Bride of the Cursed Alpha (Auren and Lucien)

Chapter 8

Chapter 8

Elder Ryna's lips curved into a small smile. "You have a good heart, Auren. That counts for more than you know."

"Thank you. Elder Ryna" I replied politely.

She got up. The marriage will take place a week later. Make sure that you eat well" 1 blushed at her words, but nodded and bowed to her as she left

After the meeting, I walked back to my room, my thoughts in turmoil Alpha Lucien didn't think I could handle his mark. Did that mean he didn't want me as his mate or he geminely thought I was too fragile to handle his mark? When I reached my door, I found him waiting for me. His arms were crossed, and has expression was as cold as ever.

"What did Elder Ryna say?" he asked, his tone curt.

"She said the wedding was delayed because you're worried I can't handle your.... mark" I said blushing hard, looking up at him with wide eyes

Lucien's jaw tightened. "She told you that?"

I nodded. "Yes, Is it true?"

His eyes darkened. "What difference does it make! You're here, aren't you!"

I blinked, feeling a little hurt. I just want to understand. Is it because I'm not strong enough!"

He let out a frustrated sigh. "It's not that simple. You wouldn't understand." He

shook his head "It doesn't matter. Just stay out of trouble until the wedding

nodded, trying to hide my disappointment. "I'll do

His eyes n

"Don't call me that Just Lucien is

"Okay... Lucien."

when I called him by his name just like that. Like he

However, he paused at the

what?" I asked,

Then he was gone, leaving me standing

-What is moon

if Alpha Lucien was

In the afternoon when my stomach growled and I could no longer stay hungry, I thought of going to the kitchen, but I stopped when 1 heard rustling

you,

licked my lips. "I can eat in the kitchen. You don't have to bring

defy Alpha's orders," she

is your name!" I asked as she placed the food for me on

Viviana, but you can call me Vivi. And I'll be

garden, but once again, hesitated. I let out a rough exhale and thought of sleeping the entire afternoon when there was a slight knock on the

and gave it to

for a long moment

have stored two numbers for you.

said. "But I don't need

need it someday. This place is huge and you may get lost. So keep it" Then he gave use a

Chapter 5

I stared at the card. "I won't be