Chapter 14
Ethan
Two weeks after the moon party, I still didn”t understand what was happening, but I was completely convinced that they were going to do something on my wedding day.
Ok, for now there was still the engagement party, I didn”t know who Nicolas Dpar was, but it was at the party that I hoped to meet him.
Unfortunately there was still someone in my thoughts, Vulture, I hadn”t seen him in months and for some reason I felt like I should talk to him before the engagement.
The times I met him, it was in the forest, so right after breakfast when I realized I was alone at home, I jumped out the bedroom window and didn”t care that I was just wearing sweatpants, I wanted to find the Vulture, the For months I would go to the forest, just to be able to see him and now I felt this need burning in my chest.
— Abutreeee! — I shouted into the clearing. — Please… ABUTREEEEE
I screamed until I lost my breath, I cried in despair, I ran, I turned into a wolf and now my paws were touching the snow directly, I didn”t know where I was or where I was going, I just wanted to run and who knows, maybe I”ll get lost completely and never but find your way home.
My body was still on fire, it was too early to be in heat again, but now I was far enough away, away from everything and everyone, no damn alpha would take advantage of my heat and no one could ever say I was weak, because at least one The only time I managed to escape.
Atop the mountain, the city spread below like a festering wound. A guttural growl erupted from my throat, echoing the revulsion gnawing at me inside. My claws sank into the cold earth, each scratch an act of defiance against the lupine rot.
“Damn you,” I growled, my voice animalistic and primal. ”They should all perish.”
A growl answered mine, cutting through the air like a sharp blade. Behind me, the white wolf of the party emerged from the shadows I would recognize anywhere, his eyes burning with fierce determination. An aura charged with energy crackled around him, echoing my own fury.
In an instant, we were both transformed. It was him, my Vulture, my destiny intertwined with his. Without hesitation, I ran toward him, the wolf”s brute strength propelling me forward. I hugged him with an intensity that surprised me, the need for connection as powerful as the anger that bound us together.
— Vulture… — I whimpered into the hug.
— Shii, I know, now I”m here.
— The twins… Javier and Andrey… all of them… — I stammered the words…
— Don”t worry, nothing happened to you, forget about it, nothing was real, treat these episodes like nightmares and know that now everything will be fine, I can protect you.
— You can”t... — I moved a little away from his hug so I could look into his golden eyes. — My father arranged another marriage for me, they”re saying I”m not going to get married and that they own me... — A sob escaped my lips. — I want to die, I want to end all this.
—Ethan, don”t be afraid, trust me.
— I trusted and you disappeared, Andrey took me for himself and then the twins and all of them together, how much longer do I have to go through this? — I let myself be overcome by despair and my body started shaking again, I was convulsing and I didn”t even know the real reason for it.
— Ethan, I”m the only alpha that calms you, I”m your alpha, just my smell leaves you alone, your predestined one, I”ll never need to touch you, just my presence, that”s what I tried to tell you about, our destinies crossed that night. — Vulture took me in his arms and kissed me and his kiss was perfect, it was as if the universe was opening up before my eyes, throwing me from the top of the mountain and making me walk on the clouds, feeling all of this in just a few seconds.
It was him, I needed Abutre, my heart was his and nothing and no one could break our connection. Now I knew the truth and when he released his pheromones my body calmed down, without him needing to touch me, without any carnal act, just with his smell.
None of the alphas explained this to me, I was used by everyone, yes, now I knew and I couldn”t even imagine how I would react to them.
— Sleep my white wolf, sleep and meet your dreams, you will see me soon, but maybe you won”t recognize me, I am yours and you are mine, we are one.
In the blink of an eye I was in a flower field and beside me a white wolf.
“My alpha... my only love, it”s you that I love, from the first moment, it”s always been you and it will always be you.”
When I woke up in the late afternoon, I was in my room, my body was sore, I heard noises in the house and I forced myself to open my eyes, it was at that moment that Andrey entered my room smiling. Zero privacy after all.
— Get ready, you need to go to the wedding party. — His voice was cold, contrasting with his smile.
- I do not want to go. — I said, trying not to give myself away when I spoke.
— Ethan, you need to go, we’ll be able to claim you on the wedding day, today we can’t do anything yet.
— If you claim me, will I get my children back? Will I be able to create Orion and Clara? — I asked and his gaze softened.
— Yes, you will, you will be able to raise your children in the company of Javier, we will all be together, no one will separate us.
- Thanks. — I smiled, feeling a lump forming in my throat, it was over, they had managed to leave me at their mercy.
Andrey got even closer and kissed me, I didn”t respond, I stayed still while the tears ran down my face.
— It”s going to be okay... — he whispered against my lips.
Everything wasn”t going to be okay, anything that came from them would never be good. my body shook, with fear and repulsion, in heat I could be an irrational animal that accepted any stray taming me, but now, I was in possession of my mental faculties and I was not going to allow them to give me direction on what I should do. make my life.
My life was mine alone.
Next to my bed, there was a white suit with yellow details, that”s what I was going to wear, the white shoes matching the outfit were in the box on the side table.
I looked at the items and wondered if Nicolas Dpar could really make me happy, as happy as I deserved and needed to be.
I held the chain I had received from Vulture between my fingers. ”What should I do?”
I took a cold shower to put my ideas in place and got ready properly. I can”t say it was really a party, it was more of a formal presentation at the top of the leaders.
When I entered the room, several looks came my way, including that of a masked man who was at the center of everything. He walked calmly towards me and I smiled.
I enter the room and am immediately enveloped by a sea of ??white and gold. Diaphanous fabrics drape the ceiling, creating an ethereal effect, as if we were in a dream. The tables, dressed in impeccable white linen, shine in the light of candles and golden candelabras. Lush floral arrangements, in shades of white and cream, exude a delicate perfume that intoxicates the senses.
In the center of the room, a raised stage displays an enigmatic figure: the groom, dressed in an impeccable suit with yellow details, identical to mine. But what catches the most attention is the white mask that covers his face, hiding his identity and arousing everyone”s curiosity.
The atmosphere is one of mystery and expectation. The guests, elegantly dressed in formal attire, whisper among themselves, trying to guess who is hiding behind the mask. The soft music, played by a string quartet, creates a romantic and sophisticated atmosphere.
I feel a mix of admiration and apprehension as I watch the masked groom. His proud posture and elegant gestures reveal a strong and enigmatic personality.
As I walk through the ballroom, greeting guests and exchanging pleasantries, I can”t take my eyes off the groom. I feel a strange connection to him, as if we share a secret. The mask, instead of pushing him away, seems to bring him closer to me, creating an invisible bond.
He could wear a mask covering his entire face, but I would recognize those eyes anywhere in the world, I would recognize his scent from miles away.
— Nice young Ethan, my name is Nicolas Carter Dpar. — He reached out his hand to me and I took it.
- The pleasure is all mine. — My father nudged me — I”m honored to have been chosen.
— Thank you, but there are more things in our contract that need to be discussed, one of them I mentioned to your father and he told me about some concerns, can I have a moment alone with you and your father before we make the engagement official?
— Obviously yes, I was really hoping for that. — My father said it seriously and my heart froze.
I walked right behind my father and then he called Javier with his hands. Soon, a thousand things started going through my mind and none of them were good.
The four of us enter the office and upon crossing the threshold, my eyes widen at the magnificence unfolding before me. Raw stone walls, imposing and cold, contrast with the delicacy of the gold details that adorn every corner of this office. Crystal chandeliers, like suspended constellations, sparkle under the soft light that filters through the white silk curtains, creating a play of shadows and sparkles that mesmerizes.
A large mahogany table, polished to reflect the gold of the lamps, dominates the center of the room. On it, carefully chosen art objects rest like treasures: a bronze sculpture, an antique globe, a cut crystal inkwell. Each piece tells a story, a fragment of the lives of those who work here.
Solid wood bookshelves, which rise to the vaulted ceiling, display a collection of leather-bound books, their gold-embossed titles promising knowledge and adventure. White velvet armchairs, with gold details, invite relaxation and contemplation.
A Persian rug, with intricate designs in shades of beige and gold, warms the polished marble floor. A stone fireplace, with crackling flames, radiates warmth and comfort, creating a welcoming contrast with the grandeur of the environment.
— I hope I haven”t alarmed everyone. — Nicolas said and turned to us.
— It didn”t alarm. — My father confirmed with a weak smile.
- Excellent. — Nicolas walked to the table and we followed him, sitting on chairs in front of him. — The papers have already been drawn up and as Javier is responsible for every document in this city, it is natural for him to be present.
— What papers? — Javier asked apprehensively.
— That of the marriage agreement and the marriage itself. Nicolas smiled. — Your father told me everything, even about the two puppies that are in your possession, Javier. — Nicolas opened a wooden box and took out a cigar. — I smelled it too, I know what”s going on in your house and I imagine no one has explained to Ethan that living with four alphas is dangerous.
— We didn’t mark him. — Javier defended himself.
Marking him didn”t really mark him, but what they did to me would be difficult to forget, I would never be able to heal from what was done and I knew that if I went into heat today I would give myself in without thinking twice.
— It wouldn”t take long to happen, when would it happen? In marriage I imagine, to claim it. — I heard Nicolas laugh. — Javier, the deal is very simple, Ethan marries me, you give the children to him and forget he exists.
— That”s not fair, you can”t want me to give up my children. — Javier said, almost raising his voice.
— By law, when an omega has his first marriage ruined he can ask for whatever he wants in the second and I imagine he wants the children. — Nicolas turned his gaze to me. — Do you want the children?
— I want, Javier has been kind, he lets me see my children, but I wanted more time with both of them. — I tried to be gentle and not awaken the beast beside me.
— Javier, you can”t keep Ethan among you, I told you to stay away from my son and none of you listened to me, I wouldn”t allow this little shame under my roof and even more so knowing that Ethan is unhappy. — My father for the first time showed disgust and repulsion in his speech, I imagine he was lying or being strong this whole time.
— He”s not unhappy, we”re all looking out for him. — Javier defended himself.
— Sign Javier. — My father said in a tone of authority.
Javier was upset, but inside that room without being able to tell his brothers what was happening, he ended up signing.
— Ethan, sign your name alongside mine. — Nicolas asked and I did.
I looked at Javier, pretending to be sad that I would never be able to feel in the face of the situation.
— It”s okay Ethan, they set us up. — Javier contacted and smiled awkwardly. — Reid, we knew he was your son and we asked you to keep him and you denied us.
— I denied it, I had plans to show my son the city, to teach him a profession here, to introduce him to someone and it could have been one of you, but first I wanted to train him, but he barely got home and everyone started to let their hair down. pheromones, with Nicolas, I know he can have the peace he needs.
— He is known for killing his companions Reid! — Javier shouted the words.
— That”s true, I”ll kill anyone who betrays me, but I think we”re fed up with betrayals around here, keep your claws away from Ethan and everything will be fine. — Nicolas looked at him seriously. — If you”ll excuse me, I need to mark my fiancé, before you do it and finish destroying his life.
Javier left the office slamming the door, my father looked at me with regret and I lowered my head.
When we were alone I looked at him, I was afraid of the mask and I doubted myself.
— I have two identities as you noticed, I”m responsible for taking criminals to their proper destination, I”m the one who cleans up the whole mess. —He held my hand. — I”m also the one who brings security to our city, I do political work alongside humans and they only provide me with what I need to keep Mist Hill secret and moving forward with technology.
— Can a wolf live in civilization? — I asked awkwardly.
— You can, but after training. The transformation does not always occur when they want it, so if you are trained and know how to control the transformation, you can live in the presence of humans. — He took off the mask.
— Vulture… — I sighed his name with extreme relief.
— I promised I would get rid of them.
- We are married? — I asked, looking at the papers.
— We are, but in society”s eyes, this is just an engagement, you”ll have to go back to your father”s house and wait until the date, when the time comes I swear you”ll never have to go through that again.
— Promise? — I asked, getting even closer to him.
— With my life. — Nicolas hugged me and at that moment I felt his teeth digging into my neck, at first I wanted to scream, but in the next moment the pain disappeared and everything went black, I lost consciousness at the same moment.