CHAPTER FOUR
STUPID ME
Aria's POV
"It's done," Morgan said. His green eyes, showing sympathy. He was a gamma-wolf and healer of Lucas' pack. Alpha Robert had sent for him after I pleading with him severally to treat my bruise. He claimed it was just something minor and didn't need the attention of a healer and when I tried to explain to him why I need a healer, he slapped me.
He slapped me and made me go on my knees to apologize for what I didn't do. Alpha Robert claimed that I talked back at him. The hatred they had for me was much of a magnitude but you know what made it quite less? My love for Lucas.
I don't know but after mating with him, it felt like my soul had been entangled with his forever, even my wolf knew this.
"Thank you," I said softly, caressing the band aid on my elbow.
Scarlett was there as well, looking at me with so much concern. She knew that I wouldn't be going through such hatred, wickedness and torture if we were in our kingdom.
"It's fine," I whispered to her. I knew she had a lot to say but I just needed to let her know that I was fine even though I wasn't. For Lucas, I would take anything provided that he'll come to love me back someday. Even if he decided to spit on my face every seconds of the day, I wouldn't mind. At least that would be a clear proof that I love him.
We strolled back to my chambers. Lucas had warn be never to lay in his bed— same bed where he mated with me. It was that heartbreaking but I didn't mind.
I gazed at my bed isolated at the left end of the room, he had ordered one of his servants to make it for me because he didn't want me being in same bed with him. It was poorly made with a very weak wooden materials, squeaking and making funny sounds each time I either sit or lay on it.
"I'll be in my room," Scarlett said, departing.
After sometime, Lucas entered the room. He looked like a mess. His dark brown hair was dusty and dry, even his eye brow was dusty too. His footwear was also messy, and oozed of an earthy smell. I stood up hastily, rushing over to him, "What happened to you?" I asked, my concern evident in my voice as I noticed the state he was in.
He pushed me down on the floor, "Get lost!" He barked
I was shocked. For all I knew, I didn't do anything wrong but regardless, he treated me like garbage.
Tears began to roll down my eyes. Why was I this weak? I wasn't even an omega. For moon goddess sake, I was a beta daughter to an Alpha Father! Why couldn't I fight back?! Why was I not able to retaliate?!
"Lucas, why are you treating me this way?" I continued, "You're hurting me and I hate it!" I groaned
He bent down to reach my height while I was seated on the floor, "I hate you, Aria. The earlier you know it, the better for you!" He fumed
"Why? Why do you hate me so much, Lucas? Ever since we exchanged our vows that day under the oak tree, right before our packs, I've loved you wholeheartedly, so much that I can't even breathe but you don't look at me one bit. The only time you do is when you want to either hurt me with your words or fists. What is my offense?" I sobbed. I had to let it all out, I needed to.
He held my neck in attempt to strangle me, "Shut up, Aria! You disgust me! Just shut up!" He yelled, glaring at me.
Maybe he was just in a bad mood, transfer of aggression was real. He probably went through a bad ordeal in the woods that was why he was reacting this way. It was probably my fault, maybe if I hadn't try to ruin his day in the first place, it wouldn't have turned out this way. I loved him and that was the only thing that mattered. Love means sacrifice and understanding. I would stay positive while I love and understand him amidst his flaws. He'd definitely change one day. Or I could love me for the both of us. I just have to be patient. I thought.
"You're just a mere beta who needs my help and that all! You're not my mate neither do I love you or will love you!" He said angrily, releasing his tightened grip on my neck forcefully.
With my misty eyes, I watched his blurred image disappear from my sight.
I sighed, cleaning my teary eyes with my flowing ball gown. I needed to be strong or maybe try to be strong.
Immediately, I rose from the floor and headed to my bedside. I thought of sleeping but I wasn't even sleepy at all, I needed get my mind preoccupied and taken away from what had just happened.
I thought of lots of things and ended up settling with reading a book. I could even sleep in the study den since he didn't want to ever see me.
I walked through Lucas's Study den, my eyes caught a glimpse of a brown paper on the shelf.
Immediately, my curiosity piqued and I was tempted to read it. My mind spoke to me to walk away, but as they say, curiosity kills a cat and you know what's next? Satisfaction will bring it back. I needed to satisfy my curiosity.
As I picked up one of the brown papers and read through it, my eyes widened in astonishment.
I was still reading the letter line to line when I heard the door squeak. With my senses, I was able to know who it was. Hastily, I put the paper aside, setting it same way I saw it but before I could finish up, she got to me.