Chapter 6


    I walk down the stairs and watch my parents waiting for me at the door. My father looks like he’s tired


    and my mother has tears in her eyes. I reach them in mere seconds. Luckily, my dress is easy to


    handle.


    “Scarlet!”


    I nce sideways to see Janna running to me. “What are you doing here?” I ask, knowing my father


    has forbidden anyone outside our family to talk to me on my wedding day. He didn’t want me to feel


    sad and ruin my make up.


    “I came to say goodbye,” she mutters under her breath, handing me something from her palm.


    I look down, seeing a bracelet matching the one she’s wearing. She grins at me. “So you’ll always


    remember me. Whenever you’re wearing this, I hope you know that I will always be with you and you’ll


    always be with me.”


    I feel my sights blurring as I proceed to wear it. “Thank you for this.”


    “Don’t thank me,” she scolds, hugging me. “Just make sure you won’t forget me.”


    I chuckle lightly. “I promise I won’t.”


    “I guess this is goodbye,” she says sadly as she pulls back. I wipe the tears from the corner of my eye.


    This can’t be it.


    “Father, can Jannae with us?”


    He looks back at me with a frown. “Why?”


    “She’s like my sister and I would really be happier if she’ll be present on my wedding ceremony.”


    It takes him a moment of thought, looking between Janna and my sad face, before finally speaking, “As


    you wish.”


    Shrieking, Janna and I jump happily with wide grins.


    “Let’s go,” my father says and we are both immediately taken to the car. The ride is a bit long as I find


    myself looking outside our home and feeling nothing but remorse as the trees pass by.


    “I can’t believe you’re finally getting married,” Janna mutters from beside me.


    “I know.”


    “I wonder what Alpha ke’s territory looks like. They say it’s bigger than any other packs.”


    “I’m sure it is.”


    “Aren’t you afraid?”


    “Of what?”


    “Of him. He’s dangerous. A living prodigy who’s killed great warriors including Alphas. If he truly is what


    his reputation predicts, then you should be as far away from him as possible. He can’t be trusted to be


    a good husband. And I don’t want to see my best friend get hurt.”


    I sigh. “Whatever I do, my fate is sealed. Even if I run away, there will be consequences. The pack will


    be in danger and I can’t risk that.”


    “Girl, you are my hero,” Janna says, looking at me in disbelief. “I’m gonna tell my kids you saved the


    world.”


    I chuckle along with her. “You’re crazy.”


    “You know you love me.”


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    The Shadow Pack’s territory is indeed thergest territory I’ve ever seen. The entrance to his mansion


    is enormous that it feels like I’m entering the gates of hell. The ride lingers a little longer until suddenly


    it stops. Soon as I walk out the car, I see a whole crowd gathered outside and my mate awaiting my


    presence at the end of a long aisle.


    He stares at me, his eyes never leaving my face, and I feel my wolf getting excited to see him. I look


    down at his suit, ck obviously suits him. His hair is a little long and it’s pulled back, making him look


    like a handsome chunk that I’m sure any girl would crave for. I’m pulled out of my thoughts as I feel my


    mother grabbing me by the arm and my father holding me on the other. She fixes my hair and gown,


    making sure I look perfect.


    “Scarlet, remember to please and never disobey Alpha ke,” I hear my mother telling me as soon as


    we start walking down the aisle. “You are going to be his wife and Luna, obedience and decency will be


    expected of you.”


    I nod my head, thinking of my future ways of annoying the Alpha. If anything, I’m gonna make his life


    miserable. My mother expects me to be the perfect daughter, wife, and Luna. But I’m afraid I have


    other ns.


    “Make him breakfast. You’re good in cooking and baking and I’m sure he will love it.”


    “Yes, mother.”


    “Smile, sweetheart. At least, show him that you’re happy being here.”


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    But I’m not. I’m not happy being in this ce. I’m not happy that I’m going to be married to the werewolf


    who has nearly destroyed our pack and killed hundreds of great warriors. And I hate that I’m his mate.


    Unfortunately, my love for my pack is greater than my hate for him. With a sigh, I force a smile on my


    face, which I’m sure looks more like a creepy smirking doll than an actual happy smile.


    I feel the heavy weight of everyone’s stares at me. The look on their faces define curiosity and I am


    reveling in it. I see girls rolling their eyes at me but others look pleased and surprised to see me. But


    even then, I can only care about the werewolf standing on the far end of the line.


    In mere seconds, we reach the end of the aisle and my parents leave me. I gulp, taking the first step to


    stand beside the Alpha. He is really tall and scary in close proximity. Looking down at me, his eyes


    darken. I feel a strong powerful aura around him, radiating from his own presence. My wolf feels


    attracted to it. She wants to be with him more than anything else.


    “We are gathered here today to witness the Union of Alpha ke of the Shadow Pack and his mate,


    Scarlet, of the Midnight Pack. This union will forge a bond between both packs and one shall help the


    other when in need...”


    The preacher has said enough and I’m d I’ve heard what I wanted to hear. A bond between both


    packs means peace and prosperity. He bbers on and on about the bonding process and how our


    union is a gift from the moon goddess until finally...


    “Alpha ke, do you take this girl as your Luna and wife?”


    Alpha ke gazes down at me, his eyes never leaving mine. “I take her.”


    “Scarlet, do you take Alpha ke, the strongest and most powerful Alpha known to exist, the living


    prodigy, the destroyer, to be your one and only Alpha and husband?”


    This preacher is biased. Why didn’t I have all these titles when he asked the Alpha about me? I know


    I’m not a living prodigy or something but he could’ve at least called me Scarlet, the Cooking Goddess


    or Scarlet, the Chocte Monster. No takers? Okay.


    I look up at Alpha ke with doubts in my mind. Right at this moment, I have a choice. Even then, I


    can only look at my mate who’s impatiently awaiting my response, his eyes darkening. Something tells


    me his eyes will be promising danger if I end up saying the wrong things. I look at the crowd and see


    my parents staring at me with anxious looks. Then I gaze back at Alpha ke, seeing the veins on his


    neck showing.


    “I take him.”


    The whole crowd sighs as the preacher continues, “You may now kiss your wife, Alpha ke.”


    I close my eyes and feel his lips, soft and gentle, touching mine. I will never be used to the sparks


    whenever he touched me. Like lightning hitting my body, only in the form of little tingles. My wolf is so


    excited to be kissed by him. She even wants more. But then he pulls back and I hear the whole crowd


    apuding and cheering. When I open my eyes, I see everyone throwing flowers at us and


    everywhere.


    I gasp as I feel strong arms wrapping around me and Alpha ke is instantly carrying me in his arms.


    With a frown, I re at him. “What are you doing?” I hiss.


    “Carrying my wife,” he answers, his voice deep.


    I can’t help but blush, hearing the word ‘wife’ing out of his mouth. “Don’t call me that.”


    “Why not?”


    Speechless, I stare at him, not knowing what to say. Suddenly, he nuzzles his face into my neck and I


    feel goosebumps all over my body. To my shock, he sniffs in my scent, pulling back with a satisfied look


    on his face.


    “Mine,” he growls.