the right decisions for me but this was totally out of the box.
“Isabelle is Lord Blackwood’s daughter and an actress in”
“I know Isabella!” I cut Alveria off her statement before she could complete her statement and a flicker of surprise masked her face but she washed it off.
“So, for the Pack’s reputation and the safety of your wellbeing, We suggest you take her as Your Luna and second mate!”
She said softly and I bit my lip, nodding at her and controlling myself badly.
“So, what do you say Dad?” I asked my father who took a sip from his cup and dropped it on the coffee stand beside him.
“You see” He cleared his throat and faced me. “I wanted Tyson Conor’s daughter for you but it seems she’s not interested in causing that stunt ”
“And she’s a violent psycho with some outrageous personality that could hurt the Alpha ” Alveria chirped in and my dad shrugged, giving me a ‘you see what I told you look.’
“So if Isabella is available, go for it. Let Lilia leave when she’s out of the confinement room and”
“It’s not happening!” I said calmly, cutting through Alveria’s words who blinked.
“I appreciate your suggestions but I don’t remember a law where anyone gets to choose who I take as Luna. We are already married by law but we just need to show the pack as proof once she gets out of the confinement room.”
Alveria was shocked at my words, not hiding her expression.
Yeah, I know.
I always said yes to her suggestions, Yes to her agreement, Yes to every law she brings to the back because I fucking trust her as my mate’s Aunty and the Pack’s Priestess.
I feel that I’m indebted to her and Seraphina might be happy, watching me adhere to her aunt’s command but for the first time in years, I felt stupid.
I was being controlled without realizing it and it’s not even about Lilia, I don’t give a fuck about who I get married to but it’s about my dignity as an Alpha.
I don’t know why all this is getting to my head now but I just want to have a say and let my word stand.
And Isabella?
I scoffed.
I’ll choose to marry a rogue than her.
She’s Lord Blackwood’s daughter, the Pack’s Finance officer, and the governor of New York’s Federal University. He’s damn successful given his intelligence in the business era and his daughter was a celebrity.
An actress, singer, and model.
She’s lousy as fuck, possessive and insultive.
I regretted the day I fucked her, I thought I should just relieve some sexual tension but Isabella took it to heart and branded me as her Fiance, plastering my face all over the New York billboard.
Her presence was hell, noisy and disturbing, and
Damn! I won’t do Isabelle. Period.
“We are only looking out for the best for you Alpha. I would never suggest anything outside the box and your wishes even the moon Goddess knows that” She said softly and I nodded.
I know, she’s right but not this time around.
I just wanted Lilia to be a representative of my Luna. There’s nothing special about her aside from the fact that she’s ambitious, sending thousands of proposals to my company to invest in her fashion line.
I don’t know anything about her yet but I want her to just stick around for now, for six months and we’ll be good. She won’t fall for me, that I know. She’s too feisty.
Our moments together were purely a coincidence and it won’t happen again. She would mind her business and give me the space I need to focus.
That’s exactly what I want and not some lousy crazy ass bitch to turn my life upside down.
“I know Alveria and I appreciate that a lot, if you don’t mind; I have some business to take care of at Midnight Shade..”
I excused myself from her and I felt relieved. No arguments from her and my decision stands.
I got in the car and slowly, my thoughts drifted to Lila again.
What if she’s dead already by the time we get there?
My heart beat thumped heavily and I tried to fight it.
‘It won’t be my fault right, She’s not my mate and I won’t get affected by it.
I tried to reason that with myself but I realized how wrong that sounds, I would blame myself terribly.
Why am I making so many dangerous assumptions?
I should be positive and not think otherwise.
“Speed up Raven,” I told my beta who didn’t make any move but stepped on the gear and pedal.
“Do you think she’s okay?” I stupidly asked him even though I knew wouldn’t reply to me. He just cast me a glance and gave out a low chuckle.
I know I’m stupid, but fuck! I’m so nervous.
“I don’t know Alpha, she might be dead.” He blurted out and Xander growled.
Wow, Raven! Good job on easing my tension.
“She was so scared as if she didn’t have a wolf to help her out with the punishment.” He continued and I grit my teeth.
“Shut the fuck up!”
Raven never tells me anything positive and it’s annoying that his negative words are always true.
“Where’s her assistant?” I asked him and he sighed.
“Locked at the visitor’s guest room.”
He bit his lips and exhaled.
“Her father has been throwing a tantrum since that day and I was thinking-”
“Don’t!” I cut him off.
“She will be punished too, at least till when Lilia is out, ” I said and he nodded.
The drive became even slower than before despite its speed and I did what I had never done before to a woman, not even to Seraphina.
Raven said she might not have a wolf, which could only mean that she might die.
Fuck!
I pushed away the thought and reached out to the mind link.
I needed to know if she was alive, to keep me from fidgeting and losing my pride as the Alpha.
Not even the wars that were about to befall me made me feel this way.
Xander reached out, calling her, hoping she would respond.