Chapter 3

Chapter 3

RAYEL

When Boris told me our guest had arrived, I felt a surge of anger traveling within me.

Is this the right way to go?

If there was any other way out of this situation, I would have gone for it without delay. But there's no other option. This is the only way out.

My Luna has been excited after learning of our guest's arrival. She couldn't wait to see her.

Approaching the staircase with my Luna, we see Boris waiting below the steps, gazing above. 

When he saw us, he took a bow and said, "She'll be here soon. I sent a maid to get her."

"That's wonderful," Hazel said with excitement, clinging to me.

Her happiness is the only reason I'm going with this plan of hers, otherwise, I won't allow it.

I want to make her happy in any way possible. Anything to keep this beautiful smile on forever, I'm ready to do it.

"Here she is, " Boris said, taking his gaze up the stairs. 

I looked and was immediately left stunned at the beauty coming down the staircase. She wore a red dress which brought out her charm.

"Is she the one that'll carry out this task for us?"

"I thought Boris went and got an ugly lady from somewhere, but this is far beyond what I imagined. She's..." I stared at her. 

She came down the stairs, standing before Luna and me, looking shy.

"Alpha Rayel, this is our guest, Elara, " Boris introduced. 

Her name alone is unique. It's the first time I'll be hearing such a name as Elara.

Even though I was not pleased with the reason behind her presence in my home, I still welcomed her. 

Her face flushed red in embarrassment, as she lowered her head down without a response.

Her sudden behavior sent a strange wave within me. It flowed into my heart, igniting a spark in me.

What is this? 

"MATE, " I heard my wolf whispering to me.

On hearing the word mate, my eyes grew large at once.

"What nonsense is this? How is she my mate when I have my Luna with me? " I questioned my wolf, but it repeated the word, leaving me confused. 

I want to deny this shocking news but the strong connection I'm getting from Elara is so intense. Is she indeed my mate?

"This can't be possible. I already have my Luna with me. What kind of game are you playing here goddess?"

I kept my eyes on Elara, watching how my Luna welcomed her with so much happiness in her heart. 

"This isn't fair, Goddess. Is this some kind of Joke? You are the one who gave Hazel to me as my mate, so why this stranger?" I felt troubled in my heart.

Why is the goddess showing me this sign? 

"If it's because of the situation Hazel and I are in, then I won't allow you to replace my love with a stranger." I showed my determination, so the goddess would know how much I love Hazel.

"Come with me, I'll take you to the dining room, " Boris said to Elara, leading the way. 

As she followed him from behind, I saw Elara taking a look at me before leaving.

I can't allow this.

"This is great, Rayel. She's perfect," Hazel commented, hugging me.

Feeling uncomfortable, I pulled her off and said, " I don't like this plan of yours, Hazel. I just don't like it!"

"Rayel, please relax. You know very well that this is the only way out. "

"I know! " I raised, causing Hazel to stare at me with sadness in her eyes.

I didn't mean to yell out that way.

Feeling guilty, I pulled Hazel into my arms and apologized to her.

"I know this means a lot to you Hazel, but I'm just uncomfortable with it. How will I face you afterward?"

"Rayel, look at me. " She cupped my face next. "You shouldn't be worried about this. Between the both of us, you are the one who needs this the most. It's important that Elara... Become our breeder and bear your child." She lowered her head down sadly.

This is the issue that has been troubling my heart for a long time.

I found out that my Luna can't give birth to our child due to an issue in her womb. Ever since she discovered this problem, she has been looking for ways to bear me an heir.

Until she came up with the idea to find a breeder to carry out her duty. 

As the Alpha, I must have an heir to succeed over me in the future. But with my Luna's case, there's no way of having an heir with her. 

"This is for your good, my love. I'll be happy if Elara can be our breeder. She's perfect for the job, " Hazel said, showing her interest in our guest.

But how will she feel if she gets to know that the one she finds fit as our breeder is my mate?

What will I do then?

"Rayel, you don't have to be scared of this. You should be happy that we found someone who can do this for us, " She said, burying herself in my hold.

"When she finally gives birth to our child, this mansion will be filled with laughter and joy. Please don't take this as a problem. It won't be, I promise, " She pleaded with me. 

Her words touched me deeply. She wants to see me happy.

Why would the goddess be so cruel to a beautiful soul like Hazel and make her barren?

It's unfair to my Luna and I. Hazel is the love of my life and the only one in my heart.

Why choose a different mate for me, Goddess? 

"Please Rayel, don't object," She pleaded more.

I had no other choice but to listen to my Luna. 

With a sigh, I said, "I've heard Hazel. I'll go with the plan. Anything that'll make you happy, I'll do it."

"Thank you, my love." She tightened me in her embrace. 

I've just made a promise to her. How sure am I that I'll fulfill this wish?

I can't lose my Luna.