Chapter 4.
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July sighed and shook her head, seeming to be pitying me. She stood up. If you need to add my item, I am available. Alpha Tyler will stop by in the evening.
I apologise, but you are unable to. He is overly preoccupied. He is unable to arrive before tonight, perhaps tomorrow."
I was unable to think about the scenario for hours after July went, so I paced my room. My thoughts were a complete mess.
I needed to talk to Tyler about what was worrying me. However, there was one thing that kept nagging at the back of my mind. Tyler did not brand me, even though he claimed me. Why did that occur?
I was mentally exhausted by the afternoon. I made the decision to take a quick stroll, but as soon as I got outside, I noticed that some soldiers were concealed in the forest. When they emerged, they halted me. "You have no right to go from the lodge!" glared one of them at me. He grabbed my wrist and hauled me back to the cabin, causing me to gasp.
"What on earth is going on?" I screamed at him. He grabbed my arm, pushed me inside the home, and shut the door.
July groaned, "I told you not to leave, Chanbee."
Fury erupted in my chest as I spun around and faced her. "Why? Now I have to speak with Tyler! Give him a call right now!" I screamed, attempting to control my anxiety.
Silently, July clinched her jaw. Her lack of response irritated me. I went to my room and fell upon the bed. I had no idea when sleep had taken over, but when I woke up the next morning, I felt rested. I went downstairs to the kitchen since I was hungry. I grabbed
Taking a quick peek at the newspapers spread out on the island table, I headed to the refrigerator to retrieve an apple. I noticed a photograph on the newspaper's main page as soon as I took my first mouthful.
The picture in the newspaper made me gasp for breath.
Tyler stood next a stunning blonde with green eyes, his arm encircling her waist. She was dressed to the knees in an olive silk gown, and he was in a tux. He had a triumphant smile mixed with a sneer on his face, but she was grinning and gazing at him with unadulterated love.
The caption underneath said, "Today in the afternoon, Wednesday Blackburn, a well-known model, became engaged to Tyler Miller, a wealthy businessman. They want to tie the knot within the next fifteen days, according to the sources. Having known one another since they were young children, Wednesday and Tyler wish to consummate their love through marriage.
My brain went numb.
"Wednesday's agency is very thrilled to announce the engagement," the text went on. They claim that after Wednesday finishes all of her responsibilities, she will retire and concentrate on her marriage.
My heart broke into a thousand pieces in silence. It was as though someone had stabbed me in the heart and then twisted it. My eyes filled with tears, and I thought I might pass out. I cried out. July shouted my name and ran to me.
I held my chest tight as July assisted me in climbing to the bedroom.
My partner deceived me. He was unfaithful to me.
July made me lie down on the bed and pulled the comforter over my head.
She mumbled quietly about how unfortunate I was while sitting on the side of the bed and stroking my hair. After she went, I stayed in my bed in a foetal posture, unable to think clearly or draw any conclusions from the event. Last night, I had s*x with Tyler. We were friends.
How on earth could he become engaged to someone else?
When the chamber door suddenly blasted open and he marched inside, it was already too dark. "Red!" I was disorganised. I was feverish, my limbs were immobile, and my eyes were swollen. I had no feeling. However, his touch made me shiver. I felt comforted by his touch. I found myself pitifully cuddling in his chest and gripping his shirt as though it were the last straw because I was so desperate to feel him.
My throat was sore, but I had a tonne of questions racing through my thoughts. I eventually managed to ask, "Will you marry me?" in a raspy voice.
He sneered. Chanbee, I am unable to wed you. He grabbed my face and gripped my chin, saying, "My family and my pack will not accept you, but—." "But you will be residing in this lodge indefinitely. And that is a directive."
As your mistress, may I inquire?
"You are free to think whatever you choose."
You will not brand me, though. Will you label Wednesday?
He said, "You have to mark her," as if it were obvious. "She is my fiancée's offspring and the Alpha of the Red Claw pack,"
"I am a rogue, so how can you accept me?"
Chanbee, please do not make it hard for me. During your stay at this resort, you will receive all of the benefits. I shall lavish you with all the luxuries."
"What happens if I say no?"
"Why would you?" with a snarl. "From what I recall, you were an outlaw with no family. I have come to your aid and will provide you everything you were lacking during your otherwise miserable existence. In addition, having other women in addition to their Luna is typical for Alphas "He shrugged.
That was a kick to my dignity. While I am watching the kids, my partner will be having s*x with another woman.
A part of me broke. It seemed like he was using me.
Suddenly there came a high-pitched voice. "Tyler"
Tyler gave a sharp jerk. "Aw sh t! Mom is present! How was this location known to her?" "Stay here!" he said as he stormed out.
His mother yelled, "Where is she?" at him.
"Mother, stop it!" Tyler gave a growl.
"Dismiss her!" she snarled. "Right now!"
His mother's eyes sneered at me as I emerged, beaming with
detest. "Leave him life, or I will murder you!"
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