My Alpha Mate's Christmas Gift novel Chapter 97

　　Asher stepped out of the house at this point and walked slowly to Roxanne's location.

　　“Eh? Isn’t it to break the Mate bond that exists between Asher and I?” Roxanne asked.

　　“Ah?!” John looked confused.

　　“You know, as the previous Alpha and father of Asher, he told me you could cancel our ‘engagement’.” Roxanne emphasised.

　　Asher made a guilty look, refusing to look anywhere near Roxanne as he moved his face away from her sight.

　　It took a while for John to understand what Roxanne meant by her words, and when he finally did he wouldn’t help himself.

　　“Buahahahahahaha!!!” He burst out laughing.

　　Roxanne was taken aback by the old man's laughter, but kept quiet while he enjoyed himself.

　　“Oh, Asher… I didn’t know you had it in you to make jokes like this. Still, haven't you gone too far on this one?” John retorted.

　　“What are you talking about?” Roxanne asked with confusion.

　　“Oh, don’t you get it? He lied to you, most likely so you could come here.” John continued to laugh.

　　“T-Then, that means…” Roxanne said, glancing at Asher, who only looked away.

　　“Yep, he lied to you!” John revealed.

　　“I don’t have any power like that. Besides, as a former Alpha, I have no real authority within the pack. As you can see, I’m living way out here… I'm sorry, I can’t help you, young lady… Though I can understand why you need it” He laughed even more.

　　“Asher, what he said… Is it true?” She questioned.

　　“Yes, he is right. I lied to you, but it was the only way I could…” Asher said, returning her gaze as he tried to explain.