Dark Mate

Chapter 3

Cassandra's Pov

I've been gone for three good hours and, unlike before, Father hasn't noticed. Guards have not been sent to search for me. I have been to Amelia's place and no one was there with me. I can't stand the neglect, silence, and boredom anymore. I decided to head home. I wish to turn to my werewolf, but as the daughter of the Alpha, that would cause too many eyes and attention. Something I don't necessarily need or want, especially not now. So I remained in my human form. I had just arrived at the gate when my eyes caught sight of Gabriel, Raziel's representative. Seeing Gabriel is as good as seeing my new nightmare, Raziel himself. I turn back, but I'm forced to root my feet. He came to deliver the rejected proposal. There's nothing to be afraid of. I know I hate him for putting me in such a compromising condition, but for some weird unknown reason, I do not want to be rejected. I think it is my werewolf instinct to want to mate with a powerful Alpha. As for myself, I do not want him and my decision is final.

With that, I used the front gate to get in, mainly because I wanted to eavesdrop on the conversation between Gabriel and Father. The guards stationed at the visitor's lounge are surprised to see me but quickly lower their faces to acknowledge me and they quickly hide their shocked expressions. Father was reading the letter Gabriel had just handed to him. I try as much as possible to gauge Father's reaction, but his facial expression remains passive as always.

Gabriel shakes hands with Father and I know what that means. For whatever reason there is, Raziel has accepted the proposal or Gabriel accepted it on Raziel's behalf, but I, Casandra, do not have any of it. I stomped into the hall, not minding the presence of the council members.

"Oh thank the goddess, we were just talking about the engagement, what are your suggestions?"

Father gives me a look warning me to stay silent and mother gives me a pleading look, but I'm not having any of their decisions. I'm tired of doing what everybody wants.

I need to let it out and this is the only way I can let it go, from my heart to Raziel's ears and I won't let this opportunity slide.

"I do not want the engagement to push through. I never saw myself as a dark Luna and my prince charming is a handsome, loving Alpha that cares about his subjects, not a ruthless, heartless, undefeated Alpha. I do not want and I will not marry Raziel, come what may, I would rather die than marry someone that will not take care of me and my babies." The whole hall goes eerily silent, but I am at my happiest since this engagement ceremony came up. Gabriel looks at me, and smiles, "I advise you to watch your tongue, young lady, Raziel is not as kind as me and you won't know when your head rolls off your neck. Watch that tongue of yours, and as for the decision of the marriage, you have no option, whether you want it or not. It's truly no one's concern, this marriage will still pull through. The earlier you realize this sad fact, the better for you, honey. I will take my leave now and hopefully this nasty attitude of yours ends here today. As a matter of fact, prepare to meet your husband."

Nothing in life has hurt me as much as this. Finally, someone has admitted straight to my face that my opinions are not considered. Hot tears slip down my face, soaking my garment, but my heart bleeds more than the tears. I won't marry him. With every passing moment, I get angrier, and furiously I turn into my werewolf. Gabriel smiles, this time a devilish smile, and turns into his werewolf. On all fours, I growl out my aggression, I bounce on him, but before I have time to think, he flings one with his paws. I see stars and my head bangs on the door of the court. Hot blood flows down my back but I am not ready to give up. I charged at him this time with more force. I dug my claws into his face, drawing marks of anger down his face. This time, I dug my paws into his face so hard it bled. He growls, snaps, and uses his teeth to fling me across the room. This time I landed at Mother's feet.

"Casandra, please I beg you, stop this." She was sobbing at that point. I want to stop this madness of mine, but my stubbornness gets the best of me. I drag my weak bloody self up from the ground ready to pounce on Gabriel again when another werewolf jumps in front of me. It takes time for me to realize that the werewolf in front of me is my mother. Gabriel strolls around her and just when he pounces on Mother, another werewolf throws him off. He growls this time and all of the council members change into their werewolf form and protect this werewolf, my father. Gabriel steps back and nods his head and the other werewolves that surround Father take a step back and he leaves. The whole hall is quiet and I know for a fact that I had screwed up this time. The guards brought clothes for me, my mother, and my father. Mother transforms back to her human form and father hides her with his massive size. He shoots me a dead serious look and, without hesitation, I transform this time, knowing fully well I am in serious trouble. He remains in his werewolf form as I transform back into my human form. The council members, noticing the tension, take their leave, one member after the other.

"Casandra" " my father calls my name in a low, deep tone, goosebumps pop out of my body, mother is sobbing and father looks at me with disappointment. I feel bad for bringing them to this point, but I won't submit to it. I refuse to give up. " The marriage is held tomorrow". I have yet to process the statement properly when designers and tailors start rushing in. I do not dare to protest because this time, Father will not hesitate to punish me for it.

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