THE ALPHA'S MATE LOVE CURSE

5. Become Cinderella

Gianna Ossen.

I sat in a chair with my hands tied. Sweat beaded on my forehead. I was sure that I was going to die. Mr. Maxwell sat in front of me with a sharp look in his eyes.

"Why did you run away?" asked Mr. Maxwell.

"I don't want to die here," I replied nervously.

He sighed heavily and looked disappointed. I did the right thing. I don't believe in this nonsense about mates and whatnot. This made no sense.

Mr. Maxwell forcibly pulled my collar off my neck. I screamed as it made my neck hurt.

"You seriously want to kill me!" I screamed.

Mr. Maxwell paid no attention to me, instead focusing on the necklace left behind by my mother.

"This necklace is mine," Mr. Maxwell said. The Moon Goddess gave it to the man who helped me ten years ago."

"Ten years ago?" I mumbled. That was when my mother died. How did Mr. Maxwell meet my mother? "How is that possible? It's my mom's!" I couldn't take it.

"I'll explain it to you, but not now. Now is the time for you to listen to me.”

I continued to observe Mr. Maxwell's strange behavior. Really, I didn't understand all of this. My head suddenly hurt. My stomach is making noises. How embarrassing. At a time like this, I was starving.

"I'll feed you. Don't worry," Mr. Maxwell said. "I'll also give you everything you need. As long as you're here with me."

"You're trying to buy me? Are you doing a contract marriage with me?"

"No. Our marriage can't be that way. I need you to do something."

I leaned in. What does he want? He wants me here. He also wanted me to do something? But he made me a reasonable offer.

Aiden came in with a Tab. He then handed it to Mr. Maxwell. Mr. Maxwell looked at the gadget, then looked at me.

"Your name is Gianna Ossen. You had a birthday last night," Mr. Maxwell said.

"You found out about me?" I really felt like this had gone too far. "You are committing an invasion of privacy, Mr. Maxwell!"

"You are my mate. We are a couple. This is not an invasion." Mr. Maxwell casually continued his description of my identity. "You are an orphan and live in misery with your uncle's family. Next month, you graduate from high school. You don't plan to go to college anywhere because your uncle doesn't want to pay for you even though he can."

"My uncle can afford me?" Didn't they say their finances weren't sound? Did they lie to me?

"Your uncle's job has a good salary. There's no way he can't afford your schooling." Mr. Maxwell handed the gadget to Aiden again.

"I'll pay for your college. You can do whatever you want. Your life is unrestricted, but you must keep my identity a secret. Until I tell you what your assignment is. You must stay with me. I will give you money every month for your own needs."

I was shocked. This was utterly unbelievable. Mr. Maxwell was going to be my life-saver? Had I not heard wrong?

"Do you agree?" Mr. Maxwell asked me. "If you want, I can also help you repay your family for what they did to you."

"Really?" I suddenly felt enthusiastic. Was I going to be Cinderella?

"But!" Mr. Maxwell warned me. He then stood up and walked towards me. He touched my hand, untying it to me. Mr. Maxwell brought his face close to mine, down past my chin. His lips touched my neck, and oh... He bit my neck. A moment later, he smiled as he looked at me.

"What have you done to me, Sir?"

"Call me Logan from now on." He touched my lips. My body felt goosebumps. I felt something strange. I wanted to grab him and hug him. "Because you are my mate. Your life is completely mine. No man can be close to you. I have rules that you must follow. Aiden will explain them during your stay here.”

This is an offer I can't refuse. I had no place to live now. I could go to college without having to think about payments, and more importantly, I could show my uncle that I could live without getting money from him. But what about my life? What if this was just a trick?

"What do you think, Gianna? Do you agree?" Mr. Maxwell asked.

I steeled myself. I had to decide for the sake of my survival.

"All right," I replied. "From now on, we are mates."

***

One month later.

I got out of the car wearing my school uniform. Today is graduation day. The students were watching me as I got out of a luxury car. They would never have imagined someone they thought poor could be in a luxury car like this.

"Remember, you must not tell anything about Mr. Maxwell. It's top secret for humans." Aiden warned me.

"I know. How many times have you warned me?" I was annoyed that Aiden had been so chatty all morning. "When is Logan coming? He has to come to this event. I don't have anyone to cheer me on at graduation."

"I don't know," Aiden replied. "He's so busy. Probably can't make it."

I sighed in annoyance. I was really looking forward to this graduation. I looked at my uncle and aunt as they entered the hall. They seemed very enthusiastic. I felt sad that they were so concerned about Vienna.

We followed the graduation ceremony. I didn't have time to greet my uncle and aunt because the program had already started. I felt alone, even though my life had changed. All the students who graduated were with their parents, while I was not.

After the event was almost over. Principal Teddy Johnson had some parting words for all of us.

"We have an exceptional guest from the Star Moon Group. He is the owner of this very famous company. He is going to give a speech for all of us. He wants to motivate you to be successful. Please welcome Mr. Logan Maxwell."

I was dumbfounded. Logan came out of the door that opened onto the stage. Everyone in the hall applauded him.

"What the hell? Aiden said he couldn't come?"

Logan stood up with a smile. He then adjusted the mic position slightly. I swear, he was so handsome, so radiant, but he wasn't human. The female students were clearly admiring him.

"This is a surprise for my lovely Gianna Ossen, who is graduating today. I am sorry, I didn't tell you I was coming. Congratulations to my lovely Gianna. I hope you will be successful after graduating from here."

What the f**k? I was speechless. Logan was congratulating me in public. In an instant, he made me the highlight. Everyone was staring at me, including my uncle and aunt. What was I supposed to do? Logan was outstanding.