Chapter 10

Chapter 10:

Dad’s voice filled the air. “We wanted to wait for you, but your mother suggested leaving you alone to rest p>

I smiled. “It’s okay, Dad. Thank you. I’m here now,” I assured him, knowing he was feeling guilty.

Jason buried his head in his food without muttering a word to anyone. The breakfast was silent the entire time. I could sense that my parents were scared of Ryder from the awkward looks my mom threw each time and the discomfort etched on Dad’s face. I couldn’t say more.

Even without looking, I could feel that intense, stormy gaze staring at me from time to time.

As much as I was trying my best to forget what had happened last night, he wasn’t making it any easier.

“There’s an urgent matter I need to attend to at the pack, so I doubt there will be enough time to gather more Alphas from the nearby packs for the peace treaty,” Ryder spoke, and the silence that once existed became tense. Dad dropped his cutlery, and Mom held his hand, trying to comfort him. He was clearly tense.

“Then, what witness do we have that it was concluded?” Dad’s gaze narrowed on him.

“I’m a man of my word. I don’t back out of whatever I say.” Ryder’s words only reminded me of when he had said I was his. Did he mean that, too?

Dad’s face lit up. “Alright, we can settle that now.” Dad signaled to Jason, who had a tired expression on his face.

Jason scoffed and then stood to his feet. I stared at Ryder, studying his every move. His eyes narrowed on mine, and then he smiled, flashing his set of white teeth. By the moon goddess, this man was beyond anything I could have imagined.

“There’s no need for that, no need for procedures either,” Ryder said, his eyes leaving mine for a fleeting second to stare at Dad before returning with a smirk on his lips.

Dad was stunned. “Are you sure about this?” I was stunned too—how on earth could he require nothing for a peace treaty?

His eyes narrowed on mine, a devilish grin plastered on his face. His smile was dangerous. “Yeah, we’re about to be in-laws after all p>

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Wait, what? Did he just say in-laws? And by that, what did he mean?

“What do you want, fool?” Jason’s hand hit the table as he stood up.

Fool? I really didn’t know if Jason was asking for a death sentence, but from Ryder’s reaction, I could tell he was just a second away from ripping him apart.

“Clear this away!” he ordered Stephanie, who immediately stood up.

I was speechless as I watched the scene unfolding before me.

Ryder’s laughter made me jerk back to reality. “It’s simple. I want her for the peace treaty!” His voice, so cold, sent chills down my spine. Cold eyes bored into mine, staring deeply into my soul. I could sense that look—it was feral, possessive, dominant. And it meant one thing: he’d go to any lengths to get me. But why me?

“Fuck you!” Jason aimed the flower vase that was on the table at Ryder. I didn’t know when a shrill scream escaped from my lips. Ryder caught it before it hit him, but the broken shards had already cut through his face.

I stood up from where I sat and hurried to where he stood. My hands gently brushed over the mild injury.

“I’m fine,” he jerked my hands away, and realization suddenly dawned on me. What impulse had made me do that?

I folded back into myself, batting my lashes together before returning to my seat.

My eyes caught Jason’s disappointed look. He shook his head as if he had expected more from me.

Dad was still quite shocked, and so was Mom.