Proposal

Chapter 5: PROPOSAL

CHARLES

Her question left me dumbfounded and bewildered. Just when I had thought she was naive, she proved me wrong. She was smart enough to ask me those questions.

“Since you demand to know the truth, then I shall tell you.” What's the point of keeping it away from her now? It's better to open and let her know my intentions.

“I didn't pity you like the others. I only found you not worthy to be called my mate.” I corrected her on the part where she said I pitied her like other people, which was a spurious word.

Just like you asked, “why did you accept me when you knew that I'm not at any of your level?”

“That's because I have no choice but to accept your iris. My father made a rule between me and my brother that whoever found his mate first would become the next Alpha, and I don't want to lose…..”

“So you're trying to say that, you'll use me for your own selfish benefit and when you're satisfied, you shall dumb me? ” She interrupted me with disappointment, while scoffing every second.

“No!!!”

“We'll be doing each other a favour. I'll save you from those bullies_ your previous master and his son, Cole_ by marrying you”. I could spot the smile on her face the moment I utter those words which sound pleasant to her.

I took my eyes away from hers, which seemed to be brimming with joy over what I had said. She clearly misunderstood my words; reading a different meaning to it. she should have waited for me to finish my statement before jumping to conclusion.

“That isn't a big deal, sir. I'll gladly get married to you,” She said rapidly, her voice showing a wave of happiness.

“wait to hear the final statement before jumping into conclusion.” I snapped at her as She composed herself immediately.

the once happy spirit fading away as a mixture of embarrassment washed through her.

“There shall be terms and conditions that will apply to this marriage, and if you agree, I might proceed with my words.”

“Yes sir!!” She spoke slowly. Her voice is not so loud.

“This will be a contract marriage. A contract marriage for one year and once the time phrase reaches, we shall divorce each other and go our separate ways. I'll give you time to think about this.”

I walked away when I couldn't stand the shock expression on her Face and if I continued standing there with her, my wolf might urge me to change words.

*****

IRIS

I fell back into the chair in front of me, gasping for air the moment he banged the door behind me.

His words continued to ring in my head as I bit my lips, trying to swallow the words and Digest them like medicine.

But no it was impossible. The words had refused to flush out, even when I consumed some water, thinking it could make me forget it all, but the more I tried, the more the unpleasant words continued to ring like a song in my head.

“Why do we have to divorce each other at the end? Can't we stay married forever?”

I asked rhetorically, knowing no one would answer my question.

“I think there's a way to go about this ,Iris. ” My wolf finally speaks up after a long silence.

“And what is that?” What is Arister?” I yelled in anger, my emotions getting the best of me. As I couldn't wait to hear her plans.

“You could make our mate fall for you. By seducing him. That's the only way you can stay with him forever.”

“You're right, Arister. I'm sorry for yelling at you.” I apologise knowing that I have gotten a solution to the problem.

Why didn't I even think of this in the first place? I need to seduce him as soon as possible because it'll be a bad thing if we divorce in the end.

And that's Because Alpha Carson and Cole will mock the hell out of me.

I shall help him become the Alpha by staying by his side and in return, I'll become a Luna. I will no longer be bullied or maltreated. I will have power on my own. Power to make decisions and control things

I smiled wholeheartedly at the thought of this. I love this. The door got banged again, reminding me that someone was at the door.

I was so lost in my thoughts that I barely noticed someone knocking on the door for a long time now.

I sailed to the door quickly, in anticipation of who the person might be. For a while, I wanted to open the door but paused. What if the person is Charles? Has he come to hear my answer to his proposal?

“Ma'am, please open the door.” a strange voice echoed.

Hearing the strange voice from behind, I opened it quickly knowing the person wasn't him. But why is this person addressing me as “ma'am “ without even seeing my face or knowing who I was?”

My eyes fell on a middle_aged, plump woman who was old enough to be my mother.

“Good morning ma'am. My name is Esther. Your personal maid. Master Charles, had ordered me to serve you.”

My mouth gaped open at the sight of this woman in front of me. How could she address me in such a way without knowing my age?

“ Good morning ma'am, Please call me by my name ma'am. I'm Iris.” I corrected her immediately knowing I can't stand her addressing me like that, which sounded odd to me.

I saw her laughing over the words I had said. Which sounds surprising to me.

“Come with me ma'am, I shall take you to your room and have the girls do a pedicure on you.” and there she goes, addressing me in such a way which I couldn't help but ponder over.

Maybe that's how everyone is being addressed here.

I followed her without hesitation and right there, I was taken to this room that was said to be mine.

“Master Charles had ordered for this room to be decorated and changed in a style that might fit your taste. Do you like it?”

My heart flutters at the woman's words. The thought that Charles really did this for me. Tears pricking out of my eyes. Awe by the beauty of the room.

The room walls were painted a soothing shade of blue, my favourite colour. Reminiscent of a clear summer sky in the clouds.

The centrepiece of the room was a grand four _poster bed, draped in luxurious, silky linens that matched the hues of the walls.

My heart flutters with butterflies, strong feelings flowing through my stomach as I smile at the thought that my mate must have cherished me to have decorated my room in such a unique way. I must confess he does have a great sense of fashion.

“Please wait ma'am, I'll call the girl to have your pedicure done.”

I jumped over the family size bed of mine and rolled over like a child. The bed was softer and bigger than what I was sleeping in at the crescent moon pack.

Not quite long, three girls walked into my room, with Esther.

“Prepare the pedicure equipment and have her changed. She needs to appear good in front of everyone. That's what master Charles had instructed me.”

One of the girls took me to this small passage Room which was in the middle of my bathroom and toilet.

Getting there, everything was set. There was a chair and also a bowl of water.

Having no idea how it works, I stood there quietly, observing what I was going to do before being told.

“Please sit on this chair and place your leg on the water.* One of the girls instructed, waving her hand for me to enter as she bowed before me.

I placed my feet in the warm, soapy water. Like she had instructed.

My feet were soaked for 10_15 minutes in a foot bath with warm water which was infused with salts, oils and other treatments.

After it was soaked, the second girl exfoliated scrubs and applied on my feet to remove dead skins cells using a pumice stone

Whatever they seemed to be doing felt so nice.

for a while, I felt different. It was as if I was in a different world, being respected by people and being treated equally.

This was far from what I had imagined and I'm so thankful to the moon goddess for this opportunity.

Finally, they were done. My toenails felt so different from the way they were before.

I went to shower and in under ten minutes I was done and came out to see one of the girls with Esther was still waiting for me.

I thought they were done with whatever business they've come to do with me.

“We apologise for the inconvenience ma'am, we shall give you your privacy to change. Please don't forget to call for us when you're done so that we'll dress you up.”

I was thrilled with their kindness.

“You have really done enough for me. I shall take it from here. You may leave now.” I said firmly leaving no room for disagreement

“Please come outside once you're done dressing and I shall take you to the family pack dinner which will take place ten minutes from now.”

I put on the High_ Waisted Skinny blue Jeans which were on the bed and paired them with a long crop top dress that covered my stomach.

Looking in the mirror, I couldn't help but admire myself. This is the first time I'll be wearing something like this. While serving Alpha Carson, I never get to wear anything like this because I believe it'll draw too much attention and now… I understand why Charles must have brought me this to wear.

He wanted me to look good in front of everyone Since I'll be attending the family pack dinner with them. and of course, all eyes will be on me.

*****

Ma'am Esther directed me to the family pack dinner, and as I expected, I caught the attention of everyone. As usual.

My eyes scanned the room and landed on Charles, who was sitting next to an empty sit,

which I knew Will be mine.

With a deep breath, I made my way towards them.

“Good morning everyone.” I greeted them with a slight smile, but they all gave me strange looks.

“Don't tell me you've brought one of your whore to the family pack dinner as your mate?”

My confidence dropped the moment I heard such a compliment from the old man, who looked strikingly like Charles. There was no doubt he could be his father.