Chapter 4

I was shocked and my eyes widened. I could not believe what he had just said. Did he even know what he was talking about?

My mother-in-law, Clara, glared at him, grumbling,

"Fraser! What are you saying? Know your limits. She is your sister-in-law."

Aunt Raya quickly grabbed Fraser's hand and said, "My son, shut your mouth. Don't say something that you can't handle later."

Fraser shook his head in denial. His gaze met my shocked eyes. They seemed very gentle to me. He had the ability to captivate any woman's heart.

However, I was more than just a woman; I was his brother's widow. How could he have come up with that idea?

"Mom, don't stop me. I am aware of what I am doing. She is no longer my brother's wife. She needs a man to lean on, and I will give her my shoulder. She does not have to live the widow's life."

His words caused my heart to tremble. He exuded confidence, as if he had thought about it for a long time.

"You! How—"

Just as my mother-in-law, Clara, was about to scold him, Grandpa Elias stood up to stop her.

He glanced at me before returning it to his grandson. "Fraser, follow me to my study room."

After saying that, he signaled his two sons and his son-in-law before heading upstairs. Before taking the stairs, he turned to look at my father.

My father, Karson Brooks, understood him and walked over to him. Like that, the four men trailed behind Grandpa.

Fraser stared at them as he went upstairs. He heard Clara's growl but ignored it. His gaze returned to me, trying to determine what I wanted.

His eyes softened as if he had noticed my denial.

I did not know him well, and we only had a few conversations. He could not attend my and Leo's wedding because he was abroad. He only returned after learning of his brother's death.

Though they were cousins, he and Leo had a strong bond. So when he got home, he appeared broken from the bad news.

"Fraser, think before you make a decision," Aunt Raya advised, patting her son's hand.

Fraser averted his gaze and proceeded to the study room.

Fear gripped me. I was afraid that the men in my family would not decide on my marriage. Remarrying was not something I wanted. I could never forget Leo.

Half an hour later, they came downstairs.

Fraser had a small smile on his face when he looked at me. The thought of the possibilities made my heart clench.

Grandpa Elias stood in front of everyone and announced,

"We will plan the wedding of Violet and Fraser for tomorrow night."

I felt like the ground had slipped beneath my feet. I shook my head and stood up.

"No! That's not possible. I don't want to get married again," I said to him with tears in my eyes.

"Violet!"

I heard my mother's voice, trying to stop me. But I ignored her and continued speaking,

"Grandpa, you know how much I love Leo. How can I start my life with someone else? I-I can't..."

I choked on my own words. With her hand around my shoulder, my mother-in-law, Clara, said,

"She is right, Dad. You can't force her."

My father-in-law, Wesley, gave her a look to shut her up. "It's not a game, Clara. We also need an Alpha right now."

My lips curled into a painful smile. "Oh! So it's because we need an Alpha," I mumbled in pain.

Of course, at this moment, this pack needed a leader. How could I have forgotten that I was this pack's Luna? A new Alpha would be set by my marriage.

My father, Karson Brooks, came to me and said, "Didn't you promise me to live your life for this pack? You have to marry Fraser. Be a daughter that we can be proud of. Life is not as short as you think. You need a life partner to move on. No one can be better than Fraser."

Except for my mother-in-law, who did not agree, everyone began to persuade me; Fraser's parents also agreed to the wedding.

I had no way to refuse their request. I had to agree with them.

The next day

I tried to speak with Fraser but did not get a chance.

There were fresh decorations throughout the pack house. I was shocked at how easily everyone was trying to push Leo's death and started to prepare for a new Alpha.

How could I forget about my husband in just a month?

At night,

Everyone got ready for the wedding.

"We need to keep the wedding news hidden from our rivals. We don't know when they will attack us."

They arranged the wedding in a village near the southern side. It was a private location with strict security. So no one could attack during the wedding.

My mother-in-law did not want to attend the wedding, so she stayed at home.

With tears in my eyes, I walked out of the pack house wearing a bridal gown.

My father suggested that Fraser and I ride in the same car where they took their cars.

Fraser opened the back door for me with a smile on his face. He was dressed in a black suit and looked very handsome.

"As long as you are with me, I will not let any of the rivals harm you. Don't be afraid of any Alpha, okay?”

I looked at him. He was also an Alpha by rank. That was the reason my family chose him.

I shook my head while standing near the car. "Fraser, can you not marry me? Please? Can you please cancel the wedding?"

I begged him, pleading with him to call the wedding off.

Fraser was taken aback. He tightened his fists. He looked hurt by my words.

"I truly want to marry you, Violet. I liked you when we first met before your engagement ceremony. That time, I had no idea you were with Leo. I really fell for you at first sight."