"About that." He fell silent. His night-dark irises looked even gloomier after being attacked by my question. Matthias' face, which had always been fierce towards me, showed clear confusion. I saw that his hand which had been touching my body, keeping me from falling, was now moving away.
"Don't think you can run away from me, Isabelle. You haven't answered my question. Tell me, where do you know about Estella's story of rejecting and abandoning me?" he whispered to me in front of the other Alpha princes, who were looking at us with suspicious eyes.I haven't read the mate contract agreement, but I'm pretty sure it says not to claim me as their mate. And watching Matthias this morning continue to hold my hand, close to me, the other Alpha prince seemed to glance disapprovingly."I ... I have no obligation to answer your questions." I retorted, with a slight snort. I began to feel uncomfortable when I realized the other Omega concubines were looking at me sarcastically as if they didn't like me sitting alone with Matthias.So I excused myself and took the seat next to Arthur. Breakfast that morning was annoying, I didn't expect Matthias to blatantly attract me like that. More than that, there was Estella beside him when he talked to me!'And I just found out that Estell
"Shouldn't you be accompanying Matthias tonight, Estella?" said William who spread his arms to hug the omega's waist intimately."Ha ... Let him. I'm tired of him. He's too stiff for an Alpha prince. When I asked him to touch me, he just said nothing!" Estella protested. The Omega rested her body in William's arms in front of the many guests.As the only witness to their affair at this ball, I could only silently hide behind the crowd. My body was trembling all by itself, it felt like I'd been struck by a million volts of lightning.Estella, whom Matthias had glorified so much, was having an affair with William. That 'omega one. Matthias was willing to reject me for her. And he just wasted his love.'I growled when I remembered how Matthias was so weak when it came to Estella. 'Does Matthias know all this? Do I need to tell him?’ I wondered in my hiding.The dance party had started. The Alphas and Omegas returned to their respective mates in pairs. As the music swelled, I began to los
"I'm not jealous." I snapped at him with all the anger in my voice. My face must have been very red by now, as William continued to smile as if he thought my anger was just an alibi."There's no way Matthias and I have anything. He doesn't like me," I said again, beginning to be overwhelmed by the nerves in my own heart. It was like being caught red-handed after making a terrible mistake.I didn't expect Willam to be able to read our situation so easily! Although I'm sure at breakfast that morning, all the Alpha princes were busy with their Omega concubines."Then I'm glad that you and Matthias have no relationship," he replied. We were still dancing even though my footwork couldn't keep up with the beat. "I intend to claim you as my mate, Isabelle. No longer as a concubine or contract mate. Rather, I want to marry you."The last sentence that slipped freely from his lips was the brake that brought my footsteps to an instant halt. I stared at him smiling at me with my eyes wide open.
"Please, just let me be like this for a while." Matthias continued to hug me along with his soft voice. I couldn't believe it until the end, was this Alpha in my arms, Matthias?I didn't know that an Alpha prince who seemed to be born from the ice could melt and become fragile just because of an Omega. If I'm being honest, his embrace was like sticking a thorn into my flesh.This was because I knew that Matthias loved Estella. While I, who had been secretly pregnant with his child, would never have the chance to touch his heart._______________- Theodosius's Palace, Day 5- 10.00 PM."Isabelle, can you be honest with me? Is it true that one of the four Alpha princes in the mate contract, told you about my relationship with Estella?" Matthias asked that question again tonight, for who knows how many times.We were no longer in the palace; I had invited him to stop by the garden to ease his grief. And here, all I hear is him accusing me of being the cause of Estella's change in behavio
"You don't need to defend Estella. Everyone knows she's the problematic Omega here. Matthias is the only crazy person who would defend her," Arthur told me even as his eyes glanced back at the commotion still going on there."Uh. Alright," I reply, scratching my head that doesn't itch with confusion."You stay in the room until things settle down, understand? And as much as possible, stay away from Estella." Arthur patted me lightly on the shoulder, then left. At least he didn't lock my room, which allowed me to look outside and see what was happening.My breath caught and my eyeballs almost popped out of their sockets thanks to the sight of Arthur playfully calling Estella over. Their conversation was obscured by Estella's screams of disapproval, but I knew they were all blaming the omega for what happened to me.Not long after that, I was startled by a knock on my bedroom door from outside. I thought it was Arthur who again wanted to confirm my condition. A doctor was sent to examin
[POV Estella]"Hmmpp! Let go of me!" I snapped at her in annoyance after she deliberately covered my mouth while I was still talking."Anyway, Carla, I won't let Matthias go until he can change the social status of my colony. I'm tired of being humiliated as the Omega of the slave class! And Matthias, how could he be infertile when I need him!?" I said irritably."You're playing with William right now, why don't you just marry him?" Carla said. Then I rolled my eyes—reluctant to answer her question."William is more interested in that cheap omega Isabelle than me. And you know yourself, Carla. Matthias is the most influential Alpha here. Even though he has a mental trauma that makes me ashamed to be around him, he is still an important prince."That’s true. Maybe no one knew but I understood everything.Matthias L Theodosius is a fragile Alpha ever since his mother betrayed his father. He has been mentally traumatized since childhood. I am the only Omega who can get close to him.'But
[Back to Isabelle's POV][Estella's POV has finished]"Miss Estella, it is morning. I have been instructed by the princes to make sure you are ready for breakfast." A familiar voice greeted my ears while my consciousness was still in the dream world. It was not Miranda, but a maidservant whose face I had never seen."Ah. My name is Monica, I am the new maid sent to serve you, Miss," said the maid who seemed to understand my confusion."Oh, I see." I did as she said and quickly got ready to take a shower.The maid wasn't like Miranda who always made sure my dress and jewelry were ready; she just put everything on the bed and walked away. I didn't bother because my body was too tired at that time. I made sure I took a quick shower and got dressed as quickly as I could; the sun was already rising when I opened my eyes.Even in this room, I could hear the footsteps of the other omega concubines coming into the dining hall. It makes me feel even more compelled to hurry out of the room./TH
"You seem to be hiding something from me, Isabelle." His words hit directly into my eyes which were transfixed by the movement of the corners of his lips.That words cornered me like a wolf hunting sheep. And this was the second time I had Matthias almost strip me of all my defenses.That's it. Matthias knew everything. Now, I could only wait for fate. Everything was decided and I could only resign myself to whether he would throw me out, or worse. My only hope is that Matthias doesn't drag Gabriel or Anastasia, whom I can't meet until now.My real wish was to ask Anastasia to leave this palace and stay away from them. I have a feeling that as long as this mate contract lasts, that's how long our colony is in danger."Matthias. We have something to talk to you about. Come out."The goddess of fortune came without me asking for her help; Matthias was summoned by Nathaniel along with another prince who was talking to Celine's doctor. Thanks to that, our conversation was interrupted. I f