Chapter 3. Marrying The Alpha

“What gives you the impression that I would marry you?! I just told you I am not a virgin!" I challenged, meeting Zander's gaze with defiance, but my heart fluttered in my chest, and I didn't know what was in those blue eyes, but I had to look away to break the spell he was casting on me. The thought made me so scared.

“I am sorry on her behalf.” My father quickly apologized, and I looked up at him.

“No. I will never marry him.” I repeated, listening to my heart ramming against my ribcage. The man in front of me is a devil, and my life would be hell in his castle. This was a nightmare I never imagined.

Zander Blake was silent. His indifferent expression made it hard to read what was going on in his mind. I had heard that his hot temper was as uncontrollable as a raging fire, and his beast, when given a chance, had no limit.

My father grabbed my arm, forcefully pulling me a bit far away from Alpha King, Zander Blake. I tried to free my hand, but my father's grip only tightened, leading me further away.

His slap left me stunned for a moment before he whispered in a hushed voice, “You have to do this for our pack’s sake. And don’t make me go any rougher on you, you ungrateful daughter.”

“But Father…” I muttered, holding my cheek, my ear still buzzing from the hard impact as my cheek throbbed. “He’ll kill me when I can’t give him an heir. He’s impotent.”

I have heard stories.

“Don't you even care about this pack at all? It will be more disastrous to go against his order. He chose you, and you have no other option!” My father hissed.

“Enough, Alpha Albert,” snapped a man in a sharp blue suit, his voice edged with authority and impatience as he approached. “Our Alpha’s patience has run out. The deal is done, sealed.”

He stared at me, eyes narrowing. “So what’s the delay? Tell your daughter to come forward and sign the papers—make it official. She becomes Alpha Zander’s wife.”

A pause. His voice turned cold.

“Or be ready for war.”

“Beta Maddox, we’ll be right back,” my father said, his tone softening as he spoke in a pleading voice. “Just give us a few more moments, please.”

Beta Maddox nodded curtly before leaving us alone again. Then, my father turned to me once more.

"Selena, you know this is the only way to save our pack. Otherwise, no one can save us from his wrath," he grumbled, his voice filled with frustration and desperation.

"No, Father. Please! Don't do this to me,” I protested, trying to make him understand my fears.

The story of Zander’s cruelty and inhumanity was famous worldwide.

"Selena, you are a curse on our family already, as you were born wolfless. I am ashamed to even call you my daughter. But, at least now, you're going to be useful to us. You have to marry him," he scowled, his face contorting with irritation as he looked at me.

He grabbed my hand and dragged me harshly along. My head hung low, the weight of my fate pressing down on me. I realized my future had already been decided—and there was nothing I could do to change it.

With tears brimming in my eyes, I moved to the table in front of Zander, staring at the paper with dread. I was about to seal my terrible fate, and there seemed to be no escape.

As I signed the paper, I caught a glimpse of Zander's eyes as they narrowed slightly, but his face remained frigid.

“You are now officially Alpha Zander’s new wife, and our new Luna,” Beta Maddox announced, grinning brightly—but my heart knew I was doomed.

An omega brought some suitcases. “Here’s your stuff, Selena,” she said quietly.

“That’s good, because we’re leaving immediately,” Beta Maddox announced, and my eyes lifted to him.

“Our Alpha doesn’t have time—he has more important matters to attend to. So please hurry, Luna,” he added, his tone respectful but firm.

I looked helplessly at my father, then at my new husband, but neither of them showed a trace of empathy.

Accepting my fate, I walked forward. Every step felt heavy with fear and sorrow, while my heart bled with betrayal.