Mated To The Alpha King (by Gabriella) novel Chapter 4

Why is the moon goddess so cruel? All my life, I thought having a mate will be a blessing and meeting him for the first time will be a dream come true. I thought it will be all butterflies and rainbows, but it isn’t at all.

Instead, I came face to face with my greatest enemy, who has destroyed a lot of packs, killed hundreds of warriors with his bare hands, and just insulted my father and my home. How come I, a gentle loving kind daughter (if I say so myself) has the most dangerous werewolf for a mate? It really makes me wonder. The moon goddess must be having a laugh, watching us meet for the first time.

I watch as my mate retreats his hand, a smirk still plastered all over his face. Confused, I stand up, firing a glare at him. “What are you saying?”

“I’m saying all I want... is you,” he states as if it’s that simple, “in exchange for peace. No harm will ever come to your pack as long as you’re mine.”

To be his... my wolf whispers with excitement. I shake my head, brushing away her thoughts. “I don’t trust you, Alpha Blake. I know your reputation and just now you didn’t keep your word.”

“What word exactly did I not keep?” he asks with confusion.

“We offered a truce and you accepted,” I accuse. “Why else would you be here?”

“Truce?” he questions, looking at me like I’m crazy. “Your father invited me to come tonight and I accepted. But I accepted no truce. Do you seriously think I’m that cheap? That I’ll accept a draw to a game I knew I can win? Don’t take me for a fool and a coward. I’m not like your father.”

I shake my head in disbelief. Whatever game it is he’s playing; I will not play it. I will not fall for his tricky words. I finally take a deep breath, rethinking my thoughts. “Do you promise... you won’t harm my pack? You won’t come near it nor hurt my family.”

He nods with agreement. “Of course. I’ll respect your wishes... but I will be expecting your presence by tomorrow at sunset. Or else I’ll destroy your pack and everything left behind will be burned to ashes.”

His threat is nerve wrecking. I know he’s not the kind to give empty threats. My luck and dream giver must have really deserted me. Just when I need them the most, they hide with their tails between their legs. I fear the day I’ll have to leave my home and live with a stranger. But it’s all going so fast. I should’ve enjoyed my old days with my family for as long as it lasted.

“But...” I start, breathing in deep, “how will I know you won’t harm me?”