Tied

My throat tightens and I feel as if all of the air is being sucked out of the hallway. The cold stone behind the painting causes a shiver to run down my back. I’m close to accepting my fate when he doesn’t move, knowing this might be the last time I ever leave my room when Alpha takes a deep breath.

My eyes are as wide as saucers as I struggle to keep calm despite the panic that threatens to suffocate me. When his footsteps continue until they’re out of earshot, I let out a small breath of relief. I creep out from behind the drapes and walk towards the door. Cries can be heard on the other side. I grab the door handle and pull it open.

“Alpha?” A female voice asked.

“No,” I said as I moved into the room.

She gasped as I came into view. My gaze darted around the room until they landed on the one bed by the window. The room was the same size as mine, but empty except for a chest for clothing. It was my turn to be shocked, when my eyes landed on the woman in bed. Naked with nothing but a