Chapter 6 Chapter 6

Bella.

I stare at my reflection in the mirror and deeply sigh. The marks on my face have disappeared but the wound on my hand is still scabbing. I have been doing everything to hide it because they will question why I am not healing.

Wolves heal fast and if I had one, I wouldn't have a scar on me.

It's been a long week, scooped in my room. I still can't believe they were about to hurt me because of a man who doesn't give a shit about me.

Now, adding to that man's cruelty, turns out I am not safe in his house either. His enemies are coming after me and I am not sure if that money is worth my death.

I wear a white dress with long sleeves and exit the bathroom. How come Hunter hasn't come to see me yet? He is always the one to wake me up every morning.

Does he always live here?

I walk out of my room and cautiously take the stairs to the living room. However, the sight of two people pressed against the wall causes me to stop instantly.

My heart sinks in my stomach as I silently watch them literally devour each other. Why does that feel uncomfortable?

Is she his mate?

My palms unconsciously clench on the rails and the hunger I had just disappears.

Fuck. I am messed up. When did I start feeling weird for a guy just because he was the first person to be nice to me?

I quickly turn around to go back to my room, but stop when I realize someone was behind me all along.

Fucking Lorenzo.

The man stares at the couple downstairs and his unreadable gaze turns to me.

Fuck. It's embarrassing. What if he thinks I have a crush on his beta?

Urgh. I am so stupid.

Disregarding my earlier decision, I turn around and continue walking downstairs. I have to get a grip on myself.

At the sound of my footsteps, the kissing couples break apart and stare at me with wide eyes. Especially, Hunter.

The guy stares at me expectantly. It is as if he wants me to say something but I don't know what to say either.

I watch as his eyes turn soft and sigh.

"Hey, Bella, sorry for that. We should have kept it in our room" Hunter apologizes and the love bites on his neck cause discomfort in my chest

Seriously though? What's wrong with me?

"It's okay," I force a smile and wave at them dismissively. Couldn't he at least put on a shirt? Is she his mate?

There are no mating marks on their necks.

The guys follow me to the breakfast table, and Enzo arrives a while later.

I can cut the tension in the room with a knife. I can feel a deep gaze on me but I don't dare look up.

"How are you feeling now?" Hunter starts a conversation and I look at him with a soft smile.

I can't be mad at them. I have no right.

"Better," I say, and drink from the juice. "Thanks for asking"

"That's good," he responds, and the table remains quiet again. Goddess, who is the woman? Why isn't she saying anything?

"So, you are the mysterious Luna?" There, she talked. "You are pretty," she says when I look up, and I almost groan. What's the point of being pretty without a wolf?

Maybe if I had a wolf my mate wouldn't have left me. I wouldn't be stuck in a loveless marriage right now.

"Thank you," I mutter and return my eyes to the plate in front of me.

It seems as if everyone is immersed in their thoughts. I sneak a glance at Enzo and he hasn't touched his food yet.

Enzo is no longer rude to me since that attack. He still keeps his distance and I am not complaining about that. I wonder what he is typing on his phone. Is he texting his mate?

I groan at the continuous knocking on my door and wonder who the impatient person is

Gracie and Hunter knock gently and only come in after I respond. So, who might that be?

I grab the nearest robe and walk back to my room.

I pull the door open only to find his clenched fist raised in the air ready to bang again. I stare at Enzo in frustration but I don't talk. Can't he be a little soft?

I have no right to talk to this man or appear in his space. What the fuck does he want in my stupid space?

Enzo invites himself into my room, and I remain at the doorway staring at him.

I silently watch him sit on the couch as if it's the most natural thing to do. I have been here for three weeks and this man has never entered this room.

"Let's talk," he says, and I leave the door open and walk to the bed. Who knows what he has in mind? These men can't be trusted.

"You are eighteen," Enzo says, staring at me, and I nod. "What do you intend to do with your life? Do you want to join college or work?" My brows deeply furrow, and I wonder why he is asking these questions.

How is that any of his business? Anyway, I need to think about my future.

I am not going back to my pack and I am sure my parents don't give a fuck. College is not an option either. I mean, how am I gonna pay for it when I don't have a job or money?

So, job it is.

"For now, work will do," I respond, and he instantly gets up.

"Good. Get dressed and meet me in my office"

I knock on his office door and walk in when he nods.

Enzo's eyes trail my body longer than it's needed, and I feel self-conscious. Did I dress incorrectly? I wore a yellow crop top and high-waisted black jean shorts.

" Sit down," the man points at the chair before him, and I do as told. I stare at the countless files on his desk and wonder what they are for.

I don't know much about his family. The only thing I knew was the rumors about some scarred ugly alpha.

"You are already exposed to danger, and I can't promise you that whatever happened at that party won't happen again. I am in a dangerous business that brings a lot of enemies on my back. Before, I had nothing to lose. His hard gaze remains on me, and I am sure he must hate my existence right now.

What about your mate?

"Take this" Enzo places two guns in front of me and three daggers. I hold in my surprise because goddess knows, I can't hurt anyone. "Make sure they are loaded every second and never leave them behind." I grab the cool metal and feel sad.

How fast life changes. Looks like those five million will come with great hardship.

"Keep this card, and your new car is in the garage," I stare at the keys and the black card, and look at him in wonder. Is he doing this out of guilt?

"Lastly, tomorrow we are leaving for the royal pack. Stay beside me at all times and make sure your ring is fixed perfectly on your finger." My gaze lowers to his left hand, and he has a matching ring to mine.

I think my job as his wife is yet to begin.

"During the period we are married, wherever I go, you go. If I fly out of the country you tag along, when I go to war, you fight beside me. If it's the company I am going to, you come with me too. Remember, you should always be beside me. Unless I say otherwise "

Am I allowed to talk to him now? It looks like I will be very much into his business.

"Ask" Enzo grumbles as if he just read my mind.

"Am I allowed to talk to you?"

"The rules don't apply anymore. Go get ready, we are leaving at six in the morning"