Ella's POV
I arched a brow at him, just to show I saw his reaction and headed for the bathroom. Slamming the door shut behind me, I could finally breathe again.
To my surprise and frustration, he was still in my room as I came out. Sprawled out like a lazy teenager on my bed.
MY bed!
Texting with both hands, only letting the phone go to ruffle his hair. My irritation grew as I stared at him, the papers spread out on the bedspread next to him. He acted like I wasn't even there.
"You wasted your time, sweet cheeks. The arrangement is already settled. There is nothing you can say to change that. It is already more than generous. The prenup is bulletproof, and you don't get a dime of me."
"You i***t! Are you too much of an animal to read? I don't want anything from you. I want you and your dirty paws as far away from me as possible!"
I let the frustration get the best of me, but the blood in my veins boiled. He didn't even look up from his phone when talking to me. Not to mention he never read the contract.
But now he looked up at me, and my breath got caught in my throat. His eyes were still dark, and there was something beastly over him as his eyes bore into mine. My heartbeat increased as he pushed his phone down to his pocket and stood up.
Like an animal on the hunt, his movements were slow, calculated, and determined. In a weak attempt to stand my ground, I lifted my cheek to meet his glare as he stalked closer. He didn't stop, and when he was about to step on my feet, I took the first step back. An involuntary move that leads to me stumbling back.
A stalking monster, a terrifying, cold, and dangerous beast, is what I saw closing in on me. The sound of my own pulse pulsated in my ears, but panic didn't break out before my back pressed up against the hard wall behind me. He still did not stop! His eyes were so intense, so dark, and I felt trapped. My knees wobbled beneath me, threatening to give in. I raised my hands, attempting to stop him.
"Ryan, Ryan! Stop! "
His chest pressed against my palms, and in one swift move, he grabbed my wrist and spun me around. I gasped as my cheek was pressed against the cold wall. His entire body pressed up against mine; he caged me with his hands on the wall leaning down to my ear. Hot breath fanned the hair on my neck; I held my breath as his bulge pressed firmly on my ass.
"Listen up, little princess, and I do not appreciate the name-calling. I will not be disrespected in my own house,"
His voice was a deep, hoarse breath brushing against my skin, his face so close to mine I felt the stubble left on his cheek, and his lashes tickled my skin as he blinked. My palms were glued to the wall, and I couldn't move an inch. My heart skipped a beat, and my breath became unsteady while he lingered over me. A massive hand reached around me, grabbed the inside of my thigh, and pulled my ass up and back. A deep rumble traveled up his chest and vibrated through my back. I had to swallow down a gasp as his hand tightened on the inside of my upper thigh and his hard c**k grided up and down the c***k of my ass. Threatening to press in between,
"I do not like to be teased; the next time you do, I will make sure you finish what you started. Is that clear?"
I didn't answer, just kept trying to hold my breath, but it was obviously not enough. A deep sound, like a growl from a hungry animal, sent shivers down my spine and jolts of involuntary pleasure, and shock rippled through my body as his thumb moved and brushed past my sensitive parts.
"I said, is that clear?"
While frantically nodding, I gasped,
"Yes, yes! It is clear!"
"Good. Do remember, this Is my house! My pack. You have no say here, you will never be my equal, and the people here will never see you as their Luna. I will read your little contract, and you should pray that you, with this piece of paper, impress me. Do you understand?"
His thumb twitched, a little reminder of what not answering would mean. So I pressed the words out with a sneering breath as tears stung in my eyes,
"Yes!"
The pressure on my back lightened, and I pushed back to free myself from the wall and his grasp. But instead, I pressed myself up against him. and I froze as both his hands slid downwards around my waist. His hoars, breathy voice filled my ears yet again,
"Are you teasing me again?"
"No, NO! I am not!"
"Are you sure?"
The stubbles on his cheek rasped against mine as both his hands. pressed down from my hips, slowly following the edge of my underwear. Blood pumped through my body, and my cheeks were burning. I struggled; a part of me wanted to get him! The other wanted to lean in, to feel the forbidden desire that grew between my legs flow. To struggle in his grasp while moaning in pleasure.
"I am sure! Yes!"
When he finally left, my back felt so cold. I felt empty, dirty, and confused. I married a monster, but what did that make me? A weak human being? I sighed and crawled into bed. Frustration and anger swirl around with the dark and unexplainable lust and attraction I felt.
Sleep still heavy in my eyes, I struggled to wake up as two girls stood at the end of my bed. My head felt heavy, filled with thick fog, but eventually, I recognized the two girls from last night. The girls had shown me the Luna suite last night, and the moment I walked over the threshold, they began to strip the wedding dress off me. Jewelry, earrings, veil. Everything was plucked off without a word before they left.
"The Alpha expects you to come down to breakfast,"
One of them stated, staring at me and arms crossed over her chest. The other one didn't even meet my gaze; she looked down at the floor but didn't say a word.
"Okay, and good morning to you too! When?"
The little brat rolled her eyes at me,
"30 minutes. Just be there,"
"I need my luggage, and I was told it had been sent here. But I could not find it last night,"
"Do we look like slaves to you? I'm not your private piccolo, princess, and this is no f*****g hotel. Drag your ass off the bed and try to do something by yourself for a change!"
She stopped off, and I was left wide-eyed and baffled.
"We were told not to get it inside, and it is still outside on the stairs."
The other girl almost whispered before she gave me a slight curtesy bow and scurried after her raging friend. Great, what could be better than to start my morning walking through this entire house in this?
I looked down at myself. The only thing I could find here last night. Bright, flashy pink pj set. Silk from the looks of it, and the top was a way to revealing top with thin straps. But I did, and it felt like my very first walk of shame. I kept my head high as people spotted me and laughed behind my back. Stuck their head together and whispered as I passed them.
When I finally entered the kitchen area, I was already 10 minutes late. Irritated and hungry. An older woman greeted me with a big smile and pulled me in for a hug as I entered, a gesture that made me feel a little better. Made me smile just a little, grasping at the slightest sight of kindness in this place.
"Come over here, girl. I have coffee and breakfast ready for you. You just sit down and enjoy, call me if you miss anything. My name is Martha,"
She showed me the massive table, plated just for me. Fresh coffee, juice, and fruits spread around a massive plate with eggs and bacon. Her smile was warm, and her hand was gentle as she patted my shoulder before she left. I decided to mood ignore Ryan sitting at the end of the table, hiding behind a big newspaper. I ate my food in peace, and it was delicious.
Took my time and eventually leaned back with my coffee looking at Ryan, still pretending to read the newspaper. Upside down. Images of last night flashed through my head, but I pushed them away as quickly as they appeared before the heat on my face got out of control.
"I read your contract, filled with loopholes and flaws. I've changed it. Sign it and have it delivered to my office."
He slammed the papers next to me so hard that my plate and cutlery clinked against each other before he walked away. I got up and dried my mouth with the napkin before I walked over to the door.
"Fine."
I gritted my teeth.
"I will be gone all day, and I have plans later. So don't wait up."
I didn't even have time to think, no time to savor my little moment of sass before my back slammed against the wall. His huge hand pressed around my throat, pinning me inches away from his face. My heart pounded against my rib cage as I stared right into his eyes as they flickered.