6|| Jordan.

Jordan's Pov

I hate this marriage, but what choice do I have? I just have to go through with it.

It broke my heart completely when I saw my mate on another person's legs, kissing. 

I mean, I've been waiting for years for her, I disagree with any proposal to get married to another maiden. I felt disgusted with her, I mean..how could she? Like, I didn't get with another lady just because of her and she couldn't wait for three years? 

Scoff. I'm such a fool, I should have known.

Last Friday, I had a meeting with the ministers. Yes, I'm the Alpha. But at times we need the consent of others.

My parents and the ministers literally forced me into marriage, I was not happy with it a little bit. I've always wanted my mate.

But seeing my mate in the arms of another man is not only devastating but heartbreaking. I mean...why does the moon goddess have to tie me with a cheat as a mate. Hell, I did nothing wrong.

Sigh.

I've not been myself ever since I saw her with another man, they say long impressions last long. But fucking hell, this hurt a lot.

She should have rejected me. No! I should have rejected her the moment I saw her in the arms of another man. But I couldn't, I was so hurt that I could not think. All I wanted was to leave that place. 

The pain is so much that I can't attain it. I just want it to go away.

"Fuck, Jayson! You reek of alcohol. You really need to fix yourself up." A voice said.

I looked up, oh, James. When had he entered?? 

"You should have knock," 

Wow! I still have the strength to talk?

"More like why didn't you answer?" 

Oh.

I look away from him. I needed a drink, so I grabbed the bottle from the floor, taking it to my lips. I felt nothing. I looked down at the bottle, it's empty.

I force my eyes to look at James. He was just staring at me, and I fucking don't care. Not right now.

"I need a drink," I said instead.

"No, you do not. You need to get your ass up and get ready. The ball is in a few hours." 

Ball? What ball?? 

Confusion was written all over my face. 

"Ha. Don't tell me you've forgotten, Jay." He brought his right hand to his forehead. He took a deep breath. "You're truly a case. It's your ball today. You get to pick a Luna." 

Oh.

I guesture my hand to him, he should help me get up. He pulled my hand up, I wasn't stable. I couldn't stand it very well.

Sigh.

"You're a mess," he chuckled lightly. "C'mon bro, let's get you ready for your day." He taps my shoulder.

I glare at him and then groan. "I really don't want a Luna, James."

"Not like you have a choice." 

Sigh. 

Fuck, mate why? You could have at least waited a day or so for me. I was so fucking close to getting you then you had to ruin it all. I fucking detest you.

Sigh.

I walked out of my office to my room. Actually, I have this office in my room, just down the stairs. More like my private room, I come here whenever I want to be alone. Only James knows the code in, if not he wouldn't have gotten me out. And then the ball would have been ruined. 

Ha. 

Now I wish I didn't tell him.

Sigh.

"Okay, can you at least stop sighing?" James asked out of frustration.

A deep sigh.

He snicker, pushing me towards my bathroom. "Go bath buddy, coming for you in 20." He said looking at the time on his wristwatch.

I just let out a loud groan. 

**

Here I am, standing in all my glory, in front of the mirror. A black tux. That's what I'm putting on, I rake the comb in my hand over my hair. Combining it to the side, satisfied with what I did, I dropped the comb back on the dressing table. 

Looking at myself, I'm handsome...I mean, I'm literally powerful. Every wolf without a mate wants me. What is it that I don't have? She decided to seek from the man who's literally under me. I chuckled at my antics, she's crazy.

A breath emits my lips. 

I really don't want this marriage, but what choice do I have? Eh! I can't lead without Luna and I'm not ready to leave my position.

I guess what they finally say...it is what it is.

A knock on my door was heard. I adjusted the suit on my body. Looking at myself once more before moving away from the mirror.

"Come in." I said.

The door opens, and Ana enters. Here comes the trouble.

"Damn! Why do I have to be blessed with such a handsome brother?" She says.

I rolled my eyes, dramatic I tell you. 

"Stole all the beauty from our parents. Reason behind your ugliness." I chuckle to myself.

A light scowl forms on her face, "yeah, at least I'm not blessed with a cheat as a mate." 

Ouch. 

I blink at her. Does she expect it to be funny? Because it's not.

"Shit," she mutters lowly, "Jay, I'm sorry i–" 

"It's okay." I cut her off. Turning to the mirror to hide the hurt from my face. Adjusting my perfectly aligned hair. "You were right after all." 

Damn! I was just beginning to smile. Fuck you Ana.

"C'mon, let's head out," I say. Moving towards the door, she followed behind.

"Are you really okay though?" She asks. "I mean, your mate thing. How could she do such a thing to you? It must hurt like hell…" 

Yeah, it did.

"...she's a total bitch you know," I frown. "I'm gonna slap her so hard when next I see her. So hard that–" 

Sigh. She talks too much. See? Dramatic.

 "Alright, I heard you. I'm fine Ana. Can we drop this?" I plead. She nods. "Good, parents can't hear of this." I told her. Them knowing sounds like another problem, I'm dealing with a lot right now.

"Alright bro, I gatch ya. Pick the best Luna." She pats my back.

I hope so too. 

We turned to the corner on the left, heading to the ballroom. On getting there, I met James at the door.

"Thought I'd come to fetch you again." 

I rolled my eyes. He opened the door and we walked in.