Lyanna's PovDrake get up and I quickly start removing the sheet, disregarding what I have just heard. Perhaps that's how they communicate in this house. Still, I didn't sense friendliness in her voice, is she faking her love for me? I mean why would she have to do that? I have absolutely nothing I can offer such a rich girl. I will understand if she wants to marry her brother but even that one, it's totally unacceptable for you to behave in this way. "Alicia, Lyanna is not conversant with your style of talking. She might think you are serious when you are joking." She comes closer, holds me by both shoulders and looks into my face with plastic concerns. "Hey, don't tell me you didn't take that as a joke. I am sorry honey, so sorry." She says then pulls me tightly into her arms. It's not like I can do anything, I am in her brother's house, after all. I also wrap my hand around her, tapping her gently on the back. "Shall we leave already, Lyanna? Breakfast is ready and it might ge
Chapter 47Alpha Lugard's PovWhat's wrong with Alicia? She will have Lyanna having doubts. She's my family but she can't be entering my room whenever she pleases, I will talk this nonsense out of her. "Alicia, I don't appreciate the fact that you are coming and leaving my bedroom like it's your office. I know you like Lyanna but please, we want to have some time together." "It's okay, seriously, let her be, it's normal. If you grew up without a sister or a brother or anyone you can talk to you would have understood her better." Lyanna says then smiles, she has no idea what she's talking about. "I guess you are saying that because you never had one. Alright, permission granted Alicia, you can disturb her as much as you want. Lyanna you can go with her so she talks to you. Or would you rather I left?" "No, it's okay, seriously, Lyanna you can say anything you have to say." Alicia looks at me, faking a very huge smile. "I know who that girl is, I have finally realized it. Look,
Lyanna's Pov The whole congregation rises in unison as I enter the Church, walking arm in arm down the aisle with my father as the bridal procession song plays in the background. I have never felt this happy, marrying Drake is so overwhelming, I still can't believe it even though I am seeing the bigger picture. I wear an A-line no-hand ivory-white wedding gown, more flowery than a ball gown. It has fitted bodices through the waist and cascades long out to the ground. My hair is tied in a bun, giving my long neck and back a perfect exposure. He doesn't like it when my hair is tied but he will have to manage for today, for just a few hours and I will style into whichever style he prefers. I wear no necklace apart from a chandelier earring and a radiant snow-white bracelet. I begin to feel nervous, perspiration starting to form on my forehead. Ha! I exhale, tightening the grip around my father.We get to the altar and my father plants a placid kiss on my forehead then walks to take his
Chapter 49Lugard's PovThis girl is not just any wolf, she might be a hybrid. I think her mother's biological mother is a witch, that's why she's been having revelations through her dreams. I don't understand, should I visit the witch, yeah, I will, after I have dropped her off home. "I think we should get going, Bambini, the office is calling. Will you be free this evening, let me take you out for dinner, please do not say no." She leaves my arms then starts walking into the bedroom. She's not fine, she's still living in the dream and it's eating into her head. She's finding it difficult to interpret the dream because Alicia is my sister, I think so. I exhale, pass my hand savagely through my hair then go to the bedroom, she's sitting in a chair. "Miss Lyanna, I am having the feeling that you are ignoring me. What have I done to deserve such treatment? If you want me to wipe that dream out of your head then tell me, I will do exactly that, ma'am." "Take me home, Drake." I put
"A Risky Ruse"~ALPHA LORD LUGARD~Pacing around my room, I groan in frustration when I realize that still, Lyanna has not gotten the hint that I want her to quickly say yes to me and tie the knot with me.I mean, how can she be so stupid as to not tell that I want her to get married to me? Does she think I am some Saint, hero, or whatever that would keep helping and acting very nice to her without wanting something in return? Hell no!I am not a saint, and definitely not a hero! I was a villain, and unless Lyanna was brain dead, she should be able to see that. But she never does... meaning that she is, in fact, brain dead.It's infuriating how after all the previous schemes, she has still not agreed to marry me. I can not pour out this much effort, and then she would see it fit as to render my efforts useless.I have been posing as her best friend, drawing her closer, trying to be the one she turned to in times of need. It is a delicate dance of deception and manipulation, and I was g
__•The Next Day•__~ALPHA LORD LUGARD~'Now let's see, Lyanna, how you will be able to refuse me again after I play hero again tomorrow.' I mutter to myself, a creepy smirk crawling up my lips.It is infuriating how after all the previous schemes, she has still not agreed to marry me. I can not pour out this much effort, and she would be rendering my efforts useless.I have been posing as her best friend, drawing her closer, trying to be the one she turned to in times of need. It is a delicate dance of deception and manipulation, and I am growing weary of it.But now, this was my chance– a very good chance to make her see me as a hero.The next day in school, Lyanna comes crying to me about her abducted Dad and I take her outside class, away from the rest of our schoolmates. As we sit under the old oak tree during lunch, her eyes are red rimmed from crying. I laugh inside, already knowing why she was crying without being told. Her poor, poor, dad had been kidnapped and hidden away...
Lyanna's Pov I stand far from my house, watching as the house burns into flames. What do I do because my parents are still inside, and who's going to care for me when they are no more? My hand is trembling but I do not regard it, I swiftly remove my phone from my pocket, and as I dial his number, I pause.Hasn't he done enough for me? And has he not been in enough danger for me? I shake my head, my eyes hurting from the tears I have shared over the past days and hours. God please show me the way, I pray, staring at the broken phone in my headWell, if I don't call my parents they are going to definitely die, I wouldn't prefer that, never. I tap on the call button, and it goes through but he does not answer. I try again then finally, his voice comes in, as easygoing as a stream. "Hey there, are you alright?" He asks, exhibiting tenderness all the time. I remain silent as I don't know how to explain my misery. Who could be doing this? What does the person want fro
Alpha Lugard's PovShe breaks the kiss, remains silent to catch her breath and then speaks. "Aren't you going to talk to your parents?" "That's the last thing I wanna do now, Lyanna. I think you are right, I should let them know they shouldn't bother my guests, I mean, your parents with their anthem of getting me married." I get off her then extend my hand which she takes and we walk out of the door. "Here comes Mr. and Mrs. Shelton, the best parents of our century. May I ask what brings you here? Well, anyway, let's not waste time, I know you are either here to abuse me or force me into marriage. Look around, it's not a good time, would you go and come back another day? My guests are trying to figure out what to do next, excuse them, my caring parents."None of them reply and it's so unlike my Mom, what happened? Have they decided to end the plan or something or is this their own way? "Actually Son, we are here to say goodbye, we are living on the very first