Bride of the Cursed Alpha (Auren and Lucien)

Chapter 169

What IF?

What IF?

Third POV

Tulip had always wanted this. Power. To be surrounded by powerful people.

The birthday party was everything she had expected. Alpha Lucien and Luna Auren had gone all out to celebrate Tam's birthday party. Guests mingled, laughter filled the air, and she knew that she had to make connections. This was a lifetime opportunity. Alphas of various packs were here. Unmated Alphas. Though she wasn't going to flirt with them because she had to behave like Matt's perfect fiancée, still...

Matt was perfect, but deep inside, she ignored that feeling. Ever since Matt had shifted, she thought that he would be her mate. But the connection never came. Seven years ago, when Matt first shifted, and when his bear didn't claim her, the rage had consumed her. fury, jealousy, and disbelief had slammed through her. In front of him, she suppressed her emotions, but inside she hated Torben. She had stormed back home, and torn apart the house, throwing objects, clawing furniture with her claws and slashing curtains. Her parents had a hard time calming her.

And now that Matt didn't come out as her mate, the depth of her jealousy against Tam reached new levels. She loathed how he was possessive toward her, how fiercely protective he was of the girl. The way he acted toward her made it feel like she was the only girl he cared about.

Though he hated her on the outside, Tulip noticed how he looked at Tam with that softness. It infuriated her that wherever he was, he would make sure that Tam was doing well, that she wasn't bullied. In fact, he had gotten into a horrible fight with his friend, Jace, when Jace commented about Tam. He had never done this for her. He was there for Tam when she was hurt, when she missed her meals, when she was scolded by others.

She had hoped that he would go to college with her, but he became Alpha. She went to the college alone. And that's where she met Harrison, an omega bear. Her mate. Sparks flew and before she knew what was happening, she was living with him. She tried to keep her distance, to resist the temptation of him, but the mate attraction was too strong. When they had sex together, the world seemed to stop. He was gentle and devoted to her. But he was an omega. Not as powerful or rich as Matt. As much as she liked Harrison, she knew that she couldn't let go of Matt.

a family emergency. He asked her to come with her. But she didn't. Harrison couldn't offer her the same power and status that

And in that time, she once didn't see Harrison again. On Teddy's request, she went to Matt's pack. To join him in his pack business. He was the safe choice. She hid everything from him, pretending that nothing happened. She became the sweet fiancée, all smiles and affection, urging him

Bradley, Lucien's elder son, a sense of unease crept up her spine. And then, she smelled him-the unmistakable scent of Harrison. He was standing there-behind the bar, a server. Staring at her. She couldn't believe it. She froze, her jaw clenching as she stared at him. If he revealed that he was her mate, then her perfect dream would shatter in a few seconds. It was like she had seen a ghost. Blood drained from

Tulip?"

back!" she said and hurried out

soon after. His eyes widened when he saw her. "Tulip!" he said and hugged her tightly. "Veles! I missed you so much. It's impossible to stay without

all the emotions, and pulled away from him. "What are you doing here?" she demanded, her voice

this job. But I didn't know you would be here." He looked at her from top to bottom Look at you. You look even more beautiful! My cock missed you. I tried to contact

she hissed. "You're nothing to me." "What?" he jerked his head

"You heard me!"

his eyes, and then pulled her to him. His lips crashed on hers desperately, urgently. Before

body, inside her panties. She

"You're mine!" he growled.

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What IF?