~CHAPTER ONE
~Sienna~
"Marie"
I call out down the empty hall, my heart racing in fear as I checked the bathroom stalls hoping to find the Alpha's daughters and my best friend.
"I wonder what she must have gotten herself into this time" I said to myself as I approached her large Oak door.
"Marie, it's time for us to leave for the church" I announced as I lightly tapped the door.
The door creaked open and from the small gap, I could see Marie seated comfortably in front of the vanity.
Her hair was wrapped in a towel and her bathrobe was loosely tied around her waist.
I step further into the room and I am greeter with the familiar smell of eucalyptus and sage. My wolf perks up, my eyes grew wide and it seemed like a switch had been turned on in my heart.
Upon sighting me, Marie gagged and placed her hand over her mouth to stop her from vomiting. She rushes to the bathroom and the sound of her vomiting fills the room.
I struggle with my wolf to prevent myself from finding the smell.
"My mate is here" I whispered to myself.
How could that be possible when it was only Marie in the room.
"I'm fine, I'm fine. Let's go get me married, yay." Marie said in a shaky voice as she stepped out of the restroom.
"Let's go" she grabs my arm with her sweaty hands.
"Marie, you are not alright" I said as I searched her face, hoping to find the reason for the strange behaviour.
"I'm fine, let's go" she said as she half drags me towards the door.
"At least, let me get your dress from the closet" I said as I pulled my hand away from hers.
Panic filled her eyes as she struggled to find a reason for me to leave immediately.
I ignore her state of dilemma and walk to the closet.
The smell grew stronger and I felt my heart beat quicken as I struggled to maintain my composure.
"Be quick" Marie yelled from the other end of the room.
"I'm trying" I huffed as I rummaged through the dresses that were littered around.
"Who the hell tosses their wedding dress in the closet?" I sigh as I rub my palm across my face.
The smell grew stronger and I had to rest my head on Marie's clothes pile to prevent me from losing my composure.
"Sienna " a familiar voice called from behind me.
I raise my head and the smell intensifies. I turn around to find a man with a towel wrapped around his waist. Water slowly dripped down his chiseled chest and legs.
"Sienna" his voice is soft and calm as he walks towards me.
"No" I whimper, tears welling up in my eyes as I clutch my chest, trying to breathe.
"No" I cried, my mascara stinging my eyes as the tears flowed down freely.
"Sienna please, I can explain" he said as he inched closer to me.
"We've been f*****g for months" Marie blurted as she stepped into the large closet.
The air became stiff and it took every fibre of my being to prevent me from fainting.
"Jamae" I said, my voice croaking as I tried to find my words.
"Sienna, I'm sorry, I love you and I want to be with my mate" he said softly as he tried to embrace me.
"Mate?" Marie scoffed "we've been f*****g for over six months, your mate doesn't matter any more" she rolled her eyes.
I felt sick to my stomach as the thought and realization of how I had been played by the only man I had ever loved.
"Everything was a lie, you are a liar" I stammered as I tried to figure out my next move.
"I never lied to you Sienna, everything I feel for you is true and genuine," he stuttered.
"And yet you were deep in my p***y every night" Marie scoffed.
I gasped.
"Marie, stop!" Jamae begged but Marie was unwavering.
She was in love with him. She had always been, how could I have been so blind not to notice it.
"All these doesn't matter Sienna. It was just s*x" Jamae explained.
Marie's eyes grew wide and a mischievous grin appeared on her face.
"Just s*x, really?" She let out a gut wrenching laugh.
"Just s*x. I love you Sienna and I'm glad you are my mate" he said as he wrapped his arm around me.
His thick manly smell enveloping me and calming my nerves.
"I am pregnant" Marie announced.
"You can't be. You're supposed to get married to Alpha Daemon" I said.
"I'm not marrying him. I don't love him and I do not crave him the way I do you" she said, staring staring at Jamae with love in her eyes.
"I'm sorry Marie. We never agreed to be anything more than f**k buddies" he said apologetically.
"Fine, I'll abort it then" Marie announced.
Jamae's grip on my waits loosened and it became quite obvious that I was about to lose him forever.
"I'll kill this baby and you'll forever live with the guilt" she smirked.
"Jay-" I said softly as he finally let go of me.
"I'm sorry Sienna" he said softly.
I stepped away from him, my eyes heavy with tears..
"Tell my father I will not be marrying Daemon" Marrie said nonchalantly.
"You can't do that. Daemon is the alpha of death. You will ruin your father" I said.
She scoffed..
"Do as your told and leave the affairs of state to the rich people".
I nodded as I gathered myself together. I knew the moment I walked out the door, my life would change forever. I would lose everything.
"Sienna-" Jamae called, his voice sounding like venom..
"Don't " I warned him as I walked away, leaving them in the closet.
I tiptoed to the large office where Alpha Fred was seated, discussing with his friends.
I cleared my throat and they all turned to me, their eyes, angry and impatient.
"What is it Sienna? Alpha Fred huffed.
"Marie said she doesn't want to get married" I said firmly.
He eyes grew wide in terror but he remained unwavering as he grabbed his coat and headed towards me.
"Stall Daemon while I deal with Marie" he ordered as he brushed past me.
Interesting. They could as well just kill me at this point..
I was the most boring person ever, how was I going to stall a man known for his impatience and ruthlessness.
I had no choice. It was either this or face a beating and I had gotten enough beatings this week.
I said a silent prayer as I pushed the ballroom doors open. My eyes met with the most fascinating set of brown eyes I had ever seen, charming, otherworldly and mischievous.