The rejected Alpha gold digger

aled with wax nearly scorching her skin. This was not w

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

this?" sh

as waiting in the doorway with a predato

the letter's obvious message that whatever wa

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

at does it say?" She asked but

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

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

s succinct bu

d one

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

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

ard

t Leo thought. As a wave of nausea overcame

ing 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 cha

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

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

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

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

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.

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

eo with a shaking hand. "Please Leo..."she s

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.

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

muttered." As you will see

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

will learn

? The room appeared to close in on her but then the door swun

es' devoted friend and advisor, h

n place. . Tomorrow the mate will arr

e asked again, her voice trembling." Wha

person who should be by your side. The person

s blood run cold. "What is the

o ear with her mother and said," Someone you can't refuse," h

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

fate sinking into her bones as the room

emulous 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 t

t from this. We need to live. Protecting the throne-your throne-is ess

de her. There was nowhere to go. Her future was predetermined. She faced

inning. "Don't be afraid Princess.

est. The following day. Her supposed mate, Charles would arrive to tak