Contracted to the wrong Alpha
Chapter 17
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Lilia’s Pov
I didn’t realize how hungry I was till I got freshened up by the maids and was directed to the dining room.
It looked like another department of aesthetics as I couldn’t help but admire the modern setting and crafts on the wall, a beautiful old painting of molded pot and spoon hung on the wall and the dim lights circulated in the sun splashed room which radiated a rare beauty I never expected.
A breakfast of Creamy avocado, warm egg and crunchy whole grain bread was served, Blueberry pancakes, fruity oatmeal with a strawberry Almond smoothie was what my eyes could take in, savoring the aroma that was already making my worms Jump up in excitement.
There was a lot on this table but I’ll start with anything as long as it quenches my hunger.
I dug Into meal, pushing past any hinge of pain and emotions aside. Food is life!
It makes me forget my sorrow and keeps my mouth busy with chewing and swallowing the sweetness it has to offer till I’m filled up.
I was on the Bacon, Eggs and Cheese Sandwich when I saw him walk in casually with this ginger head Midnight sin.
I wish I could get to know his name and slap him hard for coming after me at the airport. What makes it hard to hate him was his beauty, he had a rare type of hair color.
Ginger color and ash dark eyes that were always cold with a towering figure as Lex.
He could have just had his meal somewhere else and not here to disturb me and this tasty meal. Feeling disgusted at his presence, I pushed the plate in front of me and inclined my chair backwards to stand up.
He took a gulp of the coffee and raised his eyes at me.” Where are you going?” He asked boredly and I avoided his gaze.
“I’m done eating.” I told him curtly and tried to leave when his voice became bolder.
“I didn’t Ask you that! You were eating and all of a sudden you stood up.
“I’m full I guess, I’ll take my leave please.” I begged but he won’t have it.
“Sit!” He commanded and I swallowed, he never fails to use his commanding tone on me and looking around at the maids who seem to be watching us silently. I took a deep breath and sat down, fidgeting with the cup. I’m not about to show how disrespectful I am.
I watched his hands stretched to the roasted peppery chicken parmesan and my eyes almost bulge out, I bit my lips hard in regret as to why I didn’t see that earlier before him and slowly, he tore the flesh of the oily spicy chicken with his fork and sent it to his delicate mouth, he licked his lips and I gulped my saliva, darting my eyes to my plate of pancake.
“Where’s Melody?” I blurted out from nowhere as I needed to ease the tension. His lips were pure distractions and Felix word’s won’t stop ringing in my head.
Moreover, if I’m leaving soon; I need to ensure the safety of my best Assistant.
“She’s okay.” He answered curtly and ate with grace. So classy as if he was prepped on how to eat. His aura was always domineering which was supposed to affect me but it didn’t aside from his commanding tone.
“Please can I see her?”
“No!” He cut me off immediately and my shoulders dropped.
“I just want to”
“I won’t let you see a soul Lilia, you messed with me and she did too. Having the audacity to appear before me in wedding clothes to deceive me as if I’m a fool?”
“And I paid for it, I was in that dark thing and I wondered how I’m alive and who shortened my sentence.” I fired at him and he sighed, taking a sip of water and dropping the glass to look at me.
“What do you want, Lilia?” He sighed.
“I want to speak with her, I don’t know if I would do that when we get to the Silver house in the Parliament or after the blue moon.” I tell him, hoping his dark heart would obliged.
“You won’t see her, not now. She’s fine, and will be out of her secluded room next tomorrow.” He munched on the flesh nonchalantly and I gasped.
“Melody is on punishment too!” I panicked instantly and he didn’t say a word.
“B.. but I already did!” I growled in anger, feeling anger rising at the bile of my throat.
“You both messed up!”
“Fuck you Lex! Then you would have been the one to give the punishment and not this way. I begged you for once and you refused to do anything. Melody is not strong, she can’t be in a-”
“She’s fine!” He cut me off as if I was choking him. “It’s an in house arrest by the Pack’s law and you’re weaker than Melody so stop playing strong.”
He added and I scoffed, forcing a bitter chuckle out of my throat.
“You don’t get to call someone weak, Alpha! Especially people like you who don’t even own their authority. You can’t give your word for it to stand despite having that privilege and power and even if I’m weak as you’ve stated, I almost didn’t get married. I wouldn’t have been seated here with you because I’m powerful enough to break free and make my decisions!” I said hotly at him, not caring if it hurt his ego or not and His beta moved over but he raised his hands to stop him. His jaw clenched tightly and his Adam apples bobbed.
“You think I don’t have my own authority and say?”
“I know you don’t!” I fired at him.
“Because if you do, you won’t get married to me. You will choose who you want, whom you’re in love with and not let daddy make decisions for you. You stay trapped by fear because you don’t want to make a wrong decision, but it’s bound to happen sooner or later and you happen to be a victim, Lex, hurting other people without knowing.” His eyes glinted gold and I gulped wondering if I pushed the wrong button but I didn’t care.
If I wanted to stay on my own as Lex had pointed out then I needed to piss him off, so bad that he called off the contract.
And he was too beautiful to be ignored, Fuck! He’s a piece of sexy snack and knowing that he’s heartless makes it sad and hard for me.
“You don’t want to get married that’s why you’re saying this-” He chuckled and if I could read that act, it was a bitter one.
“And you don’t know shit about me Flower, you fucking don’t.”
“I don’t know a thing Lex, but I know you’re a controlled Alpha. I know you’re not happy with this silly arrangement that’s all for business sake and you know the worst part of it?” I asked him, standing up from my chair.
“It’s that you can’t change it and it’s a fact!”
“That’s a lie! Fuck! What’s this?” He banged his fist and rumbled in frustration as if he’s dealing with a baseless shit that ‘s totally out of the box.
He was affected by my words and I wanted to clap for myself for making him challenge his own authority. I wanted him to feel that he made a mistake choosing me as his bride.
“That’s an insult to my personality flower and I’ll make you regret what you just said.” He told me as if he was accepting a challenge and I shrugged.
“We’ll see about that.” I smirked at him and walked out, making my way out of the dining room to god’s nowhere.
This place was too large with different compartments but I finally saw a maid that had helped me in preparing my bath whom I asked for directions.
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It was evening and the preparations for the blue moon were set.
I could feel the excitement outside the room and the loud cheering and boos from different directions while I was stuck here wearing a make up.
I was cladded in a white towel robe as they worked on my face, I missed Lee badly.
I wonder if she’s still asleep and still affected. My wounds were healed and I couldn’t help but feel nervous at what would happen at the Rituals.
People say dread things happen too but I was out for the positive, the blue candle ball floating would be my favorite. I’ve never lit a candle before and I wish I’ll be opportuned to do that and watch the candle float in the air, high and far to the Moons.
I was imagining a lot of things in my head that I didn’t notice that they were done.
But my clothes were not here, I wished I saw them earlier so I would know what to work on. I really don’t wear wack designs no matter the situation I’m in.
And yes, I look like a goddess.
I didn’t know I could look this great on makeup, the mascara fits perfectly with the highlighted powder on my face and the pink lip gloss to my lips shone perfectly until we heard a knock.
“Oh, it’s your dress Ma’am. Would you like to wear it now or wait a few minutes?” The maid asked politely and I nodded.
“I’d love to see it.”
“Alright, someone would do that for you. We are forbidden to dress Luna in the Blue Moon Ritual.” She said and I frowned, wondering what sort of barbaric law was that. However, I nodded in approval and they all went out leaving me alone until a lady stepped in my dresser.
I felt blood boil and rushed in my face and Tessy walked majestically to me with a beautiful wrapped box.