Dismissed
The door opened with a creak and one of the warriors made his way in first. He completed ignored me but bowed low to Ethan. I wasn’t sure if I cared anymore about the lack of consideration anyone in this pack showed me. Once he stepped aside he motioned for someone else to come in. I waited anxiously as the guest stepped forward. A flowing long red dress led up to a trimmed waist, lifted breasts, and a long loose braid as my sister walked into the room. Her head was held high while she eyed the chaos that littered the floor. Her eyebrow arched in question as her gaze darted across the room, over the bed, and finally rested on the two of us seated by the window.
What was she doing here?
“Good morning, Alpha Ethan,” Ava said.
She curtsied and bowed her head low. I looked back and forth between the two of them. The guard cleared his throat, bowed, and made his way back to his assigned post. When the door closed Ethan glanced at her before his focus returned to me. I shook my head and looked back at my sister. She didn’t bat an eye my way, it was as if I were invisible to her. She took in Ethan’s appearance, taking in his robe, his exposed chest, and messy bed head. I observed her as hurt and betrayal flashed in her eyes. Tears threatened to fall but after everything she had done to me I felt no remorse for her.
“How can we help you?” I asked.
The nerve of her. It wasn’t enough that she did everything she could to keep us apart but she had the gall to show up the morning after. It was obvious why she was here. Jealousy brought her to my door. Ava regarded me with anger and jealousy. Her cheeks reddened and her chin trembled as she clenched her teeth together. She took a deep breath and exhaled shakily. She took a few steps forward.
“Father has invited the two of you down for breakfast,” she said.“Tell your father thank you but we must decline. We are eating in,” Ethan said.
“I also wanted to come by and check on you, dear sister, and make sure you were well, Ava said. The fake kindness clear in her tone.
“Why would I not be well, Ava?” I queried.
“Well… I…” She stammered.
“You are well aware this wasn’t my first time,” I said flippantly. “This couldn’t wait until I was dressed? You could have called on me or requested my presence before our departure,” I said.
“You are right. I acted rashly. I was fraught with worry and came to check on you as soon a I woke. It didn’t occur to me what I may have interrupted. Please forgive me,” Ava said. She dipped her chin in false respect for show.
“What can we do for you, Ava?” Ethan asked.
He leaned his head to the side to observe her. This whole situation was awkward and I wanted to leave. I couldn’t do that though because this was my room and they were both in here. So I’ll have to sit here between the two of them during their lovers spat.
“I-well, I just-” Ava glanced at me.
“If you have a request Ava you can speak to us outside. Do you always make a habit out of barging into people’s rooms?” Ethan asked.
“I’m sorry. I just thought that after last night…” Ava murmured.
“I told you not to seek me out anymore. Don’t show up in front of me like this. You’ll make things awkward for my mate,” Ethan said.
I didn’t know what she meant by ‘last night’ and I didn’t want to. His words were cruel but right. I watched as my little sister’s heart broke and fell to the floor. I hated Ethan but I was grateful knowing he wouldn’t be bedding other woman while I was forced to occupy his time. Even though a part of me knew that if Ava was still in the picture I wouldn’t have to perform my duties as often. It was as good situation as it was a bad one. Ava stood frozen to the spot. She’d grown up in recent years but the way she looked right now reminded me of the young girl she used to be.
“What are you waiting for? You’re dismissed,” Ethan said.
Ava turned and I heard her sob as she opened the door and ran down the stairs. The guard closed the door for her. Ethan and I sat in silence for a few moments. He picked up his cup filled with a dark liquid.
“Are you not going to entertain my sister anymore?” I asked.
“Do you want me to entertain your sister?” Ethan shot back.
“I don’t care who you bed, Alpha,” I sighed.
“But don’t you? Don’t you care who I put my cock in?” He asked.
“Pig,” I murmured.
“What was that?” Ethan asked.
“I said no. I don’t care,” I grumbled.
“I would like for us to start off on the right foot. Wouldn’t you?” He asked.
“You can’t be serious,” I exclaimed.
“But I am. It’s very important for our… future,” Ethan said with a smile.
“I can’t… You don’t think that we’re already starting on the wrong foot?” I asked.
“How so?” Ethan asked.
“Oh, I don’t know. Perhaps because of the way you forced yourself on me last night?” I hissed. “You don’t see anything wrong with that?”
“No. It’s common knowledge that not all unions are made out of love. Sometimes a male must take a chosen mate. Sometimes… they aren’t so willing and it’s up to the male to… persuade her,” Ethan said.
“And that’s what you think that was? Persuading me?” I shrieked.
“Yes. I always get what I want and I want you. So be a good little mate and do as you are told,” Ethan said.
“Goddess,” I sighed.
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