The Alpha’s Arranged Bride

Alpha Caramel’s POV

With anger, I matched into my study, folding my fists. I was barely able to contain my anger. I wanted to rip his head off. I was so close. So close to shutting that man’s mouth forever. Who gave him the right to say such words? I took it before, and I will not take it again. Numerous times, I have given them time to understand that Lavender was going to be mine forever. I do not want any other lady out there. The only person meant for me was Lavender, and I do not see myself with some other random lady.

By now, they ought to have realized that I had no intention of abandoning my wife just because her father took her or because they suggested I leave her. I scoffed. It seemed they had suddenly forgotten who I was. I never took things like this lightly, and just because I give them this little chance, they think we could control my life or insult my wife in my presence.

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I took a deep breath to calm myself down.

The fact that I could not unleash my wrath on him made me more pissed, and each time those words were playing in my mind, it made me angrier. “You took it too far,” she said sternly, but I did not turn to look at her. But she wasn’t interested in whatever I had to say. She wanted to scold me about nearly killing an Elder.

I knew she would never want me to act irrationally. Even though she was no longer the Luna of the pack, she still had a very strong aura. Whenever she is pissed, you can feel the aura of a Luna she once was. Most times, she was in a calm mood. Mother rarely got angry, which is one trait that I got from her. Mother was like the calm waters, and the air that makes people feel better, but then again, she could also be the flood, and the wind during a hurricane. It was good when she was calm, as everyone would not feel her wrath. Although I usually don’t get easily triggered, this situation was really getting to me and I’ve been doing my best to stay calm.

Lavender was a valid reason for me to always stay calm, because I never want her to be scared of me for any reason. I needed to be gentle and loving so she could accept me and understand me better. I wanted to maintain my coolness and stay calm, but until the moment Alpha Toot took her, I realized that I had a traitor around me for a while, and I had no idea about it until my wife was taken from me.

I became furious when the council uttered those words. It made me angry to the point of wanting to end his life without even thinking back on it. My aura immediately scared the council, and it was not long before they realized I did not share the same ideology that they did.

They tried to apologize, but the damage was already done. They had said the words. They had told me what they thought about the situation. They were supposed to back me up and help me get her back, but instead, they saw it as a good thing. They saw my wife being taken from me as a blessing in disguise. They were not ashamed of themselves.

I wanted to teach them a lesson and show them how much I was ready to sacrifice for my Lavender. I was already working towards it. I had already walked over to the man. I saw the fear. He was shaking. He stuttered an apology, but I was not listening to any of that because it was of no use.

My wolf was out because, just like I was, he was upset. We had grown a bond with Lavender. She was our chosen mate. All the other council members apologized too, because they could already sense what I was about to do. I was about to carry out the task when Mother came into the room. I took my eyes briefly to her, and I could see the disapproving look she had placed with pleading.

I turned back to the man, and I could no longer do it. Not because I had forgiven him, but because my mother had asked. I didn’t do it. There were two people in my life I respected and would do as they requested so long as it was in my power, and depending on the situation, that was my mother and Lavender. I did not need her to request it more than she should have to do it, so I walked out of the living room.

My mind finally came back to my mother, who was still standing behind me, and trying to make me see that my actions were wrong. She kept yelling, but it was only flying over my head because if I were put in that position again, I would do it. If she had not been there, I would have done it.

She relaxed after a few minutes. She finally noticed that her words were not having an impact on me. In a way, it was only aggravating my anger. She sighed. “Son, I know you were trying to protect Lavender’s image, but killing a council member would not bring her back. It would only make the people hate you. You have been a wonderful alpha to everyone. Don’t throw that away because of your anger. Like your father would always say, implement that anger in the aspect of trying to find her, so it would be quick.” She paused, then walked closer to where I stood.

I could feel her, but I refused to turn and look at her. She placed a hand on my shoulder, then released another sigh. “Lavender will be found. Don’t worry, the council will come to their senses eventually. You shouldn’t blame yourself or think it’s the same as what happened with your mate in the past. Trust me, it’s different. You do not need to beat yourself for either of the situations,” she said, and it felt like the weight on my shoulder had reduced. I was worried, and linking the two situations even though they happened differently. Mum remained by my side for a few minutes, her hands remaining on my shoulder. She was expecting me to say something, but I refused to do so.

I was still angry. She felt my reluctance to speak and smiled. There was no issue when it came to that. She squeezed my shoulder lightly before deciding to leave, but I stopped her with my words. Due to my head over my shoulder, I spoke, “I don’t care if the council were in support of it or not, but I will burn down Alpha Toot’s pack, and make sure the pack is completely forgotten. If a strand of hair is taken from her body, I will make sure he pays.”