All Chapters of The Alpha's Bride: Love, Hate and Desire: Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

“Spend the night with me, Ariel. Let’s make up for lost time.” Asher’s words continually rang loud in my head. I paused to think. “Ariel, are you listening?” He asked and snapped his fingers in front of my eyes. I shuddered and stared at him. “Would you spend the night with me tonight?” He aked, touhing my shoulders softly. I was confused. After the ritual ceremony today, I would be required to spend more time with Xavier. But I couldn't tell him that because if I told Asher that, he would immediately become overly jealous and I don’t want any of his jealousy antics right now. “I’m not sure, Ash. It could become a problem, especially with Xavier because of the mate bond.” I said at last and his face clouded with anger. Oh boy. Here we go. “Are you using the mate bond as an excuse?” He asked and I shook my head. “No, I’m not. It's just ,if he sleeps with another woman, I’ll feel pains,it’s the same thing that would happen to him with me. I hate him but I can’t put him throu

I knew that I just did Roseline dirty to save my skin. I couldn't believe what had just happened, As I walked towards the cave, I couldn't shake the feeling of guilt that hung heavy over me. “I’m sorry, Roseline.” I said as I fussed with my gown. “Mm-m.We can’t talk about this now,let’s talk about this after the ritual. Before Your dad sends a herald of soldiers after us.” She said and I managed a small laugh. I had just used Roseline for my selfish gain, and here she was laughing with me. I shrugged. I was anxious. Asher had me anxious with his actions earlier, and Mother seemed to have caught my lie. And I had just lied using my precious cousin as a cover. I felt terrible. “Are you alright? You look like your mind has wandered away.” Roseline said as we walked to the cave. “I’m alright. Just nervous. What would the outcome of the ceremony today be? It could change my destiny forever.” I said and she chuckled wryly. “Or you’re just worried that it could ruin your relationsh

Could this day get any worse? I sat and stared as both Mothers fussed over dresses. They had basically dragged me from the palace after they had told Xavier about the celebration party, and they said we needed to go shopping for banquet decorating materials, and other basic stuff. Stuff that usually and still bored me. “Ariel dear, what do you think?” Mom asked as she wrapped a piece of purple silk around her body and stared at me. Mom used to be a model,so it was understandable why the cloth made her look so damn…Royal. I said nothing and gave a slight nod, and slipped back into my thoughts. I wasn’t going to enjoy this party anyway. It was going to be probably the worst day of my life, because I developed a phobia for parties and rightly so. I sighed and my mind unwillingly went to Xavier. The angry feelings that I had been feeling two days seemed to go away and I was filled with more resentment than anger. I resented my parents. I resented the alliance. I resented the curs

I clenched my fist. This party was so dumb. I sighed and sipped from my wine glass. My mind went back to three days ago, the day of the ritual ceremony. I couldn't believe it when I found out that Ariel and Xavier were fated mates. It was like a punch in the gut, a blow that knocked the wind out of me. How could this happen? How could fate be so cruel? My feelings towards Ariel turned from jealousy to pure disgust and hate. She had taken everything that I wanted, everything that I had worked for. And for what? Just because fate had decided it should be so? It was unfair, it was unforgivable. I couldn't stand to look at her, to be near her. The very sight of her made my skin crawl. And yet, everyone around me seemed to adore her. They were all so happy for her, so excited about the celebration. It made me sick. My jealousy only grew when I saw them hugging at the banquet. It was a small gesture, but it spoke volumes to me. They had a connection, one that I could never compete wit

Shock was an understatement of how I felt the very minute I heard those words. For a minute, my senses seemed to stop as I could not process what she had said. I had been a bit upset when I had seen her with Asher. I felt a sudden sting of pain in my body and I had no idea if it was from the injury I sustained or what she had just said. My brows furrowed as I stared at her. I was so confused and taken aback by her confessions. “Xavier, I want a divorce. I do not want this anymore. I do not want this marriage" She answered and looked away from me. A smirk formed on my face. "Since when did you plan this? Since when did you plan to do this?" I questioned, crossing my hands and looking at her calmly. "That doesn't matter" She sighed. "All that matters is the fact that I am no longer interested in this drama we call a marriage” She confirmed. Despite the anger brewing in me, I remained calm. That was the only way to handle the whole situation. “Drama? You call this drama?!”