CONRI’S STANCE

"To please Godmother," He snapped. 

"I hate lies the most. "my eyes blazed at him. He was silent for a while as our eyes clashed, but he shrugged his shoulders and responded, "Because you were the first person to approach me without considering me a rogue" 

"That's true." I boasted and smiled. 

"But this is only a contract marriage. "He stated. 

"I am well aware," I lied. 

"You think that this is an opportunity to seduce your way into my life? But I am warning you early in advance. I don't need anyone. You heard them, I am a lone wolf," 

I ignored his statement and pressed on, "What was the second reason you agreed to this marriage?" He stared at me and shook his head in disbelief at how I had just ignored his warning. 

"I want to clear my name. I am not a murderer." Conri added. 

"Freki had the same sentiments the last time we were in your cabin," I laughed. 

"Freki?" 

"My wolf. Who is now rolling in happiness since you spoke his name," I chuckled.

"Your wolf is beautiful, "He said, and I felt him reach out to Freki through the mind link 

"Are you able to do this because you are an Alpha or because of your powers?" 

"Does it matter?" He shrugged his shoulders noncommittal. 

"No. As long as I get to spend three years with you, nothing matters, Conri," I confessed and watched him rub his hands on his thighs. He then deflected and asked, "What is this about an engagement?" 

"Your Godmother is always extra. She will fight for you till the end. If I am not wrong, she plans to use the fact that I am the CEO to make this announcement. "I smiled.

Conri cursed and muttered under his breath. 

"Just go with the flow and make her happy. "I advised. 

He nodded and dove into business mode. "I went through the designs for the resort. I have some proposed changes and designs that I would like you to look at. Let us plan for this tomorrow at your convenience. " 

"Agreed. I am available to you the whole day and night," I flirted.

"You- "He bemused. "You are just hopeless." 

I laughed, and he chuckled. He then stood up to leave. I panicked and rushed to pull his arm and he pushed me. "Don't "He stated. 

"Fine," I murmured with displeasure at how he reacted after I touched him. "Give me your phone number. "I took out my phone.

"Why?" He looked at me with discomfort. 

"How do I contact you, Conri?" I raised my eyebrows in amusement. 

He took out his phone from his jacket and handed it to me. "Put your number here. I will call you. " 

I took his phone, added my number, and saved my name as "Hubby" Before he could snatch it, I dialed it and my phone rang. He snatched his phone back as his eyes widened when he read the name I had saved on the caller ID. He growled, pointed a finger at me in annoyance, and left. 

I sat down and stared at his phone number in awe. Finally, Conri was going to be mine.

"Absolutely," Freki spoke up through our mind link. "He was destined to be ours". 

"You are rolling in happiness, right?" I responded to him/

"That I am, "Freki stated. 

I remained deep in thought until I spotted Benjamin coming out from the back door of the kitchen and walking right to the table. 

"Lucian, you are still here. Conri has a temper, but he has no unkind bone in his body," Benjamin admitted. 

 "I am not worried about Conri. "I laughed in assurance.

Benjamin sat down and inquired, "What is your worry?" 

"I sense trouble coming my way. Alpha Lobo had this look that made me uneasy during the KODA council meeting," I explained.

"I must confess that I have always felt that he has feelings for Conri," Benjamin muttered. 

"What?" I exclaimed. 

"Back then, Conri was the apple of the pack's eyes. Every wolf, male or female, wanted to be mated to him. No one knows how Fridolf Due tricked Conri into accepting the engagement between him and the late Lupe. But in a week, someone killed her and lured Conri to the death site and unfortunately, he was the one who found her. She was on the verge of death and as her mate, he tried to save her and, of course, blood ended up in his hands and clothes. That is how they framed him for her death. " 

"How did the KODA council ruling happen?" 

"The Due family, Alpha Lobo, and Hunter were all on the frontline to demand that Conri was the one behind the murder. They demanded punishment, and he chose exile. I remember Alpha Lobo's eyes filled with rage as Conri left the pack. There were rumors that he drank himself silly and almost confessed," Benjamin narrated.

"To what? "I growled, knowing well the answer Benjamin was about to give.

"To his desire for Conri," Benjamin responded.

"Shit" I cursed. So that is what I saw today behind his eyes. Possessiveness and jealousy. 

"You wondered why he would object to your marriage?" Benjamin laughed. 

"He better stay the fuck away from Conri," I seethed.

"There was the matter of Conri not being able to shift after all this happened. They demanded it, but Conri remained adamant. Hence they declared him Rogue." Benjamin explained. 

 "Conri's wolf is no rogue. He is big and powerful, but he is not a rogue." 

"You have seen his wolf?" Benjamin exclaimed in shock.

"Yes, I have."

"Bless you, Lucian. I can now sleep in peace" Benjamin's hushed voice sounded sad. 

"Are you saying that Conri, no one has ever seen his wolf ?" I gasped.

"Exactly" Benjamin smiled

I grinned and stood up. Benjamin followed suit and patted my shoulder. " I am so glad you met him. Now we just need to work on our plan. Come by anytime. We shall always be ready to serve you. 

"Thank you, Benjamin. For today and for being there for him. " 

"No need to thank me. He is like a son to me," Benjamin's eyes warmed up when he spoke. 

I left the pub and drove to the office as the sun set and dusk slowly set in. Deep in thought, I rode through the private elevator and got to my office. Isla was still at her desk. She stood as soon as I walked out of the elevator. 

"Sir, you are back" Her eyes were in a panic and I knew something was wrong. 

"What is it?" I demanded. 

"Duciana Due is in your office. Zeeb and Anisha let her in," Isla whispered. 

"Who the fuck is Duciana Due?" 

Isla stared at me in awe at my question. She seemed surprised that I did not know the person in my office.

"Speak up," I commanded her.

Her voice trembled when she informed me "Duciana Due is the late Lupe Due's sister. She is the she-wolf killed by Conri Dolf"