Chapter 72

Victor’s POV

I had several reports on my desk that my employees were waiting for me to read. But every time I tried, the words didn’t make sense as thoughts of recent events pushed into my mind.

I was relieved when Daisy chose me over William. Yet, I was shocked to discover the mate bond between myself and her.

The odds of finding your Fated Mate in our modern world were against us. Ninety percent of the world’s population never found their True Mate.

But that fact had never bothered me because I wasn’t interested in love or some magical bond.

Still, it was hard for me to believe that, despite these odds, I had been engaged to my Fated Mate since we were children. And I hadn't a clue.

No… That wasn’t entirely true. I knew I felt some sort of pull toward her soon after we met at her adoptive parents’ house. And I quickly grew to be exceptionally physically attracted to her.

Not to mention, Daisy had many admirable qualities, such as honesty, loyalty, humility, and intelligence, that made her even more attractive

If I didn’t enjoy the life of a wealthy playboy, Daisy would be my first choice for a wife.

I picked up one of the reports and tried to reread it, but I couldn’t. I tossed the report back on my desk and stood to look out the penthouse window.

“I am not looking for a wife, nor will I ever be,” I reminded myself.

Daisy did make an exceptional friend. I like spending time with her. I love her laugh and how she has grown comfortable enough to tease me.

She wasn’t as meek and mild as she used to be, and I enjoyed it.

I never complained about giving her dance lessons because I had as much fun as she did.

I admired the way Daisy learned new things and has adapted to her new life. Even though she didn’t realize it, Daisy was born for the role she would soon play.

I suspected her wolf put her up to tormenting me over the phone about perhaps choosing William. She never would have said those things on her own.

Although I would have defended my right to the leadership position, I wonder if she wouldn’t be happier if she had chosen William.

The way I like to live my life was utterly contradictory to what she wanted. If, by chance, our marriage did take place, I would only hurt her.

My lifestyle wasn’t her idea of marriage, and I would hate being the cause of her pain.

I’m worried about how our mate bond will affect both our futures.

Would Daisy and Diana be happy with any other mate?

Would they change their mind and want William and his wolf if I couldn’t give her a traditional marriage?

There was so much up in the air, and I had trouble living this way. I always knew where my life was going and what it would bring me.

And despite what I had said, Adam was overjoyed with finding his true mate, and he was eager to get to know Diana. He constantly asked me to run in the woods with her.

All these unanswered questions were affecting me to the point I couldn’t concentrate on anything else.

“Victor, please allow me to talk to her,” Adam pleaded again. “Daisy has chosen us. We have won the right to our Fated Mate. Don’t throw that special bond away.”

“I must think before we do anything, Adam. This revelation could change everything.”

“It will change everything,” Adam argued. “What right do you have to argue with fate? A True Mate is a gift not to be tossed aside. Having Daisy and Diana as our true mates will make our lives richer.”

“I told you, I must think about it,” I said. “You must give me a little time to come to terms with this revelation and what I want to do about it.”

Don’t take too long, or perhaps Daisy and Diana will turn toward William and his wolf,” Adam warned. “You could make us lose everything. Even the leadership position that you covet.”

“I would never let that happen.”

There was a possibility Adam was right, but my mind was in too much turmoil to know for sure what I should do. I needed time to think.

Adam always wanted what was good for me, but he also had his own agenda right now.

“Silence! I will hear no more about it right now. I’m going to my parent’s house to speak to my mother. She knows more about these things than I do. And her advice has always been sound.”

I went to the parking garage and retrieved my car. Each red light I had to stop at made me rev the Lamborghini‘s engine impatiently.

I was eager to leave the city. I craved the speed of the car and the wind in my face. A fast drive over the winding roads would help calm me.

I arrived at my parent's home and parked near the front entrance. I hurried inside and waved to a familiar servant.

“Do you feel it, Victor?” Adam asked. His voice in my mind was full of excitement. “They are here. My Diana is here!”

“Yes,” I admitted, wishing Adam would calm down. His excitement made me restless. “I can feel the pull, although I’m sure I don’t feel it as strongly as you do. In any case, we shouldn’t stay.”

“Aren’t you curious why Daisy and Diana are at your parents’ home?” Adam asked.

I knew he was trying to intrigue me to get me to stay, and his plan almost worked. I walked closer to my mother’s drawing-room, where I could sense Daisy would be found.

I was surprised to hear my mother telling Daisy about a mistake she made while meeting her mother-in-law. It was a popular family story. Their quiet laughter made me smile.

My mother is a very traditional Alpha, and if she didn’t like someone, it was glaringly obvious.

Yet, it seemed as if Daisy had won her over. I was both surprised and pleased to hear Mother offer to school Daisy in the intricate code of behavior for Alpha Society.

“We should leave before Daisy senses our presence in the house,” I told Adam as Saunders approached the room with the tea tray.

“Can’t we stay? I could speak to Diana, and you can have tea with Daisy and your mother.”

“No. Not this time,” I told Adam. “I don’t want to interrupt the important lesson my mother is teaching Daisy. I promise you will have a chance to speak to Diana soon.”

As Saunders came nearer, I put a finger to my lips. “I didn’t know Daisy was here with my mother. I would rather not disturb them, so I am leaving and will return later to visit my mother. Do not tell them I was here.”

“Yes, sir.” Saunders nodded and continued into the drawing room with the tray.

I closed my eyes and felt Daisy’s pull again before leaving the house. I could see her face in my mind and remembered the feeling of her in my arms as we danced.

Once more, I had to silence Adam’s objections as I drove away in the Lamborghini. He seemed to grow more impatient every hour.

But my wolf did not control me, and he never would.