The War God Alpha’s Arranged Bride Novel

Chapter 2 Author:Riley Above Story Last Updated:2025-01-07 15:10:08 [Evelyns POV] Before I even had the chance to ask who it was my parents were choosing to give me away to, Isabella stepped forward with a wide grin on her face.

Its Young Alpha Alexander from the Moonstone Pack, she said.

My heart sank.

Within seconds, the shock was beginning to sink in.

I wasnt sure when I stopped taking in literal breaths.

All I knew was that all the blood that was meant to be circulating through my system had rushed to my head, making me feel dizzy and disoriented.

I was waiting for my knees to buckle out from under me.

I was waiting for my vision to grow tunneled and for my sight to black out.

…Alexander Kingston… I didnt know anything personal about him but I knew of his packs reputation.

The Moonstone Pack was the current largest pack in the country.

According to what Ive heard through passing conversations amongst the staff, Moonstone Pack owed all of its success to its Alpha.

If it was three months ago, it was impossible for our packs to unite through marriage.

Even if it happened somehow, Isabella would have saved the choice for Samantha.

The young Alpha had been praised for being handsome and highly skilled in battle.

He had defeated many poorly managed or undeserving Alphas and had earned the title of War God.

He was exceedingly intelligent and had expanded his territory through trade.

Our pack was truly no match for his.

However, three months ago, hed been horribly injured in a major car accident.

Now, word was circling around that he looked terrifying, was disabled, and his temperament had become violent due to his lifes changes.

Alexanders pack had stopped expanding, and rumors that Alexander would never recover began to spread.

And since then, hed managed to turn downrather frighten off two other previous matches.

It seemed no one was able to handle this newly transformed Alpha.

You see, its all been arranged through the King, Isabella recounted.

The King? My brows pulled together in immediate confusion.

What does he have to do with something as trivial as this? Unless… Rumor had it that because of Alexanders striving popularity, he led the Alpha King to become rather wary of his ever-growing status.

The Alpha King, feeling threatened by Alexanders strength and constant pack expansion, was probably looking to further weaken him.

That had to be it.

Setting him up with someone, like myself, who didnt come from a necessarily large and influential pack, meant that Alexander wouldnt be able to benefit from any future marriage.

No doubt the other women came from smaller packs as well.

Perhaps, the young Alpha had come to that exact conclusion himself.

Why me? I asked bluntly.

Surely I had nothing more to offer him than the last two Lunas hes previously scared away.

Its true, the Alpha King has tried arranging marriages for Alexander before1 or 2 times, I believe, Isabella went on with a dismissive wave of her hand.

I clenched my jaw at her impassive behavior toward the situation.

Yes, but they were always called off before the wedding due to his frightening appearance, confirming the rumors.

My fear of the matter was evident, but my Stepmother merely went on to explain with a smile.

The King is willing to offer us a large sum of wealth for this marriage.

Its an opportunity we should accept.

I thought it over, and since Alexander is twenty-eight, hes not a good match for your younger sister.

Youre older, so it has to be you.

Its just that your sister likes Liam, so weve adjusted the marriage arrangements.

Oh, for Christs sake.

I knew that age was never the real issue here.

Hell, I was only twenty-two, just four years older than my sister.

I didnt bother to hide my sneer.

Yes, youve adjusted the marriage arrangements at the cost of everything Id been building and held dear to me.

My relationship with Liam really held no hope.

But from the clear look of things, he didnt seem to mind the switch.

Samantha remained happily wrapped around his arm while occasionally shooting me with a knowing grin.

My heart hammered within my ribcage so fiercely, that I was afraid it was going to break.

The anger that was simmering beneath my surface was gnawing at my very bones.

I knew that was just some bullshit excuse for them to use rather than admit the real truth.

Money.

This all came down to the money the Alpha King was offering my family.

The man had raised the stakes on this specific proposal and my parents were all too happy to jump at the opportunity.

I had always been an outsider in this pack, never receiving any privileges that the rightful daughter to the Elder Alpha should have.

Now, they were trying to profit from my marriage? You cant force me to do anything, I said, intending to leave.

My fathers voice came out strong and unnerving.

Perhaps you ought to think about your twin brother, Edward.

My heart tightened, and I turned back in disbelief to look at my father.

Alexander wasnt the only one who suffered a traumatic incident.

My twin brother, Edward, had also been injured in that car accident three months ago.

He now needed various machines to survive.

Is my father seriously using my brothers life as a threat? Edward is your only male heir.

Do you want to stop saving him? Hes been bedridden for three months, and Isabella is pregnant with a boy, the doctor says.

My jaw dropped in shock.

The tears I managed to blink back had come rushing forth.

Unlike Isabella, my father wasnt hiding Alexanders terrifying nature.

He was blackmailing me with collective interests and my brothers life.

If I married Alexander and accepted the Kings reward, they would take care of Edward.

Simple as that.

Fine, I could feel my voice shivered.

It pained me to no end.

But I had no choice.

[Third-Person POV] Alexander Kingston, stood tall and handsome, his face utterly flawless, in front of the large window in his private home office.

Oliver, his loyal Beta, stood idly next to his desk.

How come theres another woman agreeing to marry me? he asked darkly.

Oliver spoke plainly.

Perhaps its because of the kings reward, he answered.

I heard it was rather substantial.

The Alpha blew out an impatient breath and bit back a sneer of disdain.

No matter.

Shell run like all the others.

He turned to glance over his shoulder.

Everything else should proceed as usual, and we must respect the kings arrangements.

But just like before, prepare those things for me.

I want to teach this young girl a lesson about her recklessness.

Alexander was out to disprove the famous phrase, third times the charm.

He was willing to ensure that this marriage did not take place.