Dangerous Desires Novel

Chapter 3

03 Rules of Engagement

 

Tia

 

“Tia!” my mother called me. Since the day they told me of the arrangement, I had remained indoors. I did not want anyone to see me. By now, the entire pack and country would have known that I was to be joined with Luke Moon, the asshole. I had also been receiving a lot of threat messages from an anonymous number. I figured it was the bitch that drove into the driveway. I honestly did not care. Nothing she said got to me. I was more worried about what my life would be with Luke. Nothing she said bothered me. I wanted her to keep her promise to me. I would be at peace that way. I guess it was easier for her to lash out at me than at Luke or Alpha Aesop.

 

I got up from bed, still wearing my pyjamas and headed downstairs; It was afternoon, but I did not care. I had cried so much that I had no more tears left to cry. I was numb in a way, and I embraced the numbness. It was much better than pain. Caleb and I spoke every night, and he said a lot of encouraging things to me that weren’t helping. I wished he would just stop calling. I wanted him for so long, and now I will never have him. Calling me wasn’t helping, but he did not know that. He was being a supportive best friend, and I could not fault him for it.

 

I sluggishly went down the stairs, and to my surprise, Alpha Moon and Luke were in our home. I disappointed my parents with how I looked and I hoped the Alpha would feel the same way and call it off. My eyes were swollen, quite alright. 

 

“Good afternoon, Alpha, Mr Moon,” I said, greeting father and son. Alpha Aesop was sitting on the couch, and his son sat next to him. The man did not look as old as everyone tried to make him seem. He was in his early fifties but looked like he was forty. He had dark hair and brown eyes, His beards were well kept. He was easily the most handsome man of his generation. I could see why women were still crushing on him. His sons had inherited their good looks from him. Luke on the other hand looked like a sex god. He had dark hair, clean beards and frosty blue eyes. His eyes could trap a soul. He had a hard gaze, and his jawlines were pronounced. The shirt he wore hugged his body tightly and his tattoos and muscles looked sexy. He wasn’t a giant, and neither was he small. He was perfect. The right amount of bulkiness. His skin was perfectly sun-tanned, and he looked hard. He looked like they carved him from stone.

 

I swallowed hard when I saw him. I had not seen him in a while. I was impressed by what I saw. But looks could not buy love, and even though he was hot and looked like a god, I wasn’t interested in the union, but my opinion did not matter in this.

 

“Tia,” Alpha Moon said, and I responded as a gamma should. I stood upright and saluted Alpha Moon.

 

“Congratulation on your future position as Gamma, Tia. Woodclaw and Caleb are blessed to have you in the ranks.” he commended, and I thanked him.

 

“Luke, I will give you time to know your mate. Why don’t you take a walk together while the Lockwoods and I discuss the event.” He ordered, and Luke stood up and walked outside. He did not say a word to me. I did not want to follow him since he did not ask me to come along, but I dared not disobey the alpha, so I followed Luke. The guy sat on the patio staring at the houses on the street. I did not want to sit next to him, so I remained standing.

 

ridicule me like this, but I will never love you, and you will never be my true mate. I just believe you should know my stance, so you do not get your hopes up after the wedding,”

 

down, but your father left me and my family no choice but to accept. It was either I say yes or rogue status. I do not expect love or affection from you, and neither would I give it.” I said to him with a voice that carried no emotion. He looked at me and then stood

 

You and your parents are just like all the middle-class folks in this country. Always ready

 

so you chose to settle for me. It is all about the moon money and the power that comes with being a Moon. Trust me, all that glitters isn’t gold,” He said, and I did not know how to respond to his words. I did not know my parents sold

 

did bother him. Placing his brother above him bothered him. I wouldn’t have rubbed

 

equals. You better watch your mouth Lockwood, or it will be ugly. I agreed to come here only to lay down some rules,” he said and sat back down on the

 

for things that mates are entitled to. I have someone I love very much,” He said, and I chuckled, remembering the

 

you have nothing to worry about. I do not care what you two do together.” I told him, and he was silent a bit. I knew my responses annoyed him, but I was only

 

a couple in the public eye for the benefit of my

 

bully me, you have nothing to worry about. If what you say about buying me is true, then I will treat this as a contract. Once your brother becomes Alpha, You should be willing to release me,” I

 

Tia. I will have to claim you eventually for my fatherbe and stepmother’s benefits. We will be bound forever,” he said, and I felt a sharp pain in my chest. Instead of touching my chest,

 

How will she manage?”

 

the position. We will find a way to love each other, and she will bear

 

for yourself then. What about me?” I asked him, wondering

 

his anger cooled so quickly. Maybe he thought I would object to his

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255