Se connecterEarly light touched the house, bringing a crispness not seen before. This wasn’t about cleaner skies. It rested in my hand, a tiny thing I’d imagined countless times, keys to a gleaming white Audi. A present from the man I called husband, though our agreement held many fine lines.Out here now, shoulders back, pride showing. Not another long trek to that awful bus stop, goodbye sore feet from cheap shoes. Rain-soaked waits? Never again, not while I’m stuck hoping wheels arrive on time. This morning, keys in hand, the road answers only to me.Right then, just as my hand touched the driver’s seat and I leaned in for that sharp smell of fresh vinyl, movement snapped beside me, the other door swinging wide. Suddenly, someone else was stepping into the space meant to be mine.Stillness hung around Oliver, his face like stone shaped by time. Beside me, he stayed silent, broad shoulders pressing against the space that once felt wide open.I was stunned, my hand still on the door handle. "Oli
A hush hung heavy when I woke, no golden light creeping through. Coldness sat in the dining space, sharp like the edges of old stone. Yesterday’s vows still fresh, yet silence pressed between us. The house seemed to listen, its walls holding breath. Not a scent of brewing filled the air, only distance. Two souls bound by law, now sitting under shadowed ceilings.Downstairs I went, feet dragging like before. Out of those shiny pajamas - last night’s outfit - and into a plain dress that somehow looked nice, one Helen left on my mattress, no note, just there. The big table made of deep brown wood held Leon already, sunk into his wide seat. A black top covered him, arms bare past the elbow, gaze locked onto a screen he gripped tight, coffee rising heat next to it.Over by the far side of the table, I stayed put, yet Leon tilted his head, motioning me nearer. Take that seat, he said, pointing beside him - Rhea, it saves steps when they deliver your bread.A quiet snort escaped me, though I
A male employee who usually loves to crack jokes now stared at me with wide eyes. "Is that really Rhea, the intern who's always late? Damn! If I'd known it would be Luna, I would have asked her out to lunch more often!"Everyone laughed, including me. The awkwardness and hurt caused by Leon's kiss faded a little."We're so shocked, Luna Rhea," said a female employee. "All this time, we only knew Alpha Leon as a workaholic and cold. We never imagined he'd get married, let alone to one of us!"Next to me stood Leon, face unchanged as always. Not a smile, not a frown - just quiet. You talk too much, he told us, words flat but eyes light. Back to your desks now, he added, tone edged with something close to laughter.Fine, Leon,” I told him, eyes meeting his with a small grin."Let them talk. I'm shocked to see myself now, too."I turned to Laura. "You're not alone, Laura. In fact, I only found out recently."Laura laughed, the sound cracking through the room like lightning. Others followe
Rhea's POVThat kiss from Leon, short and tasteless, clung to my mouth like dust. Down went my chest, heavy without warning. Before I could catch it, noise cracked through the room.Cheers exploded just as Edwin nodded once, eyes meeting those figures half-hidden near the stage edge, cameras ready."A photo session with family and close relatives!" Edwin exclaimed, his voice cheerful again.A burst of white petals framed us as we paused there together. His fingers stayed locked around mine, firm like an anchor, steady even when my thoughts wandered. That grip, warm, unshaking, pulled me back every time I drifted too far.The lead photographer, a portly man with a bushy, friendly mustache, immediately shouted instructions. "Okay, Alpha Leon, Luna Rhea! First, a formal pose. Stand straight! Smile! Eyes for the camera!"Frozen in place, Leon gave a small nod, face slipping back into that serious leader mask. A fake grin stretched my lips, playing the joyful bride while Rora grumbled nons
“I pronounce you husband and wife.”Leon turned towards me. Slowly, he removed the thin veil that covered my face, draping it behind my head.Forward he tilted, close to my face. When our mouths met, my pulse raced without pause.Out of nowhere, my heartbeat roared louder than anything else. Everything nearby just disappeared for a second. Music stopped meaning anything.All that stayed was the warmth of his hand on mine. Something deep inside me jumped, alive and loud, begging to answer back. Not out of duty, but because it wanted to. A quiet hope rose: maybe this wasn’t forced. Maybe under all the rules and blood promises, we were actually here, together, choosing each other.I waited for him to press deeper. Still hoping that quiet glow from his gaze would finally reach our lips.Then everything broke apart, fast.Without warning, Leon jerked his face back, like he’d brushed against something sour or somehow
A sharp wave of peonies, roses, then lilies hit me at once. Inside, the ballroom had become a glittering maze of glass-like trees. Light bounced wildly from the huge hanging lamps across the floor, their surfaces so smooth they mirrored every move.Inside, I went. My dress trailed behind, its smooth fabric whispering along the tiles with each move. Right away, everyone looked. So many faces filled the room, coworkers frozen mid-thought, partners sizing me up quietly, relatives watching closely, their nods polite but eyes sharp underneath.Yet there, after the stretch of soft red floor, my eyes stayed fixed ahead.There he was, Leon, standing still atop the raised platform, surrounded by sweeping curves of pale blossoms. Not a trace of black today. Ivory cloth hugged his shape like it had been made just for him. This version of him felt new, yet completely unchanged. What caught his eye was how he stood there, calm, sharp, glowing under that golden light. Not like a man, more like some







