Semua Bab The Alpha’s Captive Bride: Fated in chains : Bab 21 - Bab 30

The inside was even better. The ceilings were high and decorated with chandeliers, polished marble floors and paintings of famous scholars and past students on the walls. Students passed by in their uniforms, the popular white shirt, navy blue blazer. and either skirts for girls or pants for boys. Many of them stopped and stared when they saw Asher. Then their eyes would dart to me, narrowing with curiosity or disdain. I knew they could smell I was human in an instant. We stopped in front of an office door and a small bench sat against the wall outside."Wait here," Asher said. "I need to meet with the Headmaster. I won't be long."Before I could respond, he disappeared into the office, the door clicking shut behind him.I sat on the bench, my hands folded in my lap. Five minutes passed. Then ten.I had already counted to a hundred and back in my head, picked at the seams of my jacket but it didn’t help with the boredom. Maybe I could just take a short walk and stretch my legs? I

Asher's grip on my hand was bruising as he dragged me outside of the Academy building."I specifically told you to stay put," he snapped . "One simple instruction. Stay on the bench, don’t ander. And what do you do?""I just wanted to see-""You caused a scene and got into a confrontation with a student." He pulled me around a corner, walking so fast I had to jog to keep up. "Do you have any idea how that reflects on me?"I looked back over my shoulder, catching one last glimpse of the Academy's grand entrance. Something twisted in my chest and I sucked in a breath. I wanted to be here, not as the Alpha King's slave but as a real student. I’d almost forgotten what used to be my desire but it was back now, kindled like a fire. "Are you even listening to me?" Asher snapped and I slowly bobbed my head. We reached the car and opened the door, practically shoving me inside then he followed after me and slammed it shut."Chandler, drive," he commanded.The car pulled away smoothly, but A

"No, Your Majesty."He scribbled on one of the papers then picked up another while not looking at me."Actually," I said, clutching the napkin to my chest. "Can I ask you something?""You just did."I took a breath. "The entrance exam for the Academy. When is it?"That got his attention. He set down his pen and looked at me."Why?" He asked."I just... I was curious after seeing the campus yesterday.""Two weeks," he said. "The exam is in a week."My heart jumped. That was too soon but at least I still had a chance."Louisa."I looked at him."What are you thinking?"I shook my head immediately. "Nothing, I was just curious.""Don't lie to me." He stood up and walked around the desk. "You've been distracted all day. Yelena mentioned it and now you're asking about the entrance exam." He stopped in front of me. "What are you planning?"I crossed my arms against my chest, defensive. "I'm not planning anything.""Another lie." His eyes narrowed. "Tell me the truth."We stared at each othe

ASHER'S POVI stood and left my office, heading down to the kitchens. The palace was quiet at this hour, most of the servants had retired for the night.Walking through these halls always brought back memories of when we were kids and running through these same corridors with our parents chasing after us, laughing.But that was before everything changed.The pain spiked again. I gritted my teeth and kept walking. The kitchen was dark except for a small light over the counter and I spotted the faint silhouette of my sister.Kassie sat at the kitchen table, hunched over a bowl. She was shoveling food into her mouth like she hadn't eaten in days. The tension in my jaw lessened as I stared at her. She was back to it again, binge eating when she thought no one was looking. She noticed my presence because she looked up, her eyes going wide.We stared at each other for a long moment and I knew I should say something or even ask if she was okay. Instead, I turned to leave."Asher, wait."I

My jitters came back the moment I stepped out of the car.Asher had left me at the Academy entrance without another word. He just drove off like dropping me here meant nothing to him.I watched the car disappear and felt that familiar anger bubble up. He acted all supportive, letting me take the exam, caring for my wounds. And now? Now he couldn't even be bothered to say goodbye.Hot and cold. That's all he ever was with me and I was back to disliking him again."Miss Fernandez?"I turned to see a woman approaching me. She was tall with snow white hair pulled back in an elegant bun and her eyes were the most striking thing about her. One was blue and the other was hazel. It was just like Asher's mismatched eyes, but different colors."Are you related to Asher?" The question tumbled out before I could stop it.I immediately slammed my hand over my mouth. Oh God. I'd just asked this woman if she was related to the Alpha King using his first name like an idiot.But the woman laughed and