There was a slight tremble in Aurora's hand after returning to the kitchen. She couldn't shake of the disgusting stare Xavier's friend was giving her. She felt very uncomfortable and she took a deep breath trying to calm her breaths. "You okay my dear?" Maggie asked looking over at her.Giving a small smile, Aurora nodded her head, but needing a minute, Aurora gracefully excused herself with a casual "Maggie, I'll be back in a minute," As she walked towards her room, an unexpected sensation sent an eerie shiver down my spine. The fine hairs on the back of my neck stood at attention, sensing an unexplainable force in the air.Before Aurora could turn to investigate, an unseen power seized control, thrusting her into her room with blinding force. She emitted a soft groan as fear coursed through her veins.Slowly, rising from her disoriented state, her eyes met an intense gaze that seemed oddly familiar—deep, dark-green eyes staring back at her. The recognition sent her heart into a

"Wife!" Xavier's voice sliced through the air, a command that resonated with authority. At the sound of her name, she pivoted on her heels, acknowledging his summoning call.Aurora nervously swallowed, unable to look away from Xavier, her husband, as he approached her. His deliberate strides seemed purposeful, resembling a predator closing in on its prey with calculated precision, leaving Aurora slightly scared.Despite his undeniable allure, Aurora couldn't shake the truth that there wasn't a woman on this planet who wouldn't desire his attention. Yet, she understood, the attention he sought from her was far from admiring. It was fueled by anger, a sentiment that set her apart in his relentless pursuit."There's something we need to discuss. Follow me," Xavier snapped, his voice tinged with anger, as he stormed passed her, to the grand floor-to-ceiling window.Aurora, taken aback by Xavier's tone and his evident anger, followed timidly behind, her steps hesitant and her pulse quicken

"If you break any one of these rules, there will be severe consequences. Do you understand?" he asserted, his voice filled with a chilling seriousness.She nodded her head frantically, not wanting to provoke his anger any further. Her whispered response, barely audible, confirmed her compliance. "I-I un-understand," she managed to utter.A sinister smile spread across his face, a twisted satisfaction evident in his eyes. "Good girl," he remarked, relishing in her submission.After a brief pause, he continued, his voice dripping with condescension. "Not quite what you had expected, was it? You thought you could control my life, my home. But here you are, bound by my rules that will dictate your every move." He let out a mocking laugh, reveling in his words.Xavier's heart skipped a beat as he caught Aurora's teary gaze, her doe eyes piercing through him."Fuck!" he muttered under his breath.He shook his head, his expression turning cold as he met her gaze."And now the rules have bee

Aurora stood in the kitchen, her hand submerged in cool water, desperately trying to soothe the burning sensation. Her eyes welled up with tears, and her mind spun with thoughts of despair. Life had only gotten worse for her. She had believed that her previous life under under Thomas's roof was unbearable, but now it seemed that being Xavier's wife offered no respite.Lost in her thoughts and the throbbing pain in her hand, Aurora was startled by the sound of the door opening. Maggie entered the kitchen with a sigh. "I'm back my dear, do you need any....," she remarked, but her voice trailed off as her eyes immediately fell upon Aurora's injured hand. Concern etched on her face, she hurried over to her side."OMG! What happened, dear?" Maggie asked, worry lacing her voice. "Did you burn yourself?"Aurora sniffled, blinking away tears, and replied, "Ummm."Y-yes, it was j-just some b-boiling w-water. I a-accidentally spilled it o-on my h-hand when I p-picked up the pan."Maggie's exp

Angela playfully nudged Aurora. "And I have a feeling you and I will become the best of friends in no time."Aurora's cheeks flushed with embarrassment, but beneath the blush, a genuine sense of happiness bloomed. For the first time in her life, someone seemed to genuinely want to be her friend.Aurora stood speechless.Angela glanced at her with feigned sadness, pretending to clutch her heart and pout. "Oh, you don't want to be my friend?" she teased.Aurora's stuttering voice betrayed her emotions as she replied, "Y-yes... I do, m-more t-than anything." Tears welled up in her eyes at the thought of finally having a friend. It was a longing she had carried for so long, suppressed by the strict rules imposed by Uncle William.Angela pulled Aurora into a warm embrace, her arms enveloping her in a comforting hug. "You're absolutely adorable, you know that?" she murmured, her voice filled with genuine affection.As Xavier observed the genuine affection between his sister and Aurora, a su