Chapter 3
CASSIES POV
That night, I lay on my bed, staring at the ceiling. Lots of thoughts swirled in my mind. When Alpha Damien and I made out in the bathroom. I heard someone call my name. Alpha Damien found a way to leave without being noticed. It was Jane.
What would have happened if Jane caught us?
What reason would I give her for kissing my mom’s husband–to–be?
I shuddered just by thinking about it. I was glad that nobody says. It would have been a whole mess by now.
I sighed, recalling how Alpha Damien made me feel in the bathroom. My body was on fire… In the best way. His kisses were addictive. I felt like I was floating… Flying even. I wanted to kiss him again and again.
The opening of the door brought me out of my thoughts. It was my mom. She came in with a huge smile on her face. She had a dress in her hand.
“Hey, sweetie. my mother said “I brought your dress, hun You’re going to look absolutely stunning as the chief bridesmaid.”
I forced a weak smile. I sat up, taking the clothes from her. I wanted to be happy for her but I had a lot on my mind. She was getting married to my mate! How do I get past that? Let’s not forget the fact that we had a passionate make–out session in the bathroom. I had basically betrayed my mom. We both did.
I’m a traitor! I cried internally
I opened the dress. It was a long fitted pink dress with embroidery. The dress was lovely. I marveled at the sight of it
“It’s beautiful,” I said “Thank you, Mom.”
She sat beside me on the bed “I’m glad you like it”
I felt curious. I wanted to know everything about her and Alpha Damien’s relationship. How had she and Alpha Damien met? What had drawn them together?
“Mom, I began, “how did you and Alpha Damien… I mean, how did you fall in love?”
For a moment, there was silence. My mom stared into space. I was just about to ask if she heard me when she spoke.
“Love isn’t always about fairy tale romances and happily ever after, Cassie,” she said, “And something else you should know is that love isn’t everything. Marriage isn’t always about love”
I was shocked at her words. Love isn’t everything? How could she say such a thing? Wasn’t love supposed to conquer all, to defy the odds and triumph over adversity?
“Marriage isn’t always about love?” I asked “Then what is it about? What do you mean by that?
She signed “It’s complicated, my darling
“Don’t tell me you’re getting married to a man you don’t love”
“Love isn ways the answer. You have to learn. This union will change everything. I’m getting married to one of the most formidable kings on the planet. Don’t you know what that means for us? Many connections and benefits will be given to us through this marriage”
I looked at my mom in horror. I saw her eyes. She didn’t love Alpha Damien. She was just using him for her own benefit.
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How could she? My mom was always a nice person. What went wrong? She always told me how love was important. She always told me the reason she couldn’t move on from my dad was because she loved my dad so much and couldn’t fall in love with anyone else. That’s how important love was to her.
At that moment. I felt bad for Alpha Damien. He was being used He was a pawn in my mother’s game. How could she do
“Mom-
“Cassie, You didn’t get transferred to another college because of love, moreover very soon, you will get everything you’ve ever wanted in life and it’ll be because of this marriage. Think about that”
“Bull-
“Shh! No buts. Now go to bed. Tomorrow is a big day and I need you, my best friend, to be beside me cheering me on.”
With those words, she kissed my forehead and left my room. I looked at her retreating figure in surprise, wondering what the hell just happened.
The next morning, I woke up early to get dressed and do my makeup. As I stared at my reflection in the mirror, I couldn’t help but think about the words my mom told me last night. I could barely sleep. The thought of it all kept me awake.
Should I tell Alpha Damien? I mean, he deserves to know that my mom didn’t love him. A part of me didn’t want to After all, I couldn’t hurt my mom. Another part of me saw this as the perfect opportunity. The selfish part of me wanted to ruin their marriage so that Alpha Damien and I could be together.
tell him.
I looked at my reflection. That wouldn’t be fair to my mother. My mom had done everything for me. I would hate to betray her.
“You already did,” my wolf whispered to me.
I shut my wolf at the back of my head. When I was done, I grabbed my purse. It was time to go to the wedding.
My mom and Alpha Damien’s wedding was a small ceremony. My mom told me how private he was, which was the reason he didn’t invite too many people. The first ceremony was held in the moon goddess‘ temple.
I stood at the altar, behind my mom as her chief bridesmaid. I looked at everyone who was present. The wedding was happening. It was actually happening. I tried not to look at Alpha Damien. I was scared that my feelings would betray me. I tried to control my emotions, to set aside the jealousy and hurt felt but it was hard. My mate was getting married to my
mom.
I watched as my mom walked down the aisle. Her wedding gown was simple but beautiful. She walked dowerto Alpha Damien’s side with a huge smile on her face. The way he looked at her, with such adoration and care, made my heart ache. He looked at her with love. If only he knew my mom didn’t feel the same way.
The high priest performed the marital rites. I could see the love in Alpha Damien’s eyes as he looked at my mom. It was time to exchange their vows.
“I do, my mom said excitedly.
The priest turned to Alpha Damien. It was his turn to say his affirmations. Surprisingly, he hesitated. He opened his mouth to say something but no words came out.
The hall became filled with gasps and hushed whispers. My heart rate increased rapidly. I could see the flicker of doubt in
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his gaze.
“Honey,” my mom said nervously “Say something”
Alpha Damien took a deep breath. He looked at me.
I wondered if he was willing to give us a chance. Would he reject my mother for me?
The thought of him doing that made my heart flutter with hope and fear of what would happen to my mother after.
But I wondered if Alpha Damien was drawn to me the way I was to him.
Alpha Damien stared at me intensely. The whole hall waited in anticipation, hoping to hear his vows.
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