The Arranged Alpha Marriage

SHANE'S ARRIVAL

AARON'S POV

Today is the day that Shane is supposed to be arriving. After the conversation I had with Emma, I never went back to our room and instead stayed in a guest room on the first floor. I didn't know how to face her after letting my jealousy get the best of me and just walking out of the room on her the way I did. Now that he is coming today, we have no choice, but to hash this out. After all, he is my flesh and blood so we cannot turn our backs on him. I slowly drag my feet down the long hall towards our room. When I finally reached the door, I froze. What am I going to say to her? After being such a fuckin ass to her how can I walk back in here?

Yeah, you were definitely an ass. The Moon Goddess does everything for a reason, my wolf rants as he paces.

When she came to the door I awkwardly waved at her. I literally waved at my fiancée. Oh my goddess, how stupid can one wolf be?

Speak for yourself. I would have pulled her into me and listened, but nooooooo the drama king here ju-., I didnt let him finish before pushing him back. Not that he isn't wrong..

" Hi.", she said looking towards our feet.

" I am sorry, Emma. I was a complete and udder i***t. Forgive me?"

She looked up at me as if what I had said shocked her before blushing. Her lips started to curl into a small smile as she looked up at me with her beautiful emerald eyes. I couldn't help but to sigh in relief.

" Thank you, my little mate.", I whispered into her ear as I pulled her into my arms.

She walked back into the room and threw herself back onto the bed placing her hands over her face. I don't think I am going to like where this is going. I pulled her up as I sat beside her. She was twiddling her fingers and looking down while I pulled her into me.

" I just want to apologize for upsetting you, and not explaining", she said softly.

" Oh, whew. I thought something was wrong, darling. It is okay I totally overreacted. Let's get ready to go down stairs and we can talk about it later."

She nodded and went to the large closet to pick out some clothes for the day before taking a shower. I still couldn't shake my jealousy, but her nervousness wasn't very reassuring. I know that my wolf says that we are mates and I feel a strong pull towards her. However, the bond between our feelings is weaker than I expected. My father always told me that he could feel my mom's worry, sadness, happiness, and anger as if he were feeling it himself. It only intensified once they had mated. Something feels off and I cannot seem to place my finger on it. I sprawled out on the bed thinking about my best friend.

Aaron: Hey, man. What's up?

SHANE'S POV

Beta Valor or whatever the f**k this old bald guy's name is has yet to tell me where the hell we are going or who my family is. My mind keeps going right back to one thing though, my Emma Jane. If I hadn't been so dense, she would be here with me now. I know my parents hid all of this from me for my own good. Mom said she was worried that I would feel like I didn't belong and feel less important than I was. I understand where she is coming from and I definitely do not doubt her. Her, dad, and Xayden have been texting me nonstop since I left last night asking me tons of questions. How is the drive? Am I holding up okay? Do I have any questions for them? Xayden has already declared that he is visiting in a few weeks to spend some time with me since I wont know anyone from here. I know they all mean well, but damn am I not grown? I will be glad to see him and have someone that I know has my back around here.

" We are nearly there.", a deep, raspy voice sounded from the front seat.

Hmm. This is a huge village with tons of people. Watching all of these couples and these children running around makes me regret that night even more. They would not have sent her off if it wasn't for me. I wonder if she is happy. Is he treating her well? Does he know that she likes her hair played with while she is sick or that her favorite food is peperoni pizza with extra cheese? That she is a night owl that loathes mornings? That she wrinkles her nose ever so slightly when she tells a lie? Can he treasure her the way I should have? Will he realize what he has and cling to it the way I didn't? As we continued through the large town, we never changed roads. We just kept moving through the center of the town. Is that a f*****g castle? The f*****g werewolf king and queen's castle? What. The. f**k. Why are we here? I wonder if they will know where Emma is or help me find her. If they are my aunt and uncle maybe, just maybe there is still a chance to redeem myself if she will even give me a chance. If I get the chance to see her again I will not let it go to waste no matter what is at stake. She is the only woman I will ever love or even remotely care about. I know that last month was a mistake the moment the words left my mouth, but once they had, the damage was already done. I just walked away uncertain of what to say after. The pain after the rejection was as if I was dying. I know it was the same for her from the sound of her howls as I walked further from the stalls that night. I heard the next day that she was in bad condition and was found by a stall boy. That ripped what was left of my heart into a million more pieces. I am certain she hates me now... Are we really pulling up to this huge ass castle???