Future Alpha's arranged Mate

Chapter 2 - Trapped

Nick's POV

After yesterday evening's conversation with my mother, I really got pissed off. I wanted to go back to my place at that moment, but mom stopped. She wanted to introduce me to her friends.

"Mom, your friends know me. Then which friend wants to meet me?" I asked and she laughed.

"That's not necessary. When I have told you that you will stay, then it means you will stay. If you don't want to come downstairs for dinner, that's fine. I will send your dinner here through Helga.." With that, she left my room.

I didn't know why, but it felt weird. My mother has never forced me to do anything against my will, even if it's about staying with her. It wasn't easy for me to sleep without taking pills. It was already 30 minutes past 8 in the morning when I woke up. I just wanted to escape from this place. So I quickly did my morning essentials and hurried downstairs.

"Good morning mom. I have some important matters to handle, so I have to leave." I said, hugging her.

"I have told you that you are not going to go anywhere. We have to meet some important people." She said,

"Okay, I'll come back after finishing my work. Please let me go." I said,

"Sorry my dear, but you can't leave. If you really do care for me, then you will stay." She has never been like this before.

"Breakfast is ready and your father is waiting," She said before walking towards the dining room.

It's been a while since I had breakfast with my parents. Mom served food on my plate and then at dad's. It's her habit to serve everyone before sitting down. Her old tradition she still wants to keep. I waited till everyone started to eat.

"Mom, I won't marry that girl." I said, but neither dad or Mom looked up from their food. They finished their food as if I didn't exist. I didn't have any option other than to finish my own food. Once done, I stood up and was about to go when dad said,

"We don't need your permission. It's our decision that you will marry Paulson's daughter. Just don't create unnecessary problems."

"This is my life and I have the right to decide about my marriage. I have decided that I will not marry that ugly man's daughter." I said,

"Don't you dare speak about him like that again. Take his name with respect, he is going to be your father-in-law." Dad said,

"Why are you forcing me? If you want me to get married, then you can choose any girl from reputed families." I said,

"Paulson belongs to a reputed family. Just don't judge him by his appearance. You never know the real story." Dad asked again.

"Dad, you could at least choose an American girl," I said,

"Your mother is not an American," Dad said,

"That's different, you were mates and destined to meet," I tried to say.

"Who knows, Eleana could be your mate too," Dad said,

"What if she is not?" I asked.

"Then you can mark her and make yours." Dad didn't back down from his decision.

"Dad, this is my life and I will decide whom to marry." I stood by my decision.

"That's true, you can decide, but this is my house and my business. I can decide whom to keep and whom to disown. Don't forget that Gareth's family has other members too. I will make your cousin Frederick my successor, not just as an alpha, but also in my business." Dad's words made me speechless.

Frederick has always been a good boy for everyone. He is loved and liked for his humble nature. He has never gone out of line and lived a carefree life like me. Moreover, he is married and has a son. He does have his own business, but not as big as ours. If dad chooses him as his successor, then I will go on the street. No one will even look at me, let alone be friends. The name Gareth is the thing that keeps everyone under my feet. I would be a big zero without the name Gareth. I can't take this as a fake threat. Dad will do anything for his pack. If that means disowning his only son, he will not think twice. But again, how can I marry a girl I haven't seen in my life? There should be some way to get out of this trap.

"Dad, what if I find my mate after marrying Miss. Rozario?" I asked.

"I will give you 1 month's time to find your mate. If you succeed in finding your mate in this one month, we will stop the wedding. Otherwise you will be coming with us to India to get married to Eleana Rozario." Dad's words brought a smile to my lips which vanished with his next words.

"Don't even think that you could trick us by just finding someone to show us. You will have to prove that she is your true mate. That means you will have to marry her in front of the whole pack and also mark her at the ceremony."

"But mom said that I can leave Miss Rozario without marking. Then why should I mark the one I find? You marked mom because she wanted to." I asked.

"That's not the complete truth. At that time, my father, who was the head of the pack, ordered me to mark your mother. I didn't have any other option as I had to take over my father being the eldest son. Here the case is different. I am the Alpha now and I can take the decision. It's my decision that if you marry against our wish you will have to mark her in front of the whole pack. If it's Eleana, I give you the exemption. You can mark her with her consent." Dad said,

"Does that mean that I will have to come to the meetings of your pack?" I asked.

"Nick, it's not just our pack, it's yours too. You belong to this pack and that's the truth. You can't change it no matter how hard you try. It would be good for you if you accepted the truth as soon as possible." Dad said,

"I need some time to think," I said,

"Okay, I will give you twenty-four hours to make your decision. Be there for the board meeting tomorrow," Dad said before leaving for the office.

"Mom, please take me out of this mess." I looked at mom with pleading eyes.

"I'm sorry my son, but not this time. I have been protecting you all through your life. Now it's time for you to pay back. You have always run away from your responsibilities, unlike your cousins. Frederick was doing great along with his younger brothers. Your father became the Alpha because he was the eldest son. You are getting the chance because you are the eldest among all your cousins. But Frederick got married a long time ago, unlike you. There are high chances for him to become the next Alpha as he already has a successor." Mom said,

"Then let him take the Alpha position." I said,

"We don't have any problem with that, but you do have because your father will handover his business to the one who becomes his successor in all ways." I became speechless because without the Gareth business I am nothing.