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?”

relax. Miriam said she’s fine. She has a slight fever yesterday, but she’s recovering now. They took away her phone and

relief I had felt from being reached out to moments ago gave way to frustration. As I

could feel it. Why didn’t she tell me sooner?

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

I sighed, running a hand through my hair as I

me with amusement and exasperation on his face. After a moment, he spoke again. His voice was quieter.

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

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will not marry, Lyla.

came forward,

feelings, son. But you need to

you’re not travelling to White Moon

slowly. “I get it. But there’s something you should

eyebrow. “What is it?”

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

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

his face unreadable. The longer he remained quiet,

he shook his head. “No. You can’t marry her.”

eyes widened with shock that gave way

anything after this… I beg you, Nath… you must listen to me now. Just this once. Whatever feeling you

stared at him, still trying to wrap my head around what he was

say

you have no intention of spending your life with them? I love Lyla… Dad…

whenever. You’ll realize in time that feelings change and, who

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. There’s no other