Bonds of the Alpha Billionaire (Maya and Alex)

Chapter 4

Chapter Four

-Maya's POV-

"This is all your fault," his voice boomed, echoing through the room.

I already knew it was coming. Things had not gone as planned for Daniel Stone, he needed someone to blame and I was the available scapegoat.

I swallowed hard, feeling the weight of his accusation. "I-I'm sorry, Father. I didn't mean for things to go the way they did."

Deep down, I wondered what the apology was for. There had been no offense on my part.

"Sorry? Sorry won't fix this mess!" His face contorted with anger. "I brought you back into our fold, and what do I get? Shame and embarrassment!"

"I know, Father. I didn't want-"

"You didn't want? What about what I want?" He slammed his fist on the table, making me flinch. "I wanted a peaceful dinner, a smooth merger, and you ruined it all. You escalated things when you went ahead and married that bastard."

"I didn't mean to "

"Silence!" His sharp command cut through my feeble attempts to explain. "You've always been trouble. A disgrace to our family name!"

I bit my lip, struggling to hold back tears. "I-I'll make it right, Father. I promise."

"Promises! You think promises erase your incompetence?" He leaned in closer, his eyes ablaze with fury. "I should have known better than to rely on you. You're nothing but a burden! You're lucky I didn't cast you out for good!"

I swear," I pleaded, feeling smaller with every

I need you for the merger," he spat, his voice cold and cutting. "Don't

I murmured, my resolve crumbling

he swiftly retrieved his phone, his fingers tapping away at the screen, and dialed a number. As he spoke in hushed tones for a few minutes, I dared

has been moved," he announced with a finality

me, only

getting married in three

as I stood in the large hall, every word still making me wonder

suffocating. I stood amidst the crowd, feeling a profound sense of detachment, surrounded by a sea

and it was finally

he approached, his demeanor surprisingly gentle. "Maya, are you okay? If there's anything bothering you, you can talk to me."

was undeniable, the man

impending union. "I-I don't want to be claimed just yet, Ivan. I need some time," I stammered, my

"I understand."

do? I thought.. My

married wasn't on your to do list but we are here now and I am really looking forward to getting to know you, you don't have to

to his beautiful eyes and I couldn't help the smile

much?" He completed

"Yeah."

witness the union of two great packs and all I want to do is stuff my face

before I could help it, causing the grin on his face to grow, "I finally got a

puddles were already forming within me, it wouldn't take much more

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255