Vanessa’s POV“My lady that dress looks very beautiful on you,” Aphrodite said as I walked out of my dress area, I had called her to help me prepare my bath and to keep me company since Dante had been gone for a while and hadn't returned.“Thank you, Aphrodite, just out of curiosity how did you guys know my size before I was brought to the palace” I asked as I saw the perfect fitting of the dress through the mirror, I couldn't help but wonder how they knew my perfect size.“Actually we didn't, your wardrobe was arranged the day you came, there is a palace stylist in charge of stuff like that” she answered with a smile on her face.“That makes sense,” I said as I sat on the edge of the bed.“Why don't you go for a stroll my lady, you've been in the room long stuff” Aphrodite suggested, I was confused by her suggestion, didn't she know about the epidemic in the pack?“I can't do that even if I want to, Dante had strictly warned me to remain in the room because of the sickness spreading”
Evenly’s POV My heart was beating in my chest as I stood outside Alpha Dante palace, contemplating whether I should go inside or not, this place was my only hope after my parents rejected me. A mix of fear, regret, and disbelief coursing through my veins. The weight of my parents' disapproval and anger hung heavy in the air, suffocating me. How did everything go so wrong? How did I end up here, standing alone, abandoned by the ones who were supposed to support and love me unconditionally?Tears streamed down my face as I replayed the events of that fateful day in my mind, after I had managed to escape from Alpha Kilan my parent looked me in the eyes and told me that I wasn’t their daughter. The whispers of disappointment and judgment echoed in my ears, haunting me. I never intended for things to turn out this way. I never wanted to hurt my family, especially on what was supposed to be the happiest day of my life.But I was stupid and naive, I thought Kilan was the man of my dreams, a
Chapter 40Vanessa’s POV“My lord, I was just leaving,” Aphrodite said bowing her head to Dante before leaving the room, while I just stood there confused and dumbfounded, I couldn’t believe what was happening, my sister coming back to take her rightful place, she doesn't even have a place in this palace to begin with.Fury ignited within me as I replayed those words. How can she claim that she was the one destined to marry Alpha Dante, not me when she ran away with her lover without thinking of the consequences? How could my sister come into my house and make such a bold statement? The audacity of it all fueled my anger even more.Feelings of betrayal washed over me. I couldn't help but think back to the time when I was forced to marry him because of my sister’s drastic decision. She had made that decision for herself, believing it was the right thing to do. And now, here she was, trying to take my husband away from me.“What is going on here?” Alpha Dante repeated when we both did n
Vanessa’s POV"You can stay here as long as you want, I'm sure vanessa wont mind." He said to her. Was this misplaced kindness or he just wanted to torture me? **I tuck my hair behind my ears as I walk towards my sister’s room, although I haven't gotten over the shock of Dante allowing her to stay here I couldn't help but think about what she said earlier about Kilan abusing her, I felt like I needed to know if she was doing fine. Because no matter what happens she is still my sister and I love her.I took a deep breath as I entered Evelyn’s room, knowing that this conversation would be difficult but necessary. I saw her sitting comfortably on the bed, the expression on her face changed immediately after she saw me. I walked towards her and sat beside her on the bed, “I am sorry about earlier, kilan had no right to lay his hands on you,” I said calmly, trying to let her know that I understood what she might be going through. I could feel the weight of her pain lingering in the air.
Vanessa’s POVMy blood boiled at his callousness. How could he be so dismissive? Didn't he understand the pain I was feeling? I clenched my fists, feeling the heat of my fury pulsating through my veins.Every ounce of self-control I had was tested as I fought back the urge to lash out physically. Instead, I channeled my rage into words, my voice sharp and biting. "You're supposed to be my family, Dante! Family supports each other, especially in difficult times. But you've shown me your true colors today."My voice quivered with a mix of hurt and anger as tears threatened to spill from my eyes. I couldn't believe that the person I trusted had turned a blind eye to my pain. The disappointment I felt was overwhelming.“Vanessa, you are just exaggerating things, and I have a lot of things to do” he replied nonchalantly, as he focused his attention back to the computer on his desk. I couldn't believe what was going on, how could Dante be so comfortable seeing me hurt, is that how much he h
Chapter 43Evelyn’s POVAs I steer at my reflection in the mirror, I couldn't help but wonder if what Vanessa said was true, was I truly ugly or was she just saying it to hurt my feelings, I tugged one side of my hair behind my ear giving me a clear view of the little scare close to my ear. Anytime I look at this scare, my anger towards Kilan increases, I hated him for making me feel vulnerable and unwanted. I picked up the brush and applied some powder on that area trying to hide the scare properly, I am going to prove to my sister that I will always get what I want even if it means throwing myself at Dante, this has gone beyond taking what is rightfully mine. I want to prove to her that even with a scare in my face, I can still take her man.I stood up and adjusted my dress which was showing a little more of my skin, if I wanted to have Dante for myself I needed to show him that I was in every way better than my sister, I see how he treats her which shows that he doesn't have any f
Vanessa’s POV“Aphrodite please leave me alone,” I said to my handmaid a hundred times, she had been asking me what was wrong with me, but I just wanted to be left alone.“Okay, my lady I will leave now so you can calm down but I am going to come and check on you,” she said feeling genuinely concerned for me. I have been lying on this bed since I left Dante’s office, my conversation with Drake kept ringing in my head over and over again, why am I feeling this way towards a man who treats me so badly? As I sat on the edge of the bed, my mind swirled with a mix of emotions. Doubt, fear, and vulnerability consumed my thoughts. I couldn't shake the nagging question that had been haunting me for hours, Does Dante feel anything for me, or was this marriage just a convenient arrangement?My heart ached with the weight of uncertainty as I replayed our moments together, searching for signs of genuine affection. The way he looked into my eyes, the warmth of his touch, the laughter we had shar
Drake’s POVAfter my conversation with Vanessa, I could feel she was already in love with Dante, and from what I am seeing the feeling might be mutual on Dante’s part. I know how much he cares for her even thou he has another woman he claims he loves.But this new development isn't sitting well with me, when I came back from my trip earlier and saw Vanessa in the palace, I was mesmerized by her beauty, I couldn't deny the magnetic pull I felt towards Vanessa. From the moment I first laid eyes on her, there was an undeniable spark that ignited within me. Her infectious laughter, her radiant smile, and her captivating presence had captured my heart.Every interaction with her left me yearning for more. At first, I thought I was enjoying the drama going on between her and Dante because of me but I found myself constantly thinking about her, imagining what it would be like to hold her hand, share intimate conversations, and be the one who made her smile the brightest and not Dante.But I