“If there’s no reason, you wouldn’t have allowed yourself to date James. No matter how he begged you or went to the end of the earth for you. You still wouldn’t date him. Sometimes I wonder why you go too extreme for Ash? Like I said earlier, I get it. He is your brother, but why don’t you take it easy on yourself, Violet?”
“Willow, I-”
“You don’t need to tell me if you don’t want to, Violet. Tell me whenever you feel like talking about it. What I know is, the reason you dated James was because of Ash. You seem stuck and don’t know how to get out of it. Ash is still in a coma.” She uttered. “At first I was happy you were getting married to James, but on second thought, it seemed unfair to me. Why are you getting married to James? And why is your mother also telling everyone about you getting married to James when Ash is still in a coma? I felt like they just wanted to shove him aside and get on with their lives. It wasn’t right. Some people are saying life goes on, but it doesn’t move forward without Ash.”
I softly spoke along with a chuckle. “I don’t know when he will wake up.” I sadly added. “I have no choice but to get married to James.”
She was right. I had my reasons for dating Ash. I’m surprised she still knows me so well.
“What do you mean, you have no choice?”
I shut my eyes away from her.
“I thought you just said you didn’t love him. You said you weren’t-”
“My parents moved Ash to the facility for coma patients against my will. I begged them to not send him there, but they refused. They announced to the clan that Ash had traveled abroad for his treatment. But they are not leaving his position vacant. That I must take over his position. And by doing so, I must get married to James Stormfall because he’s from a powerful background, to take over Ash’s position. I’m a female, not a male alpha, to take over Ash’s seat. I’m not powerful like a male alpha. To build up my power, I must get married to James to secure Ash and get stronger. That’s why I must get married if I want to sit in Ash’s seat and continue his responsibilities together with James. And give James an heir, too.”
“Why do you not have a choice? I understand you think about Ash a lot, but…”
“My mother threatened me about Ash’s health. Especially my father.” I cut in. “My father told me that if I don’t do as he says, and let my cousin Storm take over Ash’s position. He would disown me like I never existed to him. He said he would cut off the expenses for me and Ash’s treatments.”
“Oh, no.”
“Did you see why I agreed to get married? My mother thinks nothing about me but herself and listens to my father because she doesn’t want to end up on the streets, too. No one thinks about anybody but themselves.”
“Violet, what do you plan on doing right now?”
I sighed tiredly and felt like banging my head on the table.
I felt so mentally exhausted and numb to think about anything. I’m just so tired of everything and exhausted. Everyone thinks only of themselves and doesn’t think about me.
What should I do? If only Ash had woken up, he would know what to do.
He would defend me from my parents and tell them to not force me to do what I didn’t want to do. He has more power than me because he is a male.
But I’m not and not all people respect a female alpha. Not as much as a male alpha.
Ash was dominant, and I was the submissive Alpha.
I’m only being respected because of my status and my family’s background.
“I don’t know.” I let out with a wide yawn. “Just have to get married so I can protect Ash.” I shrugged with a little smile. “That’s all, Willow.”
“Are you ever going to find out who did this to him? You know we can’t let that slide, don’t you?”
“I don’t…know…” I gave out a shaky breath. “Just leave me alone, Willow. I will talk to you later.” Stood up from the chair and took my purse along with me. I was weary and just needed to rest a little. So much has happened today.
I just need to get home and have a glass of wine and get drunk tonight so I can sleep.
“We plan to take Ash out of the facility.”
Her words caught my attention. “You plan to do what?”
“Yes, if you ever need to talk to me, Violet.” She also stood up and carried her bag along with her, handling her card over to me. “Let’s talk some more, Violet. We still have a lot to catch up with. We haven’t actually seen each other in three years, but let’s know each other and make up for the times we haven’t been together.”
“Willow.” I chuckled and took the pinkish card away from her.
I loved how designed the card was.
It was an attractive card. I can’t believe pink was still her favorite color.
“Thanks.”
“You are welcome.” She smiled.
“You said you planned on taking Ash away from the facility?”
“Yes.” She nodded happily. “Can you believe it? Jinx, Anderson, and Storm came together on how to take Ash away from the facility. Anderson told me everything. If we take him away from the facility, you wouldn’t have to get married to James anymore. Your mother or your parents would have nothing to hold against you or try to manipulate you into being with James anymore. With Ash in our hands, you are in full control of everything now.”
“Willow.” I held her shoulders, holding up my strength to not fall on the floor. “If you successfully take Ash away from the facility in seven days. I wouldn’t get married to James. But if you do not, I would have no choice but to get married to him.”
Her eyes widened in horror at my words.
“Goodbye, Willow.”
~Willow’s Pov~
I barged into Anderson’s room as soon as I got down from my black BMW car and came upstairs as fast as I could.
I saw him kissing Lily passionately and his clothes were almost off his body. He saw me and got the shock of his life.
“Willow.” He came forward. “I can explain-”
“Save your explanation.” I boldly ordered and looked over at Lily. “Can you excuse us? I need to have a conversation with my brother. It’s important.”
“Yes, ma’am.” She bowed and left us to our business and shut the door.
“Listen, it has nothing to do -”
“I’ve known for a long time.” I revealed and slumped my butt on his bed.