Olivia was forcefully taken from her home to an unknown place. She was confined in her quarters and put under surveillance to prevent her escaping.
Now,she is being cajoled into getting married against her own demands all thanks to Emily.
Olivia looked outside the windows and she could see many guards stationed at her quarters This bothered her as she could not do things out of her own free will.
It was when she was thinking that Nora, the personal maid assigned to her came in.
"Good morning Your majesty What will you like me to do for you " She asked.
"Nothing I'm absolutely fine.I am just wondering about what this is all about because I have no clue about what is going on Olivia told her.
The maid sighed and bowed before her .
"Your majesty! You need to get dressed and be part of the compulsory rites you have to observe before you can be approved to be a queen " she explained.
"Queen... I don't really understand what is going on with everything that has been occurring" Olivia said.
"I have been assigned to serve you with all my heart as my queen. This grace was bestowed upon me by his imperial majesty" Nora said.
"Can you keep quiet? You are just running your mouth up and down without me having an idea of what exactly is going on" Olivia shouted at her.
The maid was shocked as she has never been humiliated and embarrassed like this.
Olivia tried to decipher what to do but it was fruitless.
After a few minutes of silence, She went to the bathroom.
The bathroom was extraordinary big and it was luxurious with different kinds of bathing items.
Servants were waiting patiently to attend to her as they were under the command of his imperial majesty who was going to be her husband.
She got into the bathtub and she inhaled the scents in the water. The maids applied Rose oil with scented leaves in the water making her skin moisturizing as the fragrance was not too strong.
They rubbed the rose oil on her body and her delicate skin was well taken care of.
After thoroughly attending to her in the bathroom,she was dressed in a magnificent blue robe with colorful stripes embroidered with flowers.
Her hair was made into a ponytail and golden accessories held it in place.
After the maid were done with dressing her up,they invited the beautician who was picked by the emperor in enhancing her beauty.
"Good Morning Your majesty! I am Kyle by name and my duty is to help you enhance your beauty to give you a perfect outlook"he said as he bowed his head.
He went to the dressing area where Olivia was calmly seated .
She watched him as he brought his box out and using his brush to mix some colors which blended her face.
After he applied it on her face and doing the final touches for her appearance,she looked at him and sighed.
"Thank you so much for doing such a great job. You have performed beyond expectations" she said.
"It is my pleasure to attend to you. I am also flattered by your comments and generosity "he said.
Kyle was happy to be commended by Olivia for his efforts. He never knew he was going to be contacted to make a great job for the future queen.
Immediately he left, the alpha came in.
Your majesty! They all said as he entered the room.
She looked at him as he took her hand and kissed her knuckles.
He was wearing a blue robe embroidered with a dragon that symbolizes the strength of a king.
He was dazzling and he wore a matching mask which covered his facial features.
"My bride is looking beautiful. I am happy to have found the perfect person for myself" he said and she smiled awkwardly.
"You are looking beautiful as I must commend your servants for their dedication towards you " he whispered to her ears.
" It was all thanks to you as you made it possible " She said.
Her heart was bleeding as she was engulfed in anger towards him.
He signalled the servants to leave and they left quietly.
"I am the alpha of the Shadow pack and the emperor. I am known widely by the name His imperial majesty .
"You can call me Damien when we are alone" he said.
He was emitting some kind of aura which she was not comfortable with .
"Wow you are exactly who you are rumoured to be. I can't believe that you can be so devilish even though you know our worlds don't click".
"Instead you used your power to get me and you know too well which is a sin" she emphasized .
He wanted to clap for her because she was daring and he felt some uneasiness he couldn't explain.
"The ball is in your court. I hope you choose wisely as I know you don't want to see bloodshed or the lives of your pack at stake he said with anger clouding his voice.
She was shocked as he has held her pack as hostages unless he agrees to the marriage between them.
"You are threatening the lives of others just to strengthen your power" she said
"Watch your back as you don't know what is coming for you " she warned.
"Let's go as the event is about to begin" he said.
Olivia looked at him as there was something she was not getting right.
They descended the stairs slowly as they walked majestically towards the large hall where the event was going to be held.
People were singing, drumming and dancing as they were singing the praises of the alpha.
"Here comes his majesty and her majesty"the eunuch announced.
All eyes were on the beauty walking side by side with Damien who was known to be ruthless as the leader of the pack.
Olivia could see fear written all over their faces because no one had seen her before.
"The alpha decides to pick an unknown stranger as his bride".
"It is unheard of and I'm speechless about what he was thinking of while taking this bold step" they whispered among themselves.
Olivia could see the spark in the alpha eyes but he was struggling to control his demon.
They event started and they walked towards the throne and everyone had their eyes glued to Olivia.
She was careful of everything around her .
"I am happy to announce to you that the day all of you have been anticipating is here" the priest announced and the crowd went silent.
While the event was going on, the alpha most trusted aide , Eric was making some evil plans because he wanted his daughter to assume the sovereignty of the pack.
If his daughter, Hailey assumes the leadership of the pack,he will have full control of the pack.
The others could tell that something was wrong with Eric but they couldn't dare go to ask him because he was feared by everyone.
Some moments later,one of the enforcers in the pack went to him and they were shocked.
I am sorry to have interrupted you Rylan said.
"What is wrong with you?
" You have been so restless since the start of the ceremony and I hope you can put your mind at rest " he continued .
Eric looked at Rylan face as he wondered how he could step up against him .
He was going to disrupt his plan if this went on he thought to himself.
I am fine just mind your business as it has nothing to do with you Eric told him in anger.
"I wouldn't have come here but i wonder if I did shake you up "he quizzed.
"I just came to tell you not to try anything stupid so that you won't meet the same fate like those who tried before you " Rylan further advised.
The members of the pack shook their head in disbelief as none took a step to the trusted aide but today someone did.
They had mixed emotions on their faces and the trusted aide was worried his plans was disrupted.
"I hope you can live enough to say that"he further warned .
There was confusion as the members of the pack were divided about what will happen in the pack.
Rylan gave a loud laugh which attracted the attention of the crowd.
The priest tried to put silence in order but there was loud noise in the crowd.
"I hope you all will learn to embrace peace among each other " the alpha spoke and they all went quiet.
The peace was sustained but the stares from Rylan was killing Eric deep inside as the event continued.
Their attention was focused on the drama between the alpha aide and Rylan who was just a mere enforcer of the pack.
His conversation with the most feared by everyone means something but they couldn't decipher it.
"I will be with you forever and also perform my duties as at when due".
"Say these words to one another and observe prayers for each other " the priest said.
They observed the prayers and bowed to each other.
"I solemnly swear that I will take Olivia as my wife. I will fulfill all my obligations as expected of me " he said in a loud tone and the crowd cheered him.
"I swear to fulfill all my duties expected of me"Olivia said.
He could tell that she was feeling uncomfortable in the gathering but this is one of the things she had to experience as a leader in the pack.
One of the maids handed him a cup which was half filled with wine.
"Toast to us "he said as he clicked the cup with Olivia's own.
"I formally introduce to you the queen of the pack " the priest said and everyone was stunned.
They couldn't believe their ears that a stranger was going to be their queen.
The spark in their eyes could tell that they were discontent with the alpha's decision but there was nothing they could do to it.
"I take the responsibility of the pack as I will ensure the safety and well being of ourselves " she stated.
She was putting on a good show and all these was just pretense to be able to save the lives of her pack which was at risk in the hands of the alpha.
Olivia looked up and down as the event came to a stop .
"Congratulations! Long live the king and the queen! the crowd cheered and Damien was happy to see that they were happy at least he had someone to call his wife.
Olivia cursed inwardly because this was not a kind of thing she never imagined this would happen to her.
Damien already had her as his hostage and was not ready to let go of her which led him to make him claim her forcefully.
Damien smiled at her and that gaze from him and stares from members of his pack was tearing her into pieces.
They were not going to accept her as his queen but deep down, she knew it was not going to be easy to defeat the obstacles ahead of her.