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

151 You will not marry, Lyla.

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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?”

a slight fever yesterday, but she’s recovering now. They took away her phone and other distractions to ensure she rested properly. Miriam said Lyla will call you

from being reached out to moments ago gave way to

was wrong. I could feel it. Why

but don’t worry too much. I’m sure she’s

running a hand through

with amusement and exasperation on his face. After a moment, he spoke again. His voice was quieter. “Is that how much you like her?”

scoffed, offended. “Like her? Dad, I love her. How can you even ask

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not

gave me a contemplative stare and came forward, placing a hand on my

need

ideas, you’re not travelling to White Moon Pack. Else, I’ll report

sighed before nodding slowly. “I get it.

raised an eyebrow. “What is

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

time to come clean. “Well, I proposed to Lyla, and she accepted. She’s going to be my Luna.”

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

shook his head. “No. You can’t

gave

I beg you, Nath… you must listen to me now. Just this once.

him, still trying to wrap my head around what he was saying. “Didn’t you just hear

say

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

for a few months or whenever. You’ll realize in time that

to what I’m saying? I love Lyla to death. Either her or no one else. I’ve repeatedly