Chapter 13: Unwanted Agreement
Dave found himself struggling to swallow his food, almost choking in the process, and narrowly avoiding spilling his water on the person seated next to him. Theresa, delighted like a child who had just received a candy, finally focused on their discussion, which had been ongoing for some time.
"I support this motion," Dave blurted out suddenly, receiving a glare from Damien, but he shrugged it off.
"An heir will be produced in due time," Damien replied bluntly, as if dismissing the topic as unnecessary.
"Alpha, we can't wait any longer for you to find your mate. Time is of the essence when it comes to leaders. Your father had you before he became the Alpha of the pack," a young warrior woman dressed in armor explained.
Theresa nodded proudly, reminiscing about Damien's father. He had become the Alpha only after Damien was born, ensuring a perfect succession when he was given the position. However, his premature death had led to the current predicament they were facing.
"How can I produce an heir without a mate?" Damien questioned, although he was well aware of the answer. Dave shook his head at his brother's reluctance to embrace the idea of mating.
"We have made preparations before your return. We proposed a marriage alliance to the Lord of the West for his only daughter, Sarah," the young warrior lady added, passing a tablet forward.
Reluctantly, Damien took the tablet and a young woman's image appeared on the screen. She possessed striking features and a graceful figure, her obsidian-black hair adding to her allure. Although she looked captivating, Damien remained impassive.
"Whoa, can I marry her instead?" Dave joked, earning a knock on the head from Theresa.