CLARA'S POVTricia noticed the sad look on my face as I opened the door while we all walked in. She was even talking to me but I was already zone off not hearing any of her words. The only thing I saw was her moving lips.”What is this?” She asked, referring to the paper I was holding.” It's nothing, never mind.””I wanna see it” Before I could hide it away from Tricia she rushed over to me and pulled the paper off my hand. She glanced through it then she raised her eyes at me with a questioning expression.”Clara, is this true?” She muttered after reading the paper.”I didn't know that he is the same popular billionaire you are talking about not until today but that didn't change the fact that I am not going to accept his proposal.””You must be out of your mind” Tricia fired at me.”What did you mean?” I ask, surprised at my friend's attitude to me.”You are going to his office first thing tomorrow morning and you will be his contract wife." Tricia declares as if she is my mot
CLARA POV ”So how much is your price? What is your worth?" He raised a brow at me. "I don't need your money" I gave him a stern look with my arms folded under my chest while I relaxed well in my seat. ”Really, you don't want my money?” He muttered the look on his face becoming darker "Then what did you want, my d*ck?” Oh God, here he comes again with his dirty talk in front of my friend. "This is what I want," I said looking him directly in the eyes "You are going to sign this paper and promise to train my daughter through her dream school taking all of her responsibility until she finishes school and gets a job.” "What!" Trica was shocked, yeah everyone would probably be shocked expecting me to ask for a huge sum of money but I don't need that. My daughter's future is my number one priority and interest even if I should die today I will die in peace with the thought that my daughter we have someone to help her through her life financially, my request might sound dumb but it is t
THIRD PERSON'S POVGraaaaaa... The sound of Clara's alarm woke her up from her sleep. She groaned lightly, hitting her hand on the alarm without opening her eyes. She hissed and went back to sleep muttering some silent words under her breath.She hadn't slept for long when suddenly the door to her room sprang open but that didn't make her stand up from her bed as she took a pillow and I covered her ear with it.”Hey get your ass off that bed." She heard Tricia's voice as she walked into her room but she didn't bother to reply to her. Clara raised a finger at her asking her to get out of her room. She's having a good dream and wouldn't want to miss it. She wants to go back to the sweet dream.”Clara, did you know what the time is?” Tricia moves closer to Clara and pulls the devout off Clara's body who remains on the bed with her eyes still closed."What time is it?” Clara muttered under her breath.”Time to go to work you will be f*cking late on your first day at work!” Immediately, sh
THIRD PERSON'S POV”I...I...there was traffic on the way" Clara stuttered as she glanced at him studying his dress although he was properly dressed in a black suit that fits him perfectly he hasn't knotted his tie.”Remember I warned you yesterday that you must not come to work late.””I'm sorry sir"”Apology not accepted," He said and pulled out a pitch tie from his wardrobe then threw it at her. ”Knot my tie.” He ordered nonchalantly.Clara Catches the tie and she quickly walks closer to him his eyes remain fixed on her and for some unknown reason she isn't comfortable standing this close to him. With a shaky hand, she raised her hand towards his neck, and unfair enough her hand didn't reach his neck. He was taller than her.A smile plastered on Alexander's face as he watched her pull a chair towards him, and immediately she raised her head towards him he quickly replaced the smile on his face with a frown.Clara climbed on the chair and this time she was standing face to face w
THIRD PERSON'S POVEach time they are this close they always feel some connection between them that got them staring at each other's faces longer than expected.”What are you trying to do?” Clara muttered breaking the silence between them she couldn't help staying long with Alexander in such ways he was so close that he got her thinking wild which is unlike her his touch always awakened some part of her that she never knew existed and she is yet to admit that.”What, are you scared of my body? Did my touch make you wet?””Huh? let me go now” Her eyes widen and she struggles to get off his body but Alexander pulls her even closer to himself."Now you are going to pull off your shirt and let me walk on it or I'm going to f*ck you right here in this car while I put the phone on call so your daughter could hear your loud moans while I shove my d*ck inside you and f*ck you from behind.”Clara Froze off at his dirty talks. Right now, she looks like someone that has been poured cold water. S
CLARA'S POVI sat at my table going through some files that Alexander gave me to work on. Immediately I stepped foot into this office, the first thing he did was to start giving me work to do.I lifted my head up and my gaze drifted to the glass separating my office and Alexander's office. As I stared in his direction, my eyes caught up with Alexander who was seated on his chair typing some stuff on his computer. This time, his face looks serious, and that evil smirk on his face, whenever he wants to send me a message, is no longer there. Now he looked calm and focused. He was only in his suit trousers and white shirt and he had removed his blazers.DingThe sound of my desk bell rings a notification that I'm needed in his office. Without wasting time I quickly stood up from my seat and walked towards his office.”Sir, I'm here.” I reminded him after standing for about 5 minutes and Alexander didn't utter a word to me.”Your duty in this office every morning, once we step foot into t
CLARA POVImmediately we stepped into the boutique. I regret coming here with him because I knew that the clothes here would be very costly, unlike where I bought my dress.”Hey I don't think it necessary we buy these clothes." I whispered to the stranger when I saw the tag price on the dress. In my life, I have never bought a single shirt for that amount.”Don't worry I'm the one paying.”I just nod and flash him a fake smile.A few minutes later I thanked the stranger immediately after we came out of the boutique wearing a new white shirt."You are welcome, you can call me Ryan." He stretched his hand towards me for a handshake which I took with a smile.”I‘m Clara."”Nice to meet you, Clara. I'm in the production department and hope to see you another time.”I gave him a last welcoming smile before I finally headed back to get another fresh coffee for the almighty Alexander. This time I wasn't in much hurry because I didn't want my new clothes to get stained.After knocking on Alex
CLARA POVI slumped on the chair before me lazily immediately after I got home. I must confess that this job is the worst ever. My boss Alexander makes sure of that and the reason why I'm still keeping up with his bossy attitude is because of the future of my child.Because of the contract between me and Alexander Aria was able to attend the best school in Bryxton City and also she is among the best students in Studio Gallery pursuing her dream. So, what more could I ask for if not to just endure this for the next four months which looks like forever. After I'm done with this contract with Alexander, the only few months I have to live I will make sure I draft a to-do list for every activity I'm going to do in a day and spend much time with my daughter.”Mummy is back.” I heard my little princess' voice as she ran to me and gave me a hug where I was seated."Come here, how was your first day at school?" I carried her and made her sit on my lap."First day at school was fine mum
CLARA POVI stay under the shower not the usual modern kind of shower, this is made with a metal frame painted to look like bamboo powered by a hand pump, and a chain when pushed will pump out water.I stayed in the shower longer than expected as my mind won't stop reminding me of every word spoken by Ms. Flora. It sounds strange but true and for the first time, my heart was accepting every word spoken by her.Had it been someone else that told me this I would have laughed at the person and called her a liar but strange enough I found my heart, my body, and the whole of myself accepting all of her words. Even when I don't want to set my hopes high there is still hope lingering at the side of my heart telling me that I can still live again.There's a way for me to live more than six months.A way for me to be there when my best friend Tricia will marry.A way for me to see my little girl achieve all her dreams of becoming a graduate and a successful artist.All that Ms. Flora said is
Clara POVAs Laura pulled me away I felt a part of me getting sober as she dragged me out of Alexander's room. It felt as if I didn't want to leave him, as if I should spend more time with him.A frown crept on my face like a little child who is denied having candy or ice cream.Now that we are here in this pack, being Alexander's fake wife is not bad after all and at this moment I'm going to enjoy it with him until when he returns to being my arrogant proud bossy boss."Mother finds a way to help cure your health issue," Laura said, bringing me out of my thoughts."What did you mean?""There's a way you can live longer and won't have to experience heart failure."I was stunned by her statement is this some kind of joke or what.There's a way I can live longer than six months.There is a way I will still live to take care of Aria.I still have hope of living longer on earth.But how?Whatever way it is, I'm ready to undergo it. Laura held my hand as we made it towards the
Alexander POVI watched as she rushed out of my room in concern, the smile which I didn't notice until now lingered on my face. The expression on her face earlier made my smile widen the more.Clara cares about me.When did she start giving a f*ck about me getting hurt? The last time I received such treatment was ten years ago from that little girl in the basement.Watching how concerned she felt about my injury a few minutes ago makes a piece of ice in my heart break. The bridge which I have built behind me and anyone that tries to get through my walls she just broke some part of it.I heard it crack, the icing block in my heart. She just melts it from the moment she calls my name back then in the forest.But why did she care about me?Why the sudden change?I know I haven't been nice to her but here she is worried about me, the same person that doesn't want to spend a few seconds with me or be my fake wife.A few minutes later I had successfully worn a treasure and was about to put
Clara POVI sucked in greedy air as I was startled awake from my scary dream, the same dream I keep having since the day I stepped foot here. How can one keep having the same dream over and over again as if there is something I need to grab and understand.But none of the dreams make sense. It's just like a video of my past life is being played before me. I don't know why but I feel a strong connection between me and that dream. It seems like a dream and more like a vision.A strong headache hit me on my head and it felt as if thousands of horses were walking in my head. This always happens when I don't take my meds for some days. Doctor Collins always warned me to take my drug daily but since the beginning of today I haven't taken it and it is having a bad effect on me.When my mother was still alive she made sure doctor Collins sent me my meds all the way from Bryxton city down to the small town we are residing. Mother told me that with my med my heart issue won't worsen but now it
When two souls are connected Alexander POVLetting the cold water run through my body I felt relaxed and fresh as it dropped and washed away all complications.I felt fresh, washing away all the smell of the rogue and her scent.I came out of the bathroom and my eyes landed on the small woman sleeping on my bed. A frown lingered on my face but was later replaced with a smirk followed by a smile. She also made me change my frowning serious facial expression just by watching her. What more could she do to my body if we are close.Stubborn woman who never listens to my words. What was she thinking when she came out from her hiding spot?To protect me?Gosh, if only she knows that I'm the Alpha king she can't protect me but she endangered her life and called for me even when she knew that she might get hurt.I lean on my elbow and drink in her sleeping naked form. She looks so delicate when asleep, those tiny features and that slim body so fucking fragile it seems they can be broke
Clara POV"Stay back Clara." I heard Alexander's warning, his body blocking my view of seeing these monsters properly.I was scared, shaking in fear I don't know what to do we are just two and these animals are up to five and I don't know how to f*cking fight."What are we going to do?" I muttered under my breath, fear visible in my voice."Just stay back, I'm going to protect us."Us? My eyes went wide open in shock. Did he just call me and him "US"? I don't know what this feeling is but I felt a tingling sensation erupting in my body as if we were real couples.Gulp hard and I try to remain calm like Alexander had told me he said he is going to protect us and I believe in him."Come and get me," Alexander screamed, luring them towards us, and immediately about three rogues came rushing towards our direction while he pulled out his arrow and he started shooting at them.He was fast and brave as his arrow hit one of the animals on the head and it collapsed to the floor.T
I keep following Alexander as he walks inside the thick forest. The clouds have started changing form and the sun is returning back to its home preparing for the stars and moon to take over the sky in just less than a few hours.I take each step slowly following his lead. I don't want him to see me now. I want to know what he came into this forest to do alone.As Alexander saw an antelope rushing past him and his senses triggered and I saw him pull out a bow and arrow targeting the animal and he started shooting it. I watched in amazement at how good he shot arrows and he is very good at hunting animals.Strange isn't it? A billionaire having this kind of life is more like the second phase of his life. There's more to this guy that I need to know.Our regular might be fake but I suddenly have this desire to be part of this difficult life he is living. A life here in the pack where everything seems peaceful.Wow! I find myself saying as he shoots like a hunter. If anyone should tell me
Alexander POVI walk into my luxurious chamber decorated colorfully with gold, animal skin furniture, wooden floor, and expensive wolf status.I heaved in a deep breath the moment I stepped into my room. It's as if I have been holding my breath all the way from Tiara's dungeon, it feels as if I wish for death again seeing her in that state but I have to be strong and make sure I bring her out of her shell and giving her the best life she wasn't able to have while growing up.I lowered myself onto the golden king-size chair with my legs stretched on the small stool before me. I laid back on it and closed my eyes not to sleep as my mind drifted back to my sister ten years ago.A massive wave of guilt filled my heart striking and destroying every part of it that keeps me breathing and it feels as if I will choke to death due to my failure to carry out my responsibility. Even if I was still a little boy then I wouldn't stop blaming myself for not being able to protect her. I
Alexander POVI was seated at my reading table going through some files that have to do with the pack issues. It is never easy being the next Alpha in just a few months to come and also being the president of a large company but I have always been prepared for this since I was young and this is what my mother wants me to be. The true son, the heir to the property because she and father suffered together before coming this far. So, this was her last wish for me. And this wish I must fulfill till the end taking care of all my responsibilities and not allowing my stepbrother Antonio to take away what is rightfully mine.A knock came on my door distracting me from what I was doing. ”Come in.” I ordered all my attention still on the files I was going through.Being Alpha and a president is never easy to be controlled by one person. When I am in the city I will have to behave like one and when I'm here in the pack, a place I called home I will have to behave like one living two lives