At Last

Lucien " The Council of Elderlies was not in the mood to accept an excuse again. You must understand Lucien, you need to marry, you need to have successors. This is how our lineage works," said the Alpha King Lucien's father. " I am not rejecting the idea of marriage but as a werewolf, I think it is fair enough to hope that the one I build a future with is my mate. " " Not all werewolves have a mate. Look at the Lord of the Northern land of wolves. Even though he was the alpha, he had to settle down with someone who was not his mate. His Luna has performed her duties well and has even borne cubs who will be his successors when he joins the council. " " And those from the South, the East and the West, have all spent their lives with their mates, father. They, too, have successors, those who have stepped up as alphas, and they like me share the same sentiment. We all plan to wait for our mates. Even my mother and you are mates. " " Yes, we are, and I was twenty-one years old when I found her, your mother, my mate. You will be twenty-five soon, and you are yet to find your mate. It is not good for our packs. The Lords, too, hope that you settle down soon. You must remember we protect our packs and also innocent humans from becoming prey of evil. Only when you have a Luna by your side will your strength magnify, and you will be able to lead fully." "' Father, my friends, the alphas of the south, east and west also think that starting a family with your mate is worthwhile and.........." " Your friends Dean, Leo and Lukas are two years younger. They have time. But you will be twenty-five soon. Moreover, your responsibility is greater than theirs. They, though alphas, are Lords. You are their king. You cannot be frivolous anymore. Because, as a king, you need to lead them when the need arises. " " I understand father, but...." " Don't tell me that you plan to be fifty as you wait for your mate. You should understand the ways of our world. There are rules which must be followed. I feel the daughter of the alpha from the north is a perfect match. She has grown up well and will make a great Luna. Your mother and hers have also been great friends and the two of you studied in the same class. " " Very nice and perfect father, but both of us deserve to be with the one destined for us." " Don't drag her into it. She has been very understanding and is willing to give this a chance. Lucien, you cannot be selfish. You have a duty and......" " And father, I also have the chance to hope for my happiness. As a king, I know what is right and not right for me. I am not in a mood for this conversation anymore. Some complications with those of our kind have emerged in 'Human Land'. I need to take a look. " " The council of elders would be unhappy. They want you to tie the knot soon. " " Hold them off for the next 6 months. " " Lucien.....you......." " I will see what I can do." " I don't want you to see and............" "Father....." " You know what I want you to say." " Fine then, if I cannot find my mate in the next six months, I will go by your arrangement. " " Alright then. I hope that you do not disappoint me. The Council of Elderliles has already given their ultimatum. " As my father left, I wondered if I would meet the one destined for me.