Chenguang
We've arrived and all I could imagine is how I'm going to cope in this land. Just me. Although the Queen did me the favour of letting my maid follow me but yet it's not like being among your own people. We were welcomed into the pack grandly but I know not everyone is happy that I'm becoming part of their own. Their eyes might be smiling but their minds will definitely be bitter.
Now we are here, the party is set but I couldn't see their almighty mysterious Alpha. He's nowhere to be found. The Beta and the Alpha's mother already came to welcome us. Now the ceremony has started I can't find the Alpha's mother nor the Beta talk more of the Alpha.
I could see that the Queen was restless. Jie and Lui came along. Jie wouldn't stop whining about how I'm privileged to be getting married to the mighty powerful Alpha. I was silent all through thinking about how my life would be.
The Alpha's mother came out finally. She wore a big smile but I noticed that hidden in the smile was sadness. This gave me little hope. If the Alpha refuses to come out for the wedding, then I'll be free to go back home. Maybe they would then think of another way for their truce.
"The Alpha would be out in a minute. He's settling some things inside. We can continue with the ceremony" she announced to us.
I could hear sighs of relief coming from every corner. Even the people of this pack were scared that their Alpha won't show up. What an uptight man he is. I was sad with that piece of information but what could I have done? I'm already a sacrifice for the truce.
People from our village were already mixing up with the wolves. I was wondering if these people were waiting for the truce before now because it was as if they'd been friends for a long time. I'm the only one who didn't have anywhere to go. I just started there waiting for the beginning of my new and sad life. Even the Queen and father were talking with some werewolves.
Well it got to a point everyone was getting so worked up. This Alpha hasn't shown up. It's over two hours or even more. The Alpha's mother was already looking agitated. Our Queen wasn't exempted.
Jie on the other hand was happy that he was not showing up.
"It's as if the heavens are on my side" she whispered to my ears.
I had wished to tell her that she is free to come take this adorning and put on herself. I don't have a problem with her replacing me.
"We can't keep waiting because it seems like your Alpha isn't ready to sign this truce" the Queen's angry voice came loud in the big hall.
"Mother, you can't give up, I'm sure he's so busy that's why" Jie ran forward to meet her.
The Queen glared at her and she moved to one side. I almost laughed at that scene. Jie didn't do that for the sake of peace. She only did it just to make them wait for her to see the man she had always wanted for a long time.
"Please don't be angry. He'll soon be out" the Alpha's mother pleaded.
I could see how agitated their councils are. They seem not to be sure if their Alpha will show up or not.
"No, it's been almost three hours and he's not showing up. I think you are not ready for this truce" she said blankly.
" We are" a powerful voice was heard.
Then the path revealed the man we've been waiting for for over three hours.
"Wow!" That's all I could say.
He didn't have a crown on his head but he sure looks like an Emperor. He's indeed a tall man. His regalia was grey and matching with the colour of his eyes. His skin was tawny. His face looked like he hadn't smiled for ages but that didn't hinder him from being so handsy. His hair was nicely cut like that of a human celebrity. No wonder He wouldn't stop fantasising about him. He's indeed a fantasy.
As he walked closer his eyes were on me. I didn't know if he noticed I was looking at him because I was covered with a veil. This is the man I'm going to be caged with. Just his aura alone is so powerful.
"I'm so sorry my Queen for keeping you waiting," he said with a little bow.
As he said these words, not even a sign of a smile crossed his face. It was as hard as that rock. I wondered how someone who never smiles, had chubby cheeks. Shouldn't it be chiselled?
The Queen was so amazed at his apology that her anger melted.
"Apology accepted Alpha" she smiled.
I notice a movement beside me. Looking then I saw that Jie was alre6 beside me, trying to get herself noticed by the Alpha.
"She can't be serious," I said, shaking my head.
" Let's proceed," Alpha Longwei said, pointing at the table where the contract was laid.
The Queen looked at the table, then to me.
"I thought about the wedding first," she said.
"Well, I like to put business before pleasure," he said calmly.
His voice didn't carry any sweetness but his words sound quite enticing to people that they all felt it was funny. Everyone laughed except for two people. Jie and I. I didn't find it funny because underneath that voice was something I can't call happy. I know you would think that I'm assuming things but I have a gift that I know how to read mind feelings and thoughts. This was only known by my grandmother. Well Jie on the other hand, was angry because he ignored her.
"Did he just call her pleasure?" she grumbled.
" Behave Jie," Lui said in a whisper.
Jie didn't mind it being obvious that she didn't like this union but there's nothing she could do about it. She even boasted to me that Longwei might see me and find me more beautiful than you. He then might exchange me for you. That I wish to happen too.
I watched as the truth was signed by both parties and also stamped by each party's seals. Now I know that it's time for my wedding. I kept praying in my heart Jie's prayer was answered. When I was seated, my maid came.
"My princess.it's time to get you wedded" she whispered.
Milly, my maid, knew how much I disliked this union but she kept encouraging me to be positive. At first I was but seeing the man I'm going to be married to shattered all my hopes. Not that he has done anything to make me negative but I sure know he's not like his good looks.
I stood up and went to where we are to be bound together. Jie was following me closely as if she's the one to be married. Her eyes were on the Alpha who was already standing there. I noticed he looked at her and my heart began to race.
"Let this man just say he wants to switch the bride" I thought.
I'm sure I'll remove the veil like a mad woman and step aside. I finally stood before this scary man. His eyes then looked down at me as he took my hands. I stiffened and looked at me. I know he could see me through my veil but his face was so hard. I can't even read his expression until I use my powers to read his mind.
I didn't even hear anything else in the hall. I was trying to penetrate into his mind to see what he thinks about this whole union. Instead of seeing his thoughts, I saw his wolf glaring so hard at me. I jumped in fear that I almost fell but he held me. He pulled me to himself.
"Try reading me though again and I'll have your neck snapped" he whispered in gritted teeth.
I widen my eyes. I didn't know how he got to know. This man scared me the most. He then balanced me back on my feet and the wedding continued. I couldn't stop staring at the man.
"You may kiss your bride" the one officiating said.
This got me out of my shock and shocked me the most. I remembered how the Queen came to me and explained how the werewolves claim their bride. She said it is always painful for non wolves. Then I saw his fangs coming out.
"He can't be serious!" I screamed in my head.
He then grabbed my head and I thought he wanted to kiss me. Not until he stopped when his lips were about to touch mind.
"Not in your life little girl. Do you think you are the only one who detest this union? No girl. I hate witches and I won't stop hating them and you, don't even think of coming close to me" he said in a very low harsh voice.
Everyone around was shouting happily thinking this wicked big guy here is kissing me. My head hurts at his touch.
"Don't even dare think that I would mark you as my own. It's only in your dream. You'll remain the sacrifice you are here for" he added.
His last sentence hurt me so hard that tears rushed to my face but I didn't want it to fall. He won't use me for entertainment. He then decided to release me. I wore a stiff smile. I looked back at my family and they were so happy except Jie. It was like she should kill me. I wish for the last time that I could swap places with her.
We were presented to the crowd as husband and wife. This was how my life just took a turn to hell. I watched the man I called my husband wore a straight look. I know he would be happy to torment a harmless witch girl like me. We sat down and the party started properly.
At the party, there were delicious meals. If it wasn't because of the situation I am in, I would have dug in a long time ago but I didn't know what my so-called husband would say if I did.
"You have to eat my dear. You'll need that strength later" the Alpha's mother said with a smile.
Her smiles were so sweet that I wondered if she really gave birth to the grump of a guy. Her words made me shy because everyone that heard started laughing. I bowed my head to cover my shyness. I looked at Longwei and discovered he did as if he didn't hear what was said. Then he looked at me.
"Not in your dreams" he said to me blankly.
After a while, the Alpha's mother came to my side.
"We have to leave now" she said to me.
"Why?" I asked, afraid.
"To get you prepared for your wedding night" she replied with a smile.
I wish I could tell her that I don't need this. The man didn't seem like one who wanted a wedding night. Moreover I myself is not ready to give myself to this man.
She pulled me up and dragged me upstairs. I could hear people cheering at my back. All these want to make me cry. They don't even know what they are pushing me into. We entered a large room. It's smell of roses hit me and that's the only thing that brought a little smile to my lips. The smell was so sweet that I couldn't help but to inhale. I then looked at the big bed. The roses were scattered on them.
They bathed me and made me wear the colour of their pack. The Alpha's mother said that it's their tradition. It was then I burst into tears. All the tears I had been holding all the while came out. The Alpha's mother made the maids go out while she soothes me.
"Stop crying my dear. I know you'll miss your family" she hugged me.
" I don't want to get married" I cried like a child.
" I know but don't worry you'll be fine here" she said in a motherly voice.
" No, he doesn't want me. He hates my type" I disagreed with her.
" I know Longwei can be threatening but trust me child, he has a good heart. Don't look at his stubbornness. He sure doesn't hate you. He's just angry at him being forced to take this truce" she said in a soft voice.
" I'm scared," I confessed.
"What is she doing in my room!" Longwei asked in a firm voice.
He was staring at us grimly.
"She's your newly wedded Longwei. She would be in your room" his mother said.
" Point of correction mother. You are the one who wanted her I never did. She's your wife not mine" he said blankly.