The Secret And Lies

IRIS

Chapter 5: The Secret And Lies 

I'm confused over the decision I'm about to make. I know nothing of this man. The only thing I knew about him was his name: CHARLES. The name, which I have been hearing and, most especially, I was able to learn how dangerous he was from people.

Which I finally experienced that day in the forest when he had to force me to make a terrible decision in my life. Which could turn out to be a blessing or a lesson.

But nevertheless, everything will end after five months of our marriage, which will count from the moment we leave this center pack where the marriage ritual was currently holding.

Hopefully, I will be free from him and wouldn't have to be with someone like him that rejects his mate.

I felt his hands clutching onto mine, and the next thing I saw was his lip devouring mine like his prey. I couldn't resist it even if I wanted to; my wolf couldn't resist it. She craves it.

Suddenly, I felt a sharp pain in my neck, causing me to wince in pain. He bit it. How could he mark me when I have not fully become his?

“Congratulations, Alpha Charles. May your home be blessed.” The priest congratulated him and placed the Alpha crown on his head, signifying it has been passed to him.

I was somehow happy for him because I knew how he fought to get here. We were escorted to our room, the happy smile which had been plastered on his face not leaving soon.

But my expression was the opposite. I was sad. Not because it was a contract marriage but because I've been told of how dangerous he was.

Having the opportunity to see him the last time before finally being escorted to my room, I decided to ask him this question.

“Alpha Charles!” His smile changed from the smiling one to its usual dark one, which scares me off.

At this moment, I was unable to say anything because I don't know how he will react if my question seems provoking.

“What do you have to say, Iris?” He asked me after a few seconds of silence and my brain still hasn't been able to coherently think.

His stare creeps me out; it makes me nervous and feel insecure.

“I…!”

“Since we're already married, why don't we divorce in ten days instead of the five months which seems long and forever.”

I was able to utter such words with my eyes closed and looking down. I can't seem to maintain eye contact with him.

Twenty seconds pass, and I haven't heard him speak. In curiosity, I opened my eyes to see what he was doing only for it to be welcome with a slap.

“You're really so dumb like I expected. How could you ask me such questions that are impossible?”

Tears flowed down my eyes rapidly as I watched him shouting at me.

“I'm sorry. I didn't mean to provoke you, sir.” I quickly apologize to him before anything goes wrong.

He called one of the maids who escorted me to my own personal room. The appearance of the room left me dumbfounded. It was a gigantic beautifully decorated room that can be used to make ten rooms of the one I was staying in the Crescent Moon Pack before.

The settings, decoration were all on point. The room was painted with my favorite color: BLUE. With a big Matrimonial bed that could contain fifteen people in the orphanage home where I first stayed as a child.

“Welcome, ma'am. I'm Esther, and I'm your personal maid who will assist you in anything you want.”

The lady who was old enough to be my elder sister spoke with a bow.

“Thank you so much, Esther; you can call me IRIS.”

“Okay, ma'am Iris. How can I help you?”

“Ohhh, fuck!” I let out such words inaudibly. Not comfortable with how she was addressing me.

“Grooooo.” My stomach rumbles in hunger, reminding me I haven't eaten today.

“Please, Esther, may I get some food to eat?”

“Yes, ma'am. Would you like to eat it here or for dinner?”

The word 'dinner' seems really strange to my ear. I have been hearing it but I've never used it or know what dinner looks like. I was anxious to know more about this dinner, so I told her to take me there.

My eyes dammed in surprise at the sight of the dinner and how beautiful it was. So far, one thing I've noticed about this Alpha house was always designed with the best material.

In four minutes, three different meals were prepared in front of me. Perceiving the scent of the food had already filled my nostrils, thereby quenching my hunger.

“Look who we have here.” A familiar voice spoke in, which belongs to Anders, Charles' younger brother.

I was already scared by his presence because I know how mean he was.

“Such an innocent girl. I really pity your life, Iris, for doing this dangerous business with him cause it wouldn't end well.”

“What do you mean, please?”

His words left me confused and lost.

“You should have made inquiries to find out about the kind of person he is and the dangerous business he does before doing this with him.”

I really don't think he's telling me the truth. Of course, he'll say anything just to spoil his brother since he doesn't like him.

“Unfortunately, I don't believe you. Why would I believe someone like you that conspires against his own brother?”

Confidently, I asked such questions while hoping it won't turn out to be that of Charles's response and reaction.

“If you really think I'm making this story up against him because I wanted to, why don't you check it by yourself?”

“You can just stand close to his door right now then listen. Hopefully, that should answer your questions.”

Instantly, he walked away. Nervous and anxious to confirm if he was telling me the truth, I gradually went to the door of his room and stayed there to listen to his conversation just like he had told me to.

“I have told you already. That man's life can only be saved if he can buy the antidotes which cost only ($5000) five thousand dollars. Either way, he loses his life.”

My eyes went dimmed opened. Too shocked to react. My lips were sealed with my teeth. Also stunned to react over what I just heard.

Lost and confused, while still trying to understand what the conversation he had with this person means, my hands mistakenly touched the doorknob which made it opened, revealing myself to him