Chapter 2

NORTHERN PACK.

ALPHA LORENZO'S POV

I was so engrossed in my work that I had lost track of time.

Being an Alpha of two packs, was a very hectic job, but because it was my responsibilities, I had to shoulder them.

I took a sip from the coffee beside me to keep my eyes open and functioning.

Due to hectic schedules, I haven't had a good rest in the past few weeks, and it has taken a toll on my mental health.

A knock on the door, jotted me from my thoughts, and I spoke up. “ Come in.” 

My sinuous voice echoed out.

The door pushed open and my Beta, Leo, walked in holding a letter in his hand.

“ For you, Alpha.” He hung his head low as he gave the letter to me.

He knew better than to look me directly in the eyes.

For some reason, everyone feared me because of my strong face, cold expression, and eyes like that of the devil's incarnate.

Well, I wasn't the devil incarnate to be exact, I was his son.

The son of the Devil, and as such, that makes me a devil also.

A devil with no heart.

“ From who?” I cocked my brows.

“ From Gamma Rover.” He replied, and a knowing smirk graced my lips.

“ What is that little man up to?” I chuckled darkly, staring at the letter in my hand.

It's been four days since he sent the first letter introducing a marriage proposal.

I could see through people within minutes, but it took me less than a second to see through Gamma Rover's intentions.

He was greedy for power, more influence.

He wants to gain more power from my pack, using the excuse of marriage.

I wasn't interested, so I rejected the offer the same day it arrived, but I guess he was one hell of a persistent man.

He didn't give up, and was quick to send another one already.

I had a bored expression on, as I grazed through the envelope containing the letter.

“ Let's see what he has here.” I said and took the letter from the envelope, going through it.

With every sentence I read, my jaw tightened and my blue eyes were now blood red.

This man was playing with the devil, and the devil isn't as lenient as he thinks.

My fists folded tightly, almost drawing out blood and my knuckles turned white.

Leo, who noticed the dark aura emitting from me, raised his head to look at me, wondering what was in the letter that made me so angry.

“ Are you okay, Alpha?” He asked, worry etched on his face.

I closed my eyes to calm myself down.

Few minutes later, a sinister smirk appeared on my face as I brewed a plan in my head.

I knew just the perfect way to deal with a corny man like Gamma Rover.

“ Accept the marriage.” I said, causing Leo's brows to furrow.

He was obviously confused.

“ Tell Gamma Rover that I have accepted the marriage proposal.” 

I hate repeating myself, but I had to, which irritated me to the core.

“ Yes…yes, Alpha.” He stuttered and glanced at me once again.

“ What are you waiting for?” I glared dangerously.

“ Nothing.” He shook his head and scurried out of my office like a scared cat.

Even despite the situation, I was calm to the core.

I leaned back on my chair, thinking hard on how to shred Gamma Rover and his family into pieces for messing with me.

“ I guess he doesn't know who he is up against.’ I smirked.

………..

LORETTA'S POV

Like Rosé said, she and her mother took turns in beating me, and I almost saw the gate of Hades in front of me.

My face was swollen and so was every part of my body.

I was almost unrecognisable.

If not for my father's intervention, I would be dead because of the beating I had received.

“ Loretta,” he called once he called for a family meeting and I was also invited.

It was a shock to me, because no one regarded me as family, and the fact that he asked me to join, meant that he was up to no good.

I didn't have a good feeling about the meeting.

“ Yes, father.” I replied, folding my fists beside me.

“ Alpha Lorenzo has accepted the marriage proposal. You will be getting married to him in two days.” He said, and my eyes flew towards him.

It felt as if time stopped for me to process all he had just said.

Me? Get married to Alpha Lorenzo?

This was probably the most ridiculous joke I have heard in centuries.

I just hope he was joking about it.

“ Father, “ I chuckled dryly. “ You must be kidding, aren't you?” 

His facial expression remained stony and my heart raced at the fact that it wasn't a joke.

I can't possibly get married to a beast, even I won't pray for my enemies to get married to him.

Stories of him and how he ruled his two packs, have become an anthem here in my pack.

Most girls were dying to get married to him, but I wasn't that desperate to get married, not when I hadn't seen my mate.

“ Father, what if my mate comes?” I asked, my voice quivering.

“ That is none of my business. Get your things together, someone would be sent to get you in two days.” 

He declared and stood up like he wasn't the same person who just dropped a bombshell few minutes ago.

“ Father—” 

I was cut off, even before I could start.

“ Enough, Loretta! You will do as I say, no more pity-petty talks!” He shunned me, and disappeared from my sight.

Tears welled up in my eyes, but for some reason, I couldn't bring myself to cry.

I could see Rosé humming in joy from the corner of my eyes.

She was the happiest.

She stood up and walked towards me with a smirk on her lips.

“ I can't wait for you to get married to the beast, so he can eat you alive. You're an eyesore. Bye stepsister.” 

She laughed devilishly as she walked out of the sitting room.

“ I can finally have my space in my husband's house. Like Rosé said, you're an eyesore.” Rita, my stepmother, glared at me before walking away.

I folded my fist tightly, until my knuckles turned white.

The fact that I was always helpless in every situation I found myself, angered me even more.

Just like that, I'm being married off, not to a normal he-wolf, but the cold beast of Northern Pack.

A snort escaped my nostrils, and I couldn't help but cry.

I stood up and dragged my feet out of the house to my grandma's house, as it was the only place I found peace and solace.

Upon getting there, I called for my grandma, but she was nowhere to be found.

My heart skipped a beat.

I rushed into her house and dashed into her room, only to see her lying lifelessly on the ground, her eyes white and her body turning cold.

“ Grandma!” I screamed, my eyes widened in horror.

……….

“ Miss Loretta. Your grandma's brain tumour has gotten to the last stage and we have to do the surgery, if you want her to live.” 

The doctor said to me, as more tears left my eyes.

“ So Doctor, “ I swallowed. “ How much is the surgery?” 

“ $10,000.” He said and my eyes widened like the size of an orange.

Where in the moon goddess name was I going to get $10,000 from?

“ You have just a day, if not, she would be dead before you know it.” 

The doctor gave me a pat on my shoulder before walking away.

As he left, I couldn't feel my legs anymore, and before I knew it, I fell heavily on my butt as my waist couldn't support my weight anymore.

“ What do I do, Mum?” I muttered, tears streaming down my eyes.