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?”

sorry,” he said. “But relax. Miriam said she’s fine. She has 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 as soon as she’s strong enough.”

out to moments ago gave

own calls? I knew something was wrong. I could feel it. Why didn’t she tell me sooner? Instead, they leave me

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

running a hand through my hair as I

looked up, I saw my father watching me with amusement and exasperation on his face. After a

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

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will not marry,

stare and came forward, placing a

need to focus on your work. You’re

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

it.

father raised an eyebrow. “What

had promised to keep our relationship under wraps for now but I felt I needed to tell my father so he would understand why I

a deep breath, deciding it was time to come clean. “Well, I proposed to Lyla, and she accepted. She’s going to

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

his head. “No. You can’t marry her.”

that gave way to

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

my head around what he

say

What does it mean to love someone if you have no intention of spending your life with them? I love Lyla… Dad… so much and for the longest

You’ll realize in time that feelings change and, who knows, your

my tone rose. “Aren’t you listening to 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 has accepted Lyla…he loves her.