Chapter 0247

Chapter 0242

Ella POV

My first week as Alexander's wife was... interesting. The mella buzzed endlessly about our wedding, and speculation about what Alexander would do next was constant. Pregnancy rumors had already begun to circulate, which I couldn't help but laugh at.

Living with Alexander turned out to be surprisingly easy. Partly because we were both neat in our habits, but also because he was perfectly content to let me do my own thing as long as I brought James along.

James was now officially my personal bodyguard, accompanying me everywhere. It was an arrangement I was more than happy to agree to. Not only was I sure the way the weddings had played out would enrage David, making him unpredictable, but Dr. McIntyre was still at large.

There was no telling what her motivations had been or what she might do now that she was desperate. Taking precautions just made sense.

I settled into a routine quickly. Mornings were spent in the gym, afternoons in the office or working from the apartment on my computer.

solar plant, and virtual meetings with my father and other pack members occupied much of my time.

that he was anything less than content, and I did

had expected, from early morning until dinner. But, to his credit, he had been good

wake of the wedding. I didn't blame him—that

the only other person who knew that things between Alexander and me weren't entirely legitimate. The only one privy to the details of our contract. Perhaps that knowledge made him resent me, which would be perfectly reasonable. I tried not to let it bother

the surprise date I had been

time to leave, I was already prepared. I wore a lovely sundress, with my hair and makeup

morning and into the early afternoon but had gone upstairs about an hour ago to get ready. My heart fluttered with anticipation as I waited for him, hoping the

couldn't help but gasp. I knew it would look good, but he looked like

suited his personality, and yet it was more casual

and slim waist, while the dark fabric contrasted sharply with his light

he remarked, smoothing his hands down the front of the jacket before turning

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