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balls like Alpha ceremonies and so on. Why does there need to be a ball just for mates to meet and why

older you get, the more grumpy you become." I snort at his words while my parents walk into the room, both laughing. They've clearly heard our con

t across from me. Lottie will be turning 16 in a few weeks and is my whole world. She has the typical teenage attitude, but

rough around the edges. "Is he still complaining about Saturday?" Will asks, causing everyone around the table to nod and laugh while I shake my head in frus

now, surely? It's rare for a wolf to not find their mate by my age and even more rare for an Alpha to have not met his mate, but I guess that's just my fat

that I want to do. For the most part, I'm happy with my life. I'm the Alpha of an incredible pack. I have the best family; a daughter and my best fr

at he wants to talk to me about, and, as much as I want to tell him to forget it, I have too muc

oing to be about, Dad. I'm not going to change my mind, so please just stop." He remains quiet for a few seconds while staring at

r my liking, but I've learned to pick my battles when it comes to a teenage girl and this isn't one of them. "Is it ok if I go t

I know exactly what she is going to say. "What's happened to it now?" I ask her as I ta

is waiting for a new one. I swear the girl has to order a new one every few weeks. "Make sure to keep your phone close a

wn his face. "I understand what you're saying, son, I do, but I still believe it would be good for you for so many reasons. I know you are still haunted by

ce it happened and yet, I s

t's just so unheard of." He is right, I know this, and maybe deep, deep, deep down inside, there is a small part of me that does want my mate, but I just can't... The thought of suffering a

Alpha doesn't have a Luna, but what do they expect from me? Even if I did want a

ell me you're kidding me, Dad. Seriously?" He doesn't look too happy about this, so hopefully, he's on my side in this. "As much as I

ay of our wedding without ever meeting her?" I'm being shitty, and I know it, but I can't help it. I know it's not my father's fault a

I also have to face she-wolves who are mateless and ready to be my Luna? Dad, do you realize how insane this is? What'

anting a mate, I can appreciate that this isn't necessarily the right way to go about this either." While this may not affect his entire life as it will mine, it's clear to see th

imes when an Alpha doesn't meet his mate, the Elders will encourage them to pick a mate instead of waiting for their fated one

ing that you haven't read your emails today yet?" I shake my head no. "Well, the Elders have introduced a new law t

while mine whirls. "I'm sorry, son, but there's going to be a