Chapter 40Vanessa’s POV“My lord, I was just leaving,” Aphrodite said bowing her head to Dante before leaving the room, while I just stood there confused and dumbfounded, I couldn’t believe what was happening, my sister coming back to take her rightful place, she doesn't even have a place in this palace to begin with.Fury ignited within me as I replayed those words. How can she claim that she was the one destined to marry Alpha Dante, not me when she ran away with her lover without thinking of the consequences? How could my sister come into my house and make such a bold statement? The audacity of it all fueled my anger even more.Feelings of betrayal washed over me. I couldn't help but think back to the time when I was forced to marry him because of my sister’s drastic decision. She had made that decision for herself, believing it was the right thing to do. And now, here she was, trying to take my husband away from me.“What is going on here?” Alpha Dante repeated when we both did n
Vanessa’s POV"You can stay here as long as you want, I'm sure vanessa wont mind." He said to her. Was this misplaced kindness or he just wanted to torture me? **I tuck my hair behind my ears as I walk towards my sister’s room, although I haven't gotten over the shock of Dante allowing her to stay here I couldn't help but think about what she said earlier about Kilan abusing her, I felt like I needed to know if she was doing fine. Because no matter what happens she is still my sister and I love her.I took a deep breath as I entered Evelyn’s room, knowing that this conversation would be difficult but necessary. I saw her sitting comfortably on the bed, the expression on her face changed immediately after she saw me. I walked towards her and sat beside her on the bed, “I am sorry about earlier, kilan had no right to lay his hands on you,” I said calmly, trying to let her know that I understood what she might be going through. I could feel the weight of her pain lingering in the air.
Vanessa’s POVMy blood boiled at his callousness. How could he be so dismissive? Didn't he understand the pain I was feeling? I clenched my fists, feeling the heat of my fury pulsating through my veins.Every ounce of self-control I had was tested as I fought back the urge to lash out physically. Instead, I channeled my rage into words, my voice sharp and biting. "You're supposed to be my family, Dante! Family supports each other, especially in difficult times. But you've shown me your true colors today."My voice quivered with a mix of hurt and anger as tears threatened to spill from my eyes. I couldn't believe that the person I trusted had turned a blind eye to my pain. The disappointment I felt was overwhelming.“Vanessa, you are just exaggerating things, and I have a lot of things to do” he replied nonchalantly, as he focused his attention back to the computer on his desk. I couldn't believe what was going on, how could Dante be so comfortable seeing me hurt, is that how much he h
Chapter 43Evelyn’s POVAs I steer at my reflection in the mirror, I couldn't help but wonder if what Vanessa said was true, was I truly ugly or was she just saying it to hurt my feelings, I tugged one side of my hair behind my ear giving me a clear view of the little scare close to my ear. Anytime I look at this scare, my anger towards Kilan increases, I hated him for making me feel vulnerable and unwanted. I picked up the brush and applied some powder on that area trying to hide the scare properly, I am going to prove to my sister that I will always get what I want even if it means throwing myself at Dante, this has gone beyond taking what is rightfully mine. I want to prove to her that even with a scare in my face, I can still take her man.I stood up and adjusted my dress which was showing a little more of my skin, if I wanted to have Dante for myself I needed to show him that I was in every way better than my sister, I see how he treats her which shows that he doesn't have any f
Vanessa’s POV“Aphrodite please leave me alone,” I said to my handmaid a hundred times, she had been asking me what was wrong with me, but I just wanted to be left alone.“Okay, my lady I will leave now so you can calm down but I am going to come and check on you,” she said feeling genuinely concerned for me. I have been lying on this bed since I left Dante’s office, my conversation with Drake kept ringing in my head over and over again, why am I feeling this way towards a man who treats me so badly? As I sat on the edge of the bed, my mind swirled with a mix of emotions. Doubt, fear, and vulnerability consumed my thoughts. I couldn't shake the nagging question that had been haunting me for hours, Does Dante feel anything for me, or was this marriage just a convenient arrangement?My heart ached with the weight of uncertainty as I replayed our moments together, searching for signs of genuine affection. The way he looked into my eyes, the warmth of his touch, the laughter we had shar
Drake’s POVAfter my conversation with Vanessa, I could feel she was already in love with Dante, and from what I am seeing the feeling might be mutual on Dante’s part. I know how much he cares for her even thou he has another woman he claims he loves.But this new development isn't sitting well with me, when I came back from my trip earlier and saw Vanessa in the palace, I was mesmerized by her beauty, I couldn't deny the magnetic pull I felt towards Vanessa. From the moment I first laid eyes on her, there was an undeniable spark that ignited within me. Her infectious laughter, her radiant smile, and her captivating presence had captured my heart.Every interaction with her left me yearning for more. At first, I thought I was enjoying the drama going on between her and Dante because of me but I found myself constantly thinking about her, imagining what it would be like to hold her hand, share intimate conversations, and be the one who made her smile the brightest and not Dante.But I
Chapter 46Dante’s PovAs I stood in front of the mirror, putting on my shirt, my mind was racing. Thoughts of confusion, hurt, and frustration swirled around in my head. I replayed my last conversation with Vanessa over and over again, trying to understand where things went wrong, how could she think that I would cheat on her with her sister?Although I am known for having many mistresses before I got married I knew I had never been unfaithful to Vanessa. Even when Willow showed up I tried as much as possible to restrain myself from her. Our relationship had always been built on honesty, I remember I had told Vanessa I had a girlfriend when I married her because I didn't want to lie to her. But somehow, doubt had crept into her mind, poisoning the foundation of our relationship.The weight of her accusation hung heavily on my shoulders. It felt like a heavy burden, one that threatened to crush me. I couldn't bear the thought of losing her because of something so stupid, and I knew I
Vanessa’s POVAs I lay on the bed, tears streaming down my face, a wave of sadness washed over me. I felt a deep ache in my chest as if my heart had been shattered into a million pieces. The words Dante had spoken echoed in my mind, replaying over and over again like a broken record. Each syllable felt like a sharp dagger, piercing my soul. I couldn’t believe that he had the guts to speak to me like that after cheating on me with my sister.My body trembled with the weight of my emotions. I buried my face in my pillow, trying to muffle the sobs, but the pain was too overwhelming. The room felt suffocating as if the walls were closing in on me. I longed for solace, for someone to hold me and tell me that everything would be okay.At that moment, I questioned my self-worth. I wondered if I had done something to him to deserve such cruelty. Thoughts of self-doubt and insecurity flooded my mind, threatening to consume me entirely. Why do I always end up hurt and alone? I allowed myself to