Darrell POV
I have only one thing to hope for right now, and that is, this isn't a dream…
The number of times I dreamt of having her in my hands once again got me doubting the fact that she was here with me.
I had promised myself that if I ever found her, I would bring her back to me by all means necessary.
"You don't own this pack and you don't get to order me around Alpha"
"You forget you are a member of my pack, I can give you orders even if you stand on another man's land."
I never banished ger and I am as sure as hell no one in the place of authority did.
"I can't come with you"
I chuckled, this is the second time she's said it and I'm not getting an explanation as to why she couldn't come with me..
"Are you married?"
"What?"
"You heard me"
"...no"
I sighed in relief, I would have to put a sword through his heart to marry the woman I had eyes on…
"You said you worked for a mistress. Do I have to pay her to let you go?"
"With all due respect, Alpha, I am not to be bought!" She snapped.
This was the first time I'd seen so much fire in her eyes and it was fascinating.
A woman who eluded power despite being an omega….
I couldn't have chosen better myself!
"I'm sorry my lord, I…I don't know what came over me" She muttered in apology.
How much I wanted to tell her to cire on! I wanted to see her despite all the honorifics and just be Larrissa to me…
But maybe behind closed doors…
"Pack your things, we leave tomorrow. And believe me, you don't want me to look for you. I won't be this gentle", I said in a tone that made her shiver visibly.
A smirk crawled to my lips, I had an effect on her despite her fighting off the obvious attraction she felt for me…
"Alpha Darrell, please"
There was something in her eyes that was unreadable. Is there something of hers in this land that makes her so hesitant to leave?
"Why….why must I come with you, Alpha?"
"To make you one of my ladies in waiting."
There was something about those words that made me feel horribly bad.
I wish I had found her earlier and she wouldn't have to join some train of women that pleasure me…
"I need an heir and I know that would be possible with you… "I said.
She's the only one that heightens my interest and, without doing much, I want her in my bed already!
"An heir," she said slowly, as though a new word she'd learnt.
"Yes. And I want that with you" I walked towards my carriage, stopping myself from yielding to my desire to touch her and take her…
Hard.
"My men will stay here with you and escort you tomorrow morning."
I stepped into the carriage and in a few moments, I was off.
I wasn't going to entertain any explanation from her. She's not married and she's clearly not with a master, so there's nothing to discuss.
I leaned back, my cock doubled its size as thoughts of her filled my mind.
The ride down to my quarters continued in silence. I knew I would have to face my beta and give him an answer about my whereabouts for the lady hour.
I wasn't obligated to anyway. As the carriage came to a stop, my door swung open to reveal my beta, Peter.
"That was fast" I muttered
"Your highness, I searched the entire floor for you. I was worried about some of the rouges…"
I got out of the carriage with a sigh.
"There's nothing to worry about. It would take a million men to take me down."
I patted his shoulders and walked away, heading into the guest house Alpha Jade had offered for the night.
"Did you stop by some place, Alpha?" Peter asked cautiously as they walked past numerous guards and maids..
"Where do you think I would have stopped by?" I asked, taking off my coat.
The look of amusement in the eyes of the maiden. I have seen that a dozen times…
It would mean more if it came from Larrissa. She is constantly on my mind.
"My fear exactly, Alpha. We are new to this land and I was worried"
"My mother was born here, Peter. I might have visited her homeland twice. I am very aware of everywhere in this pack", I reminded
Pushing the door open, I stepped into the massive bedroom that seemed too much even for an Alpha.
"I am aware, Alpha, but you walked out mid-way through the meeting. We need Alpha Jade's backing for this war and I thought whatever made you leave the meeting was worth more than that", Peter offered, trying not to sound irritated.
It was too obvious for me to miss and soon, he realised how quiet I had become.
"My apologies, Alpha. I was simply worried."
"It was worth it. The thought that had me on my feet was certainly worth it" I replied.
"Any news from the court?"
"Worse Alpha. They want their demands met and the council wants to suggest a woman of choice"
I frowned, turning to Peter in anger.
"Since when does my wife have anything to do with the council?"
"Alpha, they want an heir to secure the throne. I do not appreciate the extreme measures taken, but I believe it is necessary."
"Whose daughter?" I asked.
"A council member"
"Unless he doesn't care what becomes of her, keep her in his house" I instructed.
"Alpha Darrell "
I slammed my fist hard onto the table, breaking it into two pieces.
Since when did he question my judgement?
"I'll tell him right away," Peter said, bowing his head in apology.
I am starting to question whose side he is on, mine or theirs?
"Get out"