“They are a perfect pair,” I said while holding a champagne glass. Lucius and I were standing near a table full of drinks. The dance for the newlyweds had started. “You can say that for now. Let’s just hope their so-called love for each other won’t fade along with time.” “Don’t call it “so-called”, they wouldn’t marry each other if their love isn’t real. You’re so bitter when it comes to love, Master Lucius. Could the reason be your lack of experience on that aspect?” “Love is not-“ “Real?” I raised an eyebrow. “You haven’t felt it that’s why you don’t believe. It doesn’t mean you can’t see something, it isn’t true. It might be abstract, but there are far truer things than one can see. And I believe one of them is love.” “You sound like you have been in love so many times before. Were you?” I sighed. “No, but I had boyfriends. I liked them, I felt something close to love. And even though those weren’t so serious, I observed people around me. I even knew this man named Alex, a hum
“You haven’t met your mate? Then why did they say you rejected your mate,” I wonder if he made it up himself to become more ruthless in the eyes of people to remind them he was someone they shouldn’t cross. “Beaumont made it up. I wanted to get rid of those mamas who wanted to wed their daughters to me and it was the idea he came up with.” I chuckled, thinking how ridiculous Beaumont’s idea was. “You really don’t care about your reputation, do you?” “I’ve got more important matters to deal with. It’s the least of my concerns.” “Lucius Voss, the unbothered alpha.” The music ended. I took a seat away from those ladies who were eyeing me and grabbed a glass of refreshment. Lucius was cornered by a few older men, leaving me alone in where I sat. Beaumont suddenly went to me. “Hey, you bored?” he asked, holding a glass of wine. He danced with a few girls earlier that was why I wondered why he had no one by his side now. “Not really,” I shook my head. “I enjoy watching them,” I said
“He is Henry, my most trusted person,” Lucius introduced me to Henry. After we had made a deal to get what we both want, he decided to introduce me to his people first. I figured that his house here in Manchester looked like an ancient luxury manor, it can even pass as a Victorian palace. He also had a lot of maids who are obviously wolf shifters. Of course why would he get human servants. That would only make a problem because of the kind of lifestyle he’s living in. He only introduced me to few people. Henry, his right hand, butler and all-around assistant. Beatrice, the head of the maids in the manor and is ranked the second after Henry. Her name really sound old fashioned, and trust me, she really is. She wasn’t the sexy type of female subordinate in movies that becomes the rival of the female lead in movies. Actually, I can’t guess her age, probably she’s around late forties. But in spite of that, she still looks very beautiful. I guess it must be because of the nature of being
Now I think I get how Lucius was able to solve the problem. Of course, he is very influential. Having a mall exclusively opened for him is not hard. I don’t even think he had to use supernatural abilities to do this, his money is probably enough. I knew the Voss clan is an old rich family, but I guess Lucius is ‘filthy’ rich and he doesn’t mind to show it.“Go pick everything you want,” Lucius said.“Is this mall yours, perhaps?” I didn’t sound so serious that was why when he answered, I was surprised.“It is.”“Wait. Are you serious?”His brow raised. “Do I look like I’m joking?”I cleared my throat and stepped back a bit. “I’ll go look around.”I walked away from him to go inside the boutiques and I thought he would just stay right where he was when I noticed him stalking me. I stopped to look at him. He asked, “What?”“I thought you would just wait for me to finish picking some stuffs.”“I figured I better help you decide for your clothes since I want you to look decent enough as m
"I am Lily, Miss Maddy. I will assist you in dressing up and in doing your hair," the woman in uniform who went in my room.She was tall, a little taller than me, blonde, white and beautiful. Eyes were amber. There is no doubt she’s a wolf shifter."Thank you."It is the day of the wedding. I look into the mirror with me wearing the grand wedding gown I had chosen. Not that I want something grand to wear in marrying someone I don't love, but the thing is, all of those dresses that Lucius prepared for me were all grand—not just grand, but very grand. But even if I don't want any of those, I have no choice but to pick one, so we can go on with the wedding part and get done with it.The one I had chosen is perfectly fit to my body. It is very intricate and has crystals all over the bodice. My hair was done in updo with few tendrils intentionally left in front for the classic style. My makeup was done smoothly and perfectly. Not heavy but not very light, just enough to emphasize my facia
The ceremony started shortly and I tried to look any other bride as much as possible. Though if the audience have very observant eyes, I think they would notice that I am a little weird or that Lucius and I are a little indifferent to each other. But well, I think there is just a small percentage that they would think something is wrong with Lucius because he is kind of a good actor. He even kissed my hand when he reached out for me as we both faced the wolf shifter who would wed us.I didn't feel anything when Lucius did that for the sake of our pretend relationship. It's just, I got irritated on myself for imagining someone else's face. I really hope that I would soon forget all the worthless emotions and remnants of the past. Who knows my ex, Anthony, is also in somewhere, having his happy ever after with his new found mate? To be honest, I hate how he made me believe and feel that I was the woman destined for him, that we are destined for each other. I hate how he made me feel tha
Lucius kept on digging information about me until he got what he wanted. An information about my ex, who happened to be at our fake wedding and who is at Benedict's side."How are you connected to Simon?" I asked Lucius when the celebration had ended and our audience had left. It was really what I was wondering about the whole time we are dealing with the guests. I usually don't do the meet and greet thing but since I am playing the role as Lucius's wife, I have to put up with it and try to be realistic as possible. I can't be too stiff nor too sweet because it would be too strange and the people will possibly notice how peculiar our relationship is.Lucius turned to me with shadowed eyes. "Should you know?""I just wonder if it is all right to tell me. After all, we are partners in this, right?"Instead of answering, he asked, "Do you still love him?""What kind of question is that?""Just answer me."I looked at him blankly. I think he knows what is the answer but he still wants me
"Humans' yacht party or wolf shifter’s or both?" I asked. Well, I think both kind must be present in the party as the elite Lucius Voss is connected to the elite people in both kinds."Wolf shifter’s Since you would be my partner as of the moment, you should remember that I do not do anything without a valid reason. And you know what is valid for me? If the reason is purely business."Right. That matches his attitude and appearance."So you mean we are going to a party in wolf shifter’s society?”"Yes, and elite one for that matter.”"What are we going to do there?" I don't have any idea yet what are Lucius’ plans but of course his every action relative to it concerns me, so it is just right to ask for a little details, right? After all, we are partners in our plans. We are involved to whatever we do with regards to our plans."After the bomb, we should make the story more interesting. We need to have a little show, so you must brace yourself and try to make your every action look nat