Mate by Fate, Bound by Love

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Ethan’s pov

I entered the throne room to sign some documents, I knew the responsibility that comes with royalty, and although I hate to say this, it was one of the main reasons why I did not want to accept the royal position.

I knew that I was not fit to be in the royalty position, I was more of an introvert who did not know anything concerning the laws of the pack or its rules.

I was more of a shy and introverted type who didn’t like to associate with anyone

I had kept this behavior in me until she came and changed it all, all the circumstances that we met were in a weird way

FLASHBACK

My parents seeing that I was a little grown decided to make me free, The curfew that applied to me when I was quite younger was not there, I had the liberty to go and come in whenever I liked.

To the others, I am an upcoming ruling Alpha, I encountered several expressions on the wolves’ faces whenever they saw me walk past them, their expressions were mixed – pity, anger, and concern.

I scoffed as I knew that their expression was not genuine, It was a tingling feeling but I could tell by the expression on their faces whether it was a genuine experience or a fake one.

I removed the robe of royalty and put on a mask on my face, I needed to go for a hunt and the gazes that I was already receiving were beginning to freak me out.

I was relieved that their gazes had retracted, although some of the wolves’ gazes lingered on me, I comported myself because they were trying the figure out the one behind the mask

I did not have the time to listen to their plea as I left their presence, straight into the forest to go and hunt.

I had a huge catch that day and I was happy with myself, I came outside and saw two big brown eyes staring at me curiously.

I noticed her dresses, it was not the best, but she did not care, her brown eyes had a look of innocence, and I was mesmerized by such a look.

She looked at what I was carrying and her face shone, I chuckled as I gave her a small part of the games I had caught.

She was grateful, it could be seen all over her body, she ate the meat hungrily, and she gave a bow before leaving my presence.

Remembering her expression, I chuckled, she was the only one who could generate a sincere heart without struggling.

I knew I had to meet her once more because I needed a place where I would not be respected as a result of the throne but I needed to be respected because of my work and accomplishment

Call it a vain fantasy that was not going to be accomplished but I did not care, I had mastered the art of the sword and had begun training in archery.

Sophia was finally going to get married, she found out that her mate was the same wolf who had insisted on marrying her, she got hold of the information after the mating session that happened several moons back.

Her mate who was the ruling Alpha had told her that the official day for handing over the pack to him was the day they would get married.

I do not need any soothsayer to tell me that putting a wedge between Sophia and her husband was not the right option; the consequence that’s attached to any defaulter is not a pleasant one.

I wouldn’t want to be used as a scapegoat and a lesson to other wolves in the pack, although the relationship between me and Sophia was close, I knew how to set boundaries.

D-day was here, on the eve of the wedding, my father came into the room and gave me the shocking news of a lifetime.

Although it may sound funny, I wanted to enjoy the times that I spent as a non-ruling Alpha. I needed it to be a little bit long, yet, the reality was right in front of me

I was going to be the ruling Alpha, the day my sister would be getting married. I was shocked and confused, I looked at my father with the expression on my face.

“Your sister was a strong warrior, she was the backbone of the pack, she’s going to another pack so it is rightful that you take her place,” my father said

I nodded my head, different thoughts ran through my mind as I wondered how I was ever going to take care of the pack when my sister was gone.

I moved to a quiet spot and sat down, the funny truth was that my sister had a fierce countenance and she could do anything to make me feel safe and alive.

I got fed up with the way the wolves were looking at me with terrified eyes so I went to meet my sister one day and related the issue to her.

She laughed as she patted my head

“That’s my way of displaying my affection towards you,” she said.Content protected by Nôv/el(D)rama.Org.

I sighed, I could not do anything because from the beginning she was a fierce warrior who solved her problems with her fist.

The big-brown eyed wolf came in my direction and said

“Are you alright?”

I looked at her and I was amazed at her confidence when the wolves which had higher ranks were afraid of me, I was a little bit touched by her gesture.

“I’m fine” I replied.

She came and sat down where I was, the gloomy countenance that I had was gradually fading away, No one talked for a long while, and I smiled as I knew she understood that I did not want the noise.

BACK TO PRESENT

I sighed as I continued with the documents that I was signing

Today has been a long day