MAGNUS
I never expected that a playgirl Luna of the Yellowstone Pack would become my mate. I never thought this would happen not even in my wildest dreams. "You're my mate?" I spoke in disbelief. "You must be joking, Alpha. How could someone as womanizer as you become my mate?" Lara smiled sarcastically, raising her brow. Her words struck me and definitely hit my ego. With an impulse move, I approached her and kissed her passionately. I felt she was responding to my kiss and it made my heart fluttered. I paused and smiled mischievously. "Does it feel good, huh?" She was blushing, I could clearly see her cheeks turning out red. But her response was something I less expected. "It wasn't interesting at all. It was just like other men's kisses." After saying this, she quickly turned away from me, but I still managed to tell her in an exact domineering voice, "Just remember Lara, you are my mate and you belong to me!" "Oh, I'm glad you have finally found your mate, dude," Alex spoke behind my back. "See? My guess is absolutely right. Lara Jade is your mate," he chuckled as he approached me and tapped my shoulder. "This gonna be exciting dude. Between a womanizer and a playgirl, who would fall first?" Alex continued teasing. "I'm certain, it's not gonna be me, dude. Love is not in my vocabulary," I said intently. "Okay, fine. But for now, you need to tell your Dad about your newly found mate for your wedding to be arranged. I'm sure he would be happy to hear that," Alex suggested. "How sure you are that I'm going to marry her? I still believe in the sanctity of marriage. It's just only for two people who are deeply in love with each other. "So you mean, it's impossible for you to love Lara?" "Too impossible dude, because I don't believe in it, I don't believe in its stupidity. It will just ruin your wholebeing, just like what happened—" I could not finish what I wanted to say as tears started to form at the corner of my eyes.Alex tapped my shoulder and said, "That's enough, dude. I understand."
Together we went back to the banquet hall to enjoy the rest of the celebration. From one corner, I saw Lara, who was happily engaged in a conversation with Alpha Callum. I was aware, they were not real siblings and upon seeing their sweetness, I could tell Alpha Callum was one of Lara's casual flings. I suddenly got pissed off especially when they danced on the dance floor.
Out of annoyance, I grabbed the microphone and began speaking. "I apologize for the interruption, but I have a very important announcement."
The music was turned off and everyone returned to their seats.
All were stunned into silence as their eyes fixed on me. I could see Alex from one corner, smiling at me while showing a thumbs-up. I also looked at Dad who was eagerly anticipating what I wanted to say. Meanwhile, I took a glance at Lara, who was at their table sitting beside Apha Callum. Their special care towards each other was killing me inside and this reaction puzzled me.
"The truth is, I have already found my mate, and she is here with us," I uttered.
"Then who is she, my son?" Dad's curiosity piqued.
I cleared my throat before I spoke again. "She is Lara Jade of the Yellow Stone Pack."
Everyone's eyes widened as they heard the unexpected news. Lara smirked while crossing her arms, obviously did not like my announcement.
"If so, then I, as the current leader of the Silvercrest Pack gladly accept Lara Jade to be Alpha Magnus' Luna," Dad spoke while fixing his eyes on Lara and her family.
"If Lara is really your mate, then you were supposed to give her a red mark on her neck," Alpha Callum butted in, trying to test me.
"So you want me to put a red mark on her, right now? Right here?" I responded confidently.
"No need to do that now, Magnus. Better reserve it on the day of our wedding," Lara smiled and everyone chuckled.
"So you're really expecting a wedding to happen huh?" I responded, showing a silly smile. "Well, who would not want to be with me?"
Curious about Lara's response, I glanced at her, only to see a sly grin on her face as she rose, crossing her arms. "Perhaps other women have desired you, but not me, Alpha. However, as you are my mate, I have nothing to do but accept the mate bond or I will die. Of course, I don't want to die. Not now."
"That's enough." Lara's father, Alpha Damian abruptly interrupted.
"Let us set the wedding of Alpha Magnus and my daughter Lara on this month's last full moon. We have twenty days to prepare for the Grand Wedding."
"I agree. So shall we have a wine toast?" my father, spoke while pouring wine into his glass. Everyone did the same and as soon as they were ready, my father said loudly, "For the upcoming marital union of Alpha Magnus of the Silvercrest Pack and Beta Lara Jade of the Yellow Stone Pack---Cheers!"
A warm applause echoed the whole place, but just as it died down, Lara turned away and walked into the door. Looking at her reaction, I could tell, she did not want the idea of marriage. Well, the feeling was mutual, but we had to make a deal.
Eager to catch up with her, I hastened my steps. We had to make things clear to avoid confusion. I was aware of her strong objection to the marriage primarily because she only desired to flirt with men. Feeling restricted and unable to pursue her desires any longer left her feeling disheartened. Well, the same with me. But how could I turn down my father's request? I owe him my life.
I scanned the entire villa grounds, searching for Lara but to no avail. The moon was still high in the sky so it was unsafe for her to wander alone as rogues and vampires were just around the corner. I sniffed and I could smell her scent, going into the forest.
But in no time, the piercing howl of the dire wolves echoed in the air, and it only meant one thing—Lara's life was in danger!
LARAAlpha Magnus' announcement totally put me in a bad mood. It was obvious that he wasn't really attracted to me. It was just his male ego that pushed him to pursue the wedding, without even considering my feelings. Conceited! Too confident in himself that all women were attracted to him! Damn, I hate him! I muttered to myself as I made my way towards the forest. Alpha Callum was supposed to accompany me, but I insisted on being alone. Suddenly, I heard the menacing growls of the dire wolves which I believed were the rogues. The moon was still at its peak, so these rogues roamed the forest, searching for prey. All of a sudden, three rogues in their human forms, appeared before my sight and I was trapped. Their faces were not familiar, so I was certain they were new members of the rogue community. "What does a beautiful lady do in this place?" they asked, showing a silly smile as they drew nearer to me. "Don't come near me, or you will regret it," I said while preparing for m
MAGNUS"Let go of me, Magnus!" Lara shouted, trying to get out of my grip. A powerful slap landed on my face as she was fiercely staring at me."Do you really want to claim me, Magnus? Then, leave me a red mark!" Lara demanded.Her words prevented me from losing control, so I stepped back and bolted out of the room. How could I put a red mark on her when I had no plan of having a serious relationship with her?Damn!I murmured as I made my way back to the banquet hall. The four Gammas from my pack who were with Lara earlier were now gone, perhaps they had hidden elsewhere out of fear of me."Hey dude, are you okay? I saw what happened a while ago. Where is Lara now?" Alex asked as he showed me a teasing smile."I left her in my room. Damn her!" I muttered."And why you were acting like that? Are you jealous that she was with other men?" "Jealous? Of course not! It's just that it hit my male ego. You know she is my mate and she is supposed to behave, right?" I explained, trying to ge
LARAEveryone was busy with wedding preparations, but not me. If only I could reject the mate bond, it would have been better. However, we were all bound by the rules of the Silvercrest Pack and mandated by the Wolf Code. I was standing on the terrace with my hands resting on the balustrade as thoughts of the impending wedding swirled in my mind. A deep sigh escaped me as I looked at the clear blue sky. "How does it feel to be Magnus' soon-to-be-wife, hmm?" Alpha Callum spoke behind, showing a teasing smile. "Not in the mood for your jokes, bro. In fact, I wanted to step back," I replied. "You can't do that, sis. You know what will happen right?" he retorted, wrapping his arms around my shoulders. "You know sis, if I were you, I would just accept it. Who knows, Alpha Magnus would become a good husband to you." "What can you expect from a womanizer bro?" I smiled sarcastically. "He even doesn't want to put a red mark on me, so it means he would just consider me as one of his
MAGNUSThoughts about Lara occupied my mind which made me sleepless for several nights. Thinking about the wedding, really pissed me off since it would happen a few days from now. I couldn't imagine myself being married to a certified playgirl Beta of the Yellow Stone Pack. Damn!I murmured to myself."Hey dude, are you okay? You seem uneasy. Excited about the wedding?" Alex spoke behind. "Of course not. If only I could turn down Dad's request, I would rather do that than get married to Lara Jade. I don't want to end up heartbroken. No, over my dead body! I would never fall for such a woman who had been with numerous men in bed," I grumbled, settling back on the swivel chair.Alex just chuckled while looking at me. "Oh, how sure you are that Lara had slept with plenty of men, dude, huh?" He said as he sat on a separate couch."I knew it. She had no serious relationship. She was just enjoying herself from playing around with men.""Just like you, dude." Alex chuckled again."I'm a man
LARAThe day of my marriage to Alpha Magnus was the most awaited event by everyone in the town of Tribiano. However, for me, it turned out to be the worst day of my life. Even though I acknowledged my attraction to Magnus, I still detested the concept of marriage.But there was no turning back. All were set, from the wedding location to the bridal party and the post-ceremony celebrations. My bridesmaids hailed from the Betas of my pack, while Magnus' groomsmen were selected from the Alphas and Betas of the Silvercrest Pack.A crimson carpet was unfurled along the central aisle, starting from the forest glade up to the serene woodland that I chose as the wedding venue. The whole place was decorated with ornamental flowers and bistro lights were dangled from the trees, creating a magical ambiance that bathed the reception area in a soft, enchanting light. Chiffon fabrics that were used for draping added a billowing effect to make the venue more elegant and luxurious. Despite the ambianc
MAGNUSIt was already ten o'clock, yet drowsiness seemed to evade me. Seeking some relaxation, I left my room and grabbed a drink from the fridge. Dad was now resting in his room after returning from his business trip, and Alex was likely asleep, exhausted from the wedding preparations.Thoughts of the upcoming marital union consumed my mind, along with Lara's scent—Damn! My inner wolf yearned for her, as we had adhered to the tradition of not seeing each other until the wedding day."Hey, are you okay?" Alex's voice startled me from behind."Oh, I thought you were already asleep.""Why are you drinking alone? You should rest now. Tomorrow is your big day," Alex remarked as he settled on the couch across from me."Is this real, dude? Sometimes I wish it was just a dream, and I'm not truly meant to marry Lara," I mused as I poured him a glass of wine."You're not dreaming. Your union with Lara is set tomorrow, coinciding with this month's final full moon," Alex reassured.Suddenly, my
LARAUpon arriving at the wedding venue, my heart pounded in my chest, especially when I noticed Alpha Magnus and his best man, Alex, standing in the glade forest. Although I tried to appear unaffected, my inner wolf yearned for him. Walking through the entrance, I maintained my composure, though I couldn't shake the awareness of all eyes on me. I maintained my distance from Magnus while waiting for the moon to reach its peak. My gaze landed again on him, and I couldn't help but admire his irresistible charm like the painstaking art of heaven. Under his furrowed brows, his blue-grey eyes held a captivating allure like stormy seas swirling with depth and mystery. His straight and refined nose added a touch of elegance to his features, perfectly balanced against his strong and chiseled jawline, which emanated confidence and determination. His well-defined chin added a touch of masculinity to his overall appearance. Each line and contour seemed carefully crafted, enhancing his oozing sex
MAGNUSThe faces of everyone after the wedding ceremony were filled with a mix of emotions, including joy, contentment, and a hint of nostalgia. Smiles, tears of happiness, and expressions of relief were observed as they congratulated us. This was followed by a photo session and the giving of wedding gifts."Congratulations dude!" Alex approached me and gave me a high-five. He smiled as he opened his arms for a hug. Dad followed him and did the same, "Congratulations son, I am happy for you."I just showed a brittle smile as I put my arms around Dad's shoulder. "Thank you for doing this favor, Magnus. I understand your strong aversion to this marriage but you know that we are all bound by what is stated in the Wolf Code," Dad spoke seriously."It's fine, Dad. This is the Will of the Moon Goddess. However—" I paused and cleared my throat. "I can only be a good leader like you, but I couldn't promise that I would be a good husband to Lara.""Just give it a try, dude," Alex butted in.