Introduction
Alice es una hermosa patinadora artística de dieciocho años. Su carrera está a punto de culminar cuando su cruel padrastro la vende a una familia adinerada, los Sullivan, para que se convierta en la esposa de su hijo menor. Alice asume que hay una razón por la que un hombre apuesto quiere casarse con una chica extraña, especialmente si la familia forma parte de una conocida organización criminal. ¿Encontrará la manera de derretir los corazones helados y dejarla ir? ¿O podrá escapar antes de que sea demasiado tarde?
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Maria MW
Chapter 1
Queridos lectores, antes de que lean esta historia, me gustaría advertirles que contiene contenido que no recomiendo para menores de 18 años. Tiene algunas escenas subidas de tono o escenas que podrían ser perturbadoras.
Alice
Salí corriendo del edificio de la sala de entrenamiento de los patinadores, tratando de contener mis lágrimas de despedida. Fueron tan amables conmigo, como siempre. Recibí un hermoso collar de mi equipo para recordar el tiempo que pasé con ellos.
Fue muy difícil irme. Mis entrenadores estuvieron conmigo durante tres años, pero dejar a mi mejor amigo, Lucas, fue lo más difícil. Hemos patinado juntos desde que teníamos cuatro años.
Competimos juntos en nuestro primer Campeonato Junior, y desde entonces siempre aparecimos en competiciones juntos. Intentamos patinar en pareja algunas veces, y nos acostumbramos el uno al otro rápidamente. Nuestros entrenadores dijeron que podríamos intentar competir como dúo, pero yo era más feliz como patinadora individual.
—Alice, espera.
Cerré los ojos cuando lo escuché gritar. Me giré para verlo corriendo hacia mí. Su cabello rubio estaba desordenado y sus ojos azules estaban llenos de tristeza.
Jadeaba por aire. Sabía que sentía más que amistad hacia mí y últimamente estaba pensando en intentar estar con él, ya que era el único chico con el que me había acercado tanto, y a mí también me gustaba. Pensé que quizás podría enamorarme de él más adelante.
Pero pensar en eso era demasiado tarde. Sabía que discutir con mi padrastro terminaría mal, y yo sería la víctima, no él. No había otra opción. Tenía que irme.
—¿No pensaste en quedarte? Hay tantas buenas universidades en Montreal. ¿Por qué crees que Estados Unidos es mejor?
No pude responderle con palabras. Simplemente me acerqué, lo abracé y lo mantuve apretado.
Cuando escuché que el autobús venía, lo solté; le besé la mejilla y me subí al vehículo apresuradamente.
Me senté al otro lado. Sabía que no podía mirar su figura triste a través de la ventana. Eso me habría roto completamente.
Me limpié las lágrimas y traté de ver el paisaje familiar, pero no vi nada.
Me bajé del autobús una parada antes de lo que debía. Quería caminar un poco, esperando despejar mi mente, pero seguía en el mismo estado cuando llegué a casa.
Cuando entré por la puerta principal, escuché a mi mamá.
—Alice, ¿eres tú? Ven a cenar.
No dije una palabra. Ni siquiera estaba segura de que realmente hubiera hecho la cena para todos nosotros, pero simplemente me dirigí al comedor y me senté. Había tres platos de comida cocinada esperándonos.
No me sorprendió que mi padrastro ya estuviera sentado allí.
Lo odiaba; nunca me tocó. Lo odiaba por los años de abuso mental que me causó, y por el daño mental y físico que le causó a mi madre.
Pero ahora, después de que tomó esta decisión, sentí que nunca más quería verlo. No me moví en absoluto cuando escuché su voz.
—Alice, hablé con los Sullivan por ti. No les importa si continúas patinando sobre hielo, y también aceptaron tu solicitud de que quieres ir a la universidad. Dijeron que puedes estudiar lo que quieras.
No le respondí. Se quedó en silencio mientras mi mamá también se sentaba.
—Tendrás un buen lugar, Alice. Son una de las familias más ricas de Los Ángeles. Te van a dar todo lo que nosotros nunca pudimos.
Mientras continuaba, dejé mis cubiertos. Necesitaba contenerme para no hablar.
Suspiró, mientras sentía su mirada fijada en mí.
—Sabes que no tenemos otra opción.
Y eso fue suficiente. Sentí que si no lo dejaba salir, la ira me mataría. Me levanté de repente y golpeé la mesa.
—Charles, ¿eres consciente de lo que me has hecho? ¿Cómo te atreves a decir que no tenías otra opción? Soy tu hijastra. ¿Para esto me criaste? ¿Para venderme cuando te falta dinero?
Le grité, temblando de ira.
—Tranquila, Alice. Conseguirás todo lo que quieras, y mis deudas y favores serán pagados. Este acuerdo es beneficioso para ambos.
—¿Qué tengo yo que ver con tus negocios turbios? ¿Por qué yo? ¿Eres consciente de que me estás obligando a casarme? ¿Eres consciente de que esto es en contra de mi voluntad? Esta es mi vida, por el amor de Dios. Mi carrera, mis sueños, todo ese trabajo duro desde que era pequeña fue en vano.
Él simplemente miró hacia otro lado, como si no le importara. Miré a mi mamá, quien bajó la cabeza. Finalmente, Charles se volvió hacia mí.
—Vas a tener una buena vida.
—¿Una buena vida? ¿Crees que soy tan estúpida que no puedo ver de qué se trata todo esto? ¿Quién demonios compra a un ser humano hoy en día? ¿Necesitan mis órganos internos? ¿Quieren usarme como prostituta o esclava doméstica?
Él se rio esta vez.
—¿De dónde lo sacaste? Serás un miembro de su familia. Ellos van a cuidarte.
—No voy a ir a ninguna parte. ¿Me oyes? Eres un perdedor, un imbécil. No voy a dejar que saques dinero de mí. Tengo mi vida, tengo mi carrera y voy a continuar mi vida aquí. Incluso si tengo que llamar a la policía para que me ayude.
Grité, pero tuve que detenerme, ya que él se levantó y me arrastró hacia la pared. Me sostuvo del cuello. Sentí ganas de llorar, pero no quería mostrarle eso.
—Te vas mañana. No me hagas repetirlo si quieres quedarte entera.
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Visitante
hermosa historia. que será el padre de la protagonista
09/19/2025 01:21Visitante
me encantó
09/16/2025 01:27Visitante
quiero ver que pasa cuando vuelvan a verse
07/29/2025 15:58Visitante
muy buena historia y apenas comienzo a leerla
07/23/2025 20:46Visitante
Una historia que tiene de todo un poco: suspenso, intriga, pasión, romance, etc
07/16/2025 16:24Visitante
me tiene atrapada la intriga de saber quien es el verdadero papá
07/13/2025 03:18Visitante
excelente historia
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