__•The Next Day•__~ALPHA LORD LUGARD~'Now let's see, Lyanna, how you will be able to refuse me again after I play hero again tomorrow.' I mutter to myself, a creepy smirk crawling up my lips.It is infuriating how after all the previous schemes, she has still not agreed to marry me. I can not pour out this much effort, and she would be rendering my efforts useless.I have been posing as her best friend, drawing her closer, trying to be the one she turned to in times of need. It is a delicate dance of deception and manipulation, and I am growing weary of it.But now, this was my chance– a very good chance to make her see me as a hero.The next day in school, Lyanna comes crying to me about her abducted Dad and I take her outside class, away from the rest of our schoolmates. As we sit under the old oak tree during lunch, her eyes are red rimmed from crying. I laugh inside, already knowing why she was crying without being told. Her poor, poor, dad had been kidnapped and hidden away...
Lyanna's Pov I stand far from my house, watching as the house burns into flames. What do I do because my parents are still inside, and who's going to care for me when they are no more? My hand is trembling but I do not regard it, I swiftly remove my phone from my pocket, and as I dial his number, I pause.Hasn't he done enough for me? And has he not been in enough danger for me? I shake my head, my eyes hurting from the tears I have shared over the past days and hours. God please show me the way, I pray, staring at the broken phone in my headWell, if I don't call my parents they are going to definitely die, I wouldn't prefer that, never. I tap on the call button, and it goes through but he does not answer. I try again then finally, his voice comes in, as easygoing as a stream. "Hey there, are you alright?" He asks, exhibiting tenderness all the time. I remain silent as I don't know how to explain my misery. Who could be doing this? What does the person want fro
Alpha Lugard's PovShe breaks the kiss, remains silent to catch her breath and then speaks. "Aren't you going to talk to your parents?" "That's the last thing I wanna do now, Lyanna. I think you are right, I should let them know they shouldn't bother my guests, I mean, your parents with their anthem of getting me married." I get off her then extend my hand which she takes and we walk out of the door. "Here comes Mr. and Mrs. Shelton, the best parents of our century. May I ask what brings you here? Well, anyway, let's not waste time, I know you are either here to abuse me or force me into marriage. Look around, it's not a good time, would you go and come back another day? My guests are trying to figure out what to do next, excuse them, my caring parents."None of them reply and it's so unlike my Mom, what happened? Have they decided to end the plan or something or is this their own way? "Actually Son, we are here to say goodbye, we are living on the very first
Lyanna's PovI wake up with a huge smile, everyone would if the next day is their wedding day. If you know you are going to be with the person you love for the rest of your life. I wash my face, wipe it, and when I am satisfied with my looks, I get out of my room, meeting my new family downstairs. Well, actually, for the past few weeks, my parents and I have been with Drake's parents in their Mansion. And after the wedding, my parents will be flying out of the country to live a good life while I enjoy being here with my husband. That's what Drake said… "Hey there, daughter in law, how are you feeling this morning?" "I feel Terrific, ma'am, tomorrow is my wedding." I get to the breakfast table and hug my kind mother in law. I know I am in really good hands. "Father in law, seriously, I have told you to stop reading the newspapers at the table. It can ruin your appetite." I say as I sit on my chair beside him. He grins and then hands over the papers.
Lugard's PovShe shouldn't think what she's thinking, it's not like we had something to do, we kissed yeah, but I didn't give in when Alicia wanted to go further. She just insisted on sleeping here naked beside me, that's all. "Brother's wife is here, we were just talking about you and can you join us. Actually, no need to feel confused whatsoever. We do this very often, I am naked, he's without a shirt, nothing wrong with it, right? We are blood after all. Anyway, since you are here, I will change and leave to my parents, I still have unfinished business before tomorrow." Alicia says normally and then walks naked in front of the two of us to her closet. "Hey there, wife, what a pleasant surprise? You are missing me, isn't it?" I walk shirtless to her, surrounding my hand around her. "Is she not shy about being naked beside you in bed?" "If she were, you wouldn't have found us together. She insisted she wanted us to be like this, like when we w
Chapter 56Lyanna's PovI look back at the girl staring at me with smiles across the length and breath of her face. I bend my head, look into the mirror again and then let out a sigh, the smile disappearing eventually. Am I not supposed to… I mean, um, feel happy inside and out like on every side? Why is this sudden feeling? Why am I feeling as though something bad is going to transpire? Is that dream going to come to pass? And well, from what I saw yesterday, I am not really convinced with her alibi. Even so, she looked untroubled, so calm but a little surprised perhaps I was there yeah. I should stop overthinking or imagining things, they are blood after all. "You may be right but that doesn't mean they can't have sex. Ever heard of the word incest? Why do you think it's there in the first place? The answer is simple, because people do practice it." I hear a small voice in my head offer. What's all these I've been going through since yesterday? Geez! I need answers.Jus
Lugard's Pov She extends her hand and gently puts it on mine. Her expression is sort of understanding and mild. "I know all this wedding stuff has…"she shrugs."That all the wedding stuff has stressed you out and that you need rest but please calm down, I am also stressed too, husband. Is it better I call you that?" She smiles and I start the car. Why is she behaving so sweet and innocent, how am I going to carry out my plans if she's like this. I can't possibly hate her. "Are we going straight to the honeymoon? This is not the road we take to your home, wow, I didn't see that coming, that's so surprising, husband." She takes my hand and kisses my knuckles, I watch her without talking. She will be more than surprised. I pull over in front of my mansion, she gasps, looking at me as she covers her mouth with her palms. "This is huge, like it's so big. And did you arrange al these sophisticated welcoming?" "Will you come out or sit in the car talking?" Our doors
Lyanna's PovI wake up, I scan around the room and sigh realizing I am still in his room. Where's he though? I ask myself and just then, the opens and I see him come in followed by a maid holding a tray. "Are you a child to be deliberately refusing to eat and starving yourself? Must I tie you to a chair and then be feeding you?" He scolds, his eyes never leaving mine as I sit in the bed. "I was waiting for you to return so we ate together. Is it now my fault you returned at 11pm? How was I supposed to eat without you here?" "You will find out soon. Amina, would you please serve her on the table?" He speaks to the servant as she bows before serving the dish. "Now you get up from there and come and eat. I guess you don't have any intention of getting out of that big gown, it must be very cozy for you." "Drake, forget it if you think I am going to touch that if you decide not to eat. Either we eat or I don't eat, and I am not sure if somethin