Deadly Desires

An Order From The Alpha

“How was your sleep, my dear?” Mother asked with a forced smile, showing her uneasiness. I turn towards dad to see him shifting uncomfortably in his seat.

“Great,” I said, trying to ignore their very uncomfortable and suspicious attitude. She turned to her husband, as though she was asking for permission to speak and he gives her a nod, telling her to carry on.

“We need to speak to you about an extremely important situation, sweetheart. But fret not, this is supposed to be good news…” Dad said and my stomach churned.

I didn’t know what to believe since I was already trying to get answers from the expressions worn on their faces. I had a gut feeling that it was anything but good news. I could only hope I was wrong.

We left the kitchen and headed for the living room. This was going to be one serious conversation.

Mother looked in dad’s direction, obviously communicating with him through their mind link since they didn’t want me to hear what they were taking about.

“Elena, you know how deeply we love you, right?” My father asked, his expression as worried as my mum’s. He didn’t sound like himself. No, there was no bit of that which sounded like my father. It was no secret that they loved me tremendously but starting a conversation with that made it egregious that they were about to ruin my life.

“We want the smartest and most reliable choice for you, but we have our duties to the pack too. We should have told you this over a month ago, we know that but we just wanted you to go through your graduation from the Alpha Training before we break the news to you.” He said and mother begin to weep quietly from the side and before I knew it, I joined in. Crying alongside her out of fear.

“Elena…” Father trailed off, lowering his head in frustration as he sighed.

“Alpha Damien Brook has asked for you to be married to Scot Brook, his first son.” He said and I froze, not being able to move or even breathe. He looked at me for a brief second but carried on.

“Seeing that you beat all the wolves in the female pack and finished second place, he has chosen you for his son. He also says that you are a well mannered young lady which is exactly what he has been looking for. Alpha Damien Brook believes the union would help Scott become a better version of himself, help him focus, grow and even learn, so when Elijah eventually takes over the pack, He would be ready to help his brother out with the needed support.” He said but I knew he had more to say so I let him speak.

“Alpha Damien thinks your friendship with Elijah will help both brothers settle their differences and learn to support one another. It isn’t request, Elena. It is an order. One that we must obey.”

“No!” I shake my head frantically, my eyes slowly starting to tear up.

“This cannot be, dad. Mum! Tell me it’s a joke. You’re just pulling my legs, right?” I scoot closer to my mother, shaking her shoulders but her cries only got louder and I screamed in agony, moving away from her as tears flowed down my eyes uncontrollably.

Every soul in the country knew that Scott was an extremely insensitive, irresponsible and ruthless man with no regard for women. He is harsh and brutal. He is a tyrant and a tormentor who frauds, fibs, and tricks people into getting his way. He’ll go an extra mile just to make sure he gets what he wanted even if it meant killing innocent people. He even had blood on his hands, innocent and guilty.

He was the devil himself.

“How could any of you allow this? How could you do this to me?” I wailed endlessly, gripping my hair harshly as I questioned my parents even though I knew they really had no choice or even a voice in this matter.

“We had no choice, My dear. They needed someone who could match up and tame their son. If it makes you feel any better, they see you as a strong lead and the only female of our pack worthy to live in the Alpha’s mansion.” He said and I rose to my feet, glaring at him angrily.

“How on earth is that supposed to make me feel better? Enough of all this nonsense! We all know that he can’t be tamed. Scott is clearly out of his mind. The man is out of control. How do I possibly manage being Elijah’s Gamma and being a wife to that devil? How?!” I raise my voice at them. I would probably regret raising my voice at them later but I couldn’t care about that right now.

“It’s all good, I mean it’s fine. Thanks, but no thanks. I’m leaving. I will no longer be Elijah’s gamma and I’ll no longer be a member of this pack. You can throw whatever idea you have of me being mates with that devil in human form out the f*****g window!” I yelled and ran up the stairs to my room, packing my bags to leave. The moment I reached the living room again, about to head for the door, I heard my father’s voice.

“You can’t leave, Elena. You will accept Alpha Damien’s proposal and I’m not asking for your opinion. It’s an order!”

My father’s eyes turned red like he was ready to call out his wolf on me. He glared at me, pointing his fangs at me and I took a step back in fear.

Mother is quick to grab him, stopping him from pouncing at me. I was completely terrified as I had never seen my dad transform into a wolf. I had heard rumors of how dangerous his wolf was though even though I had never laid my eyes on it.

“We won’t survive a day living as rogues. The moment we are being cast out by the Alpha if you decide to run away eventually, we would have no pack and all we’ve ever worked for, our service and core duties, the good name will all vanish into thin air, all gone like we never existed.” Mother said in between sobs.

“Elena. We all need to calm down and think very thoroughly on this matter. Making rash decisions will be of no good to us, do you understand?” She continued, placing her hand on my shoulder in a calm and soothing manner.

I stared at her with tears in my eyes, seeing how much her helplessness pained her. She wished that there was something she could do to put me out of my misery.

“Getting married to a man like Scott is something every woman prays against. Just how unlucky must I be to be going through this? Not once, mother. Not once did I ever picture myself in this scenario.” I say with a sad chuckle as I plopped down to the sofa.

Alpha Damien can’t even entrust his colony or pass down his name as an Alpha to Scott but yet chooses to hell bound me to his horrific son. I can already imagine how horrible this would end up.

If only I weren’t so busy trying to be the perfect fit for their son Elijah, they wouldn’t have noticed me or even looked to my direction. Maybe being a tough and courageous woman actually brought no good to me. Instead, it brought more bad luck my way.

My anger grew like a wild fire and all I wanted to do was pour my anger out on something but I run back to my room and cry my eyes out instead.

Half way up the stairs, I heard the door bell ring and I paused immediately, already knowing who it was. I could sense him even though he wasn’t my mate. That is how much my heart yearned for him.

Elijah walked into the house with a sad look on his face. It was obvious he had heard about his father’s decision. How he was going to throw me into the hands of his crazy elder brother.

“Elena.” He sighed, pulling me in for a hug. I had never felt so close to him as I did today.

It was calm and peaceful.

I belong here, with him. Not Scott who was only going to ruin my life. Thoughts of how my life would be the moment I marry Scott goes through my head and I began to cry.

“I’m so sorry, Elena.” Elijah said, tapping my shoulders lightly and I sniff, breaking the hug.

“I don’t want to get married to a man whom I have no feelings for, Elijah. I can’t live my life in such agonizing pain.” I cry, hoping he would do something to help me

“I am yet to be an Alpha, Elena. I wish there was something I could do to change this situation. I really don’t want to see you go through this. I thought we had a lot of time to spend together and make something out for ourselves, but I was wrong.” He says and I feel my heartbeat quicken, my eyes widening at his statement.

What on earth is happening here? What did he mean by that? Did he possibly have any sort of feelings for me? If he did, then I was really unlucky. Why now? This whole situation has ruined my chances of ever being with the one I truly loved.

“I don’t want to be with Scott, Elijah. I do not like him. I can’t be with him. Help me, please.” I cried, pleading with him.

“I am not Alpha yet, Elena. I have no say this.” He repeated and I could feel his sadness in the crack of his voice.

I finally let go and broke away from the hug as I looked into his beautiful eyes. He gave me peace that was beyond explanation.

“I’m going to be here for you, Elena. Every step of the way, I’ll never let anyone harm you. Don’t forget, I’m always a call away and my room is always open if you need anything” He said with a faint smile.

I cringed at the thought of living with Elijah under the same roof but not being to have him to myself. God, I couldn’t.

The room suddenly felt weird and I had to push him away, for my own good.

“Uh.. I think you should leave. I’ll be fine.” I said, looking away.