My Alpha Mate's Christmas Gift novel Chapter 113

　　Ticket to the price.

　　[2 Weeks Ago]

　　“Camilla… Do you know why I have called you here?” Her father asked.

　　He had summoned her officially, in his capacity as the Alpha of the Bloodmoon pack, and she had to answer as his subordinate.

　　“I do not, Lord Benson.” She answered.

　　That’s right. In his presence, she was not his daughter, but merely another member of his pack.

　　“I want to give you a special mission, Camila, as my subordinate and as my daughter… Do not fail me”

　　She gulped as she heard this. Her father was known to be brutal to those who fell lower than his expectations. She had also experienced this once or twice in the past, afterward, she failed to repeat the errors she made.

　　She listened to the words he said, and while everything sounded absurd, she couldn't question his judgement.

　　“Y-You want me to become Lord Asher's mate…?!” She said in surprise.

　　He nodded.

　　“B-But how? It isn’t something one can achieve simply by willing it. I have to be chosen by the moon goddess and bound to him by fate…”

　　“Silence. Enough with such drivel. Such fairy tales of romantics, devoid of any common sense or shred of rationality… I refuse to accept it. Listen to me closely, Camilla. Currently, I have received news that the Wolf King, Asher has found himself a mate. We must act before it is too late. Fortunately, the woman he picked is an outsider, and she seems to utterly despise him. That means we still have time.” Alpha Benson said.

　　“You will go to the Rockwood Tribe, and win over Lord Asher's favour. Find a way to eliminate the girl he has taken to be his bride, no matter the cost… So long as it doesn’t expose you or the plan”

　　“B-But father…”

　　Alpha Benson glared at her, making her shudder immediately and correct her words.

　　“I-I understand, Lord Alpha…” She said defeatedly.

　　“Good, make your preparations and leave immediately.” He ordered.

　　She bowed and took her leave. As she walked out, Benson spoke to her.

　　"Know that you are doing this, not only for my sake, or yours but for the entire pack. Having you as the Grand Luna of the entire region will solidify our position among the six Packs. We will have supreme authority over the others, second only to the Wolf King's.” Benson smiled.

　　“And most of all, we will become royalty… The highest rank we can attain as a family. Rejoice in this, my daughter, and fulfil your mission…”

　　“You’re right Rita. Thanks... Please look after Roxanne… I'm off!" Asher said, moving to address his people who were recovering, mourning, and also seeing the few who died.

　　He steeled himself for what he was about to do… He was the Alpha after all.

　　Time passed, and Roxanne finally woke up. It took some time to explain to her, but Rita did so.

　　“A-And? What about the pack?” Roxanne asked with concern.

　　“We are fine… Mostly… Though we lost about 11 of us” Rita said sadly.

　　“O-Oh… Roxanne muttered.

　　Roxanne cried but soon sobered up. She listened as Rita narrated the whole story and the aftermath. A while after Asher arrived, the Dax followed, and after a period, the rest came too. They took care of the bodies of the Hunters and properly arranged the deceased of the pack.

　　Asher was busy handling the situation. As the leader, he had to be strong, so she didn’t get to see him.

　　“Asher…” She muttered.

　　She remembered how he came to her rescue when she was about to pass out and gave a little smile. They really were bound.