Alpha Nicholas novel Chapter 8

We are soon shown to our room, and I’ll admit, considering this is just a quest room, it still takes my breath away. There’s a massive bed running along the back wall that could easily sleep four people, maybe more. The walls are painted in an off-white color while the carpet, curtains, and accessories are all a deep red.

“OK, we’re going to take a nap before we need to get ready for the ball. Rowan and Blue, you’ll both share the bed with me. Bonnie, you’ll find somewhere on the floor. Stay clearer of the two doors over there. Oh, and make sure you don’t get in our way. If you get stood on, it’s not my problem.” For a moment I’m shocked, because I’ll be honest, I did think that being here would mean that I would get to sleep in a bed, but in reality, I was just stupid to think that. “Yes, sir.” I nod while trying to keep any emotion out of my tone or on my face.

“While we nap, you can unpack our bags and make sure your sister’s dress is pressed for tonight.” He snaps while already getting under the covers. So I’m on the floor and can’t even get a nap. Again I nod but do not say anymore as I watch all three of them quickly drift off to sleep while, once again, I make sure to do everything that needs doing.

Almost 3 hours later, they woke up, by which time I had unpacked, pressed Blue’s dress, and made sure that both Rowan’s and my dad’s suits were tidy and ready to go. The moment Blue opens her eyes, sees the time, and realizes that there are only 3 hours left until the ball starts, she starts freaking out. ” Why didn’t you wake me up, you stupid bitch!”

“I’m sorry blue. I didn’t know that I was supposed to.” She steps right up to me and lands a quick but hard slap to my left cheek and instantly my face feels like it’s on fire. “Blue, stop that.” Dad quickly reaches us and pulls Blue back but I don’t understand why. He’s never stopped her before and the look on her face clearly shows that she’s thinking the same.

“Not her face, darling girl. We don’t want anyone to see any marks on her that will need explaining.” Ahh, so that’s what it’s about. Why am I not surprised? “You are right. Sorry, Daddy.” As soon as Blue finishes talking to him, she turns to face me, swinging her fist and punching me in the side, causing me to cry out.

“That’s better. As long as there are no visible marks, and she can walk for tonight, then have at it daughter.” She smiles at him then turns back to me and throws more punches my way leaving me heaving on the floor while the 3 of them laugh while they leave the room. Blue has hit me on odd occasions. The odd slap here, an odd slap there, but today she seems to intend on upping her game, and I’m not sure why, but she had better make the most of it, because I’ll be gone soon enough.

It takes me a little while and some encouraging words from Lexi to get me up off the floor. I think she’s re-broken some of my ribs that were starting to heal, and it’s making breathing hard and painful. I go to head for the bathroom to check out the damage when a knock on the bedroom door stops me. After plastering a fake smile on my face, I answer the door and sag in relief when I come face to face with Lily, and it’s clear to see that she instantly knows something has happened.

I look at my reflection and, despite it all, I’m happy with the dress. It’s a floor-length white dress with a slit on the left side that shows most of my leg. It’s a little too low cut at the front for my liking and shows more of my breasts than I would like. Despite my small frame, they are rather large and not the easiest to hide. The dress is too big for me, but that’s not surprising, considering I’m thinner than Blue, but after a bit of pinning I’ve managed to get it looking a little better. She also gives me a pair of her old white high heels. They are fairly scuffed but hidden well enough under the dress that it’s almost impossible to tell. “Let’s go!” My dad bellows, making me quickly shift my ass.

Just a few minutes later, we arrive downstairs and head outside to the ball. It is a beautiful night and the place is so beautifully decorated that I spend a few minutes in awe just taking in my surroundings. As we make our way across the grounds we are stopped several times by people wanting to talk to my dad. Of course, both Blue and Rowan join in on the conversations, but I remain quiet unless spoken to. I know the rules.

“Mate is here!” Lexi growls, startling me. What? Oh, wait… oh no. “Please tell me you’re messing with me, Lex?” I can sense her happiness, but terror is all that grips me. We turn a corner to head for our table when the smell suddenly hits me even harder. I look around me trying to figure it out when my eyes zero in on a guy standing a few feet away from me, only I don’t get a chance to look at him for long as he says the words fuck no! Then he runs. He turns and runs from me. My mate…. runs