Chapter 4 - Anya

“Why don’t we become Chosen Mates?”

I look at DK filled with disbelief. DK knew very well where I stand regarding Chosen Mates. I know that things aren’t going well with Mikey but that was because we haven’t seen each other for a long time. But that doesn’t mean that I have already given up on us. 

But just when I was about to give him a piece of my mind, a kind smile appears on his face. 

“Before you misunderstood, listen to my explanation first,” he said as he took a sit beside me on the bed.

“I know that very well that you are still hoping that Mikey will come back–” 

“He will come back,” I said frowning at him as I cross my arms in from of me cutting him off. 

“He won’t,” DK replied in a very serious tone.

“He will!” I said getting angry at him. “You don’t know Mikey enough to judge him!” 

“I may not be close to him, but you forgot one thing, we are both men.” What he said was partly true. But just because they are both men doesn’t mean that they are exactly the same. 

“Let me finish my explanation first, so you can see how it will benefit the two of us.,” DK said. What he told me is making me curious so I decided to let him finish what he was about to say.

“I have several human friends and I heard that contracted marriage is the trend right now,” DK started to explain. 

“Contracted Marriage?” I asked. It was the first time I heard about it. 

“It’s like a contract that before getting married,” continued to explain, but his explanation was making it more and more complicated for me. 

“Don’t they get a contract when they get married?” I asked, “It’s a piece of paper that humans sign to let other humans know that a specific human is taken.” 

DK let out a frustrated sigh as he run his fingers through his dark blonde hair. 

“Are you really going to butt into everything that I have to say?” He asks, “Because if you would, then let’s just forget about it and just let your wolf go berserk and destroy anything that stood in her way.” 

He was about to stand up and leave but I held on to his arm. I was desperate. If Mikey decided to come tomorrow and my wolf was in the state that she was in. I’m afraid that Mikey would misunderstand that my wolf doesn’t like him. 

“I’ll listen,” I said softly. 

“Okay,” DK said as he sat in front of me, “contracted marriage is not like the usual marriage that you know. Yes, they will be married, but it would only be because of the contract that they have agreed on,” DK started to explain once again. 

“Usually a contracted marriage is done when both parties wanted to get something from the marriage. Some humans do it for money. Some do it just for show,” DK continued to explain, “One of my friends entered a contracted marriage because his parents are pushing him to marry someone he doesn’t love. So, while waiting for her, my friend decided to hire someone and enter a contracted marriage so that he can avoid getting into a real marriage that he would forever regret.” 

I am now beginning to understand what contract marriage means but I am still having a hard time understanding what it has to do with me. Still, I kept quiet to listen for the rest of his explanation. 

“Remembering it gave me an idea,” DK said with a kind smile, “Why don’t we make a contracted Mate Bond?”

My eyes grew big upon hearing what all the fuss was about.

“Are you crazy?” I asked him as I start to get riled up. 

“Nope,” He replied with the arrogant smile that I hated, “My mind had never been this clear.”

“I only have one Mate–,” I started to say. 

“And that Mate just broke up with you, let your wolf go on a rampage, and even destroyed my brand-new car.” I wanted to hate him. I wanted to get angry at him but what he just pointed out was all true. 

“Mikey won’t come back, that I can guarantee,” DK continued. “I don’t know what happened between the two of you but that’s not my business. My concern right now is, if your wolf continues to disregard you and act that way, it will be dangerous for you. And I promise you I will never forgive Mikey if something happens to you.”

I look down at my hands, unsure of what to say or do. 

“Let’s cure your wolf,” DK said confidently, “And then let make Mikey come running back to you.”

I look at the in front of me and I have no doubt that he can get any woman that he wants. Despite our differences, I know deep down that he is a very caring and kind man. He may act like an arrogant asshole but I know very well that it was all just a facade. 

“What is it in for you?” I asked carefully. “Why are you doing this for me?” 

“Because I care for you,” He replied. 

“I can’t give you what you want,” I said as I avoid his eyes. 

“I know,” DK answered, “And I am not asking for you to give me something. All I want is for you to be safe.”

“I don’t think it would be fair for you,” I said, still unable to look at him, “You deserve to be with someone who can love you back.”

“The right person will come in time,” He replied as he places his fingers under my chin, “But right now, cupcake, I want you to be safe. Treat me as your best friend.”

“I just feel like it’s not fair,” I replied softly.

“That is why we are making a contract. Everything will be listed there for transparency. If you see something that you’re uncomfortable or I’m uncomfortable with we can remove it no questions asked. I just want to make sure that by the end of the contract, you will be safe and maybe Mikey will wake up from his senses and comes back to claim you.”

I never had anyone else be this kind to me other than Mikey. 

“Anya,” DK said as he held my face so I can focus on him, “Trust me, I won’t let anything, or anyone, even me, hurt you.”

A small smile appeared on my lips as I see a small glimmer of hope through the man who was seating in front of me. 

“Let’s make the contract,” I said with conviction, “I will make an announcement at my Birthday party tomorrow that you will be my Chosen Mate.”