Chapter 6

Chapter 6

Selena's POV

Although the hurt cut deep, I didn't let it keep my legs plastered to the floor, instead, I turned away quickly before the two wolves on heat could spot me. The moment my hand landed on the doorknob, Asher called my name, and I watched as my initial plan to walk away undetected dissipated before me like dust.

"Selena", his breathless voice reached my ears.

My breath hitched on my throat as I slowly turned. If I expected a hint of remorse in Asher's eyes, I was sorely mistaken. Instead, the strain in his voice was linked to that in his pants.

"I...", I began, the words dying in my throat.

The lady with him raised a delicate brow as she observed me with an unknown expression. I avoided her eyes.

"I shouldn't have barged in like that. My apologies", my voice came out shaky and meek, it was almost embarrassing. I mentally gave myself a smack across the cheek. I had no reason to apologize, if anything, they were the ones who owed me an apology but I wasn't that brave to say so.

Asher sighed in frustration, before straightening his shirt that had ridden up, probably from the lady's frenzied touches. He ran a hand through his hair before making his way to me. From my peripheral vision, I could see the lady had settled herself on the couch, crossing her long legs.

By the time Asher stopped in front of me, his toes were touching mine. I recoiled slightly to give myself some space to breathe better.

"Next time, honey, try this thing called knocking", he whispered.

Embarrassment flooded my pale face, turning my cheeks red. "Yes sir", my voice came out as a squeak.

I took one, two steps backwards before swiveling on my heels and walking out. By the time I shut the door behind me, my heart was pounding uncontrollably and the only sound I could hear was that of my rushing blood.

Pathetically, I began the walk back to my room, my bare feet dragging across the tiled floor. My mind wandered back to Ethan and Elsa, then to Asher and finally to Axel.

If I thought well enough, my life was unfolding like a freaking reality TV show and I was in the spotlight. My mate basically ignores my existence, I just got shipped off to a cold and emotionless lycan, I am an omega and this pack was no different from the cold home I grew up in. Different faces, different locations but the same goddess damn narrative.

By the time I pulled my head out of the clouds and back to reality, I realized that I couldn't make sense of my surroundings. I turned frantically, realizing that this portion of the castle mansion was secluded with little to no soul moving around.

I breathed out in frustration, my brows crinkling as the familiar prickle of incoming tears stung the back of my eyelids. The glaring fact that my life had just gotten more wretched and probably would get worse was enough to send even the most mentally strong to the point of breaking.

I found the nearest pillar before sliding down, bringing my knees closer and hugging it. This position had saved me from the worst verbal and physical abuse from my dearest step mother, it always represented a sign of defeat.

"Umm, Selena?", an unsure voice called out.

I lifted my head up, searching for the source as my eyes landed on a girl roughly my age. I could easily tell she was also an omega, just like me.

Something on my face must have been a clear evidence that I was who she was looking for because her face lit up in happiness.

"Hi. I'm Liliana but you can call me Lily", she smiled brightly.

"Who are...", I pinned her a suspicious look.

"Oh", realization dawned on her face. "I was assigned by Alpha Axel to take care of you"

Lily looked just like me. Not facially, but physically. Her black hair was mussed and haphazard, her clothes were obviously old and worn out, just like the hand-me -downs I received from stepmother or Elsa when they felt generous enough- which was very rare, and her fingernails were coated with soot and grime. My wary expression softened and I felt my guard lower.

Sensing this, she approached me slowly.

"I looked all over the place for you, surprisingly, no one knew of your whereabouts", she frowned. "Now that I think about it, no one knew who you are"

I only watched her keenly as she led the way out of this maze.

"You're really good at keeping a low profile", she nodded in satisfaction. "That could be a good thing in this place", Lily paused. "Although not always"

I noticed that the surroundings were getting vaguely familiar until we came to a stop in front of my room.

Lily pushed open the large doors without hesitation, holding it open for me. I paused for a while before taking small steps in. She shut the door behind me then resumed her excited chatter.

"You don't talk much, do you?", her brown eyes stared back at me.

I felt myself shift on the bed, before shaking my head.

"It's fine. I could totally talk for two"

She walked into the adjoining bathroom, setting up the bathtub for a bath. By the time she was done, a pleasant scent poured into the room as she walked to my side, fingers folded.

I threw her a confused look, wondering what she was still doing in the room.

"I'll need to bathe you", she provided helpfully.

"No", I stated firmly. It was probably the only word I had spoken in a while.

"That is one of the orders I received from the Alpha"

I frowned, opening my mouth to refute when a soft knock on the door paused every objection.

"I'll go get it", Lily made a move towards the door but I stopped her before she could reach halfway. I wasn't going to let someone be on my beck and call like my step family was.

"I'll get it", I rushed out, pulling the door open. The person standing on the other end made my heart stop for a millisecond.

"Axel"