Alpha’s Cursed Mate

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Leo’s POV

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“So would you love to meet your dad?” Rose asked me. I sighed and sat up properly. It’s been a week since we got here and Rose kept asking me to visit my father but this same father of mine was also avoiding me like I am some plague. And guess what, I also don’t want to meet him.

“Very soon,” I said to her. I heard her sigh. she stood up and walked towards me with her hands on her lap.

“I understand that you and your dad are not really in the best relationship but you gotta give him some chance.” She said, thinking it would soothe me.

I breathed out and remembered what I and Damien including Ciara discussed some days ago.

*Flashback*

“So you decided to give your dad a chance?” Ciara asked me as I munched the chips hungrily.

“Yes, all thanks to Rose. I am here in your pack.” I said with a smile that did not reach my face, casting a side glance at Damien who did more than say anything but stared at me with scrutiny.

“When are you meeting him?” She asked further.

“Don’t know,” I replied simply and gulped down water.

“Our…”Damien’s voice came through with a pause. Like he was hesitating and I get the reason he was.

“You know it’s really weird for an Alpha to have two sons… But anyways, our dad is not really as you think. He was raised in a most disciplined way and he was…”

“I understand that he is your dad and you will always love and always do put some sweet words in for him if the need arises but you don’t need to worry. He was also sweet to my sister and me. We grew up like a happy family but not until your mother came in and ruined it all. But don’t worry, I have nothing against your mom.” I cut him and stood up to leave.

“You still have to see him. He is your dad. You have to settle it all with him and bury the hatchet.” Ciara’s voice stopped me. I looked back at her and nodded my head.

“See you later,” I said and exited the house.

*End of Flashback*

“Leo.” Rose’s voice called out to me from a distance. I blinked my eyes and turned to look at her.

“I will meet him tomorrow morning. I have other duties to attend. The pack is waiting for me.” I said with a deep breath. Rose smiled.

“Good. Have you told Damien and Ciara?” She asked.

“No, not yet. Will do during dinner.” I said to her.

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Everyone’s eyes were on Rose and me. And I was not one bit moved by it at all.

“Wow, he looked so much like Alpha Derrick.” I heard someone whisper. Seems like they have forgotten that I have wolf hearing.

“Yeah, who is he by the way?” Another person asked but I made sure not to look at them. Rose was talking to a few of the pack members she was kind of close to. I remembered how shocked they were when they saw her.

“Do you think you want to do this?” Jeff asked me.

“Yes,” I replied sharply than I intended to.

“Hey, you need to calm down.” He scolded me. I shook my head.

“Klaus said Derrick is a coward.” He said with a chuckle.

“Who is Klaus?” I asked as I scanned the room for Ciara since they are yet to be in the packhouse for dinner.

“Derrick’s wolf.” He answered with an eye roll.

“Ohh…” That was all I said as I heard Ciara giggle at what Damien said.

They took a seat on the chair designated for them.

“Leo,” Damien said and Jeff growled at the lack of respect.

When did the motherfvcker care about being respected?

The pack members stood up in defense of their Alpha and I was not surprised.

“Hey, Jeff. You have to calm down. I understand your plight but at least let Leo know what has been going on.” He said with a smirk I wished I could clean off.

What was he talking about?

“Jeff?” I asked. He blatantly ignored me.

“Well, Your wolf has been catching on good times with Killian to the extent that they almost murdered each other with their words. See, I had a severe headache for the whole three days because of their argument on who should greet first.” He said.

When did Jeff start talking to Damien’s wolf?

“Anyways, you guys can sit down. There is no cause for alarm. I was just teasing my big brother.” He said and I could hear people gasp. Rose’s hand gripped me tight under the table.

“What?!” An elderly woman said with shock. They all turned to look at me.

I think this is the best time to announce that I wanted to see my… Derrick.

But then the cook interrupted us as she began to serve the food.

Rice, Sauce, Salad, bread rolls, fruits, and other meals were served and people helped themselves.

“Damien.” My voice came out forced and kind of fierce like I was fighting some inner battle which I was truly doing.

Everyone looked at me. Some had their spoons stuck in their mouth and let me just say they practically froze. I understand the reason; I just talked for the first time.

I gulped softly.

“You can do this.” Rose’s voice rang in my head. I looked at her. Her lips were thinned into a small reassuring smile.All text © NôvelD(r)a'ma.Org.

“I want to meet Dad,” I said, lowering my voice at the last word. His eyebrows creased further in surprise.

“Really?” Ciara asked with a squeal. This time everyone was back to what they were doing and partially paying attention to what was going on.

“Sure, you can. Will inform him.” He said.

“Hope neither of you ends up with a broken nose.” He whispered. I rolled my eyes and looked at the pack members who were still looking at me. They took their gaze away quickly and started eating. Rose’s hands gripped me harder. I looked at her.

“Hope you don’t do anything stupid tomorrow.” She said through the mind link. I scoffed and drank the soup before me.

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We soon retired to bed and I spent the entire thinking about my encounter tomorrow with my dad. How is it going to end?

“Disastrous.” Jeff chided in. I rolled to another side of the bed with a scoff.

“Shut up.” I retorted. He chuckled and closed his eyes.

“Do you hate him?” I asked Jeff.

“Hmmm, I don’t actually. Since I did not meet him. But I blame him for not being there with you and also abandoning you. But Klaus told me it was not like that. That Derrick had no choice.” He explained.

“Since how long have you both been getting along?” I asked.

“Some days now.” He replied with a shrug. I exhaled deeply.

“Don’t be scared.” He said.

“Who is scared?” I asked as I blocked him. I needed to sleep for tomorrow.

I looked outside through the opened window. The stars were shining brightly. I breathed out again and looked at Rose who was sleeping soundly beside me. Then I noticed something on her forehead- a green shiny. It vanished as soon as it came that had my eyebrows furrowed.

What was that?

I must be hallucinating.

I breathed out and forced my eyes close.