Chapter 56: Father and Daughter-In-Law

~ Lisa ~

I looked at myself in the mirror and smiled. My dress was a beautiful white silk and lace design, cut to follow my body shape. It had a low neckline to show my cleavage. The mermaid shape showed off my figure. I wanted to tease Cameron from now on. I hoped he would like the dress.

Father sent me a bottle of wine before, and it was delicious. It was safe for my pup so I drank a glass. I was better afterward because I was nervous about the marking ceremony. Susanne left my room after she frowned. I didn’t understand why she didn’t look happy for me. It’s a happy day for me, as I would have Cameron as my mate. That’s why I was confused about why Susanne stared at me as if I had grown two horns on my head when I told her how I had been waiting for the day to make Cameron mine.

My father came to my room and patted my hand after Susanne left. He was proud and happy for me as I told him I couldn’t wait to be Cameron’s mate.

“That’s my girl,” he said. “Are you sure you want Cameron?”

“Yes, Father. He’s my pup’s father. Surely, I want him. Otherwise, I won’t let him mate with me prior to the marking ceremony.” I blushed. It’s the truth, anyway. I wouldn’t let a man touch me unless I loved him. I loved Cameron.

“Then you must be strong and let no one stand between you and him. What will you do to his mistress?”

Right, what’s her name? Anna something. “She won’t be a problem anymore. I will ask Alpha Horace’s help to remove her from Cameron’s side.”

“Cameron will hate you if you do that.”

“No, he will accept that I’m the only one for him. I won’t let anyone claim him. He’s mine.” I rubbed my stomach. “My pup needs him. I won’t let the girl claim him either.”

“Good! I will support you. If you need anything, let me know.”

I kissed my father’s cheek. “Thank you, Father. I will.”

“You look like your mother. She’s the prettiest she-wolf I’ve ever seen. Cameron must appreciate you well. Otherwise, I will kill him.”

I held my father’s hand and smiled. “He will. Don’t worry.”

Then my father left me to greet Cameron and his family while I sat in my room, waiting for the marking ceremony. That’s when someone knocked on the door.

“Come in,” I said.

Alpha Horace smiled and said, “You look lovely.”

“Thank you, Alpha Horace.”

“Please, call me Father.”

I nodded and smiled. “Yes, Father. Have a seat first.”

My father-in-law and I sat next to each other on the couch. He inserted his hand in his pocket and then retrieved a jewelry box. He gave it to me.

“What is it?”

“It’s Cameron’s late mother’s jewelry. She must want you to have it.”

I opened the box and shook my head. “Oh, it’s lovely! But I’m sure Jack wants to give this too to his mate.”

My father-in-law smiled. “I have saved another jewelry box for his mate. It’s yours. Please keep it.”

“Thank you, Father.” Then I stared at him and smiled. “Father, there is something I want to tell you.”

“Oh? What is it?”

“I’m pregnant. It’s Cameron’s pup.”

My father-in-law creased his forehead, but then he held my hand. “I’m happy for both of you. Please give me a lot of grandpups.”

“Yes, Father. I will.”

Then he took a deep breath. “Lisa, there is something I want to tell you. It’s about Anna, Cameron’s mistress.”

I frowned. That woman again! “Yes, Father?”

“I arrested her so Cameron wouldn’t focus on her. Don’t worry about her. I won’t let Cameron see her again.”

I wondered if it was a good decision. Cameron would hate his father. Maybe he would hate me too for that. So, after thinking for a while, I said, “Can you do me a favor, Father?”

“Sure. What is it?”

“Please give Anna to me. If you arrest her, Cameron may hate you for that. But if you give her to me as my dowry, Cameron won’t have any reason to be near her anymore.”

My father-in-law stared at me for a few seconds. “Are you sure? The thing is ….” He coughed. “Never mind.”

“What is it, Father? I won’t be angry with Cameron. You can tell me the truth.”

My father-in-law let out a heavy sigh. “I want you to promise me not to hurt her. She is pregnant with Cameron’s pup too. The pup is my grandpup too. I don’t want the pup to be harmed.”

I grinned. “Of course, Father. You don’t need to worry. I assure you I won’t harm the pup.” But for sure, I didn’t promise the same thing about Anna. She was the one who stopped my marking ceremony with Cameron the last time. She even had the nerve to have Cameron’s pup. I wouldn’t forgive her!

“Thank you! After she has given birth to the pup, I will send her to you.”

I shook my head and smiled. “Father, please give her today. I promise I won’t harm your grandpup.” Since he seemed hesitant, I added, “Besides, she was the one who made trouble in my marking ceremony with Cameron. I deserve to separate her from Cameron. Don’t you think so, Father?”

“I know. It’s my fault since I wasn’t aware of the woman. But Cameron won’t think of her anymore after the marking ceremony. You will be his mate, and you will be the only one in his life. You can be sure of that.”

I smiled and nodded. “Yes, Father. Thank you so much for thinking about me. I will try my best to give you more grandpups soon.” I rubbed my belly. “Do you want to touch my stomach?”

“Sure!” My father-in-law touched my stomach and nodded. “I think this pup will be a boy. I’m thrilled to wait for you to deliver him.”

“What if my pup is a girl?”

“Then you can try again to give me a grandson.”

I giggled and nodded. “Yes, Father. I will ask Cameron to do that. We won’t let you down.”