Chapter 6
Alana’s POV
I gazed at my phone, the constant appearance and disappearance of the three dots indicating Daniel’s pleas for us to meet. I took a deep breath, struggling to push past the palestul memosies of the man who had caused so much heartache what should have been one of the happiest days of my life.
With an exasperated huff, I tossed my phone onto the bed, watching it come dangerously close to bouncing off the edge. I made my way to the closet and allowed my wedding dress to cascade gracefully to the foot, the expensive silk and delicate lace pooling around my ankles. As I stood before the mirror, all dolled up for my husband on our wedding night, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of melancholy. Now, it seemed, no one but me would have the chance to appreciate the beauty of this lingerie made of the best lace
I hunted to the showers, seeking solace under the heavy, cascading stream of water. I felt soothing as it washed over me, each droplet carrying away the ti
turmoil that had consumed ne Closing my ees. I let my hands wander down my body, tracing the curves and contours, almost able to imagine Alec’s touch tough yet possessive. I recalled the sensation of his fingertips brushing over my back when he’d unzipped my wedding dress. My mind played the memory of our kiss repeatedly, the lingering taste of mint on my lips, and I found myself lost in the fantasy of his strong arms pulling me closer to his firm body
A soft sound escaped my lips, a sound that brought me back to reality with a jolt. I withdrew my hands abruptly, shocked by the vivid imagination that had taken hold of me. It was absurd to picture Ale in such an intimate and compromising scPILATION
I quickly finished my shower, opting for comfort over the fancy actice I had been wearing. Shipping into cotton shorts and a t–shirt, I couldn’t help that would be spending my first night in this unfamiliar house with Aler, essentially a stranger now. The absence of familiar faces around me sent a shiver down my spine as i
Ip but feel a sense of vulnerability. It hit me contemplated the unknown
Descending the stairs, anxiety gnawed at me, and I couldn’t help but conjure dark sconti about Ale’s intentions. What if he had sinister plans for me? Had my father truly vetted him thoroughly before sechestrating this marriage? 1 knew my father had connections and wouldn’t jeopardize my safety, but doubt still crept in
Then, amidst my swiling thoughts, I heard the clatter of metal, and my heart leaped to my throat. Fear gripped me as 1 envisioned the worst–Alec could be preparing to dismember me. But sotely, my father wouldn’t make me marry Alec without first doing a background check…worldhe?
As I approached the source of the noise, I found Alec in the kitchen, dressed camally in grey sweatpants. My initial fears nomentarily took a backseat as involuntarily admited the transformation he had undergone, Gone was the scrawny Alec I had known years ago, seplaced by a muscular and well–defined physique. His chest appeared solid, his abs subtly defined, and his arm–impressive.
My gaze must have lingered longer than intended, as I realized I was gawking at him. An annoying sick played on Alec’s lips as he unabashedly indulged in cale. His newfound confidence perplexed me. Where did this self–assures como rom
“You have incredible taste,” he said. I raised an eyebrow at his unexpected appreciation. Even the choice of cake had been mine, as Daniel had been too preocupled with his t Looking back, the sigm had been there, but I had chosen to ignore them.
1 brought some extra for you too, it’s that box” Ale pointed to the white box behind me.
I grabbed a fock and went over to teve L
“Is there any chance you grabbed some food from the wedding too?” I wondered aloud as I unboxed the cake he had procured for us. Amid the whirlwind of emotions and events of the day, it was mice to Emally unvor the creamy dessert.
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While enjoying the cake, I decided to check my phone, purposefully ignoring all the wedding–related notifications, including messages from Daniel. My frown deepened as I s yet another news article regarding the ascension of the management consultancy.
What the hell? They bought the whole block near the cinemas,“Invad aloud, expressing my surprise at their latest acquisition. The area had been on the decline, but now there were rumors of the cinema reopening, which would undoubtedly bring more foot traffic and potentially revive nearby businesses
“Whoever the CEO is, they’re one of the smartest individuals alive,” said Alec stood behind me, peering over my shoulder, as I continued to browse the article.
“What’s so impressive about them?” he inquired while licking his spoon clean.
“Have you seen how many businesses they’ve turned around into success stories? It’s truly remarkable, I admitted, recalling the countless discussions during dinner with my parents about this enigmatic Ligue. My father seemed to admire them and was undoubtedly eager to uncover their identity.
e was from none
Just as the conversation turned to this mysterious CEO, my phone chimed with a new notification. The message was
bobe? Have you thought about it
none other than Daniel, and it began with a plea, Will you
Abic was still hovering behind me, his warm breath ticking my shoulder 1 cursed silently. This situation was becoming increasingly complicated. We might not have a true marriage but loyalty would obviously be important in this union. Right now, this wasn’t looking good for me and the trickling feeling of his hot angry huffing air on my shoulders wasn’t flipping the
