Chapter 3

~Freya~

As the cheers and applause became faint I couldn’t help but turn one last time to get a final look of my home. The place where I spent most of my life, now I leave to start a new life with a stranger. From a distance I saw my father, he stood their with an expressionless face.

Of course he did, he’s never loved me so his best bid is to sell me off to the devil’s son.

“Lets go,” his cold voice interrupted my thoughts as the carriage arrived.

He swiftly made his way into the carriage as I walked behind him slowly. Getting into the carriage, I sat silently as we rode. The atmosphere was eerie as chills went down my spine. My mind flooded with what awaited me in my new home.

Looking outside the carriage, I took in a mouthful of the night's cold air as I closed my eyes. Biting my lips softly, fear gripped me as I realized what tonight was. Wedding night!

My eyes squinted open swiftly at the thought of a wedding night. I didn’t want anything to do with him. Was he really going to sleep with me? Of course he would, he’s the man-whore! I swallowed hard as images of tonight's awaited incidence flashed through my mind. My fingers intertwined nervously as I starred into blank space.

“Listen,” he began as he cleared his throat. His deep voice cut through the eerie silence making my feet quiver.

“You are to stay away from me during the time span of our marriage, we both know this isn’t for love and against our will, so we will live according to each other’s terms, there is nothing like intimacy or a wedding night between us, you will stay in a separate room,” he stated coldly. His gaze fixed outside the window.

“I understand,” I responded softly.

A warm feeling bubbled within me knowing there’s nothing like intimacy nor a wedding night. Almost like he could see through my soul. Nonetheless, I couldn’t care much.

After what seemed like hours of being on the road, we finally arrived at a luxurious mansion. The house was decorated as per tradition of welcoming the new couple. My eyes widened as I looked at the surrounding area. It was nothing like my home.

The entrance was adorned with a beautiful flowered fountain as roses made the paths. Stepping out of the carriage, the scenery before me was beautiful. The moon light loomed over the path as the roses basked in it’s serenity. The atmosphere was surreal like that of a fairytale.

“This way,” he commanded gesturing towards the steps ahead.

He had a dark unshakeable aura which surrounded him. His gaze always fierce and voice always cold. Rumors about his strict and cold behavior was definitely affirmed, but his looks were not. He’s a masterpiece from heaven itself, unfortunately he’s the devil’s son, I didn’t want anything to do with him.

The huge door in front of us swung open. A line of male maids on the left and females on the right greeted us softly in one chorus, “Welcome home Alpha and Luna.”

A young maiden with dirty blonde hair approached us swiftly accompanied by a young gentleman.

“This is jade, she will be your personal servant from now,” he stated without giving me a glance.

“Greetings Luna,” she said kowtowing slightly.

“And this is Gabriel the butler, I’ll be communicating to you through him,” he stated as he gestured towards Gabriel.

Before I could ask the flooded questions in my mind, he turned his back, departing coldly. Watching his departing figure, I couldn’t help but feel a bittersweet emotion.

“Luna, I’ll show you to your room,” Jade said softly as she gestured towards the opposite direction.

Holding my dress up slightly, I walked behind Jade as we made our way through the halls. As we walked pass, servants bowed their heads slightly showing respect. I smiled nodding my head as I followed Jade. We ascended some stairs before finally arriving at a door.

“This is your room Luna,” she stated pointing at the door on my left, “And this is Alpha Lucien’s room,” she said gesturing at the door on my right.

Married yet sleeping opposite each other. Why should it bother me? This is what I wanted anyways.

“If you need anything, just ring the bell, I’ll attend immediately,” Jade said as she turned to leave.

“I do need something,” I said stopping her in her tracks.

“Yes Luna, what can I help you with?” She asked.

“Can I get a cake?” I asked softly.

“A cake?” she asked with widened eyes.

“Yes, it’s my birthday today,” I responded forcing a smile.

My birthday, the day I was kicked out by my father and married to the devil's son. I couldn’t help but wonder why he hated me so much. I was his own flesh and blood, yet he treated me like an outsider, is it because I’m a girl? Who said girls can’t bring fame to their family as well. It's funny I almost forgot my own birthday. What a bittersweet experience for me.

“Happy birthday Luna. I’ll get it and be back soon,” she said excitedly as she departed.

Overwhelmed, I made my way into my room. Closing the door behind me, I fell to the floor as I tears flowed from my eyes in droplets. Sniffling I quickly got up cleaning my eyes as I walked towards the window. Looking at the beautiful view outside, I took in a mouthful of air as I exhaled sharply.

This is my new home now. I struggled to accept the fact that I was married. It all seemed so unreal. My mind settled my unease when I remembered my pack would be safe from attacks henceforth.

Nobody would dare to wage war with he devil son's in-laws. Memories of the turmoil my father put me through flashed through my head. He gets my sister married to a happy home and I'm the one to take this punishment for the clan.

Knock!

A knock on the door interrupted my thoughts.

“Come in,” I responded softly.

The door creaked open as Jade made her way in with a cake and candle in hand. I thanked her, dismissing her almost immediately as I wanted to be alone.

“Happy birthday Freya Wolfson,” I muttered to myself.

Taking in deep breaths, I blew out the candle. A new birth, a new life, I thought to myself.