"Shut it! You have the audacity to sleep with Asta, right? I'll demonstrate to you who is more deserving of him!" When the female had barely lifted her hands to smack me, my heart started sending out warning signals. What exactly was going on? After having just finished the mating ritual with Asta, this other individual ended up making such a huge issue in front of me!

When something like this occurred, I had just made the decision to embrace the new life I had been given. Should I have known better than to agree to Asta's proposition for the mating ritual? My heart couldn't help but race with questions while I tried to ignore them. I attempted to coax some sense into this young lady by pursing my lips. "Why don't you give him a call, Madam? Do you not believe it would be more effective to inquire directly about the person he envisioned spending the rest of his life with?"

The woman laughed and said, "Sure, phone him, and then I'll tell him to toss you out!" The girl scoffed at him and replied, "Sure, call him!"

My shoulders were able to relax. At long last, I found a female who was willing to pay attention to what I had to say. This was the only answer I could think of at the time. I hope he won't disappoint me. If he did it...then it's possible that today will be my final day in this place. If I were you, Asta, I would tell you to go as far away from me as possible.

Why did I all of a sudden experience a jolt of disappointment when I thought of him?

After entering, I made a fleeting glance in the direction of the woman who was waiting at the entrance. "Do as you want; you're in good company." It's possible that if I do this, this girl will finally understand that I am the one who currently owns this property.

"There's no need for you to say it to me!" The young lady sat down on the sofa and pretended as if it were her very own home. "Regardless of whether or not I end up getting married to Asta, I want to continue living here."

I scratched the top of my head. There is no use in attempting to reason with this girl since she won't listen. I just headed in the direction of the bedroom and picked up the card that was sitting on the nightstand next to the bed. On the piece of paper was a series of numbers typed out in a row.

After I had phoned the number, the other party answered the call immediately. Even though his voice was icy, he nevertheless managed to exude a certain amount of warmth. "Hello, do you need anything brought home by me while I'm on my way back?" My heart skipped a beat all of a sudden as a result of his gentlemanly actions.

"No." I used my fingers to swirl my hair around and around. "There's a female who called herself your girlfriend...," the other person said

The other side became quiet for a few seconds, which made me feel quite uneasy. Why did he remain so quiet? Did he not wish to set the record straight on this misunderstanding? Were they indeed dating each other at the time? My mind was filled with questions, and I couldn't help but feel uneasy about everything. It wasn't like I was starting to develop feelings for this man, but I was a lady with strong moral convictions. Why did he choose to mate with me if he still had a partner if he just showed up at the mating ritual all of a sudden? But before I could go any farther with my thoughts on this topic, I heard his voice once again. "I am going to go back home. Hold on a second." After then, he ended the call by hanging up.

After just a minute had passed, I found myself sitting uncomfortably on the sofa in the living room with one guy beside me having his arms around my waist and another person staring at me angrily. This was a really uncomfortable situation.

"What brings you to this place?" The tone of Asta's words had taken on an icy quality as he fixed his gaze intently on the young woman seated in front of me. The way he handled me was completely different from the way he treated this other female, which was like night and day.

"Astu, sweetheart, why are you acting like this?" The young woman's voice abruptly changed pitch, and I found myself wondering whether or not this was the same person who had come to caution me earlier. It was impossible for me to confuse this voice with the one I was used to hearing; there was just too much of a difference. The rapidity with which this girl could shift her demeanor left me feeling with though I were looking at a chameleon in the flesh. After that, the girl changed her position and struck a new posture, exposing her chest in the process. "If your goal was to incite envy in me, you have undoubtedly been successful. Why don't you just throw her out of the house?"

The arms of Asta wrapped more tightly around my waist. "I'm the leader of this group, the Alpha. Why don't you give some respect to the person who is in charge? You are well aware that my patience has its limits."

The girl seemed to be speechless. She behaved as though she couldn't believe what he had said, and tears flowed freely from her eyes as a result. I couldn't help but feel a twinge of remorse in my chest as I thought about what I had done. Am I to understand that I just walked in on two lovers? Asta got the impression that she was honest. If they were really in love with one another, I would just inform him that I would go, and he wouldn't even have to worry about the mating rite. To my amazement, however, at that that moment, I felt a set of warm lips brush across my ears, which caused me to jump. "What exactly are you pondering?"

"I-I...I...um...I-I." This was a really humiliating situation. As my face heated and my ears became a bright crimson, I was at a loss for words and could only say "I." It felt almost as if blood were spilling out of my ears from the pressure. Why did he all of a sudden move in so close to where I was standing?!

But I should have known better than to expect him to give up on me so quickly. I couldn't help but laugh as I felt a warm breath across my ears, which caused the blood to rush to my cheeks.

Oh... get out of my sight! I would die of shame! Even though it had only been a few hours since I made the decision to take the mating process seriously, this man didn't need to make things so difficult for me! I haven't given in to my attraction to him yet, but there is still a shroud of doubt that hangs over my heart because of this man

But I was well aware that I was just making excuses for myself. Already, I could feel my heart beating against my chest more forcefully than it ever had before. If Asta were to approach me any more closely, he would be able to plainly hear my pulse.

Then all of a sudden, he turned toward the girl, and in a voice that was a little bit icy, he stated, "I believe that you need to go. You are making a nuisance of yourself on the first day after the wedding."

When I realized that there was a visitor at my house, I couldn't help but feel my cheeks heating up with blush, and I couldn't help but recall that there was a visitor. This was really awkward to say the least! However, the young lady was livid with rage. The rage had caused her cheeks to flush crimson. She gave me the evil eye before storming out of the building without turning around to look behind her.

After she left, just Asta and I were left inside the building. The way he behaved made it impossible for me to avoid feeling anxious. Instantaneously, I got to my feet and started heading toward the bedroom. "I'm going to take a long, relaxing soak!" My tone was so hurried that it sounded not like I was going to take a bath but rather like I was going to miss a train.

I was still not in my right mind as I stumbled to the restroom, and my mental condition was not stable at all. Those pictures came before my eyes as I was reddening up and rapidly taking off all of my clothing before running into the bathroom to get into the shower. My thoughts was completely blank. The sound of my chest thumping loudly continued even as the water began to settle me down. Because I was in such a rush, I completely forgot to lock the door to the restroom.

A quarter of an hour later, I heard the sound of the door knob being turned, and then, all of a sudden, I heard a click in my ears, which caused me to become completely still.

"Are you still." When he finally stopped moving, Asta had just begun to speak. I was still in a haze from what had transpired earlier in the living room, so you might say that I was still daydreaming when the door to the restroom was unlocked. Therefore, I even neglected to shut the curtains to the shower.

As a direct consequence of this, my behind was exposed to him in its entirety. When I understood this, my eyes widened and I let out a scream that was so loud that it pierced my ears. "What the heck are you doing in this place?!!" And pulled the drapes over the window in an instant.

My heart was pounding so hard against my chest that it seemed like it wanted to burst out of my body at any moment, and my cheeks had a hint of a pinkish flush on them.

Embarrassing! Never before in my life have I been in such a humiliating situation as I was today. I let out a deep sigh before covering my face. The room was so silent that you could hear a pin drop, and I couldn't help but wonder what was going on.

"Asta?" I said while sticking my head out from behind the drapes.

Then, it seemed as if my words had roused Asta from his sleep, and he formed a thin line with his lips. As he took a step back, his face darkened for a brief period, and he gave the impression that he was trying to exert some kind of control over himself. After that, he exhaled deeply and quickly bolted the door behind him. He didn't completely shut the door, but he left a gap in it and told me to get dressed since we were going out to eat tonight. He continued after a little pause in the conversation. "Also, please dress appropriately."

"Are you going to take us into town?" 'Are you confused?' I questioned Asta as he drove his automobile in the direction of a known location, namely my hometown. Because it was the location that was physically closest to Asta's pack, getting there required just one hour of driving in the automobile.

He only nodded and resumed driving without making any more comment. Then, it seemed as if he suddenly recalled something to himself. "Do you need the purchase of anything? Even if I had previously placed an order for some clothing for you, you and I may still go shopping together."

When I thought back to it, I couldn't help but redden. After finishing my shower, I was abruptly struck by the realization that I had not brought a rucksack with me when I got here the previous evening. What should I put on after I have finished using the restroom? At that point, Asta gave the door a second knock before hanging a bathrobe on the door handle and leaving in a gentlemanly manner after making sure to shut the door behind him.

Was this the same individual about whom rumors circulated that they were really cruel? Not only did he make me feel at home after the mating ritual, but even before I came, he went shopping for clothing for me! Who exactly was this dude? Why would people say such terrible things about him if he wasn't the person the stories claim he was? Who exactly was the girl from earlier in the day?

I wanted to ask a lot of questions, but instead I kept my mouth shut and leant against the glass while I watched the trees go past outside. Before we reached the closest eatery, we were silent for the whole of the preceding hour. It seemed as if Asta had already made reservations for all of us at the hotel. The manager came out to greet him and shake his hand as soon as we entered the opulent restaurant that was packed with families consisting of a large number of people. "You are always welcome here, Mr. Moore. Are you in this for the job opportunities? Should I make a reservation for the standard room for you?"

"No, it's not public knowledge," was the response. After he finished speaking, he reached out and grabbed my arm, drawing me in closer.

When the manager turned around and spotted me at that moment, he was taken aback. He seemed to instantly see what she was getting at, as shown by the broad grin that appeared on his lips. He indicated with a nod and then said something in the waiter's ears. Following that, they led us to a separate room that had a circular table in front of a window that was covered with crimson curtains and seats set on both sides of the table. A number of candles were arranged in a cluster in the geographic center of the table. The left side of the room had a huge sofa with enough space for five or six people, a flat-screen television mounted on the wall, and a music system to the side of the couch.

"One of our most romantic accommodations for couples may be found here." After that, he rubbed his fingers together and smirked at Asta while looking at her as if he was trying to get credit for something he had done. "Please enjoy."

Only the waiter remained in the room with us after everyone else had departed. After Asta had provided us with dinner, you were once again left alone with him. In a state of extreme anxiety, I couldn't help but twitch my fingers. He reached behind him, grabbed a chair, and dragged it back while smiling at me the same time. "Please have a seat."

After we had taken our seats, my mind started to wander to the woman I had encountered earlier in the day. It was impossible for me to contain my interest, and I blurted it out. Who was she exactly?

It was clear that Asta was familiar with the topic. "She was someone who had dated me for a long," he replied while pursing his lips and making an impassive expression.

That means they had a romantic connection in the past. That woman most likely wasn't trying to mislead us in any way. But-

"If you had dated her in the past and broken up with her, then why would she come claiming on our doorsteps that she's still your girlfriend?" "If you had broken up with her in the past, then why would she come claiming that she's still your girlfriend?" It was as if all of a sudden I had transformed into a police officer and was conducting an investigation of a suspect.

Before continuing, Asta exhibited an uncharacteristic pause for a while "To be quite honest, I never did tell her that we had ended our relationship. It was impossible for me to win."

When I heard it, my eyes became so big. So what happened to her was she simply abandoned like that? I cocked my head to the side. It did not seem as if Asta was the kind of person who would date anybody for no apparent reason. He did not give off the impression of being the typical playboy kind of guy. Instead, he gave off the impression of being a callous and merciless someone who might severely punish you if you disobeyed him and did not listen to what he had to say. He swiftly added that before I could even begin to have any reservations about him in my heart.

"It was important to me to begin my search for a mate inside my own pack rather than with an outsider. After that, I used a ball to pick an appropriate companion. Everyone was thrilled, but they were clueless about my objectives with regard to it. After giving each female great consideration, I decided to go with Abby, whom you have now met." When she saw the look on my face, Asta let out a sigh of helplessness and added, "It never occurred to me that this girl was a cunning chameleon who kept a lot of secrets; I had no reason to suspect otherwise. I despise individuals like them."

"What was it that she did?" As he glanced at him, my interest was stirred for some reason. She must have done something wrong for Asta to simply up and rush off to the camp where the mating ritual was taking place.

"We went out for a total of two years. I got the constant impression that this girl wasn't typical, but I convinced myself that it must be a mistake on my part. I investigated her history on many occasions and even had others shadow her throughout the day. Then, however, only two days before the mating ceremony, something took place that caused me to reconsider my position." As he recalled something upsetting, he scrunched up his eyes and became indifferent as his attitude changed. "When I was in her place, I eavesdropped on her conversation with her buddy. I heard every word. She made a statement that sounded something like, "I finally trapped the tiger, and I would soon become a Goddess of this pack, and dominate everyone!" Then she continued on and on about how clever she was to behave precisely like a girl I wanted to marry, and then she added something that was even stranger than that."

In all candor, I had never before heard Asta speak such a great deal following the mating ritual. On the other hand, barely a day had passed since they had met. This individual was completely unknown to me. "Okay, so what was that strange occurrence?" I inquired as to when I had once again seen Asta hesitating in an odd manner.