Carsen, beta of Silvermist pack, has searched for his mate for years, almost on the verge of giving up. Just as he was about to accept his fate that he had no mate, he was assigned by his alpha to oversee the alpha's company in the city that had the issue. Beta Carsen despises the humans with every fiber of his being, he has done everything to avoid them but then this was a mission assigned to him by his Alpha and so he had no choice but to go. But fate had other plans, there in the city he found his long-sought mate who is a human and has no idea about the werewolf species. Torn between his despise and desires, Carsen must navigate the risk of their bond. Will he be able to resist the pull of the bond or surrender to the mate bond? And can he risk exposing his identity to his mate?
Carsen's POV
My gaze was on Darren, who caressed his furrowed brows, his eyes squinting as if he were calculating a thing or two.
With that action, it was obvious that he was worried about something.
He lets out a sigh.
"D, what's wrong?" I asked as I leaned on the wall. Darren stood up from his office chair, packed a stack of papers from his large mahogany desk, and walked up to the shelf on his right and placed the papers neatly there. He shook his head and turned to look at me.
"Those damn humans," he cursed and gritted his teeth.
Oui, they are at it again.
"What's the matter this time," I asked, my gaze sweeping around the dimly lit room painted in dull colors, not like I mind it's totally Darren's kind of thing. The windows were closed, but still I could see that lonely deer ready to be killed for supper.
My gaze swept back to Darren; his dirty blonde hair was gelled to the back. His chestnut brown eyes seemed dull, and baggy circles were underneath, clearly stating he had overworked himself for the past few days. His chiseled jaw was free of beards; that only meant Sasha did a neat shave for him this morning. He placed his left hand in the side pocket of his trousers.
"That sly, Vaughn, is getting on my nerves. He's playing some tricks with my company, and it's causing a hell outta noise there," He replied.
It's him again, the lousy human who doesn't know how to accept defeat.
Vaughn Alexander Sterling is a business tycoon who is also into shady business with the politician in Ashbourne and also Darren's business rival, or so he thinks, because Darren is way out of his league.
"Should I get rid of him?" I asked, my claws elongating at the thought of killing that annoying human. He's also been on my blacklist, but Darren is always stopping me from doing things I'd planned to do with him.
"I wish I could, but no, let's leave him," He responded. Had it been Darren wasn't mated to Sasha, I would have said he had a weak spot for Vaughn or was probably romantically interested in him, but that's not the case.
He's deeply in love with his mate, and he loves her so much he could kill the entire human race if they dared touch his mate, our Luna.
"What does he know?" I queried, and Darren shot his head up, looking confused.
"Know what?"
"I don't get D; you are always letting him go when you ought to have broken a rib or two. Perhaps teach him a lesson that will make him never cross your path again, so I'm curious as to why you always let him go?" I press, itching to know if there's any secret between the both of them.
"Well, humans aren't worth spilling blood on. They are way lower than us; if we give them the satisfaction of our attention, then they'll leech onto us forever," He responded and let out a hiss.
I stood up straight and walked over to the window, my eyes scanning the surroundings; the deer was long gone, the pack was quiet, and guards were stationed where they were meant to be. I gazed at him.
"You can't leave Sasha here in the pack. She can't go through this trimester without you; our future Alpha is coming soon," I reminded him of his priorities.
Even though I am the beta of the Silvermist pack and Darren's best friend, I can't take his place forever. He is always the one who deals with the business in the city while I take care of the pack issue. I never for once liked going there; those humans are crazy and annoying as fuck, and I hate them with passion.
The more I inhale their scent or see them, it makes me want to snap their necks and kill them at a go. They are such snarky creatures, not to forget they are weak.
Even a wolf-less omega could kill them without having to exert themselves.
"That's why I called you here; I need you to help oversee my company in the city," he asked, and I let out a short laugh.
"You must be joking," I said in between the horrid laugh, but he had a serious expression on.
I frowned, "No, not interested. Let Garret go instead."
"Don't let me get started with Garrett; you know how childish he is. Sometimes I wonder how he became my Delta; even if I wanted him to go there, I would still ask that you follow him," He remarked, his gaze not leaving mine.
"Garret, he's strong, and I know you know he is the right person to be your delta. If you give him this task, he'll surely do it. Do not give me such silly excuses," I insisted,
"Garret can't leave here; he just found his mate," he replied, and I had a stoic face on. I didn't want him to see how affected I was, me being a 42-year-old wolf, and still I haven't gotten my mate.
I knew why he didn't tell me beforehand, and that's because Garrett is way younger than I am-just 22-and he found his mate. I was the only one that was old enough to have a mate but then didn't have a mate.
I craved my second half... I crave my fated mate.
I could have chosen a random person as my chosen mate, but nothing beats a fated one bestowed to you by Selene.
Knowing I have no option but to help my Alpha out, I agreed.
"Yes."
He moved closer to my direction and hurt my back lightly, "Thanks, Carsen," he said in an appreciative tone, and I shrugged.
I guess it's time for me to have a little break from the pack, go to the city where I hate most, and stack myself there with work.
"When am I supposed to leave?"
"Dawn tomorrow, I'll tell you everything you need to know about the issue. I trust you that no matter how annoying those creatures are, no spilling of blood," Carsen warns.
"I can't promise that."
"I heard you're going to marry Marcelo. Is this perhaps your revenge against me? It's very laughable, Renee. That man can barely function." Her foster family, her cheating ex, everyone thought Renee was going to live in pure hell after getting married to a disabled and cruel man. She didn't know if anything good would ever come out of it after all, she had always thought it would be hard for anyone to love her but this cruel man with dark secrets is never going to grant her a divorce because she makes him forget how to breathe.
"Sign the divorce papers and get out!" Leanna got married to pay a debt, but she was betrayed by her husband and shunned by her in-laws. Seeing that her efforts were in vain, she agreed to divorce and claimed her half of the properties. With her purse plump from the settlement, Leanna enjoyed her newfound freedom. The constant harassment from her ex's mistress never fazed her. She took back her identities as top hacker, champion racer, medical professor, and renowned jewelry designer. Then someone discovered her secret. Matthew smiled. "Will you have me as your next husband?"
"I, Erika Blackwood, stand before you, Alexander Robertson, with a heavy heart. I hereby reject you as my mate. The bond we once shared has grown fragile, and my soul yearns for a different path. May you find solace in the love of another, and may we both find the happiness we seek." Alexander didn't say a word and looked at me. But he refused to accept. *********** Erika Blackwood is the next Alpha in line of the Ironclaw Pack. She hides her identity and gets mated to the Alpha of the Moonforest Pack, Alexander Robertson. Three years passed, but Alexander is still unwilling to let go of his childhood sweetheart. Erika is mistreated and eventually framed by the same childhood sweetheart. Now she leaves with that humiliation, and goes back to her pack, swearing vengeance on those who hurt her. They all waited for her to return and beg, but what happens when they realize that the famous Ironclaw Pack that was going to help in the rogue war, was ruled by a woman named, Erika Blackwood. Now her Ex mates want her back. Other Alphas want this woman.. But will she accept any of them? Or will she stay independent forever?...
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