151 You will not marry , Lyla .

Nathan D I chuckled , unable to suppress my amusement .

Dad , youre so dramatic .

I didnt 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 , itll teach you a lesson .

Fine , fine , I nodded .

But you know its up to Ragnar , I said , referencing my wolf .

So far , he doesnt agree with all the candidates weve had .

Its 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 .

Lylas Nanny .

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

What ? Why didnt you tell me sooner ? Is Lyla , okay ? I forgot , Im sorry , he said .

But relax .

Miriam said shes fine .

She has a slight fever yesterday , but shes recovering now .

They took away her phone and other distractions to ensure she rested properly .

Miriam said Lyla will call you as soon as shes strong enough .

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

I began pacing the

my own calls ? I knew something

feel

sooner ? Instead , they leave me in suspense ,

probably knew youd have this reaction ,

sure shes

I sighed , running a hand through my hair as I stopped pacing

my father watching me with amusement and exasperation on

, he spoke

voice was quieter

you like her ? What ? I scoffed ,

,

1/3 < 151 You will not

a contemplative stare and came forward

questioning your feelings

to focus on your

and you cant afford

get any ideas , youre

report you to

I sighed before nodding

I get it .

theres something you

father raised an

to keep our relationship under wraps for now but I felt I

deciding it was time

Lyla , and

going to be my

silence after that announcement was deafening

stared at me

longer he remained quiet , the more my confidence

he shook

No.

cant marry

eyes widened with shock that

? Because its not the right choice , he

take my advice for anything after this … I beg

Just this once .

have for Lyla

future with her

trying to

me say I love her ? 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

her for

realize in time that feelings change and , who knows , your

not interested in meeting my fated mate

Im saying ?

her or no one

repeatedly said I dont want to meet my mate

no other mate for

THIS IS

did , he exhaled , rubbing his temples before facing me again

about me , Nathan

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