A Girl Adopted by Wolves
Chapter 29- Amara

Asher parked his bike outside his house and we got off. Aaron's car isalso parked at the house to the right of Asher's. Hmmm got to makeAaron spill everything. Carter and Aaron are getting along quite well Iguess. I am really happy for him. That guy deserves to be loved.

Asher took my hand in his and we went inside his house. A man, anolder version of Asher, must be his father, was sitting in the living room.He gave us a warm smile and called for his wife. What the hell ishappening here? I am getting a feeling of an interview with the in lawstype of meeting. I turned my head to look at Asher but he was lookingat his father. I pinched his bicep with my other hand but he just turnedhis head towards me, giving me a goofy smile. Creepy much. I gave him“what the hell is going on over here’ look.

"My parents wanted to meet you so I brought you here to meet them.”,he moved a bit away from me as I glared at him," Please don't kill me.",he said in almost a whisper.

"A prior warning would have been nice.” I said in a low voice.

He shrugged and turned towards his parents.

"Why are you two standing their? Come on in. Have a seat.” his mothersaid giving us a warm smile.

She is about 5' with brown hair just like Asher’s and brown eyes. Hisfather is a bit shorter than Asher. He might be 6' with black hair andblue eyes. We sat on the couch and his parents sat opposite to us.Definitely an interview. This is awkward though or may I say weird. Whythe hell am I meeting his parents this early? We met literally two daysago. Isn't this going too fast?

"Finally he brought you here. We were so excited to meet you." hisfather said.

"Nice to meet you too Mr. Wilson." I said nervously.

"Just call me Arthur. This is my wife Christine.” He said smiling.

I nodded at them. Asher squeezed my hand but I took my hand out ofhis and rested both my hands on my knees. I saw him frown from thecorner of my eye. Take that for sabotaging me. I am really mad at himfor dragging me in this situation without asking me if I am ready tomeet his parents or not.

"Amara, you are Robert Cross's daughter right?" Arthur asked. Notagain.

"No. I am Alpha Hercules's daughter.” I replied. My reply came outsharper than I intended. This is really irritating though. Why doespeople call me that man’s daughter? I dont know why but I am startingto feel bitter about my father.

"You are from another pack?" he asked confused.

"No sir. I am from this pack only." I replied smiling.

"I don't understand. I have never heard of him. I didn't even knew therewas any other alpha in the town. How can there be two alphas for thesame pack?" he asked, his eyes going wide with confusion.

"It's a long story." I said shrugging.

"Okay. Does your father know about Ash being your mate?" he asked."Yeah. They have met each other." I said. The meeting wasn't how Iexpected it to be though.

"I would really like to meet him someday." He said hopefully or thinkingthat I am a fool. I didn't really catch his expressions correctly.

"I would you rather not. The pack didn't take it very well.” I warned."Oh." He said disappointed?

"Dad can we talk about something else?" Asher intervened.

"I am really sorry for making you uncomfortable. Tell me aboutyourself." He said laughing.

"I lived in Esterden till now with my uncle, aunt and brother. I movedhere few weeks ago. I am in 11th grade and go to the Greycoast high." Isaid quickly. Too quickly I may add.

"What about your parents?” he asked

“I am an orphan. I lived with my uncle and aunt until I moved here toGreycoast. Papa, I mean Alpha Hercules adopted me when I was ten.Now I live with him and my older brother Ryder." I said smiling.

"Isn't Robert your father?" he asked confused. So we circled around ey."Biologically yes", I squirmed uncomfortably, "It's quite complicated.”"Okay." He gave up.

"Let the poor girl breath Arthur. You are scaring her.”, Christine said.

"I am really sorry Amara. I just wanted to get to know you better. Youare going to be part of the family soon.” He said embarrassed.

"It's okay Arthur. I can understand.” I replied uncomfortably.

What the hell? This conversation is going somewhere else completely.What does he mean by being a part of the family and what does hemean by soon? How soon is he expecting that to happen? I lifted theglass of juice from the centre table that I didn't notice till now and tooka huge gulp.

"So when are you guys getting engaged?” Christine asked out ofnowhere.

I choked on the juice and started coughing. Asher patted my back.What the hell is wrong with these people? Engaged? Is this lady forreal? I am just sixteen for crying out loud.

"Are you alright?" Christine asked me.

"Yeah. The juice went in the wrong way." I said clearing my throat."Okay. So when are you two getting engaged?” She asked me again. Iso what to murder Asher.

"I am not sure about that. I mean we are not even eighteen yet. Maybein a few years." I replied as casually as I can while on the inside I wasseething with anger. I will rip Asher limb by limb after I get out of here."Didn't Asher tell you about the pack laws? You get engaged to yourmate the week you meet them and get married when you turneighteen.” Arthur added.

I am going to murder Asher slowly and painfully. How dare he bring mehere without telling me the reason for meeting his parents?

"I don't think that can be possible Arthur. I am still in school. I want togo to the college after that. I want to focus on my career first. Marriageor engagement is not on my list right now. We literally met two daysago. I don't even know him properly to think about all this. Maybe I canthink about it when I graduate but now, it is impossible.” I saidseriously.

"It is against the pack laws. Your father is an alpha right? He must havetold you about the rules.” He said it like I am an utterly stupid person.He is really getting on my nerves.

"No he never said anything about the rules. There are no mates in mypack and besides I am the only female in the pack. The situation neveroccurred. To top it all, marriage is a very important part of life and Idon't want to go through it because of people pressuring me to do so.”I replied a bit irritated.

"Well you have to follow the pack rules. No excuses there. You two willget engaged this Sunday.” Bossy much. Why the hell is Asher notsaying anything? Is he in with his parents in this? Obviously he is. That'swhy he brought me here in the first place.

"Arthur you cannot force me into getting engaged. You don't have thatauthority over me." I said calmly but inside I am bursting with rage."That's what the rules say and these rules are being followed since ages.Others are getting engaged this week. You can't go against the rules. Imean you are going to be the female third in command. Howirresponsible will that look? You cannot run from your responsibilities. Iwould like to meet with your father to discuss this. I am sure he willagree with me. The rules are not going to change for you. You two aregetting engaged this Sunday and that's final." He said sternly. That wasthe last string. Who does he thinks he is? I would really like him to meetPapa and talk about getting me engaged. Papa will tear him in pieces. Islammed my hand on the table and stood up.

"You will not order me around or take decisions about me. I am talkingto you politely here and you are ordering me like some lowlife. Youcannot take one of the biggest decisions of my life just like that. I ampart of this pack since I was ten, I never heard of such bizarre rules.Asher and I will decide about our marriage when we are ready and onlywhen we are ready. You don't have to meddle in it." I shouted angrily.“You want to meet my father for discussing my marriage right? I dareyou go ask him and come out in one piece. Asher knows where to replacehim. He will take you to see him. I won't be intervening, if he tries to ripyour throat out. Best of luck Arthur.”

My breathing got really heavy till I finished. I took deep breaths to calmmyself down and slumped on the couch. Asher took my hand in his andstarted rubbing his thumb in circular motion. I snatched my hand fromhim and glared at him. I will hand his ass to him later for dragging mein this situation without any prior confrontation or information. I needto calm down first.

"You are an Alpha. But how is that possible? Girls never turn into wolfsand don't even have the werewolf blood in them." Arthur said after afew seconds of silence. His face was stunned.

"I am not really in a mood or do I have the patience to explain anythingto you. Sorry for being rude but you really got on my nerves. I wouldreally like to leave now." I said through gritted teeth

I got up and stormed out of the door.