Chapter 3 Episode 3

ELENA'S POV

Just within a day, I got rejected, was accepted into a new home, and then I fell into a pit. I wasn't sure if there was a way out. What was I thinking when I agreed to marry a man that I knew nothing about his background? Didn't Mother investigate this or did she know all along?

I blew out a hot breath, still standing immobile before Clay. I wonder what the heck he's about to explain to me now that will make sense, all I wish is just to go back to the foster home that I've been in and manage my well-being. "Your Highness!" one of the female servants tapped me. I turned but she said nothing, making me shudder.

"I'm sorry that Luna didn't tell you that you'll be my second wife, that's exactly our agreement and the only remaining thing here is our wedding." Clay finally said something, which was irrelevant to me because I've never longed to be the second Luna to any man. "The truth is, I need an heir to be eligible for the position of the Lycan king of this Clan."

"Are you saying that you're marrying me just for the sake of giving you a child? You don't even love me-I'll just be your breeder huh? Then what of her?'' I pointed at his Luna, who was still watching the scene. "Are you going to kick her out with her kids?"

He scoffed.

"What's funny about this issue?" I asked her, coming closer so he could see how enraged I was. "You're planning to kick her out and replace her with me just for you to be the next Lycan king of this pack right?" I screeched at him.

He shook his head pitifully. "That's not it, the moon goddess already declared me the next king, but to be eligible for that throne, I need a child whether a male or female ... but she hasn't given me any." he narrated.

I sighed. "Then look for another option." I slammed and dashed away but he ran over and obstructed my way.

"I'm not getting married to you because your parents want me to, but because I love you and I want you to be my woman. I believe that with you, I'll make a better king just like your father ... .Please don't tell me you're going back to Tyler because you don't want to be my second wife." he held my hands. "If you go, I'll never find happiness."

I burst into laughter. "Happiness? I don't have one, and I won't have any if I'm your second wife-so please let me be." I roared and pushed him aside, then climbed onto the carriage. "I'll have to tell Mother that I can't do this, they should look for another option or better still kick me out. I can't marry him when all they want is a child for him to gain the throne....I am not for sale." I thought and signaled the guards to keep the carriage moving.

We left the compound entirely when I felt something strange within me, but I couldn't tell what was wrong with me. "Stop!" I ordered them and they obeyed. I felt weird about Clay and I wanted to see his face again. Is it just about giving him a child and becoming the king? Does he truly love me like he said? I bit my lower lips and then turned to the guard at my side. "Go back to his house, I forgot to tell him something."

He nodded and signaled the others, then the carriage was turned. We went back to his house and I climbed down, intending to go in since there was no one in the compound.

I could hear the roaring sound of a woman sounding irritating, then I paused my movement to hear her so well.

"Aren't you ashamed of yourself? You're getting married to her because you have to cover the fact that you're impotent and can impregnate a woman....who knows your next plan? Maybe forcing another man on her and claiming that you did it-because you know I can't do such a thing." Then the voice stopped. I released a deep breath. "Just give up on being the next king because you're cursed. I won't even let that brat step into this home.." the voice added.

I swallowed my saliva and pushed the door open, but no one was in the room. I walked ahead and entered the next room to see Clay and his Luna standing before each other. The look on his face was pitiful, he looked like someone who was doomed.

None of them caught my presence, so I sneakily left the room instantly to meet the servants standing at the doorpost.

"Is he truly impotent?" I asked them but they glanced at each other.

One of them nodded. "Rumors say that he's impotent that's why he can't get pregnant with his wife. Some say that he's cursed and can't bear a child."

This must be a joke. If he's impotent then why will the Moon goddess choose him as the next king? Something is off somewhere.

"Uhmm! Is that woman his mate?" I asked them again and they all shook their heads. "That means he never found his mate?" they nodded in unison.

Interesting! Having not found his mate might be the reason he can't impregnate a woman, who knows, the moon goddess only wants an heir from his mate. "I'll talk to my mother about this..." I thought and made a move.

"Your Highness! The Full blue moon will be out tonight." the guard at the back announced to me.

My brows furrowed. "So early? Is it because of me? Mother never said it would come out now, and I don't want to feel pain." I uttered, feeling sad. I've seen werewolves transform and the snapping of bones is quite painful, especially on the first day. I wonder how I'll feel now that I'm over eighteen years old.

"There's no option left, you will have to transform tonight." the guard remarked and walked ahead of me. Is he the chief guard or what? I hissed inwardly and followed him until I climbed back to the carriage and we headed to the palace.

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"If he's impotent, then you'll have to prove to the whole Clan that he isn't. Nothing will change the fact that you both are getting married-and you're not leaving this Clan ever again. Do you know the pain I went through looking for you." my mother narrated when I told her everything that happened.

My face chiseled. "Do you know the pains I'll go through in that house all in the name of being his second wife? Mother, are you aware that his first wife won't let me have peace unless I die...talk more of if I ever get pregnant...?"

She grabbed my hand, looking into my eyes. "You can do it, the fate of this Clan lies in your hands. First, you'll prove that he isn't impotent. Second, you must stay strong and overcome his first wife and then be his Luna ... that's your fate, and nothing is changing it." she remarked.

I made a long face even when I knew that it would solve no problem. "Mother, isn't the first wife his mate? How did they end up together? If he's not impotent, why doesn't she have a child? Is there something discreet about their marriage?"

She laughed out loud and let go of my hands. "You'll find out everything after marriage, but you must be strong and conquer all." She gave me a warm smile. "Get ready to transform tonight!"

I nodded and sat down. Everything was confusing.

At first, I had decided to look into the cause of my disappearance at a tender age and then why my mother was in danger ... but looks like there are still lots of secrets to unfold.

"Who is she to Clay since they aren't mates? What does she have up her sleeves?" I gasped and scratched my head.