Bride of the Cursed Alpha (Auren and Lucien)

Chapter 7

Chapter 7

Auren POV

tood at the door, staring at Alpha Lucien His dark eyes held anger and frustration, and his hands were curled into tight fists. He wasn't happorto see me, that much was clear. I clutched the edge of my towel tighter, feeling exposed in more ways than one.

"Elder Ryna has asked to meet you tomorrow morning," he said gruffly, snapping his gaze back to my face.

I blinked, my mind catching up as surprise washed over me. "Oh...okay," I darted my eyes behind him wondering if there was anyone with him. "Alpha Lucien, you didn't have to personally deliver this message to me," I said quietly.

"What do you mean?" he growled, "You wanted someone else to deliver this messaget And who? Did you want someone to see my would-be Luna

In this state?"

I gulped. "No!" I said, fear gripping me. "It's just that you are an Alpha and has more important duties than to come here personally and inform me." Goddess, he was a thundercloud, threatening to turn into a tornado and crush me all over. What did I even do?

"If you think that I will ask someone else to deliver this message to you, then

you're mistaken, Auren!" he lashed at me. Then he narrowed his eyes in suspicion "Did you mean you wanted Tarian to come here! Especially when you're just wrapped in a towel?"

My jaw dropped, mortified as hell. "What? Not at all!" I clutched the edge of my towel. "But how did you know I was wrapped in a towel!"

At my words, he clenched his jaw and didn't speak for a long two seconds. Then dismissing my question, he growled, "Just be there to talk to Elder Ryna in the morning at 10AM, okay!"

I nodded. "Should I wear something special""

Lucien's jaw ticked. "It's a conversation, not a parade. Just don't embarrass yourself-or me."

nodded quickly, my stomach churning. "I'll do my

for a second longer, then muttered something under his breath and turned to leave. I didn't catch the words, but his irritation was apparent as he rushed down the stairs,

I didn't know I was holding. "What a strange man," I whispered to

next morning, I woke early and dressed in one of the plain dresses I had bought for myself. It was a simple shirt with an was neat, and I thought it would be

However, as soo

jeans,

about to go out for breakfast, a soft knock on the door startled me. I opened the door only to find two maids, holding half a dozen dresses. They stared at me, blinking their eyes. Then suddenly, they bowed to me. "Alpha

moment, all I could do was stare, my mind scrambling to catch up

nodded eagerly with a smile. "Can

with chicken soup. She also

the door wider for them. As soon as they entered, I saw another maid coming

Lucien wants you to have light food for now." She placed a glass of

Did he listen to how I vomited

hanging all the dresses in the

manner. It was all too much for me, so I sat on the bed with my hands folded in my lap. When they were done, they turned to me. The older one said, "It would be great if you

a low

any stomach would revolt. Next, I checked on the dresses. All of them were so expensive that each one cost a fortune. I chose the least expensive one-a pewter silk dress with a round neckline and short sleeves. It hung like a hanger on my thin body, but covered my generous breasts and ass

saw a regal woman with an air of authority standing by the door with Alpha Lucien, talking to him in hushed tours. Her silver hair fell past

eyes, Elder Ryna greeted me with a kind smile.

Chaper

as a to be

bem of my dress. "Good morning, Elder

speak with you about the marriage. I'm sure Lorien

unsure of what

began. "All I know that you must be overwhelmed