Chapter 1: A Pact Unveiled

The bedroom she always found comfort in when she would feel upset, was now her prison. At one point in time, she was allowed to leave the house.

But since her parents told her she must marry the Alpha King, Isabella locked herself in her room.

She did not want to leave. Isabella always wanted wait to find her mate. But due to her parents intervening, that was not going to be happening on her terms.

Isabella sat on her bed with her legs crossed, and a sad expression on her face. Her mind raced with so many thoughts.

Her younger sister Alisa entered her room quietly. Alisa did not want to disturb her sister, so she stood their with a somber expression.

Seeing her sister so sad, made her heart hurt. My poor sister, what did our parents do to you? She whispered under her breath.

Alisa could not deal with her sister's down turned eyes, so she walked closer to her.

"Isabella, I know that you are feeling so many emotions. Just tell me why you are feeling this way. I care about you so much." Alisa told Isabella as she placed a comforting hand on her shoulder.

Feeling her sisters' hand on her shoulder, she moved closer to it. Isabella smiled a little.

Deep down inside, Isabella was glad to have someone there to support her in all the ups and downs of her life.

I can't believe our parents! How could they marry me off to some stranger; let alone, Alexander the Alpha King? She yelled, as tears began streaming down her face.

Alisa listened to her intently, allowing for to vent her frustrations. Since they were little, Alisa and Isabella were inseparable.

When she was finished talking, Alisa hugged her tightly.

While Isabella was deep in thought, there was a sudden knock on the door. "Isabella sweetie," came the voice from the other side of the door.

As curiousity filled her brain, Isabella looked at Alisa.

"Who do you think is there?" She questioned as her brows creased.

"I have no clue. Why don't you ask who it is," Alisa told her sister while shrugging her shoulders.

Isabella nodded, eager to listen to what her younger sister had to say.

"Alright, I will go ahead and do that." Isabella told her sister while smiling.

And with that, Alisa sat down on the bed next to her.

Isabella asked, "Who is it?" As her heart started to beat in her chest, she felt her hands beginning to shake.

Alisa noticed Isabella's shaking hands, so she grabbed it gently. She wanted to show her that no matter what, she will always be there for her.

Through the loud sound of her fast-beating heart, Isabella's wolf spoke to her.

Isabella, I need you to calm yourself down by taking three deep breaths. Although you are upset, you need to take this one step at a time. Who knows, he may be your mate. Isabella's wolf told her while trying to soothe her beating heart.

As Isabella listened intently to what her wolf said, she took slow deep breaths.

She stood up slowly got off the bed then walked over to the door. Upon opening the door, Isabella's face changed drastically. It went from a somber expression to wide-open eyes and her mouth dropped in shock.

"Mother!? What are you doing here?" She asked, even though there were tear stains on her cheek.

Isabella was not expecting her mother to be in the doorway after the altercation that they just had.

Her mother stood there with a serious expression, and arms crossed. She was ready to let her daughter know the importance of the marriage and to change her mind about it.

After a brief moment of silence, she spoke, "Isabella, you know that we want what is best for you and the pack. So this pact between the Alpha King and you is important." She told Isabella, then smiled wide, showing her pearly white teeth.

As she said that, Isabella started making fists and gritting her teeth. Seeing her mother smile was unsettling. It was like she was up to something evil.

"I don't understand why you truly had to do this without my consent!" Isabella shouted angrily.

Hearing her daughter question her motives, she nodded. She listened intently without interrupting her.

"Isabella, just think about the pack. Marrying him would help ensure the packs' safety." She said, hoping these words would stay in her heart, and her to choose what would be best for the pack.

Isabella gritted her teeth even more and whispered, "Alright fine. But I hope that this is something that I would regret doing."

"Thank you for accepting this marriage deal. Now let's go downstairs and meet the Alpha King. Please remember to smile." Her mother declared as she looked into Isabella's eyes.

Isabella took a deep breath and then let out a little smile. She did not want to cause another scene with her parents and the Alpha King. After nodding, they walked down to the living room where he was waiting.

Alexander was wearing a white suit that showed off his toned abs. He was smiling, ready to take Isabella back to his place.

"Good evening, Isabella. I am glad to see you smiling." Alexander said as he plastered a charming smile across his face.

He was trying desperately to ease Isabella's anxiety. As they stepped into the room, Isabella smiled toward him.

Isabella and her mother bowed toward him, a sign of respect. "Yes, me too. How are you doing?" Isabella asked, showing her parents that she was willing to play nice.

"I am good. But more importantly, we must get on with this marriage arrangement before it gets too late." As he said that, his expression turned serious.

I guess he is not in the mood for small talk. So I guess let's get this done and over with. She thought to herself and rolled her eyes subtly.

"Okay, let's do this," she said while shifting from one foot to the other.