The Alpha's Reluctant Mate

we were done. His eyes felt like they were staring into

want to get married?" He added, "

aining is done. I'm sorry." I looked into his green e

hy don't we just elope? We could go today." He ran a hand thr

ht. I..." I paused and took a deep breath and continued, "I met

d no sign of his previous happiness held. I reached up to touch his shoulder, but h

o get pulled to your mate." He crossed his arms over his ch

ou for someone I hardly know. Why do you have so little trust in me?" I narrowed my eyes and co

lling at me. "A mate is a powerful thing and you know it. You can't den

e when things get tough Ash," I sa

lammed causing lamps and vases to shake a little. A few seconds later,

grabbed a wooden staff and started hitting it against the dummy. One smack created a noise

d said in a serious tone, "We need

don't bother. I'm not changing my mi

t about your engagement. It's about your future of being an Alpha." She took a dee

ur mother is right. We need to talk to

about. They had explained many things early in my childhood about our lif

uge mistake. Being a strong Alpha means having the best possi

ove strengthened me more than you can imagine." He paused for seconds. "We want you

never made me a very happy person. I wanted to make them wait,

ou know I can't become str

They stayed quiet for seconds before whispering to each other.

utes before I cleared my throat. I hoped the

ined, "This is because of the strong relationships of those between pack members. All of these relatio

of right about our pack. A few other packs had members who were not

houlder. "We just want you to be able to have your

and said, "I get

. We aren't done yet." He kept a stern gaze on me and adde

e that much? I tried not to look horrified with what he had told

throat and asked, "You a

's true. We know of one leader who went against usual

ld you. Maybe this will change your mind about y

but I still wanted him. Would I be able to risk i