Chapter 6

Veronica’s POV

Placing my ear on the bathroom door to hear if Logan had taken me to my work. Yet, he did. With shaky hands I opened the door, peering out I saw the room was empty. Not even the curtains were moving. With a deep breath I stepped out, my feet sticking to the tile floors. I stood in front of my bed wondering if I should lay down or sleep on the mat that was placed next to it. 

“Why am I here? Why did Marcus make me believe that I was doing good by coming with Logan? I should have run away. Away from everyone and everything.” My voice was barely audible. Then a knock on my door made me startle. Making my heart beat extremely fast. “Who is it?” My voice shaking.

“Miss Veronica, Alpha Logan had sent me to give you something. Can I come in?”

“Um… Sure…”

The door creaked open, and Henry poked his head through the opening. “I do apologise for the intrusion, but Alpha Logan requests your company in the dining hall in,” He looked at his watch, “Two hours time. Please take a nice warm shower and I will bring you your outfit to wear.” 

“I told him I didn’t want any new clothes.” 

“I’m only doing what I am instructed to do. So, if you don’t wish to wear the outfit he has chosen for you then it is so. But, he wants you to have an option.” Henry turned to make his way out, but then stopped in his tracks, “Oh, and Miss Veronica.”

“Yeah?”

“Alpha Logan isn’t as bad as everyone says he is. I’ve worked for him for many years. He might seem cold on the outside but, on the inside he is someone else.” 

I nodded and he nodded then left.

My gaze turned to the bathroom, wondering if I should take Logan up on his offer. Then the sound of my stomach rumbling tickled my ears. With a sigh I took a long warm shower. I loved the soap that was placed in the shower, the smell of lavender crept up my nose. I loved the smell of it. The foam of the shampoo ran down my body as I stood under the water.

I enjoyed every moment under the warm water. For years I have bathed with ice cold water from a bucket. I never thought that I would ever know how warm water would feel on my body. The only place I have ever felt this warmth was when I washed the dishes.

After the lovely shower, I stepped into the room once again but to my surprise I found a beautiful long silk black dress laying on the bed. As I looked down I saw stunning silver heels that match the dress perfectly. I released the towel from my body and wrapped it over my hair. Now I stood fully naked before my bed. With my fingertips I stroked over the fabric, they glided so smoothly over it. 

With hesitation, I put the dress on. It fitted perfectly. It complimented my curves and showed my shoulders. Never in a million years I would have thought of wearing this type of dress, but here I stood. In front of the mirror, looking at myself… For once there was beauty. The slit of the dress came to the middle of my thigh. That was perfect, not cut too high or too low.

There wasn’t much I could do with my hair, I found a hairdryer and quickly dried it. Only letting it hang loose is all I could do. I only knew how to tie it up in a pony or wear it loose, that was it. Seeing there was make-up on the dressing table. I didn’t know how to use it so I decided not to look like a clown and decided to put on my shoes and make my way down stairs. 

To my surprise Henry was standing at the bottom of the stairway, as if he was waiting for me. Coming to the bottom he stuck out his arm, waiting for me to lock in my arm with his. 

“Miss Veronica, you look stunning. I’m glad to see you decided to wear the dress.”

“You have interesting taste.” I said softly.

“It wasn’t me who chose the dress.” He kept his gaze forward, as he led me to the dinning hall.

As we stepped through the door, my eyes caught the sight of candles and roses on the table. Then my eyes caught Alpha Logan, he made his way to his feet. As he stood, I scanned him up and down. He wore a black suit and his hair was neatly combed. I tried not to stare too much, because I didn’t want to show any disrespect towards the Alpha.

“Little one. You looked…” He froze. I gave him an uncomfortable smile. “Please sit. Hope you're hungry.” 

“I could eat.”

“Good.” He smiled. I have never noticed his smile, kind of think of it I never saw him smile before. It is kind of warming. “Please have a seat. Henry, you can bring the food.” 

“Right away Sir.” Henry first pulled out my chair and gestured for me to sit, before leaving for the kitchen.

For a while we sat in silence. The awkwardness was deafening, until Logan decided to speak, “So, um…” He gave an awkward chuckle. “I’ve never been speechless before.”

“I’m sorry.” I whispered.

“No, please. It’s not your fault. It’s just…” Before he could continue speaking the food was placed in front of us. I sat still with my hand folded on my lap, waiting for him to start eating. “Um, well. Enjoy.”

With a fake smile, I picked up my fork and took a small bite. I closed my eyes enjoying the bite of food. The taste danced over my taste buds, I never ate a warm meal before. Not to mention a meal that wasn’t scraps.

“Veronica.”

“Mm.” I looked up quickly, my mouth stuffed with food.

Logan chuckled, “Sorry, I didn’t… Um…” His smile vanished as he stared at me. “What happened to you? At your old pack?”

My eyes widened as soon as the words left his mouth, “Nothing.” I responded quickly, and stuffed more food into my mouth.

Why does he want to know what went on in my pack? I was a maid. I worked for my food and for my place to sleep, that was it. He didn’t need to know the details, he didn’t need to know more than he already put together. I know he suspected something, that something happened more than I led on. But, I can’t bother him with my burdens, this was something I needed to sort out by myself. Something that I can handle by myself, something I had always dealt with on my own.

“Little one, you can tell me. I need to know. No one looks-”

I looked at him with confusion. Do I look bad? I thought I looked normal, “Looks like what?”

“The way you do. And by the way you are eating, it tells me that they never fed you.” 

“Well, you’re wrong. I decided not to eat at times. But if it is such a big problem by the way I eat, I’ll go to my room.” I started to make my way to my feed.

Logan jumped up, “No!”

Startled. I froze in my spot and closed my eyes, waiting for the punch to come. Then the sound of a sigh filled the silence. “Little one, I…” 

“I’m sorry Alpha, I promise I will never disrespect you again! Please, just…” My heart felt as if it was beating out of my chest, then I turned around and started making my way to the door. 

“Veronica!” His voice echoed through the air. I bit my lip as I stopped in my tracks. “I tried being kind and what do I get? This!” 

I felt a flash of anger mixed with sorrow, I spun around, “You don’t get it, I don’t want to be here! I was forced to come with you. I want to be home. I don’t want to be…” Tears started running down my cheeks.

“What do you want me to do? Huh? Send you back, because I will. But I fucking won’t! You deserve better than your pack. You deserve a pack that won’t treat you like utter shit!”

“No…” I whispered, I looked up, my vision blurry from the tears. “You just don’t get it.” 

“What don’t I get? Tell me then.” He made his way to his feet and stepped closer towards me.

I took a step back, not wanting him to touch me, “Just…”

“Just what? Tell me what?”

I shook my head and walked out of the dining room and made my way to my room.