Chapter 55 055
Alexander's POV
I saw Danica for the last time when I took her to her room last night. And her words left me feeling more relaxed than I ever did while planning for a trip to this godforsaken Pack.
A Pack where the Alpha was like a puppet to his wife.
It wasn't through luck that she got to have me in her Pack this time. It was because I've had my speculations about them and I wanted to see it for myself. Besides, we do need their partnership.
The Pack's decisions might be led by the woman, but she at least made it grow instead of running it straight to the ground.
I'd applaud her for that anytime.
But first things first. We deal with her overbearing self and see how things go. I had zero expectations from here anyway.
Before that, I had a gift to prepare. I promised to give Danica a reward if she aced her last surgery. She did. And I wasn't one to derange from my words either.
So right now I had to prepare something grand... Or simple as long as she loves it.
But I knew nothing about her preferences except that she was unbearably, painfully soft-hearted and extremely talented with her hands and her words.
"Have you found something?" I asked Blake and he gave me that dramatic sigh that told me his next words might just be as provoking.
And he didn't disappoint.
"I can't believe I have to do this for you when you've been with twice the number of women I'd been with in my entire life" He lamented and I shot him a pinning glare.
"I never had to buy any of them a gift that came from the bottom of my heart" I told him plainly and he nodded once.
"Right. What am I even saying? I'm glad she's making you do this. May we witness more of this, goddess willing" he ranted and I smiled knowingly.
"Of course, Blake. May we live long together as well so you can always help me with it" I said with an annoying smug look on my face.
"First, I think I should get her a new phone. Get the latest model that's on sale in the human world. Danica has to be the first wolf to ever use whatever brand it is" I suggested and Blake's eyes widened slightly.
"You hated visiting the human world under any circumstances, you hated sending anyone there as well but you're going to do it for your little mate?" He demanded and I nodded once with a shrug.
"Danica must always have the best things in the world, do you hear me? Because she's the best thing that ever happened to me" I said without remorse or hesitation. It was how I genuinely felt about her. And if anyone must know about it so deeply, it should be my Beta, my second in command and my best friend.
"Even though she might never acknowledge the bond you two have?" He said the words that broke the camel's back but I tried to play it cool by not responding.
He got me there, alright. But maybe having her next to me is just enough, now.
Maybe I'd get her to trust me enough to accept the bond eventually. But for now, I wouldn't push her. I don't want to be the reason she'll be forced to admit to the bond when she doesn't want to. I want the willing choice to be hers and hers alone.
While Blake went off to the human world, I went off the remaining journey alone to Woven Peak with the rest of my guards.
Three accompanied Blake, the remaining seven were with me.
It wasn't like packing ten of them for a single trip was necessary but Blake and his overbearing protectiveness would always have the last laugh.
An hour was all it took to get to the heart of Woven Peak. And right now, I was sitting right across from Luna Lilith of Woven Peak Pack while her husband, the puppet Alpha, sat by her left and her daughter by her right.
I couldn't hold back an obvious scoff.
What a befitting setting for a befitting Pack. I mean, don't get me wrong, because in all honesty, I am amused. Extremely amused.
It's been a while since I felt amused by something or someone that wasn't Danica.
I sent the Alpha another glance but he was simply eating away like there were no worries in the world.
He was one of the many males I could proudly call a disappointment... To manhood. But then again, people like him are what makes people like us stand out among ten thousands.
"It's an honor meeting you, Alpha Alexander" Lilith muttered gracefully, like the Alpha she carried herself to be.
I liked that. But I was sure I wouldn't like her. She'd only said one greeting and I was already certain about that.
"It was nice meeting you too, Alpha Lilith" I muttered, keeping my gaze on her intently to see the reaction I wanted.
One of pride, that annoying yet intriguing glint in her eyes when I neglected the Alpha, her husband and called her an Alpha. And it was there, like I expected but she quickly replaced it with a blank look as the table grew tense.
"I meant Luna... Pardon my manners" I added with a knowing smirk.
The assigned maid poured Lilith a cup then proceeded to pour her Alpha a cup before turning to face me.
At least, they taught the maids basic manners to follow while they had visitors.
But before she could pour me a cup. The princess stood from her chair, immediately telling the maid off for being slow and not respectful enough.
But all that was for her to get to pour a cup for me.
Did she think I was going to thank her specially for it or something?
I watched as she stylishly tucked her hair back with those glittering nails that did nothing to impress me.
Then she gracefully grabbed the porcelain jug to pour me a drink.
Perhaps, she forgot how to turn and walk back to her chair but when she was done, she just stood there like an idiot ready to be told off.
If it was a random maid, I would have said 'thank you' because they're working hard at all angles but maybe it was because it's her, I just wasn't in any mood to say the word 'thank you'. So I simply picked the cup and took a long graceful sip.
"My Beta told me you had an offer" I started, my attention fully on Lilith, the princess's mother, while ignoring the princess herself completely.
That was a lame way to try to get my attention. And I hoped she got the message.
She did.
She simply turned and went back to her chair without giving off how embarrassed she must have been.
I mean, there's nothing to be embarrassed about. It was only her parents and one maid, here anyway.
"I do. I had to come up with something very befitting after years of trying to get your attention as the ruler of Dark Orchids" Luna Lilith responded without holding a grudge... Or maybe not.
"Which is?"
"A marriage alliance with my daughter, Rosette. Rest assured, I'd spent my time meticulously training her to be the most well behaved, and quiet woman who would never go against your wishes over the years. She will love you just like you want her to. You just have to say yes." The woman said and it seemed like she grew horns for a moment back there.
"That was tempting alright, but no, thank you"
Nothing beats having a crazy, kind yet talented little woman who gives no two shit what a huge Alpha says as long as her little heart says No.
"You need this alliance too, No? And I don't think a smart Alpha like yourself is still looking around for a non-existent, true, everlasting love, are you?" She said and I laughed, shaking my head.
"Of course not. But still, No. I appreciate your concern at my singleness" I said plainly, suddenly feeling bored.
I'd known I wouldn't like her and I guess this was the reason.
"Now excuse me, if there's nothing more to talk about, Lilith" I said, watching Rosette's expression drop.
She must have been expecting the most powerful Alpha present to just take her as his bride after one sloppy act of pouring a drink.
Too bad. He’s already taken.
"She doesn't have to be your Luna! You could just have her as a concubine" Lilith suggested, her voice stopping me as I turned to leave.
A scoff escaped me yet again. "You're willing to make your daughter a Mistress to an Alpha?"
"A concubine" she corrected and I laughed, hard.
"A concubine, A mistress, A fuck toy. Call it whatever but they're all the same, don't you think?”