CHAPTER 5

Trudeau's POV

 

I looked out the window. A raven had perched by the window sill, looking inward. “She's nothing more than a means to an end. All she's here to do is to warm my bed, and make babies.”

 

 

 

Cassie hummed back. I refused to read into whatever the humming meant. I had already stepped out of line a few moments back, it was only fair that I allowed her to have some kickbacks, no matter how little.

 

“If you say so...” She bowed briefly before meeting my eyes. “Is that all you need me for?” She asked.

 

My finger stroked my chin, thinking of my last decision on the matter. “I think I would go with you, make an official introduction. I think that should be better...” I get on my feet and walk to meet her.

 

“Shall we?”

 

“After you, Alpha.”

 

~~~~~

 

Audrey's POV

 

I finally understood the hype behind the Blue Lotus pack. The place was beyond magnificent, or maybe it was because I was in the alpha's quarters. But so far, the place was so beautiful. The high-rise buildings with unique architecture, and the well-trimmed maze of gardened flowers on your way into the quarters. It was obvious why they were one of the richest packs now.

 

The man who had turned into a big black wolf earlier during the attack; had appeared out of thin air by my side.

 

“How do you like it so far?” He asked with a short smile. He was taller than I was so I had him squinting his eyes down at me also while trying to avoid the sun blazing in the sky.

 

I chuckled awkwardly, biting over the answers in my head, wondering which was the right one to give.

 

“Are you nervous?” He asked, stopping in his tracks which inadvertently brought me to a pause too.

 

I looked down while replying, “I mean, only naturally. This place is magnificent, I wonder how I was going to fit into all of it.”

 

He hummed, staying quiet for a bit. “Well, all you have to get used to is satisfying the alpha in his sheets and bearing him an heir if he wishes. And if he changes his mind then—”

 

He wasn't exactly done when the sound of footsteps stole his attention, then mine. It was the man from earlier, the one rumored to be the infamous ruthless Lycan alpha, Trudeau. Even his name sounded as exotic as he looked. It made me kind of; excited that even though he was a powerful monster, he was also drop-dead gorgeous. A woman walked somewhere behind him. Her black long hair shimmered in the blazing sun like silk falling off the shoulders of a maiden. This time they fell by her face, casing her beautiful face with high cheekbones.

 

“Speak of the devil...” He muttered just enough to hear him barely.

 

He left my side and moved closer to the alpha. It felt more like an unconscious movement with the way he leaped forward in the alpha's direction. The guards around also became stiffer and it kept me on my toes. If everyone felt the need to be alert, then it meant I also had reasons to be.

 

I moved forward too.

 

“Oh...you haven't taken her in yet?” The alpha asked. It was funny how he was speaking about me like I wasn't standing right there in front of him. His eyes refused to acknowledge my presence.

 

“We were waiting for your next orders.”

 

He nodded, “Alright.”

 

He looked at me briefly then away. This left a sour distasteful aftertaste on my tongue, but I tried not to show it. So the other man stepped into the awkward silence. “This is Cassandra. She is the Beta of the pack and I'm the real Gamma Guillemette. You will be running to us more frequently and hopefully, you stay long enough for us to...”

 

He looked to see the man from before already striding away in the direction he came from with the lady. He distracted me from focusing on him by pointing me in the direction of some older lady. Half her hair was grey but she didn't look all that old facially.

 

“Kindly take her to her designated room in the alpha's chambers. Hope it has been put into good condition. The alpha must not see a mistake like the last time.” Guillemette warned. She wordlessly bowed her head to his warning and collected the small back I had been given to come over with. I tried resisting giving her the bag since she was old enough to be my mother. I didn't see reasons as to why she should act like a slave of mine. She smiled kindly and asked me to let go of the bag, that it was her job.

 

I turned to see Guillemette watching our interaction closely, yet with loose interest. I immediately let go of the bag. This could be a test phase and I was failing badly.

 

With no more words, we got to the 'designated room' in the alpha chamber.

 

It wasn't about the fact that the place was so huge, airy, and cold. It was that I didn't find anyone lurking in the hallways as our shoes clicked on the marble floor that ran all through the hallway.

 

The bed was larger than life. Probably the biggest bed I would ever sleep on. My brain buzzed with multiple thoughts seeing as the room did look and smell like it had just been thoroughly cleaned like the Gamma had ensured.

 

“Please what is your name?” I asked her, sitting on the bed with half of my weight like I was expecting it to crack under pressure.

 

“My name isn't relevant ma'am—”

 

“I insist,” I called out, interrupting her modest act. Yes, I knew it was an act whether she was actually like that by character or not. It was an act she was expected to put up with every visitor of the alpha. I knew that because I have had to grovel at the feet of my mother every fleeting second of my past. I knew the taste of forced kindness more than anyone right now.

 

She sighed, telling me from my tone that I wasn't the type to easily back down when I wanted something.

 

“Cynthia. That's my name,” She mentioned, sighing again. “You must be really tired. I will get you some food, new clothing and—”

 

She paused suddenly, looking back at the door with fear in her eyes. Then she looked up at the various corners.

 

“Are there cameras in here?” I blurted out my fear before I could seal off my lips.

 

“Of course not. But it is better safe than sorry. There have been quite a few before you. It is only natural to think that he made a few extra precautions for your arrival.” She said, coming closer to me.

 

I could tell she wanted to tell me something important from how cautious she acted.

 

“You don't exactly look like you want to be here.” She observed.

 

I thought for a second about telling her my entire life story up until this point where we both sat opposite each other. She was on the dressing chair while me on the bed. This could be a test and I might be failing it right now. But something about her kind aura proved otherwise. I felt zero tension. Like I could trust her, which I did.

 

“I was sold off by my father.” I only said as much as I felt was important to the question.

 

The immediate look of pity and sympathy took over her face. She shook her head. I could see words turmoiling inside of her but she spoke none of it. Instead, Cynthia sighed and pressed her hands against mine. “It is going to be okay. Just do as you are told and nothing more, and It should be fine.”

 

“Should?” My throat ran dry just saying the word. The way no one was guaranteeing me the safety I needed to hear, scared me.

 

“Should.“ She repeated, getting on her feet. “I must get going. They mustn't find me here dilly-dallying. The alpha can get mad at the both of us.” She informed me and I nodded in understanding, naturally getting up on my feet to walk her to the door.

 

The question hunted my tongue. I so badly needed to find out to make sure I was sure I had the right man in my head when they spoke of the word alpha.

 

“Sorry, Cynthia. One last thing.” I almost reached for her shoulder, only to recoil my hand last minute as she turned around.

 

“I didn't think to ask till now but, the man who had walked in with the lady with black hair. Is that the son of the alpha of the Blue lotus pack?”

 

She chuckled briefly. “That is the alpha. He's so young right?”

 

I nodded, smiling away my shock.

 

She left me to the emptiness of the room and naturally, I found myself secluded in my bed where the haze of sleep quickly swept me off my feet.