Mated To Alpha Kessler

Kessler’s POV

Lyra left me conflicted. I had never felt this way in all my life. I paced back and forth in my office, uncertain about how to process what had transpired with Lyra.

“She has shadow power,” I muttered to myself, the words heavy with implications of dark or occult forces. “Why can’t my life be less complicated?” I groaned loudly, feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of the situation.

Running a hand through my hair in frustration. How could I steer this new revelation while fulfilling my responsibilities as Alpha King?

My beta, Zach, interrupted my thoughts. “Can you please stop pacing? You’re making me nervous.”

I glanced at him, my expression carrying a warning that if he hadn’t been my friend since childhood, I would have taken him by the throat and squeezed it.

Taking a deep breath to quell the rising tension, I forced myself to relax my clenched fists. “It’s just… a lot to process.”

He knew me well by now, understanding what I was capable of, especially as my Lycan power began to radiate, signaling my heightened emotions.

“Please dial down that aura,” he said, raising his hands in a gesture of surrender.

I took a deep breath, consciously reigning in the energy swirling around me. With effort, I willed the intensity of my Lycan power to diminish, the aura of authority and dominance subsiding gradually.

But the truth is, I’m conflicted. I don’t know what to do with Lyra. At one point, I just want to avoid her at all costs, and at another, I think of nothing but to bask in her scent.

Sometimes, I find myself in her room just to watch her sleep. Blame it on the mate bond; I think that’s the price I need to pay for marking her.

As I poured out my heart to Zach, I could see the concern etched in his expression as he listened attentively.

“Gosh, her scent seems to calm me and make me more powerful,” I confessed, my voice betraying my emotions.

“Should I say she completes me on a whole new level I can’t explain.” I paused, feeling vulnerable as I continued to lay bare my heart.

“It’s okay to be vulnerable, Kessler,” he reassured me, his voice steady. “But have you counted the cost if you choose Lyra over Annie?”

His words struck a chord, forcing me to confront the implications of my feelings for Lyra and the potential consequences of choosing her over Annie.

“Don’t get me wrong,” Zach began, his voice with a hint of sadness, “I still feel lost over my mate’s rejection and her running off to be with someone else. It’s something I wish on no one.”

I nodded in understanding, feeling his pain. “But one thing I know is that Kessler, you will come out strong,” he continued, his tone carrying a note of conviction.

“That’s exactly the issue now,” I admitted, my voice tinged with uncertainty. “I never fathomed that the Moon Goddess would bless me with another mate, or should I say curse me with another mate.”

“I was okay with Annie as my chosen mate. It would just be for convenience. I wasn’t going to mark her. But Lyra coming into my life seemed to break all the barriers I’d built for years.”

My conflicted emotions bore down on me as I continued, “But this shadow power is something I don’t seem to get in line with.”

Despite my efforts to maintain control. Lyra and her abilities cast a shadow over my thoughts, leaving me feeling adrift in a sea of uncertainty.RêAd lat𝙚St chapters at Novel(D)ra/ma.Org Only

“Did you take her sample for a DNA test?” I suddenly asked Zach.

“Yes, Daniel, the pack doctor is working on that,” he answered.

“I need to know about this mystery lady who has taken over my thoughts,” I mused aloud, feeling a surge of curiosity. “And I wonder about her mother. Not being willing to be associated with her makes me curious.”

“We’ll get to the bottom of it,” he reassured me with a note of confidence. “Daniel will provide us with the answers we seek.”

I nodded in agreement, grateful for Zach’s support in unraveling Lyra’s origins and the secrets she carried within her.

Zach’s interruption brought me out of my thoughts, “So, what are you going to do now that your parents are around?” he asked, concerned. “They want to know what seems to be the delay as regards your mating ceremony with Annie.”

“Fuck,” I muttered quietly. I doubted if they would approve of Lyra. She was Alpha Aiden’s daughter. I can’t forget Cassie’s dead body beside Aiden.

The prospect of facing my parents with the truth about Lyra filled me with dread. How could I explain my feelings and the circumstances that surrounded her?

“They loved Cassie, my mate. Her death had a toll on them, and they blame me for her death,” I explained, the weight of their disappointment still heavy on my heart. “They said I ought to have been there to protect her from Aiden.”

My parents had threatened that I must step down for my cousin if I did not take Annie as my chosen mate. Because of the relationship we have, their pack has numerous natural resources, and we provide them with maximum security.

“How do I tell them I’ve found my mate?” I questioned.

I glanced at Zach, “They won’t understand, especially with Lyra’s connection to Aiden.”

The pack doctor just mind-linked me that Lyra was awake. I’ll go and check on her,” Zach placed a reassuring hand on my shoulder, offering silent support, and left.

I debated internally whether I should go and check up on her or not. Dolph whined in my head, “Please let’s go and see our mate.”

Suppressing the urge, I didn’t want to look like a freak. I had stayed at her bedside all through the time she was in a coma.

Then, I got the link from Zach asking if she could be discharged. They need my approval to let her go. I gave my consent and severed the link.

At that moment, I stood up to go to my chambers to dress before heading to see my parents, who were already in their quarters specially prepared for them.

As I moved closer to my chambers, I saw Lyra walking in the corridor, accompanied by Zach and Julie.

Dolphin purred in my head upon seeing our mate so close. I had to suppress him again so he wouldn’t act otherwise. My breath hitched for a minute as I took in her appearance. Despite her looking tired, she was absolutely beautiful. How could someone be so beautiful and not realize the tension she created in my heart?

Our eyes locked for a brief second, and I was conflicted about whether I should go to her and run my hand around her face. But I held myself still.

Zach had a mischievous smirk on his face, and the tension between us was palpable. He gave out a slight cough, bringing us both out of our trance, and she walked inside her room.

She knows about Annie, and that, I’m sure, is her reason for going to the club to infuriate me. I regret saying those mean words to her, and to know that I almost mated with her fills me with shame and regret.

I got inside my room and dressed casually, opting for black jeans and a black T-shirt. I wanted to keep my appearance simple. I styled my hair in a messy but rugged way and made my way to my parents’ quarters in no time.

But when I walked in, the sight that greeted me made me sick to my bones. “So nice of you to have stopped by,” she said with a smirk.