The Alpha's Mate Who Cried Wolf novel Chapter 31

The world vanishes. It's as though only she and I exist. Nothing else matters. "Mate', we both say. Our eyes turn black, then silver for a moment, and then they return to our standard colours. "Please come down, so we can meet properly," I say, smiling. She shakes her head no. "I'm sorry, I can't," she says in her sweet voice. I give her a confused look. "But we're mates! Surely you can come down so we can talk? And maybe have a dance?" 

"Her beautiful green eyes were like emeralds, and her long brown hair blows in the wind. "You don't understand. Mate-bond or not, my father would never let me be with the future Alpha of Shady Crest." She cries.

"Confused with her words, I ask her, what's wrong with being the future Luna of Shady Crest? She tells me: 'your father has tarnished the pack's name with his wicked ways and treatment of his pack. He kidnaps and hunts humans for sport," she says."

"Why should my father's ways affect us?" I ask, becoming angry. "My father will make me reject you regardless of how good or bad your heart is. I'm sorry," she explains tearfully."

"We can figure this out, my love! But, please, just come down. I will speak to your father and tell him and show him I will treat you like a Queen," I beg her. She continues to wipe tears from her face and shake her head.

"If you won't come down here, then I will have to come up there!"I tell her, breaking the front door down. I run upstairs and push her bedroom door open. I march over to her, but she has so much sadness in her eyes."

"Leaning over her, I hold her chin in my hand. The chemistry between us is magical. I lean my head down to brush my lips against hers. I cup her face in my hands, and she places her hands on my chest."

"Our lips meld together with intense passion. It feels so right and so good. Our lips finally part, and she bursts into tears. "My sweet love, who is your father?" I ask. She looks away. "Alpha Bane of Moonstone Crest," she whispers."

"In shock, I take a step back. "You're Alyssa, the daughter of Alpha Bane?" I say. She looks up into my eyes and nods. I pull her into my chest, letting her cry. I stroke her hair to comfort her."

"Our fathers are the greatest of enemies. There has to be a way for us to be together," I say. "Come, Alyssa, take my hand. Let us go to the dance. If everyone sees us happy together, maybe our fathers will approve of us. We must try at least, my love," I say."

"Enough!"My Dad yells and steps forward out of the crowd. He looks at Alyssa, clinging to me with tears in her eyes, with my arm around her waist, clasping her tight. My Dad chuckles at the situation."

"Who would have thought? My son, blessed with your daughter," he chuckles. "The Moon Goddess must surely hate you, Alpha Bane, to make you share grand-pups with me!"Dad chuckles."

"Dad. This mateship is a blessing for Alyssa and me. So, you need to keep your taunts to yourself!"I yell at him. My Dad growls at me for disrespecting him in front of all the packs."

"Alyssa! You are to reject Zenith right now!"Alpha Bane orders. Alyssa and I both flinch at his demand. We stare into each other's eyes. I shake my head no. I plead with Alyssa not to do it."

"She doesn't want to reject me. She wants to accept me. "Now!"Alpha Bane yells, making her jump. "You wouldn't dare make her reject my son!"My father yells at Alpha Bane. Alpha Bane grabs Alyssa by the wrist and pulls her to him. "Alyssa, you listen to me now. You deserve better. You deserve to be with the best Alpha out there! Do you think you will have a happy life in that packhouse?" He yells."