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The beauty and the beast

Damian’s POV

You better hope the reason you are waking me up this early is worth it, Kai. I will not hesitate to rip your head off your shoulder and make an example of you.

“I don't think we will get to that point, Alpha. This is important” My Beta says as I lead him to my office on the last floor of my mansion. The maids are either off duty or have simply not resumed work. But they know the rule is to stay clear and out of my way.

“Now, tell me what the fuck happened”

“We have a problem. Some of the council members are doubting your human connection to things” I look up at him in confusion.

“What the fuck does that mean? How is that a problem? I don't have a human connection. Of course I don't, I am an alpha. Who made this point? Kane?” Kane was my father’s friend. He was there when I killed my father and took his title away from him. He didn't deserve to be Alpha.

“Yes, Warrior Kane. . . And the other council members”

“Well, tell them to fuck off”

“I'm sorry, Alpha. I can't do that” He replies, with his eyes looking away from mine. “What the fuck, Kai? You think I don't deserve to be an Alpha too?”

“No, of course, that’s not what I mean. No one is ever going to take away being the most powerful alpha ever lived. No one can try but I agree that you need to find a wife”

With that, I burst into laughter! I can't remember the last time a joke caused me to laugh this hard. A joke, that's what this is.

“Who do I need to kill?” I ask, grabbing my car keys and moving out of my home office when Kai comes to stand in front of me.

Kai is strong, a worthy opponent since I taught him almost everything he knows but I will subdue him in fifteen minutes if I want to. Because of course, he will not see me as an enemy until I'm on to him and that's what I think will happen if he does not get out of my way any time soon.

“People think you are a beast” He starts.

“Well, because I am,” I reply.

“Yes, on battlefields, as an alpha. But you need to balance it out if you will to lead your people”

“Are they complaining?” I growl.

“Do you not see the way they try not to be on your bad side or even come out when you are on and about in the house? They are afraid of you, they can't even speak their desires out of fear. They need stability, they need to be reminded that you won't turn crazy like your father did. People lost their lives to that madness, they need to know that it won’t happen again. A wife means there will be compassion and balance. Someone less fearful, someone they can bring their problems to, while you solve them. You are supposed to have a friend or at least a trustworthy person in your cycle”

“You are a trustworthy person, and that's enough for me”

“That's not what I'm talking about, You know I'm always going to be by your side, even through your crazy episodes” Kai sighs in frustration but he does not move away from my office entrance. “That's how you have given us victories for years. But now listen to me, Alpha. Know that I have thought this through, and this is the easiest way and this is the best way”

I hear the hurt in his voice and maybe I am being too rigid. “Okay, where are we going to find a wife?” I say in resignation.

“I have got a girl for you, she is the daughter of an Alpha so she knows the basic duties. I have arranged everything. You only need to meet her”

“I can't believe I'm agreeing to this”

“It can even be temporary, Damien. It's only until everything dies down”

Only four days later, I'm waiting in a rented-out upscale restaurant that has no affiliation with me.

I have agreed that because I love my people, I have allowed myself to go through with this and agreed when Kai said it would show commitment if I got there before the girl. Everything is plain bullshit and here I am, because I know that if I don't like the girl or she shows any sign of distraught or discomfort, this meeting will be called off and I can say At Least, I tried. Especially if my wolf, Midnight, agrees with me.

“She is here” Kai announced “With her father”

“Hmm, let’s get this over with” I grab my whiskey and drown in one go which in return burns my throat with the harshness of it.

My eyes follow Kai as he leads them into the restaurant. I expected her to be taller. As she strolls inside from the entrance, I can tell she cannot be over five feet tall.

Her long midnight-black hair falls sleekly behind her back. It could easily touch her ass if she loses them free. But that does not dispute the fact that she is too tiny and I would break her if I decide to fuck her. What was Kai thinking about bringing a teenage girl as my wife? To make matters worse, my wolf is not growling in excitement.

I close my eyes for a second and shake my head out of obvious frustration. This is never going to work, Not like this.

I’m planning to tell Kai to send her away when her head turns toward me, and the words die on my lips.

She is fucking unbelievingly beautiful. She stands there in front of me, watching me with something that looks very much like anger and I can't help but be intrigued.

“Sit,” I say,

She does not wait till her father is seated before occupying her space before me, maybe it's him she is angry with not me. I want to believe that she knows not to act bratty with me.

She must have heard so much about me, She must have told and taught how exactly she is to act when she is before me.

She must have heard rumors, but she does not cower, she doesn't flinch at my size. And I think maybe I can actually do this for however long I want.

“I didn't think you would be so young” She breaks the silence. Her father had silently been eating beside her until that moment.

He starts to cough as if he is choking on something. I understand that the boldness has caught me unaware too but I don't mind if he chokes to death or not. His daughter doesn't seem to care either.

I notice a strange air between them. Not that I should concern myself about any of their problems. Whatever it is they are looking to gain is their fucking business. As long as I see a willing wet pussy to put my dick in and still prove to my people that I won’t go mad like my father did, then everything else can go to shit, especially since the wet and willing pussy has a beautiful face.

After his deep greetings out of fear, he sat down so slowly and agreeably. I know Charles, I know he is greedy and there must be a lot he is benefiting from this union with me. I looked over at the daughter, something must have pissed her off really hard.

“My Alpha, I am delighted we are going to be family soon. I have some suggestions I would like to make to you” He says, then laughs nervously, But I don't miss his daughter rolling her eyes at his words.

“But that is by the way, we can talk about this after the wedding” he finishes.

I signal to Kai, “I would love to have a time with your daughter alone, Charles. Go home, You are making her uncomfortable and it's not a sight that I like”

Visible lines of annoyance are showing on his face now, fuming too but unable to complain.

“No!” Leah looks up from her lap in a rush, “No, I'm sorry, Alpha. I am not uncomfortable at all. I just can't wait to be married to you. Even the thought of going home without you tonight scares the shit out of me. Please let my father sit through this meeting”

Even the thought of me going home without you tonight scares the shit out of me?

Is this a joke, the girl looks like she can't even stand my presence. And she wants to go home with me on the first date.

“What do you want to do, Leah?” I find myself asking despite myself.

“If you don't mind, my Alpha. I would like for her to go home with me tonight. She will be brought to your home tomorrow after we have sought out a few things. She is my precious daughter, I would love to stay with her for today at least. Her sister will too”

Leah sat up at the mention of her sister and looks forward.

“The question was directed to your daughter, Charles. Let her speak”

“Yes, Alpha. I would love to go home to my sister. Even if it's for a day”

“Good. We can do this again, just you and me and I hope you look forward to it as I look forward to our meeting alone. You can leave now. I will see you tomorrow”

I stand up then, and the food remains untouched still. “You can tell the chef to pack your meal for you”

“No, I'm not hungry. We will leave soon too” Charles replied again, does he ever allow that girl to talk?

By the time I got to my penthouse, I was already feeling restless. Why should I be worried if her father inflicts pain on her or even kills her before tomorrow? Why does it even bother me if she is comfortable or if she is being maltreated?

And why the fuck am I thinking of playing her knight in the shining armor! I must be going mad. “Kai, get the car. We are going to the River Moon Pack. I'm going to get my wife”

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