New Relationships

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*******Sigweuf******

Alpha Sigewuf took a final scrutinizing glance at the contract Lex had emailed him that morning before storming out.

He had one goal today as his mind stayed fixed on the south, toward Aston-Lakenheath; Camille.

He had instructed Lex—his gamma—to relay a crucial message to Alpha Loeka: "The marriage contract cannot be broken under any circumstances, and if it is broken, the defaulter will face severe consequences."

The girl was stubborn, like a wildfire that couldn't be contained. I needed something to solidify my grip over this marriage.

"The car's ready, Alpha," Beta Roxan voice came through the pack link

"Tell Lex and two others to follow in the second car," Alpha Sigewuf commanded,

it was what he did. Command and sat back to watch others scurry to fulfil his desire.

"Understood, Alpha," he replied before the connection severed.

A sickening unease churned violently in the pit of my stomach, a feeling that had taken root the night they decided to use marriage as bait to form an alliance with the White Moon pack.

Brushing the feeling aside like a pest, he gathered the last document with measured urgency into a black pouch and strode toward the car, determination pumping through my veins.

The servants were all lined up. Heads bowed low, a routine masked more from fear than respect.

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The drive to Ashton-Lakenheath stretched into two long hours—ample time to gather his thoughts and steel himself before confronting the mysterious girl.

"Alpha, Shall we?" Beta Roxan asked, his voice breaking through alpha Sigewuf's contemplation as he settled into the front passenger seat.

"Yes," his gaze fixed on the landscape rolling past.

" So much for having power. No one talked about the sacrifices. The loneliness. The cost." alpha Sigewuf thought as he shut his eyes closed

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A pair of steel blue eyes ruptured from the shadows, its form overwhelming. Yet, it did not strike; it simply watched, akin to a predator savoring the moment before the kill.

Sigewuf yanked violently at the cuffs binding his wrists, frustration surging through him when they wouldn't yield. He tried to shift, but his wolf refused to respond.

Slowly, the creature advanced, moving its paws deliberately, each step bringing it closer, its fierce gaze locked onto him.

It lunged with breathtaking speed, its fangs plunging deep into his neck. "Nooooooo"

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Alpha Sigewuf gasped awake, eyes flung open, his pulse racing widely as he sucked in air greedily. It was the same nightmare, grim flashes of an impending disaster.

He wiped the sweat from his brow, heart racing, and swallowed two shots of the praxosin Beta Roxan had provided, desperate to help me find relief.

Beta Roxan whipped the car left, expertly maneuvering around a corner and rolling into the driveway of the formidable gardened fortress.

The car finally pulled to a stop aroubf the circular driveway after three security checks

Ashton-Lakenheath was beautiful.

Stepping out of the car, the dense air pinched at his skin, igniting goosebumps.

Alpha Loeka stood before the front door in a green tailored suit with a suppressed smile on his face

"Welcome to Aston-Lakenheath," alpha Loeka said as their hands connected

"thank you for having me" Sigewuf replied, exhaling calmly as he followed behind Alpha Loeka

It was time.

"Where's the girl?" Alpha Sigewuf asked immediately alpha Loeka began the signing of the final contract

"Can't wait to get right to it,' alpha Loeka smirked wickedly, "She'll be here any minute"

Suddenly, the door of the study creaked open, and even though he couldn't see her, he felt the shift in the room

Speak of the devil.

She strode in, commanding the space with an energy that electrified the room.

She spoke, her voice rich and confident, while Alpha Loeka listened intently.

He reached out, his arm glistening with traces of gray hairs above the silver wristwatch he wore, gesturing for her to approach as they conversed.

Following her father's gesture, she stood directly in front of alpha Sigewuf. Her limbs were feminine yet strong—a true hunter poised and ready.

Then she spoke my name, alongside something about Lakenheath, her voice explosive—powerful yet delicate

Alpha Loeka continued his dialogue with her and the look in her eyes was proof to the different emotions running through the mind locked behind her tender face

Alpha Sigewuf reminded Alpha Loeka of the contract, a silent warning before the door of the study clicked shut.

SLAP!

It came first as Alpha Loeka drew closer to her, then the blow after blow, sending her to the floor

The next thirty minutes went on brutally hard with just Alpha Loeka and Camille in the study.

Alpha Sigewuf stood in the family gallery, hand crossed gently behind him

"I see you have taken care of the situation" alpha Sigewuf said without turning to face alpha Loeka

"hahaha," Alpha Loeka laughed from his belly

"Children always need to be reminded of their place. No matter how fast they grow. Isn't that right, Sigewuf?"

"Of course, it is" Sigewuf said, turning to face Alpha Loeka, wearing a fake smile on his face

"Speaking of children, where are the boys? No sign of them around"

"Ah, my boys" Alpha Loeka's eyes glistened with pride at the question.

"They were special to him but not the girl" Sigewuf thought, his jaw tight with irritation

"On special assignments. They'd be back soon. You know, Conrad has something special. He got the entrance mail into Aston-Lakenheart Academy.. He takes after me" alpha Loeka spoke with prode

"I see. And since we're done here," Sigewuf extended his hand,

"It was nice doing business with you" noting the small scowl that had appeared alpha Loeka's face at being cut off from his musing.

He loved to be in charge. They both did They wanted the same thing

Alpha Sigewuf smirked., "To new relationships?"

"To new relationships" they both agreed, shaking their hands.