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Marriage First, Mate Second Chapter 2 : Say
In front of me, the doors leading to the great hall are closed. I feel gratitude for the darkness enfolding the scene, as it masks my uneasiness at what I am about to do. Sophie's whispers behind my back as I adjust the veil are all I can hear. I pray to the Goddess that I'm making the right decision about this. "Are you sure about this?" my best friend asks. Her gaze is clouded with anxiety.I nod trying to look as confident as possible. I am really nervous inside."I am," I affirm, "It's the right choice." At that moment, I can hear my father's hurried footsteps. His expression is concerned as he comes running to my side. As the Alpha of the pack, he always looks serious. But he appears to be far more worried than usual. "Amber, I heard everything," he whispers, hurriedly, "What's your plan?"He sounds concerned, but I'm not sure how much of that is he being concerned about my marriage, and how much of that is concern about me making him look bad.I have a feeling that regardle
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"Enough!" I shout. Now the music stops and all the guests stare at us.Immediately two men come and help Sebastian to his feet. I remind myself that I cannot defend him against Levi. The latter is now my husband, and Sebastian is not in my good graces at the moment."Has he hurt you?" Levi asks and places a hand on my shoulder, there is a warmth spreading around me and I lock my eyes on his. I feel the heat from his gaze and it takes me by surprise. I shake my head."No. I'm just a little... shocked." I frown. Levi looks at Sebastian angrily. "Take him away," Levi tells the men holding Sebastian, wrapping a protective arm around me."Don't worry. I know the way out," says Sebastian, separating from the two men giving me a venomous look on his way out. I know this has only just begun, but I still have hopes.I sigh."Are you all right?" asks Sophie, who has come running up to me."I am," I respond, taking her hand. "But I need some moment to breathe," I say to Levi."Of course," he sa
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The car slows down as it turns the corner and a series of huge, luxurious structures loom before us. Modern mansions with golden lights shining through the open windows nestle against each other atop a well-guarded hill. There is a forest to the left, which rises to the top of the mountain, and to my right stretches a huge, seemingly endless lake that would easily compete with the sea."This is beautiful," I say to Levi, and my words match what I feel. It almost feels like something out of fairytales."Thank you," he said, obviously proud of his domain.His pack, I think, is one of the most powerful in the country, and probably the richest in the city. Years ago there was a dispute between his pack and mine, which separated the assets and finances of both packs, who had been powerful trading partners in the past. No one remembers exactly what happened, but from then on each went their own way.Our pack is also powerful, and in recent years Dad has increased our wealth, thus ben
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"Oh, you are beautiful!" says Levi's mother, June, as soon as she sees me.She is a beautiful woman, looking in her early forties, with hair the same shade as her son's burnt honey and a deeply kind face.Her hands take mine. I remember everything I have been talking and rehearsing with Levi, and I smile at her."It's a pleasure to finally meet you," I reply kindly. June has a smile that lightens the room."Finally!" she says, excited. "Levi has been hiding you for an eternity, but that's over now."Her happiness is evident. Inside I can't help but wonder, since when does she long for her son to get married?Levi walks towards us. His smile is quiet, but sincere. He clearly enjoys seeing his mother happy."Please come along. You must be dead tired. Come in and I'll give you a glass of wine.""Thank you. That's very kind of you," I reply.I follow her meekly, admiring Levi's mansion in passing. Because of my position as the Alpha's daughter, I am used to luxury, but Le
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"Oh no," I mutter, looking at my reflection in the mirror.After showering I get dressed in the only thing I have on hand that isn't my wedding dress: a lingerie set meant specifically for my honeymoon. When I walked in, I should have paid more attention to what I was bringing with me.The problem is that the special and magical night won't happen. Instead I find myself stuck with a husband, whom I barely know, and for whom I feel an attraction to which I remind myself, I can't give in to. An attraction that doesn't make sense.Despite the spark that we feel between us, there is no way I can allow that to happen. The lingerie is cream-colored. A lace corset that runs from my breasts, down my waist and to the panties, which flirtatiously cover half of my buttocks. I chose the outfit very carefully, thinking of Sebastian, but he's never going to see it.Sighing, I decide that I can't go out dressed like this, or else the rest of the night will be an ordeal. I take one of the bathrobes in
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The ring of the alarm clock jolts me out of sleep.I groan, groping at the nightstand. Except this isn't my nightstand, and what's ringing isn't the alarm clock.I realize then where I am, and what happened yesterday.I should be on my honeymoon, but I'm in the room of the Alpha of the enemy pack, Levi Grant, whom I've married.Memories of last night begin to swirl around in my head. Memories of Levi's hands roaming my body, as his lips and mine joined.Of me, manipulating his manhood and coming to orgasm just as he did..."Shit, Amber," I whisper. "You've really messed up this time."I stand up as I grab the phone and run out to the balcony."Hello?" I replay in a whisper. "Oh! Amber. Honey, I was so worried about you.""Hi, Mom," I reply. "Amber?" Dad says on the other end of the line. The call turns into a video call. I smile at my parents, who look at me with worry on their faces."Daughter, this has all been crazy," says my mother, Elsa."May I ask
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"Ready?" Levi asks in the darkness of the car, just before we get out.I hold my breath and look down at my dress. It's an elegant piece that fits me outrageously well. The burgundy red of the silk matches perfectly with my tanned skin, brown hair and green eyes.As I once said, Sebastian's favorite color is red. This time, I plan to use it against him.I nod slowly. "I am," I say.He gets out of the car. He turns around and comes to open the door for me. What a perfect gentleman, he plays his part well.As soon as I get out I notice that all eyes are on us, but I try to pretend it doesn't affect me. Levi is looking stunning in a black suit that fits his musculature to perfection. His hair is styled elegantly. He looks so handsome that it's impossible to look away.And indeed, as we go along the girls look at him, although there is reticence in their gestures. It's evident that they fear him as much as they long for him."He is too attractive to be real," I hear a young
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Anger and satisfaction simmers inside me.Sebastian doesn't dare open his mouth. He stammers as if something is stuck in his throat. Levi lets go and stands up. He adjusts the cuffs of his jacket and wipes the blood from his knuckles with a handkerchief.His gaze sweeps over the spectators. They are all silent. They look at Sebastian's imposing size and musculature, and then at Levi, who knocked him down with a single, clean, accurate blow.Slowly they move away from him. No one comes to Sebastian's aid.Finally, after checking that no one else is going to face him, Levi comes to me, takes my hand and puts it on his arm."Let's enjoy the party," I ask him with a beaming smile.He nods.Once we're away, the crowd rushes to Sebastian to help him to his feet. Even from a distance I hear his moans about having a broken nose.I can't help but think that Sebastian was always a bit dramatic."Thank you for what you did," I tell Levi. He looks at me and his expression chan
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