” It’s better you sleep and stop thinking of ways to escape. The doors are locked”
I rolled my eyes. Do they also read the mind or something? Do I need to be careful with how I think about things?
” Good night,” I said and rolled to my side of the bed.
Zion didn’t say anything but I could feel the bed dip as he sat down. He rubbed his two hands together then cleared his throat.
” I don’t want you to see me as your enemy. I’m doing all this for your safety Ella.”
I snorted ” My safety my foot”
He exhaled ” Please stop making it hard for me. I’m trying to make you see reasons”
I got up tired of listening to his lies ” Cut the bullshit Zion. Just end all this craziness!”
” I can’t. It’s already too late to stop. The moment I find my mate, my enemies begin their search and I can’t be on a loose. I need to be as ready as anything” he explained but it still makes no sense to me.
” Just cut the crap” I hissed then went back to sleep. I blocked whatever he was saying and allow sleep to consume me.
Tomorrow is another day, we’ll talk about it.
*****
Stella
I couldn’t sleep. All I can think of right now is Ella, I need to see her. I need to apologize. My phone has been ringing ountless times. I checked the caller ID and wasn’t surprised to see that it was Ella’s mom.
She’s been calling severally and I feel ashamed to pick the call. I took a deep breath and then picked it up.
” Good evening Miss Susan” I greeted.
” How are you dear? ”
” I’m fine, thanks for asking. ”
There was a pause ” okay, I’ve been trying Ella’s line but she isn’t picking up, I hope all is well over there?”
I forced a smile even though she couldn’t see me ” yes we are fine. Ella is asleep already. She’s spending a night in my place ”
” oh okay”
I’m sure she still finds it suspicious.
” Don’t worry miss Susan, we had a lot to drink so Ella passed out first ” I lied.
” ok, please take care of my daughter. I’m trusting you with this” she said.
I felt so guilty that I wish the call ends sooner” I’ll bring her back home to you safe and sound”
” Thanks a lot, dear. I’m holding you on this”
” Please have a night’s rest. You have nothing to worry about ”
I ended the call with a loud breath I didn’t know I was holding. My hands were trembling as I thought of what to do next. I just lied to her! What am going to do now?
I heard a knock on the door so I went to get it. Alex stood by the doorstep shirtless. I gasped not liking the look of things.
” Alex?”
He was all sweating and I knew he had the dream again.
” I need you right now Stella,” he said and claimed my lips instantly.
Alex pushed the door behind and he directed us inside. I couldn’t push him away because I also needed this right now. He kissed me hard just the way I like it. I moaned into his mouth.
This had been going on between Alex and me for a while now. He comes to me when he needs help and I do so to him. It was more like friends with benefits thing but this was kept between me and him. No one else knows about it except Zion.
This must end sooner if we don’t want it to backfire.
*****
ELLA
I yawned loudly waking up from sleep. I felt relaxed I won’t deny that. The bed was so comfy, unlike the one I use at home. Zion wasn’t beside me. I shrugged not to bother. I’m sure he must have gone out for his Alpha business whatsoever.
Remembering everything he told me makes me sad the more. I need to see my mom. Where is my phone? I got up and search the room but my phone was nowhere to be found. Alex must have hidden it somewhere.
I groaned ” This isn’t fair at all. I need to contact my family”.
There should be a way of communication. I need to think of a way real fast. Just in time, the maid of yesterday came inside pushing a trolley containing food. Then a plan was stocked.
” Good morning Luna” she bowed as she greeted. I find everything strange. I’m not used to people giving me this kind of respect. I felt like a queen.
” Erm morning,” I said awkwardly
She smiled a little ” You’ll get used to it very soon. It’s a gradual process”
I forced a smile on my face ” yeah I know”
The maid seems nice and I think we can go a long way. She should be my age if I’m not mistaken.
” The alpha asked me to bring this to you. I hope you are ok with the choice? We didn’t know what you like so we decided to give you all that we prepared in the kitchen” she said
I waved it off ” I’m good with what you brought and I can’t finish everything. ”
The maid giggled ” You haven’t had a taste yet my luna.”.
I cock a brow ” So what?”
” You won’t remember saying you can’t finish the food. We have the best cook in the palace. They are the Alpha’s favorite” she stated proudly.
I hummed ” Well then, I think I should have a taste but before then I need to take a shower. I haven’t brushed my teeth too!”
” Alright, I’ll excuse you now”
” Wait!” I called.
She stopped then gave me a questioning look ” Yes Luna”
I rolled my eyes at her ” please Ella is fine. I don’t like how you kept calling me luna.”
” I’m sorry Luna.. oops Miss Ella” she covered her mouth upon her mistake.
I waved it off. I know it’ll be hard for her to call me by my name with all the rules they have here.
” Anyways I need a favor from you,” I said while she became alarmed
” A favor? What is it?”
This goes nothing ” Can I use your phone for some minutes please?”
” I.. i. I ca
” Please help me out here. My mom will be so worried. I just want to assure her that I’m fine that’s all” I explained sadly.
The maid was having a conflicted mind. I’m sure she’s scared if anything goes wrong, she’ll be held responsible for it.
” The alpha will kill me if he finds out ” she tried saying.
” I won’t let him find out about it. Please believe me ” I held her hand feeling helpless ” how would you feel when you are in a situation like this? I know you have a good heart. Please help me ”
” Luna.
” Please”
She exhaled loudly ” I’ll give it to you but please don’t let that alpha find out about it. Please”.
I smiled happily” Thank you so much ”
She brought it out from its hiding place then handed it to me. I can’t believe that my plans worked out.
The maid held my hand ” Please Luna, don’t see the alpha as a bad fellow. He loves you dearly that he’ll do anything for you. He is a man with a kind heart, please don’t throw away a future with him”
Is she for real?! How does she expect me to leave with a monster? God forbid it. Instead said:
” I know”
She smiled then made her way to the door.
” Wait!” I am caller back again.
“Yes, my luna?”
” May I know your name please?”
” I’m Katherine but you can call me kate”
She has a nice name.
” Well then kate, I’m grateful for this ”
” Don’t mention”