Ariel who grew up in the countryside was brought back to the city only to be used and abandoned by her very own family. Used in replacement for her sister and finding out the truth from years ago, will Ariel seek revenge? What happens when she turns out to be different from what was expected? Alan Walker, crippled and treated like a commodity by his family. Alan swore to get get revenge for everything done to him and his mother in the past. What happens when his new wife find out he is not crippled? Will she trust him? "Don't touch me! You lied to me, I trusted you." Ariel remarked tears streaming down from her face, she had been able to handle all form of betrayers but she would never be able to handle this. "I didn't mean to lie Ariel, you never asked me if it was a lie. I'm sorry Ariel, I should have told you sooner, please forgive me.." Alan drawled... Ariel slowly backed away from there and ran, only to be cornered by her husband once again. She forgot, he could walk now...
"You will get married to the second master of the Louis Family in place of your sister!"
"But Dad, people"
"People don't have to know it is you, you will be hidden under the veil. The second master of the Louis Family is an handicap anyway, he doesn't have the right to complain."
"Dad, if the patriarch find out he will be mad and angry. He might even kill me dad..." Ariel tried to explain but she was not paid any attention.
"It's your duty to make sure your sister's life doesn't get ruined, she is a superstar and you are nothing!. If I have to choose to sacrifice one of you, then it has to be you."
"After getting married to the handicap second master, it can't be revoked, so the family will have to accept you that way. They can't force you to divorce him."
Ariel lowered her head in defeat, her father was right. She was not a star like her sister, not even up to her sister's level of being a superstar. She had been a burden all her life. Her only worry was Ken. Ken would not take the news lightly.
"Dad, what about Ken? I am engaged to him, he will be heartbroken if he finds out about this...." Ariel muttered sniffling, she was stuck between obeying her dad and hurting the man she loved.
"I will do the explaining, you don't have to worry. Remember the marriage will only last for two years, after when the two years has passed, you can still get married to Ken." Edgar remarked in a convincing tone.
Ariel admitted defeat, she would obey her father. She only hoped Ken was willing to wait for her and not leave her after the two years has passed. She would sacrifice two years of her life for her family, it wasn't short but it wasn't long either.
"Ariel, you know I love you right? The same way I love your sister, I love you both equally. I am trying to make the best decision for you both, don't worry it will be fine." Edgar added rubbing Ariel's arm to console her.
Ariel's lips tightened into a smile, she nodded her head.
Standing at the end of the isle, Ariel thought about the conversation she had with her father two days prior to now. Her face was well hidden under the thick white veil, the people around all had smiles on their faces.
Although everyone was smiling, there was one person amongst the crowd who refused to smile. It was the man she was to marry, he sat in the wheel chair with a frown on his face. Although crippled and handicapped, he was good looking .
Ariel had got a clear of his face just yet, but from his side profile, she concluded that he looked good. Ariel braced herself for the new dimension her life was about to take, she closed her eyes and took in a deep breath ready to walk down the isle.
"Don't be too fast Ariel, your father is suppose to walk you down the isle." Esther Ariel's step mother whispered in Ariel's ear, holding her back from walking forward.
"Ouch" Ariel Yelp in pain from her stepmother's hold, she hastily nodded her head and stood once again. In no time Edgar appeared before the crowd, he was all smiles and waves. He brought his hand forward and Ariel held onto it.
The walk on the isle felt like a journey of a thousand mile meant to end her life. Ariel felt no matter how hard she tried to brace herself and walk confidently, she would never be as confident as her sister.
"Walk properly Ariel, we don't want anyone getting suspicious." Edgar remarked pressing his fingers on her.
Ariel nodded and maintained her steps, at long last they got to the altar. While the people erupt in cheers, the bride and the groom frowned unhappy at their situation.
It felt like ages before the priest finished talking, it was time to say the vows. "Do you Alan Walker Louis, take Ariel Edgar as your lawfully wedded ....."
"Yes, I do." The groom interrupted the priest not giving him the chance to finish talking, he raised his brows towards Ariel to do same. There was an awkward silence in the crowd, the priest lost his composure for a brief moment before he regained it once again.
"Yes, I do too." Ariel whispered for only the ears of the priest and her groom. They couldn't tell who she was from her tone but the other people in the crowd would be able to tell she was a replacement, as they knew her sister's voice pretty well.
"By the power bestowed upon me, I now proclaim you man and wife! You may now kiss the bride." The priest remarked closing the book of vows.
Ariel was struck awkward by the priest words, her gaze landed on the man sitting on the wheelchair. Her husband, he was her husband now, he wore a cold and nonchalant expression on his face.
The people in the crowd cheered trying to dispense the awkward air. Alan gazed at the crowd with a cold look in his eyes, he gestured towards the man beside him who bent to hear him speak.
"If the wedding is over, I would like to return back to the villa now."
"Ah, yes second young master." The man bowed and quickly walked towards the patriarch of the family, he informed him what the second young master was demanding.
"Let the child go back, take his new wife along too. Her things will be brought by her family driver. He doesn't like the crowd, let him go." The old patriarch remarked with a wave of his hand smiling happily.
The man nodded and returned back to Alan's side. He gestured towards Ariel and asked the woman behind Ariel to lead Ariel on the way too. Soon the couple were out of sight.
Standing at the top of the staircase, a man clothes in black tuxedo stood with his hands akimbo. A smirk playing on his lips.
They don't know I'm a girl. They all look at me and see a boy. A prince. Their kind purchase humans like me for their lustful desires. And, when they stormed into our kingdom to buy my sister, I intervened to protect her. I made them take me too. The plan was to escape with my sister whenever we found a chance. How was I to know our prison would be the most fortified place in their kingdom? I was supposed to be on the sidelines. The one they had no real use for. The one they never meant to buy. But then, the most important person in their savage land-their ruthless beast king-took an interest in the "pretty little prince." How do we survive in this brutal kingdom, where everyone hates our kind and shows us no mercy? And how does someone, with a secret like mine, become a lust slave? . AUTHOR'S NOTE. This is a dark romance-dark, mature content. Highly rated 18+ Expect triggers, expect hardcore. If you're a seasoned reader of this genre, looking for something different, prepared to go in blindly not knowing what to expect at every turn, but eager to know more anyway, then dive in! . From the author of the international bestselling book: "The Alpha King's Hated Slave."
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"Ahh!" She was in a moaning mess. She did not want to feel anything for this man. She hated him. His hands began to move all over her body. She gasped when he pulled down the back chain of her dress. The chain stopped at her lower waist, so when he zipped it off, her upper back and waist were exposed. "D-Don't touch m-ummm!" His fingers rolled around her bare back, and she pressed her head against the pillow. His touches were giving her goosebumps all over her body. With a deep angry voice, he whispered in her ear, "I am going to make you forget his touches, kisses, and everything. Every time you touch another man, you will only think of me." - - - Ava Adler was a nerdy omega. People bullied her because they thought she was ugly and unattractive. But Ava secretly loved the bad boy, Ian Dawson. He was the future Alpha of the Mystic Shadow Pack. However, he doesn't give a damn about rules and laws, as he only likes to play around with girls. Ava was unaware of Ian's arrogance until her fate intertwined with his. He neglected her and hurt her deeply. What would happen when Ava turned out to be a beautiful girl who could win over any boy, and Ian looked back and regretted his decisions? What if she had a secret identity that she had yet to discover? What if the tables turned and Ian begged her not to leave him?