Alpha’s Tormented Seductress

When Alyssa got to the main hall, she met her father there. He seemed to be waiting for her.

What the hell?

“Follow me!” King Jacob commanded before he walked away from Alyssa and towards his throne room.

Alyssa looked confused as she stared at his retreating back.

What could he possibly want now?

He looked so serious earlier that she couldn’t help but be worried.

He had just announced previously that she was going to get married and now she was not looking forward to whatever he had to say.

She knew it would be bad news to her but good news to him.

Still, she did not stay still for too long and proceeded proceeded to follow behind him.Property belongs to Nôvel(D)r/ama.Org.

When they were in the throne room, King Jacob proceeded to sit on the throne before he ordered the guards to leave and close the door behind them.

They did as instructed and soon the only people in the large throne room were only Alyssa and him.

“What did you want to tell me?” Alyssa asked bluntly, not caring to show courtesy or beat around the bush.

Her opinion of him had plunged further after she found that he wanted to marry her to a total stranger for the benefit of the kingdom.

A father selling out his daughter for his personal gain!

What more could she expect from such a ruthless tyrant. She refused to be hopeful so she wouldn’t be disappointed again.

Jacob also did not comment on her tone because he knew the success of this plan depended on her cooperation.

He did not want to make her refuse to help. Even if she did, he already had a backup plan to ‘convince’ her.

“You may not know but over the years, the stability and prosperity of our kingdom has deteriorated at an alarming rate due to the wars we frequently engage in.” He started.

Alyssa just stared at him without saying a word and she did not know where he was headed with this.

“At first, we could still manage to run normally but the situation had worsened so much over the recent months that we risk being annexed” he announced.

Alyssa raised her brow in shock but asides that she did not feel any sympathy for him nor for this shit hole they called a kingdom.

They never did anything for her anyways so she did not care if they got annexed.

The issue was why her father deemed it fit to discuss all these things with her.

“Where are you going with this father?” She asked impatiently.

“Well, we came up with a solution that would not only boost out kingdom but also make us way stronger than before.”

“We decided to steal the golden artifact of Venice. The one from the legends. It has resurfaced once more. It is said that a prince from the land of Venice had deciphered the map and found out the location”

Alyssa listened carefully already having a bad premonition about all this stealing artifacts talk. She had obviously heard about the legend and so had every child who listened to legends and stories conjured by the adults when they were young.

She never imagined that it was real.

“We need to first find out which prince it is who has the ability to decipher the map is since the current Alpha king has two sons. After that, we need to find a way to make him tell us the location of the artifact. That’s where you come in.” He declared.

Wait what? Did I hear correctly? Where I come in? What the hell is this old fogey on about?

“What do you mean? What do I have to do with all these madness” Alyssa inquired indignantly.

“We need a beautiful woman who will be able to seduce the Prince and get him to spill on where the artifact is. We all have discussed and we found you suitable for the job” Jacob explained

“I refuse!” Alyssa rebutted firmly not giving him a chance to continue.

“If you try to force me, I don’t mind ratting you out on this mission to the people of Venice.”she threatened.

This was what king Jacob was worried about but thank the heavens that his wife had thought of a solution.

“It will obviously not be for free. I will give you what you desire the most in return.” He stated.

Alyssa scoffed.

“What do I desire the most? You’ve got to be kidding me? Do you think I’m as fickle as you to crave money or wealth? Do not waste your time on me as nothing you offer can move me.” She replied with a sneer.

“Once you hear my offer, you might have to reconsider.” He said mysteriously.

Alyssa raised a brow at his words.

“I’m all ears. What do you have to offer that will surely make me reconsider” she inquired sarcastically.

“I can offer you your freedom.” He answered.

“My freedom? What do you mean by that?” She asked her heart beginning to pound as she vaguely had an idea of what he meant.

She hoped it was what she thought!

“Exactly what you heard. If you are able to fulfill the task successfully, I will allow you to go live on your own far away from this palace. I will even give you money so your transition into a new life all be easier. You will also be free from this marriage that I had arranged for you.” He responded

Alyssa felt elated at frat but when she thought that this could possibly be a trick to get her to do their bidding, her face twisted into a frown.

Jacob naturally noticed this and saw through her thoughts so he continued speaking.

“To assure you that this is not a scam, I have prepared a legally binding document that the both of us will sign. You can have a copy in order to guarantee your reward.” He added

Alyssa felt her joy returning at the possibility of escape.

“Of course, if you betray me, I will find you and make you pay dearly!” He threatened viciously.

Alyssa gulped but did not comment.

“Now, before we proceed, I will need you to write a letter for me.”