Chapter 5 Chapter 5
Bride?
I whispered, What are you talking about?
“You are the chosen one,” he said calmly.
Then, without looking back, “Follow me.”
We stepped outside.
Your parents didn’t explain it to you? he asked.
“No,” I said shivering
“They sold you to me,” he said flatly. “That’s all you need to know.”
My chest tightened, but no tears came. I had run out of those a long time ago.
I searched his face for something that would make this easier to understand.
But there was no emotion
As if transactions like this were ordinary to him.
As if I were nothing but an item
We arrived at a massive room lit by chandeliers, silk sheets spread across a king-sized bed.
“The rules are simple,” he said. “You are my bride. You will stay in this wing. You will not approach me unless I call for you. you will not interfere in pack matters. Do whatever you want—as long as you stay out of my way.”
I waited for something else maybe a threat or a warning, but he said nothing more.
His eyes dropped to my hand.
He grabbed my wrist.
“What happened here?”
“It was just a cut.”
He studied it longer than necessary.
“You’re human"
As if he had expected something else entirely.
I swallowed.
“Is that a problem?”
He didn’t answer immediately.
“It complicates things,” he said at last.
Complicates what?
But he had already stepped back, retreating into that calm mask of his.
His grip tightened slightly.
“Strange…”
He turned to leave.
What if I’m hungry? I asked.
He paused but didn’t look at me.
“You won’t be.”
I watched his back as he walked away, tall and composed, and for a strange second I wondered if he ever felt anything at all — anger, desire, regret.
Or if he had buried those things long ago.
The mansion felt bigger after he left.
Quieter.
As if the walls themselves answered to him.
Then he walked away.
.
I then sat down in the bed, studying the room in silence-and then suddenly a knock sounded.
A young woman stood outside.
“The Alpha assigned me to you,” she said with a small bow. “I’m Ava. Your personal maid.”
“I don’t need one.”
“It wasn’t a request, Luna Amanda.”
She smiled politely.
“The Alpha said you will accompany him to the council this evening. Before that, we’ll go shopping. You may choose anything you like. But first, you need to eat. Follow me.”
I then followed her to a dining room with all the food delicacies I could think of.
The table looked like something from a royal banquet — silver trays, crystal glasses, dishes I couldn’t even name.
I hesitated for half a second, I was surprised if all these was just for me.
Ava watched me carefully, as though observing an experiment.
I ignored it.
Hunger was louder than pride.
I didn’t wait for permission. I started eating everything present there I wanted to taste every food , foods i had never tasted before, Ava eyes widened in suprise, " I think you need to calm down Luna"
But I didn't care , I made sure I ate half of every dish on the table until all the plates were half filled.
After I finished eating, she led me to the bathroom.
When I came out, I chose one of the many dresses laid neatly in the wardrobe and slipped it on.
stared at my reflection for longer than necessary.
The girl in the mirror looked soo composed
The faint curve of the tattoo along my skin seemed darker under the soft lighting.
I traced it lightly with my fingers.
It felt warm, like it was coming alive or something.
I told myself it was just my imagination.
Just as we were about to leave, a shadow fell across the doorway.
Alpha Damon stepped inside.
Ava immediately bowed and left us alone.
“I assume she explained everything,” he said.
He held out a black card.
“Use it" and make yourself in the best way presentable, many eyes would be present , and what they see would be better their first impression of you, do not make a bad impression.
“You didn't have to bring it yourself," I said, collecting the card, but he said nothing.
His gaze shifted downward-This time my tattoo was glowing.
Like it was alive. His eyes darkened.
Slowly, he grabbed my wrist.
The cut was gone.
No scar.
No mark.
His breathing changed.
My pulse quickened, though I wasn’t sure why.
“You don’t heal like a human,” he said quietly.
His thumb brushed the glowing mark.
He stepped back immediately.
Silence filled the room.
When he looked at me again, there was no calm left in his eyes.
“What did I bring into my pack?”
And for the first time the Devil Alpha looked uncertain
