Chapter 03

“What do you take me for? some sort of whore?” The man asked but there was no anger in his voice and that gave me hope that perhaps, I could really get him to do this. Just maybe.

“No-no i am sorry but that is not…”

“Are you drunk?” He leaned closer as if to perceive my breath and I frowned.

“I can assure you that I am of sound mind and -” I stopped and blushed in shame.

Goddess above what on earth was I doing?

Is this really how bad I had fallen?

“Don't worry.” I whispered, “I am sorry for being so rude.”

I stood up from the chair. Best that I just accept my fate.

But before I could turn to leave the man grabbed my arm and stopped me in my tracks, “Wait!”

I did, heart racing so wildly in my chest.

‘Tell me why you want to do this.”

I took a deep breath, “My father has arranged for me to marry a stranger and… I just want to do something out of my own will before I throw my freedom away forever.”

He had a contemplative look on his face as he stared at me then nodded, “Fine. Come on - i have a hotel just down the street.”

I followed him without a word, trying so hard not to think about how stupid this was.

People do this all the time. One night stands/

I am going to do it with this delicious looking stranger and I am going to enjoy the hell out of it.

When we got to the hotel, he opened the door and let me in, walk-in straight to the bed. I stood in the middle of the small old looking room awkwardly, my heart thudding wildly in my chest.

“Are you sure about this? You look…nervous.” He said seated on the bed with his leg crossed.

He looks hot.

And that's all I should be focusing on right now, not the fear.

“It is my first night,” I said with a deep breath in, “it is normal to be nervous and scared. But I'm a hundred percent sure.”

“Hmmmm”

He said nothing more, but his gaze was on me, heated, watching as if trying to calculate what exactly he wanted to do to me - as if trying to read me from the inside out.

I tugged on my gown, nervous as hell fidgeting under his intense gaze. I had no idea what to do now, how to proceed - I had no idea what to do other than stand there and I imagined that I looked like some sort of lost cat.

Suddenly he grinned, stood up and covered the distance between us in three quick strides.

“Do not worry honey - I promise to take it gently.”

Honey.

I had no idea why I shivered at that sentiment but I brushed it aside, “Thank you.”

He nodded, his fingers touching my cheek and trailing down to my lips - I gasped when he brushed his thumb against my quivering lower lip.

“You have got to be the most gorgeous girl I've ever seen.”

I smiled nervously but didn't move.

Not because I don't want to, but because I had no idea what to do with my hands.

Hold his hand?

Keep them on his waist?

Goddess above.

But from the looks of it, I'm sure he had everything under control so instead of thinking and worrying about what I had to do, I allowed myself to submit myself under his touch and let him take control.

As if sensing my thoughts, he grinned, grabbed a handful of my hair and tilted my head up to meet his gaze.

His blue eyes were hooded and darkened.

I moaned when he leaned closer and smashed his wet lips against mine.

༺༺♡♡༻༻

Did i enjoy the hell out of it? I fucking did and id do it all over again if i get the chance.

My heart fluttered as I turned and stared at the man sleeping soundly beside me and I smiled as I took in his handsome features.

But then the rays of the sun filtering through the windows brought me back to reality and I quickly stood up, then winced when I felt the soreness between my legs - which brought back the memories.

I am no longer a virgin.

I had always wondered what it would be like - losing my virginity to a man and I cannot say that I am disappointed to say the least.

He was so gentle, talking me through it, so patient. It had been so worth it and it made the shame I felt right now a little bit smaller.

I got off the bed quickly, got dressed and h]scurried out of the room without glancing back.

When I got home, I sneaked in through a back entrance so the guards wouldn't notice me but before I could make a turn towards my tower, someone stopped me.

“Xenia?”

I groaned and turned to see Lyra approaching me with a sweet smile on her face, “Where are you coming from?”

“What> Were you assigned to keep watch over me?

She frowned, “Come on don't be like that, Xenia. I was worried about my sister that is all.”

I rolled my eyes, “I have to get back to my room.”

“You know, you are my twin and believe it or not I totally understand that you might be angry at your father for the decision he made.”

Oh, you dont day.

“But I am also happy for you regardless because this is not just for our family but for you especially. It is a good opportunity for you to rise higher.”

“Thank you Lyra, but if you love the idea so much why don't you marry him instead?”

Lyra frowned and I gave her a smile before walking away immensely satisfied. When I got to my lonely tower I went straight to the bathroom to freshen up and indulge in a book.

Later that evening, Philomena came into my room with a concerned look on her face and a basket in her hand.

“My lady. Your father has sent for you. He mentioned that the Silver fangs will be here in a few minutes so you must get ready.”

She looked concerned but I gave her a reassuring smile before taking the basket from her and dismissing her.

I wasn't bothered because I knew what I had to do and how I was going to do it.

So I quickly got dressed in the comfortable white lace that made me look like a bride when I took in my reflection on the mirror.

A bride indeed.

More like an auctioned commodity.

I bit my lip, when I felt the tears forming in my eyes and blinked them away.

There was no need to cry. No need at all.

Finally ready, I got out of the room and went straight to the gall I knew my family would be waiting for me at.

“Dearest daughter,” father beamed when he saw me and spread his arms, “you look so gorgeous and beautiful my dear.”

“Do not patronise me,” I snapped, “and do not call me your daughter either. Because I'm not. My biggest shame in this life is being ever related to a greedy and selfish scumbag like you!”

My mother grabbed my hand and turned me around, “show some respect! I do not know why you have to be so ungrateful!.”

“You expect me to be grateful cos my own father is selling me off to become some sort of breeder? You know the truth. You know that if you had thought it was such a great thing it would have been Lyra standing here - not me.”

My mother's eyes widened, and before I could brace myself she slapped me across my cheek, hard and I gasped.

“I have no idea where I went wrong in raising you. But I know for sure that I didn't raise such an uncultured, ungrateful and selfish brat!!”

My hand was on my cheek as I glared at her, “Let me be the selfish one. Let me be selfish because I decided to look out and stand up for myself when my own family had failed to do that for me. LET ME BE THE SELFISH ONE!! It takes one to know one after all.”

Another slap on my other cheeks and my eyes was burning in hot tears.

“You will watch your mouth, Xenia. You will watch your mouth with me! I am your mother. We protected you, even when you turned out to be nothing, a loser and a taboo we still protected you instead of casting you out to go face the fate of a rogue!”

“I would have fared better as a rogue, than under your so-called protection, mother.” My voice was low but I could hear the rage dripping from it.

Mother's face was red with fury and she looked like she was about ready to just tear me apart with her claws.

“ENOUGH!” Father's yell echoed through the halls, “get yourselves in order and stop the bickerings. Xenia!, No more smart comments for you or I'll have you thrown in the dungeon for the rest of your lives. Our esteemed guests shall be here any minute now. I expect you to be in your best behaviour.”

I swiped away the lone tear that rolled down my cheek angrily and raised my chin defiantly, “I shall not go with the Alpha of the Silver Fang Pack.”

“Yes you will. You have no choice, child.”

I took a deep breath, “I am no longer a virgin, father.”

Silence followed my words. Chilly deadly silence as my father slowly turned to me, his eyes wide in horror.

“What did you just say?”

“I am no longer a virgin, father. So I am just imagining what it would mean to you and the pack, If they discover such treachery. I guess we have no other option than to have Lyra over to them.”

Mother gasped and my father looked like he was about to explode. Veins popped up on his forehead, and his breathing quickened.

I took a step back, suddenly scared of his reaction.

But before he could match towards me and do anything, the doors burst open and we turned around to see - the Silver Fang people coming inside, led by a young and beautiful woman.

Father and mother exchanged quick glances as they tried to compose themselves before moving forward to greet our guests.

My shoulders dropped.

What do I do now?

“Alpha Kai,” my father called, “Please allow me to introduce you to my beautiful daughter.”

My heart was racing wildly as I stepped forward but when the young lady moved away to show the crippled Aloha on his wheelchair - I froze to my bones and my jaw dropped.

That….that cannot be.

The man smiled mischievously but I was still too shocked to move as I stated to him.

This cannot be.

But there was no denying it.

Those blue eyes that had shone right above me last night - the curled hair, the smile.

Holy fuck what have I done, and most importantly what was going on here?

My one night stand - my very hot one night stand who was walking just fine yesterday is the Legendary Crippled Alpha Kai!!!