THE ALPHA'S CORPSE BRIDE

A sharp and ripping noise that resembled that of fabric was heard, it was infact the sound of my pink ball gown being ripped to shreds. The manic giggles that followed made my heart sink to the depths of my stomach.

This could not be any more humiliating, the front of my underwear was peaking, on display to two thousand guest who did nothing but watch.

I tried to hold back my tears as a miserable smile spread across my lips.

"I knew you'd be happy." Nyla says trying to hold back her ugly cackle. "See guys she's even smiling, is that tears of joy I see?" She uses her thumb to wipe off my tear and flicks her hand to quickly dry her hand. "Next time you will think twice about upstaging Melanie at her debutante." She quickly reverts to her scowl, the expression I was familiar with. "You're a slave not a princess, even if you think Royalty runs through your blood, you still have your mother's filthy blood, know your place damn swine." I bowed and apologize as more tears pour out. I didn't waste time in the ball room, I ran so fast but it didn't stop the guest from whispering and mocking me.

Nyla has always been like this, she has nothing but disgust for me ever since my father cheated on the empress with my mother. The moment I was born my mother was beheaded for having a hand in black magic, but anyone who had a brain could tell the Empress was Intimidated by my mother.

The claims could be true since after my mother's death the empress tried to dispose of me.

I was stabbed 53 times as an infant,

I was tossed in a pit of flames

I was left in the deadly forest of Peralez

My wolf was sealed to increase my chances of dying,

I was even drowned, twice, but every single time I escaped from the claws of death. I was eventually nicknamed the corpse baby. Since the Empress could not easily rid of me she decided to make my life a living hell and that is why I'm a lowly slave girl to a bratty princess.

The dress I wore was a gift from Viscount Maverick, I got all dolled up just for it to be ripped all to shreds.

I gasped for air, holding the hems of the ruined dress as I run down the halls of the palace, I came across a figure who just happened to to spread his long legs as he laid his sword on his thigh to clean it consecutively.

I slowed down my pace and began strutting over to him hoping to pass through the space his legs didn't encompass. "Did you get caught by Viscount Maverick's wife?" His brows furrowed at the sight of my ripped dress. "I was expecting your hair to be chopped or worse case scenario you'd be burned alive. Is she behind your tail?" He looks around and begins to raise his voice. "She's here, she's making a run for..." I kicked him to the gut to get him to shut up.

"Whore." He coughs, holding his tummy.

"Freak." I retorted.

"That's rich coming from the corpse baby." He replied and I was done. I just paid no attention and slowly walked past him, I was already exhausted I couldn't start picking up my pace again. Unbeknownst to me he was pacing behind me like a moth to a flame, I didn't mind until the sound of his boots clicking drove me crazy. "Do you mind?" I turned to him, he had his hand up as a way of telling me he didn't mean any harm. A coy smile work it's way to his lips.

"Well who's going to stop you if you try to throw yourself off this building?"

"Piss off." I hissed as I heard a mummured bounce back and forth across the hallway. If wasn't that evident if it was a mummur since Cole resumed nagging. "Like do you know how many times you've committed suicide this month? You should really change your name to suicidal princess."

"Shut up." I whispered as he frowned at me cutting me off. "That's rude." He hissed.

"Shut the fuck up." I pinched my thumb and index finger, slowly running it across my lips to pass my message.

I took a hold of the hem of my dress and began creeping to the exact door the mummurs were coming from, Cole as well got a bit of common sense and followed in the same manner but that didn't stop his boot from making a hell of noise.

"Take them off." I whispered again as he look confused. "Take them the fuck off, take off your boots Cole." At this point I was just tossing my hand in the air, which makes sense why he couldn't understand. "Someone's out there." The voice from inside warned as I raised my voice. "If you love me then show me." I said to Cole who looked confused at the situation, I rolled my eyes at him and tugged on to his collars as I pulled him into a kiss, he didn't take my lips right there, he breathe hard against my face till his hands are on my waist and he's pulling my weight against his, he even slide his tongue in as we hold each other's lips in a pretense of passionate flames.

I didn't know Cole was a very good kisser, and an actor as well, he kisses me like he wants me.

"It's just the corpse baby and that disappointment of a knight." I chuckled in between the kiss as Cole pulls me in tighter and kisses me harder, running his fingers through my hair.

Okay Mr show off, they get it we're committing fornication, you don't have to suck on my lips that hard.

Soon enough they began talking again and I abruptly push Cole away from me to eaves drop. "Maybe we shouldn't be here." Cole suggested, immediately the kiss ended. "You can go. I heard something related to Nyla." I paused to notice the red blush that spread across his cheeks. Sometimes I forget he's a virgin, it's not my fault if he's a pain in the ass.

"Alpha Grant request Princess Nyla as a bride, we have to honor his wishes so that peace will reign between the two empires, we can't risk another war." My ears stood on the mention of Alpha Grant, the ruthless Alpha King of the Hazem Empire. It's a known fact that any woman who shares a bed with him will die. That meant Nyla would finally be off my tail but wait, another war? The last one ended five years ago, why would another war commence in such a short period.

"The Empress won't allow it, you know that she will elope with her daughter to her mother land and watch us all die." I recognize that voice anywhere, it's the head maid and Nyla's Nanny, why is she sharing such a tedious conversation. Cole was right I shouldn't be here, before I could plan my exit, I heard my name being mentioned.

"Adaline is of royal blood is she not? and she is blessed with what the Alpha needs, a woman that cannot die." I stepped back in terror, if all this takes effect, I'll have Nyla's fate.

Cole could tell I was fragile at the moment but didn't know how to comfort me, I wouldn't blame him, this situation was new to him. Soon enough I backed away from door completely and started plotting my next plan.

"What are you going to do ?" Cole asks, Alpha Grant kills the women before he has a chance to sleep with them. He got tired of the false hope of producing a heir and didn't even bother himself with the mating rituals.

There wasn't any way out of this, the only option was to elope as much as that sounds promising I'll die of poverty and malnutrition.

"Follow me." I took his hand, he didn't hesitate to grab mine as he waltz behind me. After a while of silence we both stood in front of a room.

I opened the door with a key I keep with me at all times and drag Cole in with me. I purposely left the key out as I shut the door behind us.

I immediately begin to strip in front of Cole as he watch me with red in his face.

"Who's room is this?" He inquired noticing the expensive taste of the room. "It's Nyla's room" I answer as his eyes widened in shock, his face was null as he tries to process what I just said.

"Are you crazy?" He yelled at I proceeded to take off more of my clothes till I was buck naked in his front, my soft smile confused him.

"Have sex with me." I uttered making my way towards him, I made contact with his erection as he hovers his palm over his hard member.

Adaline

"Have you lost your mind?" Cole remained baffled by my proposition. "If I'm destined for a lifetime of torment, I should at least indulge in the experience of losing my virginity this instant, don't you think?" My gaze shifted to his hard member. "Besides, do you not find me attractive?" I suggested coyly, swaying my hips with a hint of seduction.

He swallowed nervously, finding it difficult to avert his gaze. That gave me the idea to make my first move. I strutted towards him and went on my knees, cupping his arousal in my palm.

I tugged on his belt, giving him a chance to object. After thirty seconds of consecutive silence, I unbuckled his belt and swiftly took out his erection in my hand. I squeezed it firmly, sensing no hint of softness; he was undeniably aroused.

I flicked my tongue against the ridge of his foreskin. His lips trembled, and a soft moan escaped as I teased my tongue around the tip of his member. I could feel the vibrations coming from his legs as he attempted to hold back his pleasure.

I began sucking the tip of his erection until my mouth had half of him engulfed. Avoiding the use of my teeth, I bobbed my head back and forth, making it a habit to tilt my head sideways for added pleasure.

I looked up to see Cole, his face was burning red and his forehead was drenched with sweat, we both held eye contact for a while, if it was possible he looked more red than ever.

I used my tongue to tease around his erection for a while until I had his entire length in my mouth. Cole's size wasn't small, and it wasn't overly large either; it was just right for me. Unlike Viscount Maverick, who made me gag on my first time giving him a blowjob with his enormous dick, this felt more comfortable.

I'm sure he'll be pissed when he gets to hear the news of how I sucked his nephew's cock and how he fucked me in Nyla's room.

Note to self, I'm not doing this because of some sappy bullshit to lose my virginity. I'm doing this because Alpha Grant only desires virgins, once I'm rid of it, the Empress would have no choice than to send Nyla to the the Hazem Empire, that's unless she wants to die.

Thinking of my brilliant plan didn't prepare me for the rush of cum flooding into my mouth. I created a bit of space between the back of my throat and Cole's erection. Warm cum trickled down my throat, and I felt a flush of heat spread across my face. I swallowed and stared at Cole with my best bedroom eyes. "Was it good?" I asked, but Cole remained silent, refusing to give me an answer.

"What if we get caught?" That answer solely meant he was bought. "Does it matter? We'll be quick." I lied, I was going to tire him out till someone discovered us in Nyla's bed, if I'm lucky someone might catch us in the act.

I needed the aftermath to spread the word; otherwise, having sex with Cole would be a complete waste of my time.

Cole wasted no time, swiftly stripping off his clothes from his white top to his black leather pants, along with his big boots. I let my eyes feast on the scenery; it wasn't extraordinary, but it would suffice.

Sweeping me off my feet, Cole slowly approached Nyla's princess-sized bed. He took a moment to hold my gaze; he wasn't as flushed as before. Instead, he looked confident, with a hint of nervousness if I wasn't mistaken.

My brows furrowed slightly as he gently stroked my dark brown hair. "You are very pretty, Adaline," he said, and I blushed a bit in response. "Thank you."

His lips met mine, and I felt a tiny spark ignite at the depth of my stomach as our lips touched. His hands moved from my hair to the side of my face, stroking it gently as we remained locked in our kiss, the tender caress adding an intimate touch to the moment.

The kiss deepened, our tongues wrestling for dominance. A slight moan escaped my lips as the sweet, sloppy kiss evolved into a passionate exchange. I felt Cole nibbling on my lower lip, his movements growing more intense. In response, I reciprocated, nibbling on his tongue for a while and then his lower lip. We both broke away from the kiss, gasping for oxygen.

Cole held my gaze as he slowly placed a peck on my lips then over to my jaw, he soon takes over my neck as he marks every spot that deemed fit, to tell everyone he had me.

Growing impatient and tired of the teasing, Cole grabbed both my breasts, fondling with my nipples. I spread my legs open, sliding a finger down my pussy as Cole devoured my breast. Putting in a second finger, I let out a loud moan, my breath hitched from the pleasure, each movement and sensation adding to the intensity of the moment.

Cole grabbed my wrist as he licked off the wet juices that oozed from my pussy. My cheeks heated up even more; he made that action look effortlessly arousing.

"Stop teasing me," I yelled at him, but a coy smile greeted his lips. "It's not every day I get to see you like this. I should enjoy this, should I not?" He grinned, and I hated it. It wasn't difficult to arouse me.

"I hate you," I hissed, squinting my gaze. He lowered his frame and used his tongue to explore the folds of my clit. He moved at a steady pace, not getting rough at all. I ran my fingers through his blonde locs, tugging on them as his tongue managed to hit some of the right places, the sensations escalating with each deliberate movement.

I imagined how his erection would fit perfectly as I pressed his head down to explore deeper between my folds.

"Fuck me, Cole. I want you in me," I said as Cole immediately pulled away and withdrew his length, slowly guiding it into my pussy. I dug my fingers into the sheets, enduring the initial pain. Each time he went deeper, I fought the urge to throw a fist at Cole; it hurt, so bad. Slowly, the pain lessened, turning into pure ecstasy. I moved back and forth with my back flat on the bed until he was completely inside me.

He started slow but soon began bouncing as well, hitting every spot he tried to reach. It wasn't enough; I was getting greedy. I got up, pushed him down on the bed, and rocked my hips back and forth.

Losing my mind, the euphoric feeling of pleasure flooded my senses. All of it was disrupted as a sharp scream tore into the room.

We had been caught.

Adaline

The Peralez Forest, once notorious as the Forest of Demons, held no novelty for me. The four-day exile my father imposed felt more like a gentle reprimand; he initially hesitated to punish me. Despite his apparent satisfaction with my involvement with Cole, the Empress and Nyla were less than pleased. As a consequence, my flowing locks were sheared into a pixie cut, and I found myself here, in the heart of the Peralez Forest, tasked with reflecting on my actions.

The first time I was sent here was when the Empress was desperate for my disposal. Anyone sent to the forest of Peralez didn't last a day in here, they were hunted and scourge by the demons, only a skilled wolf can counter a demon. Well, till they get worn out by endless battles and ends up either retreating or dying in the battle.

I have never encountered a demon from my days sent to the forest, the palace warriors always looked shocked in awe when I come out unscath, it was as if i was a demon repellant.

Familiar with the forest like the back of my hand, I embarked on an exploration borne out of sheer boredom. A magical band, ingeniously bound to my ankle by the Empress, thwarted any attempt at finding an escape route. Whenever I neared an exit unrelated to the palace, an inexplicable heaviness seized my legs, rendering them immobile.

So long for eloping.

My stomach growled and I was getting tired of the familiar scene, I opt to rest but I needed to rest where there was food, lucky for me I'm immune to poisonous berries but I always end up gagging and throwing up so it wasn't worth it trouble. I regret not having my wolf, I could have literally hunted for food. Amidst my regret I hear the sounds of a shrub shaking, I suddenly became alert and positioned my stance. "Who's there?" I squatted, searching for a branch or stick but end up picking up a rock. "I have a rock and I'm not afraid to use it." I warned, as my heart raced a bit.

Would this be the first time I'd be encountering a demon? Well I guess I wasn't going to be invincible forever, I was bound to come across one.

I wonder if a demon could finally break this curse, but why now of all days ?

"Come out!!" I yelled waiting for whatever hides itself in the bushes. To my very surprise Cole walks out unscath as I drop the rock in confusion.

"Cole? What are you doing here? How are you here? Why are you here? How are you even alive?" I take in deep breaths to let my questions sink in, I expect him to bear at least a few bruises, the strongest warriors don't even look this untouched.

There are only two things, it's either Cole is a pretty good warrior pretending to suck or he's a Demon.

I rush towards him, he widens his arms for an embrace but I take his hand to examine his entire forearm.

"Explain yourself." I glared at him as he chuckled. "I felt bad about you getting banished to the forest so I decided to accompany you." He replied with a bubbly smile, it was one I wasn't quite familiar with.

"Not that, how are you still alive?" I asked. "Oh." He blushes pulling his hand back and scratching the back of his head while avoiding my gaze.

"I was born here, it seems like anyone born here doesn't get in contact with demons." This revelation made little to no sense, and how come I wasn't even aware and if he can enter the forest that means he's not as weak as he seems. "But the folklore says only the strong are born into the forest, you're as weak as biscuits." I said as Cole nods in confirmation.

"Well Folklore is not always true, you weren't born into the forest and you are invincible to the demons as well." He said which was quite correct. This forest might be picky about who gets invincibility.

"So who else knows about this?" I asked a he squatted, he was probably exhausted from trying to find me.

"Just me and my adoptive parents." He said as I recalled that he was adopted into the Debris household eight years ago. "That's probably why they adopted me." He added and his gaze shifts to my head. "The Empress really chopped your hair." He smiled as I looked away in embarrassment and blushed while running my fingers through my pixie cut. "I-I prefer it short, it won't get in the way when I'm doing the palace chores." I boasted proudly.

Cole tilts his head in some form of admiration. "You look good either way." He falls back resting his head on the beds of leaves. "So what's for lunch?" He asked like I was some kind of personal maid. "I don't know, I planned on eating berries but a lot of them are quite poisonous. I can't afford a stomach upset at the moment." I paused wondering how to bring up the conversation of us having sex, him showing up all of a sudden to keep me company was nothing but fleeting emotions set up for failure.

"How did your adoptive parents take the news about our affair?" I asked, unlike my father I'm sure his were quite livid. "They are not in the kingdom at the moment, I'm sure they'll be aware after my uncle's letters get to him. He was livid though." I chuckled imagining the look on Viscount Maverick's face, I wish I was there to see it.

"Well, just because we had sex doesn't mean you have to take responsibility." I immediately brought up the topic watching as it had no effect on him.

"I'm in no way taking responsibility, I got bored of same old training and wondered what you were doing." He said as I felt important just for a second, no one ever thinks of me, they only think of Nyla. "I see, any news then? You can tell me why we go hunt for food." I was bubbly realizing one of us had a wolf. "There are no animals in the forest, we'd be lucky if we see a fly." He confirmed as My hopes were shattered as I result to thinking about berries or apples.

"Any news then?" I inquired, and Cole abruptly rose, gasping. "Alpha Grant," he uttered breathlessly, "I saw him at the palace."