CHAPTER 3

Laura's POV

I stare at myself through the large mirror in front of me, I have a look of disdain on my face as I watch one of the maids apply makeup carefully on my face while the other maid helps me braid my hair into a ponytail and fix decorative hair clips on it.

Ever since I got locked up here, I can not help but always look at myself with disdain and disappointment. I have grown to hate myself for being this weak and powerless. I can't look at myself for two minutes straight without wanting to smash the mirror against the wall. I hate myself and my reflection. Most importantly, I hate the reality that I will be stuck here for eternity.

The maids finished by helping me dress up like a doll. They all step backwards and allow me to gaze at myself, but I do the opposite of that by just dismissing them off.

I rose to my feet and cleared my throat. Just play this game, Laura, and play it right to avoid any more trouble from Alpha Victor. 

Whenever I stand up for myself, it just feels like entertainment to him. All he does is laugh and make fun of me as if I am some kind of entertainment person to him. It is painful and disappointing, so I refuse to be made fun of from this moment. I will keep playing his game until a miracle comes. That is the only thing I am banking on right now because I do not see myself escaping from this hellhole all by myself. 

I release a small sigh and force a smile on my face like I have always done whenever Alpha Victor had any visitors to entertain. If I tried to play stubborn or anything else, then I would as well kiss myself goodbye because Alpha Victor would release his wrath on me.

I release a heavy sigh and walk out of the room. Not my room, because I have never felt a sense of belonging for once in my life ever since I started staying there. I have always had sleepless nights there for the past five years up until now, and even when I manage to close my eyes and fall asleep briefly, I end up waking up with a nightmare.

I can never feel at peace in this prison in the disguise of an apartment.

I make my way down the stairs, and I hear laughing and chattering noises. I clenched my fist in anger and shook my head. Do they even deserve to be happy? They do not even deserve to smile, not to talk about laughing, just like how Alpha Victor does not deserve happiness.

I came to a stop in the dining hall where a young man and woman were sitting at the table laughing at something Alpha Victor was saying. 

As I take a step forward, the sound of my heels causes all of them to snap their heads towards my direction. An evil smirk appeared on Alpha Victor's face while the unfamiliar man and woman looked at me a bit stunned by my appearance. 

I force a smile on my face and make my way towards them.

"Good day, and it is a pleasure to have you two here," I spoke eloquently. Alpha Victor had hired some teachers to lecture me on how to behave eloquently and maintain composure at all times. 

It is funny how he has tried so hard to turn me into his perfect woman. I refuse to be that, though. I refuse to be even tagged as his woman. The only reason I am bearing all of this is to avoid trouble from him.

"Oh, my goodness. You are so stunning." The woman said, reaching for my hand and squeezing it tight. 

"You look gorgeous as well. I love your hair." I say returning the compliment, even when there is absolutely nothing special about her hair, it is as basic as, any other blonde hair to ever exist. One of the lessons I have learnt from the people that Alpha Victor hired to lecture me is that I always have to be on people's good side. 

Regardless of what kind of person they might be and that is the only reason why I am still keeping up with Alpha Victor's dirty attitude. I have to pretend just to be on his good side.

"Oh my goodness, she is such a sweetheart, unlike Victor. I like her already." The woman says, gesturing to me to sit beside her, but Alpha Victor pulls me by the wrist almost immediately.

"She is mine, sis." Alpha Victor said in a serious tone. His sister looks surprised by his sudden outburst, but I am not, though. Alpha Victor has always been very possessive with his things, and I happen to be one of his many possessions.

"You must love her so much." The man finally speaks up, laughing hysterically to lighten up the tense atmosphere, and it works because everyone starts laughing except me. I just quietly sit beside Alpha Victor and keep my hands to myself.

"I do. I love her so much, and that is why you both are here." Alpha Victor says, casting a glance at me. He glares at me briefly with a smile plastered on his face before his eyes move to his sister and the man. I do not know who the man is yet because Victor has not addressed him.

The only reason why I am here is that I want to hear what important things Victor has to say. I am curious as to what is so important for him to invite his only family, his sister. Alpha Victor once mentioned that his sister is his only family member.

"So we are here to watch you profess your love to your woman. You are still as cheesy as ever, Victor." His sister said, laughing hysterically. She pauses to look at me and says, "Ever since Victor was a child, he was always clingy and possessive with his things, so bear with him if he is a bit clingy around you." His sister says to me.

I smiled at her and nodded my head frantically.

"Anyway, what important thing do you have to say, Victor? We are all ears and very excited to hear you out." The man said, rubbing his palms together and leaning close to us.

Victor grabs my hand, squeezes it tight, and says, "I and Laura have decided to get married through legal means