FREYA’s POV ———————

I slammed the door in my room behind me punching my dummy repeatedly.

“How could she say something like that to me? I will prove that I can get married and stay married." I smirked mischievously as I walked into the bathroom to take my bath.

After showering I went down to the training room to do some exercise, I trained for a longer time than I meant to and when I looked at the time on the wall.

I saw that I had stayed more than two hours and I had planned to stay for only thirty minutes.

I stopped for the day and I walked back to my room, took another shower.

I didn’t feel sleepy so I went to the balcony for fresh air and to reconnect with nature for a little bit.

I was at the balcony when I saw a man, he was looking at me straight in the eye without blinking. I rubbed my eyes but there he was, still there!

He was wearing a mask that covered the majority of his face but I could only see his facial features.

I should be scared, crying for help but here I was, mesmerized by his figure. He was staring at me with a subtle smirk on his face.

“Not scared? I love a fearless woman.” His husky voice sent shivers down my spine making me tremble.

I clenched my thighs taking a deep breath to clear my throat.

“Who are you and what are you doing here?”, I managed to say, I patted myself for sounding very strong and fierce. Betraying what his voice made me feel though his eyes glinted with mischief like he knew.

“Won't you ask how I got here? That's what a female will do.” He said, inching closer to me and I stood my ground refusing to let him intimidate me.

He came closer till our bodies were touching each other, and I swallowed a huge chunk of my saliva looking up to him, he was towering over me.

“You haven't answered my questions. Why are you here and what are you looking for?” I asked, sliding my hand secretly down to my dagger in case he tried to do anything funny.

“Holding your dagger won't save you from me if I wanted to do anything to you”, he said, staring down at my hand.

My hands froze instantly and I didn’t know what to do.

“I came here because I want to see you. You have to call off the wedding. Tell him you can't get married to him, he’s not powerful.” He said, and I snapped my head filled with indignation at his words.

“And who are you to tell me what to do?”. I asked, confused at what he was trying to make me do.

“You will get to know who I am soon when we get mates and also, I’m more powerful”, he bragged, smirking mischievously.

“We are not mates! I don’t even know who you are!”, I replied, ensuring that I stressed every word to prove my disdain for him.

“We are” He said, confidently as if to let me know that there was no other way around it.

“Is this how you go around evading a female’s privacy and claiming she’s your mate?”, I asked.

“No, you’re the first woman I ever did this to”, he replied, his eyes sparkling like glass.

“So, I’m supposed to believe that lie?”, I managed to ask, but I didn't want to lose my stance.

There was no response from him instead, he laughed. I was mesmerized by how beautiful his smile was, his teeth were perfect and sparkling white.

“What was so funny to him?”, I thought to myself.

“Look, you will do as I say. Cut off the marriage with him”, he said, sternly.

“I don’t want you, and I will not do as you say”, I yelled at him, even though I was trembling inside.

“I also do not want you, I’m just here to get what is mine”, he said, dominantly.

“Then get it and leave”

“It’s you, Freya”

“Stop all this if you’re joking, I don’t know who and what you are so just leave me”, I said, panting as I stopped looking at his face.

I was usually the stubborn and confrontational type of person but I just couldn’t, with this man.

“If you want to get rid of him that much, I will do that for you.”, his words snapped me back into reality, what did he mean by that?

“Wha-what do you mean?”, I managed to ask.

“You wouldn’t want him to die in your mating ceremony, would you?”, he said.

“Stop all these!”, I squealed.

“Stop what? I’m only here for what is mine”, he said, taking a further step towards me.

“Stop moving!” I yelled but he continued moving regardless, he stopped when we were about an inch apart.

“Who are you? I won't go down without a fight, just so you know” I threatened, pulling out my sword and baring it at my front.

“Do you think a mere sword would deter me from coming close to what is mine? Take down your sword, Freya, you don't need to be scared of me.”

I looked at him and he didn't look threatening, but I just couldn't stand the powerful aura emitting from him, the way his voice and presence makes me feel.

Slowly I took down my sword, putting it back to its sheath, not removing my eyes from him even for a bit.

“Now will you answer my questions or do you want a duel?”

“You are really a feisty woman and which makes me wonder if you’re always like this or I’m the first one to witness this part of you”, He smirked.

“You wish? Will you answer my question or leave?”

“You will find out later”

“Okay, then leave”, I said, and tried to move away from me but it was too late as he slammed the wall beside me, trapping me in between his hands.

“What are you doing to me Freya? I can't get you off my head.” He said, growling.

“I'm not doing anything and you can see that. Can you move back and respect my personal space.” I said, breathing heavily.

He smirked, running his hand on my hand down to my waist, and I held my breath, closing my eyes.

“Stop.. stop touching me like that, you can't come into my balcony without explaining yourself.” I said, gathering my composure and I placed my hand on his chest to push him away.

But he held my hand pulling me closer with our lips almost touching each other, and I tried to move back.

He pinned my hands above my head, using his free hand to pull me closer.

“What are you trying to do? This is my pack and I can scream a lot louder than you think. So don't…..”, he paused and released me on hearing what I said and let out a loud laughter.

What was so funny to him?

He stopped laughing and looked at me “What was I trying to do?”

I felt embarrassed and couldn't utter any more words. I stood looking at the ground speechless which was unlike me.

“Look at me”, he said, pulling my face up to meet his gaze.

“You are mine to keep and I would definitely be back for you. Don't accept the Alpha's proposal if you want him alive.” He smirked, disappearing with the air.