AISLING ( POV )
I check my reflection in the car window for the tenth time, hoping to find some flaw that would give me an excuse to turn back. But I look fine, at least on the outside. Inside, I'm a mess of nerves and doubts. I can't believe I agreed to meet his family today, he is taking me to his mension again, after this whole mess we are going back to his mension for the insult. I don't understand his point? why he wants to finish this shit? why he wants to kill me? I don't understand it? what actually he wanted to prove? . What if they don't like me? What if they think I'm not good enough for him? What if they ask me awkward questions or make fun of my accent? I feel a hand on my shoulder and turn to see him smiling at me. I'm sure they will kick me out from the mension! No no asiling they gonna kill you because at that moment valintina definitely put some negativity which was obvious she always dislike me.
I can't stop thinking about Valentina. She's the most beautiful girl in the school, but she barely knows I exist. Every time I see her, my heart races and my palms sweat. But she never looks at me, never smiles at me, never talks to me. She's always surrounded by her friends, laughing and chatting. She seems so happy and carefree, while I'm miserable and lonely.
I wonder what she thinks of me. Does she even notice me? Does she think I'm weird or creepy? Does she hate me? I wish I could talk to her, tell her how I feel, make her like me. But I'm too afraid of rejection, too afraid of her scorn. I'm trapped in a cycle of hope and despair, longing and fear. I don't know what to do. I don't know how to break free. I known there is a lot of things which I have to suffer but this Men archard will definitely support me? or may be not? ohhh Alpha God please help me. I don't want to die please!
He looks so confident and relaxed, as if this is the most natural thing in the world. He looked towards me and asked:
" What happened why you are looking in stress?"
" I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY I'M DOING THIS ALL SHITS WHEN YOUR FAMILY ALREADY HATES ME., "
" THEY HATE YOU BUT I DON'T HATE YOU DARLING.. "
" WHAT KIND OF CHEESY LINE IT WAS? I'M NOT YOUR DARLING OKAY! YOU GOT IT. "
" Ohh excuse please you are mine darling Luna in front of whole world. I want to known what exactly you are looking for? You want to miss lead me? "
" Ohh shut up! please tell me what is my role in your family! I can feel that your family going to kill me? "
He start laughing on me: " I must say you are right he is alpha king he can do anything. "
" Really! "
" YEAH! than tell me what is the reason behind it ! than why you sign a contract with me when you knew that they will kill me? tell me why you played with me? "
" Because I want to kill you ! see you are killing yourself? I guess you deserve to be in the heaven of Alpha's ! " Than he start laughing loudly.
" Hayee you are rude and ruthless person which I never thought. You are fucking idiot. "
" OhH Please! "
" Ohh you please! "
He lean towards me , then whispers in my ear, "Don't worry, they're going to love you. You're amazing and beautiful and smart and funny. And I love you more than anything."
" How cheap and lier you are. "
He again start laughing and said;
" Come on time to go now! "
He knocked the door and the house opened for us. As I known that valintina will definitely put fore in the flame.
I Known there is nothing going to happen with me when archard is with me but behind him they will definitely attack me.
As I'm weakest omega there is nothing which I can do? I known there would be a number of things which I have to consider ohhh God help me in this situation.
I could feel the hostility and resentment radiating from the Archard family as they glared at me. They were not accepting me as his mate, even though we were destined for each other. They thought I was unworthy of him, of their pack, of their bloodline. They blamed me for taking him away from them, for breaking their traditions, for endangering their future. They hated me, and they made sure I knew it. But I didn't care. I only cared about him, my mate, my soulmate, my everything. He was the only one who mattered o me, his contract matter to me and I have to understand the situation which I'm currently facing, but I will try my best, I want to support him with all his heart. He stood by me, defended me, protected me. He was my strength and my hope. He was my alpha, and I was his omega. And nothing and no one could ever change that.
I followed him inside the mansion, feeling nervous and out of place. The Archard family was waiting for us in the living room, sitting on expensive sofas and chairs. They looked like royalty, with their elegant clothes and jewelry. They also looked like wolves, with their sharp eyes and teeth. They stared at me with contempt and disgust, as if I was an intruder in their territory. He introduced me to them, but they barely acknowledged me. He said:
" Before you guys said anything to Aisling let me clear it out. She is Omega Aisling and I love her. I choose her as my mate with all my heart. I already married to her and nobody can do nothing now. She is my Luna."
Another misconception that is happened today! I can see his family was not in a listening mood. They just wanted to kill me. I can see they don't care about me. They just wanted to throw me out from his life which was obvious.
They wanted to throw me out from his mension but I guess I was testing there patient level. Archard was already frustrated with there behavior but he was trying to cool them. I guess which was obvious.
They only cared about him, their precious son and heir. They bombarded him with questions and accusations, trying to make him change his mind. They said I was a mistake, a curse, a threat. They said I was not his true mate, but a fraud, a witch, a whore. They said he deserved better, someone of his own kind, someone of their choosing. They said he was betraying them, his pack, his legacy. They said he was ruining his life, and theirs. They said they would never accept me, never welcome me, never love me.
They were constantly desrespectin me because I'm omega?
Mr. Smith said:
" You don't have any idea that what you are doing? she is just a curse for our family. What our choose was better for you insist of this insect."
I never thought that they will call me insect. I don't think so that his son Mr. archard deserve me, his son is truly like them a play boy who doesn't known how to give respect. They are just bloody disgusting family. They just have Royal status and money. They don't have feeling and guts for another person.
I was relaxed that I'm just in a fake marriage nothing is permanent here.
" Father! this is in my genetic you already known the theory of mating I can't see myself with valintina. She was just opposite for me. You known that she was just a annoying friend nothing else. "
" So what you see in this omega tell me what you see? this insect can be your Luna ? you think that she can be part of our family? tell me what you really think about her? "
" Father I love her and she is well deserving. You have to think from out of box. She is nothing like you are thinking. She is beautiful like us. She is caring and she is brave. I'm saying you she is perfect match for me. "
Mr. smith was not in the convincing mood. He was stubborn like his family. I don't want to see myself as a part of there family.
They said they would disown him, banish him, kill him if he didn't leave me. They said all these things and more, but he didn't listen. He didn't care. He only cared about me, his mate, his love, his everything. He held me close, kissed me tenderly, whispered in my ear, "Don't listen to them. They don't know what they're talking about. You're my mate, my true mate, my only mate. You're the best thing that ever happened to me. You're my happiness and my peace. You're my angel, and I'm your demon. And nothing and no one can ever tear us apart." He took my hand and led me to the door. where we left them behind, screaming and cursing. We left them behind, and we never looked back but than they came in front of us and stopped our way.
They block our way and looked towards us with anger eyes. I saw there face and said:
" What happened?"
"what do you mean father I'm leaving your place. You can see!"
" My son! he is trapping you! I'm saying you! you are doing wrong. "
I'm standing outside the Smith mansion, clutching Archard's hand. He squeezes it gently and smiles at me. "Don't worry, love. Everything will be fine. I'm here with you."
He says, trying to calm me down in front of them. Who known that who is trapping here I'm trapped with him and his mad family. I became a part of his family drama which is not getting finish. I don't known what should I do? what would I do? I nod, but I can't help feeling nervous. I know his parents are furious with him for rejecting Valentina, the daughter of the most powerful alpha in the country. They had arranged their marriage since they were meet, hoping to strengthen their alliance and status. But Archard didn't love Valentina. He loved me. He chose me as his mate, even though I'm just a nobody, an orphan, a rogue. He defied his parents, his pack, his destiny. He gave up everything for me. And I love him more than anything according to contract.
But I also know that his parents hate me. They think I'm a gold digger, a seductress, a traitor. They think I stole their son from them, from his rightful mate, from his future. They want to get rid of me, to break our bond, to make him marry Valentina. They won't accept me as their daughter-in-law, as their alpha female, as their family.
" Archard I never accept your decision that is it."
" Okay than leave my way! I don't want to stay here. I'm not a part of your family anymore."
" You can't force us to accept this insect. She is not deserving."
" She is a deserving and she always be my choice no matter what will happen or who will say me. I known she is precious to me and she will always. I can't allow anyone else in my life."
"Archard." Mr. Smith says in a low voice.
"What are you saying here? And who is this ? tell me who is this? she is more valuable than us? your parents who gave you enough of life?" He points at me with disgust.
"Father, Mother." Archard says in a firm voice. "This is my mate. Her name is Asiling. she is not an insect."
"Your mate?" Mrs. Smith scoffs. "Don't be ridiculous. You already have a mate. Valentina. You are mated with him about a one one year ago. You already involved with her in the relationship. You don't have enough "
"No, Mother." Archard says calmly.
"Valentina is not my mate. She never was. asiling is my true mate. The one I love."
"Love?" Mr. Smith sneers. "You don't know what love is, boy. You're blinded by lust and infatuation."
"No, Father." Archard says patiently. "I know what love is, because I feel it for asiling every day."
"Enough!" Mrs. Smith snaps. "We're not here to listen to your nonsense. We're here to tell you that you have to end this madness and marry Valentina."
"I won't do that." Archard says firmly.
"You will do that." Mr. Smith says angrily.
"I won't do that." Archard repeats.
"You will do that." Mrs. Smith says sharply.
"I won't do that." Archard insists.
"You will do that!" They both shout.
"I won't do that!" Archard yells back.
They start arguing with him, trying to convince him, threaten him, guilt-trip him into changing his mind.
I stay silent, watching them with fear and sadness in my eyes.
They don't care about him.They don't care about his happiness. They don't care about his choice. They only care about themselves. Their power. Their reputation. Their pride. They don't see him as their son. They see him as their pawn. Their tool. Their weapon. They don't love him. They hate him. They hate me more. They want to tear us apart.
But they can't. Because we're stronger together. Because we're meant to be together. Because we're mated for life.
Archard turns to me and gives me a reassuring look.
He wraps his arm around my waist and pulls me closer to him.
He kisses my forehead and whispers in my ear:
"Don't worry, love. Everything will be fine. I'm here with you."
And I believe him.
After a long and heated argument, Archard's parents finally realize that they can't change his mind. He's determined to stay with me, no matter what they say or do. They see the love and loyalty in his eyes, the bond and connection between us. They know that he won't give up on me, that he won't betray me, that he won't leave me.
But they're not ready to accept me either. They're still convinced that I'm not good enough for him, that I'm not worthy of him, that I'm not fit for him. They still think that Valentina is the perfect match for him, the ideal partner for him, the best choice for him.
So they decide to give him a second chance, but with a condition.
"Fine." Mr. Smith says reluctantly. "We'll give you a second chance. But only if you agree to our terms."
"What terms?" Archard asks warily.
"You and your...mate...will stay at the mansion for a month." Mrs. Smith says coldly. "You'll live here as a married couple, under our supervision and guidance. You'll follow our rules and expectations. You'll attend our events and meetings. You'll behave as our son and daughter-in-law should."
"Why?" Archard asks suspiciously.
"Because we want to see if you're serious about this." Mr. Smith says sternly. "We want to see if you're compatible with each other. We want to see if you're capable of handling the responsibilities and challenges of being an alpha pair. We want to see if you're better than Valentina."
"And what if we are?" Archard asks defiantly.
"Then we'll respect your decision and let you be." Mrs. Smith says reluctantly. "We'll stop interfering in your relationship and your life. We'll stop pressuring you to marry Valentina. We'll stop hating your mate."
"And what if we're not?" Archard asks cautiously.
"Then you'll have to end this madness and marry Valentina." Mr. Smith says firmly. "You'll have to break your bond with your mate and forget about her. You'll have to do what's best for you and for us."
"That's not fair." Archard says angrily.
"That's the deal." Mrs. Smith says sharply.
"Take it or leave it." Mr. Smith says bluntly.
Archard looks at me with a conflicted expression. He doesn't want to agree to their terms. He doesn't want to stay at their mansion. He doesn't want to live under their rules. He doesn't want to prove anything to them. He doesn't want to risk losing me But he also doesn't want to reject their offer. He doesn't want to lose his parents.
He doesn't want to cut ties with his pack.
He doesn't want to give up on his family.
He doesn't want to hurt them more. He's torn between two sides.Two worlds.
Two loves. He squeezes my hand and looks into my eyes.
He searches for an answer, a sign, a clue. He waits for my opinion, my advice, my consent. I look back at him with a determined expression.
I don't like their terms either. I don't like their mansion either. I don't like their rules either. I don't like their tests either.
I don't like their threats either. But I also don't mind their offer either.
I don't mind staying with him either. I don't mind living with him either. I don't mind following him either. I don't mind showing them either.
I don't mind fighting for him either. Because I trust him completely. Because I support him fully. Because I follow him willingly. Because I love him unconditionally. Because I'm his mate forever. I nod at him and smile slightly. I tell him without words:
"Don't worry, love. Everything will be fine. I'm here with you."
And he believes me. I was scared from there condition because I'm not his mate than how we will prove it that we are actually a real mate? how gonna I act like I'm his real mate when my bone is with azalaic? ohhh asiling you are stuck in a worse condition. You can't look back now! I gaze over archard. He was happy with his family decision but I was nervous about the future? what if I will do anything wrong than it will lead him to marry Valentina and our contract will break.
Ohhh asiling think positive you are a good actor! you can easily fool them. I have to fool his family who is more powerful than me? I have to fool them who is ultimate Alpha King? I have to fool his family who have abandoned power's.
I have to fool his alpha king family.
This is my worst night mare! I can say there is nothing which I can do? there is nothing which I can do.
I stare at the contract in my hand, feeling a surge of anxiety and disbelief. How did I end up in this situation? I agreed to act like his mate in front of his family, for a hefty sum of money. He said he needed a fake mate to get his parents off his back, and I was desperate for cash. It seemed like a simple deal, but now I realize how complicated it is. He is a werewolf Alpha, and I am a omega. He is handsome, rich and powerful, and I am plain, poor and ordinary. He is confident, charming and charismatic, and I am nervous, awkward and shy. How am I supposed to convince his family that we are in love? How am I supposed to act like his mate when I barely know him? How am I supposed to ignore the attraction that sparks between us every time he looks at me with those intense eyes? I feel like I'm in over my head, and I don't know what to do. I take a deep breath and try to calm myself. I remind myself that this is just a business arrangement, nothing more. I tell myself that I can do this, for the sake of the money and my future. I tell myself that it's only for a few days, and then it will be over. I tell myself that it's not real, that he doesn't care about me, that he will never be mine. But as I look at the contract again, I can't help but wonder: what if it is? What if he does? What if he could be?
After a long argument between his father and Archard, they finally hugged each other. His family really loves him, and he loves them back. They are a close-knit pack, and I feel like an outsider. I wonder if they will ever accept me, or if they will always see me as a fake. I wonder if Archard will ever love me, or if he will always see me as a tool. I wonder if I will ever belong, or if I will always be alone. I smile weakly and clap along with the others, pretending to be happy for them. But inside, I feel a pang of sadness and longing. I wish I had a family like his. I wish I had a mate like him. I wish I had a life like theirs.
We all went inside the mension, I can see myself as a unfit in there family.
We sit inside the drawing room, I thought I need to talk with archard.
I said:
" Sorry to disturb you guys. I want to go washroom. Archard will you help me?"
" Yes sure I'm coming! please excuse us for a minute."
He quickly led me upstairs. I hit over his shoulder.
I slam the door behind me and glare at Archard, who is sitting on the bed with a calm expression. "What the hell, Archard?" I yell. "You can't just agree to your parents' decision without consulting me! It was not mentioned in the contract that I have to become your mate in real life!"
He sighs and stands up, walking towards me. "Calm down, love. It's not a big deal. They just want us to stay with them for a while, until they find a suitable place for us. They are happy that we are together, and they want to get to know you better. It's a sign of respect and affection."
I back away from him, feeling angry and betrayed. "Respect and affection? Is that what you call lying to them about our relationship? Is that what you call using me as a pawn in your family drama? Is that what you call making me live in this mansion, where I feel like a prisoner?"
He reaches out to touch my face, but I slap his hand away. "Don't touch me!" I snap. "You have no right to touch me, or to call me love, or to act like we are a real couple. We are not! We are just pretending, remember? That's what the contract says. We are only supposed to act like mates in front of your family, not behind closed doors. We are not supposed to share a room, or a bed, or anything else. We are not supposed to have feelings for each other, or to get involved in each other's lives. We are not supposed to stay here any longer than necessary. We are supposed to keep it professional, and simple, and fake!"
He looks at me with a hurt and confused expression. "Is that what you want?" he asks softly. "Do you want to keep it fake? Do you want to leave me?"
I feel a surge of emotion in my chest, but I push it down. I can't let him see how much he affects me. I can't let him know how much I care for him. I can't let myself fall for him. He is not mine, and I am not his. He is a werewolf, and I am a human. He is rich and powerful, and I am poor and ordinary. He has a family and a pack, and I have nothing and no one. He is out of my league, and I am out of my depth. We are not meant to be together.
I nod firmly and say, "Yes. That's what I want."
I stared at the Archard family portrait in the library. They looked so happy, so perfect, so untouchable. They had everything I ever wanted and more. They had a loving father, a beautiful mother, a charming son, and a sweet daughter. They had a huge house, a fancy car, a loyal staff, and a respected name. They had no worries, no troubles, no enemies. They had no idea what it was like to struggle, to suffer, to hate. They had no idea what they did to me and my family. They had no idea what I was planning to do to them. I smiled wickedly as I took out a lighter from my pocket. I flicked it on and held it close to the portrait. I watched as the flames slowly consumed the canvas, the wood, the paint. I watched as their faces twisted in agony, their eyes widened in horror, their mouths opened in screams. I watched as they burned, just like they burned my family. I watched as they turned to ashes, just like they turned my life to ashes. I watched as they disappeared, just like they made me disappear. I watched and I laughed. I laughed and I hated.