Remus's Pov
“The time has finally come.” My father’s deep baritone jolted me away from my school of thoughts. Here I was, before my full length mirror in my room.
He came to my side, resting his hand on my right shoulder. He had a deep smile and his grey eyes bloomed with nothing but joy. I smiled too, for his sake.
“You lack the excitement an Alpha should have in special times like this.” He muttered while he adjusted my red bow tie I was wearing on my tux. He was right, one could tell from my grey eyes that all I wanted to do was dabble into some work or enjoy the rest of my morning sleeping.
“I’m excited of course.” My thick voice protruded. He paused, giving me a skeptical look.
“I know you Remus. You can’t hide your emotions from your father, you know.”
“Dad, I’m fine.” I tried to assure him with a smile.
“First of all, that smile of yours is fake. You should work on that if you’re going to make a good impression at Clawers Pack.” He gestured before grabbing a brush from the drawer. Even though my black gelled hair needed no tweaking, he still did it either way.
“I really don’t get why you’re this way though.” He mumbled. “Today is a joyful day for you, for me, for all of us here in Vêtus Pack. You’re supposed to be the happiest man alive right now.” He explained with worries hinting faintly in his voice and that was the last thing I wanted for my old man right now.
“Dad.” I stopped his efforts on my hair, assuring him with the calmest look I could morph. He stared deeply into my eyes as if he wanted to read what was going on in my mind. “Trust me, I’m excited. I’m happy.”
His lips parted into a tiny smile.
“This is not the look of a happy man. You’re going to meet your mate, this Pack Future Luna in the coming hours and you’re being this way. You can’t possibly be having second thoughts are you?” His brows arched in a worrisome manner.
I heaved a light sigh. There was no use hiding the truth, he could perfectly read the weather on my face.
“I’m not having thoughts. It’s just that, this mate of mine is someone I have never met before. I mean, there’s no assurance that I might like her or that we might have to build a bond between each other. And that’s what worries me the most. As the Alpha, I need to be careful of the kind of mate I choose. If not for me but for the Pack. Getting engaged to a stranger is not something I’m in support of.” I explained and he smiled.
“I understand your worries.” He replied and in a way it soothed me to an extent.
“But I want you to know that Sylvia Tarrant is not a stranger.”
“Sylvia?” I frowned and he frowned too, except that his expression quickly faded into that of surprise.
“Sylvia, that’s the name of your mate. Have you forgotten?” He queried in disbelief.
“Well…” I chuckled nervously while he wriggled his head.
“Sylvia is not a stranger to the Lowell family. I’ve known her father during the Werewolf great wars. We fought side by side and he did save my life on several occasions. Trust me, the Tarrant family are honorable.”
I rolled my eyes.
“You’ve literally told me this story countless times. It’s beginning to get old.”
He chuckled while he tapped my shoulder again. He walked towards my room door and then he suddenly stopped.
“I want you to know that she is perfect for you. Your mother and I were betrothed to each other right from birth just like you. I thought the same thing but in the end,” he paused with a bit of sadness gleaming in his eyes. “We had you. So I’m sure, the both of you are going to fit just fine.” He assured me with an endearing smile. I nodded and he did the same too.
“We’ll be waiting downstairs.” He said before leaving.
Another sigh escaped my breaths inadvertently. He was probably reminiscing about old times with my mother. I returned my gaze to the mirror and I wondered what my mother would have said to me if she were still alive. There was one thing for sure. She would probably do a better job convincing and comforting me. I smiled at that thought.
I inhaled deeply.
“Well Remus, we don’t want to keep our stranger Kate waiting.” I mumbled to myself, I looked around my ridiculously large room for anything out of place. There was nothing and so, I left too. I threaded down the stairs to meet my father and a stunning ebony young man dressed in suit too. He was Brent, my Beta. He like my father, was smiling like they were seeing fireworks for the first time.
“I thought you were going to spend eternity upstairs.” Brent remarked with a smirk.
“Shut up, you’re usually the late one.” I scorned him playfully, both of them laughed.
“At least I’m not late for an important occasion like this.” He defended.
“Alright boys, it’s time we leave for Clawers Pack.” My father announced and we followed quietly behind him. Immediately we got outside, four S-class Mercedes were already parked in waiting with several guards. My father chose the third vehicle where there were already few Elders in waiting too while Brent and I took the last one.
Immediately our journey began, I leaned my hair against my seat trying to get some sleep.
“So, have you wondered what your mate would look like?” He chirped with so much excitement blooming in his voice. Even though my eyes were closed, I could clearly feel his gleaming eyes on me.
“Please Brent, I’m trying to get some sleep.” I mumbled in a tired fashion.
“Oh come on, don’t be this way.” He pushed my shoulder gently forcing me to open my eyes.
“You of all people should be fantasizing what she looks like.”
“Nope. Never did and I’m not sure I will ever do that.” I wriggled my head.
“So you have no expectations?”
“Having expectations is what leads to disappointment.” I responded and he gave me a skeptical look.
“Are you being serious right now? You don’t even look like you’re looking forward to this occasion.”
“Yes.” I stressed emphatically. “You guys are happy and all that I’m finally getting engaged but I can’t feel that way. I’m the one who’s going to take a stranger as my mate.”
“Well, you’re twenty four already. It’s about time you got hitched.”
“Yeah to a stranger.” I remarked dryly and he grimaced.
“Stop making it sound bad.”
“It’s bad.”
“When has your father made any crazy or bad decisions about you?” He challenged me and I went mute. “You should trust him on this one too. He knows and always does what is best for you.”
“So you think she’s going to be the right person for me?”
He smirked.
“I don’t think so. I know it. I’m sure it’s going to be love at first sight.” I smiled and then stared out through the tinted glass. He started giggling devilishly all of a sudden and I knew what that meant. I turned to him and he already had that devilish smile and overly ambitious gleam in his eyes.
“Brent if you do anything stupid at Clawers Pack, I would claw you apart.”
“What? I never said I was planning anything.” He played innocent.
“I know that look.”
“Who knows, I might find my mate there too.”
“A chronic flirt like you doesn’t deserve one. At least not in a hundred years.” I laughed and he frowned.
“Haha, very funny.”
“Trust me, except the moon goddess is blind that is when you’ll have a mate now.”
“Look who’s talking, thank your stars you were betrothed right from birth. No lady would want to be mated to a boring personality like you.”
We both laughed.
“Either way, even if I don’t find a mate there I’m sure my time there will be memorable. I hear Clawers ladies are quite the work of art.” He began with that giggle again.
“Just shut up Brent!” I groaned while I leaned my head back. He chuckled and surprisingly he heeded. Brent was normally stubborn headed and a parrot but this time he chose to focus on his phone. At least that was enough time for me to get some sleep.
“Hey dumb head! Remus!” Brent tapped me, causing my eyes to jolt awake.
“Are we there yet?” I asked, lazily rubbing my eyes.
“Nah, our car broke down and now we have to walk the rest of the journey.”
“What?!”
“Yes we’re there you idiot.” He laughed before alighting off the vehicle.
I rubbed the area between my eyes before alighting too. Immediately I stepped out, I was welcomed by a gigantic white building. The winds gently breezed past me, bringing along a nice olive scent. My wolf instantly jeered to life as my gaze returned to the magnificent building. He was a lot more excited than usual and I needed no soothsayer.
My mate was here, the time had finally come to meet who this mystery mate was.
Remus's pov “Isn’t this place wonderful?” Brent whispered beside me as Clawers Guard escorted us to the Pack House.“Yeahh…. It’s actually more beautiful than I expected.” I mumbled in oblivion, unable to stop looking around. The sun’s rays were beautiful and the trees that surrounded this Pack were astonishing but that wasn’t my major concern. It was this bubbly feeling taking stride in me. With every step I took towards the building, I could feel the feeling getting stronger. It was like something was pulling my wolf and I, in a way it gave me hope. That perhaps my mate was going to be just perfect.As soon as we entered the living room, the five men seated on the couch immediately arose. Three of them were just as old as my father while the other two were probably the same age as Brent and I. With bright smiles imprinted on their faces, they welcomed us.“Alpha Blake!” The Alpha of Clawers Pack greeted.“Alpha Sylvester!” My father chirped with the same energy as both of them e
Sylvia's povI walked up to the sexy man that lay sprawled on the bed, temptations rose in me as I attempted to touch him. I tried to keep still and try not make any noise as I was overcome with an insane urge to reach out to him.Something happened and he snapped up on the bed, eyes wide awake and alert."Shh. It's just me" I tried to say, even as he sat up straighter than a pin, arms out in a defensive position and ready to attack. His stance made him even hotter as I was getting even bolder to touch him."Who are you?" He asked, wide awake and still flexing his muscles in defense. I licked my lips as the muscles budged, even more, making him appear bigger and fiercer but his moves didn't scare me at all."My name is Sylvia. I must have gotten into your room by accident" I lied. I didn't enter his room by accident, I was compelled and I liked what I saw. I watched as his muscles flexed and relaxed, his defensive position relaxed and a smile warmed its way to his face, softening his
Sylvia''I… i.. what?'' I stammered.Remus, who looked shocked by the whole affair, stared at me like I had suddenly lost my mind. The whole scenario was very funny to say the least and I was still trying so hard to wrap my head around it all. Did I really go to the wrong room yesterday?I looked around to see if there was anyone else who noticed by confusion but everyone was acting normally which was very odd to me. What was really going on here?Remus recovered quickly by shaking his head a bit. Now, he understood my confusion and oddly enough, he was enjoying every bit of it.''Thank you.. thank you.'' Remus addressed the crowd, his eyes still on Slyvia's.I looked for a seat to sit down, still reeling from what I had just discovered. Remus was my betrothed, the person I was going to spend the rest of my life with. It was all so surreal to me because I hated his guts. What the hell was this? An arrangement of two people who hated each other's guts?''Thank you everyone who came to
The next day, the envoy leaves, and the wedding preparations are in full swing. Remus didn't know how to feel about it all but one thing he knew was that he was doing his father a great favor by getting married to Slyvia and according to him, that was the only way they could ensure that the bloodline continued.''I need to get through everything.'' Remus murmured.He was currently in his room, by the edge of the window that overlooked the whole kingdom but it was technically as far as his eyes could see. Remus even up till this day couldn't believe that he was to rule this kingdom every soon. It was all so surreal yet so untrue.''I can't believe this is happening. What happened to my dreams of flying the world? Shit! I did not bargain for this.'' he murmured.Just then, there was a knock on his room door. Remus wasn't expecting anyone and he had no idea who was knocking.''Who is it?'' he asked.''Yo! man, its me.'' Bret called.Remus sighed because he was really not ready for any Br
They got to Remus' huge mansion soon and as soon as they got there, Slyvia went straight to her room. She wasn't in the mood or had the energy to converse with anyone who didn't give two shits about her. She was better off on her own and she knew quite well that she could and would survive.Slyvia slammed the door shut with an angry look on her face. Now that she was married, there was no escape. She was bound to be with him for the rest of her life with certainly no hope of coming back out.This was their wedding day, a day they ought to be much closer than ever before but the reverse was the opposite. They were strangers and in fact, in that moment, Slyvia could liken themselves to being enemies. It was very sad to say the least and even though she could do nothing to
Slyvia''Ma'am… dinner is ready.'' my maid said.The poor girl had been standing for a few minutes now without me answering her. I didn't want to be a spoiled brat like Remus said I was but at that moment, I didn't have the strength to go downstairs for food. ''Ma'am.'' she said again.''I'm sorry. I'll go down now.'' I smiled.She smiled before leaving the room. I rose up from the chair I was sitting on before making my way downstairs. I might as well get it over with and focus on other things I wanted to do that evening.As I got to the dining area, I stopped in my tracks when I saw someone I didn't want to see at all. Remus. What was he doing here? I thought he usually ate in his chambers? Why the sudden change of events.I gingerly made my way towards the table, careful to sit at a chair farthest from him. I stared at him as I tried to make sense of the look in his eyes but I couldn't. Everything was emotionless.''Good evening Slyvia.'' he said without emotion.I could only mumb
RemusI couldn't lie to myself that what Slyvia said hurt me a whole lot. The bite and sting in her voice hurt me a lot but the last thing I would do was to see how much she hurt me. I would rather eat sand than allow her to see that she actually got to me.''Bitch!'' I hissed.Her disgusting attitude and behavior was going to get her into trouble one day and I would be there to watch her downfall and also laugh at her.I made my way back to my room. There were many things I needed to do and the earlier I got on with it, the better for me. I didn't have time to worry about someone like her when there were other things I could worry about.Slyvia was of no importance to me and in that moment, I knew I needed to put her in her place. That was the best thing I could do to someone like her.''So… how did it go?'' a voice said.I didn't need to look back to know that it was Bret who spoke. He was very inquisitive as well as nosey and would always want to know everything that was going on a
Slyvia Soon, I was ready for bed but still, I couldn't get Remus' words out of my head. It was getting annoying, having to think about what he said the whole time. ''Get him off your head Slyvia.'' I snapped. My wolf was restless but there was nothing actually I could do about it other than to calm down. That was the only thing I could do but it was easier said than done. I thought about other things, wanting to get my mind off of the main thing that was troubling me. That wasn't working and so, I decided to look through my phone to see what I could find in the gossip section. Nothing much was going on well except for the major coverage of my wedding to my billionaire husband. The photographer or whoever was behind the shots really did a good job in capturing the most important details of the wedding. It was all a buzz, something that would be remembered as a fun and special day for everyone else except me. I had to be the only person who wasn't feeling the energy at all. ''All