Chapter 24Ingrid’s PovI went back to my room, pacing up and down in annoyance. The fact that I watched Alyssa receive love right before my eyes made my blood boil. It was also disrespectful for me because that would only give Alyssa hopes that she could still wrap the guys around her which I will never make possible.I folded my arms as I paced around, thinking about what exactly to do. She needed to be taught a lesson that will show her that I’ve still got the upper hand, and she should stay away from the guys. Something that would make the guys feel that she truly isn’t worth their time.“Come on, Ingrid. Something of that nature shouldn’t be difficult for you to cook up.” I said to myself as I placed my index finger over my philtrum and leaned my thumb against my chin. Just then, an idea came to my mind, and I smiled so wide that I could already see the consequences hovering over Alyssa’s head. But I’m going to wait until she is much better so the guys can treat her as bad as th
25A smile suddenly carved up on Alyssa’s face as she thought about how the triplets showed love to her in their own way. It was like the best show of love from them.“Could it be the mate bond that worked magic this afternoon?” She said as she leaned her chin on her knuckles.It was really nice a feeling that she didn’t know how else to react, and it was kind of difficult not to act the way she wanted with Ingrid boring her angry eyes at her. She really didn’t understand until now why she decided to be this wicked to her with no atom of care and love for her.If no one asked or knew from the beginning, they would find it difficult to believe that they were siblings because of the way she acted towards her.“Well, I hope that the mystery behind this would be solved soon because I really am tired of the whole disharmony between us.” Alyssa thought to herself.She turned to the other side of her bed and closed her eyes, imagining her mates sitting around her and giving her all the care
26Alyssa felt an energetic surge in her and she couldn’t resist the mate bond pull. It was an extra feeling that made it uneasy for her to even pull away from Reece. The touch of his lips sent bursts of fireworks in her. That made her realize how much she so much wanted her mates to herself because this particular touch and moment seemed passionate and not rough like most times.As Reece kissed her, he placed his hand on her breast and began to smooch it slowly. Alyssa broke from the kiss and moaned softly to his touch. But Reece pulled her closer with his other hand and kissed her deeply.After a short while, he withdrew his lips from her and cupped her cheeks with his hands.“You don’t know how much I have missed you. Let’s have the best of moments.” He said to her with a lust filled eyes.Then he pulled off his underpants and Alyssa’s eyes went wide when she saw his dick looking stronger and longer. It was so tempting that she pulled off her clothes and instead of allowing Reece t
27The next day, when she woke up, she still felt hurt, but it was a good thing she was alive and that there was still hope for her to live the kind of life she wanted to live with the boys. What she wasn’t certain of and couldn’t confirm was if Reece also had the same dream as hers since the lady already told her that Reece was also going to see this as a dream too.But then, health wise, she was feeling much better and more alive than yesterday.Although, I could still feel a little weakness, but I could still work and do some necessary minimal things. I slowly got down from the bed and did a little whyning with my waist until I felt my body was good to go.I walked into the bathroom, brushed my teeth and washed my face before I stepped back out of the bathroom and then put on the maid uniform ready for the little work I could do today. At least, it’s best to avoid anything that would make them complain or have to say nasty things to me. Maybe if I did anything that they expected me
28Alyssa’s PovThe Alphas gave me an irritated look and I felt so unhappy including how my dream so much contrasted from my current reality.“Alright, we leave it to you, baby.” Reynold accepted and the guards grabbed my arm, lifting me up back to my feet.“Come with me to the dungeon, guys.” She instructed the guards and they began to drag me while following her to the dungeon.“Please you don’t have to do this to me, Ingrid. You know very well that I’m not a threat, so stop doing this to me.” I pleaded, but she acted like no one was speaking to her until we got to the dungeon.In that particular space in the dungeon, there was a transparent drum filled with water and a few fishes in it and I looked at her sharply.“Don’t tell me…”“Yes, Alyssa. That’s exactly what is going to happen.” She said to me with a sharp look.She really planned this and was so certain of it working just the way she wanted as she had already brought up these barrels or whatever she was going to call it.“It
29Hours passed one after the other and my health was dropping. I was feeling weaker than usual and it fell like I was going to die, but I fell unconscious.~Unconscious state~Alyssa met herself in a garden where a woman was and she walked up to her.“Where am I? And what am I doing here?”“Alyssa, the heavens don’t want you to die yet, and that’s why you are here to gain another chance.”“A chance to live?”“Yes. But you’ve got to do just one task and you’ll be set free.”Her facial expression was a straight one and she didn’t look friendly, neither did she look harsh.“What task do you have for me?” Alyssa calmly asked, hoping not to offend the woman in any way.She was going to do anything to go back to the world as she also didn’t want to die yet.“There is just one task I have for you. I want you to go into a particular home.”“A home?” Alyssa repeated, trying to be certain that the woman was sure of what she was saying. “Do you mean I’ll be going back to my world?”“Technically
30Alyssa looked back, sideways as well, but didn’t see anyone close to that area.“Did she open the door or what exactly opened the door?” she asked herself, trying to be very cautious as she wouldn’t want anything to pop out and take her life for real.Although, she wasn’t sure she would be missed, but it would be so unfair that the only life she knew was nothing but a life of sadness and pain all through.As she moved to poke her head inside, the robot suddenly appeared at the door and Alyssa screamed and fell to her butt.“Oh! Did I take you by surprise? Are you hurt?” The robot asked in a tone of concern as she stared at Alyssa who was still managing to recover from the shock.The robot was made up of strong aluminium and iron and other materials that made it look really strong, then it had a red eyelid and a dark pupil. It was built in a figure 8 shape and looked like what a more modernised robot could look like.Alyssa got up on her feet and dusted her clothes, then cleared her
31Alyssa stepped out of the bathroom after flushing even though she didn’t use it, then she went out to the living room and sat before the food.“I would have served you in the dining room, but I want you to enjoy watching TV while eating this.” Safi said to her and Alyssa feigned a smile.“Oh, thanks a lot. That’s a perfect decision.” Alyssa commended her and Safi smiled.“You’re welcome.” She said and moved away.Alyssa looked at the door closely and took in a deep breath. She wasn’t so sure if the food was okay and free of poison.Somehow, she has not been feeling hungry ever since she came to this realm, and maybe it’s because it’s a different realm. But thank goodness that she could do without food, so she felt that the best would be to throw it away regardless of how tempting it looked.“How do you think I can throw this away without her finding out?” Alyssa asked her wolf.“The best and safest way would be to dig up the ground to an extent and pour the food in there. That’s go
Chapter 70Ingrid's Pov Hold up. This woman looks so familiar. Have I perhaps seen her somewhere before?I squinted my eyes and looked inwardly, trying to remember where I had seen her and if we had a conversation or something.But in the blink of an eye, I recalled where I saw her and what encounter we both had. She was the granny I saw at Millie’s company who kept on complaining about her pictures.My eyes widened in shock. Who would have ever known that she was the one who took care of the man who looked like Reece, at his lowest point? But then, we didn't actually form a bond right there and there was nothing we talked about except for the fact that she thanked me for her photos.Even as she stared at me, she still looked strict. I can't tell if she remembers me or not and that's only making me feel really nervous.“Goodness.” I said under my breath shakily as I watched her join us in the living room and take her seat.Hopefully that things go well during my time with her right h
69Ingrid’s Pov“Who are we to see and why do I have to be careful?” I asked him out of curiosity.“Well, that’s because… Look, the woman who can leas us to the priceless gem is a granny to a man who has my face. Fortunately, he is currently not in the city, so I can act like him. I have gathered my research and know just all the things I need to know. The woman is a granny right now and she played the role of a mother and did all she could do for the man with my face when he was younger. She was there for him in every way that he needed someone to be there.”“Okay…” I urged him to continue.“So, she’s back in New York City and she wants to see you and me. You know that she has definitely gotten the hang of the whole marriage thingy. Obviously, she would want to find out who is the lucky woman. But she doesn’t know the marriage isn’t real.”“Oh, I understand. That’s great. But why do you look a little weird regarding this?”“Well, she can be a little weird and all. Just be fine.”“Alr
68Ingrid’s PovFor the past few days, my health has been a little discomforting. I came down with a cold and it didn’t seem to go away quickly even with the medicine that was provided. Maybe I was just missing Reynold and Ryan and wondering if they weren’t spending too much time with Alyssa.Days seem to go by differently here, so I hope they haven’t spent too much time over there without me.I wrapped myself with my thick bed covers and sniffled as I reached out for my phone to check out what was going on on the internet and that’s when I heard my room door open.“Hey, you’re awake already.” Reece said with a smile on his face.He was holding a tray with a glass of water and medicine.“Yes.” I replied and adjusted myself on the bed.When he got close to me, he sat at the edge of the bed and placed the tray on the bedside desk.“How are you feeling this morning?” He asked me and placed his palm on my forehead.“I’m a little better. At least, the fever is gone.”“That’s good news. Hav
67Alyssa licked her lips, nodding her head in approval of how delicious the food was. If she could have more of this for lunch and dinner, she would feel like she was in heaven on earth.She also couldn’t deny the fact that the food and the notes which Ryan gave to her, made her feel better than when she just woke up this morning.Now that Alyssa was done, the room fell silent and it started to feel boring to her.“What should I do today?” She asked herself as she got down from the bed.Then her mind went to her bedside desk. She had brought a book along with her to reach during boring moments, but ever since she got here, she didn’t really have a boring moment.“Let’s see how interesting you can be.” She said as she pulled her desk drawer out and picked up the book.Alyssa smiled and went back to sit on her bed, leaned against the headboard and covered from he waist down to her feet with her bed cover. Excitement bubbled in her heart as she felt it was going to be an interesting rea
66Ryan was with Reynold in Reynold’s room when Reynold decided to speak up.“To make things smoother for us here, regarding Alyssa, we have to do what we thought we would never do.” Reynold uttered.“What do you mean by that?” Ryan asked, out of curiosity.“We have to try to be soft to Alyssa, so she doesn’t push herself close to anyone that would make it difficult for us to lay our claim on her. You know, they could ask why we are being so protective of a maid. Rumors could start too.”“oh, that’s right. We definitely have to do something about that.”“But it’s just for this period. Can you do that?”Although, Ryan was still feeling annoyed towards Alyssa, but he had to let it go for that period.“Alright.” He agreed.~The next day, Alyssa woke up with her mood sour. What had happened yesterday wasn’t something she could easily get off her mind. She also hoped that she wouldn’t have to remember how the triplets always seemed to use her the way they wanted and leave her with hurtful
65Alyssa’s PovReece was running towards us and the look on Daniel’s face said a lot about his shock. He didn’t expect that Reece would find us.“Shit!” He cursed out loud and released me.As he released me in the deep, strong water, I yelled out to him.“Hey!” I yelled out as he was the only one who could hear me quickly.But he didn’t care enough to look back at me. The current was beginning to sweep my body away and I shrieked, trying to swim away and get to shore, but it was proving difficult to do that especially as the force of the water was really strong.Why would a man be this wicked all for a low that can never be profitable?“Help me!” I yelled out in fear, but Reece had not gotten close enough to hear my light voice. “Shit!” I cursed boldly as I continued to try swimming fast and strong.What if the current becomes more forceful and makes the water sweep me away swiftly and moves me far from reach?What if I got to the middle of the water, and a big sea creature jumps up
64Ingrid’s PovMy eyes widened and almost popped out due to the shock I felt. I blinked my eyes to be certain that I was seeing the right person and the same face was still before me.He had a smirk on and my heart continued to beat fast and faster like it was going to explode any minute from now. So, when he had told me that he understood the fact that we were married, he didn’t have it in mind to back out.All he wanted was to get Reece to himself and seeing as he had already said he was going to get rid of me, he probably meant death.“Please. Please don’t kill me.” I pleaded with so much fear in my heart.My legs were feeling wobbly and I also felt doomed that I had met my end already.“There’s no way I’m letting you go since you’ve been proving stubborn.” Daniel uttered devilishly.“Please.” I pleaded with a shaky voice as tears filled my eyes up.Then he dragged me by the collar.“If you scream, I’m going to kill you straight away before anyone would get here and I’ll get away
63Ingrid’s PovI put my phone under my belly and closed my eyes, pretending to sleep. At least, If I didn’t click on the message, the blackmailer won’t know that I have seen his message or that I’m not asleep.I opened my eyes again and my eyeballs kept drifting left and right as I scanned the room as well. Even as I had not checked the message, I felt disturbed about it. What if he could see me or he knew that I wasn’t asleep?Just then, I sat up and sighed in frustration. I picked up my phone again and opened the text. I let out a sigh and smacked my lips.“Alright, where?” I sent a text, and stared at the phone intensely.“The back of this hotel.” He informed me.Regardless of how scared and terrified I might be right now, it’s just best for me to step out to avoid more troubles. Besides, nothing can happen to me. Ingrid, you can do this. Don’t be scared.I slowly got down from the bed without making any noise as I didn’t want Reece to wake up from that. I reached for my jacket wh
62Ingrid’s Pov“I… I don’t understand what you mean by that, Reece. What is it that I could be hiding from you?” I said, turning my eyes away from him.I also had a feeling that he was probably talking about the way I have been acting all this while. I guess he has been noticing that I’ve been acting strange or he probably feels that I might know something about the reason the blackmailer came into the hotel room.“You should know what I’m talking about, Ingrid. I feel there’s something you’re hiding from me. If it’s something that’s so difficult to say, you can decide to tell me that there’s something you’ll like to tell me, but you need time to process it. I’ll understand.” Reece urged me.I was so tempted to tell him what was going on or to even give him a sign that I had something to tell him, but each time I remember when the blackmailer sent me a text about him having a gun, I become mute.I just can’t risk my life and Reece’ so it’ll be best for me to stay calm and know what e