Let Me Go, My Mafia Husband by Paga Slayer

Chapter 487 Chosen Mates *Selena*

He sent his car to pick me up for the date. Not that I expected him to come himself. Of course, the almighty Alpha King couldn't be bothered to do something as simple as that.

When I arrived at the restaurant, I stopped dead in my tracks. The entire place was empty. Reserved. For us.

In the center of the room, a table sat perfectly set, glowing under soft candlelight. My eyes immediately landed on him-Alpha Zander Blake. He was already sitting there, dressed in a black tuxedo that looked like it was tailored just for him. Because of course it was. I hated how unfairly handsome he looked. The cold-hearted monster somehow managed to look like he'd stepped out of a dream.

"Alpha," I mumbled, walking toward the table.

He didn't stand. Didn't offer so much as a smile. Typical. The waiter pulled out my chair, and I sat down across from him, pretending I wasn't the least bit impressed. But I couldn't help it-I glanced around, taking in the sheer extravagance of it all. The place was beautiful. Too beautiful.

Of course, Zander wouldn't settle for anything less.

We sat in silence as the waiters served our meal, the tension in the air thick enough to cut with a knife. The soft clink of utensils was the only sound, and it felt like every moment stretched on forever.

I couldn't take it anymore. The silence was unbearable.

"Can I ask something, Alpha?" I finally broke the stillness.

He slowly looked up from his phone, his piercing blue eyes locking onto mine with that unnerving intensity. For a moment, I forgot how to breathe.

"Go ahead," he said, his voice low and husky, sending a shiver down my spine.

I swallowed, trying to clear my mind of the effect his mere presence had on me. This wasn't the time to get distracted by his godlike features. Focus, Selena. Focus.

"Why do you want to marry me?" I asked timidly, my gaze following his every movement as he ate with effortless grace, almost as if he were doing the food a favor by allowing it to touch his lips. "Because you are the most beautiful woman I have ever seen," he replied, his voice cool and matter-of-fact, as though discussing such a thing was as casual as talking about the weather.

I felt my cheeks warm at his words. Coming from Zander Blake the most powerful, most handsome, and most dominant alpha, no... the Alpha King himself—it was both flattering and unnerving. But the doubt lingered in my heart as I shot another question, "Umm... What about your wolf? Will he accept me?"

"Lyon has already accepted you. You don't need to worry," he assured me, his focus still on his meal, as though the subject didn't warrant his full attention.

My lips formed a perfect 'O' of surprise. The idea of meeting his powerful wolf intrigued me,

side who helps you to be stronger?" I couldn't help but voice my confusion, well aware of the importance of a

to flutter in response. He peered at me with his intense, deep blue eyes,

King, the strongest among werewolves. I don't need a woman to make me stronger. But..." He leaned

wanted to roll my eyes at his show-off attitude, a part of me couldn't deny the truth in his words. Zander was undeniably powerful, and I couldn't ignore the fact that being with him might

important question that had been troubling me since the revelation

you find your fated mate?" I breathed out nervously, my heart pounding

her," he dismissed my concern with a wave of his hand as

you can't find her in the future," I argued, staring

intensely for what felt like an eternity before he finally responded, "You have my word, Selena. You will always be my

reject his fated mate if he found her someday. Only a fool would reject a fated mate. But the reassurance that he wouldn't abandon me provided

I would be

meant for my future.

could I trust him

and I was well aware that I could not refuse this

whirlwind week, the alliance papers were signed, and my fate was sealed. We were chosen mates, so we needed

accept Selena Ardolf as my mate and my Luna," Zander declared confidently in front of the

my mate and my Alpha," I vowed, trying to steady

Then we exchanged rings.

and accepted each other as chosen mates. By the authority vested in me by the Moon Goddess, I now pronounce you mates. To seal your mate bond, the Alpha

the significance

silently pleading with my. eyes. We had already talked about it. I had told him I was a virgin The idea of the mating ground terrified me. Unable to shift into my wolf form, I couldn't participate fully as a wolf would. Mating in my human form, with everyone watching, felt

and I knew my pleas had no effect on him. He turned and glanced at the council members.

me and extended his hand. Trembling, I placed my own shaky hand in his large, powerful palm. His grip tightened as he pulled me closer, his arms encircling my waist. His touch sent shivers down

hand gently cupped my face, making me meet his alluring eyes. At that moment, his eyes spoke of desire and possession, full of lust, consuming me entirely. His full lips parted, releasing a low, possessive growl from deep within him. My breath hitched as his

My first kiss!

senses drowned in the intensity of the moment. My eyes instinctively closed, surrendering to the powerful connection

ovel.