Contractually Yours Alpha (Riley)

Chapter One Hundred and SIX

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One Hundred and Six

ALIYA'S POV

Three weeks had passed.

Three weeks of waiting for Trian's return. I didn't doubt him; he would be back for me, but he would be too late.

For some reason I felt like "The Encounter with the goddess of light was going to change me, totally and completely; I wouldn't be the same person I was. In a way, felt like my end.

Julia became more friendly, always wanting to be close. Some nights ago, she had sung me to sleep. That was very unlike her. Just like me, I knew everything she did was an act; she wanted me to remain on my best behavior now more than ever. This was important to not just her but the whole city.

She had told me that almost the whole city would be gathered for the ceremony. I didn't know how I would be able to handle so many eyes on me. I couldn't hold back the tears that slipped down my cheeks. I had believed he would make it back to me in time before it was too late, I should have known it was wishful thinking, this was my destiny and I would have to live it.

"It is time." Julia announced, and my heart skipped.

This was it. It was over. My shoulders sagged; I gave up.

The dress I was meant to wear had been laid out on the bed the most beautiful one I had ever seen. It was a pure white flowing gown, adorned with hundreds upon hundreds of diamond crystals; I couldn't even imagine how much it would cost.

Two maids walked in; they bowed to Julia and then to me.

"She should sparkle like the stars when you are done. I expect nothing less." Julia instructed them before finally leaving me alone. It took everything in me to hold in the tears. I had done everything he had said. I had followed their rules, and at the end...

I couldn't think about it; I should be grateful he was able to escape the dungeons.

What if he had been hurt by dangerous people? Could that be why he wasn't here yet?

I closed my eyes and made a decision. I had had enough of resisting destiny.

I let the maids work; they applied makeup to my face, whispering to me about how I didn't need it. Next, they worked on my hair, styling my silver locks into an elegant updo. They brought forth the jewelry, all made of diamonds to match the dress, they put on the earrings and necklace before helping me into the gown. Lastly, they slipped my feet into a pair of silver heels which blended perfectly with the gown's icy elegance and I was done- ready for what was to come.

I stared at the mirror and held in a gasp; I looked like a real-life princess.

The people would get a look at my face for the first time; they would see me, and this time there was no hiding behind the curtains of my carriage.

"You sparkle, like the stars." One of the maids repeated Julia's words, a dreamy look in her eyes. "Thank you. You may both leave now." I said, and they nodded before excusing themselves.

I took a deep breath, bracing myself for the crowd I would have to face-people I'd been protected from my entire

life. Now, I wasn't just going to see a few of them, but a whole crowd. My heart raced as I took steady breaths, trying to calm myself.noveldrama

Chapter One Hundred and Six

The door opened behind me, and I heard the footsteps. It must be Julia.

I turned to her but immediately froze. It wasn't Julia. It was Trian, dressed in a black suit, his now long hair tied at the nape of his neck with a few strands left loose. One strand fell over his eyes. For a moment, my heart seized

He was here; he was really here.

It felt surreal-his beauty, everything about him. But he was just as stunned and affected as I was. "Aliya?"

The word came out like a question; he walked slowly towards me, but I couldn't move; it felt like my feet had been glued to the ground. His gaze trailed down my body, and then his eyes darkened.

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It took more than a minute for the shock to wear off and then the anger set in.

He came, just as he had said he would, but now he couldn't save me, it was too late. The encounter was only a few hours away; he couldn't sneak me out of this place, not without being caught. If he had been here even a day earlier, we would have had the chance, but now... it was sealed.

"You are back." I said, keeping the enthusiasm away from my voice.

"You don't sound particularly happy about that."

"That's because I am not. You shouldn't have come." The second sentence was a lie, even if I was doomed to this fate, I still wanted to see his face one more time.

His expression remained calm and controlled. "I'm sorry I came late."

"That's fine. Well now, you don't have a chance to rescue me."

"Are you mad at me?"

"Of course, I am mad at you, Trian."

"Why? I told you I would return for you, and here I am.".

He didn't understand; he might have gotten away with a few things in the past, but he wouldn't get away with this too. He couldn't save me this time; this was my destiny, and I couldn't fight it.

"I almost went nuts thinking about you, where you were, when you would come for me... Three weeks, Trian- that's how long you stayed away, and I waited for you, each passing minute and hour. You expect me to be happy? You expect me to take your hands and flee? It's not possible; we wouldn't get away...

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He cut me off with a rough kiss, his hands trailing down the fabric of my gown. The anger vanished, replaced by a need I couldn't even understand. Finally, he pulled away. I wanted more, no, it wasn't a want but a need, I needed more. I would have reached out for him if I wasn't so shy,

"You look so beautiful... so pure. It makes me want to ruin you."

I turned red; if only he knew how many times I had thought about him and what he did to me back at his place.

"You look... nice too."

Nice? That was a big understatement; the words I had in mind were 'dangerous, sexy, and hot.'

"I'm sorry if I made you worry, but I will stay true to my word. You'll see."

"Do you have a plan?"

"What do you think I've been doing for the past three weeks? I have a plan, but you'll have to trust me."

"I trust you, Trian."

"You'll go along with the ceremony, but when I give the signal, run as fast as you can. I'll find you." "What's the signal?"

"You'll know it when you see it."

"What if I run the wrong way?"

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