(Author’s POV)
"I don’t need a fated mate," Alaric muttered more to himself then to others. Alex grunted inside him, telling him they already have a mate, gifted by the moon goddess. His wolf was being a simp for Myra. Which made Alaric feel even more repulsive. If he had the power, he wanted to keep his wolf locked up but Alex was a part of him, he cannot do that.
Nora and Dion laughed at how he worded it as Nora commented, "Wait till you get one. Moon Goddess won’t be so cruel as to not bless you with a mate. When you have one, you will realize how wrong you were in your thinking. People don’t behave foolishly because they go ’crazy’ in love. It is because they are nervous around their partner and always want to show how much they love them. That is what makes them act in that ’love dovey’ manner." She patted his shoulder with a pitiful look. "Brother Al, you have a lot to learn."
"Enough of this topic. It is draining me out. Ora, you tell us. It has been quite a while since you returned home, did you find someone attractive in the pack. Or maybe, anyone from your birthday banquet," Alaric tried to change the topic. Also, he wanted to know more about Nora’s romantic interest.
As a big brother, he felt like it was his duty to see whether the one Nora will choose is even worthy of her attention or not. As an heir, he knew almost every important person from the werewolf world, so he wanted to see who would catch Nora’s eyes.
"Nope, not yet. Right now, I am focusing on my studies and my family. When the time is right, I will meet them," Nora answered truthfully. She has been training hard at the academy and doing extra training with skilled Deltas. Although, she was open for a relationship but right now, her priority was already set.
At her birthday celebration, not only other she wolves were swarming around her. A lot of prestigious men from both werewolf and human kind had been flocking around her as well. Some were powerful Alphas, some were Betas, some were extraordinary businessmen, but every single one had their own motives. Some were just lusting over her, some were just talking to her because of her family’s powerful status while some wanted to get close to her because she had Lycan blood flowing through her veins. Nora couldn’t tell who was genuine and sincere and who just wanted to curry favor, so she mostly kept her distance and just politely declined any offer which was thrown her way.
Dion chimed in, "Whenever you find anyone, do tell introduce him to us. We will see whether he is worthy of you or not. After all, you are our dear sister and deserves what is best. If he is a jerk that fools around with others, then you are off limits for him."
This time Alaric laughed and Nora joined in. Dion, who fools around all the time, was saying such thing. Alaric commented, "Look who is talking." Nora followed his statement with a giggle.
Dion rolled his eyes and all of a sudden, his face turned dead serious. He looked at his siblings with a glint in his eyes. He raised one hand as if making a vow and spoke with a firm tone, "From today on, I am going to change myself. No more fooling around, no more she wolves."
"Why are you getting so serious all of a sudden? You never even listened to mother and father when they told you this," Alaric commented while looking ahead. He didn’t see how serious and determined Dion was with his statement.
"I came to a sudden realization and want to turn over a new leaf. Plus, I have to set an example as well if I want Nora’s future partner to be a decent person," Dion concluded with a nonchalant expression.
"Good for you," Alaric wanted to add something more but Nora interrupted.
"Ohhhh~ stop it, brother Dion. I know why you want to change your ways all of a sudden," there was a subtle hint as Nora spoke those words with an obvious smirk plastered on her lips.
Dion heard her words and for the very first time an unintentional blush appeared on his cheeks. He didn’t accept nor did he deny Nora’s words. Myra was the reason he didn’t wanted to indulge with any other female. She was his fated, his destiny and it was enough for him. He was serious about what he said.
Alaric turned his head to see Dion’s face and asked with a puzzled expression, "Is there something more to it? Why do I feel you both are talking in code words?"
"Nothing, there is someone he really likes and want to pursue her. But she is not into playboys. That is why he want to change for her," Nora told Alaric. She didn’t disclose Myra’s name.
But Alaric could see the sly smile Nora was giving Dion, as if teasing him. "Who is it? Do I know her?" he inquired.
Dion pursed his lips and then said, "I will tell you all when she accepts my proposal."
Alaric nodded but he could sense a dull ache in his heart. ’Why am I feeling like this all of a sudden?’ He subsided that feeling and questioned Nora, "Now, that you seem to be feeling well, tell us, where do you want to go?"
"Umm~ ... let’s go to the mall where we went last time. I need to buy some things," Nora suggested.
Alaric zoomed off and drove towards the mall.


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