The Alpha’s Arranged Bride

ALPHA CARAMEL’S POV

I knew the Elders were fully aware of all that Lavender had done. Just like me, they were fully informed of everything happening in the pack, so surely they must have heard all the good things that Lavender had done.

I was fairly sure they were going to accept her as my Luna. Not only was Lavender humble, but she was very much intelligent. I knew she could handle all the responsibilities that came with being the Luna of the pack.

All this was just a protocol that needed to be done. Also, I did not want them to get all the information from outsiders. From interacting with her, they will be able to understand why I picked her to be my Luna. She will be perfect to stand beside me and help me take the pack to greater heights.

“We were told you work in the hospital,” One of them said with a smile.

Lavender nodded and another spoke. “We have heard so much you have done for the people. And the children cannot stop singing your praises.” Another spoke, and it warmed my heart to know that my wife was doing all of this.

“My daughter also works in the hospital, and she cannot stop telling me all about you,” another said.

“You are such a wonderful person, we just say,” another added.

All around the room was filled with compliments and testimonies of how good Lavender has been. “All these things are good, but you need to know that the position of a Luna is a very delicate position,” one of the said.Published by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.

“Alpha Caramel is a well-loved and respected Alpha all over the pack. We would also want a lady who can join him to protect the pack,” he added.

Lavender’s smiled did not weaver, and she would occasionally glance at me before returning her gaze to them again as they spoke. “Would you be up for it?” he asked.

“Certainly. I love the pack and I would be happy to work more closely to ensure it is perfect,” she replied, and I nodded.

Lavender spoke calmly and maturely. I saw how the sentinels stayed at how with admiration and respect. I knew they could see why I picked her already. I refuse to say much and just let them communicate with her. I would not want to interrupt the process. Just watching her impress them was more than enough for me.

A smile grazed my face with each passing moment. Two hours later, they turned to me. “Your choices are always impeccable, Alpha,” One of them said.

“I’m glad you think so,” came my simple reply.

“When do you want to plan the coronation? I am sure everyone would be eager to know and have her as our Luna,” he added.

“I was thinking a week from now. I have waited long enough,” I said.

They all smiled and nodded. “We would begin making preparations,” another spoke.

One of them, a lady, whispered to the head of the sentinels and I noticed the small frown that appeared on his face, but quickly disappeared as he turned to me. “Ah, Alpha. I completely forgot. We were informed that her parents visited the pack.” The man spoke, and I nodded.

“They are here. They would be here until after the coronation,” I said.

“That is wonderful, but Alpha, may we request for their presence? We would love to see the parents of our future Luna at least once before she gets coronation,” he said.

My eyes briefly went to Lavender, who still had a smile on her face. I certainly did not have any problem with them demanding to see Joanna and her husband, so I signaled beta Asher to get them. He bowed to everyone before leaving the room.

We chatted briefly about the few plans I had for the coronation day before my beta and Lavender’s parents arrived. Joanna curtsied. “It is a pleasure to be in your presence,” she said, and her husband bowed before they both took a seat.

“We have heard a lot about you, Joanna,” the head of the sentinels spoke. Instantly, I sensed something was wrong. He tried to hide it, but there was something fishy about his tone and the way the others looked at her was alarming.

Briefly, I turned to my Beta, and he too noticed it. I returned my gaze to them. “How are you enjoying the pack?” one of them asked, and Joanna smiled.

“Oh, I’m enjoying my time here,” Joanna said genuinely.

The room felt awkwardly quiet for a few minutes and I sensed some tension in the room. A couple of minutes later, the head of the sentinels turned to me. “We are done,” he said with a strange smile.

“You can leave now,” I said before Joanna and her husband rose to their feet. They bowed, then left the room. “I wish to request for one more thing, Alpha,” the head of the sentinels spoke again.

I stroke a nod, giving him a go ahead. “We would love to speak to you in private,” he said. “We don’t need her in the room.” His tone was harsh as he said his last words.

I could already tell that Lavender had noticed what was going on. What could possibly be the problem now? I smiled at Lavender, then turned to Asher to escort her out. The sentinels refused to say a word as they watched her leave the room slowly. I studied their gazes and noticed they no longer had the admiration which was present in their eyes only moments ago. It was filled with a look I knew all too well, but was confused as to why it was directed at Lavender now. The moment she was far away from the room, they turned to me.

“There is a problem, Alpha,” one of them said.

I frowned, and their next words confused me. “She cannot be our Luna.”