The Alpha’s Arranged Bride

Alpha Caramel’s POV

I was at the training site, watching each boy as they slowly improved in the new areas they had been assigned after passing the last. With my hands behind my back, I scrutinized each boy carefully. One thing I valued was perfection when it came to fighting and learning how to fight.

There is only room for a few mistakes, and there is only one place where we can tolerate mistakes; during training. However, we need to prevent those too, to avoid them on the battlefield. I spent most of my morning here until I needed to leave for the mansion for a meeting with the sentinels and the commander of the soldiers.

On my arrival, the sentinels were waiting for me. Once I stepped into the room, they rose to their feet as a sign of respect. After taking my seat, I gestured for them to sit before we quickly got down to business.

Most of our discussion involved the protection of the pack from rogues and humans who seek to exploit wolves for their selfish reasons. Few humans know about us werewolves and have seen us in wolf form. Most have been told but have never seen us, which is good, as some would target us and share locations meant to be secret.

Some humans do not understand that we are not experiments for their amusement or lab dogs they could observe. Other agendas included the pack’s funding and, importantly, my Luna. I was not ready to announce that yet, so I avoided the topic as best I could.Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

They suspected little, as this had been my usual way of ending conversations. Why would I want to discuss it when I had no interest in it before? And why discuss it now when I have chosen my Luna? The meeting lasted three hours, after which I moved to the final meeting of the day.

This was to happen in my private chamber, so I headed there immediately. As I entered the room, he stood up and bowed. “Greetings, Alpha,” he said, and I nodded.

I gestured for him to sit, and he did while I took my seat. “Do you have the documentation I asked for?” I asked, getting straight to business.

The commander smiled, took the documents out of his bag, and handed them to me. I scanned through them, a frown appearing on my face. Just as I was about to speak, Beta Asher moved closer to me and whispered that I had an important call to answer.

I nodded, and he left. I returned my attention to the document and the commander sitting across from me with a table separating us. “Are these all we have?” I asked.

“This is all that Jared advised us to get. He believes it is best,” the commander explained.

Jared was the pack’s financial adviser. I gave him that role because I trusted his judgment in financial situations. I had requested more equipment for the boys’ training and the soldiers. I sent a note to Jared to look into the spending and how much would be needed.

I shut the document and sighed. “If this is what he says, then that is fine. I believe he knows what he is doing,” I said.

I took out my pen and signed to allow the money to be sent and used for the equipment. “Whatever you need, please inform me. I will make sure everything is available,” I told the commander.

“I will surely do that, Alpha,” the commander said, and I nodded, gesturing towards the door.

Once the commander was out, I exhaled and glanced at my wristwatch. I had missed lunch. I got off my chair and headed for the mini bar at the side, helping myself to a glass of wine. While taking a sip, Asher came in, looking troubled.

“Did something happen?” I asked, my brows creased.

“It was a call from the bank. Money was taken out of the account you rarely use but have saved money in,” Asher said.

I smiled and nodded, taking another sip from my drink. “It’s nothing serious. I gave the card to Lavender. I’m sure she just wanted to spoil herself a little. Let her,” I said.

I had more than enough to take care of her, even if she spent over ten million every day. I was not worried about going bankrupt because my wife spent some money. That’s why I did not question her when she asked for some. Maybe she wanted to get something for the party we were attending in a week. Asher nodded, bowed, and left to inform the bank.

He returned a moment later. “All cleared, Alpha,” he informed me with a smile.

I nodded and continued to enjoy my wine. “Oh,” I remembered something. “Has the jewelry arrived?” I inquired.

“Yes, it arrived a few minutes ago,” Asher replied.

“Bring it to me,” I instructed, gulping down the last of my drink and refilling it.

Asher left to get the jewelry and arrived five minutes later with a jewelry box in hand. I took it from him and opened it slowly. I smiled, staring at the diamond necklace nestled in the box with matching earrings and a bracelet.

I knew Lavender would like it. “The roses?” I asked.

“All ready, Alpha,” Asher replied.

I nodded, then shut the jewelry box. Just then, I heard a commotion outside the door. I glanced at Asher and signaled with my eyes for him to check it out. He left the room, and the commotion died down almost immediately.

He returned two minutes later. “It’s Lady Rose. She wishes to see you,” Asher informed me.

I took a sip of my glass, placed the wine back in the cabinet, then signaled for him to allow her in while I headed for my chair. Just as I took my seat, her high-pitched voice reached my ears. “Thank you, Beta Asher. Those guards are so annoying,” she said.

“I thought I instructed you not to come back here for any reason,” I said.

She rushed over to where I sat, pouting. “I came to apologize. I know I did wrong. Please forgive me,” she pleaded.

I took a sip of my wine. “You insulted my wife and disobeyed my orders. I don’t see why I should,” I said calmly.

She quickly knelt. I glanced subtly at Asher, who was just as shocked as I was. Rose was proud. I never thought she would kneel before anyone, including me. “I’m sorry. I’ll correct my mistakes. I promise. Please forgive me. I’ll ask Lavender for forgiveness too,” she said, head lowered.

When she heard nothing from me, she raised her head. I nudged for her to stand up. A smile erupted on her face as she quickly got up. “Thank you,” she said and took a seat.

“You’ll get my forgiveness once Lavender forgives you. She was the one you offended,” I told her indifferently.

If Lavender did not forgive Rose, it would make her uncomfortable if Rose was around. It was up to Lavender. Rose nodded quickly. “I will apologize,” she said.

I took another sip of my drink, and she spoke again. “Can…” she paused. “Can I attend the school event? I promise to be on good behavior. Please, I promise,” she pleaded, hands together.

I stared at her some more and sighed. “If Lavender forgives you,” I told her.

Her eyes widened, and she jumped up from the chair. “I’ll go to her now,” she said and quickly left the room.

I turned to Asher. “Follow her. I don’t trust Rose. If it escalates, throw her out. I don’t want Lavender upset for any reason,” I instructed.

I watched as Asher bowed and left to carry out my instructions. Rose might be highborn, but she was still callous, and I don’t trust her alone with my Lavender.