Patrick's pov
“What do you mean by that? Is this a prank or what? Everyone in the pack knows that I am with Silvia. I love her and that's it,” I looked my father in the eye and declared to him.
“ Whether you like it or not that is my choice, I have the final say here and you have to follow anything I say if you want to be the next alpha,” my father answered, not giving a damn about what I feel.
“ But…But we never had this kind of conversation to begin with. Have you consulted Ella or her father? I am sure that none of them will consent to this and I also don't want it either,” I stammered as I was confused about what was happening, everything was just hard to process.
He stood up from the couch that he was seated and took a bit stroll to where I was standing, he placed his hand on my shoulder and said
“Son” he started. “The consent of both families has been sorted since it's beneficial to everyone, especially the pack . You don't need a weakling by your side when you become the beta of the pack,” he convinced and I tugged at my hair so hard that It almost ripped from my scalp, I still couldn't decipher what brought about this arrangement.
“ Can you just cancel this arrangement please? I can't bear to hurt Silvia,” I pleaded as I could briefly recollect that she made mention of Ella and I even assured her that nothing was going to happen between us. How will I be able to convince her that everything wasn't my plan?
“ I don't even love Ella atall, How am I supposed to mate with someone I don't love?” I Said hoping this one will convince him to change his mind.
He moved back towards the couch and gently settled down on it,“ That doesn't matter anyway, You can grow to love her later,” I stared at him in bewilderment. Is he kidding me? Is that how love grows?
I walked closer to where he was sitting, not ready to loose this debate.
“ Father please reconsider this decision, Silvia has proved to be a great partner and I believe will be a great mate by my side. Remember that we both conquered a war recently, it wouldn't have been possible without her by my side,” he gave me a non challant look and I immediately knew that this persuation didn't work on him.
I was hoping to get a response from him but he didn't reply me, he just casually stared at me and closed his eye pretending to take a nap. Naturally, I already know that this was the end of conversation for him but I can't just stop like that.
“ I will never marry Ella, I love Silvia and I consider her my mate already!” I growled, hoping this will change his mind but he fluttered his eye open instantly. He roared angrily and threw me recklessly on the wall.
“ I am still your father you damn fool, you don't growl at me okay? I don't care about your pussycat love with that orphan,all I know is that you will do what I want and that's the final,” he pinned me on the wall, choking my neck tightly.
Cough! Cough! I struggled to release his grip on my neck as I was finding it hard to breath.
“ I am done with this conversation, you are mating with Ella on the annual mating ceremony,” he concluded leaving my mouth wide agape.
“ Can you make it another day and not the annual mating ceremony day, Silvia will be there and I wouldn't want to hurt her, can you just…” I wasn't able to finish my statement before my father made his way to his chamber leaving me standing like a fool.
“s**t!” I cursed as I hit my knuckle angrily on the wall.‘ Who is he to make decisions for me?’ I was Soo infuriated to the point that I may cause a damage that I won't be able to control.
I ran out of the cabin to the direction of the wood. I really need to clear my head because although my father can be very gentle and caring but he is always strict with his decisions.
I changed swiftly to my wolf form and entered the wood, the cider smell of wood hit my nose and it really soothe my nerves. I ran around for several hours hoping it will help me to clear up my pent up emotions
I later settled down at the bark of a tree breathing heavily from the heavy workout. I was thinking of what to do but I couldn't come to a decision.
I have always known Ella to be fond of me while we were growing up but I have always considered her a sister that I never had. I never thought that a day will come that I will be forced to make a tough decision.
I still couldn't gather my thoughts together so I decided to calm myself by visiting Silvia. I smiled at the thought of how memorable and pleasing yesternight was.
“ Hello,” I said cheerfully as soon as I got to the entrance of an old looking but well maintained hut. My heart tinged at the kind of house my supposed mate stays but there was nothing I could do.
“ Who is there?” The calming, soothing voice of Silvia came as she emerged from the hut.
“ My baby is here,” she shrieked as she jumped on me. She was happy to see me even though we just parted few hours ago.
“ Let us enter,” she said and we made our way into the hut.
“ What is wrong with you? I know that you are trying to be cheerful but I can still feel the unhappiness emanating from your body,” I questioned as we sat down opposite each other on an old looking stool.
“ I don't really know but I just feel sad. I feel like something bad is bound to happen soon,” she poured out, alreading sobbing like a baby.
I was borthered by her thoughts and I couldn't help but feel guilty. I drew her to myself and hugged her tightly, running my hand through her silky lush hair.
“ Hmmm! I have something to tell you,” I cleared my voice and dropped a bombshell.