Damian POV
The headache spiking at my temples was only getting worse as Elder Ulric kept speaking. "After all, Alpha, you've been without a mate for six years now. This can't continue. The pack needs a luna."
I drew a breath. "The pack is fine, Elder. I refuse to go to another mating ball this year. The last one had no decent prospects, and all I did was spend the day avoiding the Alpha's daughter from Stonefang Pack. She snuck into my room and waited there naked, for Goddess's sake!" I shoved my hand through my hair.
"Even so, you must choose someone. And soon, Alpha Damian. Or we will choose for you." Elder Ulric turned and walked away, his steps calm and steady despite the way he'd spat those last words out.
My jaw tightened. If anyone else had acted like that towards me, they'd fac
