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The tall, domineering alpha glared down at me. I looked directly into his eyes, offering a silent challenge.
“I won’t repeat myself,” he said.
I thought of everything that had happened to me whenever I disobeyed orders or went against the rules in the palace.
All of the consequences had been horrible. I made up my mind. Slowly, I descended down to my knees. I reached out to touch his member but he took a step back.
He chuckled. “I don’t force myself on women. I know that soon you will be yearning for it, and that’s when you will get it.”
Relieved, I stood up. That was a relief. He was not as bad as I thought. At least he had the decency not to force someone to have sexual relationships with him. If he had done that, I would have lost all respect for him. I would have preferred to kill myself than have such a mate.
“Since you won’t have it, I will.” Sandy said. She stood up and came to where alpha Ridian was seated, his chair facing away from the table. “Can I have it another way?” she asked the alpha.
“Sure,” he said.
Without wasting time, she straddled him and positioned his member into her. Then she started moving. I turned away. I could not bear it anymore. I stormed out and stood in the hallway. Sliding down the wall, I sat down and sobbed. For how long could I bear humiliation like that from the one who was supposed to make me happy?
I stayed there for about half an hour. When I sensed that they had left the dining table, I went in and collected everything I needed before wheeling my trolley out of there like a bat out of hell. The good thing Cara was going to be in charge of supper. I didn’t think I could deal with that again.
Cara and the others asked me a lot of questions, but I did not answer any. I just sat on a stool and stared at the floor. Mary offered me food. If I wasn’t so hungry, I would have turned it down. I took the food and started eating as fast as I could. When I was done, I stood up and left the kitchen.
I went out to take a walk in the garden. I moved among the sweet smelling flowers, enjoying the delicious scents and the cool breeze. Judging from the strength and quality of the breeze, I could tell that there was a water body not far away from there. It seemed to run on the upper side, something I had not noticed before. I wanted to turn into wolf form, and run there, then turn back so I could swim. But, I was not even allowed that. I was not allowed to be who I was, a wolf. It was hard living a confined life like I was. I hated it.
I had found a place to lie down and listened to the sounds of nature. I could hear the critters, and rodents as they moved about. I could hear the chatter of birds. When I listened more intensely, I heard the rush of moving water. My whole body ached for a swim. I had always loved swimming in the stream near our pack. It was small but the cold water always gave me a feeling that nothing else could.
Being a slave is never easy. We all crave to be free and make our own decisions. It doesn’t matter how well you are fed and taken care of by your captors. When you don’t have freedom, none of that is enjoyable. Freedom is a basic need that allows us to function well and to our full potential.
I heard movement but did not bother to get up from my spot. The scent was familiar but I couldn’t place it. I knew I had met that person. Eventually, she showed herself. It was Jamila, the witch who had reported me after I asked her for a favour.
I sat up. “You!”
“Hey, I see you’re now chilling in the royal gardens.”
“I don’t wish to speak to you,” I said.
“I know. Sorry for what I did to you. I was just following protocol.”
“Okay,” I said, standing up. “I’m leaving now. If you were looking for some gossip to take to the alpha, you will be disappointed. I have nothing.”
“Don’t you want to find your twin siblings?”
“I do, but I will have to first get the alpha’s permission. I have learnt the rules now.”
“I want to help you,” she said.
“I don’t need your help, traitor.” I put on my sandals and started walking away from her.
“Cilla, I’m serious.”
“Nope, I will not let you get me into trouble this time.” I yelled.
Why would she just change her mind out of nowhere? Something was fishy, and I was not about to trust the woman who had betrayed me instead of informing me about the rules. Had I known that there was a rule prohibiting seeking witch services without consulting the alpha, I would never have gone to her place. As much as I wanted to know where the twins were, I could not do it if I wound up dead. I had to stay on the right side of the law in order to preserve my life.
I went back to my quarters and lay down on my tiny bed. Staring at the empty ceiling, I thought of the day’s events. Was I really ready to stay in that pack? The fence was low, and it was tempting. I had been told there was more security outside the fence, but I couldn’t help but wonder. Was it really true, or did they tell us that to threaten us? After thorough thinking, I decided it was better not to try it out. It was best to stay. Besides, where would I go if I escaped? Was safety guaranteed?
Eventually I convinced myself it was better for me to stay. Maybe alpha Ridian would change, and become a better man.
Maybe I could actually become the luna of the famous Blackmoon pack.
I chuckled.
A girl could dream.