Se connecterEmily Silver was 17 years old when she became an orphan. Her father was assassinated by a planned coup which was led by his Beta and her mother was beheaded right in front of her. Not only that but she got auctioned off like a piece of antique to the highest bidder who happens to be the young and ruthless Alpha Alexander Lucius II. She thought all hope was lost in the hand of her ruthless master but she believed it was a turning point for her as she realized they were mated. Alexander Lucius II, a ruthless Alpha who was forced to take on the Alpha position when his father was killed met with Emily. He never had the intention of bidding the ridiculous amount on her but there was something about her he couldn't quite place his finger on. Having found out that they were mated, he rejected her as he never believed in the moon goddess choosing a mate for each person. Along the line, he found out they had the same desire; the thirst for revenge. With revenge on both of their hearts, they start a wild journey of hate, betrayal, secrets, and above all love.
Voir plus『昨夜未明、都内のマンションで男性が死亡しているのが見つかりました。死亡したのは、会社員の岡本蒼太さん――』
その名前が耳に入った瞬間、美咲の手が止まった。
朝のニュースは、いつもただの背景音だった。
時間を確認するために流しているだけで、内容を真剣に聞いているわけではない。
今日もそのはずだった。
なのに。
その名前だけが、針のように意識へ刺さった。
「……え?」
反射的に顔を上げる。
テレビ画面には、見覚えのある顔写真が映し出されていた。
【死亡した岡本蒼太さん】
同姓同名かもしれない。
そんな淡い期待は、あっけなく砕けた。
岡本蒼太。
一年前に別れた、元恋人だった。
.
『死因は転落とみられ、警察は事故と自殺の両面で捜査を進めています』
アナウンサーの声は驚くほど淡々としていた。
誰かの死が朝のニュースで流れることは珍しくない。
けれど、その誰かが自分の知っている人間だった。
その瞬間、世界の温度が一段下がったように感じた。
転落。
事故。
自殺。
聞き慣れているはずの言葉が、妙に現実味を持たないまま、美咲の胸の奥に沈んでいく。
コーヒーメーカーの低い音が、やけに大きく響いていた。
ゴボゴボと湯が落ちる音。
テレビの声。
自分の浅い呼吸。
そのすべてが混ざり合って、頭の内側をじっとりと濡らしていく。
耐えきれず、美咲はリモコンを手に取った。
テレビを消す。
画面が暗くなった途端、部屋の中に静寂が落ちた。
「……別に、関係ないし」
声に出した言葉は、思ったよりも頼りなかった。
岡本蒼太とはもう終わっている。
一年前に別れた。
連絡も取っていない。
会いたいと思ったこともない。
今さら彼がどうなろうと、自分の日常に関係などない。
そう思う。
そう思いたい。
美咲はいつも通りの動作をなぞるように、コーヒーメーカーの前へ立った。
マグカップを手に取り、サーバーを持ち上げる。
その瞬間だった。
「……あ」
まだ抽出は終わっていなかった。
黒い液体がサーバーのない場所へ落ちる。
熱された保温プレートの上で、コーヒーが小さく弾けた。
ジュッと焦げる音。
苦味と焦げ臭さが混ざった匂いが鼻の奥を刺す。
美咲は慌ててサーバーを戻したが、プレートの上には黒い染みが広がっていた。
「……最悪」
呟いてから胸の奥がざわつく。
たかがコーヒーだ。
拭けばいい。
何も大したことではない。
それなのに、指先が少し震えていた。
岡本蒼太が死んだ。
その事実を悲しいと思っているのか、驚いているだけなのか、それとも怒っているのか、美咲には分からなかった。
彼は美咲を裏切った男だ。
あの人のために泣く理由なんてない。
そう思えば思うほど、胸の奥に別のものが引っかかった。
事故か、自殺か。
ニュースの言葉が頭の中で何度も繰り返される。
岡本蒼太は自殺するような人だっただろうか。
美咲は答えを出す前に首を振った。
「関係ない」
もう一度、今度は少し強めに言う。
言葉にしなければ、自分の中の何かが勝手に膨らんでしまいそうだった。
時計を見る。
家を出る時間が近い。
美咲は焦げたプレートを拭き、冷めかけたコーヒーを一口だけ飲んだ。
味はよく分からなかった。
.
いつも通りに鞄を持つ。
いつも通りに靴を履く。
いつも通りに玄関を出る。
けれど、鍵を閉める音だけが妙に大きく響いた。
マンションの廊下を歩きながら、美咲は無意識に手すりの向こうを見下ろしていた。
八階。
地面までの距離が、やけに生々しく目に映る。
転落死。
その言葉がまた脳裏に浮かんだ。
岡本蒼太の部屋を最後に訪れたのは一年前だ。
間取りも、家具の配置も、カーテンの色も、ほとんど忘れかけていたはずだった。
なのに今朝、その記憶だけが妙にはっきりと蘇る。
そして、その日から三日後。
美咲は彼が別の女性と腕を組み、ラブホテルへ入っていく姿を見た。
胸の奥で古い痛みが鈍く疼いた。
悲しみではない。
たぶん、未練でもない。
ただ、自分の人生に一度深く入り込んだ人間が突然この世から消えた。
その事実がうまく飲み込めないだけだ。
美咲は足を止めなかった。
止まれば考えてしまう。
考えれば、何かを認めてしまいそうだった。
エレベーターの前に立ち、下行きのボタンを押す。
そのとき。
どこからか冷たい風が吹いた。
廊下の端から、かすかに雨の匂いがした。
今朝は晴れているはずなのに。
美咲は思わず振り返る。
誰もいない。
ただ静かな廊下が続いているだけだった。
「……気のせいよね」
そう呟いて、前を向く。
エレベーターの扉が開いた。
美咲はその中へ足を踏み入れる。
岡本蒼太の死は自分には関係ない。
そう言い聞かせながら。
けれどその朝から、美咲の日常はほんの少しずつ別のものへ変わり始めていた。
EMILY POVIt had been Six months, six weeks, Six days, six hours, and six seconds and Alexander was yet to wake up.Everything had been quiet and peaceful ever since Ethan and his father died. But my mate was yet to wake up. Ever since those spears and arrows pierced into his body, he had been unconscious, and the healer of the pack had been doing everything he could. He said he would wake up soon.Perhaps, I should be grateful he was still breathing because Rosie died—even her father.I felt pity for Rosie because I heard in the end, she knew she was wrong and asked for forgiveness. Even though she had caused us pain before, I still appreciated her bravery. She saved me from the spears and arrows. I sat beside Alexander on the bed and wiped his forehead with a small towel and water. Just then, Chad and Mary entered with Liliana. The little girl I saved from Ethan at the mansion six months ago.Liliana jumped on the bed and turned to me."Mommy. When will daddy wake up?" She asked.
EMILY'S POVI knew this part would come where I would have to use my fighting skills."What do you mean my powers won't work here? What did you do to me?!" I yelled.The urge to rush towards him and wipe the smirk off his face filled me.I couldn't do it. He had an advantage over me. He could use his magic, and I couldn't.Ethan disappeared, and he appeared right behind me. I felt his hand on my hair; turning, I swatted his hand away."I guess I need to stop playing," Ethan said.With that, he brought out his sword; it was surrounded by dark magic.He pointed it to me. "If I can't have you, he can't."I let out a breath and stared him in the eyes even as I was frightened about what he'd do to me.Ethan sprinted towards me and bellowed, "Accept me or die, Emily!""Never!" I grunted, dodging his attack.I jumped away from him and scowled. "Get over your obsession with me. I'll never be yours!"That seemed to infuriate him because his eyes narrowed.Ethan rushed towards me, and I dodged
ALEXANDER'S POV"Emily!" I yelled, dropping the sword with me. It clattered to the ground, and I rushed to where she was a while ago."Emily!" Swirling, I yelled again.But I got no response. She was gone. She and Ethan. They both disappeared into thin air.I gripped my head and let out a howl.How dare he?!"I'll kill him; I'll Kill him!" I repeated it over again.My body shuddered, and I gasped out as my heart constricted."I swear by the moon goddess, I'll kill him.""What's wrong?" I heard Chad's voice.But I could not respond to him. The rage that filled me this instant made me want to find Ethan in whatever hole he had crawled into and punch him."Alexander!" Chad gripped my hand, snapping me out of my daze.I turned to stare at him and noticed he was breathing hard with blood all over his clothes. Also., from the corner of my eyes, I saw Mary rushing towards me."Where is Emily? Where is Ethan?" She asked, and immediately I felt something sparkle on her wrist.It was a tattoo.
Emily's POVSword fighting, hitting, stabbing, choking, and kicking occurred in most of the fights. It was the survival of the fittest. I didn't stop fighting, either. Even though I felt fatigued at some point, Alexander would always come to my aid. Then, we teamed up and fought against Ethan."You are mine, Emily," Ethan said obsessively.I presumed it made Alexander furious."No, she is mine. She is my wife, and your declarations over here are pointless. You motherfucker." Alex said possessively. Ariel leapt for joy the moment she heard that."You are a vile man," I said to Ethan."Yes, I am vile and crazy for you, my love," Ethan said and raised his sword up but then Alexander dodged the incoming blow.Alexander roared, and the wind started to blow violently."I have never for once shared my woman with anyone. Emily belongs to me alone. Alone and not you. She is my wife. She is carrying my child. So you have no right over her." Alexander stabbed Ethan with his sword, but he heale
Emily's POV.I woke up with a start, staring at my environment.My whole body ached, and all I could remember was being whacked and knocked out immediately.My hands were tied to the back of my head, and I sensed something like a leather strap around my neck.I could barely breathe, aside from the leath
Chapter 120Alexander's POVSitting in my office, my head was filled with thoughts of Emily. I didn't even notice the presence of Chad in my office until he was standing in my line of vision."Hey," Chad said.I jumped slightly at the intrusion. Although I knew he was there, I couldn't help but be start
Emily's POVMy eyelids opened, and a black leather bag hindered my vision. I tried to move my body and arms, then realised I had ropes tied firmly on my hands and legs.Also, I could barely breathe in the insane position I was put in.I tried hitting my legs around, trying to attract the attention of a
Alexander POV"I'm somewhat ashamed of myself right now; I can't deny that I was too weak to defend Emily from her enemies. How can I claim to love her if I can't protect her?" I muttered to myself in disgust and hating myself for letting Emily go with that monster."You don't have to go hard on yours
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