I Choose Second Chance Mate After Rebirth, Childhood Sweetheart Regretted It

In the room, the old Beta and old Gamma both wore grim faces, each dreading that the burden of marrying into the North might fall on their own family.

"Father, I'm willing to go to the North and become the Luna of its Alpha."

At my words, my father, the Alpha, shot up from his seat in shock.

"Alpha, having your own daughter marry into the North would truly show the sincerity of our Riverlands pack."

The one smiling so nervously and eager to please was none other than Gianna's father.

My father slammed a hand on the desk and snarled, "Shut up." He came and stood before me, his gaze deep as he looked into my eyes, as if seeing someone else through me.

After a long moment, his lips moved. "Matilda, I won't let you marry into the North. I'm the Alpha. I can protect you."

"Besides, I've already arranged for the Beta's daughter, Gianna, to go and be their Luna!"

At that, the old Beta went pale, and his eyes filled with resentment as he looked at me.

I threw myself into my father's arms. "Dad, I'm your daughter. I've enjoyed the pack's privileges all my life. Now it's my turn to take on the responsibility."

"I'm willing to use my bloodline to win the Riverlands stronger protection and lasting peace."

"I've made up my mind. Please don't worry about me!"

Faced with my plea, my father gave in, though reluctantly.

Kristoff, without me getting in your way, this time you should finally get what you want.

I had barely stepped out of my father's office when a silver dagger pressed against my throat.

When I saw who it was, my temper flared.

"Kristoff, have you lost your mind? Do you know where you are, holding a silver dagger to my throat?"

He ignored my anger, his face darkening with fury.

"What's the rush? The news about the North wanting someone barely broke, and you already went running to your father to volunteer?"

I gave a small laugh. "It has to be settled sooner or later. What does it matter if I'm in a hurry?"

Seeing that I couldn't care less about it, he grew even angrier.

But mindful of his position, he forced down his rage and kept up appearances, though his voice turned cold.

"Even if your father ships my beloved Gianna off there, I'll still reject the fated bond the Moon Goddess gave us."

I knew he would. In my last life he spent his whole existence proving his unwavering love for Gianna.

All along, I had been the foolish one.

So this time, I won't force anything.

"Matilda, everything you do makes me sick!"

That was the last thing Kristoff said as he withdrew the dagger and turned to leave.

I couldn't be bothered to explain.

He'd find out soon enough anyway.

And when he did, he'd surely be delighted.