Owned By Her Triplet Bullies
Chapter 76

Alexander's

POV

I stared at my image in the mirror. I fixed my suit and my slightly tousled hair. I brushed my hair gently at first but my movements became so aggressive that I threw the brush angrily at the mirror. It shattered noisily. My hand that was closed to the mirror grasped the broken glasses in my clenched fists tightly. Blood trickled down from my hand to the floor but I couldn't care less. I could not even feel the pain. The pain I felt deep within me was way much worse but I didn't have any choice but to push through with my decision. Today is a special occasion for my parents and the entire pack. A mating ceremony was to be held. My mating ceremony. The only solution I could come up with was to tell our parents that I had found my mate. I didn't want to involve my brothers in my plans. They had gone through enough already and as the elder brother, I felt like it was my responsibility to set things right. Our parents were so happy when I told them the news about replaceing my mate.

They had been shocked at first when they saw her because, they totally were not expecting it but after a while, they got over it and were happy that I finally found my other half and it just happened to be the person that I've known all my life. Hailey. They considered it a gift from the moon goddess but I did not. I was not at all happy with this alliance. I still think of her every single day. A day does not pass by when I don't regret my actions. I see her image almost everywhere and I sniff her scent around the house. It was maddening and torturous.

But, I had to push through with this. No matter how hard it was for me. I had to do it to secure my father's throne. The door suddenly opened and the person I definitely didn't want to set my eyes on but I had to walk in confidently in her white flowing gown. She glanced around the room.

"What happened Alex? Why is the mirror shattered and your blood on the floor?" Hailey asked me to sit beside me on the bed. She gently touched my shoulders. I pushed her hand away and she fell from the bed onto the floor with a thud. "What the hell Alex, what was that for?" she uttered, sounding angry.

"Never touch me with your filthy hands again without permission," I growled furiously. She scoffed.

"You will be mine in a few hours and you can't stop me from touching you. Will you push me off each time I touch you even in front of your parents? No right?" she asked. I stood up from the bed abruptly glaring at her. She also tried to stand, holding out her hand towards me for me to help out. I ignored her.

"Don't make the mistake of thinking I'm yours because I'm not. This will never be a marriage of love. Get that into your thick skull immediately," I said. I wanted to scream at her but I could not because we had guests downstairs that I didn't want to alert. The council was also present and I still want everything to go on smoothly.

"What is that supposed to mean? You had introduced me to your mother and father as your mate. That meant that you genuinely cared for me. You wanted to be with me," she said with a smile.

"Don't be delusional. I only did this because I want to secure my father's position and throne as Alpha. There's no other reason," I spat bitterly.

"So, you don't love me like you told your parents?" she asked, staring at me intently.

"Can you even love yourself before asking me if I love you? You are despicable... I still haven't forgotten all the terrible things you did to that poor girl and we were stupid enough to believe every word that came out of your lying little mouth. I can't believe we fell for your tricks," I growled.

"What tricks? I never did anything wrong," she denied shamelessly which angered me the most.

"Stop lying. All your acts are in the open for everyone to see, stop pretending already," I barked. She flinched but then she smiled.

"You are right. I did all I did just to get you, boys. If I didn't do any of that, do you think we would be here today? What's done is done. Accept it and accept this marriage. Let's live happily together with no one to come in between us. We have a pack to rule...," she said, trying to touch me again. I grabbed her hand roughly.

"Touch me again and you will be attending this ceremony with broken arms. You have the audacity to think of happiness when you've totally denied that for someone. You've succeeded in ruining lives," I uttered, staring at her with disdain. Merely looking at her face was making me livid enough. I just wanted to get over this ceremony so I could finally have some peace away from her.

"Oh please. Emma is dead and forgotten. Why do you keep harboring memories of her? You should get old memories out of your mind and fill them up with new ones. New ones with me. Your wife and Luna-to-be," she insisted stubbornly.

"Don't you ever mention her name with that mouth of yours? Don't ever try it again," I warned. "You seemed to not have been able to comprehend what I told you. Stay away from me and don't expect us to be like other couples after we marry. Stay as far away from me as possible. I never want to set my eyes on you," I tried to show and express my anger with my tone and expression. I spoke as lightly as I could so no one could suspect a thing.

I walked out of my room bumping against her shoulder. She staggered and followed right behind me. I met with Julian and Philip trying to come up to my room. They glanced at her emotionlessly. If she thought Emma's death was going to make us run into her arms then she was gravely mistaken. We've had time to think with a clear and calm mind and we've realized that we were very wrong and at fault. The person we had wronged was no longer in this world for us to apologize to. "Brother," they both called out walking to stand beside me totally ignoring Hailey.

"Are you okay? Are you sure about this?" Julian asked worriedly.

"I'm completely fine," I replied. He sighed. Mother and Father also joined our little group soon enough.

"Boys," Mum said excitedly. She could not seem to control how excited she was. "Hailey," she called out. Hailey smiled at her and they hugged each other. She also hugged her father.

"I'm so happy I got to witness this union between you two. Who would have ever thought that you would get mated to Hailey? I raised Hailey so I'm sure she's more than capable to stand beside you as your Luna. I'm glad you got such an intelligent, brave, and righteous mate by your side," she said. I scoffed inwardly. Righteous indeed. My brothers glanced at me worriedly but I gave them a nod and a smile. I just wanted to get this over and done with already.

"Son, I'm glad you stepped up to your duties. We are proud of you and the pack is proud of you. I'm sure you both will lead this pack to greater heights with your brothers by your side of course," he said. Soon enough, the mating ceremony started. My mind was in an entirely different place throughout the ceremony. I felt like I was betraying Emma by getting married to Hailey even though she was no longer here. I absentmindedly slipped the ring into her finger and everyone cheered. It didn't matter that I was getting married. It made no difference. My heart belonged to someone else and it always will belong to her. Forever.

This was just a marriage of convenience. I mentally encouraged myself as the mating ceremony was finally done.

"Long live the Alpha and Luna," the pack members cheered loudly. I stared at them without uttering a word while Hailey smiled and waved at everyone. I stared at the faces of everyone with aloof expressions but deep down, I was feeling so much anger and pain. Hailey tried to grab my hand but I moved away.

"I'm sure you know very well that we have to consummate our marriage today. You know your duties very well, don't you, husband?" she asked, still waving at the crowd with a smile and not glancing toward me. I gritted my teeth angrily. It's official now, I'm the Alpha and Hailey is my Luna who will, unfortunately, stay by my side. Forever.