Dinner With Alpha Lucian

A visitor? Someone for me? I doubted it. Why? Because I didn’t have any friends. The only person who ever came looking for me was Christopher, and that was definitely not happening now.

"He says he's here to see you," my mum added, giving me a bit more information. I tried to think of anyone who could possibly come, but no one came to mind.

I followed her out of the room and into the living room.

I saw someone from behind, but I still couldn’t tell who it was. As I got closer, his face looked very familiar. I knew I had seen him recently, but I couldn’t place where. He looked straight at me while I searched my memory, then it finally clicked. I bowed my head immediately out of respect.

"I’m so sorry for not recognizing you earlier, Alpha Lucian."

He was Christopher’s uncle. I had never met him in person before. He rarely showed up at public events since he ruled the entire Silverclaw empire, which the Silverclaw Pack belonged to. Seeing him in person was something I had never imagined. I couldn't understand why he would be here.

"It’s fine," he replied calmly, and I could hardly believe it. I hadn't even noticed at first that he was sitting on our couch like a regular person. His guards weren’t even inside with him. I was truly confused about why he came.

While I was still trying to make sense of it all, he just sat there watching me, almost like he was giving me time to process the moment.

"Okay. I don’t have much time to spend here. I came for something serious, and you are going to cooperate with me."

His tone was so firm and commanding. I knew he was powerful, wealthy, extremely attractive, and influential, but I didn’t understand why he was telling me directly that I had no choice but to go along with whatever he wanted.

Still, I couldn’t say anything out loud. I kept my thoughts to myself.

"I’m not sure I understand what you mean, Alpha," I said quietly.

A slight smirk formed on his lips as he stood up to face me. His physical presence was overwhelming. His height, his broad shoulders, his confidence, it was all intense.

"I am taking you as a mate. Send your response to this number before 8 AM tomorrow," he said firmly, placing a note on the table.

Maybe I misheard him. I must have. Because if he really meant what he just said, then either he or I had completely lost our minds.

Taking me as a mate? I was completely speechless. I couldn’t even form a word. His voice kept echoing in my head long after he had left, and my heart wouldn’t stop racing.

A few moments later, my mother came down to the living room. She had given us some privacy earlier.

"What’s going on, Isabella? You didn’t get yourself into some kind of trouble, did you? The ruler of the biggest empire in the territory came to see you. What is happening?" My mother was clearly shaken too.

"Mum?" I called softly.

"Yes?"

"Have I ever had hearing problems?" I asked because she would know best.

"What are you talking about? No, of course not," she said, confused.

That meant I heard Alpha Lucian correctly. But what did he really mean? And what was the point of the deadline? He wanted me to make such a huge decision overnight?

...

Something still felt off, but it also seemed very real. Alpha Lucian had come to my house himself and said those words to me. He must have seen the video online and probably knew I used to be involved with his nephew. So why the sudden interest in me?

That morning, I glanced at the table clock. It was already past 7 AM. I had stayed up all night thinking. I didn’t even try to sleep because my mind was so full of thoughts.

Then the thought hit me. If I married Alpha Lucian, I would become the most powerful woman in the empire. I would even stand above Christopher. I was twenty, a full adult, and Alpha Lucian, though only twenty-five, was already a powerful Alpha.

"Things are going to work out for my good," I said out loud while staring into empty space. Still, I knew this was a big decision to make, especially since I had no idea what Alpha Lucian truly wanted from me.

Time seemed to pass quickly, and at exactly six minutes before 8 AM, I sent my response to him. It was a message that could change my life forever.

Later that afternoon, something unexpected happened. My mind had been unsettled since I sent the message to Alpha Lucian. Then, a group of uniformed women suddenly showed up at our house.

"I am Dera. Alpha Lucian sent us," one of the women said as she stepped forward and bowed her head. I bowed slightly in return, still confused about what was happening.

"Okay... so... why are you here?" I asked, unsure of what to expect.

"To prepare you for the meeting with him tonight, ma'am," she replied politely. I still had no clue what exactly was going on.

Dera turned to one of the other women and handed her a small cream-colored envelope. That woman then gave it to me. I broke the gold seal and pulled out a note from inside. As I read it, I realized it had been written by Alpha Lucian himself.

"We meet over dinner by 7 PM." That was all it said.

Before I knew it, I was trying on several dresses. We finally chose one that fit me perfectly. After that, the ladies began styling my hair while others worked on my makeup.

Just as they were almost finished, my mother walked in. It took me some time to explain everything to her. We went back and forth for a while, but she finally agreed to let me go.

A Rolls Royce arrived with detailed instructions to escort me to the dinner venue. I got in quietly, my heart full of questions, wondering what my future would soon look like.