“What do you think you’re doing?” Alistair asked calmly as Lauren’s hand trailed down his broad chest.
“Helping you relax,” she replied with a sultry smile, her voice low and alluring. “You work too hard, Ally. Let me take care of you.”
He gently removed her hand, only to feel another pair sliding up his legs. Alistair caught the redhead’s hands and shook his head, his disapproval evident.
“Oh, Ally, don’t be so uptight,” the woman on the floor murmured seductively, biting her lip. “I promise you’ll like what my hands can do... and more.”
Alistair stepped away, brushing off her touch. He appreciated these women but refused to be swayed by their charms—a daily test since moving to the village.
“Ladies, I’m fine. Thanks,” he said, his voice steady yet final.
“Ally, I think I’ve hurt myself,” said a brunette with feigned innocence, pressing him into a chair. “See here—” She began to unbutton her shirt, but before she could continue, the clinic door slammed open.
A striking woman with a stern expression strode in, her raven hair tied in a sharp ponytail. Her tailored attire exuded wealth and power, and her piercing gaze landed on Alistair, who raised a brow in silent question.
“Here for a consultation?” he asked politely, but the woman threw a crumpled paper at him, prompting the apprentices to stifle their laughter.
“Miss?”
“Why would I consult a doctor surrounded by shameless, lewd women?” she snapped, disdain dripping from every word.
Alistair’s calm demeanor shifted as his fists clenched against the table. His gaze hardened, cutting through the tension like a blade.
“Apologize. Now,” he demanded coldly, his voice enough to make most tremble.
The woman smirked arrogantly, crossing her arms. “Offended, are we? Don’t like hearing the truth? I walked in and saw something disgraceful, and I will not apologize for stating the obvious.”
“Who are you?” Alistair’s tone was icy, his patience wearing thin.
She tilted her chin upward, offended by his ignorance. “I am Louise Weisz, the first female War God of Hudrax!”
Alistair looked at her, in fact, he didn't really care about it.
"And?"
Louise looked at him, sneered and said, "I can't believe they want me to marry you, a ignorant village doctor..."
"I'm here to tell you, we're not from the same class."
Alistair frowned, he was confused by this drama queen.
"The marriage contract, I'll destroy it. Any problem?" She looked at Alistair with mercy.
Arrogantly, she took that piece of paper, tore it into pieces. It was their marriage contract.
Then, Louise looked at Alistair with a mocking smile.
She was sure that Alistair would go crazy, kneel to her and beg her not to cancel this marriage.
After all, she was the best girl Alistari could meet.
However, Alistair’s expression didn’t change as he leaned forward, a faint, contemptuous smile tugging at his lips.
“With pleasure, Miss Weisz.” He looked at her without any emotion.
Ha?
Louise was confused by his response. But soon, she figured out why.
He must be too shocked to know the truth, so he had to pretend to be calm.
Poor man, he only wanted to save his poor dignity.
Louise sneered, she was not interested in talking with a mad man. She turned around and was going to leave this stinkly clinic.
“Wait!” Alistair said with a deep voice.
Louise made an arrogant smile. She was right, this loser would not let her go easily.
"Even if you kneel and beg me, the contract has been already..."
"Apologize to my sisters." Alistair said coldly interrupting Louise's words.
Louise scoffed, her disdain only growing. “What?"
Her face changed, how dared this loser asking her to apologize to these...indecent women?
"You must be dreaming. I owe no apology to this rabble of—” she glanced dismissively at the apprentices, “harlots.”
Alistair stood abruptly, his anger finally visible, but the eldest apprentice plaed a calming hand on his chest.
“Ally! Let her go,” she said softly, her voice steady yet firm. She turned to Louise, her gaze unwavering.
“Leave and don’t come back.”
Louise sneered indignantly, her heels clicking sharply as she marched out.
“As if I’d waste another minute here,” she muttered under her breath. “I’m too noble for this.”
Alistair exhaled slowly, regaining his composure as the apprentices exchanged worried looks. His gaze followed Louise’s retreating figure, but his focus quickly shifted back to his sisters, his calm demeanor returning.
“Thank you,” he said to the eldest sister apprentice, his voice soft but resolute.
Alistair looked at Jessica, his eyebrows furrowed. “Why did you stop me from going after this girl?” He asked, irritated and looked at the door with disdain. “War Goddess… Please, she is nothing more than a child in terms of power, to me!” Jessica tossed her dark blonde hair back her shoulders and sighed deeply, before turning her sky-blue eyes to Alistair. “Ally, you know what the master said: no fighting, and certainly no killing, inside the clinic,” she pouted and kept her hand on Alistair’s chest, drawing now circles with her fingers. “You’ve been so stressed by that gal… I can help you get that ungrateful one off of your mind.” “Thanks, but I’m fine,” Alistair gently took Jessica’s hand and pulled her away from him before sitting back down on his chair. He closed his eyes and sighed, thinking what a relief it had been not to have to marry that woman. She was insufferable! “Ah!” Jessica said, before pulling a letter out of her bra and smiling at Alistair. “I almost forgot, Al
Two years earlier, a man had appeared at the clinic's door, desperate for help. His body was covered in painful sores, and after countless visits to different doctors, no one had been able to diagnose his condition. Word had reached him about the Divine Healer, so Daniel sought out the mysterious man.However, the old healer wasn't there that day. Instead, it was Alistair—a young apprentice with striking green eyes and a mess of blond hair—who treated Daniel. Back then, Alistair was just learning, but now, with Master Alberich retired, he had taken over as the Divine Healer himself."Alistair Woods, I can't express how grateful I am!" Daniel said, a broad smile lighting up his face. "Look at me—my face is nothing like the last time you saw me, right? Thanks to you, I feel healthier than I've ever been!"Daniel opened a worn leather bag he had brought with him and took out two wine bottles, each bearing an ornate, special red seal."These wines are something special, Mr. Woods," Daniel
Adam was furious. He owed so much to Kingsley Woods, a man of good heart and principle. And from what he could tell, Alistair was no different. So how could Cathy act as if the boy was no great thing? He was the best!“Now, what does that have to do with anything? Huh? Ally is marrying Lisa and that’s what’s important!” Adam exhaled, trying to control himself. He looked at Lisa. “What are you waiting for, girl? You’re going with Ally to register your wedding now!” Lisa didn't move and looked at Alistair with an expression that, if it could kill, the blond would be lying on the floor, lifeless. Although Lisa didn't like the idea of having to marry a man who wasn't the one she had chosen for herself, besides, as her mother put it, being a poor village boy, she wouldn't go against her father, after all, she wouldn't be able to run away from marriage for long. She walked past Alistair without even looking at him again, almost bumping into the blonde's shoulder. “Hurry up, what are you
Alistair looked around and whistled. He had no idea Jessica was rich enough to buy a villa in that area. Walking to the garage, he inspected the cars and laughed. The woman had at least ten cars there, each one more valuable than the last, except for one that had been left out. Before Alistair could think about it any further, his phone rang. Looking at the screen, he saw that it was Adam and answered the call. “Ally? Son, I… I’m sorry! Lisa can have a terrible temper sometimes!” Adam began to speak and Alistair just looked down wearily. “I was completely embarrassed when I saw her arrive alone. The driver told me she had left you on the street, all by yourself right after getting married to you!.” “It's ok, Mr. Anderson…” “No, it’s not okay!” Adam sighed. “Why don’t you come eat with us, huh? Today is your first day as a married couple, so let’s celebrate, yeah?” Alistair wanted to say that there was no reason to celebrate, only to mourn. However, he remembered that these were t
Cathy and Adam looked at each other and the woman smiled nervously, fidgeting at the rem of her clothes. “Morris, you must be mistaken…,” she said, shaking her head from side to side. Morris stood up from the table, fists clenched after hearing the words spoken by Cathy, then turning to her. “What do you mean by that? Do you think I, the greatest collector of fine wines in this city, wouldn’t know a good wine from a bad one?” he asked, then brought his hand to his chest with a thud. “I’m Richard Morris!” Cathy looked at her husband for help, but he did nothing. She then turned to her daughter, who had her mouth open, trying to think. “It’s just…” Cathy licked her lips and swallowed hard, before her face turned red as she looked at Alistair, accusingly. “That wine must have come from his now-defunct family! Because, please… how would a poor boy like that be able to afford such expensive wine? And two bottles at that!” Cathy sneered, crossing her arms over her chest and looking di
No one knew that before Alistair became a doctor, his master trained him in martial arts and combat techniques, even sending him to war for two years. Alistair, only eighteen years old at the time, was already recognized as an excellent fighter. One of his specialties? Swords and daggers! In a year in the field, Alistair became known as the “King of Mercenaries”, however, there in that city of Lothan, the people around thought that the blond was just bragging without really knowing how to do anything. 'He must be scared to death!' Lisa thought and smiled with her lips closed. Alistair wasn't the kind of man who let himself be influenced by other people, but he had never been so disrespected in his entire life as he had been in the last forty-eight hours. So, with his hands behind his back and a calm smile, he turned to Edward, who was watching him with his brown eyes. “Very well. I accept the invitation to a game.” Marie looked at Alistair with interest. 'Lisa hadn't mentioned t
Alistair let out a cold laugh and was ready to give a fitting retort, but a commotion at the door interrupted him. Turning his head, he saw Daniel Smith, the man who had given him the wine, standing there and next to another man with a fierce expression on his face. The people around let out gasps of surprise and Alistair looked around for a second before his eyes focused again on the men near the door. “Lorenzo 'Wolf' Lupo himself!” One person exclaimed and Alistair raised his eyebrows. “I just can’t believe it! OMG, this must be my lucky day!”The man was known for owning most of the businesses not only in Lothan City, but in other cities in the surrounding area. His power reached international territories and, because of this, he was greatly respected, but more than that, he was feared. Alistair knew that this man's business was not limited to what the media reported. Lorenzo Lupo, known in the media as the Shadow Wolf, was the head of one of the largest mafia organizations in t
Edward couldn't believe he had been openly ignored in front of those people! He looked around, retracting his hand and swallowing hard. However, no one really had their eyes on him, but rather on Daniel. Noticing the richest man in town walking toward him, Alistair frowned and raised his hand discreetly, indicating to the man that he did not wish to be recognized. If there was one thing Alistair valued, it was discretion. Daniel noticed Alistair's movement and, even though he didn't want to stop greeting him, he would never contradict Alistair Woods. So he stopped walking and sighed, then turned to Lisa, who was not far from him and smiled at the woman. “Miss Anderson, is that it?” He asked and Lisa smiled widely before reaching out and shaking Daniel’s hand. “Mr. Smith! Yes, I am the only daughter of the Anderson family. And I am so excited and honored to finally be able to speak to you in person!” She placed a hand on her chest. “I admire you so much!” Upon hearing Lisa's last