Redemption Luna Mae

The Unwanted Union

Alpha Oscar – POV

Jasmine stood frozen, staring at me.

"I'm sorry. I should've knocked before coming in," she mumbled.

"I'm not stalking my mate," I replied flatly. "I'm monitoring her movements. She's a criminal—a killer."

My words seemed to ease her doubt. Not that I cared what she thought. Mae didn't matter to me anymore.

"What brings you here?" I asked.

"My father wants to discuss the engagement arrangements," she said.

"He agreed to it?"

She nodded.

"I'll be there in a minute."

She left my office, and I turned back to the projection, shutting it down completely. I didn’t trust anyone from the Crimson Pack—or my future fiancée, for that matter.

I stepped out of my office and found Alpha Draven already waiting, looking far too satisfied with the deal he’d wrung out of me. Jasmine sat beside him, her expression unreadable.

"What are your terms?" I asked, getting straight to the point.

"I want a six-month engagement. After that, you’ll marry my daughter. That should give our packs enough time to adjust to the union," Draven said.

"I’m fine with that," I replied after a moment of consideration. I had to move on. It was time to take a Luna and produce an heir. Jasmine glanced at me, her eyes lowering. I saw no joy in her expression either.

"So, when should we set the engagement date?" he asked.

"I'll call the priest from the Goddess Shrine tonight. He'll come to the mansion."

Draven nodded.

"I’ll need to see the contract you signed with my parents—proof of the arrangement. My pack deserves to know why I’m marrying the daughter of a former enemy."

"I thought you'd ask," Alpha Draven replied coolly, handing me a folder.

I needed to verify the documents, make sure they weren't forged to force my hand.

"Then we’ll wait for the priest. See you tonight, Alpha Oscar," he said. He stood, and Jasmine followed like a shadow.

“Daniel,” I mind-linked. He arrived within minutes.

"Have the pack lawyer verify this contract," I said quietly.

"You’re really going through with this? Marrying the Crimson Pack’s daughter?" Daniel’s voice simmered with resentment. He lost his parents in the war.

"You can read it yourself—then you’ll understand why." I said. "Tell the lawyers to find any loophole within the week. I’ll speak with the priest and aim to set the date for next Saturday."

"I’ll get it done, Alpha." Daniel left with the file.

“Joseph.” I reached out through the link next.

"Keep eyes on Jasmine and Alpha Draven. Track who they meet in the pack and where they go. Report anything suspicious."

"Roger that, Alpha," came Joseph's voice in my mind.

I headed to the training grounds. After a hard session breaking dummies one after another, I turned toward the soldiers lined up at

attention.

"Twenty laps around the arena."

"Yes, Alpha!" they barked, beginning their run.

As they circled the arena, my eyes landed on Alpha Draven in the distance. He stood there, admiring the drills. I hated the sight of him. I remembered the blood, the loss, the war. I hated that greedy bastard.

He eventually turned and walked away, his daughter trailing after him like a shadow. I wondered—would she one day lead the Crimson Pack?

Before I could turn back to training, Jasmine approached.

"Alpha," she said softly.

"What now?"

"I… I think we should get to know each other. Maybe go on a date?"

I stared at her. That wasn't her idea. It had Draven's manipulation written all over it.

"Let me guess—your dad's idea?"

She didn’t deny it.

"Yes, it is. But still, we’re going to be married. We might as well try to start as friends instead of strangers."

"If I agree to this forced date, will you actually answer my questions—or just dodge them?"

"I hope it’s not going to be an interrogation into my pack’s secrets," she said, surprising me with a touch of sarcasm.

I raised an eyebrow, then smirked. She offered a small smile in return.

"We’ll go out tomorrow. I’ll text you the time and place," I said. We exchanged numbers. She turned and left, her blonde hair flowing in the wind, her scent floral and faint. She was beautiful—no doubt many of the soldiers noticed too. Some even snuck glances until they realized I was watching.

"I don’t like her," my wolf, Jake, growled.

"You like no one," I snapped back.

"I liked our first mate. You ruined that."

"I like our second one too. You’re the one who hates her."

I blocked him out before he dragged us into another spiral about forgiving Mae.

Daniel approached with a grim look.

"What’s the bad news?" I asked.

"Seems like you’ll have to go through with this engagement. Lawyer Reniya said she’ll try, but she can’t promise anything."

"There’s still time," I replied.

"There is," Daniel muttered. "But I’ve got a bad feeling about all of this."

I sighed. I needed to stay on high alert.

"Any updates on Mae?" He asked.

"She’s meeting with some shady people," I said.

"Should I follow her tonight?"

I narrowed my eyes. There was a flicker of eagerness in his voice before he masked it.

"No. I’ll go myself," I said.

Daniel nodded, keeping his expression neutral.

I hate having to go after my useless second mate, but I need to see if she's going to become a threat to my pack. Once I'm sure she won’t be a problem, I’ll close that chapter for good—and destroy every spying device planted on her.