Writer’s POV
Serena was called a few hours later by the king so she left all she was doing in her room and followed the guard to the king’s chambers.
When she got inside his bed chambers, she stood in front of him waiting for his instructions.
She was also eager to know how he was doing after the incident that had happened earlier. She couldn’t help but worry for him.
“Go prepare my bath, I want it hot.” King Zed instructed without turning to look at her, as he sat still in his chair, facing the window.
“Yes master.” Serena said before running into the bathroom.
The king turned to the bathroom door, a frown on his face before he turned to the paper on his desk and scribbled something down.
Serena came out a few minutes later, hands wet and wiping them down in her gown.
“Master, your hot bath is ready.” Serena announced, staring down at him.
King Zed didn’t reply or stand up immediately, he waited for some minutes before dropping his pen and stood up and then went to the closet to change his clothes.
Serena turned, making sure she couldn’t see him, especially his naked self.
“Go wait inside the bathroom.” The king ordered, not turning to look at her.
Serena scrambled carefully into the bathroom and stood tapping her feet repeatedly on the floor.
If he asked her to come inside it meant he wanted her to bath him again. Serena wondered if she would be able to do that again without making a huge mistake.
She stared at herself in the mirror, her hazel eyes filled with nervousness as she bit down her lips anxiously. Her black hair draped over her skin shoulders.
Soon she heard King Zed’s footsteps, she turned and faced the door, waiting for him to enter.
He entered and Serena was relieved by the fact that he wasn’t completely naked even though he wore a white bed shirt. His exposed chest was tanned and his muscles flexed with each step he took.
King Zed slowed down his movement when he caught her eyes on him then stopped and tilted his head to her direction.
Serena suddenly became aware of how she watched him, and quickly stepped away from his path, her cheeks flaming red.
“Forgive me master.” She apologized through gritted teeth.
King Zed caught her flushed face, he grimaced at that when he slowly loosened the towel around his lower body and went into the warm water in the bath, relaxing against the tub.
Serena turned to look at him, wondering if he’d like for her to bathe him again. His neked body was shielded by the soap water, and she waited for an order but none came.
As the king soaked, his mind flashed back to the time at his office when Serena had passed the hot water to him. And even as the agony of his past memories flashed in his head, he could still hear her thoughts and he knew what she wanted to do.
When he had ordered her out he knew she hesitated to leave and it burned at the back of his mind how she wanted to be there for him.
Usually, he wanted to rebuke her but somehow her act brought him back to the real world, vanishing all memories of his past.
He is not the type to appreciate things but for a second he appreciated what she did. And now seeing the way she drooled over him. While that very act always irritated him especially when ladies would stare at him as if he was the last candy on the plate, seeing Serena looking at him with such admiration didn’t make him feel irritated or anything close to that, when she even became aware of what she did and flushed bright red.
He had almost smiled at her embarrassment, but he didn’t even know how to.
As he remained silent, he wondered what exactly was happening to him. The way he usually feels whenever only Serena is around him was different.
It can’t be possible that I have taken a liking to my personal slave. It’s unheard of and it’s impossible especially for me. This must all be Damon’s work, King Zed thought.
I can’t take a liking to a half breed like her. I’ve had a lot of personal slaves but didn’t feel the way I felt when she was around me. Yes, it’s all Damon’s work, I can’t allow him to take over. He thought deeply
“My king.” Serena’s soft gentle voice pulled him out of his thoughts and he frowned at the way he was addressed.
“Master.” Serena quickly corrected herself and he turned to her.
“Master, you have been sitting there for almost an hour, is there something bothering you?” Serena asked as she couldn’t help herself anymore, as her curiosity took over her.
King Zed took his eyes off her without saying a word, as he scooped up water, pouring it over his chest.
After that, he asked for a towel and Serena handed it over to him, stepping back quickly.
He climbed out of the tub, wrapping the towel around his lower body before walking out of the bathroom carefully to his closet.
Serena changed the water inside the bathroom, drying the floor before meeting him in the bathroom.
She watched as he took out a pair of PJs that looked rather too big on him and a laugh almost escaped her lips. She bit down her lips as she liked away.
When king Zed moved, the rest of the clothes tangled around him, trailing on the floor and a chuckle escaped her lips before she could stop it.
“What is funny?” King Zed asked, sitting down on his King sized bed, fixing a curious gaze on her.
“Nothing master, my apologies.” Serena lowered her head.
“I asked you what was funny,” King Zed groaned.
“Nothing, I’m sorry.” Serena answered in fear, every trace of amusement escaped her as her heart thumped loudly in her chest.
“You can leave.” King Zed ordered.
“Thank you.” She said, and headed for the door z pulling it only to find out it wouldn’t bulge.
“Earlier today, you did something no one has ever done to me. For that I will reconsider your status here.” His voice said from behind her.
Serena turned back, not sure of what she had done earlier.
“You can leave.” He ordered again slowly lowering himself to his bed, pushing back the black duvet.
Serena turned at his commands and left through the now opened doors.
She kept pondering on what she did that was extraordinary to make the King rethink her status in the castle.
Was it when I hesitated to leave him alone like he ordered? She thought.
Hesitating was a crime of some sort but he didn’t seem to really care neither did she.
She paused and looked down at the floor.
Wait, is he indirectly thanking me for not leaving him immediately, for hesitating, for disobeying him? She thought once more. Well clearly he needed someone he trusted to voice out all he felt, he needed help and she wanted to offer him one but he refused.
Is he thanking me for that, for staying back a little?
Serena laughed and continued her path to the kitchen when she found the young maid from last time staring at her with a face she couldn’t quite understand.
“You came to look for me?” Emi asked, taking a step towards Serena.
“No, no.” Serena answered looking around the unfamiliar hallway she had walked into. She didn’t even know where she was as she had been so caught up in her thoughts of the king.
“Oh come, this is my room.” Emi smiled, grabbing her hand as she led her into a room down the hall before she shut the door behind her.
“I.. I have to go.” Serena muttered worriedly, looking around the room. There was a bed at the center, a walk-in closet and a dressing table where a lot of books sat.
“Come on, the king is already asleep by now. I heard what happened, I heard about your brother too.” Emi said, dragging Serena to the bed.
“You don’t have anything to do back in your new room. And you don’t have your brother anymore, I heard he loves you a lot.”
She took out a glass cup and poured juice into the cup before offering it to Serena who took it and stared curiously at the content. She couldn’t understand why Emi was nice to her and why she always acted differently towards her.
It made her feel very uncomfortable.
“Come on, since you are already here, drink.” Emi pressed the cup towards her lips and Serena took a sip, it burned in her throat before she offered it back to Emi.
“Thanks.” She mumbled before looking around the room.
The paintings and pictures on the wall were of half naked or completely naked ladies, they stood at the center of a dark room, their hands behind their heads and pale skin that shone in the dark room. As she watched them, she wondered why they were only girls.
Serena was so caught up in her thoughts that she didn’t notice Emi had come to sit beside her after dropping the cup on the small table in the room
“So Serena, em… you know you owe me, I’ve helped you twice. It’s time for you to return the favor. I’m actually lonely here. Can you just remain here with me?” Emi said, staring closely at Serena.
“I.. I have to sleep early to wake up early for the king.” Serena stated, shifting backwards uncomfortably.
“I know, you’ll only spend an hour here at most, what do you say? We can drink more during that time.” Emi offered, smiling.
“No thanks.”
“Okay, so what are we gonna talk about?” Emi asked shifting closer to Serena to close the gap between them.
“I don’t know… I’ve got to go.” Serena replied, rising to her feet when Emi grabbed her hand, pushing her closer.
She suddenly started to feel a sensation over her body, heat crawled between her legs, and she suddenly felt hot all over. She didn’t understand why she was feeling this way, this had never happened to her before.
“Come on, please don’t leave me.” Emi whispered into her ear, pushing Serena back on the bed when she pulled away.
Serena suddenly started to see things. The faces of Isaac, Martins and even the king flashed in her eyes and she grew confused. Why was she seeing all these? She wanted to ask but she rose to her feet, staggering towards the door.
“No!” Emi screamed rushing back to her to lock the door, holding the key in her palm as she smiled at Serena.
“Give it to me, unlock the door,” Serena pleaded as the sexual tension in her rose within her.
“No, you’ll stay with me.” Emi smiled.
Fear shot up Serena’s spine and her breathing laboured, she started to feel the werewolves around her as her senses picked up. She tried to reach into Emi, but the maid only pulled backwards luring Serena back to her.
When she pushed Serena to the bed, she felt her wolf claw at her inside for the first time since she was born. Unexplainable strength overwhelmed her and she pushed Emi away from her. The younger maid hit her head in the wall and groaned painfully.
Serena didn’t give her a chance to recover as she snatched the keys from Emi and bolted to the door, opening it with shaky hands.
She paused when she saw King Zed standing there with a fierce look on his face. Emi staggered fearfully behind her.
She felt hot and her clothes became a barrier so she started pulling them away. She couldn’t handle the arousal brewing inside of her.
King Zed’s eyes widened at Serena’s actions until she stood in front of him. Her pale skin glittered under the bright lights.
Serena’s vision became blurry as she staggered backwards, losing balance and heading for the floor. But the King held onto her quickly, carrying her bridal style and left the room, ignoring Emi who sat dumbfounded.
Serena closed her eyes, snuggling against him as we took her to his chambers after realising he didn’t know where her room was.
He placed her gently against his bed and trailed his gaze over her face, breast, curves and toes. He could smell the desire clawing at her, the need to satisfy her sexual urges called out to him but he threw his duvet in her, shielding her body from his gaze.
The Alpha backed away, swatting his hand in front of him as if to disperse all the sexual energy radiating off her.
Not knowing why he even helped her or brought her here in the first place, he walked off to his desk to keep busy.
THE CEO ALPHA KING