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I got into the beautiful sitting room which was screaming of richness, luxury and wealth. I was scanning the house curiously and it didn't take me time to notice the guards who were mounted at the corners of the house and each of them wore a hard face. One of the maids led me to a large room which happens to be the master's bedroom. I became nervous the moment I realized that I would be sharing a room with Alpha Tristan. "The bath is ready and everything you will need has been taken care of by Alpha Tristan" The servant said to me and I feigned a smile. I decided to take my bath so that I can be dressed up before Alpha Tristan comes in, I can't let anything happen between us, not this night. I sat in the bathtub covered in bubbles and foam and the only thing I could think of was my life and how miserable it has been. From being dumped by my boyfriend of Three years on our anniversary to getting married to someone who despises me and chooses his lover over me. The fact that he made it clear to me that he loves and values Fiona more than me shouldn't have hurt me but for some it does, it brought back the pains that I have been trying to forget, the pains that Frank has caused me. It seems that luck wasn't on my side, immediately I came out of the bathroom I saw him standing close to the king-size bed in the room, he's eyes were fixed on me the moment he saw me and I was so shy, I was about reaching for the closet which was as big as old room and I didn't realize that my towel got stuck. "Oh my goodness!" I screamed the moment My towel fell down from my body, I became so embarrassed as he started coming closer to me, he removed his shirt exposing his broad chest. Damn! He's so hot and he has the bodily properties of a model. In fact, he should have been a model. He has a smirk on his face as he drew closer to me. His eyes pierced into my soul as his muscular and veiny hands groped me, we were so close to each other that I could hear his heartbeat, my breasts were touching his chest and I could feel my legs become weak. "This can't be happening, I need to do something" I said to myself but there was nothing I could do. "Wh..at.... are you trying to do?" I stuttered and instead of answering my question, he brought his face closer to my ear "Drop the act young lady, even if you were to be the last woman on earth, I won't have anything to do with you" His harsh words echoed in to my ear and It felt as if my heart has been broken by a sledge hammer, I should be excited that I won't be having sex with my sisters husband but instead all I could feel was pain, I realized how much he despises me. I was woken up by the knock on the door "come in" I said tiredly. "Good morning my Queen" a servant greeted, she looked younger than the servant that attended to me last night. I could tell that we were age mates. "I'm Laura and I was assigned to take care of you, it's time for breakfast and everyone is waiting" She announced and that was when my eyes met the clock on the wall and I realized how long I have slept. "Thanks so much" I said to Laura as I got up from the bed to get ready to join the family for breakfast. "It's my pleasure, my Queen," she replied. "You don't have to call me that, I'm Vanessa" I replied smiling. "It's a crime to address any Member of the Royal family by their name " she bowed her head before leaving the room. I got ready and headed downstairs to join the family for breakfast. I can't believe that Tristan went without waking me up. What a jerk!. I came downstairs and they were all sitting around the Dining table, one would think that they were the perfect family. I greeted Alpha Theo who was all smiles the moment he saw me, Lady Bianca gave me the same look that she gave me yesterday, the I don't like you look. I knew I was in for some trouble and at the same time I was also glad that I was the one receiving all this hate instead of Vanessa, it would have been very tough for her. "Here's some sauce," Carolyn said as she passed me the sauce. We haven't spoken much but she doesn't look like she dislikes me. She's very pretty and doesn't talk much, I realized that Tristan doesn't talk to her or Mrs Bianca either. Tristan was busy with his food and he didn't even act like he noticed my presence, his face was cold and icy as usual. "I told Tristan not to wake you, I realized you are still tired from yesterday's event" Alpha Theo said to me and I smiled. "Yes. But, I'm okay now" I replied. "Here are some strawberries, I could remember you loved them so much when you were a kid" He uttered. Strawberries were Vanessa's favorite and not mine, I'm allergic to them and I don't know what to do. I'm doomed, I can't say I'm allergic to them, I don't want to give them the slightest chance to suspect that I'm not Vanessa. What should I do?Alpha Theo's eyes were still fixed on me and I needed to do something real quick. "She will have them later" Tristian said and I was surprised, how did he know that I don't want to have those strawberries?. "I realized you don't want them, don't bother thanking me, I just don't want someone covered in rashes sleeping on the same bed with me" He whispered and I couldn't help but curse him under my breath. "Now that we are done with the wedding, it's time you both get into the main business" Alpha Theo voiced out. "What business?" Tristan asked and immediately shifted his gaze to him. "Kids, Both of you should start having kids!"
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