The Engagement

" Mi sol-ache, is there something you need?" Killian raised a brow at her. He leaned back in his seat and took on a relaxed posture. At that moment she didn't know whether or not to speak out about what she had seen. Lisa wasn't very happy with the way Killian had treated Natalia, no it wasn't just because she was a huge fan of the actress. She didn't know what Natalia saw in the Devil to have her begging on her knees, it just didn't make sense. And at the end of the day, she had gotten boldly rejected. Natalia was the most stunning woman Lisa had ever seen, so how could Killian treat her that way?

" It's none of my business, but I don't think it's right to treat her like that. She seemed to genuinely care about you" he should consider himself too lucky to have a girl like that, apart from his good looks and money there was nothing else special about him. But as far as Lisa knew, looks and money was what girls lusted for.

" You are right, it is none of your business. By the way, since you are awake now we can talk about our marriage "

" What marriage? Since when did I agree to marry you?"

" It doesn't matter whether you agree or not, since you were the culprit behind my bride running away, of course, you are going to take her place "

" It wasn't my fault Evelyn ran away. I was just unlucky enough to have fallen into that situation. But the real reason she was was because she didn't want to be with a terrible person like you!"

Killian's eyes darkened at her words, but he didn't attack her. He carefully placed his wine on the table in front of him and turned his attention fully to her. " What are you afraid of? I treat my women very well. Besides, as my wife you wouldn't lack a single thing, I will give you everything you need. All you have to do is sign a contract and do whatever I say, as soon as I get what I want you can have your freedom back. We don't even have to do anything sexual, not like you're that attractive anyways "He said those words just to spite her, Lisa knew this yet she couldn't help the anger that bubbled through. She stepped forward and pointed an accusing finger at him.

" I would rather die than be with you!"

" Is that so" That bastard was always carrying a gun, Lisa had no idea where he hid them most of the time. Of course, she was just saying bullshit by claiming she wasn't afraid of him, when seeing a gun casually held in his hand her entire body went cold. She wanted to bite her tongue, what the hell was wrong with her? Why hadn't she just remained in her room instead of coming down here, it was like she had walked into the devil's den. " You say you would rather die? So if I kill you I will be doing you a favor right?"

" Why are you doing this to me? Why can't you find someone else to replace Evelyn, I don't want to do this!" Lisa was so irritated after knowing that Killian had the option of finding someone else who would willingly marry him, yet he rejected them and opted to make her do it even when he knew she didn't want to. Why did he need a contract wife? What was his aim? She didn't even care about all this, if he told her to leave this very minute she would gladly do so and never turn back. He even had Natalia Page on her knees for him, begging him to make her his wife, so why did he insist on her?

" I don't give a living shit whether you want to or not. You can only leave once I get tired of you, but before then you are not allowed to reject my offer" Killian placed the gun on the table, leaning back on the Sofa to glare at her. This damn woman, did she think she was anything special? Looking at her now she couldn't compare to all the high-class beauties in the city. He wasn't even sure why he chose her, yes she smelt good but so did many others, if he looked hard enough he could find someone with a scent more alluring than hers. But yet here he was, forcing a woman who wasn't even wanted by her pack to marry him. Killian consoled himself with the thought that once he married Lisa and got the throne, he would do with her as he wanted.

" If you have nothing else to say, get lost " He waved her off dismisively, seeming to not even want to look at her further.

At that moment, Lisa didn't know what had gotten her. She knew that it was her opportunity to leave quietly so as not to put herself in any more danger. But seeing the way Killian treated herself and Natalia, she thought that it was her responsibility to defend them both. " You're acting so big-headed for an Alpha who can only protect himself with a gun"

A cracking sound was heard. Killian's eyes had shrunk to slits, his face hardened and his lips were in a straight line. Looking at him it was hard to tell whether or not he was going to jump Lisa down at that very moment. It was too late to regret her words, not when the man had risen from his sitting position and was walking towards her. She tried to move back but Killian grabbed her by her arm and yanked her forward. His hand gripped her jaw, forcing her to look into his eyes.

" If I wanted, I could try you to pieces with my bare hands. Never make the mistake of thinking I need a gun to control you " Lisa screamed as he pushed her away, she wasn't able to catch herself and ended up on the ground, her knees felt painful as she had bruised them after falling. Killian didn't take an interest in her pained expression, he was hell-bent on showing her who the hell she was messing with.

Never before had anyone dared to speak to him in such a manner, and he definitely wouldn't let that person go unscathed either. The biggest mistake Lisa would make was thinking he would hurt her just because she was going to be his wife. He would show her a reason to fear him, next time she would think twice before speaking to him in such a manner again.

Killian took off his jacket, and tie and tossed them to the corner, all this time his eyes were firmly fixed on the sorry state of the girl before him. Lisa watched in fear and confusion, not knowing what to expect at this point. She thought that he was going to hurt her or at least make her do something she didn't want, but what she hadn't expected was that he was going to phase right in front of her.

It started with a bone-chilling sound, as if every of his being was being reshaped, and it was. His bones shifted and cracked, sending shivers down his spine. As the transformation continued, Killian's hands began to change. His nails elongated and curved, morphing into razor-sharp claws. The sensation was both exhilarating and agonizing, yet no sound left his mouth, he wouldn't show the pain.

Lisa watched in horror as this monstrous transformation unfolded before her eyes. Her heart raced, and a mix of fear and disbelief washed over her. Yes, she had seen her pack mates phase into their wolf forms countless times. But all those times it hadn't nearly been as defined or fast as Killian's. It was said that the phase was the most painful thing for a werewolf. Every full moon the pack was always filled with cries of agony as Alphas phased. But seeing Killian doing it without so much as a cry amazed her. And the fact that he was doing it without the full moon was a wonder on it's on

The air was thick with tension as the dining light cast an eerie glow upon the scene. It was a moment that would forever be etched in her memory. standing tall as and majesty before her was a fearsome, creature of the night. The werewolf's piercing gaze met Lisa's trembling eyes, those eyes glowing fiercely. Its dark fur glistened in the low lighting, this was by far the biggest Alpha she had seen. The wolf was as tall as herself!

A loud growl startled her. Lisa's body shook as she tried to shuffle back, moving away from the fearful creature in front of her. If Killian was in his human form he would no doubt be smirking at how shaken she was. It felt like she would be out at any moment now.

Killian was satisfied after seeing her reaction, if he continued to intimidate her then he was afraid she might lose consciousness. God knows the last thing he needed was to have to take care of this woman. He walked passed Lisa, his figure disappearing into the darkness as he left the room, only at that moment was Lisa able to breathe. She sat down on the ground for a long time not knowing how to put herself together. Lisa was at the point of having a breakdown, she was so overwhelmed by what happened.

It was clear that Killian had been trying to prove a point just now. He was directly telling her that he could easily control her even without a weapon. With each passing minute, her hatred for him grew stronger. She managed to pull herself together and made her way towards the bedroom Killian assigned to her. Lisa didn't dare to come out of that room throughout the night.

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Lisa didn't go out even the next morning, she remained in the room where it was safe. She was hoping that Killian might forget about her because the last thing she wanted to was to face him at the moment. She tried to sleep last night but she couldn't get the image of yesterday out of her head. Killian Walker, the mysterious man who could phase even without the full moon, was something out of the ordinary.

Lisa had somehow managed to successfully keep a low profile throughout that morning. No one had come looking for her, thankfully. She had been stupid enough to think that she could keep it up for the full day, but she was soon alerted by the sound of the door opening. I woman stepped forward. She was dressed in a simple knee-length gown, her brown hair pulled in a messy ponytail. The woman seemed to be in her mid-forties yet she looked a lot younger. Lisa was startled at her appearance because she was sure she had locked the door. But she didn't doubt the possibility that Killian had extra keys to every room in the house, after all, it was his.

" Miss Lisa, my name is Elsa, I will be helping you to dress up for your engagement ceremony tonight "

" My what?"

" Your Engagement ceremony " She repeated not paying much attention to the confused expression on Lisa's face. She closed the door behind her, walking forward to place a parcel on the bed. Lisa hadn't even noticed it before now, she was still in shock. " This was the dress which Sir has picked for you. I got some accessories which will go with it. There's not much time so we have to be quick about it, do you need me to help you wash?"

" I don't understand anything you are saying! Who's the engagement party? I am not going anywhere "

" Miss Lisa, I kindly ask you to cooperate, it will be a lot easier for both of us. " There was something about this woman that our her on edge. Maybe it was the cold look in her eyes or her expressionless facade. She seemed so far away from reality while at the same time having full control of everything. Just one look from her got Lisa's scalp tingling, she immediately knew that this woman wasn't someone to mess around with. But still, she wasn't just going to get dragged off to an engagement she had no part in. Killian kept surprising her every single time, proving that he was even more of a psychopath than she had thought earlier.

" Why didn't he tell me? Why don't I know about any of this?"

" I am sure Sir has his reasons " A reason which had nothing to do with her. All she was told to do was ensure Lisa was dressed properly and showed up, Elsa was going to do everything in her power to complete her task. " No, off to the bathroom, we go "

" Get your hands off me! I am not doing anything until I hear the truth from Killian himself, his do I know if he was the one who sent you? You could be an enemy or something? " She was just saying bullshit, they both knew this. If Elsa was truly an enemy then would it have been possible for her to sneak into the heavily guarded mansion just to make her wear a dress?

" We can either do this the easy way or the hard way. Sir says he doesn't mind if you come to the party with a few bruises, so don't make this harder for yourself, trust me you'll regret it "

Lisa had no way of getting out of this. " I can bath myself thank you " She walked towards the bathroom. Lisa made sure to drag the shower for as long as possible, eventually, Elsa had to come and drag her out by her hair. The woman was a lot more powerful than she had expected, definitely an Alpha.

Elsa skillfully applied Lisa's makeup, enhancing her natural beauty. She started with a flawless base, using foundation to even out her skin tone. Then, she delicately brushed a soft blush onto Lisa's cheeks, giving her a natural rosy glow. Elsa styled Lisa's hair, creating an elegant updo that accentuated her features. She adorned it with sparkling hair accessories, adding a touch of glamour to the overall look.

She also helped Lisa into her dress, ensuring that every detail was perfect, The way this woman acted it was like her life depended on how good Lisa looked that night. Perhaps it did, Killian was a sick mother fucker who never hesitated to use a gun.

Lisa's dress was worth thousands of bucks, she could tell by just one look at it. dress has a plunging neckline and a cinched waist, accentuating her figure beautifully. It was in a shade of wine, looking simple and yet effortless catching the attention of anyone who looked at it. It had pearls decorating the waistline, and coupled with the diamond necklace and earrings she wore, she looked like an entirely different person. Like the celebrity girls, she saw in movies. Never would she have thought she would ever wear something so expensive. Yet, she wasn't enthusiastic about it one bit.

" Let's be on our way " Lisa was led out of the house to the luxurious car waiting outside. When she got into the car, she began laughing violently. This was because the car was filled with the smoke coming from Killian's lite cigarette. The bastard was smoking in a car with closed windows.

" Took you forever to get ready," He said displeased. Lisa didn't say anything, keeping her eyes on her hands.

This was going to be hell...