Chapter 35: Marriage Alliance

Elder Nolan’s back was straight despite his age and his eyes were sharp, but Damien did not flinch under his cold stare and merely returned the gaze with the same calmness.

Then, Elder Nolan suddenly laughed, his features softening as he addressed Damien with appreciation.

He finally understood why Damien was both feared and respected by people all over the domain. It wasn’t just because of his prowess, but also because of his aura and composure.

Elder Nolan was used to being fawned by even Alphas of different packs whether old or young. Some are even old enough to be his father and yet, they all curry favors with him.

Despite his age, Damien was the first to not care about Elder Nolan’s influence and capability. And this gave Elder Nolan a refreshing and new view of him.

Finally, he could rest assured that he had made a good decision.

Only someone like Damien was worthy of his precious daughter. Those pampered and proud young masters don’t even stand a chance. Elder Nolan wasn’t one to care about looks or whatsoever, what he cared about was capabilities.

Elder Nolan turned to give his daughter a side glance and seeing that shy smile on her face, his smile grew wider, and even the light wrinkles on his face showed.

Damien watched the father and daughter expressionlessly, but he scoffed inwardly.

Elder Nolan finally turned back to Damien and stroked his long, gray beards.

“Alpga Damien sure is as composed as the rumors had said, even better than I have heard people say. I am surprised.” Elder Nolan pointed out.

In the face of such praise, Damien’s expression did not even change, he just nodded.

“Rumors can deceive. Elder Nolan shouldn’t judge a book by its covers.” He said and Elder Nolan raised his brows.

The meaning of what Damien said wasn’t clear, but he was not bothered as well.

“Well, Alpha Damien should have heard the reason for my visit this time. I am here to discuss an alliance with your pack on behalf of mine.” Elder Nolan finally said, his expression turning slightly serious.

Damien watched him for a few seconds, his finger tapping on the armrest of his chair.

“Oh? What is the context of this alliance?” He asked calmly, his eyes expression not showing any of his emotions and making Elder Nolan unable to guess what he was thinking.

It was the first time Elder Nolan would be unable to see through someone and a younger man at that. It made him more satisfied and even intrigued by Damien.

“I would like your pack and the black ridge pack to form a tight alliance and in doing that, the pack council has come together with a better decision.” Elder Nolan replied with the same smile.

“I am curious. Elder Nolan should know that I don’t favor alliances and my pack has never had one in a long time. So definitely, the subject of the alliance must be tempting enough to force me out of my principle.” Damien said calmly and Elder Nolan nodded.

Of course. He has heard about the fact that Damien never supported any alliance, but he believes that no man would be able to refuse him especially when his daughter was involved.

Elder Nolan gestured towards the charming woman beside him and said, “This is my daughter, Mireya. You should have heard of her, she is the jewel of my black ridge pack and countless men from far and wide had visited just to ask for her hand in marriage. I am sure you must have heard of it.”

Mireya’s cheeks flushed red, a sight that any man would have found enticing. But to Damien, she would just a standing skeleton.

“Oh? I don’t seem to have heard of her. Did the Elder bring her here to discuss the alliance? Or to learn from the sides?” Damien asked calmly and Elder Nolan’s smile slightly faltered.

Mireya raised her head slightly to glance at Damien, but realized that he was not even looking at her. A sense of disappointment rose in her heart, but it was quickly suppressed.

It doesn’t matter if he doesn’t look at her now, it must be because her father was here. Sooner or later, he won’t be able to take his eyes away from her.

The thought had Mireya’s cheeks flush with an even deeper shade of red that trailed to her neck and disappeared within her chest.

Regardless of whether Damien was looking at her or not, Mireya stood up gracefully and curtsied, an action that showed a hint of her cleavage.

“Mireya greets the Alpha. I hope I’ve met you well.” She said slowly but gently, her voice as sweet as an oriole.

A hint of pride rose in Elder Nolan’s face as he stared at his daughter who was his most prized possession.

Damien glanced at Mireya briefly and nodded, but did not address her.

“What was the Elder saying?” He asked.

Mireya pressed her lips together.

How could a man still remain calm under her charm? He did not even look at her carefully. Was something wrong with his eyes? How could he still remain just as composed as though he had not seen her?

Elder Nolan also had the same thoughts, but he said nothing and merely signaled for Mireya to take her seat.

After she did, he turned back to Damien, his smile receding slightly.

“Alpha, I bring my daughter to discuss a proposal of unity between our packs. Through marriage, I am certain this decision will be supported by you.” Elder Nolan finally said.

Silence fell over the hall and it lingered for a few seconds, enough to have Elder Nolan frowning.

For the first time, he didn’t like the fact that he could not see through Damien’s emotions.

He was too calm.

“A marriage alliance using your precious daughter? The first elder sure has thought it through.” Damien said calmly.

Then, another silence.

But this one had a hint of tension that permeated across the hall.