Page 166 of A Female Alpha for the Lycan Prince

Never! I would never do something Danica doesn’t like.

Celine’s eyes take on her silver shade, indicating that Danica is now in charge. I close my eyes, allowing my wolf to take over before hiding at the back of his mind to allow him a moment alone with his love. They will only have a few minutes together, but I assume they won’t need more for now. Unlike Celine and I, they’ve loved each other from the first moment on.

Cyrus never fought the mate bond. I did.

Cyrus takes Danica’s hands into his, carefully tracing her palm with his fingers. “Forgive me, mate, for letting you down,” he says in his low, hoarse voice.

“It’s not your fault,” she claims. Her voice is similar to Celine’s, but the timbre in it is a little deeper.

“I should have been stronger,” Cyrus exclaims. “I should have fought harder to be the mate you and Celine deserved.”

“You were strong. You saved yourself and your human,” she smiles. She reaches out her hands to trace his jaw. “Please tell me he has learned his lesson, because Celine is the most important person in my life.”

“He has,” he promises.

“I can’t let her get hurt again,” she insists.

Cyrus intertwines their fingers. “I promise you, he won’t.”

The Mint Chocolate-chip Girl

*MARIUS*

Iwantedtomeetwith my father, but only under my conditions. I had this perfect plan on when and how to talk to him, but unfortunately, things never go as planned, and suddenly we have an emergency meeting to address the issue of Blood Snow pack.

There’s a big part of me that considered skipping this meeting, but then I remember that Celine, Garret, and the other ranked members of Moon Blood are depending on me to see this through.

This is not the time to chicken out.

I meet Dad right in front of Liam’s office. I’m nervous because it’s the first time I’m seeing him alone after everything with Calvin came out. I’ve always feared his reaction the most. He is the strongest alpha I know. Heck, when the time comes, he will probably be chosen to sit on the lycan throne. I know that no one expects me to follow in his footsteps. That burden rests on Liam’s shoulders, but still… I am his son.

And I’m nothing like him.

I asked Liam to tell everyone I wasn’t ready to see anyone, and Mom promised to make sure Dad gave me some space to come to terms with everything. My family tried to call and message me on a few occasions, just to ask how I am doing. But I still haven’t been able to answer any of them yet, aside from my mother.

Why is it so hard to talk to my family, let alone see them?

You fear their rejection more than anyone else’s, which is why you’ve pushed them away. But you are scared without reason. Liam never judged you, why would the others?Cyrus chimes in, apparently with a newfound Buddha mentality.

What the heck, Siddhartha… since when did you find your Zen mode?I ask in disbelief.

Danica likes intelligent men,he explains in a matter-of-fact tone.

Wait, you are playing Buddha because of a chick? What happened to bros before hoes?

Speak for yourself, human. I am a wolf; my woman is definitely my top priority.

I sigh inwardly. Well, yeah, he has a point. I can’t even argue with him, as Celine is also my top priority.

There’s no time to change plans because my father has noticed my arrival.

“Dad,” I stutter. “Hi! I… I probably should have returned one of your calls, I was really busy—”

He stares at me, before he approaches me with long strides. I freeze, scared he’s going to yell at me or punch me or something similar, but to my surprise, he pulls me in tight for a hug. “I am so sorry,” he mutters. “I should have noticed, but I didn’t. I’ve failed you.”

“What…?” I stutter, helpless at his sudden burst of emotions. My father was never the hugging type. Aside from the initial shock, I suddenly feel a strong sense of calm washing over me. Mom said that he wouldn’t disappoint me. She said he could chase some of my demons away. Maybe she was right. “It’s not your fault. I… was too scared to talk to anyone about it.”

Before my father can answer, I hear the door to Liam’s office opening. To my relief, Liam steps outside. I think he heard us talking. I look at him beggingly,Liam, please, give me a hand here!