Chapter 2

ADRIAN’S POV

I closed my eyes gently while trying to pick up everything in my surroundings. The peace of this place was amazing as the cold breeze hit my face.

I had just woken up and was meditating on my balcony, it had become a daily habit for me and I enjoyed doing it. 

It made me rethink all my decisions and plan my day forward, so far it has been a key to my sanity these past few years. 

I got up, and headed back inside to perform my daily routines before performing my morning duties. 

“Hey, dickhead!” I heard my Beta’s voice, earning a silent growl from me. Just as I was about to enjoy the quietness, It was shocking that our relationship was still very good as we were very opposite. 

“I don't really care about your greetings, you are causing a disturbance to my peaceful morning,” I said with annoyance. 

He glared at me before coming into the room properly. Did I even permit him to? “Your father requested your presence, he looked quite serious,” Axel reported. 

“What does he want to discuss?” I asked Axel but he only shrugged. I didn't like having conversations as it was stressful, I couldn't help but wonder why my father wanted to see me.

My wolf needed a run so I changed form before walking around the pack, I checked for any posed threats but there were none.

No one wanted to risk their life by trying to attack my pack, it was clearly impossible and would only cause trouble for them. Blue Crescent pack, which was my pack’s name, was the strongest wolf clan. We were highly capable and well-endowed thanks to Moon Goddess. 

My father had made sure to earn that position and I have been following strictly by it. I went back home before taking a shower and heading to meet my father. 

Walking along the hallways, I couldn't help but notice the silent whispers as the girls blushed uncontrollably. I was an endowment of the Goddess's beauty. I was capable of causing any female to drool just by my presence. 

I was aware of all their gaze but rather ignored it while keeping a scorn.

“Good morning Father,” I greeted him as I walked into his chambers. My mother was not anywhere close, I guessed she had gone for a walk or something. 

“You look good,” my father replied with a smile. He poured whiskey for himself and me before settling down to relax.

“I want to discuss a trivial issue,” my father said. Knowing how he was, I knew it wasn't trivial at all. He wouldn't send for me if it was trivial. 

“I am all ears Dad,” I said calmly. He studied my expression for a while before speaking. 

“It is about the issue of your mate. I expect that you should have found a mate by now.” my father started saying, he paused for a while before gulping down his glass of whiskey. 

“You are very strong and I am proud of you but without Luna, your pack might start getting weak. You need an heir, what if something happens?” My father asked. 

“I need you to search for your mate, for your pack’s benefit. You need an heir for the ritual, remember that!” My father said, whispering the last part.

I nodded my head, agreeing with his last statement. “I understand perfectly but I haven’t felt like my mate is around here,” I uttered with my forehead creased in worry. 

I had walked around the pack several times and her scent had never made its way to me, I had a strong wolf with strong senses which meant she wasn’t anywhere close. 

“Let’s put the word out about your mate, we will know the next step from there.” My father said, I agreed with him and we ended up talking about the pack affairs before I excused myself. 

I didn’t really like the mate thing but I knew I had to do it for the pack’s sake. I wasn’t the romantic type or the one who deals with emotions in general so it was going to be difficult. 

The whole idea of mating wasn’t fascinating to me, making me regret why I was an Alpha in the first instance. 

A FEW DAYS LATER 

I was in my office, arranging and sorting files when Axel walked in with a smile. 

“Why are you smiling like that, it looks so terrible,” I uttered irritatedly and his smile immediately turned to a frown. 

“You are so mean!” Axel said with a dramatic whine while I rolled my eyes. 

He was just too playful and dramatic. Every day I kept wondering how we were friends, he was the complete opposite of me. 

He was always friendly, playful, and an extrovert while I was the opposite. The only common thing we share is our physical features as he was my cousin. He too was handsome. 

“Why are you here?” I asked tiredly. 

“I got an invitation from the crystal pack saying they have a mature female and maybe she could be your mate,” Axel said with a laugh. 

“This letter is so cringey! I can’t even imagine you having a mate.” Axel uttered. 

I glared at him before yanking the letter from him.

“I also can’t believe I am searching for my mate,” I said with disgust. 

“It is not that bad, she is your mate!” Axel said while I shot him a glare. 

“Accept the invitation, anything is possible,” I said.

“You are going to a social event! I am so happy right now!” Axel said.

I never attended any social gatherings as I was an introvert to the core. Axel was the one who went to social gatherings besides the sight of people irritated me to the core. I didn’t know why I accepted this invitation but it felt like something was dragging me to go. 

Like a connection…

I couldn’t really place the feeling, whatever this feeling was, I hope it ended well. 

Will it?