The Rejected Alpha Gold digger

ealed with wax nearly scorching her skin. This was not

. Her voice was tense and strained as though speaking too loudly

this?" s

as waiting in the doorway with a predator

the letter's obvious message that whatever wa

above a whisper." He left instructions before he passed away. He was a

hat does it say?" She asked bu

she would be unable to get out. A man of honor duty and love for his people, her fathe

eath her fingers as she broke the seal. As she read the final line

was succinct

d one

is union is necessary for the kingdom to survive. Our people cannot be protected by you alone. The thro

ith that you will comprehend when the time comes. Because it is yo

hard

t Leo thought. As a wave of nausea overcame

ying to read his words now though. Leo said in a whisper "No?." her voice cracking. Her knuckles turned white

Smoothly he said," You have no choice Leo with the same sneaky composure that he

what he was doing Leo. You have to realize that power isn't the

rage. She whispered," I never asked for this in an emotionally char

that in his last days, he had been worried about the kingdom's future and tha

arles? When her mother, who had left to handle some matters, entered the room h

thought we're over this noe. You are ignorant of the repercussions of disobeying this. Your father had a purpose when he mad

e beseeching eyes. Her mother was fully aware of the consequences if Leo declined. Everything her father had a

he throne. I value my life and my freedom. That's n

not required to love me. You wouldn't marry me for that reason. T

" You've never given a damn about my best interests. Al

Leo with a shaking hand."Please, Leo?"she

ed in a life I didn't choose. You want me to wed someone. I hate someone who is solely interested in the kingdom's riches.

lt in her eyes as her mother winced at the words.However, it

muttered." As you will se

ad run out of things to think about. Her thoughts were still

will learn

e? The room appeared to close in on her, but then the door swu

les' devoted friend and advisor,

in place. Tomorrow the mate will arr

e asked again, her voice trembling. What

person who should be by your side. The perso

is blood run cold. What is the

to ear with her mother and said," Someone you can?t refuse,

had no other option. The kingdom was on the line. As she turned to face her mother w

fate sinking into her bones as the roo

remulous whisper." Who is

tion. She finally spoke after a long pause, her voice full of passion." You'll

pawn to a man I don't even love? To sacrifice my life for

from this. We need to live. Protecting the throne?your throne?is esse

ide her. There was nowhere to go. Her future was predetermined. She face

rinning.Don?t be afraid Princess.

hest. The following day. Her supposed mate, Charles would arrive to ta