Chapter 1

[BOOK 1- ALPHA'S CONTRACT MATE TRILOGY]

Evelyn's POV

I'd returned back to my pack to check out how the forthcoming birthday celebration of grandpa was going. It was three days away and for three months, I didn't meet with grandpa. Being at Liberty Pack with my fiancee and working there were two major things that kept me far away from home. I missed home so much, just that where my fiance is also is also a home to me.

As I arrived at the airport, I pulled out my phone to call Frank, he was the Beta of Liberty Pack and so far was busy arranging things for his elder brother's installation as the official Alpha of the pack.

“Gosh!” I hit my forehead, groaning with frustration. Each time I remember that the installation is on the same day as my grandpa's birthday celebration, I lose my mind. I was confused on which to attend but it was my grandpa first, family first. I was his oldest granddaughter and it was a custom to be present at his eightieth birthday. This didn't mean I didn't value my mate, I valued him so much and would want to attend this installation with my hand curved over his. I imagined the paparazzis taking several shots of us and speculations about our marriage coming soon roaming the air and social media handles.

As I was sailing into this thought, the beautiful, deep voice I'd always admire for months now came up.

“Hello baby.”

I shrugged out of my subconscious mind, smiling. “Yes hun, I've arrived.” He told me to call him when I arrived here at the airport, the flight took barely thirty minutes. On the road, it would have taken two hours.

“Woww, I'm glad you've arrived. Extend my greetings to grandpa.”

“Sure honey,” I replied and then chuckled. “He will ask me when our wedding is gonna come up.” I teased my mate and fiancee, knowing fully well that this is what grandpa will ask of. Being the Alpha, he just wanted to find the best husband for his granddaughter. Although he didn't really like Frank when we started dating, labeling him as immature, he was a bit fond of him now and has been asking us to get married as soon as possible.

“I wish to see my grandchildren before I die.” He would often say. I pulled in a deep breath after the teasing and laughing. It was Frank's turn to say something.

“I know he will ask that but marriage is something we need to take time and plan for. My brother who is gonna become the Alpha in the next three days hasn't even found his mate, I mean there's nothing to worry about.” He chuckled. I grinned, taking in assurance from his words.

“Call me after you leave the house for the airport, okay?”

“Sure.”

“I've really been pushing, trying to put things in order for the main day. This installation is gonna be superb.” He boasted. I grinned, wanting to complain that both activities fell on the same day and I was confused on what to really do.

He seemed to be in a good mood, so I just let it slide. It was my decision to handle it.

“Okay, I'll extend your greetings to grandpa, tell him we'll marry soon and I'll also call you when I'm about to take the flight back.”

“Alright, my love.” He blew me a kiss and we cut the call.

Hell no!

I hit my forehead again. Right after the call, I remembered that I didn't ask of my sister, Dorlin stayed in the Liberty Pack too as both of us work in the movie industry as actresses. Being that Garlwood was based in Liberty Pack, it was the hub of many movie producers, directors, actors and actresses. We even had roles to play in the forthcoming drama series “Mine to be.”

To cut off the expenses, I had asked Frank to talk to his elder brother so my sister could come to live in one of the apartments in the estate. With this, paying of house rent would be history. Though the Alpha approved of it, yet it wasn't that easy. Alpha Caleb as he's known was firmly reluctant letting an outsider live within the confines of the estate even though there were many spare rooms.

Frank has always told me stories about him, even showed me his pictures on his phone. He has been away for three years, obtaining courses and training abroad. I've never gotten an opportunity to see before but I guess he wouldn't be really different from what Frank has been telling me.

Maybe as he's coming back for the first time, I'll get the chance to meet him in person.

I arrived at our pack estate, expecting everywhere to be set in a unique way for the forthcoming birthday. Seeing everywhere the same way I left it months ago, I furrowed my brows. A maid happened to pass by and I waved at her, stopping her.

“Heyyy. Isn't grandpa's birthday taking part–”

“Evelyn.” I heard someone call me, I turned towards the direction of the voice and it was grandpa. I left the maid and ran towards grandpa, hugging.

“Grandpa, I missed you so much.”

“You haven't begun any preparation towards your birthday or have you changed your mind towards celebrating it?” My eyes flickered and my heart thumbed. Disappointment was looming in the air, I rebuke it quite hard at heart. I hated hoping for something and it didn't come later.

“Yes,” he heaved. “It's now at the Liberty Pack and will be merged with the Alpha's installation. Caleb granted this request of mine so you can attend.”

“Huh?” I pulled away slightly. “Why would he do that?” Someone who was giving my fiance a difficult time to get Dorlin an approval to come live at the estate.

“I pleaded on your behalf and it seems he respects me so much and I like him.”

I narrowed my eyes, looking at the way he spoke with such a serious face. “Come in!” He stretched his hand to pull me inside of the living room of his apartment, whose door he was standing.