Chapter 002

Crystal's POV

My heart thumped violently like I was about to die. Just one shared look with him and it already felt like he had killed me a thousand times. I immediately understood why he was the most feared Alpha alive.

Nobody saw his wolf and lived to tell it. That's what they said and this little eye contact we had confirmed it.

"Bring me all your best girls" he had ordered.

All the girls lined up in front of him, displaying their elegance and posing to catch his eye. They shamelessly exposed their cleavage and showcased their hips for him to see.

If was obvious they were all hoping he would choose them. I mean who didn't want a powerful alpha feared by other alphas? Someone who could walk in a room and make everyone go quiet.

Still I saw that his expression remained unchanged. He wasn't looking at any of them with preference. His face was just there. Blank. Stoic. Expressionless as they all passed and displayed what they had to offer.

"Is this the best you have to offer?" He asked in a cold voice, his expression showing that he was unimpressed. "My wolf hasn't been moved by anyone. Are you saying my wolf was lying?" 

"N-not at all. We-we have some more" Luna Cersera stuttered. "Bring in the selected mates for the visiting Betas!" She ordered.

Something inside me felt pleased seeing she was scared of at least something. At least there was someone who she couldn't control. 

"So you were presenting exactly what for me before?" He asked in a thunderous voice. "Didn't I say to bring me your best girls!" He roared.

Coldness filled the hall again. From where he stood, I could see his face filled with rage and fury.

"Alpha Adrian, we brought the girls who didn't have a mate yet. The rest are already mated to the alphas and betas who visited" Luna Cersera tried to explain.

"You dare present me with lowly girls? I decide who remains an Alpha and who doesn't. A mate would be useless if the Alpha doesn't have his head on his shoulders by the end of the ceremony" Adrian threatened.

The whole ceremony immediately became quiet. All the visiting alphas and betas couldn't speak or even move an inch. It was like Adrian's presence alone was a prison for them. 

I looked at all their faces and they were petrified. It could be any of their mates. He could choose any of their mates and they would not do anything about it. Not like they could do anything in the first place. He just threatened all of them and none moved an inch or even coughed.

Luna Cersera's eyes fell as she was defeated. "Please bring all the mates of the alphas for him" she instructed.

All the daughters of the warriors and council members of our pack then walked out. I could see Tracy and other of Rachel's friends among them. They walked towards Adrian in their royal dresses, spinning and catwalking to leave an impression on him. 

But still, none moved him. When they were all done, his expression remained the same. 

"Is this your best?" He asked, unimpressed.

I was thrown in shock. These were our best and most elegant girls! They couldn't please him? 

Gasps erupted from the crowd. Even the alphas who were scared of losing their mates were petrified. Their mates weren't worthy? Not even an impression?

"Those are the mates of the alphas" Luna Cersera replied.

"I'm still not satisfied. My wolf still hasn't howeld for anyone. Are those your best?" He asked again, his tone getting infuriated.

Luna Cersera's eyes fell. She had no choice but to bring her most prized possession. Or else, the pack faces destruction from this crazy alpha.

I immediately felt bad for my sister. She was the best we had to offer. That means she was going with him. Even though she despised me and made my life a living hell, I still wanted her to end up with a caring and loving alpha. Not whoever this cold-hearted monster was. 

"Bring in Rachel" Luna Cersera ordered and Rachel walked in gracefully. 

Her silver and white dress glittered beautifully like she was the very incarnation of the moon itself. Her steps were as perfect as her appearance. Everything about her was perfect. Even though she was an asshole who tormented me, I still adored her as my little sister. 

I felt bad she was going to be mated to this uninvited devil. My eyes went over her beautiful dress, her hands held together in front of her elegantly, her diamond studded necklace, her blond hair which fell over her shoulders gracefully and her smiling fa-

Wait what?! She was smiling?! Why?!

Why the hell was Rachel smiling?! 

She was about to be handed over to the devil himself and she was smiling? Maybe I truly didn't know my sister properly. 

I looked at Luna Cersera and she was perplexed as well. 

Rachel got to the throne and bowed gracefully to Adrian.

"I've been waiting for you, Alpha Adrian. I'm the one you came looking for. A powerful wolf like yours will only howl for another powerful wolf. I was glad when I found out you didn't choose any of the lesser wolves before. I'm the best my pack has to offer and I gladly accept you as my mate. Only an Alpha of your status is worthy of me. Together we will rule the wolf territory as the perfect mates" she smiled at him.

The entire ceremony was dead silent. It was a mixture of shock, confusion and suspense. She was the best the pack had to offer. If he didn't choose her, we were as good as dead. 

Even though I was concerned for her, if she wanted him, maybe they were good together. At least she would save us all. 

Adrian tilted his head with his hand on his chin and stared at her with lifeless eyes. "Who said anything about mating you?"