The Alpha's Contracted Bride

" Don't you dare give everyone that look? Try to smile Rissa. It's your wedding day " Henley, Larissa's adopted father informed her coldly as he escorted her to the alter. Larissa Henley walks through the aisle with a small smile on her face. Her face radiating under the artificial lights of the large registry. When she arrived at the altar she realized Rome, her groom hasn't arrived. With a low sigh of frustration, she sagged her shoulder and waited. Low murmurs now settle down the large hall. Panicked setting in on the bride. ' What if Rome decided not to show up? ' She asked herself Inwardly with doubt but her thought was soon put to a stop at that very moment. The sound of his car skidding to a stop got to her hearing and so suddenly her heart dropped to her stomach when she perceived his loamy Cologne and Alpha scent. Rome Zoe appears at the entrance seconds later in his black expensive suit. By the little frown on his face, as he made his way forward, Larissa knows he is displeased just like always. Stealing everyone's breath just as usual, Rome Zoe, the Alpha of Zoe pack walk through the aisle. A man of very few words but a lot of actions. Handsome in an understated way with his dark hair gleaming under the lights. He soon stood before his bride but didn't look at her face. He behaves as though she isn't there. Swallowing a couple of lumps that has now mysteriously formed in her throat, Larissa overheard the thick voice of her groom. " Make it snappy priest. I still got some schedules " " Of course Alpha Rome " The priest was quick to say. He knew much more than to annoy the grumpy Alpha of Zoe pack. Without any delay, the couple exchanges their vows and rings. All this time Rome didn't make eye contact with his woman until he heard from the priest. " Now you may kiss your bride Alpha Rome " Abruptly Larissa stiffened. She had practiced for three months this part after learning she was being bethroed but not mated to the sadistic Alpha from birth. Her heart was thudding when Rome turn his Amber eyes and lay them upon her. With a low gasp escaping her lips, she felt the warm touch from her new husband that makes her skin burns. Instantly she shivers in his arms when he pulled her into his embrace. The feelings of Rome Zoe touching her render her knees useless. Unconsciously she shut her eyes and lean over to him, Allowing him to take the lead just like he did with everything. His lips came in contact with hers and forced it open. With lust swirling around them invisibly, Larissa opens her mouth wider. It feels like hell and at the same time heaven. He isn't just anyone. His lips taste juicy and his chest is so solid. Larissa took no time before losing herself in his arms. With reckless abandonment she curled up her hands around his neck and moan more softly, forgetting entirely that they have an audience. " Larissa? " She heard the stern voice of her adopted father and that pulled her back to reality. Her jaw dropped when she realized the kiss had stopped but she was somehow holding Rome hostage. Immediately she jerked away from him, in that process losing her footing. Rome was quick to hold her wrist at the nick of time, slamming her back to himself. With that swift movement, their lips locked again as thou moon goddess permitted it. Rome was aware of his new wife's clumsiness. He had done a lot of research about her before signing the marriage contract. Slowly he held her decanter waist and pull her backward as he sensed her fear and shivers. " Tha..nk you " She mutters weakly to him but he didn't answer. He just doesn't speak anyhow. With his hands curling more tenderly, Rome releases his hold on her and steps backward. A frown etched his feature when he stare down later at his wristwatch. Abruptly Larissa knows he would leave at that moment. She stare at him thoroughly, expecting him to give goodbye words or something but she got nothing in the end. Rome only stares at her for some seconds before turning away to the exit. Well, his purpose has been served already and now he is her husband. In no time congratulations Start pouring in for her. Being married to the infamous Italian Business man who is also an Alpha, Rome Zoe is quite an achievement. But to Larissa Henley, it is a lifetime of bondage. She knows that already. With a smile plastered on her face, she forced herself to get through all the hugs and kisses anyone gave her to wish her well. At long last she just has to go home. Her new home to be precise. The house of none other than Rome Zoe. The famous Zoe's mansion. When she stepped out of the registry she met a limo already which has been waiting for her. The chauffeur rushed out after laying eyes on her. " Salve signora. Please come in " The chauffeur whose name tag reads ' Diego ' Informed her gently. A sigh escaped the bride's lips. She understands just a little of Italian, just a few words, and by the ' Signora ' She knows it indicates ' Madam ' Reality slammed into her and she shivers slightly. Rome Zoe is now her husband and it has been finalized. Officially she is his wife but never is she his Luna. For her to be a Luna she has to be a werewolf but she's not. Larissa Henley is merely a human. " Rissa? Rissa! " Henley called from behind, rushing past everyone to get to her. The lady turn around to answer her adopted dad's calls and a frown appears on her face when she saw his mouth twitching at the corner. Knowing fully well it usually done that when he wants to demand something, she squared her shoulder. " Rissa now that you have gotten married to Alpha Rome, make sure you consummate your marriage. If you bore him an heir there will be nothing more to worry about. Don't you think? " Upon hearing this Larissa's shoulders just have to sag in misery. After agreeing with the decision to marry the grumpy Italian Alpha of Zoe pack, she couldn't believe her adopted father would demand her to be a baby factory. " Dad I don't think that will work out. Don't you see how cold he is? Do you think Rome would even touch me? Hell, he does not want this Marriage. You know he's being forced to" " And that doesn't mean you shouldn't try seducing him. Rome is a man before he becomes grumpy or is an Alpha. He won't reject your advances " " Dad I.." " So this is what I get after picking you up from the orphanage home? " " Oh here we go " She mutters weakly as she rubs her temple. " Alright fine. I will give the Alpha of Zoe pack an heir if that's what you wanted which of course isn't what I needed " Abruptly she turn without waiting for another word and settled in the car. The chauffeur drove away immediately. After a long pleasant drive with a lot of fear, Larissa arrived at Zoe's mansion. A skyscraper glass house that stood magnificently before her. When the chauffeur opens the car door for her to alight, her heart couldn't stop racing. Maids quickly rush out to welcome her, bringing in her luggage and the butler bows before her. Feeling strange, Larissa managed to answer all the greetings from everyone and she step into the house. Everywhere was Tastily furnished and crazily comfy. The air of wealth and prosperity fills the air. She was taken immediately to the main bedroom where she would be staying with her husband. All her luggage followed. The maids are so friendly except for one of them, the butler who couldn't help but gives her a cold treatment. Larissa turn blind eyes to him however and tried to settle down. It has been a busy and nerve-wracking month but finally, she gives in just like always to her adopted demanding father. " The dinner will be ready in minutes' time madam " one of the maids informed warmly. " I ..uh should wait for Rome " Larissa responded with a smile. " Thanks " Everyone soon evacuated the room, leaving the new wife to herself. With a sigh escaping her lips, Larissa tried to stop thinking negatively. ' what if Rome gives me that cold shoulder of his? ' ' What if he consummates our marriage for real? ' ' What if.. what if ' The thoughts go on endlessly until she finally grew tired. She decided to take her bath and wait for him. When she opens the door to the bathroom and witnessed the beauty and tidiness in it, she couldn't help but smile. Instantly she makes herself at home. She uses some of Rome's shampoo since she couldn't find hers. Finally, she reemerges into the room and dressed up. By then the sky has darkened. Larissa dressed up in her nightdress. She keeps her wet hair flowing around her waist as she awaited her new husband. At long last, just a few minutes before midnight the car arrived and Rome alighted. He made his way into his house and headed at once to his bedroom where he anticipated a good night's sleep. Just as he stepped into the room, he stopped abruptly when he perceived the scent of his shampoo swirling around. " Rome.. welcome " He heard his wife greeted but as usual he ignores her. Slowly he made his way to his bathroom and opens it. Fury replaced the tiredness in him and he storm towards Larissa. " Did you dare step foot in my lavatory? " " Rome I..." " Don't you dare " He interrupted coldly. " Don't you dare step into mine? You got yours. See? " Larissa's gaze follow the direction he pointed out but with her heart drumming, she couldn't concentrate. " Don't use my things because you are worth nothing to me. Not your breath which is cheaper than nothing comparable and not your body which is so meaningless to me. Your existence itself is a mistake and as long as you live in this house do not let the fact Skip your mind for any seconds. You are an unwanted guest in here. Once the six months elapsed we would sign the divorce papers and live apart " His words and expression were like a hot dagger driven into Larissa's heart. He is a billionaire, an Italian and she's merely an unknown popstar who has no roots. An arranged marriage even before he was born. Bethrothed to the beautiful Larissa even before he takes his first breath. Envied by many and pitied by few. Then and there Larissa knew the marriage is a passage to hell and a bond of legal love only.