Chapter 4

Elio

I headed back to my room feeling tired. I needed to make the trip to the Silvermoon pack. It was roughly three hours’ drive away. Even so, I would have preferred someone else to make the journey.

I had met my bride-to-be on one occasion. It’s another reason I followed through on the deal. She intrigued me. My wolf also seemed to take an interest in her. Not unusual, but still I was surprised, as she didn’t fit my normal type. I had always wanted a strong alpha female to be by my side, not some … omega. No matter what my brother says, it works for him perfectly, but not me. I had plans. I was due to secure two new packs under me. I needed a luna who had a strong stomach and could handle the type of work I do. 

(Flashback)

I had received an invitation to some alpha and luna’s ceremony, odd considering we didn’t really do that type of thing. The only time I helped out another alpha was to take over his pack. Still, my wolf was rather insistent that I attend. Perhaps it was devil’s advocate, but I was titillated, so with my gamma Jamal I went.

I let my aura blast out free, watching as all the alphas and luna’s flinched. They could sense my power. It was something I revelled in. It’s not a bad thing for them to know how powerful I am or the other alphas there they still owe me a debt. There was one who didn’t so much as bat an eyelid. I watched her walk away, not even noticing my presence.

Perhaps this party will be interesting after all …

Then something strange happened, something I had never done before. I followed her. Ignoring anyone else who crossed my path, my aura scared most of them away, anyway. “Alpha, you might want to rein it in. This is a celebration, not a takeover,” Jamal linked me as my jaw clicked. I pulled it back a little. I wasn’t here to make small talk.

We headed outside. My gaze found her once again. Her dazzling green eyes turned my way as she looked me dead in the eye. What the fuck? It’s normally only my pack members who can do that and when my aura in reined in. I picked up a drink, looking at the small house and gardens they consider their home. I think I’ll be doing this girl a favour. I live in a castle. After all, not a dump like this place.

One of the alpha’s approaches me, one of the brothers who ceremony this is. I can see through their veiled attempt at this little get together they are after something, I know it. I cut right to the chase, not caring that I’m being rude. This is a business event, after all. “So, which girl is to be my bride?” I asked, scanning the crowd. There were a few beauties, to be sure, but nothing compared to back home.

The alpha next to me clicked his jaw before pointing out the girl from earlier. I didn’t hear what else he said, but I smirked at the thought. Interesting. I think I could definitely have some fun with her.

A while later, my little wolf found herself all alone, so I took that as a sign to appraise her up close. She jumped a little, but only because I caught her off guard. Once again, those green eyes of hers locked with mine. I titled my head to the side … I wonder if she saw the real me would she still be able to hold my gaze? “So, little wolf, do you have a name?” I ask coldly as she turns to look at me head on.

She is a beauty; one I wouldn’t mind taking to my bed. Her full plush pink lips, slender nose with doe emerald green eyes. Plus, her long wild dark brown hair, I could grab onto as I fuck her. She catches me smirking as she folds her arms over her chest tantalisingly. “Who are you?” she asks with a tad more fire than I am used to. I thought she was meant to be some weak omega?

I take a step closer to her, letting my aura blast around her a silent command for her to answer my question. I smirk deviously when her heart skips a beat and she has the decency to avert her gaze. That’s better. “I don’t like to repeat myself … I can think of plenty of names I can call you,” I tell her as her breath hitches.

“Kara,” she adds softly. I’m pleased she can be submissive after all. “Now, was that so hard?” I taunt as her gaze locks with mine again, her nostrils flaring ever so slightly. Intriguing. I raise my finger, placing it on her temple as I swiftly read a few of her thoughts. She isn’t afraid of me, but she also has no idea who I am. Good, it will be a nice surprise for her. I trail my finger all the way down from her temple to her jaw. A faint blush coats her pretty face as I arch a brow. Perhaps this is why my brother likes omegas so much. I release her, feeling an urge bubble to the surface and walk away, heading towards Jamal.

“Everything alright alpha?” he asks, seeing my expression. I look back at the girl one last time, a cunning smirk on my lips. “Almost as soon as we got what we came for,”

(End of flashback)

My mind drifts from that moment, and I wonder if she still carries that same defiant spark in her eyes. I wonder if she has met her mate? The thought irks me for some reason, but I’m rather possessive of my things. No matter what, I will make it known that she is mine. She won’t be able to resist, just like every woman I’ve met before.

I guess she will be my chosen. I have lost all hope of finding my mate. I doubted I had one, considering … my nature. There was another I considered, not that it matters now the contract is set. I will collect what’s mine once and for all. It’s been exactly 365 days since the ceremony. I wonder if her family has let her in on the secret ...