Tyler's POV
I couldn't help but stare at my father's picture and wonder where everything went wrong. Everything is moving so fast that I barely have time to breathe. I don't even know if I can handle it. But I have no choice. This was my fate even if I didn't want it, to lead, to protect and to guide. My father, the alpha just passed away and today is my coronation as the alpha red dawn pack. I didn't see the need for a coronation since obviously, this is my right by birth but this is tradition. Even in the modern age the wolves still follow their customs. sometimes, I just roll my eyes at them. I want to live up to my father's legacy. He was called "the strongest alpha of all time." He led with a lot of might and power. He handled the pack so well and was respected by all the packs in Australia. Even though strength isn't my thing, my father trained me well from a young age and I know and hope I can handle the pack as well as him. I heard a knock on the door and the door opened my mother, the Luna of Red Dawn Pack came in. "Dear, it is time." She told me. I looked at her and sighed and stared at the portrait. She came forward and stood beside me. "He would have been so happy to see you today. This was his dream." She said in a low tune. "He always wanted to see your coronation day," she said and a tear dropped from her eyes. "If he was here I can't be named Alpha," I said as a joke which made my mother laugh and certainly lightened up the mood.I held her shoulder and pulled her into my embrace. My father's death affected my mother the most. I didn't say anything. I must let her shed a few tears like she always does.
"Okay," she said and wiped the tears from her eyes, "It is time. Let's go." She said with excitement and put her hands my mine, "Let's show the pack their new alpha." she said to me with a smile that made me chuckle. I followed after Mother, ready for the ritual. I turned around and looked at the portrait one more time. "I will make you proud father," I whispered. A tear dropped from my eyes as i remembered our time together. even though it was limited it was and will forever be the best days of my life. The ritual took place under the moonlight. All the elders, their sons, and some members of the pack were present. There was already a fire burning as they waited for my arrival. The eldest man asked me to step forward and he slit my palm and put the blood in a bowl. He did the same with the elders and their sons. They all healed immediately and they swore their loyalty to their new alpha.Emily's POVFather was really angry at me at the moment and it is very understandable but this is not entirely my fault. "Emily, tell me this didn't just happen." He spoke. His voice shaking in anger.This is the first time I have seen my father this angry. He was shaking and his eyes were so dark with anger. I wanted to be afraid but I couldn't. I made a decision and I have to stand by it."Father…" I chair was thrown across the room shutting me up immediately.Father came in front of me; our nose almost touching and asked again, this time, slowly. "What just happened?"I wanted to explain everything to him but he was clearly very angry to understand anything. I looked at the chair he threw at me."Why was there another bride on the altar? Why did Leo marry another woman?" he asked yelling."Who helped you with this? Is it Amelia?" he asked. I shook my head in disapproval immediately. I can't get her in trouble. Never! "Do you know how hard it was to convince him about this marriag
Tyler's POV The coronation was over and I had a lot of work to do. There was a lot of paperwork to be done, unfinished business and so many foreign clients were called to either give their condolences or congratulate me on my coronation. In short, there was a lot of work to do and I am so stressed. My right hand, Oliver comes in and just the right time to add to my stress."Dude, is there still more work?" I asked frustrated.Oliver has been with me since when we were kids. We have been there for each other and he is the only person I trust with my life. When I asked him to be my right-hand man, I was so happy he agreed because I didn't know what would have happened if he didn't.He chuckled. "It is not work. The alpha of Crescent Pack is inviting you to their yearly party. It is kind of their tradition."What is this talk about party? Oliver knows quite well that I don't do parties. They are just so noisy and everyone wants to talk about relevant things all the time. I was about to
Emily's POV How does Father expect me to find a groom in one night? I thought he was mad and just said it out of anger till he came in the morning to remind me of our "deal". Is he crazy?I called Amelia and told her everything. Thanks to her, the plan went smoothly but this is the biggest problem of all only the moon goddess knows what he will do to me if I don't find a mate during the ball. Will he sell me? No, my father can never do that. I admit what I did was wrong but it was for his good. If only he knew what that son of a bitch planned to do to our pack.Amelia told me there was nothing to worry about, that we will surely find someone that will get my attention. Plus, she will be with me throughout the party. I didn't know she was right because almost all the men that were coming, I have had a day or two with them in the form of a blind date and they gave me the ick. The blind date was my father's wish, not mine.The theme for the party was gothic as usual; every werewolf part
Tyler's POVOliver knew I was having second thoughts about going to this party so he told Mother and of course, she made sure I went. According to her, it would be a great opportunity for me to find a bride which I wasn't interested in."Let this party end quickly." I groaned inside the car. I looked out the window throughout the journey. I wasn't really ready for all this. I knew immediately I got to that party, every alpha, luna, and their daughter would flock around me and I couldn't even lose my temper—I had to be nice. By the time I got there, the introduction was over. I felt kind of sad because I really wanted to see the alpha and his daughter before I introduced myself just to know what I was dealing with beforehand. I looked around and I could see all the ladies staring at me."Is it just me or all the ladies staring at me?" I asked Oliver who was behind me."Alpha of course they will stare. You are quite the catch this mating seasoning."Right, which mother would not want
Emily's POVWas Father really kidding me? Of all the things he could think of, it was a dance. I knew from the moment I saw him earlier that I knew him, I couldn't just say where, when, and how till he said his name. Tyler Bay; how could I ever forget that name. the smartest boy in our time back in high school. I still remember how I couldn't stand his guts. That has a little bit of back story and I wouldn't get into that right now.He is still as grumpy as always. Never smiles and always keeps this weird look on his face that makes me wonder what he is always thinking. he always left like he was right, in everything and I was always wrong. He was the bane of my existence back in high school."Why don't you both dance?" my father asked again. We looked at each other. He already knew my answer. Nothing in this world would make me dance with not even if I am dying."Or is there a problem?" father asked. I think he could sense the tension between both of us. I was just about to speak fo
Tyler's POV Of all people that I had to dance with this night it had to be her. She just spoiled my mood. How can anyone, especially a lady be that rude? Well, I wasn't really surprised. After all, it is Emily. She has always been like this; an annoying spoiled brat who lives on daddy's money and always thinks that people owe her something. I really doubt if her success is really hers. Just like during the dance, when she stepped on me. I know she did it on purpose when I saw her smirk. I didn't want to lose my temper because everyone was watching and I didn't want to make a scene; my reputation was at stake. I wanted to let it go, but when I noticed that she wanted to do it again, I just couldn't take it. I stepped on her foot. Seeing her limp gave me a bit of satisfaction. I knew she would react because she is Emily. So, I immediately made her fall and cut her. "Control yourself, Emily. Trust me, you really don't want to cause a scene here." I whispered into her ears.I think
Emily's POVI don't know if it is my bad luck or if the moon goddess is not on my side today. After the dance I had with Tyler, my father made me do this rotational dance, you know, the one where you exchange partners on the dance floor. According to him, it will make me find someone faster.Honestly, I feel bad saying this but the dance I had with Tyler was the best dance I had all through that night. I mean, he could keep a good conversation. I mean, what is wrong with these men? Can't they say something reasonable?The first one, he said his name is Austin or so. The conversation started well and he seemed like someone from a nice family till I asked him what he does and he told me he works for his father. I just became uninterested. How will a daddy's boy understand who I am and what I do?The next one was Adam, he kept on looking at me like I was food or something, at a point I thought he was on drugs then I figured it out, he was a Casanova.By the time I got to the third person
Tyler's POV.Everything is really confusing. I am not even sure what is happening. I saw her wear her clothes as fast as she could and storm out of the room. She kept on rumbling and cursing till she left the room. how can I girl curse so much?I was all over the place. I couldn't remember a single thing. I went into the shower and tried to remember but all I could remember was the party with the boys. It was like I blacked out or something. But honestly, things were not looking good. Of all people I had to sleep with it had to be Emily, God! Why her? That girl drives me nuts!Immediately I was done, I picked up my phone to call Oliver; he will surely know what happened after the party. Before I could touch my phone, there was a knock on the door. It will surely be room service because I ordered some food and coffee, my head really hurt. I opened the door and it was the exact person I was looking for. Thank God he is here."Dude, I have been trying to reach you since morning. Thank Go