The Rejected Alpha and gold digger

ealed with wax nearly scorching her skin. This was not

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

this?" sh

as waiting in the doorway with a predator

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

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

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

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

oothly, 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 tha

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

hought we were over this now. 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

the throne. I value my life and my freedom. That'

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

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 swu

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

ad no other option. The kingdom was on the line. As she turned to face her mother, who

fate sinking into her bones as the room

remulous whisper." Who is

rmination. She finally spoke after a long pause, her voice full of passion

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

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

inning. "Don't be afraid Princess.

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