LOGIN"That's where you will stay till we get married." Xander began to explain, "You will have your chef and all." "I don't have a job." She began to speak, "And I didnt get an education-" "Shh." Xander grinned, placing his finger against her lips, "You do not have to worry about all that. You are mine. You are mine to take care of and you will never have to worry about anything in your life again, my love." ****** Lunaria’s life is upended when the charismatic and determined Xander Ashton barges into her world, claiming her as his wife instead of her glamorous sister, Sylvana St. Clair. In an instant, Lunaria becomes Madam Ashton. As Lunaria settles into her new life, she is caught between the man she fell for—charming, passionate, and protective—and the growing distance between them. Xander’s mother and sister make it clear they don’t accept her, and Xander himself seems to be changing in ways that confuse her. Still, Lunaria can’t shake the love she feels for him and the belief that deep down, he might be the man she needs. But when a mysterious new figure enters the scene, showering her with attention and love, Lunaria faces an impossible choice. Will Xander find his way back to her, or is the love she deserves waiting in the arms of someone else?
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Chapter one
ISABELLA.
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*A loud groan escaped my mouth at the loud sound of my alarm,
"Argh! " I groaned inaudiblyOh for a world without freaking Monday's!. I closed my eyes trying to drift myself back to a peaceful slumber when I was disturbed yet again.Without giving it a thought I stretched my arm towards the nightstand to grab the monster that dared disturbed my sleep.
I was satisfied with the loud crashing sound it made, That was until I heard a scream.
"Isabella Joan Morrison! Did you just throw your alarm bell at me! "
Shit.
It was mom.The sleep vanished out of my eyes immediately, I could almost see its two feet as it scurried away, leaving an innocent good old me with an angry mom.
I jumped into a sitting position as quickly as I could, giving her the best innocent look I could muster.
Her gaze was set in a narrowed slit , her mouth set in a grim disapproving line.
I knew I was definitely in for some sermon, and if this wasn't a Monday morning it would take at least seven hours for her to stop preaching about all my bad habits."I've warned you against that so many times, I don't pluck money from trees you know. Okay enough of all my mouthy warnings ! I'm deducting the money for that from your allowance !" she spoke in a firm tone, her fingers pointing towards the now damaged alarm bell..
"Mom, this is for the last time I promise! " I pleaded, trying to make myself look small and vulnerable, I knew it would work. It always did. Even though she appears firm and strict most of the time, I knew her very well to know she was just butter and flowers at heart."Well do you plan on staying in bed all day? I already told you I have to be early to work today , your younger sister is already prepared and having breakfast and you..... "
"Okay okay " I replied jumping off the bed, doesn't she know that scolding me actually wastes more time, time I might have as well use to grab some extra sleep. Pity.I ran a quick warm shower and brushed my teeth, I stared at my reflection in the mirror. My brown hair looked dull but my eyes were still a sparkling blue, to be honest it was the only thing I loved about my features.
A loud sigh escaped my mouth at the huge bags under my eyes.
I was very much a sucker for books, well romantic novels actually , most of the time I stay awake all night reading them, just the way I did last night I actually hope that one day I would write my own book. Okay enough with my boring talk.
I ran the brush through my long brunette hair, still clad in a towel I hurried my way back to my room to select an outfit. It always consisted of a T-shirt and skinny jeans anyway.
Lastly ,I grabbed my glasses from the nightstand and skipped my way through the door downstairs.
I met her downstairs along with my twelve year old sister Elizabeth, but we call her Liz for short.
"Thank god you're finally done, now grab breakfast quickly while I go warm up the car "
I could only nod as I took a sit on the breakfast table, taking a huge mouthful of pancakes, some crumbles falling onto my clothes and I had to dust it off.
"Slow down, you really eat like a pig " Liz said with a snicker
"I know, little miss perfect, thanks " I replied sarcastically with a roll of my eyes while taking huge gulps of the glass of orange juice in my hand.
"You know for a sixteen year old girl you don't seem to... " The rest of her words were cut short when mom reentered .
"Are you ready girls ? "
We both gave her a nod of affirmation , her gaze did a once over on the both of us . A glare directed at me formed on her face.
I was beginning to wonder what I had done wrong when she spoke.
"And where is your bag and books Isabella?"
Oops. I had really forgotten about it, such a good student I am right?
I know, don't mention.
Mom's loud reprimanding voice followed me all the way upstairs as I ran back to my room."Are you sure you're really a student if I have to remind you about your books all the time! "**
I waved goodbye to mom as she drove Liz to middle school which was just about a five minute drive from mine.
Soon as the car disappeared from sight I turned around.
Time to face reality.The reality of being a nobody in the whole of Greenville High.
I kept my head downwards so that no one would notice me, not that anyone would anyway. In this whole place I'm just like a wall flower whose existence was totally ignored by everyone.
Well not totally everyone.
There was still HIM.
My worst nightmare in this hell hole called school.Don't think about him.
Don't think about him...I chanted as I scanned my gaze around like he would suddenly appear straight out of my thoughts.
I curved into an hallway to the loud chattering of students, it was so crowdy , the only advantage was that it would help me blend more easily. Cheerleaders, popular jocks, everyone seemed to be catching up with each other after the long summer break.
I jolted when I felt a hand on my shoulders, I whirled around so quickly that I almost lost my balance. A full glare formed on my face when I saw that it was none other than my only best friend in the whole of Greenville High.
"Goodness you gave me a scare Olivia! Why do you have to always sneak up on me! " I half yelled, partly annoyed and at the same time filled with relief that it wasn't HIM.
A pout formed on her perfectly shaped lips, her shoulders slumping in dejection. I wouldn't lie about her being the most beautiful girl I've ever seen, her natural wavy blond hair gave her a sort of serene look, not to mention her rare amber coloured gaze, to cut it short she looks like a goddess. Not only that her family was also filthy rich. She was popular whereas I wasn't, I would say we were polar opposites, I always had to wonder why she was still friends with me .
"Is that anyway to greet your bestie when we haven't seen each other for almost two months ? "
A wave of guilt over took me.
"I'm S.. Sorry....... " my words were replaced with a loud gasp as she suddenly held me in a tight suffocating embrace."You haven't changed a bit, I can't believe you still fall for that, dumb I would say " she spoke squeezing the life out of me.
Yep, this was my friend, she wouldn't realize how strong her arm really is, she might just snap me in half one day.
I patted her back gently.
"okay okay, I missed you too, but can you let go now? You are practically squeezing away fifteen percent of my life span " I squeaked..
She pulled away and shot me a sheepish grin.
"Well can we go to class now? I think the bell already rang about two minutes ago " she spoke taking a quick glance around at the now almost emptied hallway.
"Well spoken like the serous student you are " I snickered and we both laughed.
We walked to our locker while she ranted about all she did during the summer. To be honest I wasn't all that listening because heaven knows that she could go on for forever. I only replied "hmm" and "really " every few seconds so as not to get her suspicions.
From the corner of my gaze I caught on to something, rather someone.
The hairs on the back of my neck stood straight at their ends.
For a moment every thing seized to exist, as icy chills traveled through my spines.
His dark gaze was pinned on me, rooting me to my spot.
There was the person whose presence was enough to fill me with terror in the whole of Greensville High.
Ace Jacob King.
My nightmare.
**
Marco walked away from her, as fast as he could with hands stuck in his pockets, fingers curling in them as he felt his heart rhythm increasing more than usual. The sight of those sad brown eyes stuck with him, the softness of her voice, her inviting beauty, and the way she smiled. It was all embedded in his head. But it was wrong, too wrong. He couldn't desire another man's wife. He shook his head, a bitter laugh coming from him as he brought his hand out of his pocket, the silver band glinting almost mocking him at the way he felt at the moment. The band was a reminder of why he should tame himself and ignore the fire kindling, started by the woman he had saved from falling but he couldn't help himself. She's married, he reminded himself, and on the other hand, you have got a lot going on. He gazed at the band again, a small smile coming to his face, a reminder of his purpose here. He wasn't here to be besotted by a woman. He had loyalty to prove and faithfulness to uphold.
I am married. The words echoed in Lunaria's head causing the warmth she felt from the man to evaporate quickly and she hurriedly pushed against him in an attempt to get off. He released his hold and she slid away from him standing to her feet immediately, her palms smoothing awkwardly over her gown, her eyes darting in all directions apart from him but she could see from her peripheral vision that he had risen, standing up with his palms brushing across his trousers. "Are you alright?" The strange man asked, his voice cascading over her causing a certain coolness and she forced herself to look up at him even with the dimness provided by the night sky. She could see those electrifying blue eyes beneath the mask he wore, she sensed a vague familiarity but she couldn't quite make out his face. She hadn’t met much people in her life. "I am fine." She whispered slowly taking steps back and he gently walked towards her, "I am sorry." "You shouldn't be. You only tripped." "Right." Sh
Lunaria looked down at her chapped fingers, she could hear the laughter coming from downstairs while she was huddled in the bedroom under the pretense that she needed some time alone as she had a headache. Xander had flown in hours ago, she had gone with his mother and sister to welcome him at the airport. She had carefully orchestrated how she wanted to tell him the situation about home as she knew she couldn't die in silence but to her surprise, her mother and sister-in-law were Oscar-worthy actresses. If one were to see them at the airport, they would think that Lunaria was a lovely family member of theirs. The way they talked softly to her, and treated her nicely was something that shocked Lunaria to the core. Xander loved the state in which he met his family, seeing that his mother and sister had warmed up to his wife made him elated and Lunaria noticed this, she couldn't ruin it all by telling him what had occurred while he was away. Madam Ashton and Claire had made it a g
Madam Ashton's words bore venom, her stares as well as Claire's stares towards Lunaria were laced with hate bearing worse malice than she had ever seen. Its okay Lunaria, they are just meeting you. You need to show them you are worth it. She smiled softly at them, trying to push out the words of her mother in law, "I understand the mistake ma'am." she bowed a little, "My apologies for not living up to your expectations but I am Xander's wife. He explained why you both couldn't make it to the wedding." They both stared at her, saying nothing but with gazes that spoke volumes. "I anticipated your coming today mother, sister." Lunaria widened her smile, "I even cooked. You must be famished, I would l-" "Enough!" Claire was the one who barked this time, "Shut the hell up, acting like you are the lady of the house!" "Oh Xander." Madam Ashton took in a deep sigh like she was about to faint, "I asked for a daughter in law and he brought some horrible creature, did he push aside the lov
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