The Powerful Alpha Julian Cesario is a ruthless Alpha King that enjoys his bachelor hood. He believes that women are to be sampled and discarded like fine wine. A woman should not control a man, especially when he is in charge. Until he meets her---a she wolf full of so much spirit and courage that she pulls him back from the brink. A Dangerous Beauty Stubborn and head strong, Scarlett Ross does not take orders from anyone, Alpha or not. She is fierce and she marches to the beat of her own drum. She strongly believes women and men are equals. Until she's claimed by him---a Powerful Alpha with soul less eyes, whose touch sets her blood on fire. Will the two put their pride and ego aside and to win the heart of one another? Read and find out.
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Kaki yang sudah hampir menginjak tanah harus kutarik kembali setelah mendengar seseorang berteriak di belakangku.
Aku menoleh. Wajah marah ibu mertua terpampang dia sana. Ia mendekatiku, merebut tas besar berisikan pakaianku dan Saffa.
"Itu bajuku, Bu."
"Tapi, ini dibeli menggunakan uang Haikal. Aku tidak ridho, kamu membawa barang yang dibeli oleh uang putraku!" sergahnya seraya merebut boneka yang tengah dipeluk Saffa.
Putriku terhuyung, ia jatuh tersungkur karena kasarnya tarikan tangan ibu mertua. Aku langsung mengambil tubuh mungil putriku yang masih berusia tiga tahun itu.
Saffa menangis, ia menginginkan boneka kesayangannya kembali. Namun, ibu mertua menutup mata. Ia sama sekali tidak tersentuh dengan rengekan cucunya yang meronta ingin mengambil barang miliknya. Hatinya mati karena rasa benci. Amarah sudah menutupi rasa kasih yang harusnya dia berikan kepada anakku.
"Nenek, Nenek," rengek Saffa berusaha menjangkau boneka yang kini sudah berada di tangan ibu. Namun, ia abai. Ibu mertua malah menyembunyikan benda itu di balik tubuhnya.
Aku menggendong Saffa, menenangkan dia meskipun tidak bisa. Barang yang diambil ibu adalah boneka kesayangan Saffa. Hadiah ulang tahun dariku waktu dia berusia dua tahun.
Tidur, makan, main, benda itu tidak pernah ketinggalan. Sekarang, dia terpaksa harus merelakan bonekanya diambil oleh neneknya sendiri.
"Bu, Ibu boleh melarangku untuk tidak membawa apa pun, tapi tolong jangan ambil boneka Saffa, juga. Kasihan, Bu. Nanti dia tidak bisa tidur," ucapku mengiba.
Ibu malah mendelikkan mata, bibirnya mencebik seolah-olah meledekku.
"Tinggal beli saja yang baru, apa susahnya, sih? Oh, iya 'kan kamu tidak punya uang, ya?" Sebelah tangannya menutup mulut, mentertawakanku. "Makanya, jadi wanita jangan belagu! Tinggal turuti maunya suami, kok ini malah memilih pergi. Yasudah, nikmati kemiskinanmu itu!" lanjutnya seraya pergi meninggalkanku.
Tangis Saffa semakin kencang tatkala ia melihat neneknya membawa barang kesayangannya pergi. Kuciumi kepalanya mencoba untuk menenangkan. Namun, ia terus meronta memintaku untuk menurunkan tubuh mungilnya.
Sedangkan wanita itu, ia abai. Ibu mertua menulikan telinga enggan mendengar jerit tangis anakku.
"Sabar, ya, Nak. Nanti Mama belikan yang baru, ya?" ujarku menepuk-nepuk punggung anakku pelan.
Dengan hati yang perih dan diiringi tangis Saffa, aku keluar dari rumah yang selama lima tahun telah aku tempati. Membangun rumah tangga yang bahagia, namun akhirnya berakhir duka.
Aku harus kalah oleh wanita yang lebih berkasta. Seorang anak manager di mana tempat suamiku bekerja.
Tidak, aku tidak kalah. Tapi, aku mengalah untuk bisa terbebas dari lingkungan yang tidak sehat untuk jiwaku. Berada di sini, kewarasanku benar-benar dipertaruhkan.
Aku harus bekerja mendapatkan uang, juga harus bekerja di rumah menjadi pelayan mereka. Awalnya aku ikhlas untuk sebuah pengabdian sebagai seorang menantu. Namun, rasanya pengabdianku terbuang sia-sia setelah Mas Haikal suamiku memutuskan untuk menikah lagi.
Sudah cukup ragaku yang lelah, tidak dengan hati dan pikiranku yang akan menjadi korbannya. Aku enggan untuk diduakan.
"Mau pergi sekarang?"
Aku mengangkat kepala, melihat pada suara yang dulu sangat aku rindukan. Seorang pria turun dari mobil dengan menebar senyuman.
Ah, rasanya sekarang senyuman itu amat mematikan. Membunuh rasa yang dulu begitu menggebu, menjadi butiran debu.
"Iya," jawabku singkat.
"Ok, hati-hati di jalan. Salam untuk mantan mertua. Bilang pada mereka, aku tidak bisa mengantarmu karena ada acara di rumah mertua baruku yang tentunya lebih penting dan lebih berharga."
Aku tersenyum kecut dengan menganggukkan kepala.
Kembali aku melangkah hendak melewati Mas Haikal, tapi putriku menarik kemeja ayahnya hingga langkahku terhenti seketika.
"Yayah ...," panggil Saffa berharap yang dipanggil akan menggendongnya.
Hati kembali teriris saat Mas Haikal menghenyakkan tangan Saffa dengan kasar. Ia mengusap kemeja yang baru saja dipegang putrinya.
"Duh, jangan ditarik nanti kotor," ucapnya lebih peduli pada pakaian.
"Sombong sekali kamu, Mas. Kamu lebih peduli sebuah kain daripada darah dagingmu?" kataku penuh penekanan.
Kepala kugelengkan melihat tingkah dia yang semakin hari semakin arogan.
"Ini baju mahal yang dibelikan Amira. Bagiamana mungkin kamu membandingkannya dengan anakmu yang tidak kuharapkan kehadirannya."
"Mas!"
"Sudahlah, jangan berdrama lagi. Cepat pergi dan jangan minta apa pun dariku. Apalagi, untuk urusan anak itu. Aku tidak akan mengeluarkan uang sepeser pun untuk dia," ujar Mas Haikal menunjuk wajah Saffa.
Aku mundur satu langkah, menjauhkan diri dari jangkauan pria tak punya hati itu.
Gemuruh di dada sudah semakin membara. Namun, aku bersikap tenang menyembunyikan kepedihan yang dia tanam sedari dulu.
Hatiku sudah kebal untuk kata-kata kasar dari bibirnya.
"Tenang saja, Mas. Aku tidak akan menghubungimu untuk meminta uang. Jangankan meminta biaya, Saffa sakit, sehat, bahkan mati pun, tidak akan aku memberitahumu!" ucapku dengan mengeratkan gigi.
Mas Haikal mengedikkan bahu, kemudian berlalu masuk ke dalam rumah.
Aku pandangi punggung itu, kutatap rumah yang sudah menjadi saksi derita seorang wanita dalam mempertahankan kedudukannya sebagai seorang istri. Namun harus berakhir karena takdir akan membawanya pada kisah lain.
Saat hendak pergi, sebuah ide tiba-tiba muncul untuk memberikan salam perpisahan.
Aku menurunkan tubuh Saffa, menghampiri mobil Mas Haikal yang juga diberikan Amira istri barunya.
"Mama sedang apa?"
"Ssttt ...." Aku menempelkan telunjuk di bibir.
Saffa mengerti. Ia diam saja sampai aku berhasil membuang angin di keempat ban mobil Mas Haikal hingga kempes. Setelah selesai, aku segera berlari seraya menggendong Saffa keluar dari pagar rumah.
"Jalan," ucapku setelah memasuki mobil yang sedari tadi sudah menunggu.
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Seven Months Later with baby in tow...*** Scarlett's PovHit.My body convulsed at the wave of pain that woke me in the middle of night. I removed the covers and turn on the lamp that sat on top of the night stand. I look down on my bed where I was sitting, where a liquid substance was covering my legs and the sheets. Hit.I was breathing heavily right now. Sweat bedded my forehead, as it was run down the sides of my face. I scream out so loud that I think Julian could've heard it all the way in England. Ugh! Fucking England! After Julian's proposal on the boat, we decided it would be a good idea to get married before the baby was born. So we did. During our reception, Julian received an emergency call that he was needed immediately to take care of some pack issues in England. Something about rogues attacking the city and killing innocent civilians.Knowing my husband, he was quick to assist Uncle Thorn because he was the only father figure he knew. Which meant he respected him en
*** Julian's Pov I've been up since morn' making the necessary preparations for Scarlett's big surprise. Last night had a big one for me and Scarlett, I confessed that I slept with Elana. If I want this relationship to work, I have to be honest with her. I don't want her to look at me like I disappointment, a liar moreover a possible regret. I don't want her to regret that she's my mate. I have to come clean and hope whatever the outcome is, I will still have her in my life. But before I could do that, I have to ensure that I straighten things out with the members of the Ross's family. I know how family is a big thing for Scarlett so I wanted to ensure everything was good with them.I was currently in the living room of the Ross's household sitting opposite from her parents.."How can we trust that you won't hurt my daughter again Julian?" Mrs. Ross questioned me with a stern expression on her face. Her arms were folded across her chest."You have to trust me that nothing like that
I quickly turn away from his smoldering gaze because I didn't want him to see the truth in my eyes. I squeeze my eyes shut from keeping the tears from falling.He walked over to where I was standing and spin me around to face him. He captured my hands in a tight grip, holding them close to his chest. I looked up at him with my eyes filled with emotion. "Are you sleeping with him, Scarlett?" He asked softly. "What?" I whispered in shock. "You heard me. Now answer the question." He urged.His granite expression meant that he was serious. I snatched my hands out of his steel like grip and crack my hand against his cheek. "How dare you insult me the way you just did. I'm not sleeping with him you bastard, you and I are not in the same category Mr. Cesario. Furthermore, I'm pregnant you insensitive asshole!"I examined my bruised hand, looking at the purple faded scars that were now left there. I turned my back to him as I rubbed my hand to ease the pain."You're pregnant?" I didn't ans
***Julian's Pov It was minutes to eight when Chazz and I pulled up to the Ross's mansion. The parking lot was full with all sorts of expensive looking cars and limousines that were lined up neatly on the asphalt ground. Valets conglomerated outside the Ross's mansion entrance patiently awaiting the arrival of guests and celebrities to attend the gala of the century. I brought my vehicle at a stop at the entrance, where a valet was readily waiting upon our arrival. Chazz and myself, along with two other men, for security purposes, exited the car. I throw the young valet my keys and warned him not to let anything happen to my vehicle, or else he wouldn't like the consequences. The young lad paled at my comment, nodding his head that he understood what I was saying to him. I shake my head at the young man as he was clearly about to collapse under my strict gaze.Chazz came out the car along with the other two men. I went around to the passenger side and the valet went around the drive
***Scarlett's PovIt had been two hours since my mother decided to drag me out of my bed to look at the various dresses down in the living room for tonight's gala. I wasn't impressed with any of the choices that the stylist had picked. Albeit I was two months pregnant and going, I didn't want my baby bump to be showing to the public as yet. I mean, a pregnant Luna without her mate wasn't what I was going for. Believe it or not people love to talk. I just didn't want to be the main topic of their idle gossip tonight."Sweetheart," my mother called me from my thoughts. "You need to pick a dress." I was sitting on the couch in our living room. The stylist had about six different racks of beautiful dresses. Maybe if I'd actually paid attention I could actually pick something nice. But I didn't want to go for nice tonight. I wanted to go for jaw - dropping - I - don't - look - like - I'm - two - months - pregnant look. Or was that too much? Either way, I made my way over to the stainless
*** Friday Evening 6:02pm...I was tired. I'd just finish helping Nina and Pierce work on their choreography for tomorrow's gala in the studio of the pack house. I grab my bottle of water from beside the stero system and gulp it down generously. "Easy tiger." My brother teased.I flipped him my middle finger as I took the last gulp of my water and blech. "Oops, sorry bro." I quickly cover my mouth embarrassed at what I just did."Nasty." He made a face as he glared at me up and down. "Just nasty.""Shut up fool." I playfully slapped his arm and laughing."Okay, we're heading out Scar." Nina gave me a quick hug and peck my cheek. "Thanks again babe." "See you later sis." Pierce ruffled my hair."Asshole." I muttered. "Love you too." He chuckle as he walked out the studio door with Nina in tow.I sat on the chair that was in the room. Ever since last week till now, I've been taking care of myself. I don't worry about anything much right now. Every now and then, I think about him, and
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