Bride of the Cursed Alpha (Auren and Lucien)

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

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

His eyes n

eyes narrowed slightly. "Don't call me that Just Lucien is fine"

"Okay... Lucien."

He jerked his head when I called him by his name just like that. Like he was taken

by surprise. Did he blush slightly? He turned to leave before I could see it. However, he paused at the door. “And for the love of the moon, stop looking at me like that."

"Like what?" I asked, genuinely confused.

"With moon eyes," he said in a frustrated voice. Then he was gone, leaving me standing there, more confused than ever.

-What is moon

is moon eyes?" I manered, wondering if Alpha Lucien was talking in riddles.

I stayed in my room for a few hours, contemplating if I should take a tour of the rest of the house. But since this was my first day, I restrained myself. 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 footsteps infront of my room. The door opened and I saw the same maid ptering my room who had brought chicken soup for me for breakfast. She beamed at me and bowed.

"I've got lunch for you, Lady Auren," she said

"1-1 licked my lips. "I can eat in the kitchen. You don't have to bring my food here.

"Oh no, we can't defy Alpha's orders," she said with a smile in her eyes..

Alpha's order? "What is your name!" I asked as she placed the food for me on the table.noveldrama

"Tin Viviana, but you can call me Vivi. And I'll be your mail-in-waiting"

ate lunch, I wanted to stroll in the 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 door. I opened it to find Tarian standing there. "Hi" I said, surprised.

He nodded tightly. Then he took a phone out of his pocket and gave it to me. "Alpha Lucien has given it to me for you."

I stared at the device for a long moment because I had never had one for myself.

"I have stored two numbers for you. Mines and Alpha Lucien's"

"Thank you," I said. "But I don't need it

His brows furrowed. "You'll need it someday. This place is huge and you may get lost. So keep it" Then he gave use a black card. "That's for you in

A phone and a mind Stunned, I stared at the card. "I won't be needing money for

He pursed his lips. "Please keep it. These are Alpha's orders. This is a no-limut card. You don't know what she-wolves would do to have it, and you

I didn't argue with lum and took it because I could understand that be was working on his Alpha's ordens. "Okay..."”

"Oh and Alpha Lucien will be taking you for a chanty event in the evening In my mind. And shock.

san added. Saying that he left, leaving me with a thousand questions

What kind of charity event! Why was I supposed to accompany him! It was so out of my league. I had never attended the ball in my pack attend a charity event with an Alpha. Nervousness gruwed me inside and I began pacing the room Suddenly the phone in my hand started rin and I saw Alpha Lucien's name fashing on the screen. Swallowing hard. I picked it up "H-hello” I rasped. I wanted to ask him about the event. but words just didn't come out

"I'm sure that Tarian has told you about the charity event in the evening" he said in a clipped tone

(—yes” I replied nervously. "But why do I need to attend it, Alpha Lucien' I haven't ever attended fancy events in my life"

"I asked you to call me Lucien he growled.

I clenched my teeth, shuddering because of his anger. "Sorry. Lucien❞

"Now that we are past it, you will attend the charity event

ent just to show the world that we are infatuated with each other. After the party.

I'll bring you back to my house and we won't leave it for the next two days"

My eyes widened, hoping he could understand how tense and terrified I was. "Wh-why?"

He gritted hay teeth. "So that everyone believes that we are truly falling in love with each other. And once we are home, other than Vivi and Tarian. no one would be allowed to meet you. While people are going to think that we are spending time." cough "exploring each other." cough reality, you will stay away from me, okay?"