003

ENZO 

I was in my office going through some files but I wasn't myself, I was drowning in my thoughts. This is the first time a situation is getting me so worked up, I have never had to worry about anything because I always have every situation under control but this time around, this situation got me thinking so hard.

The position of the Alpha wasn't the only thing I inherited from my father, I also inherited the curse which was placed on him which means that I won't be able to make it to age thirty. I married my mate and love of my life hoping to have kids with her before I die but everything changed when the pack doctor informed me that she can't have kids due to some health issues.

I didn't love her less, my love for her increased and I want her to be by my side until the day I take my last breath but there's something I have always wanted, which is to have a child, an heir.

 I was lost in my thoughts that I didn't notice Fred, my Beta and best friend walk into my office.

"I have found a solution " He said while facing me.

"What kind of solution?I don't want to hear those of your silly jokes and ideas " 

"I'm here as your friend who cares about you, I will appreciate it if you listen to me "

"What do you have to say "

"Let's find you a breeder "

"What? No way!!!"

"Yes way, do you have any other ideas? Judging from the way you are staring at me I know you don't and besides there's nothing wrong with having a breeder ".

I rose to my feet , towering over my Beta. "Do you think I'm a monster, Fred? That I'd force some helpless woman into this..... this nightmare?" .

 Fred Squared his shoulders. "No, Alpha. But you will die if you do nothing. And so will this pack, without a leader strong enough to protect it. You are not just fighting for yourself, you are fighting for all of us. " 

The words hung heavy in the air. I turned away, staring out the rain streaked window. I could feel the curse like a noose tightening around my neck. Each minute, The ache in my chest grew stronger, a grim reminder of the time slipping through my fingers.

I stood up rubbing my fingers against each other as I walked around my office, thinking about what Fred said.

 "Give me some time to think about it and discuss it with my Luna."

"Don't take long, we don't have time. " 

I watched as he walked out of my office and closed the door behind him.

I was conflicted, I don't want My Luna, Fiona to feel bad and betrayed. I walked in and met her sitting down on the bed and walked up to her, I sat down beside her and gently held her hand while staring at her "I have something I want to discuss something with you " I told while trying to hold it together.

She gently placed her hands on mine"I already know what this is all about, I overheard your conversation with Fred and I don't have any problem with you having a breeder. If I can't have a child for you then you can have it with someone else " She smiled but I know behind those smiles lays pains, pains that she has to hide just for me to be able to have an heir.i gently pulled her closely into a  hug and planted a kiss on her forehead, one thing I know for sure is that having a breeder won't break the bond we have, I chose her to be by my side and I will always choose her.

"Find someone," I said, my voice barely above a whisper. "But I want to meet her first." 

Fred nodded, relief flashing across his face. "I will handle everything." 

I gave Fred the permission to go on and look for a breeder and we decided to keep it a secret, no one must know about it and the people that worked at the Pack house were made to swear not to say a word about it or lose their lives. 

Now, I'm standing in front of a pretty lady who's broken, has a lot of injuries on her body and that infuriated me. How can Fred bring this lady into my pack house?

"Get rid of her!" I commanded and stormed out of the room angrily, I went to my room and Fiona followed me, "it's okay! She's the perfect person for this, just let the pack doctor take care of her and she will be fine. "

She was kept under the supervision of the pack doctor who was treating her injuries and making sure she heals.

Few days later she was okay and I asked to meet her, she was brought to the sitting room where I was seated with Fred, she was so pretty and her hair fell perfectly down her shoulders but her eyes.......her eyes tells a story she couldn't tell with her mouth, I know a broken soul when I see one and this innocent and naive lady was one.

You could tell she was shy and embarrassed, she found it hard to look into my eyes as she stood in front of me but I don't care, I just want her to be my breeder and that's all.

Her feet felt like lead, but she forced herself to step forward, stopping a few paces from where I sat. Up close, I was even more intimidating. My dark eyes seemed to pierce straight through her, and the weight of my gaze made her want to shrink into herself.

"What's your name?" I asked.

"Daphne, " she said, her voice barely above a whisper. 

I studied her for a long moment, and she felt the weight of my scrutiny. It wasn't the leering gaze she was used to from the men her step mother entertained, it was something deeper, more thoughtful.

“You’re not here by choice,” I said finally. It wasn’t a question.

“No,” she admitted.

Silence fell between us. Fred shifted uncomfortably, but I didn’t take my  eyes off her.

“You’ll be treated fairly,” I said at last. “You’ll have food, shelter, and protection. In return, you’ll give me what I need.”

Daphne swallowed hard. “And what happens when I do? When will you have your child?”

My expression darkened, my jaw tightening. “That depends on the curse. If I live…” I  trailed off, as if unwilling to finish the thought. “We’ll cross that bridge when we come to it.”

She wanted to ask more, but the exhaustion in my voice stopped her.

“I don’t have a choice, do I?” she asked softly.

“No,” I said. “But I’ll do my best to make this easier for you. That’s more than most Alphas would offer.”

The honesty in my  words took her by surprise. She nodded slowly, not trusting herself to speak.

"You can leave, I have assigned some servants to take care of your needs " I said to her as I watch her struggle to take a step, she missed her step and was about falling down when I grabbed her and she fell into my body staring into my eyes, her soft hands were wrapped around my neck and I could feel a sensation in my heart.

"What are you trying to do to me?" I asked.