All Chapters of Sold To The Scarred King: Chapter 1 - Chapter 7

I felt the sting on my face before I could process what had happened. I had been slapped by my Father. Someone who was supposed to be my protector. I clenched my fists and bit my bottom lip to prevent talking back. It never ended well. It had always been that way. "How could you say that to your Father Elara?" My Mother asked, looking shocked. "After everything he has done for you?" She seemed like the perfect Mother. Innocent looking and graceful. Elegant and demure. The picture perfect wife and Mother. At least that's what the outside world believed. Sometimes I wondered if she picked me up from the trash. "I will not marry him." I said my voice trembling. I didn't care whatever they had cooked up. I wasn't going to marry a complete stranger. I absolutely wouldn't. "And I say you will! I am your Father! I get to decide what your future looks like." He thundered loudly. "By shipping me off to marry a ruthless man? We've all heard the rumors. Cassian Rooke is a beast in human for

Everyone turned to look where the voice came from.A man descended the stairs at a very relaxed pace, like he had nowhere important to be. He was even dressed casually in dress pants and a vintage shirt.Well, someone was full of himself.He had the build of a Greek God, that was certain. My eyes finally lifted to his face. He had the most peculiar-looking mask that covered half of his face. It covered exactly half, just stopping above his lips.He looked around the table as my parents straightened up."Cassian, you finally decided to join us. I am Mr Hart, and it is a pleasure to meet you." Father stood humbly and walked to him, stretching out a hand.Ass kisser."I said I preferred to be addressed as Mr Rooke. We're not familiar." He gave him a look.Well, damn.I watched as a tinge of embarrassment stained Father's cheeks, and he gave a very awkward chuckle as he slithered back to his seat. I had to stop myself from laughing. It was good to see someone able to make him wriggle."Ca

I opened the book. Rules? Was it really that serious?'Do not enter the east wing.Do not enter Mr Rooke's study.Do not attempt to remove his mask.Do not question his absences.Do not invite outsiders into the manor.'"What are these? Do not attempt to remove his mask?" I scoffed. "Could I even get close enough to him in the first place? This is so childish." I dumped the book on the bedside table and went to my bathroom to freshen up. It was going to be a hectic day tomorrow.The next morning was uneventful. I was dressed and ready for work as early as 7 am. I sat down at the dining table, thinking Cassian would come down to eat."Excuse me." I beckoned the maid."Yes, ma'am?""Is Mr Rooke not coming down for breakfast?" I asked her."Oh. He eats later in the morning. Is there something you need?" "No." I shook my head. So I was just supposed to be eating on this big ass dining table by myself?I ate very little as I lacked appetite. I left the house a few minutes later, going to

Before they saw me, my eyes ran through her entire outfit again. She was dressed impeccably. Now I suddenly felt inferior in my jean shorts and camisole.I hid away. No way was I going to let her see me like this. I was a mess with a chocolate stain on my camisole and my hair looking all frizzy. No, I would have to get dressed.I pressed myself against the wall as I heard them talking, staying out of sight, until they eventually went upstairs.I let out a sigh of relief at not being discovered.I hurried back to my room as I watched the maids bring in luggage.Wait, she was staying?I didn’t wait to process as I ran into my room, closing the door behind me.“Well, that was close.” I mumbled as I walked to my mirror.I was average-looking compared to Celeste. It’s no wonder Cassian seemed happy to see her.She also seemed so vibrant. A perfect lady for this manor. The same couldn’t be said for me though, with my timid self. Even the maids seemed to walk all over me.I decided to spend