The Alpha’s Icy Mate

A week before our bonding ceremony, I overheard my mate talking to his friends.

“You actually changed the location for Kira?” one of them teased. “Without telling your fiancée?”

Then came his arrogant reply, laced with a smirk I could practically hear through the door.

“It’s fine. She loves me so much she nearly died for me. She’ll do whatever I say.”

He was so sure I’d follow him to that California beach.

So on our bonding day, when his furious mind-link message finally came…

“Sarah, where the hell are you?!”

I just smiled at the snow falling on my chosen mountain peak.

“I’ve been here for a while.”

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1

I had chosen our bonding ceremony to be at Aurora Peak in Alaska long ago. That place held a special meaning for me and Ethan Thornfield.

But I never imagined he would change it just because of something Kira Reed said.

My hands trembled. I stood frozen at the door, afraid of disturbing the Alphas inside.

Ethan’s Beta, Leo, frowned.

“A bonding ceremony is about two people. You should at least tell Sarah Carter, right? How else is she supposed to prepare?”

Ethan waved his hand, annoyed.

“What is there to prepare? Aurora Peak is freezing. Crescent Bay is so much more comfortable.”

“But a bonding ceremony is a huge deal. Isn’t it incredibly disrespectful to not even tell her?”

Ethan was getting impatient.

“If she knew, she’d ask a million questions and probably throw a fit. Then I’d have to soothe her. It’s a hassle.”

“Anyway, she loves me so much, she’ll definitely agree. Don’t you remember? She nearly died for me. What’s changing a location compared to that?”

Someone beside him smirked.

“I know what our Alpha is thinking. It’s all for Kira… I mean, what man could resist a fiery body like hers?”

“Haha, we all thought you were going to marry Kira. She’s so beautiful and comes from such a good family.”

Ethan’s face darkened at that, his Alpha presence flooding the room.

“Shut up. Don’t let me hear that again. If Sarah Carter makes a scene, I’ll hold all of you responsible.”

The men laughed.

“Alright, alright, we’ll stop. You’re the man, Ethan. Sarah is completely devoted to you.”

Suddenly, Ethan’s phone rang. The caller ID said “Kira.” The men all shared a knowing grin.

“The real Luna is calling.”

Ethan didn’t correct them, his voice softening as he answered.

Kira’s sweet, flirty laugh came through the phone.

“Ethan, did you really get me that moonstone necklace? I heard it’s exclusively for a Luna!”

“Mhm, I had it custom-made. It’ll arrive next week.”

“Is… is it very expensive?”

“Only $200,000. It’s worth it if you like it.”

Kira sounded deeply touched.

“You’re so good to me. I’ll definitely wear it for you at the bonding ceremony!”

Ethan smiled warmly.

“Okay. I’ll be waiting.”

After he hung up, his friends started hooting.

“She’s going to outshine the bride! Ethan, are you marrying Sarah or Kira?”