Life wasn't so soft to Iris from starting, as her parents left the world at her tender age of 5. But she accepted it all and moved on. After her

parent's death, her father's friend gave her shelter and love to the little girl of 5 who needed it much

After 15 years of moving on, her past again came knocking on her door, this time with an intention to take her away from her safe nest. But Alexander Knight wasn't someone to give up easily.

The only way to keep her safe was giving their name to her. And the only way to do that was making his Son 'Xavier knight' marry this

innocent girl.

Iris was never a fan of Xavier and totally despite an angry Xavier. Having only two words a week between them as a conversation she

was safe until this bomb dropped, "" but "ia having vny no no other other option option she

accepted.

Once they were married, Iris drowns in guilt thinking he-Xavier was forced to marry her and tried every possible way to lesser her guilt

which were acting like a perfect wife to begging his ex-girlfriend to take him back.

But her plan flopped when Xavier came to know about her Act. His whole existence was shocked, The mare thought of not having Iris to himself was a nightmare to him,

and That moment he decided she was ready to face him and his beast together. Because lris was the only thing he wanted, from the moment he saw her for the first time.

And now when she had unleashed the beast, she will only tame him Because Xavier was all set to sweep off from her feet and hide her

inside his bedroom to make her stay forever.

But not everything things goes how you plan them right?

...Sneak peak ...

Author's POV

"Why the hell you went there, Iris?"

Xavier hissed. He just can't accept, his wife went to that women almost begging to take him back as her boyfriend

Hearing him, Iris gulped. She wasn't a fan of Xavier's anger state. Although she had witnessed it only a few times, still it scares the shit

ut of her. She never looked up at him, even after knowing how muct he despite her in this act.

Seeing her looking down, he felt himself being furious. Waking to her, he grabbed her tiny waist in a tight grip. She gasps as the sudden contact and looked up in his eyes only to finch

They were pouring anger. Only anger.

"I asked you something, Iris!"

He said. Gritting his teeth in the way. Iris know now she can't shut her mouth anymore

"I...You were forced to marry me, Xavier. You didn't want me. Not only that, but you weren't happy. I just did what i-l feel will be right for y-you".

Hearing her, he felt himself losing all his leftover clam. How can she say he didn't only want her, when the truth is purely opposite?

Pulling her closer with a jerk, that their nose touched each other, he looked dead in her eyes and then asked suddenly.

"Who you are to me?'

Her eyes went to his , findings what was he trying to do, but she found nothing apart from anger, his eyes getting darker by each passing seconds making Her whole existence shivered at the sight.

"l asked you something, kitten"

With lowered eyes and cheeks red by the endearment,she felt herself getting lost in dark pool of his eyes. Gulping she said.

"Your W-Wife"

She felt weird mentioning herself as his wife. Something she never thought she will do.

"Then listen, listen carefully, Mrs. Iris Xavier knight.

I only want you. I only want my wife. You are the only one I desire. Forced or not, you are

mine now,and I didn't plan to give up on this no I will let you do this!"

He saw how her eye widen at his confession. Her

breath hitched by his words. Cupping her face with one hand and with other he grabbed the back of her neck, he pulled her even closer,

"And now I am going to show you how much I desire you"

Saying this, he crashed his lips on her hard.

he pinched her waist. With a gasp, she opened her mouth only for him.

Her legs felt weak by his torture, her eyes closed,His hand which was on her waist went inside her T-shirt, and that's when she came to her senses. She put her other hand on his hard chest

covered with crisped white shirt.

And tapped on his chest when she felt herself breath out..but Xavier wasn't ready to leave her yet..

He dreamed of this moment from the day he laid his eyes on her adult self. His desire for her were now uncontrollable, and he wasn't planing

to control them anymore

With a harsh bite and suck, he left her lips. Putting his forehead on her. He heard her gasp and then He looked in her eyes which were closed, she was taking high breaths, and he felt proud.

Proud that it was him who made her breathless.

His eyes darken with desire seeing her swollen lips, All the sinful things come to his mind which he wants to do with her.

And now he wasn't going to hide and wait anymore.

Leaning till her ear, while his nose touched every inch in the way. he sucked on her ear lobes making her breath hitched again. And then whispered.

"The things l'll do with you..kitten"

......................

Xavier's age; 29

Iris's age; 21

Isn't life too hard?

much when you have people who love you truly

It is, around but you. not that No?

When my parents died I was just 5 year old, I still remember crying my eye out in front of my father's dead body. I thought he was sleeping,

but that was what ! thought.

I still remember how 15-Almost 16 years ago, papa (Alexander) came and hugged me. Picked me up, and I buried my face in his neck. He

comforted me like a father should. He took me under his guardianship

and I can't be more grateful of him for doing this

Not only that, but he welcomed me in this house where I meet maa-Eva. She is the sweetest person alive, I also meet Few crazy kids

who were elder than me but are fun to be with.

Amara, the fashion queen, but with a genuine smile and loving personality. Isabella, Well My mentor and an another mother figure for me.

I miss her.

But she is married and living with her husband and another crazy kid I chuckled, remembering her son-Evan. He is the smartest kid I ever

saw, but all his smartest is invested in doing something naughty and crazy.

Ace, my best friend. We have a 4 year gap, but It did nothing to harm our bond. He is opposite of me.

Self obsessed and best listener and a person who have the bunch of stories to tell

All about him and his charm-ofcourse

And now last but not least

Xavier

Amara's twins, but opposite of her. He is the most serious person in this house. Yes, more than papa, Alexander. He had an emotionless face but a confident personality which oozes Supreme power and dominant.

He gets angry easily but to my lucky star's, 1 am still to be a victim of his anger and I hope it remains same I and he never talk. Like never.

It's not like I don't want to. It's him who didn't like me...As l think.

He never looks at me, he never talks to me, he never sat with me. He hates me.

And truth to be told, I too avoid breathing the same air he does. His personality made me insecure and scared of him.

His eyes made me shiver and dizzy. His massive appearance is so masculine and raw that

makes me gulp. Wel, he is a.......d.ifferent story.

Signing off my thought, I closed the book I was reading right now. The writer was my favorite one

Eva knight.

That women who is not my biological mother but nothing less than an Angel. A woman who is my inspiration.

Maa.

I smiled thinking about, but my journey to my thinking world was cut short when my cell ringed. The name displayed was Amara

"Hey"

She chipped This girl is an energy bomb. Always jumping up and down with unlimited energy. A smile always on her lips and those dimples adoring

her smile her a lot.

Dimples.

Xavier

"Hey"

I answered. Sitting up straight, I fixed my cloths

"Hope you are free, Can you come to Moonstone?"

"Yeah, I am free. But why there?"

"Just come, girl, you willknow. Ok, bye, I am waiting for you."

And the line was dead. I shoot my head again and got myself up. Now when she already asked me to come soon, I know I can't delay.

Getting ready was actually a hard task for me. don't like being picture ready. when I have a girl like Amara in the house. Getting up I went through my wardrobe to

find a comfortable dress for today. Once I was ready, I went down to see Maa doing her work, which was cooking for all of us.

She is the best cook in the world.

"Maa I am going to Moonstone, Amara is there"

I informed. I have a habit to inform her about my doing. Actually, all of US.

Amara-Ace-lsabella-Me.

All.

Xavier?

I don't know.

"Oh OK. 1'| tell the driver to drop you there."

She said in her evergreen soft tone with a cute smile and I smiled at her. But my happy Time was cut short when a familiar spicy cologne hit

me nostril. My body stiff and my heart beat fasten.

I didn't look back, but I know it's him. His shoes clicked against the marble and the sound echoed across the hall. I lowered my eyes sensing him extremely close to us, and as I thought

he was there in front of me kissing his mother's cheeks His eyes shut and his dimples visible which is a rare sight. His 6.3ft tall personality towering over us and my 5.5ft presence looking dwarf in

front of him. His board shoulder made Maa almost invisible to my eyes

He is so big.

I bite my lips at this thought, I shouldn't think about him. He made me feel oddly different. Usually, I am a shy person, but around him, I am

extremely shy.

My confidence crumbled around him, and I always found myself hiding from him. What makes me more sacred is his emotionless face and

those charcoal black eyes which are deeper than Pacific Ocean.

I was standing there awkwardly not knowing what to do, my eyes were cast down, and the heart was beating fast. Unintentionally, my cheeks are always red around him.

Which is so bad!

"I was about to call you Xavi"

Maa said in her excited voice. He chuckled, and I looked up for a second to see his face, which are concentrated of Maa. His smiling face is just a rare sight.

You are lucky today if you saw him smiling.

"Can you drop Iris to Moonstone?"

I heard Maa's voice and my head snapped up.I was shocked by her demand. My eyes flew to Xavier, who look was already looking at me

with his cold eyes, making me winch,

"Moonstone?" For the first time, he spoked

His velvety and masculine voice reached my ear and I shiver. To a person like him, he really had a good voice. His voice, likes him was emotionless, but the tone was sharp, which made me gulp.

"Yes, Amara called her. Just drop her already, she is in hurry'

She said, and the only thing I chanted in my mind was, please say no. I don't like being around him much, not because he is rude or anything

It's just he is different from all. He, I don't know...!

He took a deep breath and I bite my lips harder, I know he doesn't like me being near him. I am sure about it. And lm sure he will say no

"Hmm OK"

My mouth hung open and eyes widen. I was stillooking down when he said that. I gulped at the possibility. I looked at Eva maa who look

unbothered by my expression

"Iris, go with him. I forgot there is no driver around today."

I go with the bus then.

"Ok"

His shoes again clicked against the marble, and he was out, l looked at Maa who was again engrossed in cooking... having no other option,

moved out.

My steps were short, and I was continuously biting my lips. I can't even imagine myself alone with him, and now I was going to be alone with

him for like 30 minutes

Oh, my lord!

Unfortunately, I reached my destination which is on the door, there he was standing in navy-blue shirt which was really clinging to him and

black pant.

As always, his Hairs which are Slightly longer than usual for boys were falling on his eyes. His beard covers cheeks were bowed down which his eyes focused on his phone

Like always his jaw clenched which I noticed once I was close, I stood there not knowing what to do, but just as I stood he looked up. His black eyes were now focused on me, and I gulped

Without saying any word, he straighten up and walked to his seat.

One-of the thing that Iknow about him is he like to drive himself.

And he is a good driver.

I stood outside collecting all my courage, but then I heard his goofy voice.

"Get in"

He didn't sounded happy.

Well, he never sound happy. hurriedly obeyed him. Even If I don't want to, my body obeys his ever

command which are not much as we don't talk.

Sitting on my seat, I waited for him to start the painful journey. I was looking at my lap when I heard him signing and then I felt his presence

extremely close to me. My eyes grow wide, and 1 looked at my side to see him leaning toward him.

What is he doing?

My cheeks turned extremely red when he forwarded his right hand which bypassed my side. then i felt his right hand slightly touched my

bare shoulder, his eyes were focused where his hand was and my eyes were now focused on the proximity we were sharing.

For the first time

I heard a click voice and then realization drawn upon me. He was fixing seat belt. My heart beat which was running in marathon clamed a bit

but my cheeks burned in embarrassment

I created a fist of my finger and again looking down. My eyes tightly shut. Ifelt his beard cheeks touching my another shoulder sending

shiver down my body. - felt his hot breath Fanning on my neck making her squirm on my seat but the torture was ended soon.

Like a air he moved back and I felt cold around me. My eyes were still shut and my heart beat fast.

I don't know why my body react this way around him, like he is controlling it without doing anything and that's the another reason

why I am scared of him.

He controlls me without doing anything

I took few deep breath to compose myself but the heavy feeling of his stares I was getting wasn't letting me compose myself.

I never knew why he has such a effect on me. It's hard for me to stay normal around him. Lost in my thought I never noticed him leaning

toward me again.

"Open your eyes now..

I heard his whisper just a inch away from my ear, that set me frozen. My eyes few open and without any thought I looked at my side toward him

who was looking at me with a emotionless face.

Gulping at the sight I tried looking away but can't as that black pool of molten lava had me as a capataive already. Not even a second later I felt his cold finger on my chin making me shock.

What is happening around?

His eyes were boring into mine and for the first time i saw an emotion flicking in his eyes which I wasn't able to pin Point. I was lost in his eyes

when his thumb touched my skin just a inch below my lips.

Just by the mare contact I felt hot and bothered. My breath uneven and eyes flicking between his thumb and eyes How am I supposed to spend my next 30 minutes with him when in

just 5 minutes I am like this?

I gulped again when I felt his thumb pulled my lips down from my teeth. It come out with a pop sound and i again saw a emotionl flicking in his eyes. This time it was something dark and raw.

Just like him.

And then I heard his extra husky manly voice which was enough to make a blushing Scarlett.

..."And don't bite your lips again" ...

We never wanted to do this in this way but.

.

Maa said and they both got up. Papa came to me and raised my face.

He caressed my cheeks and said something that made me shocked to my core

I never expected them to say this..

They said

"Iris, you are getting married"

"M-Married?"

I shuttered. My eyes went wide with shock and my heartbeat fasten.

Marriage is something I haven't thought about yet!

I looked at both of them in shock they were also looking at me, their

face expecting an answer which I am unable to give.

"Yes."

Maa said with a dejected smile. My face went pale and I stood up not

being able to digest that sudden decision

"B-But why? I mean-."

"Iris, you said you trust us right? You know we love you more than

anything.. we will not do anything wrong with you."

Papa said, his face showing Sligh wrinkles which only come visible

when he is tense. I looked into his eyes and saw the desperation for me

to say yes. I nodded my head slowly allowing him to continue.

"Then sweetheart, try to trust us on this too. Whatever we are doing is

for your good. Please trust on this.."

looked at him for a second trying to digest everything.

I know

whatever he will do is for my good but Am I ready?

I took a deep breath again and looked at both of them. Maybe..l am

not ready but then looking at him I know he is helpless, I can't see him

like this..

Nibbling on my lip I made that decision. I trust them and it's nothing I

can do for them in return for what they did for me.

"Okay."

Their face lit up and they both took a breath of relief. Maa hugged me

and smiled.

"I promise you won't regret it.."

She said and I nodded

Iknow Imade the right decision but it's about marriage.

I always dreamt to marry out of love but we all know nothing goes as we pla..

Ismiled at them when papa came to me. He made me sit on my bed

and smiled.

'And if you are getting worried to marry some other stupid who will

make your life hard then don't sweety.."

He said. His tone was convincing. I took a deep breath and looked at

him trying to know what he meant.?

I gulped, maybe knowing about the groom can make me feel better?

"What do you mean?"

lasked, I was scared to know it will be any of his friend's sons. It's not

like they are bad or anything, it's just I don't think of myself from their

group. They all are snobby rich dudes who "1o dont don't give give a a fuck about

anyone...

'I mean, we aren't getting you married to some snobby rich dude who you don't like."

My face blushed red. I never knew that he knows my opinion about his

friend's son. I shook my head looking away.

"It-lt's not l-like..-"

"That's okay sweetheart. I know they are what you labeled them off."

I smiled at his answer.

Isn't Papa just the coolest father.?

"So, the one with whom you are going to get married is one of someone close."

Maa said and I looked at her, her eyes filled with excitement which

made me smile at her. I run my brain a bit but I don't know someone

who isn't like them. I don't know right?

"You are going to marry Xavier"

My world stooped and I went frozen.

I heard Xavier right?

I slowly looked at them both truly shocked. My mind stopped working

and I went pale.

No No No No No.

"X-Xavier?"

Maa nodded excitedly, her smile still there but this time it didn't make

me smile but made me scared. I looked over at Papa who had an expressionless face now.

Just like him.

Taking a deep breath he nodded his head at me and held my hand

softly. His face becomess soft and warm.

"I know you both don't go along well but you know your Papa right? I wouldn't have landed you in this situation until I was out of every option right."

My heart which was bearing fastly started ramming against my chest.I

gulped knowing whatever he said was right.

But we never get along.. let alone go well along!

Biting my lips when my brain started to ramble on its own. I nodded my

head for him to continue.

" Trust us when we say, you are very precious to us. Because you are

And I don't trust anyone else with my princess. I only trust Xavier and I know he will not break my trust."

I didn't Say anything else because 1 didn't know what to do. I don't

know what to answer..

I don't know what trust he is talking about and deeply inside Me, I don't

want to know. I don't want to know that because there was again a

problem which was troubling everybody.

I stayed silent and they both got up. I stayed still when papa placed a

hand on my head. It made me feel secure and warm.

"Think about it. Just know one thing..l and Eva will do everything in our capacity to have you safe and happy. You are our daughter and I'lI never want your bad."

Saying he leaned and kissed my hair. I felt a tear leaking from my eyes

and I passed my eyes tightly. I know.. know they love me so much.

B-but why my life has to be a troublemaker?

Why do people who associate with me have to suffer?

I-I don't have a problem with obeying their wish but when they said it's

Xavier I know why he was angry that time...I know why he hates me.

I lay on the bed thinking about all this, marriage--------It's a big word

It's about my life.

Not like every girl, I don't see several dreams of my marriage but I saw a few of a person l'Il fall in love with. I always thought that with whom I'll

fall in love with will be someone who will have a soft look in his eyes for

me.

Who's eyes will shine after looking at me

Someone who will Love me as nobody does. Someone who will be just

like a fairytale.

But again.fairytale doesn't exist

What made me more depressed about this was the fact that thevrespective groom is non-other than Xavier. How am supposed to react

in his presence?

When he was just a family member, I tried every single trick to be out ofvhis sight but if we got married then it will be impossible!

Dammit he hates me

How much of a disaster this marriage is going to be.

I closed my eyes and just then the image of him of the time when hevwas going out popped into my mind and I sat straight.

Oh. My. God.

He is forced!!

I gasped, and as soon as the realization hit me I gasped. He was forcedvby Papa to marry just Because of me?

I need to have a talk..

I decided. Maybe I can marry any of the rich snobby dudes who will make me his trophy wife and my life will be hell?

Because either way, it's going to be hard, with Xavier I'Il stayed terrified

every single second of life, craving for some love. Craving for my

non-existing fairy tale.

Which I am damn scared to experience

Dammit! Why life has to be so hard?

1 day later.

I was sitting in my room preparing myself to have a talk with the Almighty.

Xavier

Who just returned from God knows where after a whole day. That day as soon as I realized he was forced I decided to keep my fear aside and

be brave.

And have a talk.

Like serious talk.

Getting up I soothed the non-existing wrinkles on my dress due to nervousness.

Taking a deep breath I got up and took the elevator. Xavier loves his privacy and that's why he has a whole Floor in the mansion under his

wing-

That too the top floor which is something I love the most. Taking a deep breath I pressed the button and in a second I was there

in front of his floor. Till now my hand was cold and sweaty.

And the fact that I came here for the first time made me feel more nervous.

For God's sake, I am alone in from of the lion.

My confidence which was on seven skies came to the ground as soonvas the door opened with my little push. There was the living area which

look super clean.

Everything on its place

Walking toward the master room I prayed for him to be in good mood

My heel clicked on the ground and created a big sound because of the silent environment.

Isn't he here?

I wondered. Nevertheless walked to the door. Surprisingly it was open.

As soon as my eyes landed on his room I was awed.

It was dark because all the lights were off but I still can see the architect. It was beautiful and dark.

Just like him.

My heartbeats raised as soon as his musk cologne hit my nostril which was spread all over the room. I saw his coat laying on the sofa

Carelessly.

I was getting more scared Because of the silent environment. There

wasn't a single sound that can be heard apart from My heartbeats.

Taking a deep breath again I did my biggest mistake of the year.

I entered without knocking.!

"Hello-. m

Because as soon as I entered I saw him coming out of the closet~l assume~ naked. His back is toward facing Me and his lower is covered

with a towel.

My cheeks turn red and I froze on my spot. Hearing my voice he turned

His emotionless eyes turned surprised for a second which he masked

quickly and then an angry look took over his face

"What the fuck!"

He yelled gritting his teeth and I gulped. My legs were frozen on their

spot. My heart went wild. You don't expect any other reaction from me when I am seeing a partially naked man for the first time.!

But as soon as his angry voice made its way to my ear my brain started

working. I quickly turned my heels to go but didn't I tell you?

My luck is my enemy.

"Stop there Iris!"

I heard his velvety voice booming across his room and like always my body accepted his demand and I stood there. Now my back was facing

him.

I heard his harsh breath across the room and heard a little commotion

behind telling me he is is getting dressed

This is soo embarrassing!

My cheeks were still red as the image of his naked solid chest came into

the view. I gulped at that image but shook my head.

Ivam a big idiot!

I was lost in my thought when I felt his presence behind me. My whole

posture went stiff and my cheeks turn even redder.

"Turn around"

Again came his husky voice and I unknowingly shivered. Taking a deep

breath I turned. My throat went dry as soon as my eyes went on him.

There he was standing in from of a black t-shirt contrasting his whitish skin.

His hair was messy and his eyes were directed toward me. I lowered my

eyes as wasn't able to look into a molten pool of lava.

"What are you doing here?"

I heard his whisper. His voice turned throaty and masculine. His Handvfolded around his chest making this big man look even more bigger

and muscular.

As he asked I looked at him for a second and again looked back.Icstayed silent because my mouth was just sealed. The environment was

scary. Too silent.

"I don't like repeating Gatino, just answer my question.'

Gattila?

My brain caught this sentence but before I can ponder much I noticed

he took a step head, toward me making me step back.

"I-| want t-to talk"

I automatically spoke seeing him still taking steps toward me. Hearing

me he stopped and looked at me with narrowed eyes.

"Talk?"

He asked.I nodded

Humming he step back making me sigh in relief. He walked to the sofa

and sat there with his long thick legs wide part and leaning on the sofa

"Sit"

He said-ordered to which I looked up at him and saw his expression

calm and composed. I shook my head knowing if l'll sit-l'll never talk.

"I-I hope you know about the marriage thing happening around."

nstead of sitting or saying anything else, I started with the main topic

directly. With the way, my heart was beating and my body was reacting

know if I stayed for a second more without saying it

I'lI run away.

Hearing Me he nodded. Now his index finger was on his lips as he kept

looking at me

Rubbing my hand to gain some confidence, I again started.

"Y-You don't have to marry me as I know you hate me. You can say no

and I'll tell Papa that 1'I marry any other guy. And I mean it. You don't

need to be-."

"Just shut up"

I stopped as soon as I heard his pissed voice. My whole body went cold

as soon as I looked at him. His face screaming anger and in a swift

move, he was walking toward me

My eyes went wide and I stumbled on my feet as soon as he came in

one hand distance from me. His large hand grabbed my forearm and

pulled me closer.

My breath hitched and I gasped. His face was now in front of me.

My hand went on his chest creating some distance between us.

"W-What are you doing?"

I shuttered. I was panicking from inside seeing him this close, his face

was leaning toward me, and the fact that I reached just till his chest

was making it more awkward

"I don't remember asking your opinion on this topic, neither I need

one. And dare you to say this again that you will marry someone else.

It's on me to decide what I want to do. Understood?"

He said. His voice was husky while he gripped these words out of his mouth. I gulped seeing his eyes getting, even more, darker than usual.

Oh my lord

"I asked do you understand?"

He asked his hand tightening around my forearm burning my skin. I felt

tears forming behind my eyes at the intense pain shooting through my

body.

I nodded, hastily trying to be away from him as soon as possible. My

heart jumped in my ribcage and my face turn red like apples.

What happened to him?

I wiggled in his arms as I was getting super scared by his reaction. He

never reacted this way.

In a swift move again I was out of his hold. He removed his hand from

my forearm and turned around showing his back to me

The environment went tense, as I took a few steps back. I looked over

him and saw him running his hand in his hair while his one hand was on

his waist.

His huge figure was looking more huge as his muscles popped from his

arms. I looked over my arms to see his fingers prints there as a bruise.

Damn its hurts

I was examining my hand when I heard his grumpy voice.

"Just get out."

He said and l'!l be a fool to ignore this order. I quickly turned my heel to

run away. I already decided to have this talk with Papa, without Xavier's

knowing

I was almost around the door when his voice again boomed.

"And Iris, get ready..

He said and I again turned toward him. He was again looking at me

with his dark eyes which had so many emotions in them for the first

time.

"We are getting married tomorrow"