Daniel's POV
I never believed in mates and mate bonds, nor had I thought that it would have such a great impact
on me just after the first meeting.
I was so mad and angry for everything that this family did to me and after all this, they had the guts
to offer me to marry a human?
Seriously?
I was taking out my anger on them. That's when I smelt a scent that made me weak for a while. I
wanted to stop shouting at them and start looking for that scent but then my ego went against that
decision of mine.
I mind-linked my guards to make sure to bring everyone near to living instantly because both I and
my wolf were feeling restless. He was pacing in me and desperately wanted to get free. He had
sensed someone and it's the first time he was acting this way.
Soon, the scent was getting stronger and it took me a second to control my urges. I was feeling
desperate. I wanted something or someone.
All I knew was that I wanted to see the person behind this smell.
And that's when my eyes landed on her.
Her perfect body, long hair, and pretty face could make anyone crazy. Her hair was tied in a messy
bun with a few curls over her face. They look so silky that I started having an urge to touch them
Her blue eyes showed so much innocence at the same time. The moment our eyes met...it realized
something that should have been realized a lot sooner than this.
"Mate"
My wolf shouted loudly in my mind. I was not sure how to react to it but one thing was sure that I
was shocked beyond the statement.
Finding my mate was the last thing in my mind.
Not to forget, my mate was a weak human.
"You can't call her weak without knowing anything about her.â, My wolf defended her. And here it
goes, my wolf has already become a love-sick puppy after finding out our mate. That's why I hate
mate bond, it makes a lion behave like a kitten.
And above all choosing a human mate was like falling for the lamb, that too being a Lion.
Damn it.
My breathing was hard and my chest puffed up and down as I continued to stare at her.
I have had a trust issue from the very beginning. That's why I had appointed one of my spies in the
Alpha Williams's pack to keep me updated about all the things which were going on there. I never
want to marry anyone, mate or not but then as an Alpha, I need to strengthen my pack and for that
my aunt came up with the plan of marrying another Alphaâs daughter. I refused at first but then she
made me swear her life and I was kind of forced to marry that stupid she-wolf, Aleena, who is the
younger sister of my...mate, a fact that I learned a few minutes ago.
I had made it clear to Aleena to not keep any expectations from me by writing her a letter because I
didn't find it important to meet her, after knowing how annoying and irritating she was. I also
explained in the letter that she would get money and all the stuff but she wouldn't have any right to
my life.
And today, my spy informed me in the morning about what all happened, I became furious. Not just
because of that stupid Alpha daughter but because someone tried to cheat me and my family by
tormenting our family status. And no one dares to mess with Daniel Grint. I have a status to
maintain and my so-called bride running away on the day of the wedding was still a big thing.
Though I was internally relieved to get freed from all this marriage thing, still I needed to teach this
family a lesson
But all my plans to teach them a lesson changed after spotting my mate.
I found her looking at me adoringly.
Well, I had a body to die for so I didnât blame her but unlike other girls, she was not looking
downwards but was looking into my eyes like she was able to read all my thoughts by looking in
them. I was still dumbfounded.
When I got to know that she was the elder daughter of this family, I was shocked again. I
remembered them telling me about the fact that they had an elder daughter but never did they
mention her being a human. Moreover even they would have I never paid any attention to it as I
was not interested in this stuff. Never in my dreams had I thought that she could be my MATE.
My wolf was asking me to say "YES for the wedding, for his sake but I didn't want to lie to him.
I was going to say yes because I even wanted her to make MINE.
That's when I agreed to the marriage without talking with her about it. I knew that I should have
asked her and talked with her about it but then my EGO came in front of that thinking and I went
along with my ego. I thought that she would happily agree because I was sure that she was
attracted to me. Her eyes said it all and I am THE ALPHA DANIEL GRINT. I have everything that any
girl looks for in their mate, looks, fame, money. What else does a girl need in her mate?
No girl in her right state of mind could reject me but her NO was a big shock for me.
My wolf whimpered thinking that she rejected us. I asked her again to confirm but she said those
words again.
I was hurt and when she saw my eyes her face softened.
âHow can this girl make me feel weak? I'm known among the strongest Alphas in the entire world
but her denial made me feel sad and my wolf whimpered in no time?
But no one can say NO to me.
She has to say marry me, either willing or unwilling because there is no way I am letting her go. As
the idea of her in the arms of someone else doesn't settle well in my mind.â
That's why I threatened her and a part of me knew that this would work.
I left from there giving her the time of 10 minutes but the entire time, my ears were on their
conversation.
âYou don't have to say YES for this marriage, Princess. I will face the consequences of the deed
which Aleena did.â, Alpha Williams said.
"Oh! Just shut up!â, I heard the sound of Luna Catherine. âEva, Alpha Daniel will destroy everything
you love, which includes all the memories of your mother as well which you have with you in this
pack. Do you want that to happen? Also, I apologize for everything that I and Aleen did to you but
please say YES to this marriage. Because I can agree that maybe your father was never a good mate
for your mother but you can't deny the fact that he was always there for you whether you wanted
him or not. So, it's your time to fulfill the duty of a daughter.â
"Stop blackmailing her, Cat. I didn't do anything for her with the expectation of asking such a big
favor from her.â, Alpha Williams said and after a while both started arguing like an animal.
While they kept arguing I smelt the scent of my mate getting stronger. It means she was coming
toward me.
âI agree to marry you.â, She said while her face avoiding any emotion.
"You are really agreeing to the marriage?â, I asked again because I couldn't believe my ears.
"Yes.â, She replied with her voice low. I nodded my head, giving her a normal expression but deep
down both I and my wolf were dancing and jumping in joy. I was thanking Aleena for running away.
âGreat. I hope...", She started leaving from there without listening to what I was going to say. I held
her wrist and yanked her toward me. âI hate when someone neglects me and doesn't listen to me.â, I
whispered angrily.
I knew I was hurting her, but I still couldn't control my anger when I felt neglected by her.
âTsk, tsk, tsk, Daniel. I am going to be your mate, your equal, not your slave so better learn to
behave properly.â She hissed and used all her strength to push me away. And I was surprised,
seeing her successful.
Her eyes were full of tears but she didn't let them fall down from her eyes and was glaring at me.
She rubbed her hand and tried to leave from there again.
âYou are not allowed to go out until our wedding.â
âWhy?â
"What if you run away? When your younger sister can betray me then how can I believe you that
you will keep your words?â, I spatted back.
She tapped her foot on the floor while gritting her teeth. âFine.â, She said angrily and walked inside
the house.
"You made her mad., My wolf said in a sad tone.
I can't help it. I can't trust her, at least not without knowing her.â, I explained in which he didn't say
anything in return.
Alpha Williamsâ POV
I knocked on the door and it was open to my surprise, as I entered, I saw Eva holding her mother's
photo frame in her hand.
âEvalâ, I called her name to gain her attention.
"Yes, Mr. Williamsâ, She answered, looking toward me. My heart ached after listening to her formal
greeting. I just hoped to hear âDADâ from her mouth someday.
âPrincess, you don't have to do it. I know how much you hate our clan and now you are going to
marry the one.â
âI donât want to talk about anything on this topic.â, She said, placing her motherâs photo frame at its
place.
"Here.â, I said, forwarding her mother's diary to her which Clara asked me to hand over to Eva in
case she decides to stay in the pack. I had no idea what she had left for our daughter in it.
âWhat's this?â, She asked, taking the diary from my hand. âIt's mom's handwriting.â, She added,
checking a few of its pages.
âYour mother asked me to give it to you when the right time comes. And I think it's the right time.â
âDo you know what she had written in it?â
âNo. I didn't read anything.â
She nodded her head and whispered âThank youâ in a low tone. âCan you tell me why Aleena ran
away from her own wedding leaving her mate?â, She asked. I was about to clear her confusion
about Alpha Daniel not being Aleenaâs mate, that's when I felt Alpha Daniel's presence near the
room. I turned around and saw him standing at the door.
âIf you don't mind Alpha Williams, then can I speak to her in private?â, He asked, to which my eyes
widened. When did he start taking permission? I looked at Eva and she nodded. So, I left her room.
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