I had planned meticulously to ensure that no one would ever suspect me of this audacious endeavor. Under the guise of being a humble omega, I could carry out my covert work without raising any suspicions.
I couldn’t help but smirk at the thought that Avery didn’t realize how much she was actually aiding my mission. The big favor of allowing me to stay here was precisely the opportunity I needed for my plan to unfold. Now, I could operate in the shadows, and no one would ever suspect who had evaded the security system. I was just a poor omega, after all, right? I giggled softly and covered my mouth, glancing at the door. Avery thought I was going to stay here for a month and serve her. Nope. A day was all I needed to do this job, and then I would vanish without a trace. The clock bell rang, drawing my attention to the time.
I knew this was the time when the security guards around the control room changed shifts, so I seized the opportunity. With my laptop in hand, I stealthily moved through the hallways, keeping an eye on the clock. I had only a brief fifteen-minute window, but for someone with my skills, it was more than enough. Hacking into their security system would be as easy as snapping my fingers.
Guards usually patrolled the packhouse, but inside, everything was calm as everyone had retired to their rooms for the night. Carefully, I slid across the floor, hiding whenever I sensed someone approaching. My destination was the basement, where the security room was located.
I found a secluded corner and slipped behind a pillar, ensuring no one could spot me accidentally. The door to the security room was highly secure, requiring only Zander’s biometric to open. Inside, all the confidential details about the Moonglow pack’s security and the North were stored on the main computer. The room was designed to be soundproof, bulletproof, blastproof, and even fireproof.
Summoning my courage, I opened my laptop and began attempting to crack the passcode for the security room door. It was a daunting task, and my first attempt failed. Undeterred, I persisted and tried again. The locking system proved to be incredibly challenging to hack. After ten unsuccessful attempts, I felt frustrated and angrily slammed my laptop shut. The sound echoed in the silence, and I anxiously looked around, relieved that no one seemed to have noticed.
The guards were about to return to their posts, so I knew I had to leave before they caught me. With a sigh, I realized one day at the Moonglow Pack had been wasted. I carefully made my way back to my room, feeling the eerie calmness of the packhouse sending shivers down my spine. Pushing aside those unsettling feelings, I hurried inside my room and locked the door behind me.
Now, what?
I couldn’t waste my remaining days in this pack just trying to crack the code for the entry door of the security room. I had to complete the job before the cruel Alpha King returned.
But how?!
Lying on my small bed with a worn-out mattress beneath me, I couldn’t sleep. It wasn’t because of the uncomfortable mattress but rather the thoughts that kept me awake. My first worry was how I would gain access to the security room.
Maybe I should try again tomorrow.
No, I couldn’t waste another day. I had to do it as soon as possible and leave this palace. But how could I get inside the security room?
How to get inside the…
Closing my eyes, I kept chanting in my head, trying to find a solution. Suddenly, my eyes snapped open as an idea glinted in my mind.
The key!
Yes, I remembered seeing the key to the security room with Zander once. He had it made as a precaution for the future after the biometric bar was destroyed. It would be in his room, and I knew where he used to hide all the important things.
With this new hope, I quickly got up and decided to head to the second floor, where Zander’s room was located. It was a dangerous task, but luck was on my side as Zander, his mother, and his sister were not present. So, the whole floor would be vacant.
Though it was risky, I never feared danger.
In a swift and stealthy manner, I reached the second floor, staying hidden from the watchful eyes of the guards. Thanks to my small size and a spray that masked my scent, I managed to remain undetected.
With a pounding heart, I gripped the doorknob and carefully twisted it. The door opened with a faint click. The room was pitch dark, and I had to find the key without turning on the lights to avoid drawing attention. I used the flashlight on my mobile phone to begin my search.
To begin with, I searched high and low in his wardrobe, among his clothes, under clothes, and even on top of clothes, but the key was nowhere to be found. I checked the bedside table, beneath the mattress, and under the bed, but the key remained elusive. Exhausted and disappointed, I slumped down on the bed. Suddenly, I heard the sound of running water from the bathroom.
It struck me that someone else must be in the room, sneaking into the King’s private quarters and now luxuriating in his shower. The audacity of it!
You know what they say curiosity kills the cat.
Leaving my fruitless search behind, I decided to confront this bold intruder head-on. I wanted to catch them red-handed before they spotted me. I tiptoed towards the bathroom, preparing to expose the person who dared to enter the King’s domain without permission.
Without hesitation, I turned the knob of the bathroom door and swiftly entered, hoping to catch the thief by surprise. But before I could see the face of the intruder, I was pinned on the shower wall in a snap, a large hand tightly wrapped around my waist and a big hand on my neck, squeezing the life out of me. My breathing stopped as the air left my lungs when a huge, hard, naked, dripping-wet body pressed firmly against my petite figure, pushing me hard to the shower wall. I struggled, twisting my body, trying to wriggle out. My hands tried to push him with all my strength.
Then, I looked up. My terror-filled eyes met the scariest blue ones burning with anger and the world seemed to stop spinning. The overpowering scent of forest and earth after rain engulfed me, making me forget to breathe.
His touch felt like fire against my skin, causing my heart to race at double speed.
His strong jaw clenched tightly before he growled, “Selena?!”