The Alpha's Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger by Ejiofor Dorcas

151 You will not marry, Lyla.

Nathan D

I chuckled, unable to suppress my amusement. “Dad, you’re so dramatic. I didn’t know you had this side to you.”

“Laugh all you want,” he shot back, though his lips twitched for a second. “But you need to choose a Beta. So that by the time you return from one of your escapades and you see your pack in shambles, it’ll teach you a lesson.”

“Fine, fine,” I nodded. “But you know it’s up to Ragnar,” I said, referencing my wolf. “So far, he doesn’t agree with all the candidates we’ve had. It’s not my fault.”

My father muttered something under his breath but let the matter drop since we were already in front of the pack office building. When we got to my office, my father wasted no time in handing me a stack of files that required urgent attention.

For the next few hours, I worked through the documents, signing and approving where necessary. While he stood nearby, occasionally explaining key points.

The complexity of the paperwork was a stark contrast to the adrenaline–filled moments I

usually preferred, but I knew this was part of my role as Alpha.

When I was done, my father gathered the signed files for documentation and was almost leaving

the office when he paused at the door.

“Oh, I almost forgot,” he said, turning back. “Miriam called earlier.”

“Miriam?” I arched a brow without lifting my head.

“Lyla’s Nanny.”

My head shot up as I rose from my seat, anxiety filling me up.

“What? Why didn’t you tell me sooner? Is Lyla, okay?”

slight fever yesterday, but she’s recovering now. They took away her

felt from being reached out to moments ago gave way to

I could feel it. Why didn’t she tell me sooner? Instead, they leave me in suspense, wondering

this reaction, but don’t worry too much. I’m

running a hand through my hair as

I saw my father watching me with amusement and exasperation on his face. After a moment, he spoke again. His voice was quieter. “Is

I love her. How

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will not

contemplative stare and came forward,

need to focus on your

to be distracted. And before you get any ideas, you’re not travelling to White Moon Pack. Else,

it. But there’s something

father raised an eyebrow.

wraps for now but I felt I needed to tell my father so he would understand

deep breath, deciding it was time to come clean. “Well, I proposed to Lyla, and

father stared at me; his face unreadable. The longer he remained quiet, the

“No.

widened with shock that gave way to anger. “What? Why

you must listen to me now. Just this once. Whatever feeling you have for Lyla must die. Forget about your future with her.”

head around what he was saying. “Didn’t you just

say

to love someone if you have no intention of spending your life with them? I love Lyla… Dad… so much and for

in time that feelings change and,

what I’m saying? I love Lyla to death. Either her or no one else. I’ve repeatedly said I don’t want to meet my mate and Ragnar