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621,610	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":621611}'	Yes	2024-03-20 00:40	active	294	790766549187767	Nerve Pain Treatment Options	Search For Nerve Pain Treatment Options.	LEARN_MORE	https://search.topicaldigest.co/search/770/Nerve+P	185535204632446	Express Discounts	https://facebook.com/61553077482706	5	1	961,457,582,364,596	2024-03-18 02:00	person_profile	eligible	NONE	0	1	1	Learn more	Express Discounts	120209839297550735	search.topicaldigest.co	NONE	image	know More	https://search.topicaldigest.co/search/770/Nerve+Pain+Treatment+Options/?t=2&chnm=fb_TDG_US&chnm2={{campaign.id}}&chnm3={{adset.id}}&trkfb=6217228464976724	2024-03-18 01:33	https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433139333_846797077465283_3522131329159377768_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=_O2hjpLpSesAX84aQ67&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&oh=00_AfDdX9zYFr8IjDiMeMa7f2aP_f15CRmhOeCTbWJpyC1ZlA&oe=65FF56E3	person_profile			3	Express Discounts	2024-03-18 02:00	View Edit Delete
621,908	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) null	Yes	2024-03-20 00:40	active	294	342530912123276	❤️ Small Town Romance	His ex-fiancée was single.<br /> <br /> She was back in Mount Laurel.<br /> <br /> And she’d asked Urban to dinner.<br /> <br /> Willow let out a soft, humorless laugh. High school really never did end. “I suggest you look into restaurants in Pittsburgh. Not sure even the country club is up to Miranda’s standards.”<br /> <br /> “I’m not going to dinner with her. I turned her down.”<br /> <br /> She took a tiny step back but he had her so twisted and turned around, she ended up pressed against the doorjamb. “Like I said, it doesn’t matter to me.”<br /> <br /> He watched her for a moment. Then he smiled. But this, this wasn’t one of his slow, lopsided grins. This smile wasn’t safe and familiar—it was new and knowing. It didn’t make her feel warm and fuzzy and safe—it made her skin feel too tight, her blood too warm. Had her muscles tense and ready to flee.<br /> <br /> She didn’t. She stood there, corner of the doorjamb digging into her spine, breath caught in her throat, heart racing.<br /> <br /> Tossing the clipboard aside, he stepped closer. His voice dropped to a husky, sexy note as he ducked his head and held her gaze. “Liar.”<br /> <br /> She bristled so hard, she was surprised the vibration of it didn’t shake the entire second floor.<br /> <br /> No one liked to be called a liar.<br /> <br /> Even if they were one.<br /> <br /> “Excuse me?” she asked in a tone guaranteed to shrink a lesser man.<br /> <br /> But instead of being cowed, or at the very least, sheepish, Urban’s grin turned sly and pleased.<br /> <br /> It was a good look on him.<br /> <br /> The b@st@rd.<br /> <br /> “It matters to you,” he said, soft and simple and certain. “What I do. Who I do it with.”<br /> <br /> Amazed at his arrogance and unnerved by his insight, she slowly shook her head. “Careful. Your ego’s showing.”<br /> <br /> “And since you seem confused,” he went on as if she hadn’t spoken, “let me make myself clear. I don’t want Miranda.”<br /> <br /> She swallowed to work some much-needed moisture back into her mouth. “Urban—”<br /> <br /> “I don’t want Miranda,” he repeated again, this time in a husky whisper that skimmed along Willow’s every nerve-ending. Had her skin tingling with awareness. The hair on her arms and nape of her neck rising in trepidation. “The only woman I want, the one woman I’ve always wanted, is you.”<br /> <br /> Holding On To Good - small town, friends to lovers romance with plenty of steam and swoon ❤️ <br /> <br /> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB09SBV19QS&h=AT2Rttuy38OS28IzEGywUkkb-ayfKrN9kY3S7cVaFyaY5o6geNYlQwoxv9tsuc6HdTlQNYPDROj4gaK9jZ1WPHx5mGnXsSMzWSuZKUyfxb3KRtLK8Xvz04EDK1IJSZSm4p_VVZV2ShD1aZ1F_VpwAQROwlSaVTohg4O8TQ" rel="nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank" data-lynx-mode="asynclazy">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09SBV19QS</a>	LEARN_MORE	https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09SBV19QS?maas=maas_adg	174699742664377	Beth Andrews	https://facebook.com/BethAndrewsAuthor	583	1	927,083,975,787,313	2024-03-17 02:00	person_profile	eligible	NONE	0	1	1	Learn more	Beth Andrews	120207181831820417	amazon.com	NONE	image	Holding On To Good	https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09SBV19QS?maas=maas_adg_279F97906CDFB9407C30A403FB57EAB1_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas	2024-03-17 09:26	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/432780521_218381588029120_8788171929330281618_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=A5baSgktMT4AX-vGA2i&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfAdeZAKNikV-cLrt6ogDQdkf86ylPdMjER3XONe7kWagg&oe=65FF0FEB	person_profile			3	Beth Andrews	2024-03-17 02:00	View Edit Delete
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621,459	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":621230}'	Yes	2024-03-20 00:40	active	294	435936079003226		Say Goodbye to Chronic Pain 🌟! Donay Chiropractic has got your back 💪! <br /> <br /> 👋 We've helped countless people overcome Sciatica, Neuropathy, Bulging Discs, and more. Claim your limited-time offer: $47 gets you a comprehensive evaluation, exam, and consultation!<br /> <br /> ⏰ Limited spots available per week.	CALL_NOW		507480259276125	Donay Chiropractic	https://facebook.com/donaychiro	1,609	1	1,123,140,605,546,258	2024-03-19 02:00	person_profile	eligible	NONE	0	1	1	Call now	Donay Chiropractic	6583926314724		NONE	video			2024-03-18 06:24	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/417574040_1173972373769413_1683618220624710040_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=pEHa4DcAJkEAX8LHDVn&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfC0cnN38KbBPCuD5OcPNP79j8LzFIIv9xY5G7AoHCu__Q&oe=65FF05C3	person_profile	Donay Life and Wellness Center	https://scontent-hou1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/417577416_1345977059424383_4028170096375315734_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=t7VyMvmpGMoAX8UoV1f&_nc_ht=scontent-hou1-1.xx&oh=00_AfCLc-bjasfKeStU1LxpaAfUN-ZcaaIFNIH3jWvl8cYIwQ&oe=660028BA	3	Donay Chiropractic	2024-03-18 02:00	View Edit Delete
621,666	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":621654}'	Yes	2024-03-20 00:40	active	294	781367287203764	24+ Tattoo Fails That Can't Be Unseen	These tattoo fails are legendary, and we can't unsee them no matter how hard we try	LEARN_MORE	https://parentztalk.com/shop-below-chair-ua/	104238192067446	Fox'oclock	https://facebook.com/100076064792214	2,822	1	876,342,790,928,138	2024-03-17 02:00	person_profile	eligible	NONE	0	1	1	Learn more	Fox'oclock	120207809247240560	parentztalk.com	NONE	image	So, you have finally decided to do it! You have gotten your nerve up and you have found your way to the tattoo shop. You sit in the waiting room eagerly nervous to get in that chair for your very first tattoo. But wait, what are you going to get inked? You freeze for a moment rummaging through your....	https://parentztalk.com/shop-below-chair-ua/	2024-03-17 14:38	https://scontent.fbtr1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/433621717_431538702598354_129022513139585008_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=FELiydKUBPwAX_GfQXU&_nc_ht=scontent.fbtr1-1.fna&oh=00_AfAK4mz5noaD8JIU5tuhCUJGjs9GM-TKHdcl8lc0my3aDQ&oe=65FEC127	person_profile	Fox'oclock	https://scontent.fbtr1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/432412552_25022223684092903_9106780785785162982_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=9eO8f5WqX3wAX_r0kX5&_nc_ht=scontent.fbtr1-1.fna&oh=00_AfBnPIO6tAPquIX5GYazEOJLo-RC-UOLSbhynWckDsuPDA&oe=65FF53C2	3	Fox'oclock	2024-03-17 02:00	View Edit Delete
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621,187	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":621197}'	Yes	2024-03-20 00:40	active	294	725849332943724	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻	"You think everyone behaves as shamelessly as you. Having an affair a married man and disregarding all the sacred vows of our joining."<br /> “Where is your evidence Luna Daciana?" Nikkini asked me mockingly.<br /> Evidence, is she really asking me for evidence of her cheating with my husband? I was so speechless from anger.<br /> Eden stalked towards me, "You devious woman, you even accused Nikkini your own sister. I never expected you to be so jealous, shameless, and vicious. I'm going to immediately break the mate bond with you. A woman like you does not deserve to be luna."<br /> "I accept the end of this marriage." I whispered in shock.<br /> I wanted to escape here immediately, but when I was about to walk away, I feel someone dragged me from behind and said:<br /> "Will you be my Luna?"<br /> _____________<br /> <br /> I LOVE THE SMELL of the orchids in my room each morning, I love the smell of the oil massaged into my skin each day, but I particularly love the smell of the scent my maids put on me tonight. I just hope Eden loves it too.<br /> My maids Lea and Brie worked so hard to prepare me tonight. Tonight might just be the night, I can feel it.<br /> Its my three-year wedding anniversary today.<br /> And even though I haven't seen Eden all day, I certainly hope to surprise him tonight.<br /> He doesn't come home all the time at night.<br /> Sometimes he has to settle pack conflict so he stays out all night. But tommorow is the pack's annual gala, and he needs to show up with me.<br /> The Luna of the Blood Diamond pack.<br /> I ensure things run smoothly around here, and no one knows this- "well except for Eden and I"<br /> My wolf Eva responded.<br /> "Shut up Eva"<br /> I do most of the paperwork and I make the alpha decisions. I basically run the pack, I do it to help Eden.<br /> Everyone thinks he runs the pack. And they all love him for it.<br /> So tonight he has to come home. He needs me for the festival tommorow.<br /> I had the castle dress maker specially make this night dress. Its meant to allure and trap a man's attention.<br /> "Not that we've ever been successful trapping Eden's attention."<br /> "Eva, that's enough."<br /> She's not wrong though, Eden and I have been celibate since our joining three years ago.<br /> That's why this night is so important to me. I hear the whispers, everyone expects me to start showing any moment from now. But how can I provide an heir without consummation?<br /> I waited patiently in my room for Eden to come home, I have heightened sense of hearing because of my Luna powers. This close to the festival, my senses are always heightened.<br /> Eden and I don't have the normal mate bond, so I don't have access to his location, mind or feelings.<br /> I didn't have to wait long though, because soon after I heard Eden coming down the passage.<br /> We have different rooms, but they're located beside each other, at the end of a narrow passage.<br /> In my excitement, I ran out of my room to welcome Eden home in my revealing night dress.<br /> Wait is that another person I smell?<br /> In shock, I tried to run back to my room but before I could run back to my room, Eden and Nikkini turned round the passage and saw me in my revealing night dress.<br /> I just stood there as my face turned really red. Eden just froze there staring at me in varying degrees of shock and disgust.<br /> "Why on earth are you dressed like a cheap hooker?" Eden asked with disgust in his eyes.<br /> I had put in so much effort to make tonight special, I couldn't reply him.<br /> Tears welled up in my eyes and I used my hand to cover my mouth as I choked and tried to hold back back the sobs threatening to rack my body.<br /> I can't give up this opportunity though, I need an heir and I need it fast. So I swallowed my pride.<br /> "Today is a special day, do you remember what it is?" I asked trembling slightly.<br /> "Tommorow is the pack's big day and the Lycan is coming to our pack. Cover yourself up and go to bed, I have to discuss security details with Nikkini. Don't disturb us."<br /> Nikkini just stood there looking at me with triumph in her eyes. She smiled at me as she and Eden went into the study and shut the door in my face.<br /> The maids waiting outside our rooms just looked at me with pity in their eyes.<br /> I tried so hard not to crumble right there in the passage and suddenly coming out to greet Eden seemed like such a foolish idea.<br /> As soon as I was safely beside my room, I crumbled with my back to the door and just cried for a very long time.<br /> Nikkini again, always Nikkini.<br /> Right from childhood, I have always had to deal with her ruining my life.<br /> My father, the alpha of the Moon Crystal pack adopted me when I was five years old.<br /> I don't remember much before I was adopted, I just remember my joy and the love that surrounded me.<br /> But that joy was short-lived. As I soon discovered my new sister was not happy to have me join her family.<br /> Nikkini made my life inferno. She bullied me at every turn and made me dread coming home.<br /> That was one of the reasons I was so happy to join with Eden.<br /> Eden represented a lot for me, freedom, power, and a chance to finally have my own family.<br /> Although soon after our joining, I discovered Eden and I didn't share the same hopes and dreams.<br /> He didn't want a wife, only a Luna.<br /> I remember how hurt I was after our joining when he didn't want to consummate our marriage.<br /> The way he would switch so fast. From the attentive alpha in the office during the day, to the cold husband at night.<br /> Overtime, I learnt to shield myself from expectations and feelings.<br /> But now, my position is not stable. I need an heir, it took me so long to find my own family.<br /> And yes, its not perfect, but its mine and I need to secure it.<br /> I wiped my tears and my ruined make up away and washed my face in the bathroom. I took a bathrobe and I wore it over my night dress.<br /> I don't care what Eden said, no matter how much Nikkini scorns me, I will consummate my marriage tonight, even if I have to dope Eden to do it.<br /> With a new motive in mind and a strengthened resolve, I stepped ou of my room and went to Eden's study.<br /> But before I could open the door, my heightened sense of hearing picked up sounds of love making.<br /> My heart pounded in my chest. The only person in the study with him is Nikkini, so what does that mean.<br /> Eva was so angry and I could feel her threathening to let loose. I held her back as I went closer to the door to confirm.<br /> I mean I know Nikkini hates me, but sleeping with my husband is a bit much, she's still my sister.<br /> Even before, I peeped through the door, I already knew that Nikkini would sleep with Eden in a heartbeat if it would mean causing me pain.<br /> In all the 20 years of knowing each other, Nikkini has never considered me a sister.<br /> I peeped through the door, and I saw both Eden and Nikkini entangled in each others arms on the study couch.<br /> The entire study was a mess, their clothes were scattered everywhere and they were having a conversation.<br /> "You know, this is the first time we're having intercourse in the study." Nikkini said as she lazily drew circles on Eden's chest.<br /> My heart broke even more hearing that, this means all this has been going on for a while.<br /> "I want to do it on Deanna's bed next time"<br /> "Deanna is so boring, her bed must be boring too, there's no need to do it there."<br /> "But thats where I want to do it next" Nikkini said pouting her lips.<br /> "Fine, next time we'll do it on Deanna's bed. Are you happy now?" Eden asked amused.<br /> "Very" Nikkini replied as she resumed pecking Eden.<br /> Eva was so angry she was practically growling. I just walked back to my room in a daze.<br /> I felt like I was underwater and I couldn't hear the sounds of the activities around me.<br /> The worst part about it all, is I have to pretend.<br /> I have to beat them at their own game, if I let on that I know about the cheating before the festival then Nikkini has won.<br /> I would lose my position as Luna and the power and family I gained.<br /> I have to make sure the festival runs smoothly, after the festival I cam confront them but not before.<br /> I wiped my tears, took off my robe and night dress. I crawled into bed undressed and crying silently. I allowed myself that much.<br /> Because come daylight tommorow, I will put on my brightest smile at the festival and carry on being the best Luna this pack has ever had. No mistakes, No excuses or I could lose it all.<br /> I tried my best to sleep. I really did, but I couldn't. Not after what I'd seen. I felt so much pain, I almost choked with it.<br /> I could still hear them, I mean its pretty difficult to fall asleep to the sound of your sister and husband having intercourse.<br /> Sometime in the morning, the sounds stopped, and I heard Nikkini leave and Eden get into the shower.<br /> I remember all the times Eden has made me feel so bad. His coldness towards me in private after our joining. His insistence on private rooms and the celibacy he inposed on me. Well now I know why.<br /> I wonder how long this affair has been going on for. I was lost in my thoughts when a knock on the door jarred me back to the present.<br /> I got up, wrapped my sheets around my body and went to open the door. I had barely unlocked the door, when Eden barged into my room.<br /> "What is this? Why are you not dressed?" He yelled angrily.<br /> I was too upset to reply him so I just kept mute.<br /> "You haven't even done your makeup or taken a bath. A Luna with such an ugly look like you cannot greet the honoured guest.<br /> So don't bother.<br /> And if you get in the Lycan's way or cause any kind of trouble today. I'll deal with you after the festival."<br /> After yelling, he pushed past me and stalked out the door to greet the guests first.<br /> He was still unaware, that I found out about him and Nikkini.<br /> After he left, I went about cleaning up and trying my best to get ready on time.<br /> While I was in the bath, my maids came to tell me that the dress I had commisioned to wear today got ruined while they were trying to deliver it.<br /> Apparently it now has a big hole an I cant wear it anymore.<br /> They were so scared to tell me, that I just let it slide. I decided to wear one of my other dresses.<br /> I knew it would be a bit plain compared to the dresses worn by the other Lunas, but I was already late to the function and a fancy dress was the last thing on my mind.<br /> When I was finally ready, I stepped out of my room with my guards at my heels and went to the festival.<br /> For a minute, I forgot all my troues and just gazed with happiness at the palpable joy in the air.<br /> Even from the front of the palace, I could see how successfuly planning had turned out. The masses were a beautiful sea of different colours.<br /> There was food, different varieties available. Music, I could spot some girls dancing around in delight.<br /> I had attended the festivities before, but it had never been hosted by my pack.<br /> I was so glad to see that it turned out amazing.<br /> I looked around searching for Eden, and I saw him socializing with the other alphas.<br /> The special ring I had prepared for the Lunas was alive and merry as the Lunas gracefully took part in the festivities.<br /> With a big smile on my face, I went to welcome and speak with the other Lunas. Some I knew, others I hadn't met.<br /> "Well, look who it is. If it isn't the Luna of the Blood diamond pack herself" Triss said as she welcomed with with a big hug.<br /> Triss is the Luna of the Crystal star pack and she's my dearest friend.<br /> "Hello Tri, I've really missed you" I replied with a small chuckle as I returned her hug.<br /> Triss held my hand and pulled me towards the other Lunas with a smile.<br /> "Daciana, welcome please join us." Yerna, one of the Lunas said with a smile.<br /> I smiled graciously as I hugged, pecked and engaged in polite conversation with some of the Lunas.<br /> "Oh, so you're the Luna of the blood Diamond? I wouldn't have guessed" One luna said smirking at me.<br /> I didn't recognize her, and I whispered that much in Triss's ear.<br /> Triss told me that she was the Luna of the Silent ruby pack. I heard, their alpha had mated with some rogue. I guess she was the one.<br /> "And who would you have guessed was the luna?" I asked her in reply with a small smile.<br /> "Oh that's easy love, the fashionable bubbling young woman over there" She said as she pointed a finger to one of the other rings.<br /> I followed the direction of her finger and saw that she was pointing to Nikkini.<br /> My heart fell through but I smiled widely and replied her "well, thank you. That girl over there is my sister and I picked out her dress. It gives me great joy to see you compliment her."<br /> Her face dropped and she looked at me surprised, and the other Lunas chuckled slightly laughing at her.<br /> "If you'll excuse me ladies, I have to see my husband about something. But please, by all means enjoy yourselves." I said as I turned and walked away with my guards behind me.<br /> I mean, I know my dress is a bit plain. But it still hurt that she thought Nikkini was the luna not me.<br /> Especially after a the trouble I went through to plan this festival.<br /> I was still walking over to Eden, when Nikkini blocked my part.<br /> "What do you want?" I asked as I let out a low breath in an attempt to calm myself.<br /> "Oh nothing, I just wanted to tell you that your dress is too - um rustic. You looked like a slave standing next to the other Lunas." I was so angry, yet I stilled my face and calmly replied her with a small mocking smile.<br /> "Well guess what, I'm not a slave I';m the Luna. And you are not.<br /> It doesn't matter how much you might want to be or how beautiful you become Nikkini. I'm still the<br /> Luna."<br /> I tried to walk past her, but she blocked my part again. It seemed like my words had struck a nerve because she was really angry.<br /> "You lying scheming bimbo. We all know you got your position as Luna by lying. Besides, if my family hadn't taken you in and adopted you, you would be dead by now."<br /> My guards wanted to react to her insulting me, but I held up a hand and they left her alone.<br /> "Not that It matters, but I did not lie to get my position.<br /> Eden, my husband chose to join with me.<br /> But you wouldn't understand that. Now excuse me."<br /> I said as I attempted to move past her, but she held me back with one hand and raised the other to hit me. I blocked her hand and pushed her away from me.<br /> Eden saw the commotion and came over to see what was going on. When I pushed Nikkini she fell into<br /> Eden arms and started crying.<br /> "Whats going on here?" Eden asked me as he held Nikkini and helped her stand upright.<br /> I wanted to reply but Nikkini.cut me off<br /> "Please help me, Daciana is jealous of my dress because its beautiful and she wants me to change the dress. I refused and she tried to hit me"<br /> I took one look at Eden and I just knew that there was nothing I could say that would discredit Nikkini.<br /> "You're supposed to be above petty squabbles and stupid jealousy, you're the Luna so start acting like it"<br /> while Eden was scolding me Nikkini who was still holding on to his arms smiled provocatively at me.<br /> "Just take a look at the person you're defending."<br /> I replied bitterly as I raised my hand to piont at Nikkini but Eden thought I was going to hit her again so he pushed my hand away with so much force, that I fell backwards.<br /> I would have fallen, but something held me. More precisely someone held me by my waist and set ne upright.<br /> Before I could turn to see who it was, I heard some of the guests whisper"Its Arnou"<br /> I was in absolute shock. I wasn't shocked that Eden pushed me, I wasn't shocked because the strong arm that caught me belonged to Arnou lycan king and our special guest for today. No what truly took my breath away was how majestic Arnou was.<br /> And I don't mean this in a casual sense, like this man could walk around without a crown and you would still be able to tell that he's a man of considerable power.<br /> He was so tall, that was the first thing I noticed. Arnou was incredibly handsome with a strong cut jaw.<br /> He had his shoulder length black hair tied back by a strip of leather. He wore an expensive armani suit and he smelled amazing, like a mixture of wood, dark chocolate and spices.<br /> I removed his hand clamped around my waist and hurriedly thanked him. He just nodded expressionlessly in return.<br /> By now almost everyone had followed the source of the commotion and was staring at us.<br /> Eden was staring speechlessly at Arnou, he quickly removed his arm from around Nikkini and she lost the support so fast she tripped and barely managed to keep upright.<br /> "Eden are we starting the conference first or do you want me to give you space to deal with family matters first." Arnou asked<br /> I don't know what was wrong with me, I've never had this kind of reaction to any man before.<br /> I placed a palm on my cheeks in an attempt to cool the rising heat there.<br /> "Conference first definitely" Eden replied.<br /> As he walked up to Arnou he whispered in Nikkini's ear.<br /> "I'll help you vent your anger later"<br /> He turned his head and glared at me "Let's go"<br /> We walked through the throng of people, the better part of them stepping aside for Eden and I to pass.<br /> The festival was in full swing at this point and I could tell everyone was having an immense amount of fun.<br /> At first Eden was just in front of me but I paused to listen to a small pack talking about the Lycan king<br /> Arnou and Eden ended up ahead of me.<br /> "He's the youngest lycan king we've ever had and apparently he has no mate yet." A teenage girl said.<br /> She stood with her pack of friends close to the refreshment table.<br /> "I heard he came to look for his mate this time. Thats why I wore this forest green dress. It makes my papillae look good and I heard he loves green" Her friend replied giggling.<br /> "Yeah I don't think it works like that, my pa told me lycans don't get fated mates, they are special in the sense that they have to find the people they love themselves." A young boy in the group said.<br /> "Your pa is a little bit close. But Lycans can have mates. But they're very rare and precious. So there's still a bit of hope for me and my forest green clad boobies." The girl retorted.<br /> The entire group laughed and continued talking in reduced voices. I was so engrossed in listening to their discussion that I had stopped walking.<br /> Eden noticed that my steps had slowed so he came back and held my arm. A bit forcefully while keeping a pleasant smile on his face.<br /> "Come darling we're going to be late" he said sweetly while digging his nails into my arm.<br /> I could not resist and push him away because we were in public and I could even hear someone sigh<br /> "They're so loving."<br /> What a joke, outside my appearance was solid but inside of me I was cracking and falling apart.<br /> We got to the center of the gala for the conference. I planned everything, I even wrote the pretty speech that Eden gave.<br /> But when it was time to cut the ribbon, I stood prettily at his side while he received all the honor.<br /> I looked around, the gala was in full swing and everyone was so happy.<br /> My smile was wavering and I didn't know how long I could keep up the facade of the loving luna.<br /> I walked towards the gardens with a heavy heart and a wide fake smile.<br /> I kept thinking over and over again.<br /> What do I do about Nikkini and Eden?<br /> How do I start the confrontation?<br /> And most importantly, what do I do if they decide to open their relationship?<br /> The embarrassment will be a lot to handle, because people might assume that the relationship ended because I could not provide Eden an heir.<br /> I was so lost in my thoughts about Nikkini and Eden that I did not notice on time, that someone was in front of me and I bumped into a hard chest.<br /> Arnou again!<br /> I knew by the spicy, woody scent, even before I looked up, I had bumped into Arnou again.<br /> My guards rushed to help me stand upright but Arnou helped me first. He put his arm around my waist and helped me stand upright.<br /> I looked up and him, and smiled a little bit. "Thank you, once again"<br /> "You've fallen twice now in a very short time. I wonder if there will be a third time.'<br /> So he has a sense of humor, my wolf smiled widely inside of me. But I was still wary of him. Because in my experience people are never just nice.<br /> I smiled politely in response and attempted to remove his arm from around my waist.<br /> But his grip was iron clad. I looked up at him and a small smile played on his lips.<br /> "You can let go of me now, I promise no more falls" I said with a small smile playing on my own lips.<br /> His grip loosened but he didn't take his hands off.<br /> I looked up at him, but he was staring behind me.<br /> I turned around to see what was behind me.<br /> Eden was stalking towards us with a very angry scowl on his face.<br /> "What are you guys doing?" He yelled in an angry voice<br /> I pushed away Arnou's hand from my waist and straightened up to look at the mouth of the garden where Eden was standing.<br /> Apparently, it was already time to show the important guest the new garden statue because standing closely behind Eden was Nikkini, the<br /> Lunas, and some other esteemed guests.<br /> "What exactly are you trying to do? Are you trying to seduce the Lycan king?" Nikkini asked me in a very loud voice while gesturing to the other Lunas.<br /> As expected, she never loses a chance to embarrass or undermine me.<br /> "Nikkini shut up and stay out of this, you have no idea what's going on."<br /> I replied her as I took a step away from Arnou.<br /> "Oh please, stop acting so innocent. We all know you tricked Alpha<br /> Eden into joining with you, now you're trying to seduce his majesty with the same method.<br /> I mean how a married woman can be so shameless is beyond me. Even if you have no regard for your marriage, at least have some regard for your position as luna." Nikkini outright attacked me with her words.<br /> I tried to explain, but before I could even speak a word, I was interrupted by Eden.<br /> "Just shut up, I'm not interested in what you have to say."<br /> I was so hurt and embarrassed. My husband just told me to shut up and took the side of my sister in front of this entire people.<br /> I have been dealing with the pressure in my chest all day, I came to the garden to try and unwind, but the entire argument is really getting to me.<br /> Before I could open my mouth and spew the loads of hurt in my heart, Arnou finally decided to step into the discussion.<br /> "Alright look everyone hold your horses. What actually happened is unlike what's going on in your head. She was just taking a stroll in the garden and tripped. All I did was help a little."<br /> His voice did little to calm the storm that was raging inside of me, I was so angry; I could feel my hands trembling. I pressed my lip in a thin line and tried to fist my palms at the side of my dress.<br /> "Please your majesty, for your own sake don't be fooled by Daciana.<br /> Her so called tripping was just a tactic. She did that just to get your attention."<br /> Arnou tried to reply, but I didn't let him. That anger that had been brewing inside me all day just came spilling out.<br /> "That's Luna Daciana to you. You do not hold any relevant position so you do not get to address me without my title. You think everyone behaves as shamelessly as you. Having an affair a married man and disregarding all the sacred vows of our joining."<br /> The whole place went silent and Nikkini went white with shock.<br /> "That...that's not true." Eden replied flustered.<br /> "Yes it is, and you bloody well know it. I heard the sounds of the two of you having intercourse yesterday night.<br /> That I kept silent all day is not because you deserve any mercy, but because I wanted the festival to go peacefully." I replied still trembling with anger."<br /> "All I hear is a lot of talk, where is your evidence Luna Daciana?" Nikkini asked me mockingly.<br /> Evidence, is she really asking me for evidence of her cheating with my husband? I was so speechless from anger.<br /> Eden looked so smug; it took all my willpower not to smack that stupid smug smile off his face. "You need to stop assuming things. Nikkini and I were just discussing security Issues. I even informed you about it."<br /> "What exactly do you take me for, that you'll just do and say anything you feel like and I'll take it?"<br /> I yelled at him in so much anger, I could feel tears streaming down my face. I don't care that we're in front of so many important people. I'm tired of being used, humiliated, and discarded.<br /> I thought that when I got married it would be better, but here I am back to square one. Facing the same problems I had to tolerate while growing up.<br /> Eden stalked towards me, that same sickening smile on his face. "So you came to the garden alone in an attempt to seduce the Lycan king,<br /> but now that you have been caught, you're attempting to falsely accuse me of cheating?" He roared in a false outrage<br /> "You devious woman, you even accused Nikkini your own sister. I never expected you to be so jealous, shameless, and vicious. I'm going to immediately break the mate bond with you. A woman like you does not deserve to be luna."<br /> I panicked plain and simple. I could barely hear anything over the loud sound of bells in my ear. Yes I wanted to confront them about the cheating, but I never thought I would get divorced on the day of the celebration.<br /> It's not that I'm holding on to Eden, No. He has proved time and time again that he's a piece of trash.<br /> But the pack, being their luna, holding their hands, knowing their names and the names of their loved ones.<br /> The way they look up to me with so much love makes me feel like I finally have a family of my own. I enjoy being Luna, and I'm a really good one If I do say so myself.<br /> I don't mind losing Eden but I can't lose the pack. So no I won't accept this divorce.<br /> "No, I won't let you do that. I refuse this divorce." I said quietly in a small calm voice.<br /> "You don't control what I can and cannot do, I Eden, Alpha of the blood diamond pack, reject you as my mate and strip you of your position as Luna."<br /> Eden said the official bond breaking words.<br /> I felt my soul cleave into two as the weak mate bond was pulled apart inside me. Even my wolf whimpered a bit from the pain, not the physical kind, but the soul wrecking kind.<br /> I never really loved Eden, I just loved the idea of what he represented for me. The freedom, the power, and the ability to finally have a family of my own.<br /> He never really gave me what I wanted anyway; all he did was serve me disappointment after disappointment for the full three years of marriage.<br /> I know my marriage has been toxic, but I was holding on to the sense of security offered by my position as Luna of the pack.<br /> "I accept the end of this marriage." I whispered in shock.<br /> Tears spilled down my eyes, as I stared at the mass of people standing opposite me at the end of the garden walk.<br /> I was so humiliated; I could hear the whispers of the other Lunas. I could feel their mocking pity. I had to be the first Luna to get divorced on such a big occasion as the annual festival.<br /> I could see Nikkini smiling mockingly at me. I'm very sure she was the one who planned and instigated everything.<br /> All the anger and fight just bled out of me.<br /> I wanted to escape here immediately, but when I was about to walk away, I feel someone dragged me from behind and said:<br /> "Will you be my Luna?"	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621,190	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":621195}'	Yes	2024-03-20 00:40	active	294	779294270354367	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻	"Hailey Anderson is an intelligent, graceful, and elegant young lady and she is someone you need by your side when you take over the company" my father spoke trying to convince me. "But most of all, she knows how to handle family. You'll be lucky to have her."<br /> "And what if I refuse?"<br /> "Then you can peck your inheritance goodbye. And I will also pull out my shares in your company. In other words- you can't refuse"<br /> I quickly composed myself and put on my poker face not showing any emotions. So this is what he left to do? He left me in the middle of our wedding party to go and have slept with a random chick. <br /> "I don't know you and I don't plan on getting to know you either," he said. "I was forced into this marriage by my family but no one can compel me to accept you as my wife. I don't care about you or this marriage. It's meaningless. So let's stay our separate ways and carry on with our lives like we did before today. We're nothing but strangers and I plan for it to remain that way."<br /> "I'll get my things and move out tomorrow. But you better have a good explanation for your family, when they ask why."<br /> ————————<br /> Nathan Rodriguez<br /> "Marriage? Me? Why?" , I asked, in a stunned tone. "I'm not ready to get married, and that to, to a person I don't even know! I don't want an arranged marriage!" I said trying to talk them out of this simple bizarre plan.<br /> "You still have time to get to know her" my father responded. "The marriage is set for next month, so you have a whole month to court her."<br /> "So you've set my marriage without my consent? This is insane!"<br /> "Son, I'm sick of your ways" my grandfather added. "All your partying, one-night-stands and playboy attitude, is ruining our name and reputation. It's time you settled down and become more serious about life. Only then will you be taken seriously."<br /> "There has already been murmurs among the board members" my father warned. "They think you're neither capable, nor worthy enough to be CEO. The media has done nothing to improve your reputation and if this goes on we'll soon be facing a crisis. If you want to be the next CEO after me, you need to show the board and our investors, you're capable of responsibility and mature enough to run such a firm. The face of the company needs to be a strong and powerful leader, someone to look up to, an inspiration, someone people respect and take seriously. Not someone who is a regular face on frontpage of celebrity gossip or someone whose credentials are being voted sexiest man. This is corporate business not Hollywood."<br /> "You should be glad that despite it all, the Andersons have agreed to this marriage. Do you really want to ruin our friendship with them?" Grandpa chimed in.<br /> "Hailey Anderson is an intelligent, graceful and elegant young lady and she is someone you need by your side when you take over the company" my father spoke trying to convince me. "But most of all, she knows how to handle family. You'll be lucky to have her."<br /> "And what if I refuse?" I asked not really wanting to know the answer. You see, my grandfather was a ruthless man and absolutely stubborn. He had his way of getting what he wanted.<br /> "If you refuse," grandpa began, looking me dead in the eye and fixing me with a cold glare, "Then you can peck your inheritance goodbye. And I will also pull out my shares in your company. In other words- you can't refuse"<br /> Then I knew it. I was doomed to be in a loveless marriage.<br /> Hailey Anderson<br /> I was in a New York cáfe waiting for my fiancee to show up. Today was supposed to be our first 'date'<br /> Fiancee. The word seemed foreign on my tongue. I'm not the romantic sort. I don't believe in love. The only love I believe is true is the love of my family. I do believe in relationships though. I'm not exactly the, love-at-first-sight, happily-ever-after, kinda person, but I'd say marriage and starting a family has its own importance in my life albeit not my topmost priority.<br /> Two days ago my grandparents brought a proposal for me. A marriage proposal to their best friend's grandson, Nathaniel Rodriguez.<br /> Our marriage is also to bring together two great businesses. That's what it was- a business deal. But like I said earlier, I wasn't thinking about love or anything. Give me a good, understanding, trustworthy, honest and cooperative man and I'll make do. I don't want gifts and roses. Just companionship and support. I was a very independent and self made woman. I don't need my husband to push me up to great heights, just for him to be by my side when I make my way up.<br /> Nathan Rodriguez p.o.v<br /> He was in his office when he's secretary's voice sounded through the intercom.<br /> "Sir, there is a Ms Anderson on the line, wanting to talk to you. Should I put her through?"<br /> "Yes please," he replied. 'This should be fun' he thought to himself.<br /> "Ms Anderson, to what do I owe this pleasure?" I put on the charming voice when in reality, I was burning with hatred for the woman I would soon be marrying.<br /> "Pleasure? You don't say Mr. Rodriguez," her smooth and beautiful voice startled me even though it was full of annoyance. It was toned like a lady's but firm and assertive, full of authority. "I don't enjoy being stood up. Its not a gentleman's trait and not something I'd expect from someone who people speak so highly about. And its not something I'd expect from Alex's grandson either."<br /> "Ms. Anderson, I'm so sorry," I said pretending to be sorry when actually I was gritting my teeth at her audacity. "I've been so busy lately its quite possible my secretary slotted two appointments at the same time. I'm truly sorry for the inconvenience I've caused you. Please, how can I make it up to you?"<br /> "There's no need for that. Perhaps we can work out a meeting when you have time. I'll ask my secretary to get in touch with yours," she said.<br /> "That'll be great. I'll see to it that there is no error this time," I assured her.<br /> After the call ended, I called my secretary and specifically asked her that should she recieve a call from Ms Anderson's representative, she should in no way arrange a meeting. I asked her to stall, make excuses, do whatever it takes but at no cost were we meeting. I wasn't interested in her in the slightest and had no intention of going on a date with her or even making our relationship pleasant. My life had turned upside down ever since this marriage announcement and someone was going to pay.<br /> Hailey<br /> Today was the day I got married to a complete stranger. Yes I hadn't even seen my future husband in person, much less speak to him. I had tried reaching out a couple of times but there had been no response.<br /> "Oh dear! Don't you look beautiful!" Mrs. Sophia Rodriguez, Nathan's grandmother said giving me a huge hug.<br /> "Thanks, Mrs. Rodriguez" I replied politely.<br /> "Oh hush now," she said in a stern voice, "it's grandmother to you. You can call us Sophia and Alex."<br /> I gave her a bright smile. Mr. Alexander Rodriguez was standing there with a proud look on his face.<br /> "Where's that silly grandson of mine, now" he asked.<br /> "He was just here, greeting some guests" I looked around, searching for my husband, but couldn't spot him. Alex had an annoyed look on his face. He called out to someone and suddenly a man was standing before him with his head bowed I a respectful stance.<br /> "Where's my grandson, Robert?" Alex asked him in a cold voice.<br /> "He left, sir" Robert replied in a scared voice.<br /> There was anger in Alex's voice when he spoke again, "What do you mean, he left! This is his wedding for god's sake!"<br /> Not wanting the situation to escalate, or to ruin their joyful mood, I quickly stepped in.<br /> "It must have been a really important thing then," I said giving them a convincing smile "it's not like he would leave if it wasn't."<br /> I didn't know anything about him but I still said that to pacify his raging grandparents. They seemed to calm down, but oh, I was far from calm. I was internally fuming that he left me in the middle of our reception like this. Oh wait till I get home and get my hands on him.<br /> As the driver pulled up in the driveway, I took a while to admire Nathan's house. Now mine too. Not a home, but a house. It was a modern mansion and it was beautiful. Smaller than my grandparents or my parents old mansion, but more than comfortable for the two of us.<br /> Nathan's driver, Mr Taylor, who drove me here, opened the door for me as I stepped out, thanking him. The doors to the mansion opened and there stood a man in his late 50s, dressed in a suit and tie, with a wide grin on his face. He had grey eyes and a balding head, there was kindness in his eyes and he seemed to be an amiable fellow. He bowed his head as I approached.<br /> "Welcome Mrs. Rodriguez, we've been waiting for you" he said in a slight British accent. "My name is Edward John and I am the butler here."<br /> "Thank you Mr. John." I said giving him a smile, I had a feeling I was going to like him. "I'm tired and would like to rest. Would mind showing me to my room."<br /> "I understand Mam, but sir has requested your presence in his study as soon as you arrive," he said apologetically.<br /> So he was already home? I wonder why he left earlier without saying a word.<br /> "Ok. Take me to him"<br /> He led me inside and I must say the interior designer did a fantastic job on this place. The intricate designs were precise and gave the mansion an edgy modern look. The whole decor screamed money. We stopped infront of a double door and Mr John knocked twice. From the other side, I could hear sounds of ... moaning? which stopped as soon as the knock was heard. Then there came some ruffling sound, some hurried movements and after a minute or two I was starting to get impatient, and lifted my hand to knock again when I heard the deep voice of my husband say "Come in". Mr John shot me an apologetic and guilty look, which I couldn't understand, before he pushed the door open.<br /> I stepped in and was shocked by the sight in front of me. There stood my husband, leaning against a huge table and buttoning up his shirt. There was lipstick stains on his collar and before him stood a blonde girl wearing a very revealing dress, if you could call it that, and excessive makeup. She straightened her dress and leaned forward to place a lingering peck on my husband's cheek. His hand snaked around her waist as he pulled her closer.<br /> "Wait for me in my room" he told her, completely ignoring my presence in the room. "I'll be there soon, so we can continue."<br /> She gave him another quick peck, this time on the lips, and purred in a seductive tone, "don't take too long."<br /> She then walked out of the room but not before shooting me a smug look. The door closed behind her, leaving me alone with my so called husband. I quickly composed myself and put on my poker face not showing any emotions. So this is what he left to do? He left me in the middle of our wedding party to go and have sleep with a random chick? The nerve of this guy!<br /> He handed me an envelope and took a seat on the sofa and proceeded to make himself a drink. I sat down on the seat farthest from him and pulled out some papers from the envelope. I looked up at him and he motioned for me to read it. We sat there in silence as I flipped through the obscure clauses of our marriage.<br /> 1. This is a meaningless wedding and you're only my wife on paper. You have no rights over me.<br /> 2. Don't talk to me unless necessary, don't question me or my decisions.<br /> 3. You can't disclose our marriage to anyone.<br /> 4. Don't interfere in my business.<br /> 5. Never question my affairs or whoever I'm with.<br /> 6. You're free to have an affair with whoever you want.<br /> 7. Don't get pregnant with another man's child.<br /> 8. We must stay married for two years.<br /> 9. When this marriage is made public, you must accompany me to all functions and events.<br /> 10. Our families can't know of this arrangement.<br /> I was trying hard to control my rage. But if you were looking at me you would never be able to tell. I had trained myself to not let my emotions show, from early on as it is crucial for any good lawyer. I put the papers down and fixed my husband with a cold gaze. He set his glass of whiskey aside then looked up at me.<br /> "This isn't legally binding, you know," I told him.<br /> "I know," he said. "But you'll follow it all the same if you know what's good for you."<br /> "Or else?" I challenged him.<br /> "Or else there'll be consequences," he said standing up.<br /> "I don't know you and I don't plan on getting to know you either," he said. "I was forced into this marriage by my family but no one can compel me to accept you as my wife. I don't care about you or this marriage. It's meaningless. So let's stay our separate ways and carry on with our lives like we did before today. We're nothing but strangers and I plan for it to remain that way."<br /> He then paused and tried to gauge my reaction but didn't get any.<br /> "I hope everything is clear" he spoke again.<br /> "Crystal" I gritted out. It was official. I was married to a jerk.<br /> It's been more than a month now since I got married. Nathan and I haven't spoken since our wedding day when he handed me those obscene "rules". Not that I minded. In the morning, I wake up and prepare breakfast for us, even though there is an elderly maid, Marie, who is supposed to be the maid and cook. But I still make breakfast because it makes me feel good and gives me some sense of being married even though neither I nor him acknowledge it. Sometimes if I'm home early I even cook dinner. We've never had a meal together though. Nathan arrives late at night after I've eaten, and if he arrives early, he's .... preoccupied. I leave his dinner in the microwave so he can warm it up when he arrives. If we meet in the hallway, we just ignore each other.<br /> Every night he comes home with a different girl and all night long I can hear their moans and cries. But come morning there is no trace of these girls in the house. To be honest, I haven't seen him with the same girl twice. One night is strictly one night I guess. From where he gets all these girls every night is seriously beyond me. Sometimes when I can't take it, I spend the night in my penthouse in upstate NYC. And true to his word he never bothers about my whereabouts.<br /> I came home late and exhausted tonight. There was a lot of work and I even had a hearing in court, and even though I won, it was tedious with all the arguing that went on. I was physically and mentally exhausted. All I wanted now was a good night's sleep. It was around 11:30 but Nathan wasn't home yet. I ate the dinner Marie had prepared, showered, changed and by 1:30 I was in bed. But my prayers for a good sound sleep were not answered. At 2:00 I heard the front door close, which meant Nathan was home. A few minutes later I could hear him come upstairs and by the sound of the footsteps, I could tell he had company. I was listening to them make-out outside my door.<br /> Our bedrooms were adjacent, next to each other. It was a king/queen room, like typical of the olden times when the king and queen had different chambers. Hmm ... like game of thrones. Then he'd be king Robert and I'd be queen Cersei. Ew no, no I wasn't Cersei. I'd never do my own brother. Yuck. But Nathan could easily be Robert, what with all his partying, drinking and not to mention whoring.<br /> So due to our rooms being next to each other, I could hear all that was going on, and the bimbo he was with today wasn't exactly the quite type. Her screams were deafening, and I'm not even exaggerating. After tossing and turning I still couldn't fall asleep. I was really tired and couldn't sleep because of my jerk of a husband. So I got up and grabbed my phone.<br /> A mischevious grin made its way to my face. I connected my phone to the Bluetooth sound system of the mansion and put gospel music on full blast. They really need God to purify their souls. Maybe he can make them see the light. I even chanted the exorcism lines like they did in horror movies, to drive all the evil away from the other room.<br /> The moans stopped. Looks like my plan worked. See, God always wins over evil. I was about to turn the music down and go to bed, when a large bang sounded on my door. Oh-oh. I put off the music and got out of bed, grabbing a robe, I opened the door. There stood my husband, looking really really pissed. If this was a animated cartoon, there might have been smoke coming out of his ears. He stood there, wearing nothing but his boxers and I could tell they were pulled on in a hurry. My eyes trailed over his body, his hard abs and muscles. But I stopped myself from checking him out and looked at his face, only to find him ... checking me out?<br /> I looked down and .... oh! !<br /> I was wearing a red satin nightgown, that reached upto my mid thigh, and had lace on top, with spaghetti straps.<br /> I usually never wear these things at home. I only wear them when I'm out for business trips and living in hotels. In the closed confines of my room, I prefer pyjamas and baggy t-shirts. But today as I was really tired, I just grabbed the first thing that came to my hand, not really aware what I was putting on.<br /> Nathan was still pretty much eye-raping me and his gaze on me was making me uncomfortable. But I'd never let it show. I snapped my fingers in front of him to get his attention.<br /> "Hello?" I said in an annoyed tone.<br /> He snapped out and then returned to his angry self.<br /> "What's with the music"<br /> "Just felt like it" I replied giving him a smug look.<br /> "Felt like it? '' he roared, looking at me in disbelief. " It's 3:00 in the night for god's sake! "<br /> "Oh, so you do know the time. I was thinking you didn't."<br /> "Whatever's that supposed to mean" well he seems annoyed now, but still doesn't compare to my anger.<br /> "I'm trying to sleep here and you're screams are making it difficult. I couldn't sleep, so I started praying for your soul. You really do need Jesus." I told him innocently. But he was only getting more agitated.<br /> "This is my house and I will do as I please! I will scream and as loudly as I like!"<br /> I gave him the smile I give my opponent when I've got them. Because I pretty much got him here.<br /> "So sorry" I told him in a calm voice. "I'll get my things and move out tomorrow. But you better have a good explanation for your family, when they ask why."<br /> His face dropped. See, I know I have him. But in reality, I really wanted out. Living here was not really pleasant. But if I moved, then all the unnecessary questions would come, which I wouldn't be able to answer.<br /> "We'll try to be quite." He told me and turned to leave, but not without checking me out again. I had to roll my eyes at his behaviour.	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621,201	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":621195}'	Yes	2024-03-20 00:40	active	294	1791854377947573	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻	"Hailey Anderson is an intelligent, graceful, and elegant young lady and she is someone you need by your side when you take over the company" my father spoke trying to convince me. "But most of all, she knows how to handle family. You'll be lucky to have her."<br /> "And what if I refuse?"<br /> "Then you can peck your inheritance goodbye. And I will also pull out my shares in your company. In other words- you can't refuse"<br /> I quickly composed myself and put on my poker face not showing any emotions. So this is what he left to do? He left me in the middle of our wedding party to go and have slept with a random chick. <br /> "I don't know you and I don't plan on getting to know you either," he said. "I was forced into this marriage by my family but no one can compel me to accept you as my wife. I don't care about you or this marriage. It's meaningless. So let's stay our separate ways and carry on with our lives like we did before today. We're nothing but strangers and I plan for it to remain that way."<br /> "I'll get my things and move out tomorrow. But you better have a good explanation for your family, when they ask why."<br /> ————————<br /> Nathan Rodriguez<br /> "Marriage? Me? Why?" , I asked, in a stunned tone. "I'm not ready to get married, and that to, to a person I don't even know! I don't want an arranged marriage!" I said trying to talk them out of this simple bizarre plan.<br /> "You still have time to get to know her" my father responded. "The marriage is set for next month, so you have a whole month to court her."<br /> "So you've set my marriage without my consent? This is insane!"<br /> "Son, I'm sick of your ways" my grandfather added. "All your partying, one-night-stands and playboy attitude, is ruining our name and reputation. It's time you settled down and become more serious about life. 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Grandpa chimed in.<br /> "Hailey Anderson is an intelligent, graceful and elegant young lady and she is someone you need by your side when you take over the company" my father spoke trying to convince me. "But most of all, she knows how to handle family. You'll be lucky to have her."<br /> "And what if I refuse?" I asked not really wanting to know the answer. You see, my grandfather was a ruthless man and absolutely stubborn. He had his way of getting what he wanted.<br /> "If you refuse," grandpa began, looking me dead in the eye and fixing me with a cold glare, "Then you can peck your inheritance goodbye. And I will also pull out my shares in your company. In other words- you can't refuse"<br /> Then I knew it. I was doomed to be in a loveless marriage.<br /> Hailey Anderson<br /> I was in a New York cáfe waiting for my fiancee to show up. Today was supposed to be our first 'date'<br /> Fiancee. The word seemed foreign on my tongue. I'm not the romantic sort. I don't believe in love. The only love I believe is true is the love of my family. I do believe in relationships though. I'm not exactly the, love-at-first-sight, happily-ever-after, kinda person, but I'd say marriage and starting a family has its own importance in my life albeit not my topmost priority.<br /> Two days ago my grandparents brought a proposal for me. A marriage proposal to their best friend's grandson, Nathaniel Rodriguez.<br /> Our marriage is also to bring together two great businesses. That's what it was- a business deal. But like I said earlier, I wasn't thinking about love or anything. Give me a good, understanding, trustworthy, honest and cooperative man and I'll make do. I don't want gifts and roses. Just companionship and support. I was a very independent and self made woman. I don't need my husband to push me up to great heights, just for him to be by my side when I make my way up.<br /> Nathan Rodriguez p.o.v<br /> He was in his office when he's secretary's voice sounded through the intercom.<br /> "Sir, there is a Ms Anderson on the line, wanting to talk to you. Should I put her through?"<br /> "Yes please," he replied. 'This should be fun' he thought to himself.<br /> "Ms Anderson, to what do I owe this pleasure?" I put on the charming voice when in reality, I was burning with hatred for the woman I would soon be marrying.<br /> "Pleasure? You don't say Mr. Rodriguez," her smooth and beautiful voice startled me even though it was full of annoyance. It was toned like a lady's but firm and assertive, full of authority. "I don't enjoy being stood up. Its not a gentleman's trait and not something I'd expect from someone who people speak so highly about. And its not something I'd expect from Alex's grandson either."<br /> "Ms. Anderson, I'm so sorry," I said pretending to be sorry when actually I was gritting my teeth at her audacity. "I've been so busy lately its quite possible my secretary slotted two appointments at the same time. I'm truly sorry for the inconvenience I've caused you. Please, how can I make it up to you?"<br /> "There's no need for that. Perhaps we can work out a meeting when you have time. I'll ask my secretary to get in touch with yours," she said.<br /> "That'll be great. I'll see to it that there is no error this time," I assured her.<br /> After the call ended, I called my secretary and specifically asked her that should she recieve a call from Ms Anderson's representative, she should in no way arrange a meeting. I asked her to stall, make excuses, do whatever it takes but at no cost were we meeting. I wasn't interested in her in the slightest and had no intention of going on a date with her or even making our relationship pleasant. My life had turned upside down ever since this marriage announcement and someone was going to pay.<br /> Hailey<br /> Today was the day I got married to a complete stranger. Yes I hadn't even seen my future husband in person, much less speak to him. I had tried reaching out a couple of times but there had been no response.<br /> "Oh dear! Don't you look beautiful!" Mrs. Sophia Rodriguez, Nathan's grandmother said giving me a huge hug.<br /> "Thanks, Mrs. Rodriguez" I replied politely.<br /> "Oh hush now," she said in a stern voice, "it's grandmother to you. You can call us Sophia and Alex."<br /> I gave her a bright smile. Mr. Alexander Rodriguez was standing there with a proud look on his face.<br /> "Where's that silly grandson of mine, now" he asked.<br /> "He was just here, greeting some guests" I looked around, searching for my husband, but couldn't spot him. Alex had an annoyed look on his face. He called out to someone and suddenly a man was standing before him with his head bowed I a respectful stance.<br /> "Where's my grandson, Robert?" Alex asked him in a cold voice.<br /> "He left, sir" Robert replied in a scared voice.<br /> There was anger in Alex's voice when he spoke again, "What do you mean, he left! This is his wedding for god's sake!"<br /> Not wanting the situation to escalate, or to ruin their joyful mood, I quickly stepped in.<br /> "It must have been a really important thing then," I said giving them a convincing smile "it's not like he would leave if it wasn't."<br /> I didn't know anything about him but I still said that to pacify his raging grandparents. They seemed to calm down, but oh, I was far from calm. I was internally fuming that he left me in the middle of our reception like this. Oh wait till I get home and get my hands on him.<br /> As the driver pulled up in the driveway, I took a while to admire Nathan's house. Now mine too. Not a home, but a house. It was a modern mansion and it was beautiful. Smaller than my grandparents or my parents old mansion, but more than comfortable for the two of us.<br /> Nathan's driver, Mr Taylor, who drove me here, opened the door for me as I stepped out, thanking him. The doors to the mansion opened and there stood a man in his late 50s, dressed in a suit and tie, with a wide grin on his face. He had grey eyes and a balding head, there was kindness in his eyes and he seemed to be an amiable fellow. He bowed his head as I approached.<br /> "Welcome Mrs. Rodriguez, we've been waiting for you" he said in a slight British accent. "My name is Edward John and I am the butler here."<br /> "Thank you Mr. John." I said giving him a smile, I had a feeling I was going to like him. "I'm tired and would like to rest. Would mind showing me to my room."<br /> "I understand Mam, but sir has requested your presence in his study as soon as you arrive," he said apologetically.<br /> So he was already home? I wonder why he left earlier without saying a word.<br /> "Ok. Take me to him"<br /> He led me inside and I must say the interior designer did a fantastic job on this place. The intricate designs were precise and gave the mansion an edgy modern look. The whole decor screamed money. We stopped infront of a double door and Mr John knocked twice. From the other side, I could hear sounds of ... moaning? which stopped as soon as the knock was heard. Then there came some ruffling sound, some hurried movements and after a minute or two I was starting to get impatient, and lifted my hand to knock again when I heard the deep voice of my husband say "Come in". Mr John shot me an apologetic and guilty look, which I couldn't understand, before he pushed the door open.<br /> I stepped in and was shocked by the sight in front of me. There stood my husband, leaning against a huge table and buttoning up his shirt. There was lipstick stains on his collar and before him stood a blonde girl wearing a very revealing dress, if you could call it that, and excessive makeup. She straightened her dress and leaned forward to place a lingering peck on my husband's cheek. His hand snaked around her waist as he pulled her closer.<br /> "Wait for me in my room" he told her, completely ignoring my presence in the room. "I'll be there soon, so we can continue."<br /> She gave him another quick peck, this time on the lips, and purred in a seductive tone, "don't take too long."<br /> She then walked out of the room but not before shooting me a smug look. The door closed behind her, leaving me alone with my so called husband. I quickly composed myself and put on my poker face not showing any emotions. So this is what he left to do? He left me in the middle of our wedding party to go and have sleep with a random chick? The nerve of this guy!<br /> He handed me an envelope and took a seat on the sofa and proceeded to make himself a drink. I sat down on the seat farthest from him and pulled out some papers from the envelope. I looked up at him and he motioned for me to read it. We sat there in silence as I flipped through the obscure clauses of our marriage.<br /> 1. This is a meaningless wedding and you're only my wife on paper. You have no rights over me.<br /> 2. Don't talk to me unless necessary, don't question me or my decisions.<br /> 3. You can't disclose our marriage to anyone.<br /> 4. Don't interfere in my business.<br /> 5. Never question my affairs or whoever I'm with.<br /> 6. You're free to have an affair with whoever you want.<br /> 7. Don't get pregnant with another man's child.<br /> 8. We must stay married for two years.<br /> 9. When this marriage is made public, you must accompany me to all functions and events.<br /> 10. Our families can't know of this arrangement.<br /> I was trying hard to control my rage. But if you were looking at me you would never be able to tell. I had trained myself to not let my emotions show, from early on as it is crucial for any good lawyer. I put the papers down and fixed my husband with a cold gaze. He set his glass of whiskey aside then looked up at me.<br /> "This isn't legally binding, you know," I told him.<br /> "I know," he said. "But you'll follow it all the same if you know what's good for you."<br /> "Or else?" I challenged him.<br /> "Or else there'll be consequences," he said standing up.<br /> "I don't know you and I don't plan on getting to know you either," he said. "I was forced into this marriage by my family but no one can compel me to accept you as my wife. I don't care about you or this marriage. It's meaningless. So let's stay our separate ways and carry on with our lives like we did before today. We're nothing but strangers and I plan for it to remain that way."<br /> He then paused and tried to gauge my reaction but didn't get any.<br /> "I hope everything is clear" he spoke again.<br /> "Crystal" I gritted out. It was official. I was married to a jerk.<br /> It's been more than a month now since I got married. Nathan and I haven't spoken since our wedding day when he handed me those obscene "rules". Not that I minded. In the morning, I wake up and prepare breakfast for us, even though there is an elderly maid, Marie, who is supposed to be the maid and cook. But I still make breakfast because it makes me feel good and gives me some sense of being married even though neither I nor him acknowledge it. Sometimes if I'm home early I even cook dinner. We've never had a meal together though. Nathan arrives late at night after I've eaten, and if he arrives early, he's .... preoccupied. I leave his dinner in the microwave so he can warm it up when he arrives. If we meet in the hallway, we just ignore each other.<br /> Every night he comes home with a different girl and all night long I can hear their moans and cries. But come morning there is no trace of these girls in the house. To be honest, I haven't seen him with the same girl twice. One night is strictly one night I guess. From where he gets all these girls every night is seriously beyond me. Sometimes when I can't take it, I spend the night in my penthouse in upstate NYC. And true to his word he never bothers about my whereabouts.<br /> I came home late and exhausted tonight. There was a lot of work and I even had a hearing in court, and even though I won, it was tedious with all the arguing that went on. I was physically and mentally exhausted. All I wanted now was a good night's sleep. It was around 11:30 but Nathan wasn't home yet. I ate the dinner Marie had prepared, showered, changed and by 1:30 I was in bed. But my prayers for a good sound sleep were not answered. At 2:00 I heard the front door close, which meant Nathan was home. A few minutes later I could hear him come upstairs and by the sound of the footsteps, I could tell he had company. I was listening to them make-out outside my door.<br /> Our bedrooms were adjacent, next to each other. It was a king/queen room, like typical of the olden times when the king and queen had different chambers. Hmm ... like game of thrones. Then he'd be king Robert and I'd be queen Cersei. Ew no, no I wasn't Cersei. I'd never do my own brother. Yuck. But Nathan could easily be Robert, what with all his partying, drinking and not to mention whoring.<br /> So due to our rooms being next to each other, I could hear all that was going on, and the bimbo he was with today wasn't exactly the quite type. Her screams were deafening, and I'm not even exaggerating. After tossing and turning I still couldn't fall asleep. I was really tired and couldn't sleep because of my jerk of a husband. So I got up and grabbed my phone.<br /> A mischevious grin made its way to my face. I connected my phone to the Bluetooth sound system of the mansion and put gospel music on full blast. They really need God to purify their souls. Maybe he can make them see the light. I even chanted the exorcism lines like they did in horror movies, to drive all the evil away from the other room.<br /> The moans stopped. Looks like my plan worked. See, God always wins over evil. I was about to turn the music down and go to bed, when a large bang sounded on my door. Oh-oh. I put off the music and got out of bed, grabbing a robe, I opened the door. There stood my husband, looking really really pissed. If this was a animated cartoon, there might have been smoke coming out of his ears. He stood there, wearing nothing but his boxers and I could tell they were pulled on in a hurry. My eyes trailed over his body, his hard abs and muscles. But I stopped myself from checking him out and looked at his face, only to find him ... checking me out?<br /> I looked down and .... oh! !<br /> I was wearing a red satin nightgown, that reached upto my mid thigh, and had lace on top, with spaghetti straps.<br /> I usually never wear these things at home. I only wear them when I'm out for business trips and living in hotels. In the closed confines of my room, I prefer pyjamas and baggy t-shirts. But today as I was really tired, I just grabbed the first thing that came to my hand, not really aware what I was putting on.<br /> Nathan was still pretty much eye-raping me and his gaze on me was making me uncomfortable. But I'd never let it show. I snapped my fingers in front of him to get his attention.<br /> "Hello?" I said in an annoyed tone.<br /> He snapped out and then returned to his angry self.<br /> "What's with the music"<br /> "Just felt like it" I replied giving him a smug look.<br /> "Felt like it? '' he roared, looking at me in disbelief. " It's 3:00 in the night for god's sake! "<br /> "Oh, so you do know the time. I was thinking you didn't."<br /> "Whatever's that supposed to mean" well he seems annoyed now, but still doesn't compare to my anger.<br /> "I'm trying to sleep here and you're screams are making it difficult. I couldn't sleep, so I started praying for your soul. You really do need Jesus." I told him innocently. But he was only getting more agitated.<br /> "This is my house and I will do as I please! I will scream and as loudly as I like!"<br /> I gave him the smile I give my opponent when I've got them. Because I pretty much got him here.<br /> "So sorry" I told him in a calm voice. "I'll get my things and move out tomorrow. But you better have a good explanation for your family, when they ask why."<br /> His face dropped. See, I know I have him. But in reality, I really wanted out. Living here was not really pleasant. But if I moved, then all the unnecessary questions would come, which I wouldn't be able to answer.<br /> "We'll try to be quite." He told me and turned to leave, but not without checking me out again. I had to roll my eyes at his behaviour.	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621,204	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":621194}'	Yes	2024-03-20 00:40	active	294	3495843627392315	🥵Enjoy spicy books👉👉	Families always have problems, I know that. Mine just seemed to have more than most. My uncles had all spent time locked up and now they couldn't get work. My mother was a drunk and my dad had never been in the picture. To say we were dysfunctional was an understatement.<br /> <br /> Somehow mom had managed to buy the house we were in. It was small, just a few bedrooms and a kitchen/ living area. It was full of people, though.<br /> <br /> We became the crash pad for anyone in the family with nowhere to stay, which was pretty much everybody. They blamed the bad economy. I blamed the stuff they kept snorting up their noses. Fear of another beating kept me from ever saying anything like that.<br /> <br /> I'd had my own bedroom until my last uncle moved in. Uncle Eddy told mom he "needed" to have a comfortable bed. He was creepy enough he probably wouldn't have cared if I stayed. My mother told me I could sleep on the couch, but she spent most nights there passed out drunk. Occasionally I found myself sleeping in a chair on the front porch.<br /> <br /> It was a shock when I managed to graduate high school.<br /> <br /> Once I finally turned eighteen I'd got out of there as fast as I could.<br /> <br /> I took a job cleaning rooms several hours down the interstate in a seedy motel. My boyfriend drove me and my meager belongings to the motel. His payment was a quickie on the motel's squeaky, uncomfortable bed. Once he left, I never saw him again.<br /> <br /> The manager at the motel was not exactly nice, but he took my money same as anyone else's to stay there. I had my own bed and a little TV. I did the cleaning, so it was spic and span. Soon I learned to avoid Mr. Pensky, the manager, just like I'd avoided my uncles.<br /> <br /> The work at the motel was hard and thankless. Mr. Pensky refused to buy me even simple things, like gloves. My hands were red and raw from the chemicals I used. After a couple months the dry cracks over my fingers and palms just became part of me.<br /> <br /> The motel's clientele were mostly old grimy men. They tried to grope me daily, but I was fast. I'd learned years ago how to avoid my uncle's unwanted touches. I kept myself out of trouble.<br /> <br /> The basics of living at the motel were still an improvement. I had food three times a day. For once, I could lock my room, so nobody stole what I bought. I rarely had fresh fruit or vegetables, canned foods kept better and were cheaper. I knew I couldn't eat like that forever. It was still an upgrade for me, though.<br /> <br /> I loved my days off. I took the bus and went down to the coast. There was a place there the tourists never went. If you climbed the steep slope down, you had your own private rocky beach.<br /> <br /> I'd spend hours diving and exploring the deep bottom. It was quiet under the water and the fish never bothered me. I learned to hold my breath a really long time and explored the underwater caves and crevices as far as I could.<br /> <br /> If I ever got enough money together, I considered taking scuba classes and renting the equipment. That kind of cash was long way off for me.<br /> <br /> That was life for me and I was finally happy. My little world wasn't very exciting, but it was mine.<br /> <br /> I shopped after work at the mini mart a block away. I came back to the motel late one night and noticed a faint glowing coming from around back. I dropped my groceries in my room and went to investigate.<br /> <br /> There was a small wooded lot behind the building. Drunks sometimes started fires back there. The manager didn't care unless they got out of hand and then we called the police and fire trucks.<br /> <br /> I'm not sure what prompted me to go investigate. I should have gone and gotten Mr. Pensky and let him check.<br /> <br /> I crunched into the lot stepping over empty beer bottles and discarded syringes. The light was coming from somewhere in the center. I wove between the trees watching the light. It wasn't flickering like a fire. It was more like a steady pulse. That's the last thing I saw on Earth.<br /> <br /> I woke up and didn't really remember having gone to sleep. My surroundings were all very clean, sterile almost and completely foreign to me. I bolted upright.<br /> <br /> The room I was in was bright white including the little bench I had been laying on. There were no windows in the room and the light seemed to be coming from the walls themselves. I put my feet on the floor and it felt like hard plastic. Reaching out and touching the walls I couldn't find anything like a seam that would indicate a door.<br /> <br /> My breathing was coming rapidly and I figured this must be hyperventilating. Suddenly it felt like the room was moving, the sensation was slight, but prominent. My arms and legs were stuck, held in place by strong air currents. The air pulled my arms out from my sides and separated my legs. I turned my head and saw the bench blend back into the floor.<br /> <br /> The walls just disappeared, that's the best way I could describe it. One minute they were there and then they weren't. I was on the white lighted platform looking out into oblivion.<br /> <br /> My eyes slowly adjusted to the dark and now I could see faces. My little platform was drifting slowly through a sea of faces. They were humanoid, most of them. Others were what people described when they talked about alien abduction.<br /> <br /> I fought for consciousness. My mind just wanted to shut off and be back at the motel fixing Ramen noodles. This could not possibly be happening.<br /> <br /> I was so humiliated. I wasn't fat, but I wasn't skinny either. My tummy and hips had a soft look I hated.<br /> <br /> The thing that really bothered me. The thing that should not have mattered that did was that I hadn't shaved my legs or my armpits in ages. There was no one to impress at the motel, so I was a hairy mess.<br /> <br /> Occasionally, my little tray would pause in front of a group of faces. The ones that I stopped in front of all looked human. I seemed to glide right past the strange looking creatures in the hall. I couldn't wonder why that was.<br /> <br /> The groups of men I hovered in front of appraised me. I could see them pointing at me and talking to one another. Depending where they pointed the light and the air currents changed. I was bent over, laid flat, made to sit, and made to kneel. I couldn't fight the air currents, they were too strong. The light seemed to illuminate the part of me they were most interested in.<br /> <br /> In one position I saw other dully lighted trays lining a raised stage on the far side of the room. Other creatures adorned those trays. All were held in a position similar to mine. A human looking woman was passing between them on the stage, placing collars around their narrowest part. It struck me we were being sold, this is what an intergalactic slave house would look like.<br /> <br /> It was intolerable that humans were enslaving other humans. They should know this was wrong. Suddenly, I was livid.<br /> <br /> This was insufferable. The last group of men had the air currents move me all over the place. The nerve they had to treat me like this. The auctioneers would probably kill me for my bravado, but I didn't care. I was furious.<br /> <br /> I tried to scream at the men in front of me. Initially no sound came out, some weird air current was preventing it. I glared at them and resisted the air currents. I wasn't going to just be the puppet they wanted.<br /> <br /> One of the males in front of me had long dirty blonde hair down his back, he smiled smugly at me and motioned. The air current preventing me from speaking was gone and I made the most horrible noises. I called them every bad name I'd ever heard and cursed them in every way I could think of. I struggled against my bonds and glared at them.<br /> <br /> The men talked amongst themselves for several moments while I floated in front of them. I had run out of cuss words, so I just scowled in their direction. I looked around angrily and wondered which group of holes I would stop in front of next. Hopefully these jerks were done with me.<br /> <br /> A massive dark haired man in the group made a motion and shouted something out. The air current over my mouth returned and my platform spun across the room to the wall. The light under my feet dimmed until it was just a dull glow. Humanoid hands placed a cool metal collar around my throat.<br /> <br /> Oh God, what had I done?<br /> <br /> I watched with terror as the auction continued. Despite all the activity, my eyes were glued to the last group of men I had stopped in front of. It appeared the dark haired man had bought me.<br /> <br /> I tried to recall exactly what he looked like. It was hard to see him from this distance. He had been large and muscular, I thought. His chest seemed to have a metal breast plate squarely in the middle. I seemed to remember seeing the hilt of a sword at his waist. All in all, he looked dangerous.<br /> <br /> I looked away from him for a moment and checked out the other slaves. Some look sort of human, but most didn't. In fact, I didn't see anyone else up here on the stage that appeared to be from Earth.<br /> <br /> Scanning the auction again I didn't see the dark haired man anymore. I had a moment of panic that he had left. If he hadn't bought me, who had? The not knowing was worse than knowing.<br /> <br /> A movement from by my feet caught my eye and I looked down. The dark haired man was there, along with the four other men and they were staring up at me. Their eyes seemed to be appraising me.<br /> <br /> In my fright, my body did the most embarrassing thing. I pissed myself. The golden liquid splashed down my legs to the white platform.<br /> <br /> The men looked at it curiously and seemed to be discussing it. The one with the long blonde hair reached onto the edge of the platform. I felt the air currents fighting him, trying to push him away. He wasn't even a little deterred and dipped a finger into the yellow puddle. He examined it, as did his friends, and then he tasted it.<br /> <br /> Bad enough to piss myself in public, now some alien is tasting it.<br /> <br /> The female looking creature that had collared me came to stand beside the men. They looked warily at her. A long tentacle came out of her throat and delved into the ear of the long haired man. She was impassive, but the man bowed his head to her. She motioned and my little platform was clean of the puddle.<br /> >>>>>><br /> Due to the word limit, please download 𝐇𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐥 and search for 18438 in the app to continue reading more exciting content. 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It’s like they really wanted her to hear them talking and they were not even trying to hide it from her.<br /> What they were saying was true though. She doesn’t have a wolf despite having a very powerful father who is a Lycan King, and an undeniably strong Luna as her mother.<br /> It was a mystery even to her family. Having blood from a Lycan King, she was bound to be one of the most powerful werewolves of her generation and yet she doesn’t even have a wolf. She was weak. Even a lowly omega can be considered stronger than her.<br /> "Maybe there's darkness in her, something that killed even her powerful father. A cursed werewolf, they say. Cunning. Dangerous."<br /> Her lips quiver at that. How can they think that her father’s death was due to a curse associated with her? How can they be so cruel? The disdainful looks from everyone cut through her like shards of glass.<br /> She was walking with her gaze focused on the ground when she almost bumped into an old woman with a young man possibly her age greeted before her.<br /> And then, as if she had a disease that could kill anyone near her, the older woman pulled her son away from her.<br /> “Stay away from that cursed woman! Don’t even try to befriend her. She’ll bring a curse to our family like how she brought the death of her entire family,” the old woman hisses, her eyes screaming dagger to her mere existence.<br /> “Luna or not, she brings doom. No one should come near her, lest they be tainted too.”<br /> “I am just glad she is not part of our pack or we will be cursed too,”<br /> "No, it's not true!"Zaria tried to shut out the relentless whispers, a futile attempt to shield herself from the cruelty of those who once feigned courtesy towards her as the Lycan King’s daughter. They were trying to act civil to her before all because of her powerful father. And now that he is gone, they have no one to fear now.<br /> As she approached Lucius's mansion, she couldn’t help but whisper to herself.<br /> "It's alright, Zaria. Lucius is alpha now. They'll stop their bullying when you're already his Luna. They won't dare speak against you, won't lay a hand on you. Fear will keep them in check."<br /> She clung to those words, a fragile lifeline she was desperately trying to hold on to. Each step towards the mansion felt like a marathon. The weight of her impending marriage was the only shield she was holding against all the misfortunes that she was experiencing.<br /> Lucius was the newly elected alpha of their pack up due to her. Though Lucius is not a Lycan King like her father, as an alpha of a very powerful pack, she is sure that being with them will keep her safe.<br /> And Lucius had always assured her of their future. He promised her that they would be together as they would lead their pack with her being his Luna.<br /> "Breathe, Zaria. Everything will be okay after this." But the reassurance felt hollow.<br /> "Ma'am?" The housemaid, who seemed so shocked upon her arrival, blocked her way as soon as she went into the mansion of the Carters.<br /> Zaria raised her eyebrows at the action of the maid before her. She had never been treated like this in this mansion before.<br /> "Alpha Lucius has strictly told me not to welcome any visitors at the moment, ma'am," the housemaid said in a panicked voice.<br /> She thought it was weird. She was not just some visitor. She wanted to say that, but she decided otherwise.<br /> "Allow me a moment to speak with him. I must discuss the arrangements for my father's funeral," Zaria voiced, her tone heavy with sorrow. She moved purposefully towards the staircase.<br /> "But ma'am," the housemaid attempted to intervene, her anxiety apparent.<br /> Zaria turned, fixing the maid with an intense stare that silenced the already paled housemaid instantly. The housemaid fell back, trailing behind Zaria with a worried expression. Zaria noticed her appearance but remained indifferent.<br /> At that moment, all she yearned for was a comforting presence, a shoulder to lean upon. She needed Lucius more than anything at this point.<br /> However, as she ascended, she heard soft sounds strikingly familiar. Her heart started hammering against her body, and several thoughts started bugging her mind. As her stomach churned with all the emotions that were starting to build up within her, all she could do was move forwards despite her growing fear.<br /> She pushed the door open, and immediately, an indecent scene invaded her senses.<br /> There, on the mattress, was her fiancé, his back to her, engaged in a rough, intimate act with her best friend!<br /> "Harder, dear! Feck me harder, please!" Her best friend yelled and with her lust with so much ecstasy that Zaria wanted to puke at the very sight of them.<br /> In front of her, Lucius rammed himself inside of Arina, both lost in forbidden ecstasy . She never thought she would ever witness. And it was as if her soul left her body as a soft whimper escaped her lips.<br /> “No…” Zaria whispered; her voice laced with so much pain and sorrow at the very scene in front of her.<br /> "Oh God! Zaria, what are you doing here?!" Lucius cursed, his eyes widened.<br /> Arina, sensing the gravity of the situation, quickly grabbed the bedsheet to cover herself. However, the victorious twitch at the corner of Arina’s lips didn’t escape Zaria’s notice.<br /> "What... what is the meaning of this, Lucius?" Her voice thundered, a sound of betrayal and heartbreak echoing in every word.<br /> Tears traced down her cheeks, and her gaze flicked between the two culprits with a mixture of disdain and disbelief.<br /> “Just what is this?” she couldn’t help but utter. She was just so lost that her mind was in a daze at this point. Everything that was happening was just too much to take in and all she wanted to do was explode.<br /> "My father just died, Lucius. I was mourning, hurting, and in pain, and instead of comforting me, here you are, Fecking my best friend?" her voice cracked as she could feel her throat clenching. It was like there was a huge ball stuck in it and she hardly breathed.<br /> Even just saying those words makes her want to puke. The revelation of Lucius's infidelity felt like a blade pull into her heart, draining her sanity with every beat.<br /> Lucius fumbled with his sweatpants, while Arina, the supposed best friend, leaned against the headrest, arms crossed, unapologetic in this betrayal.<br /> "Zaria, I was just about to tell you that... I am planning to make Arina my new fiancée," Lucius stammered, his voice wavering with insincere remorse.<br /> “What?” Zaria's voice cracked. "What do you mean you're going to make her your fiancée? I am your fiancée, Lucius!" The absurdity of the situation left her dumbfounded. This was like a nightmare for her and everything was slowly crashing in front of her.<br /> As Lucius attempted to reach for her, Zaria lifted her hand, a forceful signal for him to stop.<br /> Lucius sighs, defeated. He knows that there’s no point in lying right now.<br /> "I can't choose you, Zaria. You have no wolf. You cannot be my Luna," Lucius declared, "In your current state, you are nothing more than omega, and it's a downgrade to our family if I settle for an omega like you."<br /> Zaria's world crumbled. She hadn't even begun to recover from the loss of her family, and now she was reduced to a lowly omega, undeserving of love and companionship.<br /> "So, did you only stay with me because my father was a Lycan King? Tell me, did you even love me, Lucius?" She looked at him with a pained expression on her face. Lucius kept silent. Pity gleamed in his eyes, a pitiful acknowledgment of the devastation he had caused.<br /> Tears streamed down Zaria's cheeks despite how much she tried to stop herself from further breaking down. She turned her gaze to Arina, who smirked and casually brushed her disheveled hair, relishing every moment of the dirty deed they were into just before she came.<br /> “Well, curse the two of you. You can both rot in hell,” Zaria cursed, summoning every ounce of strength to turn her back and leave.<br /> As she approached the gates of the mansion, Lucius yanked her arm, causing her to falter. His grip was a vise, her knees buckling from physical and emotional pain.<br /> “God! I’m sorry, baby! I didn’t mean to—” Lucius began, but Zaria cut him off, pulling her arm away. “Don’t touch me! How dare you touch me with those filthy hands of yours!” Her screech echoed the betrayal etched into her soul.<br /> Turning her gaze to Lucius, she laughed sarcastically. “And really? Baby? You still have the guts to call me after calling Arina’s name so loudly in the same room where you first expressed your feelings for me?”<br /> Lucius gulped, stammering apologies, but Zaria had heard enough. She left, leaving behind the ruins of her shattered heart.<br /> "Feck all of them!" Zaria cursed, drowning her sorrows in drink at a bar, the bitterness of betrayal lingering on her lips. Her descent into drunkenness blurred the line between control and chaos.<br /> Leaving the stool behind, she staggered to the dance floor, where a man with intense green eyes watched her with predatory intent. His gaze bore into her, a hawk ready to swoop down.<br /> How can someone’s eyes be that beautiful?<br /> For some reason, something inside her started feeling different. Something about those green eyes felt like hypnotizing, urging her to come to him.<br /> She abandoned reason, confidence surging as she approached him, the memory of Lucius's betrayal fueling her reckless state. The man pulled her close, his scent overpowering, a force she hadn't encountered before.<br /> "Your name?" he whispered against her ear, the raspy timbre igniting a fire within her.<br /> Instead of answering his question, she lets her judgment be clouded by lust, and all of her negative emotions start to rule over her sanity.<br /> "Feck me," she murmured, her body responding to his touch.<br /> The man chuckled, "that's a good name." He whisked her away from the bar with mere thought.<br /> In the hazy aftermath, Zaria found herself on a soft mattress, her soft low sounds filled the air as his lips reached the center of her softness, his tongue flickering continuously.<br /> She didn't regret the evening; she wanted to forget everything, especially the image of Lucius with Arina.<br /> However, the next day, Zaria cried in shock when she saw the mess they made. "Oh, God!"<br /> She had to run!<br /> Chapter 2<br /> "And who is this woman, Leon? Is she really that important?" Gio, Leon Arscott’s beta, curiously asked.<br /> He had always addressed their Lycan King by his first name, a habit that took Gio a long time to get used to, thanks to Leon Arscott himself forcing him into it.<br /> Chills ran down his spine as he could feel the coldness emanating from Leon. They were inside the Lycan King’s office, situated within one of his manors.<br /> Serving as his beta for years, Gio had grown accustomed to the chilling aura that Leon projected. There were moments when it was overpowering even for a strong beta like him, but Leon could easily control the intensity of his own aura, though sometimes he slips, especially when he is out of control or lost in deep thought.<br /> Truth be told, his aura was more than enough to kill a very low omega. His aura itself was like a weapon he could easily manipulate to take control of his enemies and even the wolves under his command.<br /> Gio could see how their Lycan King was currently lost in his own thoughts as he was seated on his swivel chair in the middle of his office.<br /> Hearing his beta’s question, Leon had a grim expression showing on his face. He could still vividly remember how frustration engulfed him after waking up and discovering that the woman he had a passionate evening with was already gone.<br /> With a deep breath, he tilted his head for a second before he lowly uttered, "My woman,"<br /> On the other hand, Gio was surprised to hear those words coming from Leon.<br /> The Arscott clan was very mysterious, known to only the most powerful packs and clans. Ordinary wolves might have heard rumors about them, but they were so elusive that many believed the Arscott clan to be nothing more than a legend crafted by the elders to instill fear in werewolf packs.<br /> But of course, the alphas of every pack knew of them. The Arscott clan was masked in menace, ruthlessness, and a cold aura that made alphas shudder at the mere thought of encountering them.<br /> "Whoa, a woman dared to run away from our Lycan King? She must be something else,"<br /> This comment fueled Leon’s frustration even more. As an Arscott, it had always been effortless for him to have any woman he desired. The mysterious nature of their clan meant they didn't reveal themselves to the public often, but the fear of the Arscott clan was deeply ingrained in those who feared power.<br /> "Stop asking so many questions. Just investigate and find her. I want her back," he hissed.<br /> Gio laughed. He found it amusing how Leon Arscott, the powerful Lycan king from the mysterious Arscott clan, looked a little too desperate to find a woman. It wasn't a sight anyone who knew him would expect.<br /> "Hmm... looks like the woman dodged a bullet by running away, I guess?" Gio tried taunting him.<br /> Leon arched his brow; the coldness of his aura intensified and Gio almost regretted taunting him.<br /> "Find her, or I'll break your neck if you don't stop making me angry."<br /> Meanwhile, Zaria knew that what happened was just a passionate evening, and she had no plans of getting into a serious commitment after being cheated on.<br /> But there was something about the man... He was intense, and his scent was stronger than Lucius, whom she thought was the most powerful alpha in Colmar right now.<br /> “How could someone exceed Lucius? And who is he? He wasn't familiar at all.” She couldn’t help but ask herself.<br /> As soon as she went home, the first thing that welcomed her was Arina, dressed in royal blue with her hair in an uptight ponytail. Arina crossed her arms and looked at Zaria with a meaningful gaze.<br /> Zaria gritted her teeth, thinking that Arina had the audacity to show her face after what she had done.<br /> "You've got the nerve to show up after sleeping with my fiancé," she fired in a controlled rage.<br /> Arina raised her eyebrow, a wicked smile showing on her face. "Let's clear things out, Zaria. Lucius chose me purposefully. You're no good to him anymore, now that it's known you're just an omega and can't contribute anything to the Carters Pack."<br /> Zaria seethed with anger, but she knew that violence was never a solution to end an argument.<br /> “What leaves you then? An option? The second choice? It’s funny how you stand up in front of me feeling so proud about that fact,” Zaria pulled a smug look on her face, wanting to break the confidence that Arina had. And she knows that her words affect her.<br /> Zaria took a step forward, a taunting smile showing on her face. “If I were you, I’d feel so embarrassed. Imagine being a replacement Luna all because the original one doesn’t have a wolf. It means anyone can replace me and that you are nothing special. It’s just that you were so low enough to throw yourself to my fiancé!” she laughed sarcastically.<br /> Arina's jaw clenched, her arms hooking into each other, and her eyes gleamed with wrath. "How dare you?!"<br /> "Why? It's the truth. You're a cunning person who clings to my fiancé because you were so thirsty for him. Fine, go ahead. He's all yours. You two are good for each other since you're both trash."<br /> Zaria’s words were cut off as she slammed against the wall when Arina used force on her. She felt bones in her body breaking, pain surging through her as if she had been hit by a truck.<br /> Arina was Luna and with a wolf. Compared to her, Arina was definitely stronger.<br /> The fact that Zaria had no wolf was no secret to anyone in town. When Arina picked her up and threw her against the wall again, she cried as she hit her head, feeling dizzy.<br /> "You're despicable! What are you proud of, Zaria? You're nothing but omega! Everyone knows you're cursed and the weakest werewolf here! Without your parents, you wouldn't even be known as part of Lopez because of how weak you are!" Arina shouted, picking her up again and throwing her, slamming Zaria into the wall once more.<br /> Zaria coughed, blood splashing out of her mouth, wincing in pain.<br /> "Do you even know why I befriended you? It was all because you are Lopez! I never wanted you from the start! But because your father and your mother were the strongest among the pack, among the werewolves, I needed to pretend that I like you when you are nothing !"<br /> Zaria chuckled. "Nothing? Look who's talking?"<br /> Arina was pure livid as she unleashed her full force, beating Zaria until she lost consciousness. Besides the anger, there was a trace of fear that Zaria might reveal her secret relationship with Lucius, especially since everyone knew he was supposed to marry Zaria. Arina didn't want her name tarnished before Lucius officially announced her as his new fiancée.<br /> With the pristine reputation of Levine's household, Arina couldn't afford to have Zaria ruin her name.<br /> Stressed and fearful of the consequences, Arina hastily tied Zaria and concealed her in the basement while she remained unconscious.<br /> Arina left the location swiftly to avoid drawing attention. Given Zaria's weakened state and knowing that she had no wolf, Arina was confident that she wouldn't be able to escape the basement quickly.<br /> When Zaria slowly woke up and noticed the darkness of the basement, as she felt she was tied as well, she winced in pain as she felt how her body was completely sore because of being beaten up by Arina, who was desperate to silence her.<br /> “Feck that stupid woman,” Zaria whispered to herself. Since she had no wolf and she was very weak, it was hard for her to heal herself, unlike normal werewolves. It’s something that she hates about herself.<br /> And maybe Arina had been too careless, underestimating Zaria too much that she didn’t even bother tying her strongly.<br /> Zaria used her remaining energy to free herself, despite the struggle. It took her more than an hour to release herself and she could feel the stinging sensation around her wrists.<br /> Her stomach grumbled, but it was her last priority as she wanted to escape from the threat.<br /> Finally breaking free, Zaria wasted no time. She fled and each step was a stride toward her survival. In this desperate moment, she had no one to rely on but herself.<br /> A bitter smile escaped her lips as she reminisced about her parents.<br /> "Father, if you were still alive, I'm sure they wouldn’t even dare to lay a finger on even a strand of my hair," she whispered, bitterness lacing her words.<br /> Zaria felt an overwhelming urge to cry. Weak and alone, she kept running because she wanted to live.<br /> At one point, she sought refuge in an unfamiliar lounge, desperate for a place that couldn't be traced. The pain engulfing her was so extreme that, before she could find something to eat, she collapsed. And unbeknownst to her, a familiar set of green eyes had been watching her since she entered.<br /> "You really found your way back to me, huh?" Leon said, crouching down as he noticed the unconscious woman.<br /> He observed the scars and bruises on her body, prompting him to carry her to his room. Leon ordered the housemaid to clean and treat her wounds.<br /> His hands balled into fists as anger surged within him. The image of Zaria now, covered in bruises, was a stark contrast to the one he had when he first met her. Struggling to control his rage, the colors of Leon’s eyes flickered, causing the housemaid to back away in fear.<br /> Leon growled before leaving the room, concerned that his anger might affect her while she slept.<br /> “Any news?” Leon asked as he found Gio who had just arrived.<br /> “She was the ex-fiancée of the newly elected alpha of the Carter’s Pack,” Gio reported to him. Careful with his words, Gio sensed the wrath Leon was trying to control.<br /> “Ex?”<br /> Gio gulped, aware of Leon’s still-flickering eyes. The intensity of the Lycan King’s aura was palpable throughout the household.<br /> “Yes. She was the daughter of the late James Lopez, the Lycan King. They haven’t announced it yet, but it looks like the Carter’s pack decided to make the Levine’s daughter the new Luna instead of her.”<br /> A low growl escaped his lips and Gio took a step backwards.<br /> “So, they did that to her…” Leon whispered. He cracked his neck, took a deep breath, and closed his eyes as he tried to control his temper. “I guess it wouldn’t hurt to pay the new alpha a visit.”<br /> And in the blink of an eye, Gio watched as their Lycan King disappeared. As soon as this happened, Gio fell on his knees as he wasn’t prepared for the intensity of power Leon had released before he was gone.<br /> “Feck,” he whispered.<br /> Now, he felt sorry for the new alpha, hoping that Leon would at least calm down before reaching Carter’s household.<br /> Chapter 3<br /> "Alpha Lucius, someone was looking for you. He said it’s important," Lucius looked up from the papers scattered across his desk as one of the housemaids delivered the message. His mind, preoccupied with thoughts of Zaria since her abrupt departure, struggled to focus on the present.<br /> He didn’t bother looking for her. Zaria had always been dependent on him. She must have been surprised by what happened but he’s convinced that she would return on her own. She always does.<br /> And the fact that she has no one but him now, Zaria would surely return and beg for him to take her back. Just thinking about that makes him smile in his thoughts.<br /> His attention shifted as he noticed the tension in the housemaid's expression. Raising an eyebrow, Lucius inquired, "I am not expecting anyone, especially at this hour. And why do you look so alarmed?"<br /> The housemaid, visibly uneasy, bowed her head before speaking. "I really think you need to go downstairs, Alpha. He said he’s an Arscott. He said his name was Leon,"<br /> Lucius felt a jolt of surprise. An Arscott seeking him out was no ordinary occurrence. The Arscott’s, especially Leon, the feared Lycan King from a mysterious clan, were known for their rare appearances and rumored extraordinary power surpassing even existing alphas.<br /> Without fully realizing it, Lucius found himself rushing downstairs, the weight of the situation sinking in.<br /> As he approached, Lucius sensed an overwhelming aura that preceded Leon Arscott. The very air seemed to vibrate with power, and Lucius couldn't shake the feeling that this meeting held great significance.<br /> Facing the Lycan King, Lucius couldn't help but feel a sense of confusion.<br /> Why would a werewolf of such immense power seek him out?<br /> While Lucius had recently assumed the role of alpha in his pack, he had never heard of any connection between the Arscotts and their pack.<br /> “Leon Arscott?” He asked, weighing his reaction. He had never seen him before but judging by the aura that he was feeling, there’s no doubt that it was indeed him.<br /> “She’s with me and I am taking her away,” Leon didn’t hesitate to say. His voice was so low and heavy that Lucius felt another surge of chills running through his body. And his eyes, they were green, but something about their glow made him feel nervous.<br /> Lucius was a bit confused. “Who are you talking about?”<br /> Leon Arscott looked at him with so little interest, like Lucius’s presence was nothing to him.<br /> “Zaria Lopez. She is now under my protection. If you touch her, our clan will clash. So don’t ever lay a finger on her, or else…blood will flood in your own territory.”<br /> And just like that, Leon disappeared in front of him as if he rode on the gush of the wind, and one of the housemaids who was standing a few meters away from them gasped in both fear and surprise.<br /> Lucius was momentarily lost in his own thoughts as everything that had happened slowly sank into him.<br /> He was consumed by pure fury when he realized Leon's determination to pursue Zaria. He felt intense anger, driving him to the brink because someone else was interested in the woman he had just rejected.<br /> It bruised his ego to think that Leon possessed a greater power than his own, intensifying his agitation.<br /> There was so little about Leon Arscott that Lucius knows as the werewolves from that clan are known to be so mysterious. Everything he knows about them is from rumors.<br /> Heck, even the fact that Leon Arscott visited him personally was such a surprise to him. All he knows from the rumors surrounding the Arscotts is that the Lycan King has never been interested in women, as he was only invested in the family's important businesses; nothing comes before it. Knowing that Arscott personally went to him to keep Zaria, irked Lucius so much.<br /> Lucius hit the wall in so much anger that the maids were all afraid.<br /> “He thinks he can get Zaria just like that? Zaria is mine. Just because they are known to be powerful doesn’t mean that they can have their ways in Colmar. The town of Colmar is now under the powers of the Carters...”<br /> So, that very same evening, Lucius sent someone into Leon's place to get the woman, despite knowing how dangerous the rumors about the Arscotts were.<br /> Lucius laughed inside his room. For sure it would be easy to just replace Zaria with another woman. Zaria is just omega. The Arscott wouldn’t be bothered by her.<br /> However, at the back of his mind, he could remember the words Leon had uttered to him before he left.<br /> “Oh, my God!” The loud screaming of the maids echoed within the household of the Carters the next morning, so Lucius quickly rushed outside.<br /> And to see him early in the morning, in front of his house, with the head of the man Lucius sent into, as he tossed it into his feet, made Lucius freeze.<br /> Leon’s steps are heavy like every step he takes is a heavy rush of the wind that sends shivers down the spine of everyone who sees him. And Lucius knows everyone around the house could feel the power of the aura he was releasing at this very moment.<br /> The maids were screaming, terrified at the view before them.<br /> Lucius attempted to move, but before he could react, he found himself forcefully pinned against the wall. The painful sound escaped him as he struggled to maintain contact with the ground. His feet almost couldn't touch the floor. A sharp intake of breath became a struggle as Leon's left hand tightened around his throat, causing him to rise slightly, gasping for air.<br /> He could feel the intensity coming from him and he couldn’t help but feel so afraid.<br /> "My words were clear, Carter. I am not giving you an option. You have no choice but to agree with what I said, so leave the woman alone. This is my last warning. Make me angry and watch me annihilate the very pack you were starting to lead," Leon snapped.<br /> Lucius underestimated Leon. But to taste a small amount of his power, he was already shivering; he felt like death was already knocking through his window and was ready to get him as soon as possible.<br /> He was so annoyed when Leon disappeared that he could no longer get to control Zaria the way he wanted despite abandoning her and cheating behind her.<br /> When Zaria slowly opened her eyes, she immediately noticed the room that wasn’t familiar to her. Other than that, she was already wearing a nice dress that smelled luxurious.<br /> “Good morning, Miss. Mr. Arscott has told me to make sure you eat your breakfast and drink your herbal medicine for your fast recovery,” the housemaid said as she placed the tray in front of her on the mattress at the top of the small wooden table.<br /> Arscott? I felt like I heard that surname somewhere.<br /> But she was grateful for the hospitality of someone named Arscott, who let her into his place and even took care of her. She wasn’t expecting it, despite the things that she had been through.<br /> After eating her breakfast and drinking her medicine, she decided to come out of the room and go outside for some fresh air. She was so shocked at how big the place was from the outside that she could hardly remember how she got into it.<br /> “You’re awake,” a voice suddenly echoed behind her.<br /> She glanced at the back and saw the man who was so familiar to her that her eyes widened, knowing she had familiarized herself with him.<br /> "You..." she gasped, just looking at his green eyes. It was the same eyes that made her feel so many things that evening, the same eyes that let her forget all of the pain she was feeling then.<br /> She can’t help but blush as memories of what happened between them slowly filled her mind.<br /> “You should be resting. Are you okay?”<br /> Zaria was so stunned that she couldn’t take her eyes off his face. She could hardly remember his face that evening, but looking at him now, in broad daylight, while the string of lights is kissing his face, he seems glowing. A beast in the middle of paradise dressed like a daydream when he felt like a nightmare.<br /> Thick lashes, green, intense green eyes. Pointed nose. Angular jaw. Disheveled hair. He was the kind of man any woman would sleep with because you knew he would do you hard and good just by looking at his physique.<br /> “I…uh…am okay,” she said, clearing her throat when she realized that she seemed to be drooling.<br /> “You can stay here whenever you want. This is your new home now. You are safer here. My pack could protect you from the harm,” Leon said.<br /> Zaria blinked twice, as she could not fully digest what he just offered. She was not used to the treatment since she knew that she was omega now and her father was no longer with her. To everyone’s eyes, she was just a lowly werewolf who had nothing, not even a wolf.<br /> “I appreciate your help, and I owe you for that, but... I am not fit to stay in your pack. Can you let me go?”<br /> “Your bruises and your wounds say you are in great danger. Aside from that, my pack is willing to welcome you in. This is going to be your new home. You can start a new life here, away from those people who hurt you.”<br /> Zaria’s shoulder loosened as she suddenly remembered why she was in his place. There was a threat chasing after her. And she knew that there was no one waiting for her anymore. The only family she had—her fiancé—chose to betray her with her best friend, who even had beaten her up.<br /> Thinking about the misfortune she has and the fact that she was abandoned by Lucius himself, she would only be bullied in the town for no longer being the fiancée of Lucius, and she doesn’t want to live like a poor rat as well.<br /> So, she agreed to Leon’s offer as Leon brought her to the pack to introduce her, and she was welcomed warmly.<br /> “Treat her like she was part of us from now on,” Leon said, to which everyone nodded, looking at Zaria with pure curiosity.<br /> In the middle of the introduction, a woman showed up, dressed in a white winter coat with her uptight ponytail hair and a hostile demeanor.<br /> “Elayne,” Leon called.<br /> The beautiful woman walked toward Leon and gave him a peck on the cheek as she side-eyed Zaria, who was standing next to him with those cold eyes.<br /> “Who is she?" She asked; her voice sounded so cold. Zaria could feel animosity coming from the woman, but who was she to judge?<br /> “This is Zaria Lopez. She is part of the pack from now on,” Leon introduced.<br /> Zaria smiled a little at Elayne, who looked at her from head to foot. Zaria could feel that she didn’t like her.<br /> “I am Elayne Collins. Leon Arscott’s fiancée. Nice to meet you,” she said, smiling a little but with no hint of affection in her words.	LEARN_MORE	https://website.literiess.com/share/middle/mqy4e0c	191408094066694	Read anytime	https://facebook.com/61556539658891	2	1	327,790,646,954,510	2024-03-18 02:00	person_profile	eligible	NONE	0	1	1	Learn more	Read anytime	120205779909500576	website.literiess.com	NONE	image	"I heard that she has a trace of werewolf blood but she has no wolf, unlike her mother, Luna, and her father, a Lycan king. 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