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ARRANGED MARRIAGE: LOVING THE MASKED ALPHA. CHAPTER TWENTY THREE.
-CHAPTER 23-RONIN.The air was charged at this point and the atmosphere had completely shifted. Our faces were inches apart as we stood there, staring at each other. I was taken aback by the fact that she wasn't resisting any of it. She wasn't fighting and asking me what in the world I thought I was doing. She wasn't pulling away. Instead, it all just seemed different, and somewhat beautiful like a fleeting moment where it all seemed like we were about to bridge the emotional gap between us. Something about the passion and vulnerability in her eyes at this point told me that that was how she felt deep down. I continued to close in on her lips, momentarily looking in her eyes to know if she really wanted this, if I wasn't forcing her or if she was doing this because she was too weak to resist and tell me to stop. But it wasn't any of that. Our lips had only brushed, and we were about to lock lips and tongues when a knock sounded on the door. My heart was beating fast when I pulled
ARRANGED MARRIAGE: LOVING THE MASKED ALPHA. CHAPTER TWENTY FOUR.
-CHAPTER 24-ANDREA"The Alpha asked me to deliver this to you." She said, glancing up at me one more time before cowering.I could tell that she was still scared from the way I had been acting towards the maids recently and the smile on her face was just a way to put up with it. I eyed her as I inched closer, subsequently glancing at what she was carrying.Julia had just delivered a beautifully wrapped gift which she said the Alpha had ordered her to give me. His apology was enough, and even though there was still some undercurrent of tension, it still felt like a step towards the right direction. I couldn't wait to get things started.It felt magical the way my feelings had changed ever since he acknowledged the things he had done. The tight feeling in my chest and my clogged heart now felt free from the pain that I had been going through for a very long now."Hand it over." I said, looking at the box. I was hooked, because I couldn’t tell what was inside and I couldn’t also believe
ARRANGED MARRIAGE: LOVING THE MASKED ALPHA. CHAPTER TWENTY FIVE.
CHAPTER 25-ANDREA"Hey!" I called, approaching the group of maidens that were stalled at one end of the long hallway, talking in indiscernible tone as I walked out of the dining room. They all raised their heads simultaneously and immediately scattered off into different directions. That was the moment it hit me, like a freight train, that something was absolutely amiss. I stood there, dealing with the shock and the embarrassment that filled me now. I just couldn't believe what was going on. I remembered how a very similar incident had transpired just some minutes ago in the dining room. The maid just strutted into the room, delivering the delicacies they had made before quickly scurrying out of the room like they were bound under a rule that stated a specific time they were all supposed to be in the dining room.It didn't seem strange to me at first, but when everyone began to behave in the same way, I knew something was up. The days had continued to stretch on and the disquieting
ARRANGED MARRIAGE: LOVING THE MASKED ALPHA. CHAPTER TWENTY SIX.
-CHAPTER 26-ANDREAA shocked gasp left me as I unintentionally pushed back the maid, causing her to hit her head on the wall. She winced in pain, and I barely muttered a sorry before I got to the door. I turned back instinctively again, intent on finding out who had done this. "And who gave you the order?" I asked. She was stuttering as she replied, still cradling her head. "O- one of the guards told us everything. He said it was a warning, an order from above. And... that... anyone who dared to break this order would be punished severely, in other terms, death. So, my lady, I am in danger speaking to you right now." She finished, still whimpering like a scared dog. I heard footsteps outside, one of the maids was approaching. There wasn't a doubt that they liked to talk too much, and one of them might end up snitching on her. I grabbed the bolts and locked it. That was the moment a knock sounded on the door. The person outside pushed the door, causing my heart to jump. The force a
ARRANGED MARRIAGE: LOVING THE MASKED ALPHA. CHAPTER TWENTY SEVEN.
CHAPTER 27.ANDREA.I returned in the evening, just as I had promised. The guard dared not to intercept me now, and he had only nodded in acknowledgment as I passed and made my way towards the office. I walked through the door and found Alpha Ronin sitting behind the desk. He was going through a series of letters and there were other piles of papers stationed beside the letters. He was engrossed, and his focus was slightly veered the moment he noticed someone had walked in. He put down the paper and looked up at me. He didn't say anything until I pulled out a seat and settled on it. His gaze softened and there wasn't a doubt that he looked surprised. Maybe the guard hadn't informed him that I would be coming. That didn't matter at all, as I was only here to talk about the things I felt needed to be taken care of before it got out of hand and I would be forced to hurt someone. "Andrea?" His brows came together in surprise as he stared at me. There was a hint of fatigue in his eyes
ARRANGED MARRIAGE: LOVING THE MASKED ALPHA. CHAPTER TWENTY EIGHT
ANDREAThe smile on her face seemed to linger and I couldn't help but wonder if she was being serious or if she was lying and being sarcastic, you know, doing everything in her power just to make sure that I was uncomfortable. Something in the way she was looking at me now told me that she was being serious and I seriously hope not. She interrupted my thoughts suddenly, drawing me out of my reverie. "I'd like to show you something." She said, this time around her smile was even more broad. I gave her an unsure look. "What is that?" I asked, but she didn't reply at the moment. She delved in her dress, fumbling for something within. I wondered what it was, something to emphasise the shocking announcement she had just made. "Just wait and you will see." She added, chuckling darkly before she finally took the thing off. She raised it in the air so that I could see it but I had no idea what it was and the inscriptions on it were so far and vague for me to read and make sense of it. "W
ARRANGED MARRIAGE: LOVING THE MASKED ALPHA. CHAPTER TWENTY NINE
ANDREAThe confrontations with Valerie didn't end there. I guessed she had gotten a hint that her attempts to belittle me weren't going as much as she had expected and that's why she continued to confront me. The next day wasn't an exception, as I found myself staring at her in the face yet again, reeking of hate while sensing the maids that were moving around again. This time around she looked happier, and there was a wicked smile on her lips while her eyes gleamed with a malevolent spark. I didn't say anything at first but instead had myself prepared for whatever verbal assault that she was going to come with this time. I was ready to face her head on and I didn't mind if she said that worst. But the funny and yet annoying thing about this was the fact that sometimes after bracing myself for whatever she was going to say, I still felt angry and sad after she had said them. "Andrea, it seems you haven't done what you said you were going to do." She purred, sounding so sweet yet de
ARRANGED MARRIAGE: LOVING THE MASKED ALPHA. CHAPTER THIRTY
RONINI felt so tired as I made my way back to my chambers, ignoring the greetings from the guards around me. I didn't want to hear any voices now, because the voices in my head nearly drove me crazy. I had been working for a very long time, and it was gradually beginning to take a toll on my nerves, so all I wanted at this point was some rest and respite away from the things that nearly drove me insane. There had been a lot of arrangements going on lately- the sightings at the Pack border that the guards have been following ever since, the rogue tracks that proved a potential threat, the preparations for upcoming Pack meetings in our Region and rebuilding a lot of fallen structures and monuments. I was supposed to oversee and approve all these, without anyone's help, and I guess that was the reason I felt this way. Grabbing the door to my chambers, I flung it open before walking inside in haste. Banging the door close, I immediately grabbed the button of my suit and had it undone
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ARRANGED MARRIAGE: LOVING THE MASKED ALPHA. CHAPTER THIRTY NINE.
-CHAPTER 39-VALERIE.The ripple of shock that ran through me when he had said that froze me for a moment. I couldn't understand what was happening. I was more than shocked as he deflected my plea and came up with the same old bullshit of making sure that he doubled the security and made sure that they guarded me at all times. What had the security he had employed to guard done when I had gone out there in the woods and faked it all without any of them seeing me or stopping me before I did it. I watched as he made his promise of going to look for whoever had done this time and tracking them down. He had no idea that he was being sent into a wild goose chase. I was happy that he would come back with no single proof or track as to who had done it. He would come back tired and frustrated. And that was exactly the same way he looked when he came back the next morning to talk to me and see how I was doing. He was tired and he looked quite frustrated like the whole thin
ARRANGED MARRIAGE: LOVING THE MASKED ALPHA. CHAPTER THIRTY EIGHT.
-CHAPTER 38-RONIN.Shocked was too weak a word to describe the way I felt the moment I laid my eyes on Valerie who was sprawled on the ground. Her form painted a clear picture of vulnerability and it hit me like a freight train. I was so confused and shocked as it began to sink in that she had been attacked. But how? By who? How was that even possible and what was she doing in this part of the woods away from the Packhouse? I guess she came around to have some fresh air and reconnect with nature. It wasn't far from the Packhouse so I shouldn't be so concerned. My protective instincts immediately surged to the forefront and I cared immediately while giving orders to the guards who were beside me now. I couldn't stand the sight of her lying down there, asking the guards to move away from her. "What happened to you?" I asked, moving close to her but I berated myself immediately for asking her the question. It was clear that she was hurt and wouldn't be able to answer the question.
ARRANGED MARRIAGE: LOVING THE MASKED ALPHA. CHAPTER THIRTY SEVEN.
-CHAPTER 37-VALERIE Anticipating his visit tomorrow made me so excited and I could not stop wondering how my planned spectacles would change basically everything about us. But first I had to make sure that I planned everything meticulously and there was not a single chance that anything fishy would be detected. I set up for many hours that night thinking about what I was going to do to make him know that the Threat was real and I could fall in danger even when it seemed impossible. Unfortunately I had to sleep off that night with nothing planned because I was so excited that I found it hard coming up with a very good plan that would help me facilitate my mission.I eagerly continued to await his arrival while consequencing what the impact of my carefully crafted performance would do between the both of us and also his relationship with that bitch. I simply could not wait. My maid had already taken care of everything when I got up the next morning, just as he had p
ARRANGED MARRIAGE: LOVING THE MASKED ALPHA. CHAPTER THIRTY SIX.
CHAPTER 36-RONIN.I started for her immediately, but I also had it in mind to keep my space and not approach her too much. I stood behind her, watching her every move as she began walking around. "I don't think i have all day, Valerie." I said to her, wanting to leave this place. I could no longer weather the way I felt right now. I just wanted to leave and have some moment of rest, away from the troubles that plagued me right now. I just wanted to go, but she was making sure that those feelings got more intense. As soon as I had said the word to her, she turned around immediately with a sly smile on her lips and began to approach me. She didn't say anything, which only made me more angry. Did she think I was here to make jokes with her or play games? I didn't want to voice out my anger at this moment because she would have enough reason to rant that I was not caring enough or that I was desperate to kick her out of my life, which wasn't what I wanted to hear. It was horrible when
ARRANGED MARRIAGE: LOVING THE MASKED ALPHA. CHAPTER THIRTY FIVE.
RONINValerie's room felt a bit suffocating as I made my way through the door. I had no idea if it was because of the work I had been involved with all day or if it was because of the emotions that choked me the moment I remembered that I had made a terrible mistake and she was capitalising on it.I couldn't let her down, so I had to play by her rules now and see where this would take me. Her eyes brightened as she looked up at me, instantly acknowledging my presence. "Hey, you came!" She said excitedly with a radiant smile which was a sharp contrast to what I felt inside. I also knew that the way she presented herself now might not be the way she truly felt inside, sometimes I felt it was just one of her weak attempts to manipulate me into actually caring. I nodded before flashing her a very weak smile. "Yes." I said, releasing a weak sigh before walking to the bed where she was sitting. She got up from the bed and gave me a hug which I forcefully and awkwardly gave her back befo
ARRANGED MARRIAGE: LOVING THE MASKED ALPHA. CHAPTER THIRTY FOUR.
CHAPTER 34-RONIN."Tell me you're going to do something about this." She said, looking me in the eye as she spoke to me. I returned her gaze, not wanting to lie to her that I was going to do something about it when it was clear that she wasn't saying what I wanted to hear. It might not be true what had happened, so I wasn't going to do anything unless I had found out if she was telling the truth or not. By the way, doing something about it didn't mean punishing Andrea to her taste. I nodded and flashed her a small smile before brushing back her hair behind her nape. She gave me a sweet smile before I said. "I will, you don't have to feel sorry for yourself about it. I want you to take care of the baby and visit the hospital often so they can update you on things you need to do. I'll be here to offer any sort of assistance if you need me to." I finished and watched as she nodded her head, smiling happily from my promise. The most important thing was that she was happy. It didn't l
ARRANGED MARRIAGE: LOVING THE MASKED ALPHA. CHAPTER THIRTY THREE
CHAPTER 33-RONINI stood at the spot, rooted in shock for a moment or two before I turned back slowly, hoping that I had misheard her. I could hear my heart beginning to race a bit fast now, which was unlike me. I steaded my emotions immediately and kept my expression stoic, but it was a different story altogether deep down. I couldn't grapple with what she had just said, but just to confirm if that had been a cruel joke or something of that sort, I asked. "I don't understand what you mean? I think I misheard you." I said, unable to hide the worry in my voice. She rolled her eyes before giving me a knowing look. "You heard me right. I wasn't joking and neither did I have water in my mouth when I said that. But in incase you want me to repeat it again, here you go. "I am pregnant with our child." She said, rolling her eyes a second time as her words echoed, reverberating through my mind as I thought about it. How was that even possible? I asked myself, filled with shock and surpri
ARRANGED MARRIAGE: LOVING THE MASKED ALPHA. CHAPTER THIRTY TWO
-CHAPTER 32-RONIN"You still haven't told me what I wanna hear, Valerie. I'd suggest you stop being cryptic and tell me what you mean. Or else you're just trying to cover up for the stupid mistake you just made. You think I am stupid? Is that what you think of me?" I asked, looking her deep in the eye. But it didn't seem to affect her at all, she instead seemed to be amused by the way i spoke to her. .I wished she would just stop with her attitude and tell me what I needed to hear. "I don't think you deserve to know anything about it now. Maybe you should wait, and when you find it out yourself, you will be happy that I kept it from you all this while." She said, before she walked up to me and began to trail her finger across my buttons. I was choking back the anger that was trying to eat me up right now. Did she take me for a child, or a serf that can be manipulated emotionally anyhow she wanted. And that had me wondering if what she wanted right now was for me to beg her to tell
ARRANGED MARRIAGE: LOVING THE MASKED ALPHA. CHAPTER THIRTY ONE
-CHAPTER 31-RONIN"I am going to ask you for the second time, answer my question and stop changing the damn topic." At this point I was doing everything to get out of the shitty situation that I had just found myself in. But how was this even possible? How could she have known it? Had the guards said something to her, or was there a secret informant that could be feeding her with some information. Her maid? The thoughts kept running in and out of my mind as I desperately tried to go back to the other topic.There was no way I could lie now, and that was because Alphas never did, and it would hit my reputation like a ton of bricks, and that was something I didn't want. "I never knew you were this evil! I trusted you, but I never knew you were different. So you mean go tell me that you sleep well and you are not even bothered after what you have done to me? The promises that you made to me. They were all empty lies and empty promises that were meant to just keep me elated and happy
