Charlotte's POV
I walked out of the bathroom already wearing my nightgown. I sat on my bed. Furthermore, I didn't go down for dinner tonight, as I would rather not see Alpha Durango's face nor that of his kids.
Moreover, I looked out of the window and saw trained warriors surrounded all over the Alpha's mansion. One thing is inevitable: escaping from this pack seems like the worst kind of thought to have right now.
I know I will go back with Alpha Jasper to his pack, but I will be going with several whip marks on my body if I ever try escaping from here . I need a better strategy than to escape.
Not only that, but I have to find a way out of this, in a way or another. There must be something to do but I couldn't think of anything and not long I dosed off.
Furthermore, I woke up as the rays of the sun shone brightly on my window.
'Shit' I cursed out loud as I stood up and walked towards the bathroom.
Today is supposed to be my swearing in ceremony and I haven't even brushed my teeth. After using the bathroom, I walked out and my eyes meandered over to the wall, and finally, it rested on the wall clock.
"Damn it" I said out loud with frustration at the time, how did I sleep for this long? It's already nine in the morning. I have to dress up fast to avoid Alpha Durango thinking I've decided not to obey him and send my mom to the dungeon.
I know that one thing is unavoidable: my decision pertaining to this might not have much effect on me, but it will undoubtedly decide on how my mom will be treated. Furthermore, I walked over my wardrobe and brought out a short red gown which has beautiful crystals around the chest region, and it's also decorated with net material at some parts.
Likewise, I immediately slipped into it and I walked to the standing mirror and a smile formed on my lips at how beautiful the gown was on me, but almost immediately It was replaced with a deep frown. How I wish I am having my dream swearing in with the one person I've always dreamt to have my swearing in with.
The gown made me look like a lady, to be frank, I don't believe I have curves nor to talk of beautiful ones like these as all my clothes are oversized pants and baggy top.Though there is one big unequivocal part of my body; My burst, regardless of what I wear, it always indicates how big it is.
I walked out of my room and the first people my eyes caught were Stefan and Jasper. They were both discussing something I presume, but the instant my door clicked close, they both turned their watch on me.
But there's one thing I learnt; men are not meant to be trusted. My stepfather's behavior towards my mom has taught me more than enough lessons. But then I can make use of this ugly situation of mine, it can still be to my advantage if I use the it wisely.
Jasper's POV
My eyes hovered all over her as she made her way down the stairs. She's really a goddess of beauty. Her humdinger is really stupendous.
A smile formed on my lips at the thought of her being mine and mine alone. I shook my head slightly at the realization of how far my thoughts had gone.
'She's only a bait'
I tried to remind myself. I've to be focused and not allow the mate bond get the better of me. After all, I can never fall in love with her nor give her the happiness she craves.
When she walked closer to me, I grabbed her hands and pulled her closer to me.
"You look spectacular."I whispered into her ears thereby inhaling her fragrance that drove me crazy, but she kept walking out as though she didn't hear what I just said to her.
I walked closer to her again and wrapped my hands around her waist.
"I love your hair color."I whispered again into her ears and she tried shoving my hands off, but then I placed a kiss on her neck.
I felt sparks erupt from our skin,I felt like taking her right here and now. My wolf kept jubilating, propelling me to kiss her deeper. This feeling is exotic as hell and is making me so crazy.
She was about to protest when the loud ceremonial bell rang and we both walked out of the mansion to the Ceremonial altar.
The drummers were beating the drums and all the members of her pack had all gathered around the Ceremonial altar. But then I didn't want all my Pack members here, I only asked my beta, gamma, and mouthpiece of the moon goddess to come over.
The mouthpiece of the moon goddess of my pack stood on the Ceremonial altar, incarnating together with theirs. We both were asked to hold each other's hands firmly together as they both began to incarnate loudly while circulating us.
After a while, they asked us to open our eyes, as it was time for the exchange of vows. The drummers began to hit the drums loudly and when a black flag was raised they stopped.
"Alpha Jasper, let's start with you, state your vows to your mate."One of them demanded it. I looked at Charlotte who was standing beside me and I couldn't help the smirk on my face.
She looked at me with furrowed eyebrows as I stood facing her, that warrior spirit in her never ceased to showcase.
"I vow to always love, cherish and respect you like my mate. I promise to give you anything you wish for as far as it's within my reach." I said to her while placing her hands on my forehead as was demanded by the mouthpiece of the moon goddess.
I've to say something that's a little bit believable and I think I used the right words, I can't believe those words came out from my mouth. Mate vow my ass, she better not believe those stupid words I said because I meant the opposite of them all.
Everyone began to clap loudly for me after what I said, and even the drummers began to hit their drums.
"Our Luna, it's your turn."The mouthpiece of the moon goddess, from my pack, said to her.
That's the way it's done, they exchange partners, the mouthpiece of the moon goddess from my pack is meant to ask her to vow while the one from her pack asks me.
She looked at me but didn't say a word. After what seemed like five minutes, she still kept her eyes fixed on me. I had to do something before she spoils the entire swearing-in-ceremony.
"Do you vow to obey all my commands and be submissive to me like your official husband and mate?"I asked her as we made eye contact with each other.
"I, Charlotte, will never obey your commands, I ain't your slave and I will never be submissive to you nor to anyone."She said only to my hearing.