"And don't bite your lips again."

My eyes went wide and I was frozen. This was for the very first time he was this close to me, and I never expected him to have this much effect on me.

I looked at his face, but before I can describe any emotion he quickly moved back. What was confirmed was his clenched jaw and frown between his brows.

I came out of my thought when I felt the car moving again. As always, he was driving with one hand and his other hand messy with his perfect hair.

I looked back at my lap when he sighed, a deep sigh.

What just happened?

One second he was close to me that our breath got mingled, and now he is acting like I was the one who come into my personal space and threatened me to 'do not bite my lips'

I scoff mentally and sat there looking ahead. We were driving in complete silence, which was very uncomfortable for me.

For him?

I don't know!

He accelerated the speed and I bite my lips to stop myself from breathing hard and let him know that I am scared of high speed. In a second I was in front of Moonstone and I can't be more grateful for it.

Once the car stopped, I took a deep breath to calm my crazy nerves. I was shocked and thrilled by all the acts that happened in a few minutes.

Once I was okay, I looked over him only to see him glaring at something ahead, his jaw clenched and veins popping out from his arms as he clutched the steering wheel.

Okay...

He is angry.

"Out"

One word.

Just his one word was all I needed to run away from him. His voice was grumpy and deep, which made me gulp. I quickly walked out of his car, praying he will not shout at me.

Without saying anything else I walked out and run inside without looking back.

I accept I am scared of him.

More likely scared of his angry self.

I heard his car roaring to life again and in a few seconds, he was out of sight. Maybe...

"Iris?"

I heard Amara's voice and I went in. Moonstone, it's a boutique that has an expensive and classy collection of clothes which I hardly find attractive here.

Amara-She loves this store.

As soon as I entered she loaded me with different types of clothes which were so bright in color. I looked at her who smiled evilly.

"What? I am trying this"

I knew it, she will tell me to try these and will force me to buy them for myself. As I said this she looked at me with her duo eye which always had me weak.

"Please, pretty please beautiful"

She said and a pout was present already!

"Fine!"

I said. Taking any random one which was dark green with a High sleeve and very deep round neck. I went inside. Getting into the dress with little difficulty I finally changed.

Taking a deep breath I opened the door only to get a mini heart attack.

What he is doing here?

There was Mr.Xavier knight in all his glory looking around the floor. I bite my lips to control my raging heart. I looked at myself and saw a half of my breasts were showing in that dress.

No!

I am not going out like this!!

Just as I decided I heard a knock.

"Iris? Come out"

It was Amara who screamed. Thinking he might have gone I peep outside only to see Amara, Taking a deep breath of relief I walked out.

"I don't t-think it's good"

I said nervously. I can't imagine myself in this dress. It's beautiful but not for me.

"But you look sexy! "

She said and I blushed. Smoothing the surface of the dress I laughed nervously. She looked up and down at me and then called.

"Xavier, tell Iris she is looking so good in this dress

I almost had a heart attack again as soon as my mind registered his words. But before I can wall away, I felt his piercing gaze on me. My legs were frozen and my breath become heavy but I never looked up at him.

Because the only thing I know, that will be in his eyes will be disgust and anger for me.

And I don't want to see those emotions in anyone's eyes for me.

And I think I was right because even after Amara asked him he never said anything, not a single word. And just after a second, he was out of our sight somewhere in the store.

Don't know why but I felt bad, bad that he can't accept me as his family member.

Am I that bad?

"I- I'll change.."

Saying I went inside. Even Amara didn't comment on anything which I am glad about.

Getting inside I felt my eyes watering which is something I hate the most. I am a very emotional person and sometimes this is my biggest weakness Because it makes me look weak.

Which I am not!

Papa(Alexander) always says I am the strongest daughter he has.

Wiping my face I walked out, putting a smile on my face I walked toward Amara who smile cheerfully at me.

"You Ok?"

"Yeah..."

"Come let's choose a dress for your birthday"

Amara said and I laughed at her.

"I still have time to choose one, besides I don't want to have any big celebration this year."

I said. Hearing Me like a real Amara knight she widen her eyes as much as she can and gasped dramatically.

"You said, you still have time? Does one week still counts in your remaining time"

There come her sarcastic answer which forced me to roll my eyes.

"I think so.."

"Nope! Not happening! It's your 21st birthday girl.. aren't you too excited to become an adult in Papa's eye"

I again laughed at her. She is right. Papa put this condition that until we all crossed the age of 21 respectively we aren't adult in his eyes.

We are his babies...

"No! I like being a little daughter"

Saying I laughed. Amara shook her head. Once when she was 19, she wanted to go out and have a party with her friend alone.

Papa wasn't soo happy with it, but her puppy eyes made him fall. He allowed her to go out but secretly hired 6 bodyguards for her, who will keep a keen eye on her. And that's all was okay until a boy proposed Amara in front of everyone, and the bodyguard being bodyguard they called Papa that instant. He wasted no second and beat the shit out of that dickhead-(according to papa)-who was having bad intentions about his daughter.

We all laughed so much that our eyes hurt where Amara was glaring at us and Papa was neutral. He was proud of his acts.

Maa was like always.......surprised and sorry.

I was lost in my thoughts when I heard a salesgirl's voice.

"Mam, what do you think about this one?"

I looked at her and saw her holding a big evening dress in golden color, that was sleeveless and with a cute pinch.

Aww, that took my heart.

"That's beautiful..."

I said and she laughed.

"He was right that you will love this dress"

She said excitedly. I was scanning the clothes when her word took my attention.

"He?"

I asked still touching the material.

It's smooth...

I heard her throat cleaning and then I looked up at her again.

"I-I mean she, my other mate here, she said you will love this dress.."

I again showed her my teeth for her and thanked her and her mate who suggested this.

Taking it on my hold I quickly went inside the changing room and got myself into that dress.

It fitted me perfectly and showed my curves even more but that's not a problem for me. I looked at myself in the mirror and was awed at myself.

Smiling all the way, I went out. But as soon as I walked out my eyes went to him who was standing there and his eyes were directed toward me.

I instantly looked down again being conscious of myself, my lips between my teeth again and then I felt his steps moving away.

Thank God!

I took a deep breath and walked toward Amara who gasped looking at me.

"You look like a princess.."

She said and I blushed. Soon it was decided that I was taking this dress with me and for the first time I loved Moonstone.

Yayy.!!

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Later in the evening.

I was sitting in my room reading another book which had me all, blushing and shy. I normally read romantic books but sometimes things go up from my reach and I found myself craving to experience this all.

But again, I am too scared to experience this too.

I was lost in my thought when there was a knock. That made me startled, composing myself I opened the door only to smile widely.

Papa and Maa were standing with a smile on their face.

"Can we get in?"

Ask Papa with a smile. I nodded while opening the door wide, and they all entered but just then an angry Xavier passed crossed me, his eyes stayed on me for a second, this time apart from angry, there was someone else too which I can't detect.

"Iris?"

I heard Maa's voice and I turned my face toward them. They were sitting on the three-seated sofa placed in my room. Just as I turned I heard a huge thud voice from downstairs.

All the best for that pretty door...

"Come, sit sweety"

Maa said and I ignored the urge to see what happened and sat with them. As we sat Maa took my hand in hers, their face oozing nervousness.

"Is there something wrong.?"

I asked. They weren't looking fine to me.

"Yes, there is"

Papa said and I looked at them being curiously and scared a bit.

"You trust us, sweetheart?"

Papa asked. It was unusual for them to ask but looking at their face I think it was serious. I nodded my head to them.

"With my life.."

They smiled at my answer. The environment became tense and it was felt by everyone. Suddenly Papa cleared his throat and sat straight.

"Then trust us, even after what we are going to do..."

I nodded my head being slightly confused and a lot scared.

"Then Iris, my love we w-wa..."

Maa tried saying but couldn't. I turned a little to see her, who had tears in her eyes. She cupped My face and kissed my forehead.

"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"

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