Chapter 5 – Alpha, please marry me

Emily's tears welled up as she looked into Alpha Jason's eyes, her voice trembling with emotion. "Do you... do you feel anything for me now?" she asked tearfully.

Alpha Jason shifted uncomfortably, avoiding her gaze. "Emily, you just broke up with my son. It's not appropriate to talk about feelings like that," he replied, his tone guarded.

Emily reached out and gently held Alpha Jason's face, her heart racing as she noticed a faint blush spread across his cheeks. She secretly grinned, realizing that her act was working. "I just want to know if you feel anything for me," she insisted, her voice soft and pleading.

Alpha Jason let out a weary sigh. "I'm... I'm confused," he admitted. "It's been more than two decades since I last felt... love."

A hopeful smile spread across Emily's face. "Do you feel love for me?" she asked, her eyes searching his.

Alpha Jason hesitated, his expression troubled. "Please, Emily, don't make this any harder," he pleaded, gently pulling away from her touch.

But Emily wasn't ready to give up. She reached out and took Alpha Jason's hand, her grip firm yet gentle. "Tomorrow," she said determinedly, "I will tell everyone that Jerome and I have broken up. I won't tell them about the cheating. I'll just say that I had a vision that I have a different mate, one that fate has chosen for me. And if you'll marry me, Alpha Jason, after a month..." She paused, her voice quavering with emotion. "We could even arrange for Jerome and Natalie to get married too, so it won't be awkward."

Alpha Jason was stunned, his mind racing with the implications of Emily's proposal. "But Emily, it's already awkward," he protested, his brow furrowing in concern. "The pack will know that I'm marrying my son's former mate."

Emily's tears flowed freely now as she begged, "Please, Alpha, marry me. Save me from this embarrassment. What will the pack say about me and my family if Jerome marries someone else?" Her voice cracked with desperation, her heart laid bare before him.

Alpha Jason let out another weary sigh, the weight of the situation heavy on his shoulders. Emily spoke again, her voice soft but determined. "Alpha, I will save Jerome from the embarrassment of his actions. Cheating is a grave sin in the pack, isn't it? If the tribal know that the heir apparent cheated to his mate, they could make punishment on him."

Alpha Jason nodded in agreement, acknowledging the seriousness of the matter. "Yes, it is. But it's not as simple as allowing Jerome to mate an omega like Natalie. The pack elders wouldn't approve, and it would cause chaos. There are many other candidates from deserving families who could become new Jerome's mate."

A secret grin flickered across Emily's face as she considered the implications of Alpha Jason's words. Natalie's hopes would be dashed, and she would be left without a chance to become Jerome's mate. "Marriot could be the best candidate," Emily suggested casually, masking her satisfaction. "As the Beta's daughter, she would be a suitable match."

Alpha Jason nodded thoughtfully. "I will speak to the pack elders about it," he promised, his gaze lingering on Emily.

Emily took a deep breath, summoning her courage. "So, does that mean you agree to marry me?" she asked, her voice tinged with hope.

Alpha Jason's expression turned serious as he locked eyes with Emily. "I need to know, Emily. Are you only using me to seek revenge on my son?" he asked, his tone filled with concern.

Emily was taken aback by the question, her heart racing. "No," she insisted, her voice firm. "While seeking revenge may have been my initial motivation, I also want to move on and start a better relationship. I feel something special to you. And I believe, deep down, that it's not just revenge guiding me. It's a gut feeling, a whisper from my ancestors, telling me that you are my fated mate." She met his gaze with unwavering determination, hoping he would understand her sincerity.

Alpha Jason looked around the tranquil garden as a gentle breeze rustled the leaves and the birds flitted about in the air, as if in agreement with the momentous decision about to be made. Turning to Emily, he spoke with a calm resolve in his voice.

"I will talk to your parents and seek their approval for our marriage," Alpha Jason said, his tone firm yet reassuring.

Emily couldn't hold back her tears of relief and joy. She threw her arms around him in a tight embrace, feeling a mix of emotions swirling within her.

Alpha Jason returned the embrace, holding her close. In that moment, Emily couldn't help but feel a surge of satisfaction. Her plan was working perfectly, and soon her revenge would be realized.

After a moment, Alpha Jason gently pulled away and suggested, "I'll drive you home, Emily."

Emily hesitated for a moment before gently declining Alpha Jason's offer. "I have my car," she murmured softly, a hint of shyness in her tone.

Alpha Jason nodded understandingly. "I'll follow you to your home then. It's important that I speak with Delta Patrick," he replied.

Emily nodded in agreement, feigning bashfulness as she walked alongside Alpha Jason through the serene garden. She allowed herself to hold his hand, relishing the sensation of his warmth and strength beside her.

Their footsteps echoed softly against the path as they made their way to their respective cars. Emily's heart raced with anticipation, her mind already plotting the next steps of her revenge.

As they reached their vehicles, Emily and Alpha Jason exchanged a final glance before getting in and driving away.

As Emily drove home, her fingers dialed her mother's number with a sense of triumph coursing through her veins. Gloria's voice came through the phone, filled with concern. "Emily, what's going on? Is everything alright?"

Emily couldn't contain her grin as she relayed the news. "Mom, guess what? I did it! I convinced Alpha Jason to marry me," she exclaimed, excitement bubbling in her voice.

Gloria's laughter tinkled through the phone, and Emily could imagine the smile on her face. Delta Patrick's laughter echoed in the background, adding to the joyous atmosphere. "That's wonderful news, sweetheart!" Gloria chimed in.

Emily's grin widened as she shared her plan with her parents. "Alpha Jason will follow me home now to talk to you both," she explained. "Let's pretend, you are both shocked and angry later, alright? We'll make him squirm a bit for what Jerome did."

Gloria chuckled understandingly. "Don't worry, Emily. We've got this. Just drive safely and we'll see you soon," she reassured her daughter.

With a sense of satisfaction, Emily hung up the phone, feeling a surge of anticipation for the drama that was about to unfold.