Chapter 4

I walked into the party with my yellow dress. I'll see how the Alpha would ignore me now.

The dress did wonders for me because I got stares as I walked into the hall. Kade showed me the right place to sit, beside my Alpha.

As I sat, I could see the sudden flash on his face. He wasn't used to people going against his orders. “What's this?”

I smiled and whispered to him. “You finally notice me, huh?” I smiled as I watched him, stare at me. I liked that I made him see that he wasn't just the rude one and I could do whatever I wanted to.

As we sat throughout the ceremony which was basically an after party for I and Alpha Lycan, I could sense him staring multiple of times. I didn't know if it was because he found me attractive in this dress or because I went against his orders.

“I want to know about your rejection.”

I literally freezed when he asked me. How did he hear about that? Who informed him?

“Well, I don't want to speak about it.” I told him, facing the ceremony.

“I want to know. I'm your husband after all.”

It was at this moment that reality hit me. Truly, I was his wife and owed him some explanation.

“Weren't you beautiful enough?” He asked, trying to mock me obviously.

“..let's welcome the bride and groom.” The voice of the officiator came.

“You'll finally meet my mother. Behave!” He ordered, I wondered if Alpha Lycan thought I was a child he could speak to however he wanted.

Together, we moved to the platform kept for us. There, we received blessings from his mother who was excited about this marriage. At least someone was truly excited for this marriage, I couldn't help but smile as she showered her blessings on us.

We were asked to dance but Alpha Lycan didn't want to so everyone ate to their fullest and dispersed. It was indeed a tiring day as Kade led me to my quarters.

“You look exhausted.”

“I am.” I answered. “I just want to sleep and do nothing else.” I said, suddenly wondering where I'll sleep. “Was a room prepared for me?”

“No. You'll stay in the Alpha's bedroom.”

“What?” I almost screamed.

“Yes, of course. He's your husband so that's what should happen.” Kade reminded me like I had forgotten.

When she had knocked at his door, he opened the door and our eyes met. For a second, I could see anxiousness written only over his face, he hasn't done this before.

“Thank you, Kade.” I thanked her when she was done with my luggages. I was already dressed in my night gown because I had pleaded with Kade to take my bath and dress up in her room. I could see that Alpha Lycan was already dressed for bed.

When she left, the silence in the room became disturbing and I could see Alpha Lycan wasn't about to break the silence so I did.

“I'm going to sleep now.”

“You won't be sleeping here with me.” He said and I smiled because that'll make it easy for me. This marriage was never built on love or trust, so staying apart was the best for us.

“Alright, that would be the best for us all. Since this is my first night, I'll just stay here and tomorrow, I'll leave.”

“Do you know why you're here?” He suddenly asked.

“I'm married to you?” I was now sitting on the bedside whole he sat on the sofa opposite the dressing mirror. He's room was quite big, even bigger than the Luna's room. As I looked around, I found that he has high taste of things. It was beautiful.

“You are here to pay up your father's debt. I know you didn't forget.” He glared at me so intently. “Your father owes me and you're paying that debt by being my wife meaning you were sold to me.”

That was very harsh of him to say but I didn't take it heart and I wouldn't let it hurt me.

I chuckled. “I understand that, you've made your point.” I was only glad that I was the only one who had access to that factory now and I'd do everything I can to see to it's growth.

“I heard that you're rejected so many times..”

Was he Intentionally doing this or what? Did he actually derive joy in talking down at people. I never let people talk down at me and I wouldn't let him do the same.

“Well, you heard wrong, Alpha Lycan but since we're talking about what we heard. I heard you're the most cruel Alpha in the province.”

That actually got to him because I watched his countenance change.

“You should know there are ways things are done here.” He said to me and I could see he was slightly angry. “You don't just speak to your Alpha in that manner.

“Well, not that I like it but you're my husband as much as you're my Alpha, so I talk to you the way couple speak to each other.” I responded immediately.

He didn't seem to like the fact that I counted every word he was saying, I could see his eyes narrowing.

“Did you think I wanted this marriage? Do you think I want to be married to you? If not because of your stupid debt, why should I get married to you?” He was panting as he spoke to me.

He was very mad and I could see he was trying to control his anger. For the first time, I actually became afraid of what he could do if he gets angry.

“Listen to me, you do as I say and you don't speak back at me. Ever! I'm the Alpha.” He kept screaming and I closed my ears so I couldn't hear him anymore. He grabbed a pillow and took it with him as he slammed the door when he left.

I sat there regretting why I had agreed to this marriage at first. Maybe selling the factory would have been a better decision. Things were slowly going out of hand and all I could do was watch. This was just the first night I was spending g in this new park and it's ending like this, what of the other nights, I'll spend.

I closed my eyes and imagined Mother and Cassandra laughing at me, mocking me. Their plans to see me fail was finally happening.

“Dad, please help me.” I pleaded with him.

Soon, the door opened again as he walked in. He must have realised that as newlyweds, you mustn't leave your spouse alone in your wedding night. He paced the room for some minutes but didn't say a word.

I was terribly tired so I put myself to sleep, covering the warm blanket. It felt good in there, as I smiled and closed my eyes. Even if it didn't end up being my best decision, saving the factory was my best decision and I was never going to regret it again.

Not even because of the cruel Alpha Lycan.