Rule Number 5 Novels & Stories

> Rule 3: You must attend every business function Lucian deems necessary, with no objections. > Rule 11: You will not initiate contact with any male guest unless permitted. > Rule 19: Your wardrobe will be curated weekly. Any personal alterations must be pre-approved. > Rule 31: You must always wear your ring. > Rule 44: You will not cry in front of Lucian unless granted permission. > Rule 50: Any breach of rules may result in severe disciplinary action. Physical, psychological, or otherwise. I stared at the last line until it blurred.

“That’s better. Now, rule number four. You’re going to get a job or you’re going to enroll in college. One or the other, or hopefully both.” My face scrunches up. “A job? But–” “No ‘buts,’ young lady. This is all just going over what we discussed on the phone. You do remember that discussion, don’t you? You weren’t dazed out of your mind on drugs at the time, huh?” “No, Charlie, no I was not ‘ dazed out of my mind on drugs at the time.’” “Well then good, you shouldn’t have any trouble remembering what you’ve already agreed to. So finally, we have rule number five...and what I think is the most simplest of them all, well, except for the drug use, of course.”

I opened it and began to read. 1. Rule 1: You will never anticipate a future with me. 2. Rule 2: You must not cheat on me throughout your marriage with me. 3. Rule 3: You shall not ask me where I go at night or what I do as it is none of your business. 4. Rule 4: You are prohibited to fall in love with me. 5. Rule 5: You aren’t allowed to interfere in my business or invade my privacy. 6. Rule 6: You will not lie or hide anything from me. I hate betrayal and lies.

I mumble, pulling myself from Virginia's arms and run from the room. I run. I don't stop; I just run. RULES LEFT UNBROKEN; 1) no sex 4) one on one; no introducing friends 5) 1 year max 6) one date per week each 9) the unsuccessful mate loses bond but no falling out between family members 10) no boasting, bribing or blackmailing.

Rule Number 2: You're not allowed to have a job while this contract lasts which means that if you have a job already, re-sign. Rule Number 3: I make the choices of outfits you wear, you're not allowed to choose your outfit no matter what. Rule Number 4: You can't argue with me even if you find my decision disagreeable. Rule Number 5: You are not allowed to be seen with any other man if not me, talk or flirt with them. Rule Number 6: You have to be submissive to me whenever we are getting intimate, you obey whatever you're asked to do in bed.

No more rules. Just us.

“True.” I folded my arms. “But if we’re doing this, we need rules.” Raid groaned dramatically, falling back on the bed. He looked like a kid in timeout. “Jesus. Of course you’re a rules person. Fine,” he sighed. “Hit me.” I straightened slightly. “Rule number one. No sleeping around.” Raid blinked, shooting up from the bed so fast I thought he’d break his back. Dramatic much? “That’s your first rule?” “Yes.”

He just smiled, like he already knew I wouldn’t be able to keep my own rule. “Rule four,” I said, regaining my footing. “Health. Even though we didn’t use protection last night, we need to be more careful moving forward. Especially with the fact that you are a…” I didn't finish my sentence. “I’ll get tested. And I expect you to do the same.” “And the fifth rule is the only rule I will never reconsider. If it’s broken, this thing between us ends immediately.” That sentence caught his attention. “Don’t try to get involved in my personal life. And I won’t get involved in yours. No exceptions. No questions. This thing stays separate from everything else.”

“If you want me to accept you as my stepsister, then there’s only one thing you need to do.” I looked at him carefully while he was looking at me as well. I wonder if he’s being sincere with his conditions. I don’t seem to trust him anymore after the way he lied and pretended that we’re fine with each other. “What is it?” I asked. “You need to follow all my rules,” he replied. “And how many rules do you have?” He stopped poking my head before showing me his five fingers. “Rule 5: Stay away from my personal businesses…” “Whoa… who gives a set of rules counting backward?” I commented.

“What is all this, why is it here?” “Rule number five.” I tell her to which she nods. Rule number five states; when Alpha asks for something do it, no questions asked. Stepping away from the table, I sneered at the sight of Jebel, because of him innocent kids got hurt, nobody died but innocent people were also hurt. I don't get to wonder for long what fate he'll get because the elevator door opens, revealing Alpha Camilla and Beta.