Chapter:- 3

Lucus comes out of the car with his parents. They are having a dinner with the Madden family; he really doesn't want to come here, but he doesn't have a choice. His father is not listing him at all, and his mother, well, she is happy to meet her favorite child after a year.

"Lucus, you should behave, okay? Don't embarrass me. And don't you dare to say that Omega name in front of Emma." His father commands him, and he just nods at the older Alpha.

They make their way to the main door and click the doorbell.

"Mr. and Mrs. Madden, please come in," the lady said. Lucus bows his head, showing respect, before he gives a box of cake to the woman.

As they make their way to the dining room, Lucus hears a voice coming from upstairs.

"Sorry to keep you waiting," a man with a deep voice says, taking his seat. "So, how are you? Wait, is that him?"

"Yes, he's my second son, Lucus," his father said. Lucus bows his head and says hello to the other Alpha.

"He looks so manly. I'm sure a lot of Omegas want you, huh?" the old Alpha said, making Lucus smile.

'But I only want her.'

"Of course! He has my genes!" His father exclaimed, and Lucus smirked about it. Mr. James laughs while nodding.

"Well, hello, Lucus. I know you already know us, but let me introduce myself. I am Johnathan David James, and this is my beautiful wife and my Omega, Alexandra James."

Lucus saw the beautiful woman who was smiling at him and said, "Yes, you are right; even your parents didn't tell you, but I am the one who named your big brother."

"Yeah, our husbands really never like our meeting." His mother continues the story, "But we both are really good friends; after Emma was born, things became a little normal because your father likes her."

Lucus rolls his eyes and says, 'Of course his father likes that Omega more than him.'

"But why didn't Alex come?" Suddenly, Alexandra asks.

"Oh, the pup is having an important meeting."

James smiled in understanding.

"And where is our beautiful Emma?" His mother asks in an excited tone, and the James couple laugh.

"Where is our baby, honey?" The Alpha asks, "She should come down here now so that we can start to eat; our guests are waiting."

"Okay, I'll call her," Mrs. James said, going upstairs.

"Sorry, Emma might be still preparing," Mr. James excuses.

"It's okay, Johnathan. We can wait," Damon replies.

After waiting for a minute, the lady arrives with someone walking behind her, and Lucus eyes widen when he sees the figure. His Alpha even nodded in satisfaction; he likes what he sees.

Lucus always heard Emma's name in business meetings, how all the Alphas praise her, and how they think she is perfect for them. There are an unlimited number of Alphas who want Emma James.

And now Lucus knows why: Emma is always a good student; she is smart and can take care of her father's business; and she is the most beautiful Omega. Lucus never saw beauty like this. How can someone be so perfect? She is smart, she is beautiful, and the way she presents herself is beyond imagination.

Emma's eyes become wide when she sees the Alpha, her childhood crush, and her future mate. Her mother basically drags her downstairs; she is really shy and really doesn't want to face the Maddens, especially Lucus.

Lucus is really handsome and well-built. Her Omega is purring inside her, and when she sees the Alpha checking her up and down, Emma blushes and bows her head shyly.

"Oh, my Goddness, Damon, look, our Emma is all grown up."

Both Emma and Lucus snapped back when they heard Jenny's voice. Jenny instantly got up and hugged the younger Omega, with Damon also smiling at her. It's like he is really proud of his choice for his younger son.

"Baby, do you remember Aunt Jenny?"

Emma nodded her head and smiled shyly.

"Oh God, you are so adorable." Jenny hugged her again.

"Daring let the pup go; look at her; she is a blushing mess." Damon teases, and Emma feels like she wants to hide under her mother's embrace.

"Well, Damon, not only her, but look at your son; look at him." Johnathan said this and laughed.

Damon and Jenny both look at their son; Jenny's eyes are wide, and Damon is smirking at his son.

"Do you think she is a beautiful pup?" Alexandra asks the young Alpha.

"Ye-yes, ma'am," Lucus said, smiling but looking away instantly.

After having their lunch, the elders send both Lucus and Emma to the garden so they can talk privately. Emma shyly smiles, but Lucus rolls his eyes, and Damon glares at his son. Lucus knows he can't reject Emma by himself, and he knows very well that it is no use talking to her. The Omega instantly goes and tells her parents everything, so it's up to Emma. Only if she rejects this arranged marriage proposal. And Lucus knows how to make her

As Emma and Lucus enter the garden, Emma feels cold. That was the only way Emma could describe the look of the Alpha as they sat on the bench. Emma sees how the Alpha looks at her with boring eyes, like he doesn't even want her.

"So, how are you?" Emma asks with a small smile, but her smile instantly fades when she sees Alpha roll his eyes and look in another direction. Emma waited for the whole five minutes, but the Alpha didn't give her any answers.

'Is he not happy with this whole arrangement? Then why did he come here in the first place?'

The spark that happened a moment ago is gone now. Emma knew the Alpha was checking her when she came downstairs, but now the Alpha keeps ignoring her, like he is not happy.

"I heard you are doing well in business." Emma asks again, but this time Lucus doesn't even glance at her; the Alpha blatantly ignores her. They are sitting in silence for the whole 15 minutes; Emma doesn't know what to do; it's like Lucus is still the same kid. He really doesn't have any interest in talking to her. But Emma remembers how her mother and Mr. Madden always told her that Lucus was a shy kid. So maybe he is still shy?

Emma came back from her, though, and she heard Alpha's phone ringing. The Alpha smiles when he sees who is calling him, and Emma feels pain in her heart.

'Who is he smiling like this?'

The Alpha instantly stands up and leaves without even glancing at the Omega. Emma feels like her heart has broken into a million pieces.

"You're just being overdramatic, Emma; maybe he just needs time." Emma said to herself:

After half an hour, when the Alpha didn't come back, Emma knew maybe he had left, so she got up and went inside.

"What happen?" Mrs. Madden asks when she will see Emma. Everyone now looks towards Omega and Emma's smile; she really doesn't want to show her disappointment to her elders.

"Where is Lucus?" Mr. Madden asks, and Emma can feel the anger in Alpha's voice.

"Oh, he just needs to go; maybe something important came up." Emma lies, but by looking at both Madden pairs, Emma knows it doesn't work.

"Did you guys talk, baby?" Her father asks, and Emma sees her parents' happy faces, especially her mother's.

"Yea." She lies again; she doesn't know what to say to her father.

"So, do you think my son is perfect to become your future Alpha?" Mrs. Madden asks.

Emma looks at her hopeful eyes; Mr. Madden looks at her with scared eyes; and her parents look at her with excitement.

'What am I going to tell them? Lucus ignores me all the time. And I still don't understand why? Is he shy? Or is he not happy with his arrangements? But if he is not happy, he never came here in the first place.' Emma remembers how stubborn Lucus is; if he doesn't want to do something, no one can make him do it. 'But then the same question: 'Why didn't he talk to me?'

"Emma baby..." Emma looks up and sees her mother's concerned eyes.

"Baby, we are waiting for your answer." Her mother said.

"If you don't want it, then it's ok, love." Her father assures her, but Emma can see disappointment in her parents' eyes, and the same goes with Madden.

"Mom, Dad." Emma takes a deep breath. "Actually, I don't...

"Hey baby." Lucus hugs Moni as he enters the apartment; he leaves James's house when Moni calls him. He rejects Emma James without saying a single word; now she is the one who rejects this marriage proposal, and even his dad can't do anything.

"What happened? Did your father agree to break the deal? I don't know what you are doing here, Lucus. Where did it go wrong? They were fine with us, and he then informed the media about your marriage to someone else. They'll announce it in the news soon. We shouldn't have dated in the first place. I had a feeling that this would happen." Moni started balling without taking a single breath.

"Hey, hey baby, clam down ok. I'm sorry, baby." Lucus hugs her to calm her down. Moni has already started crying, and Lucus feels like his heart is breaking in a million pieces.

"So, you're regretting it? I had a feeling that this would happen. I'm scared, Lucus; I can't lose you."

Lucus hugged her even more tightly and said, "No! Of course not, baby. I love you. Loving you is the best thing ever. And don't worry, I'll make sure that Emma James never accepts this marriage proposal."

Lucus broke the hug and looked into his lover's eyes with a smile.

"Really?" Moni asked with a big smile, and Lucus nodded his head.

"Yeah, baby, I told her I didn't want her without using words." Moni nodded her head in excitement and then hugged the Alpha. Lucus sign in relief when the Omega hug him herself after days.

But their peace got runnier when Lucus phone started ringing, and both of them let go of each other. Lucus checked his mobile, and his father is the one who is calling him.

"Maybe he is going to tell us good news." Lucus said, and Moni smiled widely.

"Yes dad." Lucus answers, and he receives a call.

'Don't you have a little shame?' his father said, but Lucus didn't care because he didn't say anything to anyone.

"I don't know what you are saying, dad." Lucus tries to act innocent, and Moni tries to control her giggle when the Alpha rolls his eyes.

'Oh, kid, I know what you did. That's the reason why I want you to stay away from that low-class omega.'

Lucus tries to control himself; he doesn't want Moni to know what his family thinks about her.

"Why did you call dad? I didn't do anything."

'Oh, yes, you didn't. You are such a good kid, Lucus. Always do what your parents say.'

"Dad."

'Shut up, Lucus.'

Lucus looked toward his girlfriend, who was giving him a concerned look. Lucus smiled and shook his head.

'You are with her, don't you?' His father asks

"Dad, why did you call?" He asks again.

'Oh, I called you because I want to give you rewards for your good behavior in front of James, especially Emma'

"What do you

mean, dad?"

'Congratulations, son, you are getting married in 4 days. Emma already accepts you as her future Alpha; she said you are the perfect match for her.'

"What...?"