Unwanted mating Bond

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asm of a hibernating bear just emerging from its winter slumber. Yes, I'm fully aware that I probably look quite unattractive while in the throes of such profound sleep, a tangled mess of limbs and hair, but honestly, who cares? When my nanny's insiste

y, exposing my vulnerable, sleep-addled form to the shocking chill of the morning air. *Seriously? No school today, so what in the universe could possibly be so incredibly important that she felt the absolute necessity to drag me fro

out your incessant badgering!" I roared, the remnants of sleep clinging to my voice, making it sound even more childish than I intended. The threat, however, felt hollow even as I uttered it. *Mom, seriousl

endless gatherings with other influential businesswomen and Alpha females. My father, the esteemed Alpha of our powerful pack, was a perpetually absent figure, either traveling abroad on business or immersed in the complex affairs of the pack and his various enterprises. My nanny was the sole constant in my life, the only one wh

into a pathetic puppy-dog expression, ashamed of my childish outburst. Thankfully, her heart w

felt genuinely awful for snapping at her, but the words seemed to evaporate before I could fully articulat

sweetheart. Just wake up. Your father and your mother are waiting for you downstairs." Her simple statement had the effect of a ligh

my stomach. I strained my memory, searching for the last time we had all gathered for a meal, breakfast or dinner, but the memory eluded me. It had been so long. They were perpetually busy, their lives a whirlwind of meetings, engagements, and responsibilities. I often resorted to asking my nanny to join me for meals, simply to avoid the oppr

! You're a young woman now! Even if you are sleeping alone in your room, maintain some decorum! Be a decent young lady! You are not the daughter of a maid; you are the daughter of the Alpha and hail from one of the wealthies

r leave, allowing me to steal a few more precious moments of sleep, but luck, as usual, was not on my side. Her eyes remained fixed on me, sharp

I have explicit instructions to stay. Your father was crystal clear about that! He commanded me to personally ensure you got out of bed and drag you

enging to discern whether she was genuinely angry or merely amused, her unique grin unlike that of any other wolf I knew

rules, constantly testing boundaries, and perpetually being punished for my transgressions. But it was

gh a catalogue of recent misdemeanors. I hastily threw on a blouse and a pair of undeniably dirty jeans, forgoing the usual morning rituals

bsolute disaster! You desperately need to shower!" my nanny exclaimed, her arms

eeted me. "Jeez, I look like..." I muttered under my breath, trailing off, unabl

fine for now. Let's just go." I smirked, pushing open the door

er, and my insufferably annoying older sister, all assembled together! What a rare treat!" I chuckled aloud, a devilish smirk playing on my lips. It felt like a momentous occ

he air, her words laced with reprimand. Her eyes narrowed into a

ect her to jump straight into

is is all so incredibly unnatural. What's the real reason for this impromptu gathering?" I asked,

ernly, his voice brooking no argument. His expression was grim, his eyes fixed on me with an intensity that

, my hands clasped tightly in my lap, trying to control the erratic beating of my heart. A sense of foreboding wash

come to a mutual agreement, a decision that we believe will benefit both of our packs immensely. We have decided that you and his younger son, John, will be married in the near future. This union will serve to strengt

ening in disbelief. I instinctively rubbed my eyes, convinced I must be hallucinating, that this bizarre pronouncement was nothing more than a figment of my sleep-deprive

Me? Married? To someone I didn't even know? But I wanted to wait fo