Dangerous Desires Novel

06 Bride and Groom 

Tia.

Three weeks later, I had already begun to believe that the Moons had changed their mind when my mother told me a date had been set, and the wedding would take place in a week. I had never been so scared in my life. I heaved and vomited several times, hoping it was all a bad dream and I would wake up from it soon. Since Caleb and Kirk travelled, none had reached out, and I began to feel abandoned. My mother and I went shopping for a wedding gown. I felt the heaviness in her heart. My inner wolf had not spoken to me since this whole fiasco. I hadn’t shifted or gone hunting since. Something that was supposed to be beautiful and a dream was a nightmare. I could see Luke’s face laying all the horrible rules and saying all the hurtful things he said to me when he visited with his father. How was I going to survive him? With the way he had spoken, falling in love with each other was out of the equation.

I used to think I was a laughing stock before; now, I will know the true meaning. Married to a man that kept a mistress was the worst thing that could happen to any woman. It made you feel inadequate, not enough.

We would be getting married at the registry and have a small reception at our house. It was our tradition that the bride’s family organised everything. Since Stacy had already said we were beneath them, there was no need to impress anyone. My wedding day had finally come. I was out of tears. I had cried so much that I became numb. I did not know how to survive, but I was determined to survive it. I sat in front of the mirror and looked at myself. The make-up artist had done an excellent would shed no more tears. I was going to live amid vultures, so I was determined never to show weakness and never to cry. I would live my life to the fullest and not let anything get to me. I had cried and pleaded long enough; my tears and pleas had amoui would make sure no one sees my tears again. I was a gamma, the third strongest wolf in my generation; I had a pack to serve and a life to lead. Luke’s meanness and Luna Stacy’s scorn and wickedness would not get to me. I made myself those promises and then put on the veil.

My mother came to my room with an envelope. Her eyes were puffy, which meant she had been crying. I expected it. They were letting their daughter go, and they knew I wouldn‘t be loved where I was going. “What is this?” I asked, collecting the envelope from her. “Open it, Darling,” She managed between sobs, and I opened it and found a debit card. “That is half of what Alpha Luke paid us. I know Luke does not love you, and he will not treat you right. We might be middle class, but we have our pride and dignity. Shop and take good care of yourself. I do not want you begging for things. They are not allowing us to send your clothes to their house. I do not know their plan, but that money is enough to help you take care of yourself. You can start a business too. If you need a chequebook, visit the bank.” she said, and I hugged her tightly. My parent loved me too much. 

I sat through the whole thing, numb. We signed the certificate, and that was it. I rode with Luke to my house for the reception. My parents had done an excellent job, and it was warm. People were there to wish me well, and I wanted it to be a happy union. I danced with my father. I felt his nervousness, and I linked him that I would be okay. “I know you are tough, princess. Please do not let them break you.

to dance?” Luke asked me, and I was surprised. I had danced with my father already. I knew he wanted to put up a show for everyone,

soft deep breathy voice, Relax, Tia,” and I relaxed. Soon

touch was gentle. How could this be the same

a while, and when the music changed to something upbeat, we returned to our – seats. He did not say anything to me until it

the right–wing because that was where Caleb stayed. We went to the left-wing. As we moved close, the decorations thinned, and, soon, it was nonexistent. Luke wasn’t lying when he said his part of the house was plain. He carried me across the hall through the corridor until we got to a large mahogany door. He managed to open it

eye, there was no need for pretence anymore. I waited for the harsh response. “You sleep in the master’s bed while I sleep in the other room,” He said gently. “No need to be nervous. I will not do anything to you. I am not in the habit of forcing myself on people. Be rest assured you are safe.” He assured me. “By the way, I bought you clothes, and they are in the walk-in closet. Your jewellery and undergarments are in the dresser. If you need anything else, let me know. Also, I will need you to list your beauty products, so I pick them on my way back” he said, and I looked at him. “Are you going

you don‘t have to answer that. Forget I asked. Won‘t ask again,” I said and did

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for something simple to wear. Soon I found an oversized t-shirt tucked away. It obviously did not belong there because it was old. I guessed the people that arranged the closet must have forgotten it there. It smelled like cinnamon, and I knew it was Luke’s. I heard the door close, and I knew Luke had left. I exited the closet and went to the bathroom. We would have to share the bathroom with the way the set-up was. I looked through the arc that separated my room from his, and I noticed that

and a pair of white lace underwear. The T-shirt was