Introduction
Alice est une patineuse artistique de dix-huit ans, à la silhouette magnifique. Sa carrière est sur le point d'atteindre son apogée lorsque son cruel beau-père la vend à une famille riche, les Sullivan, pour devenir l'épouse de leur plus jeune fils. Alice suppose qu'il y a une raison pour laquelle un homme séduisant veut épouser une fille étrange, surtout si la famille fait partie d'une organisation criminelle bien connue. Trouvera-t-elle le moyen de faire fondre les cœurs de glace pour qu'ils la laissent partir ? Ou pourra-t-elle s'échapper avant qu'il ne soit trop tard ?
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Chapter 1
Chère lectrice, cher lecteur,
Avant de commencer cette histoire, je tiens à vous avertir sur son contenu. Je ne la recommande pas aux personnes de moins de 18 ans. En plus de ses scènes torrides, toute l'intrigue pourrait être perturbante. Si cela ne vous dérange pas, alors bonne lecture !
Alice
Je me précipitai hors du bâtiment abritant la salle d'entraînement des patineurs, essayant désespérément de quitter le club sans pleurer. Tout le monde avait toujours été si adorable avec moi. J'avais reçu un magnifique collier de mon équipe en souvenir du temps passé ensemble.
Partir était incroyablement difficile. Mes entraîneurs avaient été à mes côtés pendant de nombreuses années, mais dire au revoir à mon meilleur ami, Lucas, était le plus dur. Nous avions patiné ensemble depuis l'âge de quatre ans. Nous avions participé à notre premier championnat junior ensemble, et depuis, nous avions toujours concouru. Nous avions essayé de patiner en couple quelques fois et nous nous étions rapidement habitués l'un à l'autre. Nos entraîneurs nous avaient suggéré de tenter les compétitions en duo, mais j'étais plus heureuse en tant que patineuse artistique solo.
« Alice, attends ! »
Je fermai les yeux en l'entendant m'appeler. Je me retournai pour le voir courir vers moi. Ses cheveux blonds étaient en bataille et ses yeux bleus, remplis de larmes, reflétaient sa tristesse.
Il essayait de reprendre son souffle. Je savais qu'il était amoureux de moi depuis un moment, et récemment, j'avais commencé à penser à lui davantage en envisageant de devenir sa petite amie. Il était le seul garçon avec qui j'avais jamais été proche, et je l'aimais beaucoup. Je pouvais me voir tomber amoureuse de lui, peut-être un jour.
Mais il était trop tard pour envisager de commencer une relation avec lui. Je savais que me disputer avec mon beau-père pouvait avoir de graves conséquences, et c'est moi qui en souffrirais, pas lui. Je n'avais pas le choix ; je devais partir.
« N’as-tu pas pensé à rester ? Il y a de nombreuses excellentes universités à Montréal. Pourquoi penses-tu qu'une université américaine est meilleure ? »
Je ne trouvais pas les mots pour lui répondre. À la place, je m'approchai, le serrai fort dans mes bras et m'accrochai à lui aussi longtemps que je pouvais.
Quand j'entendis le bus approcher, je le lâchai, l'embrassai sur la joue et montai rapidement dans le véhicule.
Je choisis un siège de l'autre côté du bus. Je savais que regarder sa silhouette triste, espérant que je change d'avis, me briserait complètement. J'essuyai mes larmes et essayai de voir le paysage familier à travers mes yeux embués, mais je ne voyais rien.
Je descendis du bus un arrêt avant ma rue. Je voulais marcher un peu, espérant que cela clarifierait mon esprit, mais je me sentais toujours pareil en rentrant chez moi.
Quand je passai la porte d'entrée, j'entendis la voix de ma mère. « Alice, c'est toi ? Viens manger. »
Je ne dis pas un mot. Je n'étais pas sûre qu'elle ait préparé le dîner pour nous tous, mais je me dirigeai vers la salle à manger et m'assis. Trois assiettes de repas cuisinés nous attendaient.
Je n'étais pas surprise de voir mon beau-père déjà assis là.
Je le détestais. Il ne m'avait jamais touchée physiquement, mais je le détestais pour les années de maltraitance mentale qu'il m'avait infligées et pour le tort émotionnel et physique qu'il avait causé à ma mère, ce qui avait conduit à sa maladie. Mais maintenant, après qu'il ait ruiné mon avenir, j'avais l'impression que je pourrais le torturer à mort. Je restai silencieuse lorsque je l'entendis parler.
« Alice, j'ai parlé aux Sullivans de toi. Ils ne voient pas d'inconvénient à ce que tu continues le patinage artistique et ont accepté ta demande d'étudier à l'université. Ils ont dit que tu es libre d'en choisir une, et ils paieront pour ça. »
Je ne répondis pas. Il resta silencieux tandis que ma mère s'asseyait également.
« Je t'envoie dans un bon endroit, Alice. Ce sont l'une des familles les plus riches de Los Angeles. Ils te donneront tout ce que nous n'avons jamais pu te donner. »
Alors qu'il continuait, je posai mes couverts. J'avais besoin de me retenir de parler.
Il soupira alors que je sentais son regard sur moi. « Tu sais que nous n'avons pas d'autre choix. J'aimerais que nous en ayons un, » dit-il douloureusement.
C'en était trop. J'avais l'impression que ma colère allait me consumer si je restais silencieuse. Je me levai soudainement et frappai la table.
« Charles, es-tu conscient de ce que tu m'as fait ? Comment oses-tu dire que tu n'avais pas d'autre choix ? Je suis ta belle-fille. Est-ce pour cela que tu m'as élevée ? Pour me vendre quand tu manques d'argent ? »
Je lui criai dessus, mes mains tremblantes.
« Calme-toi, Alice. Tu auras tout ce que tu veux, et les dettes et les faveurs que je dois à ces gens seront réglées. Cet accord est bénéfique pour nous deux. »
« Qu'est-ce que j'ai à voir avec tes affaires louches ? Pourquoi moi ? Es-tu conscient que tu me forces à me marier ? Te rends-tu compte que c'est contre ma volonté ? C'est ma vie, bon sang. Ma carrière, mes rêves — tout le travail acharné depuis que je suis petite n'a servi à rien. »
Il détourna simplement le regard, comme s'il s'en fichait. Je jetai un coup d'œil à ma mère, qui baissa la tête. Finalement, Charles se tourna vers moi.
« Tu vas avoir une bonne vie, » déclara-t-il.
« Une bonne vie ? Tu penses vraiment que je suis si naïve que je ne peux pas voir de quoi il s'agit ? Qui achète un être humain de nos jours ? Achètent-ils mes organes internes ? Ont-ils l'intention de m'utiliser comme prostituée ou comme esclave domestique ? »
Cette fois, il rit.
« Où as-tu eu cette idée ? Tu seras un membre de leur famille. Ils vont prendre soin de toi. »
« Je ne vais nulle part ! » criai-je. « Tu m'entends ? Tu es un perdant, un salaud. Je ne te laisserai pas profiter de moi. J'ai ma vie et ma carrière, et je continuerai à vivre ici — même si cela signifie aller à la police pour te dénoncer. »
Je le pointai du doigt, mais la peur m'empêcha de parler davantage lorsqu'il se leva et me poussa contre le mur. Il me saisit par le cou. J'avais envie de pleurer, mais je ne voulais pas montrer de faiblesse.
« Tais-toi, petite peste ! Tu pars demain. Ne me fais pas me répéter si tu veux rester entière ! »
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