Caged Between Two Alphas

Chapter : 11. New family..

Alice’s point of view :-

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The wedding started off nicely. Although I was marrying in a condition, I never wished to be in, but still it was my wedding day. The day every girl dreams about. I don’t know who my groom is or how he looks, but I am about to find out soon. Caroline did her best to make the day memorable for me. She asked me and Father Hector to be at the bay before time so that I can get ready in there. She chose a beautiful wedding dress for me and even hired some professional stylists to help me get ready. They did a very good job and by the end, I was looking prettier than ever.

Before I go out and take my vows, she also brought the little girl I saved. She is going to be my daughter once the ceremony ends. She’s so sweet that I fell in love with her the moment I talked to her. She was so happy to have me as her mommy. And I also got to know that her name is Josie. A pretty name for a pretty baby. After meeting her properly, I felt a bit released about the commitment I did.

Soon it was time. I am the bride. It’s my wedding. I am going to see my husband soon. All those thoughts were putting some pressure on me. I hope I don’t mess things up. Before going out, I covered my face with the veil and took father Hector’s arm, who was representing me as his daughter. Caroline even suggested that I take his name to hide the truth about my identity. None of us had any problem with that because he is already a father to me. I would be glad to take his name while I take my vows.

Holding father Hector’s hand, I went out to face the reality. I was really nervous to be among so many werewolves who came to attend the wedding as their guest. We two are probably the only ones there as humans. All of their eyes were on me, trying to know me from my looks. I don’t know if any of them know who I am or not.

Once we reached the venue, father Hector kissed my forehead and blessed me with good luck. I was going to take the biggest step of my life. But when I turned around with the hope that my groom would be there to lead me from there on, I found the place all empty. Maybe it’s not in their tradition. So, I went up myself to stand in my place and for the first time I saw my husband.

He is like any other alpha, tall and strong, with huge muscles. His body is way bigger than mine, making me look like a child compared to him. His face was full of arrogance and those dark eyes were creating a hole in my heart. With that black hair and that stubble beard, he even looks more fearsome than the usual. With the first look on him through my veil, I was already scared of him.

The first drama happend when he picked up my veil and realized that I am a human. I didn’t know that he had no idea about my identity. Caroline tricked us both. She didn’t tell him who he is going to marry, and she didn’t tell me that the person I am going to marry has a huge problem with humans. She told me it was going to be hard. But she never told me in which way.

My groom, left me at the altar alone as everyone’s eyes got stuck on me with judgment. They all hate me now. They might be thinking I tricked him into this. But no one knows that I don’t have a choice. No one knows that I didn’t want to be in this place, I was forced into it. They have no idea what I will gain or lose from this marriage. I am putting my entire life at stake for some little orphans happiness.

I could feel my heart breaking and no matter how much I try to stop my tears, they betrayed me and kept flowing out. My whole world was falling apart, until a pair of little hands hugged my knees. I looked down to find Josie, who seems scared of all the chatters around.

“Angel. I am scared. What happend to daddy?” That broke me more. For a moment, I could feel her fear through mine. So, I went on my knees and took her in a hug.

“It’s okay. Everything will be okay, sweety.” I lied. Nothing would be okay. Not her life, not her daddy’s or mine. This is just the beginning of the destruction this marriage is going to cause.

I was finding my comfort in her hug when out of nowhere another alpha came and told me to take care of Josie. He told me not to let anyone have her except them three before leaving towards the way Caroline went. Is he the groom’s best man? Is he a member of their family? I don’t even know how many people they are. I watched his back as he walked out of there. He is equally identified as the other alphas, but there was something different about him. He seemed nicer than them all.

I didn’t pay attention to anyone else and kept trying to comfort Josie. She has no one at this moment and she’s scared. I didn’t let her go as I tried to hide myself in her. The world seems a huge place now where I have no place at all.

“Josie. Leave her. Come to daddy.”

A strong voice broke us apart, and Josie ran back to her daddy. He also told everyone to take their places as the ceremony was going to start again. So, is he ready now? Does he want me to be his wife? I stared deep into his eyes and saw hate in them. No. He’s not ready. He is being forced to do this just like me. None of us have a choice anymore. So, I stood back up in my place with my head low and continued with the rituals as I was supposed to. I didn’t look up to my husband again because I know all I am going to see is hate for me in his face.

Austin. Austin is his name and I am not going to forget it this time. I just took vows to live with this name from now on. From this day forward, I will be known as Alice Morales, the human wife of an alpha. We shared the rings, as the priest declared as husband and wife. But then came the time to kiss. I wasn’t ready for it and so does he. That’s why Caroline stepped in once again and forced him to commit to this relationship against his will.

“Welcome to my family. You are going to suffer all your life in here. You will never get the love you deserve from me. That is my promise to you.”

I was really nervous when he got closer to me. But I didn’t predict his next move. He whispered a promise that I know he’s going to keep. He’s going to make my life a hell. And as a beginning of it, he took me in a forced kiss, as he bit my lower lip hard. It hurt. It hurt badly, but I didn’t dare to make a sound. This will go on for forever now and I have to bear it with this silence every time. I have to do it for the ones I love because even if I got married; the contact said that I have to complete my duties as a wife all my life for the safety of the orphanage. There’s no escape from this anymore.

Once the ceremony ended, my husband Austin, left immediately. I went back to the room I got ready along with Josie and Caroline. I have lost all the energy I had before going out, so I took a seat as fast as I got in.

“Are you okay, Alice? Do you need anything?” Caroline asked me in a way like she didn’t just ruined my life.

“Why did you do that? Why did you lie to us both? He didn’t want this marriage. Then why?”

“I did what is best for you two. You don’t realise it now. But eventually you will understand my side. One day, you two will thank me for what I did. Get some rest before we take you to your new home. And take care of your daughter. I have to attend to the guest for now. If you need anything, there are guards outside. You can ask from them. I will be back soon. Stay here with your mommy, Josie. Make her happy.” She left Josie with me, who chose to climb up on my lap and sit there. I guess she’s a good distraction from my pain for now.

“Are you really my mommy now? Are you going to live with me?”

“Yes. I am your mommy now. And I am going to live with you from now on.”

“Wow.. I never had a mommy before. You are the prettiest mommy ever. We are going to play so much and dress up together. I have so many dolls to show you. Do you want to play with my dolls?”

“Yes. I would love to play with them.”

My time passed by so fast while talking with her. Her little talks and so many questions kept me so busy that I completely forgot the drama I face a few moments ago. I think she is the only thing that’s going to keep me sane in that house. Exactly where their house is? I don’t even know where they live.

“Alice. Josie. Let’s go. It’s time to go home.” After hours, Caroline came back. Josie fell asleep in my arms by now as I was engrossed in thoughts about the place I was going.

“I can take her. Don’t worry.”

I was trying to pick Josie in my arms when that alpha came again and took her from my hands. This time I got a good look at him and I was right. He is different from others. His clean face has a smile on it and his blue eyes were showing kindness in it. The most noticeable thing of his was his red hair that was making his eyes shine brighter. And the way he is looking at me, he doesn’t loath me because I am a human.

“Alice. This is Eric. Josie’s uncle and Austin’s best friend. He is more like his brother and we five are going to be a family from now on.” So, he is a part of the family. I don’t know how he ended up in their family, but he seems nicer than the other family members.

“It’s nice to meet you, Alice. And.. I am really sorry.” I was stunned to hear a sorry from him. I don’t know why he was apologizing, but he would be the first alpha to say sorry to a human. He is definitely different from others. I gave him a nod to respect and all of us went out to go home. My new home.

We all got in our different cars. I got to ride in a separate car of my own. But in the midway, I remembered that I hadn’t said goodbye to Father Hector. I wanted to turn back and meet him for the last time, but the car was parted between the driver and the passenger. I was alone on the other side and he couldn’t hear me even if I scream. I missed my chance to say goodbye to him. Why do the rich people get these kinds of cars?