Sitting across from Mr. Price, Kaelen
long–time lawyer, I kept my expression neutral, though my mind was spinning with thoughts I’d rather not entertain in the company of someone so observant.
Mr. Price was a sharp man, the kind who could pick apart even the slightest crack in a façade, but today I was determined to keep my intentions under wraps. At least for now.
Mr. Price looked up from his paperwork, his brow furrowing slightly as he adjusted his glasses. “I
must admit, Lucas,” he began, setting down his pen and folding his hands neatly in front of him,”
I’m a little curious about why you’ve come to see me today. You’re Kaelen’s Beta, not his legal
advisor. So, what brings you here?”
he current situation
I took a deep breath, deciding to approach this carefully. “I’m aware of regarding Kaelen’s marriage with Alara,” I said, keeping my voice level. “The fact that it hasn’t been officiated yet and that they have less than eight weeks to make it official… unless, of course, there’s
some unresolved issue with Kaida.”
Mr. Price gave a slow nod, his expression thoughtful. “That’s correct. Their marriage is still
pending official recognition. The three–month grace period that by the council allows
Kaelen some leeway, but if there are no complications involving Kaida, then the wedding can
proceed as planned.”
I leaned forward slightly, watching his face carefully as I asked, “But what if Kaelen were to find out that Kaida is pregnant? Would that stop the marriage from being officiated?”
The lawyer’s brows shot up, and I could see his surprise. “That… would certainly complicate things, ” he admitted, his eyes narrowing slightly. “If Kaida was to be pregnant with Kaelen’s child, the council would likely step in, and the marriage with Alara would be postponed indefinitely. The rights of a potential heir would have to be addressed first. Kaelen would have to make a choice, and it wouldn’t be an easy one.”
I nodded slowly, a wave of satisfaction washing over me. So, my suspicions were correct. Kaida’s pregnancy, if exposed, would be the perfect way to prevent this sham of a marriage between Kaelen and Alara from going through. It was the only thing standing between me and the woman I loved. I knew I couldn’t just sit by and let Kaelen bind himself to Alara out of some misguided sense of duty. Not when I had a chance to intervene.
Mr. Price was still eyeing me with curiosity, clearly trying to understand my angle. “Why are you asking about this, Lucas?” he inquired, his tone more probing now. “Is there something I should
know?”
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I shook my head, leaning back in my chair and offering a casual smile. “No, nothing you need to worry about,” I lied smoothly. “I was just curious. It’s always good to know the potential outcomes
of these situations.”
The lawyer didn’t seem entirely convinced, but he didn’t press the matter further. “Well,” he said
after a brief pause, “as long as the three months elapsed without any interference from Kaida, Kaelen and Alara are free to marry officially. But yes, if something as significant as a pregnancy were to come to light, that would change everything.”
I nodded again, suppressing the urge to smirk. This was exactly what I needed to know. “Thank
you for the clarification,” I said, standing up and extending my hand toward him. “I appreciate your
time, Mr. Price.”
He shook my hand firmly but gave me one last suspicious look before I turned to leave his office.
As I stepped outside into the cool air, I allowed my thoughts to run wild. If Kaelen found out about Kaida’s pregnancy, it would derail everything. But there was no need to tell him outright. I had a better plan in mind, one that would ensure Kaida’s pregnancy came to light without me being the
one to spill the beans.
No, I didn’t need to break the news myself. That would be far too risky. Instead, I would orchestrate things so that Kaida’s condition became impossible for Kaelen to ignore. All I had to do was set the stage, and the truth would reveal itself in time. And when it did, Alara would be free from this fake marriage–free to be with me.
I knew it was selfish, maybe even wrong. Kaelen had been my friend for years, my Alpha, and we had been through countless battles together. But love–real love–wasn’t something you could just turn off. And my feelings for Alara weren’t going away, no matter how hard I tried to fight them.
The truth was, I didn’t care about being Kaelen’s Beta anymore. I didn’t care about the loyalty I was supposed to have toward him. What I cared about was Alara. The way she looked at me when she thought no one else noticed, the way she leaned on me when she was hurting. She needed someone who would put her first, someone who wouldn’t just use her as a pawn in a larger game. And that someone wasn’t Kaelen.
He could say whatever he wanted about duty and the council’s demands, but I knew the truth. This marriage was a sham, and the only reason he was going through with it was because of his unresolved guilt over Kaida. He didn’t love Alara, not the way I did. And she deserved better than to be second place in someone else’s life.
I walked away from Mr. Price’s office with renewed determination. The clock was ticking. Kaelen had eight weeks before the council’s deadline ran out. But I wasn’t going to let it get that far. I wasn’t going to sit back and watch Alara get trapped in a loveless marriage when there was still
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Kaida’s pregnancy was my key, but I wasn’t going to rush it. Timing was everything. I had to be patient, wait for the right moment to strike. I wasn’t going to risk making a mistake and tipping Kaelen off before I was ready. But once the time came, I would make sure he couldn’t ignore the truth. And when that happened, his marriage to Alara would fall apart before it even began.
I could already see it so clearly in my mind. The pieces were falling into place, and soon, I would have everything I wanted. I would be with Alara, and Kaelen would be left to pick up the pieces of his own mistakes.
Love was never fair. It didn’t follow rules or care about loyalty. And I wasn’t going to let it slip through my fingers again.
Kaelen may have had the title of Alpha, but in this, I would win.
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Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.
