ESCAPING THE DARK ALPHA

No Going Back

Aurora's pov

I wake slowly, my body heavy and tired, my skin humming and muscles aching. The silk tangled around my naked body, the warm, solid presence at my back.

It all comes rushing back into a dizzing flood.
I couldn't bear the pain, I remember begging Roman to mate with me.
My hand instinctively flew to the mark on my neck. I had been adamant on leaving and rejecting the bond but here I am laying besides my gorgeous mate.
The bond is now completed and there's no going back. I'm forever stuck with him till the day I die.

But I guess it isn't so bad. Last night was amazing, for the first time in my life I actually felt great. Roman was such a gentlemen which I never knew he had a side too.

"What are you thinking about little mate?" Roman's husky voice spoke braking me from my thoughts.

"Nothing"  I mumbled turning around to face him.

"Don't lie to me, I can read your thoughts" He smirked placing his hand on my arm.

A blush crept up on my cheek. I was thinking about last night. I admitted.

"Do you have any regrets?" He suddenly asked.
I shot him a puzzled glance.
Regrets about what?

Last night. He replied.

I shook my head. No, I don't and you, do you have any regrets? I implored hoping he doesn't.

Yes I do.

My heart sank hearing him say that. I averted my gaze as tears began to cloud my vision. I was a fool to think he'd accept me.

Roman tilted my chin, forcing me to look up at him.
Do you know what I regret little mate?
I shake my head, trying to hold back the tears.

"I regret not marking you the very first day I found you" He said as he run his fingers along my face.

My face lit up, I felt a sudden flare of joy within me.
For the first time in my entire life I actually felt wanted and cared for.

***

Roman had left in the morning for a meeting at another pack. Hailey gave me a tour around the mansion. The house is exquisite, the house was unlike anything I've ever seen before.
It has marble floors, grand chandeliers, and antique furniture.

I was surprised that there was a library here, if only I had known sooner I'd be in here almost every day.
I'm now currently in the library, curled up on the sofa and reading a fantasy novel.

I haven't been to school, Michael didn't bother sending me, to him I was nothing but a slave. An omega named Olivia taught me how to read and write when I was little and that's how I learnt to read.

I remember how Olivia used to sneak my siblings old comic books into my room. Whenever I was bored or free from doing any chores I'd read them.

"You must be Aurora, right?" A raspy voice spoke making me jump in my seat.

I instantly looked up to see a girl the same age as me with long jet black hair, tan skin and chocolate brown eyes standing across me with her hands on her hips and a small smile tugging the corners of her lips.

I shut the book placing it aside and woke up from the couch.
Yes, I am Aurora and who might you be? I asked with a small smile of my own.

"I'm Emily, Roman's younger sibling" She introduced herself bringing her hand forward for me to shake.

So this is the sister Hailey was talking about? Hailey did say she was a spoiled brat but she doesn't seem that way, she seems to be friendly and polite. Maybe Hailey's exaggerating.

"Oh it's nice to meet you Emily" I smiled shaking her hand. I'm Aurora by the way.

Emily grinned. "I know who you are, you're Roman's mate. I can see why my brother is smitten by you, you're beautiful"

Thank you and so are you.

Emily smile widened. I think I'm going to like you a lot. She commented.
Anyway I have to go, Roman's expecting a few important guests this afternoon. I'm going to check if everything's ready for tonight. It was a pleasure meeting you Aurora. She said  as she hurried out of the door.

I wonder who these guests are that Roman's expecting?

***

A yawn escaped my lips, I stretch my limbs and peer outside. A gasp leaves my lips, realizing it's quite late and I've spent the entire day in here.

As I was going to change into my pajamas the door burst open and Roman stepped in, dressed up in a black tux.

My wolf purred at the sight of him. He looked gorgeous.

"I assumed you'd be ready by now" He Drawled folding his arms over his chest.
My forehead creased. Ready? What for? I probed.
Roman sighed. I'm expecting a few guests over for dinner and I want you
to be there with me to welcome them.

As much as I hated to say no but I couldn't, I was now the Luna of the dark moon pack and I have duties to fulfill.

Give me a few minutes, I'll be down in a second.
Roman nodded shutting the door behind him.

I stood in front of my closet deciding what to wear, l was no fashion expert I was used to wearing my sister's hand me downs so getting all dolled up didn't really interest me.

A sharp knock came on the door. I let out a sigh.
I hope it isn't Roman. He's going to be mad at me for not getting ready sooner.
I opened the door and was a little surprised to see Emily.

Emily was all dressed up in a short black alternate dress.
She smiled entering my room.
"I assumed you might not have anything fancy to use so I brought you one of my dresses"

Thank you that's very kind of you.
Emily waved her hand. Don't mention it.

The dress Emily lent me made me feel a little uncomfortable.
The dress was a red off-the-shoulder bodycon dress. She also lent me a pair of heels to match with the dress.

I didn't want to upset Emily by not using it after all she seems friendly and sweet and I have no intentions of ruining our newfound friendship by refusing to wear a dress.

"You look stunning!" Roman won't be able to take his eyes off you. Emily gushed clasping her two hands in front of her.

When I step into the living room with Emily right behind me, everyone's gaze lands on me including Roman.
His gaze hardeneds as he stares at me from head to toe.

He looks pissed what have I done now.