Chapter 2 02

• LYRIC
• We left the bar together, heading to his hotel as he called it. We drove off in his Arcanis GT. It was one of the most expensive cars in the world.
• Whoever this man was, he was filthy rich. Could he possibly be an Alpha?
• A part of me had been tempted to ask questions, but none of it mattered. We were simply going to make love and never see each other again.
• ......
• It was the best night of my life. He made love to me in the sweetest way. Although, it was my first time, I wasn't sure intimacy could be any sweeter. I didn't want us to stop.
• The stranger had been shocked to know I was a virgin. The entire session, he kept asking if I was fine and needed him to be more gentle. For the first time, someone cared about my feelings.
• But something unusual happened during the intercourse.
• Everything had been going so fine until he suddenly jerked while inside me and came with a deep groan.
• I was shocked, but we were both in the moment and could not ask questions.
• He got off me almost immediately, sitting on the edge of the bed.
• "That is strange," he muttered to himself.
• I was equally confused. I thought he couldn't finish on a woman?
• He looked at me, and from how long it was, I could tell he was staring at me like I was a puzzle.
• I was still lying on my back, exhausted. Soon, he joined me, lying beside me. He held his head up with his elbow.
• "Who are you?" He ran a finger along my jaw. The touch was electric.
• I swallowed hard. I am just an ugly girl who has been abandoned by everyone she's ever come across.
• To my surprise, he took off his mask.
• My mouth fell open in shock at the face before me. Good Moon! If he wasn't the most stunning man I'd ever met!
• He was too good-looking. I could never have someone like him. He was too good for me.
• I pulled the duvet further to conceal my body.
• "You should've told me you were a virgin at the bar," he said.
• What did it matter? I didn't care about being a virgin anymore.
• Slowly, his hand reached for my face. Realizing what he had in mind, I gasped and recoiled.
• "No." I shook my head, gripping the duvet tight.
• "Why? You've seen my face."
• Still, I shook my head.
• "Our deal still stands. There's nothing to be afraid of." He added.
• You don't understand! You'll hate me if you see my face.
• The night was going too smoothly. I didn't want anything to ruin it.
• "I'm ugly." I mumbled, dipping my head.
• He seemed surprised.
• He reached for my face again and this time, I didn't try to stop him. This was my fate.
• He pulled off the mask, put a finger under my chin and tipped my head up to meet his gaze.
• Tears glistened in my eyes as I stared into his—his silver charming eyes.
• He was staring right at my face; at my scar. He was going to run away now.
• I shivered and closed my eyes when he ran a finger along the scar. What was he doing?
• "What happened?" His tone was soft, his fingers still caressing my face.
• I met his gaze and so far, there was no resentment in his eyes.
• "S—Someone attacked me." I swallowed. "I was abducted and blindfolded while they hurt me. I've visited a lot of doctors, but none has been able to help"
• Seconds passed. He didn't take his eyes off me.
• "You're beautiful," he murmured. I frowned. What was he talking about? "You really think the scar makes you ugly?"
• I shook my head, pulling my face away from his grasp. "I am ugly. Everyone tells me."
• More to my surprise, he pulled me in beside him, wrapping his arms around my shoulder. "Until tonight, I don't think I've ever met a lady as stunning as you, Princess."
• My heart quickened as I listened to his heartbeat with my head on his chest. Uncontrollably, a tear escaped my lid. He was lying. He only wanted me to feel better.
• "Do you think we could adjust our deal? I'd love to spend another day with you," he said, shocking me to the core.
• What!? This was not possible.
• "I—I—"
• "Please."
• My heart melted instantly. For the first time in my life, I was being begged to stay. Not leave.
• I buried my face in his chest as I responded: "I'd love to."
• ........
• But like everyone else, he lied to me.
• Like everyone else, I was deceived.
• By morning, he was gone.
• I woke up and couldn't find him in bed. There was no note, no trace that he had even been with me aside from the ache in-between my legs.
• And to make it worse, someone showed up at the door, asking me to leave.
• "The man I came with last night, do you think he'd come back?" I asked the man, my heart racing in my chest.
• "No. It was his idea to get you to leave. He said he doesn't want to see you anywhere near this property. Please, leave this instant," the man said and left.
• And just like that, my heart was shattered all over. But surprisingly, it hurt more than when I had been rejected by Roderick.