I was busy in our little old kitchen searching the old almost broken cupboards for what to prepare for dinner. Nothing at all which means we were probably going to starve again tonight. I signed in defeat and figured I had to use the little money I had earned today at the market. I thought I was going to use that to get myself a new dress since the ones I have are already torn and have been also patched in too many places so I had to scrap out whatever I could to buy myself a new one. Even if it's fairly used.
Unfortunately that dream is gone because I now have to use that money to get is what to eat and I have to do it fast before my step father comes back orelse I am in a big pot of soup. My step father hates coming to an empty home of no food even though he drops no money,he expects to still find something. He never wants an excuse of no money. I remember a time he pushed me because of that saying even if I had to go steal,he doesn't care. I should just make dinner for the family and ensure I don't get caught.
Ever Since I lost my dad when I was little,my mum had no choice but to marry again so I wouldn't miss having a father around but she made a mistake and married a drunkard who drove her to death with endless debts for her to pay leaving me behind now to be the one fending for all that.
" Too sad" I muttered as I picked my torn but still okay to use a shawl from the already weak door I hanged it on before wrapping it around myself. I was about to step out of the house when the door opened itself and emerged as my stepfather. Immediately fear filled my heart. Why was he back so early and not drunk but even smiling? I wondered in surprise.
" Where are you off to?" He asked me with a smile and I froze. I couldn't remember the last time my step father smiled at me. All he ever did was sneer.
" Should I force the answer out of you?" He asked with a growl but the smile was still plastered on his face and I immediately returned to my senses.
" Ac c t y all y I was going..."
" Talk like a human being and stop stuttering like a wet puppy" he said with a laugh and I gave him a " I am not too sure look" but he just signed before replying.
" I won't hit you. Just talk" He insisted asif reading my mind and I took a deep breath calming myself down before talking.
" I was going to get us something to eat" I replied in a rush and looked away to the ground instantly and he just bursted into laughter surprising me and making me wonder what was funny.
" Is that what you were fidgeting for?" He asked and I nodded timidly. My eyes are still on the ground.
" Well that isn't needed" He said, making me raise my head confusingly wondering what he meant and I think he saw my confused expression for he immediately brought a large bag which I didn't know he was holding behind his back and handed it to me.
I was too shocked to collect it and I think he noticed because he took out both my hands and placed the bag in it. The heavy weight made me return to my senses as I looked at what I was holding.
" What is this?" I asked still not getting myself I think and he gave me an amused look before replying.
" Why don't you check inside and satisfy your curiosity?" He suggested and I immediately did so, opening the bag but first placing it on the floor because of the weight. I was surprised by what I found in the bag.
Different foodstuffs and their ingredients. I was thrilled and at the same time scared. Where did he get the money from? I hope he didn't take up the advice he gave me and go to steal? I think my suspicion showed on my face because he sneered at me. Now that's the face I knew, not the weird smile.
" If you are thinking I stole all these" he began gesturing to the items in the bag. " I didn't" He said but his last statement almost took me into a comatose state.
" I bought them" He added and I reared back in shock. He bought them? I wondered. Where did he get the money from, I mean how could a man in countless debts afford to buy all these?
I had so many questions I wanted to ask but kept my mouth shut. I didn't want to get hit or receive the beating of my life for not minding my business.
" Now get to work and make us something to eat,I am famished" He said moving towards his room and I nodded before carrying the heavy bag towards the kitchen in excitement. Not only was I going to have enough to eat tonight but I was also going to have the dress I wanted tomorrow morning. No more using my savings to get us dinner.
I hastily prepared a dinner consisting of roasted chicken and baked potatoes. The best I have had in years. I savored my dinner with much ecstasy. My step father too seemed to enjoy it as he kept moaning on every bite. Finally we were done with dinner and I was so full. That was shocking ofcourse. I had never been full.
There was enough to go around for the both of us and even more. I began packing the dishes to wash when my stepfather stopped me.
" Dahlia" He called and I raised my eyebrows at him. " Sit" He ordered a gesture to my chair and I did as he said in confusion. He took a deep breath before starting.
" We are going to Marigolds tomorrow morning" He said and I widened my eyes in disbelief and shock.
" What?" I yelled.
" What?" I asked in disbelief and shock." We are going to Marigolds tomorrow" He repeated and I felt life go out of me like I wasn't in reality any longer. If this was a dream,then I never wanted to wake up any longer." But to do what?" I turned to him to ask, confused." To buy and get you good dresses of course. What else would we go there for?" He asked in annoyance to my question.Marigold was the best fashion boutique in this town. It holds glamorous dresses of different designs and patterns. Dresses I have can only dream of wearing in my dreams. Marigold's dresses were not only the best but also freaking expensive and I couldn't afford to get one on my body but now My step dad is telling me we are going into that Mall to get me one of my dream dresses? I squealed in excitement inside but then suspicion began to arise in him. ' Where is he getting all this money from and besides why is he spending it on me?' I wondered. I mean the step father I know was a stingy and uncon
We were now standing In Front of Marigolds boutique and I couldn't be more excited to waltz in. I think step dad noticed my mood for he whispered as the security guard opened the gigantic glass door for us to enter. " Be on your best behavior and don't embarrass me. '' I nodded, not caring about how heavy his words were. I was just too excited. The inside of Marigolds was as beautiful and glamorous as I had always imagined it to be. I stifled a giggle and just plastered a huge smile on my face. I saw some very important people trying out new beautiful outfits,some of them even sneered at us as we entered because of our rough old outfits, probably wondering what we were doing here and thinking we don't belong here.I felt my mood go down instantly at such a thought but brighten up instantly as a nice looking girl came to take our order." Please I would love a dress for my daughter here"My step dad requested, gesturing to me and she smiled brightly displaying her white classic tee
"What was my step dad saying, " Who should they have?" I wondered. Suddenly I felt arms grab me on my shoulders and I turned to look at who it was in alarm only to see the royal guards from the palace. What were they doing here and why were they holding me? I knew it was them because of the royal crest on their uniforms.I struggled to free myself from them but they were way too strong. I turned to look at my step dad who was still smirking and yelled." What is going on? Tell them to let me go" but the guy with blond hair just laughed. " We can't let you go sweetie," He said, licking his lips. " You are already out property now or at least his' ' He added and I scrunch my eyebrows up in confusion. Who was he talking about?" She doesn't know?" The guy with the long black hair asked coldly and I was stunned to see my step father shivering." Know what?" I asked quietly and the guy with the long black hair just cast his cold gaze at me for a few seconds before taking it away to my
Soft yet overpowering footsteps reverberated in the room. My heart skipped a beat as he stepped out of the dark and gods! I couldn't stop staring. I didn't even realize that my jaw had dropped until Sapphire growled. "Mate."A static buzz clouded my senses and the world became a whirlwind around me. He held my gaze. The magnetic pull I was feeling towards him made it impossible to tear my eyes from him. He was just too breathtaking. One may call him a dream or an illusion. Wait! Was I dreaming?He fixed his piercing ocean blue eyes on me. Those eyes sparkled with a glint of wild fire casting fierce heat into my entire being. I hadn't seen a lot of attractive men in my life but this man was hypnotizing me just by staring at me.
"You have to make sure nothing like that ever gets injected into her body." "I didn't expect Leon to give her an overdose. He did say that she went completely insane on her step father.""You should take care of her, Maximus," Those voices sounded clear. It was the doctor and Maximus. They sounded rather close than I expected but then again, he was a doctor. It was obvious that he was a royal doctor.I opened my eyes, sighing with content. My stomach... It really felt great that I felt no pain.
"How much do you know about the Alpha king?" I asked them with wide-eyed curiosity. I mentally slapped myself for asking that but still.. I didn't regret asking.They looked rather hesitant and sent glances to themselves.I sighed, not wanting to force them to answer my questions. "You two can leave, I am feeling sleepy." As I spoke, I laid on the bed, wrapping the thick black blanket around my body."Yes milady." Frieda and Tia said in unison, stared at each other nervously before walking out of the room.
A hint of a smile tugged at the corners of his lips, a glimmer of relief in his eyes. It was as if we had crossed a threshold, stepping into the uncharted territory of honesty and vulnerability. In that moment, the walls that separated us crumbled, allowing the raw essence of our connection to flow freely.As we stood there, facing the truth that bound us, I couldn't help but wonder what was going to happen next but he leaned forward and kissed me.Maximus, with a newfound tenderness, closed the distance between us and gently cupped my face in his hands.Our eyes locked, the intensity of our gazes speaking volumes. And then, without hesitation, he leaned forward, his lips meeting mine in a passionate union that ignited a fire within.The kiss was a symphony of desire, a whirlwind of emotions unleashed. It was better than the first.Our lips moved in perfect harmony, exploring, an
It was as if the universe itself conspired to bring us together, intertwining our destinies in a way we could never have foreseen.But as the heat of passion subsided, a sense of urgency settled upon me. I was bound by a deeper purpose, a purpose that demanded more than fleeting moments of pleasure.The weight of my burdens bore down upon me, reminding me of the challenges I faced.I was a breeder and nothing more. It hurts my chest but what can I do about it?For me, it was the knowledge that my freedom hinged on bearing him a son, a son who would secure my release from the confines of this life.I like the Alpha King and I am scared that after giving him his child, I would have to leave?But fate had other plans in store. The alpha king, the man who held the key to my liberation, turned out to be my mate, a bond he remained oblivious to.