Sorry MATE, Engagement Canceled

"I'm sorry about what happened to your father dear, I guess there are things in life that happen beyond our control."

By things that were 'beyond control,' Miranda knew he was referring to the unfortunate happenings in the Lotus Pack over the past few years. The last war had badly damaged the pack. It was unexpected, but it happened, of course, taking many lives. Alpha Luther was the best leader any pack could have, and if it was not for him, the Lotus Pack would not exist any longer. He fought for his people's protection until he could fight no more, but it was not enough to uplift the prosperity of the pack. There was only so much a werewolf could do. All other packs scaled through and succeeded after the war period, but the Lotus Pack kept getting worse, especially without an Alpha who could not even stand on his own two feet.

"Princess? Princess?"

Her thoughts were interrupted again. She realized that Beta Finn had been calling her a couple of times. There was just so much going on in her mind at that moment, making her oblivious to her surroundings.

"I'm sorry. What is it you were saying?"

"I'm taking my leave now and I have to send feedback to the Alpha before heading to the cardinal ceremony. I understand it must be a reflex that you called off the engagement so quickly. No one would like to hear that type of news just before the crucial day. I understand if you need some time to think things through. I can pass that message to Alpha Walden instead."

Miranda shook her head. "I'm not thinking anything through. I have made my decision and nothing will change that. Tell Alpha Walden what I told you earlier. The engagement is called off. I'm not doing it anymore."