Chapter 9

ARABELLA

That…stings. Foolish me thought he really cared but it turns out he just wanted a flawless bride.

I was a fool for hoping anyway, when he made it clear that I was nothing but an accessory to get the throne.

Hear that Aurora? He doesn’t care about us. He just wanted to use us.

“Dinner’s downstairs. Eat, then get some rest. We’re flying to Romania tomorrow.”

“Can I take a short walk first before sleeping?” I asked.

His jaw hardened. “You can,”

“After taking a short walk can I watch a movie?”

He drew a deep breath then nodded.

“After watching a movie can I read a book?”

He exhaled sharply. I bit my lower lip aware that I had completely pissed him off.

“Do whatever you want,” he snapped. “Just make sure you won’t wake up with dark circles around your eyes,”

I bit my lip harder to suppress my laughter. “Rest assured that I will wake up as perfect as I am, Alpha Lucien,”

I thought he would leave after getting the assurance that he needed but he was still standing in front of me while staring at my hair.

“We should dye your hair black. Sienna has black hair,”

I nodded.

It didn’t hold any value to me anyway. Adrian was always complimenting how unique my hair was, so I used to apply every treatment I could just to keep it healthy. But right now, it means nothing to me. It’s just hair. I wouldn’t even care if they dyed it green.

“I’ll call a hairdresser before we fly to Romania,” he said.

“That’s all?”

He nodded. He was about to step out when I called him which stopped him in his tracks.

“What?” he asked irritation laced in his tone.

Just let him go, Arabella. Just keep your mouth shut.

I did everything to convince myself to be quiet but the question I had been dying to ask still slipped. “Are you close with Sienna?”

His brows knotted, nearly meeting in the middle.

I cleared my throat. You are really running towards death Arabella.

“I just want to know more information about her. Alpha Ronan give me all the basic information but I want to know her deeper. I was hoping you were close with since you are close with Alpha Ronan—“

“We just had a few interactions. I don’t know anything about her,” he cut me off.

My eyes squinted. Is he telling the truth? If he barely knows the woman then why did he kill her? Maybe that old woman is lying? If she is then why does Alpha Ronan seem to be holding a grudge against Lucien?

My life is already a mess but what happened to Sienna is already messing with my head.

I want to know what happened to her. I want to know if Lucien really killed her because if he did then Aurora would probably lose all her trust in this man.

I stared at him, wanting to push the issue, but I chose to bite my tongue and forced a smile. “I’ll just ask the omegas Alpha Ronan will send to serve me.”

He gave me a small nod before stepping out of the room, holding the basin and cloth that he used on me.

When he left I couldn’t help but glance at my feet. It still has a few cuts but it would probably heal in a few hours…if Aurora healed it. If not then it would probably take a few days.

Fortunately, my right leg which was shot by Kael was treated by the old woman. I don’t know what kind of herbal she used but it seems to be working. The wound is still there but I can now walk without feeling any pain. It would probably take a few days to heal but I’ll just wear long dresses to cover it up.

I was too tired to go downstairs but when my stomach growled I could no longer go against it. I haven’t eaten anything. My last meal was on Adrian’s birthday and it was just a wine and few meats and crackers.

“Good evening Lady Sienna,” women in black and white uniforms greeted in unison. They stood below the stairs, bowing their heads.

Were they there earlier? I hadn’t noticed them. Or maybe I was too focused on staring at Lucien’s jaw to even bother glancing around.

The huge staircase almost took me ten minutes just to climb down and this mansion’s ceiling was no joke either. It feels like even if I get twenty times taller I still couldn’t reach it. No wonder women go crazy over Lucien. He has a fortune that will allow his woman to just sleep their entire life and still live comfortably.

“Your dinner is ready, Lady Sienna,” the old woman who stood in front said the moment I reached the last step.

Lady Sienna. I need to get used to that name. I should kill Arabella and start living as Sienna.

I smiled at the old woman. They turned their back though before I could even say something. They started walking like a battalion and I quietly tailed them.

If I am treated this way in Lucien’s mansion what more if I live in the palace? I would just probably flick my finger and everything that I wanted would be given to me.

When we reached the dining hall, my eyes widened in shock seeing all the food they had prepared.

There are different kinds of steaks and pasta. Even expensive seafoods were served on the table. There are also fruits and vegetables on the side.

“I don’t think I can finish all that,” I told the old woman but she just smiled at me and gestured at the dining table.

A young helper pulled a chair for me.

I felt overwhelmed with all the food served, I don’t think I can start eating.

“Join me please,” I looked at each one of them. “I don’t think I can finish all this food,”

The old woman shook her head and spoke. “Omegas are forbidden to share a meal with your kind, Lady Sienna,”

I know the ranking. I am fully aware of that but being in the higher rank doesn’t mean superiority but rather a responsibility to rule and care for those who look up to you.

“Join me please,” I insisted.

“Alpha Lucien won’t like it—“

“I will deal with him,” I assured. “There is nothing wrong with eating together,”

If he punished me for doing this then he isn’t deserving to become an Alpha King.