Chapter 1 Chapter 1
Chapter one
Iris
I dragged my feet to the door and rang the doorbell earnestly.
It had been a hectic day and I couldn't be more excited that it would end soon. My gaze darted to the cake I was clutching in my chest and I smiled. It was definitely worth sneaking out of the pack house for.
My father had announced my twin sister's marriage earlier today and she had been devastated ever since. I knew it was only a matter of time before he found a perfect match for me too.
It wouldn't matter that I already have a boyfriend. I'll have to break up with him, just like Vickie broke up with her boyfriend today. She was heartbroken.
But there was nothing she or anyone could do about it. It was expected of us as the Alpha’s daughters. The only thing that could save us is if we found our mates. So far, my sister and I have been unlucky in that department.
I have been praying to the goddess to let the mating bond snap between Tony and I so I don't have to meet the same fate as my sister.
When I left my sister's room, I couldn't stop thinking about our cruel fate. I snuck out of our house and decided to visit my boyfriend.
The knots in my stomach were replaced with butterflies as I rang the doorbell one more time, but got no response. I fetched my phone from my bag and called him but all my calls went straight to voicemail. Maybe he isn't at home.
I crouched down and fetched the spare key under the doormat. I opened it and went inside.
The apartment didn't look empty at all. There were clothes and shoes scattered everywhere. I placed the cake on the dining table and picked the clothes up. It took a few seconds before I realized that some of the clothes didn’t belong to Tony. They were ladies clothes and they were definitely not mine. Just then, I started hearing some sounds coming from the bedroom.
“No! It can't be, it can't be,” I chanted in my head as I strode towards the bedroom.
The sounds grew louder but I Didn't want to admit it to myself. I pushed the bedroom door open and the scene made my jaw drop.
Tony was on the bed with a woman completely naked. I stood there as the tears stung at the corner of my eyes but I blinked them away. I wasn't going to break down in front of him. They haven't noticed my presence as they were so engrossed in their ‘activity’. I turned to walk out before they noticed me but collided with the door. The sound seems to get their attention.
Tony's eyes collided with mine and they widened with surprise.
“Babe?” He called.
He still had the guts to call me that after what I just caught him doing. The nerves of this bastard.
“Don't you dare call me that, you fucking cheat.” I yelled at him, my voice breaking as I spoke.
My gaze darted to the girl he was cheating on me with. I recognize her as the daughter of one of the pack’s generals. I didn't know her name but I've seen her a lot of times. She was a big ass-kisser. Vickie and I hated her.
“Really? This is who you're cheating on me with? I cannot believe you, Tony.” I said through the tears and stormed out of the room.
I could hear him call after me but I didn't slow my pace. I just wanted to get out of there as soon as possible. I didn't want to stand in the same space as him. I didn't want to do something I would end up regretting.
Before I could get to the door, Tony finally caught up with me.
“Iris, wait.” He said, grabbing me on the shoulders and turning me around.
“Don't you dare touch me, you cheating asshole.” I yelled in his face.
He retreated his hands and kept them by his side. He had a towel tied around his lower parts to cover some of his dignity.
“I’m so sorry, Iris. I didn't mean to hurt you.” He said, his face solemn. But I could see through his facade. I knew it was a fake apology.
“Oh, cut the crap, Tony. You didn't mean to hurt me, huh? Tell me exactly what you were meant to do by cheating on me with that girl?”
“She seduced me. You know I love you and I wouldn't ever cheat on you.” He coaxed and I almost punched him in the face.
I chuckled mockingly at the lame excuse to be provided.
“Well you were banging her when I saw you, that didn't seem like seduction. And now you're still denying it?” I yelled in his face.
“I'm sorry, Brianna, but what else am I supposed to do?” He half yelled.
“What do you mean what were you supposed to do?” I asked in utter disbelief.
He hesitated for a split second.
“Let's be honest here, there's no future for us. I mean, look at what happened with your sister. You're the Alpha's daughter. You would be expected to get married one day and it certainly wouldn't be to me. You have a responsibility to this pack.” he said softly.
I scoffed in disgust and sniffed back the tears.
“I can't believe you're using that to justify your disgusting behavior. How low are you going to stoop, Tony? Just because my sister got an arranged marriage doesn't mean I will too. Our fates are nothing alike.”
“Is it not though? These days you've been so distant and I feel like you don't love me anymore. I just wanted to feel love somewhere else, is it that bad? Can't you just let go of it this one time? I love you, you know that.” He said and moved closer to me.
“Are you trying to gaslight me?” I asked in disbelief. I couldn't believe he tried to do that.
He didn't reply to me.
“You know what? I'm out of here. Enjoy screwing the cheap whore. I hope you guys have tons of fun. We are over!” I said and stormed out before he could try to stop me the second time.
I ran to my car, tears blurring my vision. Only when I got into the car did I finally let the tears flow freely. My chest hurts as the tears pour out. I really did love Tony a lot and I had thought he would stay with me forever and we could fight my father's strictness together.
After crying for a few minutes, I finally got a grip of myself. I checked my reflection in the mirror. My eyes were red and puffy, my mascara smeared over my face, I looked terrible. I brought out a lip gloss and some powder from my purse and fixed my makeup. I started the car and started driving with no destination in mind.
My mind whirled back to the conversation I just had with my now ex-boyfriend. I couldn't help but think about it. Could I really escape my sister's fate?
I was so lost in my thoughts that I didn't see the car coming in front of me. I couldn't react on time. Couldn't get my car to stop no matter how much I tried.
A scream tore out of me as my car collided with an oncoming car.