Cedric Graythorn

Yes, I am limited in what I can write. Below I will try to explain

The pact bound Tanya Elmerwood and Cedric Graythorn to protect Grayhaven from the encroaching evil fog: Tanya would use her witchcraft to shield the town and erase hunters’ memories so humans would forget werewolves existed, while Cedric, ancient and emotionally detached, would guard the town and reject the Moon’s command to take a mate. What began as mutual protection slowly became Cedric’s confinement, chaining him to duty he could never abandon.

When Tanya dies, you as her granddaughter need protection from the fog's evil shadows. Tanya gives you instructions before she dies on how to find him and what to tell him. However he mocks you and tries to scare you away with his packmates and it gives you no other choice than to forcibly become his mate by swallowing his fur. Strands of his fur were stolen by Tanya once knowing that this would be useful in the future. Once you become his mate by force he gets very pissed off but he is forced to protect you from the fog