Chapter 5 MATED FOR POWER

ALPHA KLAUS

As she stepped into my room and standing by the door,I couldn't take my eyes off her.

Her body was incredibly curvy, and her chest, goddess help me, her breasts were practically exposed. I could already feel her presence, igniting something I had long buried. She was beautiful, not facially as captivating as Amira, the woman I was supposed to marry but undeniably alluring in her own right.

I was never one to chase women. All I needed was a she-wolf capable of bearing my pup, a requirement my father set before I could be crowned Alpha King. That was the ultimatum. But could this... my supposed mate... help me achieve that?

She didn't seem to want me, and truthfully, I didn't want her either. I needed her for one reason; pups, and that was all.

"G–Good... greeting to you... Alpha," she stuttered, clearly nervous. I heard she was cursed by the goddess, but I didn't care. If the Moon Goddess chose her for me, then I would accept it. Besides, I wasn't here for love, I needed an heir.

"Let me make your role in all of this clear," I began, raising one finger to emphasize my point. "I know you don't want me as your mate, and the truth is, I don't want you either. I have one goal."

She remained silent, eyes fixed on me, yet her body kept calling to mine. I had to tear my gaze away before I lost control. My wolf was restless, clawing at me to mark her, to seal the bond but I wouldn't, not here, and not now. The urge was overwhelming, and I knew she felt it too. But like me, she didn't want this.

"I only need you in my pack, as my mate, to bear me pups," I stated firmly.

She suddenly seemed distracted, her eyes were now fixed on my bed like she was lost in thought.

"Hey!" I tapped the bed sharply to bring her back. She jolted, visibly startled, her fear bubbling back to the surface.

"When I speak, you listen. I said I'll only need you in my pack to bear me pups."

"Pups?" she echoed, surprised.

"Yes. I don't want you," I repeated, unmoved by how that might make her feel.

"After... after I bear your pups... you'll let me go?" she asked hesitantly.

"Of course. Yes," I replied.

"Fine... I accept," she whispered, pulling at her gown to cover her exposed chest.

"Wonderful. Then we have a deal." I gestured to the couch. "That's where you'll sleep tonight."

"It's fine," she responded quietly, walking over and settling on the couch.

"One more thing... We're leaving tomorrow morning, back to my pack; Aurum Pack. Your new home."

"Okay... Alpha," she said.

I suddenly realized I had forgotten her name. "What's your name again?" I asked.

"Penelope," she replied.

I lay down on the bed, battling the urge to mark her. My body betraying me, my arousal was undeniable as I watched her. Still, I had to control myself. I made a promise not to touch her, and I intended to keep it.

**The Next Day**

I was already dressed, ready to leave. Penelope was in the bathroom, taking a bath.

When she stepped out, she wore my towel. I tossed her the dress I had originally brought for Amira but since she wasn't the one coming home with me anymore...

"Take this," I said.

She accepted it, staring at the dress, then at me.

"Wear it!" I barked, my voice louder than I intended.

"Yes, Alpha," she responded in fear and started putting it on.

I stepped out, giving her privacy.

Outside, my men were preparing the truck. From afar, I watched them work.

"You're always welcome to visit our pack," a voice said behind me.

I turned to see Alpha Atlas.

"Good morning, Alpha Atlas," I greeted.

"Morning, Alpha Klaus," he replied.

"You're really taking Penelope instead?" he asked.

"Yes," I answered simply.

"Well... it's your choice," he said, stepping beside me to look at the truck.

**Minutes Later**

Penelope emerged, now dressed in the clothes I gave her. She looked stunning, so different that even Alpha Atlas took notice.

"Are you ready?" I asked as she came closer.

"Yes, but... I haven't packed my things from my room," she said.

Pack what? Those servant rags?

"That won't be necessary," I replied curtly, then turned back to Alpha Atlas, who had gone quiet.

"Alpha, thank you for everything. Honestly, you saved me a lot of trouble," I said.

"It's the least I could do," he said, then turned to Penelope.

"Be a good girl, and a future Luna. Don't cause trouble or commit the same atrocities you were known for here," Alpha Atlas warned. Her expression shifted, the pain behind her eyes unmistakable.

"Thank you," I said to him, then took her by the arm.

We walked toward the truck and climbed in. She sat beside me. The engine roared to life, and then we headed back to my pack.

Soon, she'll realize I'm not as calm and cozy as I appear. But even now, she looks terrified. She must have heard plenty of stories about me.

She has nothing to worry about except for the fact that I'll be using her whenever my father pisses me off.

I can't wait to show him my mate... have pups and then I become the Alpha King. A smirk curled on my lips.

I sensed Penelope staring at me, so I turned to look at her.

"What is it?" I asked.

"Nothing. I'm just... scared," she stammered, as if expecting me to comfort her.

"You have every right to be, because you'll be living with me and jokes or pretenses aside, this is just another phase of suffering for you," I said with a cold laugh.

Penelope was already shivering in fear as she looked away. I could tell she wished she could jump out of the truck, but it was too late for that now.