Semua Bab Alpha Nolan: Bab 1 - Bab 10

Nolan:She walked away from the ledge with the same fire in her eyes that she had when she stood on it. I had my arms crossed over my chest as I looked at her.My bride.She was the same woman that I wanted nothing to do with. She did not even know how I looked like. She didn't know who I was. I doubt that she would have been playing this game if she did.I didn’t stop her. I didn't really care to do so. I had other things to take care of. She could deal with her anger, her rage, and whatever emotion she was feeling on her own terms as long as it was away from me.I rolled my eyes and reached for another cigarette, letting the smoke burn through the silence she left behind. I stared into space for a moment, allowing myself to digest the moment of peace, but of course that was short lived.“You just let her go?” a voice hissed from behind me. “Of people, you just let her go. She could have left, you could have been free.”Mira.Of course.I should have known that you would see this. Sh

Nolan:She stood across from me like a flame barely contained, eyes defiant, lips trembling just slightly, as if she’d rather bite through her own tongue than say the words that were expected of her. And truth be told, I would have wished that she didn't say them if it came from her. If she was the one who chose not to want this marriage, I would easily be out of it.But she said them anyway. Regardless of how I wanted things to be, she still chose to say the words.“I do.”My jaw ticked. I glared at her before forcing myself to calm down, reminding myself that we were amongst people.So I said them too.“I do.”The officiant smiled like this was some kind of love story. His voice rang out, thick with pomp and tradition. “You may now kiss the bride.”I stepped forward, slow. Measured. Her eyes widened just slightly, not in fear, no, she didn’t fear me. That was the problem. It was something else. Curiosity, maybe. Or disappointment. She didn't want me to kiss her.Too bad.This was a

Nolan:The gates opened without a sound, but the silence that followed was heavier than chains.The car ride was quiet anyway. She refused to speak because she knew that I did not want to hear her voice at all. At least she understood that part. She stood her back straight, looking out the window as if trained to do what she was. Theoretically speaking, I believed that she was.I felt her shift beside me in the back seat, just slightly, like someone bracing for impact. Just like she was waiting for us to come. A fear of outcome and anger, a rage, everything that just spiraled about.The estate came into view. Moonstone Manor, they called it. Always polished. Always perfect. It was the way that I wanted it to be, strong, calculated and formed away from the disorder that was outside the world.It was always full of wolves who followed orders but rarely smiled. We had our duties and our missions. We were not here to mingle around. We were here for a reason and that was to survive, to sta

Natalia:Madeline didn’t answer right away.And for a moment, I had wished that I did not ask her the question. For a moment I found myself debating on why I did. Truth be told, I did not know what to expect.She just stared at me like she was trying to decide whether I could handle the truth or if I was still too new, too fragile. I was, but I needed to know what I got into. I needed to know what my father sold me into, and though he did not care, I did. I was scared for my life. I was scared for what was to come. And I knew that no one was going to help.“It is not my place to answer such a question.” Madeline said, looking away from me.“I know, and I'm not asking you to cross your place, but I need to know I was drawn here. I don't know anything here. I don't know who to speak to or what to expect. I wouldn't have asked if I did.” I said, my voice low as I looked right at her.She walked around for a few moments, as if studying the bedroom, trying to memorize everything that was i

Natalia:The morning came too early.I didn't want it to. I thought that maybe if night stayed a little longer that I would be able to avoid this nightmare, but it seemed to me that I was wrong. There was no leave in this. I was stuck here.Sleep had been shallow, if it came at all. And no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't bring myself to get some rest, not after the long day. Especially after a long day.The bed was soft, the blankets expensive, but nothing in this place could make me feel at home. Still, I dressed with care, tying my hair back in a sleek twist, choosing something simple, neutral. Not too bold. Not too passive.There was no reason for me to pretend that I wanted to belong, to pretend that I thought that they would want me to stay. I knew that they didn't.I wouldn’t give them any more reasons to hate me.I was already an intruder in their eyes. It seemed neither one of them wanted me around. At least that was the vision that they gave out.The halls were already al