The sun was high up, casting its warm rays across the pack as Talia pulled up in her car to take me out. “I came for our arrangement earlier, are you ready?” She asked, flashing me a bright smile, I nodded reciprocating her smile as I hopped into the passenger seat.“Not so fast”! We heard Ethan's voice booming outside. We both directed our gaze towards him expectantly. “Talia, make sure you bring Isabelle to me safe and sound, you will be held accountable for anything that happens to her”, he said in a serious tone, his voice leaving no room for argument.“Yes alpha”, Talia said with a teasing bow which seemed to infuriate him. We drove off after I bid him goodbye assuring him I would stay safe."Ready for some fun?" She asked, excitement bubbling in her voice."Yeah, definitely!" I replied, eager for a break from all the wedding planning stress.As we drove, Talia pointed out landmarks and shared stories about the town, making the journey feel like an adventure.She halted at a f
Isabelle's POV The sun filtered through the curtains, casting a warm glow across the room. I groggily opened my eyes, the events of yesterday flooding back to me. I couldn't shake off the feeling of guilt lingering within me, but then a second thought crossed my mind. “Why should I feel guilty or apologize?” Besides, we're not in a real relationship, so why is Ethan acting as though he's my husband? I wondered to myself, my deviant self crawling up to the surface.We need to clarify things because I didn't do anything wrong nor did Talia, with that in mind I hopped into the shower.After taking a quick shower, I made my way downstairs to confront Ethan. As I entered the kitchen, I found him already there, sipping on his coffee with a distant look in his eyes. I took a deep breath, steeling myself for the conversation ahead."Ethan, we need to talk," I said, my voice more determined than I felt.He looked up, surprise flickering in his eyes at the seriousness of my tone. “About what
Isabelle's POVThe day of our wedding had finally come and I was sitting in my bed with my hands clasped together with a sense of burden weighed on my shoulders, I had tried hard to talk myself out of it but it was still choking me nevertheless.The light tap on the bedroom door snapped me out of my daze back to reality, looking at the door slightly open and Edna walked in with a huge smile on her face.“You’re up early, you must be very excited for today.” She smiled at me graciously with my wedding dress in her hand.Do I have to get ready now?” I frowned, gazing at it.“Not at all, the ceremony starts in about four hours, I’m only here to keep you company.” She replied keeping me at ease and my mind at rest for a moment, I was happy that at least there was company with me and just maybe I would be able to ease up before the wedding.“Oh that’s great.” I nodded my head staring into a distance and sighed again.“You seem worried.” She furrowed her brows gazing at me with so much conc
Isabella’s pov“What?”“Is she insane?”“Why would she say something like that?”“What are you saying?” Ethan growled at her.“Don’t act so rashly, you and I know that this is all a facade and you’re both trying to trick everyone.” Mila shrugged nonchalantly as she glared at me. “I don’t know how she bewitched you to make you agree to such nonsense but I can’t turn a blind eye to it.”“What does she mean by that?”The guests continued to ask one another as tension and confusion filled the air. I on the other hand was speechless and didn’t know how to handle the situation. I decided to keep quiet and let Ethan handle it, afterall it was his suggestion and his sister was the issue here.“”Quit spilling nonsense from that loud mouth of yours or I wouldn’t treat this case as though you are related to me.” He warned her but she didn’t seem to be giving up anytime soon.“Ha! You really think that would keep me from saying anything?” She laughed. “I’m going to expose you witch to everyone s
Few days earlierMila’s povI finally reached the door to my younger brother's office and walked in without any care in the world. I was fuming in rage and wanted him to know that.There were some of his men who bowed their heads in respect to me before walking out leaving just the two of us.“And why did you summon me?” I questioned with a tense feeling lingering in the air, he was still seated at his desk and gazing at him, I could tell he was angry but didn’t seem to care about it, I gently sat in one of the couches in the office and crossed my legs nonchalantly. “Please make it quick.”“Well I see that you have a problem with my fiancé.” He began while sipping a glass of water and leaned back in his seat still gazing at me.“And so? Is that why you made me come all the way here just for you to tell me this?” I was frustrated but wanted to know just how this was going to go. “You both aren’t in love and you want her to be your Luna?”“And who says we aren’t in love?”“It’s obvious!
Isabella’s povShe took out a recorder and gazed at me with a smirk on her lips. “Do you think I’m going to go through all this stress without evidence?” She chuckled, looking at Ethan I could see how tense he was and knew that this was going to pose an issue, I was as nervous but held a firm gaze.“And just what does that have to do with us?” I rolled my eyes gazing at her with a frown.“There’s no need to be in a hurry, why don’t the council or elders arrive first?” A smirk formed in the corner of her lips as she held a confident gaze.“Why would she go as far as seek the presence of the elders on this day?”“Just what does she stand to gain from this huh?” “If the elders intervene in this matter I doubt it would go well.”Hearing this I instantly became even more worried, turning my gaze to Ethan who was still glaring at his sister. “Is this something you can handle?” I questioned curiously.“Since the elders have been brought into this, it’s not going to be as easy.” He explained
My heart sunk hearing those words and I couldn’t help but stare in shock.“That would not happen!” Ethan argued but they seemed to have made up their minds.“Unless there’s a way to prove that she’s not a threat and also that she's capable of being our Luna, we are sorry but we would allow you to get married to her”“You think she isn’t capable? I can tell that your aging is slowly making you blind in perceiving your judgment lately and I would not condone such under my reign.” Ethan threatened.The elders seem to be taken aback by Ethan's reply as their surprised faces were soon replaced by a frown creasing their wrinkled foreheads.“ You see, why we need to look into this matter? Our alpha has never looked down on us or questioned our judgment till you came around, one elder said, narrowing his eyes at me as if looking into my soul. I couldn't help but feel belittled under his scrutiny.“To the point of calling us blind in perceiving our judgment?”Another elder interjected, shaking
Just then the door flunged open and Mila walked in with a blank expression on her face. From the look on Talia's face, she didn’t seem too pleased to see her.“What the hell are you doing here? Trying to cause even more damage?” She shot her an angry glare but as usual, she didn’t seem moved by her words and made her way towards me.“Why don’t we make a deal?” She proposed but I was not at all interested in anything she had to say. She seemed to act rashly. Not caring about her attitude was affecting others.“I’m not interested in whatever proposal it is that you have so leave!” I snapped at her, I was trying to ease my mind and here she was trying to throw more salt into my injury.“You heard her right? Such a bummer no wonder you’re still single.” Talia shot at her as she folded her hand on her chest.“Speak to me that way and I’ll make you regret coming here.” Mila threatened her but Talia didn’t seem to be at all scared of her words and chuckled.“You know I do love dramas especi