Chapter 5

MILDRED'S P.O.V

“I'm talking to you!!” She yelled and she gripped my hand.

“Let me go..” I slowly muttered. I was on eggshells here, I had no idea about her name or identity, and Enid, who was supposed to protect me, just let me go with her. When he knew I didn't know her.

“I see you're growing wings.” She scoffed as she slowly let go of my hand.

“Know that I'm watching you Ximena, divorce Enid immediately or stick to our plan and get out of here. You have just 72 hours to do so, or I'm going to tell Enid your little, dirty secret..” she threatened as she slowly let go of my hand.

“Now have a nice day..” she uttered with pure sarcasm and she walked away.

She hated me, no Ximena, I could see it in her eyes and she wanted to get rid of her.

They also shared a secret, a secret which she used in threatening Ximena, who I think was hiding something very huge and only she knew of it, not even Enid.

Now I was caught in the middle of it all.

I sucked in a deep breath and I slowly walked to Enid, who just finished talking to a guest.

“What did Marcella say to you?” He asked and I immediately guessed Marcella was the rude lady.

“Nothing..” I replied, as I slowly rubbed my sore arm as she had held me so tight.

I possessed no wolf and I healed so slowly, sometimes I healed like a normal human.

“I'll send a file to you tomorrow. It contains everything you need to know about me and the people around me..” he informed me as I slowly shook my head while I contemplated if I should tell him about Marcella and what she said. The threat also.

“How much do I look like Ximena?” I found myself asking.

I was curious, my own parents didn't recognize me as their daughter and Molly barely recognized me, regardless of the fact that she stood so close to me.

“Very much. The only difference between you two is your features..” he replied as our eyes met.

“And your…” his voice trailed off as he held himself back from saying something.

“My?” I raised a brow at him.

“Nothing..” he looked away from me and took a sip from the wine he was drinking.

…..

I sat on the bed in my room waiting for Enid.

The maid had already prepared me for him, for our first night.

I was sure nothing was going to happen as he didn't even kiss me.

The minutes ticked by, each one seeming to last an eternity. I was filled with anxiety, unsure of what would happen next. I had no idea what to expect from my new husband, or what he would expect from me. I just wanted to be anywhere but here, with him.

I was still lost in my thoughts when the door opened and Enid walked in.

“Good day, Your Highness..” I quickly stood up to greet him, not forgetting my manners.

He still had not changed clothes.

“I told you to drop all formalities or does your hearing not work well?” He asked, raising his voice at me.

“I'm sorry..” I muttered softly.

“Keep your apology to yourself!” he snapped at me, running his hands through his hair as he walked over to sit in a chair while I remained standing.

He brought out a cigarette, which he lit and began to smoke.

“Don't expect anything from this bullshit called marriage..” he deadpanned and I only shook my head slowly.

“No one must know that you're not Ximena. Got it?”

“Yes, I do..” I replied in a low tone.

I feared Enid a lot, his charisma was exceptional. He was a domineering man and a scary Alpha.

I got myself in this mess, it was best I dealt with it.

“You're not Mildred. Make sure to stay away from your family. Don't get close to any of them to avoid suspicions..” he pointed out, laying out rules for me.

I even had no plans of going near those people I called family.

“What if Ximena shows up?” I asked curiously. That would be a problem, right?

“That's my problem to deal with, not yours. Just do what you are asked!” He fired at me, obviously trying to tell me not to overstep my boundaries.

“The elders and people are going to expect so much from us. So whenever we're around them. Act like things are cool between us and please stay away from those cunning old men..” he warned.

He didn't hide his dislike for the elders. He just really wanted to get rid of them. If he could go as far as getting married to a woman he didn't like.

I felt a chill run down my spine at his words. I had known that there was something not quite right about this marriage, but I hadn't realized how deep the tension between Enid and the elders went. What was the history there? What had happened to cause such a rift? And why had he married me, if he didn't like me?

"I will do as you ask," I responded, trying to keep my voice steady.

“Good..”

“Don't expect anything from me. No love, no affection. Nothing. You still disgust me. Who would have believed the moon goddess would bestow a person like you as my mate? I've always had expectations really..” he clicked his tongue as he shook his head.

“I won't..” I replied obediently.

“That's better, as long as you make No mistakes. We won't have a problem with each other..” he blew out smoke from his mouth and stood up.

“I guess we're done here..” he announced.

“Have a nice and blissful wedding night..” he scoffed sarcastically, walking out of the room as he slammed the door after him, loudly, as if pouring his anger on the poor door.