03: Punishment.

Ryan.

I stood majestically in front of the mirror, I wore my suit on the shirt. It was woven from the finest silk and tailored to fit me perfectly.

As I exited the room, I walked towards the study hall which had been my office since I became an Alpha. I started reflecting on the journey I had taken. I had been through many difficult times, but these made me the leader I am today.

Without those difficulties, I wouldn’t have been this strong to fight off my enemies. Among the twenty Alphas in the entire world, I crowned the best and why? Because I overcame my fear and led those under me as if nothing happened.

And that way, I found my mate, the one I will be spending the rest of my life with, Laura. She always challenges me and keeps my feet firm on the ground. Together, we can do anything!

Which is why I knew I had to marry her and today is that day. If Laura is to ask me for the world, then I would provide it to her but what can I do?

My father said never to show a lady how much you love or else, she will have you wrapped around her fingers.

I had to admit he is right.

But Laura knows how important she is to me, and hence, why she also agreed to marry me. She has always been the beacon of my life and hence, I can’t lose her.

The door opened a jar, making me turn. Beta Phineas entered dressed in a similar suit but in the color black. He is to be my best man at the wedding today. “I see that you are ready.” He teased approaching me.

I placed my hands on the desk, looking for a particular file that I want to give him before the ceremony. “Yes, I am.” I responded finally getting my hands on it.

“Don’t tell me you will be working on your wedding day.” He shrilled, taking away the file from me. Only then, he noticed that it was the file that I had I will give to him. “Oh.”

“You know, jumping to conclusions doesn’t suit you.” I pointed out, putting away the rest of the files.

Since I had taken a week off from the pack to spend with my bride, Phineas will be taking over the pack and that file that he needs while he covers up for me. “I agree.”

“I must tell you, Mr. Brent will do anything to get what you promised him.” He reminded.

I furrowed my brows. “What?” I asked.

“Remember you told him that he will get what he requested as soon as you wed his daughter.” Phineas reminded.

I palmed my face, remembering that I had indeed promised that corny man. “After the wedding, you will deal with him.” I ordered.

“Yes, Alpha. I think we should be heading for the venue.” He pointed out. I nodded in agreement.

Phineas was the first to step out of the study than me. And we walked to the car, where the chaffier was waiting to take us to our final destination. Or maybe, not final. “Have you heard from Laura?” I asked Phineas.

“Not yet. But I am sure she should almost be done getting ready.” He responded.

With the wedding just an hour away, I could feel my heart thumping with excitement.

This isn’t me. I don’t get excited over little things. Even when I was throned as the Alpha, I didn’t get this excited.

I guess it is because Laura is mine, my MATE.

We dropped off at the hall, people walked in and out of the hall. As we were walking into the hall, a guard stopped Phineas, whispering something into his ears.

I felt Phineas patting my shoulders. “I think you have one more thing to do before the wedding. You have approximately thirty minutes.” He informed.

We went back to the car and the chauffeur drove off immediately. “The guard had successfully pushed Luca into wanting to talk. He is ready.”

I smirk. Then again, my mother would try to convince me that violence isn’t the way out.

Luca used to be part of the minor family until he betrayed us. The minor family is those around the pack that has to do with drafting new rules and then they pass to the major family which is the pack house.

Luca became a son of a bitch and went ahead to sell off the pack information to someone whom we have no idea about. And now, he is ready to talk it out.

I got rid of the suit as soon as the driver parked, exiting the car. “Where is he?” I asked Phineas.

“The interrogation room.” He answered.

We entered the building, with a few guards trailing behind us. Phineas swiped open the door, and the groaning sound of Luca filled the room. “Luca.” I called out.

He looked scared to see me. He began to scurry back making me laugh wickedly. “The wall isn’t going to save you right.”

“I promise, I will-“

I cut him off, dragging a chair and sitting in front of him. “I am bored.” I said to Phineas who stood by my side.

Hearing that, he rushed to pass me the knife that was kept aside. I swirled the sharp object, pointing at him. “It was Fletcher.” He revealed.

“I thought as I much.”

“Can you please let me go since I have told you?” He begged.

I chuckled. “You know I don’t normally forgive and I don’t forget.” I replied.

I stood up from the chair, dusting my shirt and passing the unused knife to Phineas. He knows what to do and how to get it done.

As I left the room, I could hear Luca’a loud cries begging for mercy. Before I passed the huge electric door, I fished out a cigarette from my pocket, lighting it up.

I puff out the smoke into the thin air until Phineas came to meet me. “Then, we can return to the venue.”

His hands were cleaned, not giving a hint that he had just done dirty work for me.

We drove straight to the venue, although Laura was yet to arrive. I don’t mind her being late, as long as she doesn’t chicken out on me.

The hall seemed to be filled to the brim, even though from the exterior I could see nothing. “It seems like even though from other packs came to witness the wedding of a lifetime.” Phineas commented.

I sighted the priest and my father standing on the aisle. “We will talk later.” I told Phineas, I have other things to let him finish.

I approached my father that stopped talking to the priest when he saw me. “My son, where have you been?” He questioned checking me out.

“I had something to finish.” I responded. My father doesn’t have to know what job I had to take care of.

He shook his head in disbelief. “Laura is on her way.” He informed and the huge double oak door was opened.

Laura walked down the aisle, her hand linked with her father’s. The dress perfectly hugged her, bringing out all her curves.

My cock stitched at the thought of me removing the dress later. Hell, I have to control myself.

I stood in place, with a huge grin on my face. Mr. Brent passed me Laura’s hand with a smile. “Take care of her and don’t forget our promise.” He whispered with a pat.

I would have thrown him out but he is my father in-law and also, there are people out here looking at us.

The cows were exchanged and it was time for me to kiss my bride. The time that I had been waiting for because Laura had starved my lips for days.

The moment I lifted the veil, my eyes widened. This isn’t Laura, the one I fell in love with. “Who are you?” I gritted.

Before she could answer, I cracked it out. The girl that I hate and don’t want to see eye to eye with. “Phineas!” I snapped, my jaws clutching in anger.

“Take her away.”