I took her by the hands and slowly walked her over to my bed. I could understand her anger completely like it were my own, and that made me smile slightly.Alexa was one driven by emotions, and I had to be careful with what I told her so she wouldn’t think that I valued her less each day. Her soulful dark eyes looked right at me, waiting for me to explain.“Alexa, I don’t want to hide anything from you, but like I said I just wanted to be on my own for awhile. There has been a lot ongoing in the community, and as the Alpha, it is my duty to make sure that it’s stabilised,” I said softly.She nodded twice. “I get all that, but I can’t help but ask what exactly are those issues?”I let my fingers slide to her cheek, touching her delicate cheekbones twice. She pulled into my fingers as I had expected. Sometimes like this, I wished I was a vampire, I could easily hypnotise her, and she would forget all the questions that she wished to ask. “You haven’t been eating properly,” I mumbled in
ALPHA GUNNOLFHer question made me uneasy. I had to be careful with what I told her moving forward, Sometimes, I forgot that I wasn’t a little kid anymore and spilled more than I should,“Alpha Gunnolf Royale,” she said firmly.I got up, and wrung my hands together. “How did you know about that?” I asked suspiciously.I heard her shuffle to her feet. “Stop asking me stupid questions, son. Tell me, does this have anything to do with the human girl in the cell?” She snapped at me.I gritted my teeth. “Mother, I’m not a little kid, and I would appreciate if you spoke to me with respect. The human girl is nothing but an anomaly. I should kill her actually, but something is holding me back. I find her to be very strange. I can’t harm her till I know more about it,” I said stiffly, my shoulders slightly hurting from how rigid I was making them.She moved swiftly, walking in front of me. “Is that all? You think that she is strange? That’s why you locked yourself inside this place for so many
LEONIE“No!” I screamed.My eyes shot open as I stared at the cold dark cell. I felt a presence in the cell, and that only made me creep slowly to the side. Waking up from a nightmare and this feeling was the worst thing to ever happen to me. I only wanted to run, but I didn’t know where to run to.Suddenly, a light flicked in the dark, and I turned my head towards its direction. A pair of oceanic blue eyes stared right at me. A scream tore out of my lips at once, as fear pulled through me.“Be quiet.”It took me several minutes for that statement to register in my brain, and a few more, for me to realise that it was Alpha Gunnolf that was staring right at me.“What do you want from me?” I asked as soon as I could get my bearings,His eyes squinted right at me, and I could feel the cold rage as he looked right at me. It was enough to make me wriggle in my shoes, but I didn’t do that. I won’t shrink for him till I was able to get answers. All these were becoming too much, and I needed t
LINA ROYALEI looked at Leonie in anger. She was so annoying alright. And, she was too stubborn. She didn’t know when to cower and allow things take its course. I hated being asked questions. I was the one who asked the questions, and they answered.Ugh!For some reason, I felt she reminded me so much of my son. They had the same sort of stubbornness that drove one mad. The only difference that this woman was simply a human and had no powers of her own.“What do you decide, young lady?” I asked stiffly.She licked her lips. “How do I trust you?” She asked in fear.I rolled my eyes as I stood upright. Was she seriously asking me that right now? This girl. I did my best to keep my cool, even though I wanted nothing more but to make her pay for her nonsense. She was insanely annoying and that was putting its lightly.“Look, I don’t have all day to answer your questions. It’s a matter of choice, because I see you think you still have the time to make them. But, you don’t. The Alpha can be
LEONIEThere is always something about being imprisoned that I had never understood. It was the feeling of despondence on the faces of the prisoners when I went rounds to find out about things. Now, I could understand. It was hectic.I hated the feeling that I couldn’t breathe, and I was so hungry, drowsy, weak and confused. Then, there was the aspect of the cold that I couldn’t actually ignore. It was just too much, and I
LINA ROYALEI watched Leonie closely, gauging her expression. She looked shocked by my request, but I had no option. She had to stay in the pack for a month so I can access her relationship with my son better. It was definitely more than I had assumed at first, and I needed to be completely sure of my instincts. My son was loosing control of his reign, and if that were to continue, the result would be disastrous for us all, and I didn’t want that to happen.I needed Gunnolf to be in his senses, and reign like he ought to. If he didn’t want my help, I would give it to him without an argument. I was his mother, and I knew what was good or bad for me. I will keep fighting for him till my last breath.“Answer me, Leonie,” I said impatiently. “Will you stay here for a month or you want to remain in the cell for the rest of your life, at the peril of Alpha Gunnolf Royale,” I asked calmly.She swallowed hard.I watched as she shook, trying to get her bearings. I didn’t see why it was so dif
LEONIEI watched her go, as I cradled the whistle with my two hands. The queen was such a mean woman, and I just didn’t get her. How could someone make you feel good and bad at the same time. It really didn’t make sense. I just didn’t get it.I sighed as I looked down at the whistle. The guards were oblivious of what was going on. They saw me as dirt, and of course paid no mind to me, which was good since I wanted to observe what this was closely. I needed to understand what was going on and how to handle that in the best way possible.The whistle was shaped like an animal. I thought hard, and I realised it was a wolf. Come to think of it, these people had been shifting into wolves. It was just that I had been oblivious to it all. I gasped in shock. It only reiterated the fact that I had to get out of here. But, I knew I wouldn’t be able to fight them off so easily. I had to do something. But, what?I looked down at the whistle. It was so smooth to the touch, with its fur trying to e
LEONIEI swallowed the lump in my throat as I looked at the wolf. To my horror, it went away. I had no idea what was happening. This place was definitely not safe for me, and the queen was nowhere to be found.Did I just have so much faith that she will hear the whistle from where she was? Ok, this place was weird, but that was definitely not possible. I looked back at the whistle. Maybe, I should blow it again?It was possible I didn’t blow on it right because of my lack of strength. I placed the whistle in my mouth, and was about to blow on it, when the guards slowly stepped in.I swallowed hard, as I walked back to the interior of the cell, sinking back to the floor. At least, the white wolf would not attack me since I was not alone. For some reason, I looked down on the whistle in my hands and noticed that it was the same blue eyes that the wolf had.Just then, there was howl, that made every single part of my body to be stiff. The guards also looked panicked and they ran out of t
LEONIEI stared at him in shock. I couldn’t believe he would tell me to do that. I had come with the Alpha, and from what I could see, almost everyone around were treating him with utmost respect. They all bowed low, and spoke in calm tones. So, why did this man think he could tell me to lick his shoe? I just couldn’t beat the level of stupidity that I was seeing.“Are you deaf? I believe you know your status, you lowlife. Do as I say this minute!” He snapped on top of his voice, sending cold fear through my spine.“I…”“That’s enough,” Alpha Gunnolf said, stalling my words. I blinked in shock as I tried to stand on my feet, so the wine would at least slide off my sari. The last thing I wanted was to feel sticky, but I was so scared at the same time.The whole hall had gone silent, and no-one was willing to say a word. I tried hard not to shake under every scrutiny as I feared for the Alpha’s next words. He was not nice tonight, and there was a good chance that he might send me to the
LEONIE“We’ve arrived!” One of the guards screamed on top of his voice.I swallowed the lump in my throat as I looked ahead. It was so dark out here, but the building in front was illuminated by candles giving a haunted appearance. It’s not like I have ever being to a haunted house, but I had watched a couple of movies that depleted it. Though, this was nothing like them. It was much worse.“Are you going to step out of the carriage or what?” Alpha Gunnolf snapped at me, bring me to my senses.I bowed slightly, and stepped out. There was no form of kindness in his gait or expression. I also noted that he avoided looking at me. It was like I wasn’t a part of anything that was important to him, and that made me feel so unwanted and unloved.Despite this, I struggled to keep up with him. Lina Royale had informed him to make me feel good, but he was doing the exact opposite. I had no idea what it was going to cost him if he at least treated me with respect. He was so cold, and mean to me,
LEONIEThe maid and Lina Royale made me seat with my back turned to the mirror as they fussed with me. Lina Royale barked out orders to the maid, who complied with everything that was being said. I tried to calm down, knowing I had no place to make any requests. Lina Royale was set to do all she wanted to do, and I had no place to stop her.“It’s done, Queen mother,” the maid said calmly.I think I heard a note of jealousy in her voice. I could understand that she felt like I was more privileged than her, and I hoped it wouldn’t be a problem in the future. When whatever Lina Royale was planning fails, because it always doors, I would be the one to bear it all, and I was definitely not looking forward to any of these, but I needed to be calm for now.“That is very good,” Lina Royale said easily.The maid stepped back, and Lina Royale looked at me in shock. The shock slowly transformed into awe. I tried to touch my face, but she swatted it off, mumbling that I was set to ruin the makeup
LEONIEMy throat had gone sore from the amount of shouting that I have been doing. The guards wouldn’t bulge from their locations, and they looked about ready to hoist me away from there so I wouldn’t speak with Alpha Gunnolf.It pained me deeply, and unable to bear that I would be locked out in this way, I ran as fast as I could to the servant quarters. A couple of maids were looking at me curiously, but I hardly cared about anything other than my own feelings.10 steps away from my door, I caught the back view of Gina. I wasn’t ready to talk to her. I’m sure she must have heard my voice, that was why she had come here. But, she would have to go back how she came because I’m not in the mood to give her audience.I ran as fast as I could, but it was a bit late. Gina had her eyes on me in seconds, and she was looking at me like I had sprouted a horn at the back of my head.“Leonie, what is the matter?” She asked kindly.I shook my head, and plunged along the path leading to my room. I
ALPHA GUNNOLFLeonie flinched as I rose my hands up. It was evident that she felt like I was about to strike her, but I wasn’t going to do that, yet I brought my hands down. The pain in her eyes were alive, but I ignored it. She was not to be trusted.“Why did you do all these?” I asked in a calmer voice.She fidgeted pulling her hands around as she tried hard not to meet my gaze. I wondered if she thought I would find out the truth if I looked into her eyes. It should be the case, for her kind are not good people.“I don’t understand, Alpha Gunnolf. The kid was crying and I couldn’t let him go just like that. I had to do something,” she said calmly.I turned away from her, my hands fisting to my sides. “Liar!” I accused.I could hear her sharp intake of breath. “I’m not lying. I would never try to flee from helping someone,” she said quietly.I growled as I took in the deserted backyard. I closed my briefly to control myself. I had to be in control of my emotions and the situations.
LEONIE I really didn’t know what I was going to do with the kid. He was crying even harder, and this situation was not something that I was used to. How would I be able to handle any of these? There was no way to explain the shot of adrenaline that went through my veins. I was so scared about the whole thing that was happening, but equally charged to protect the child, though I could not understand how he could transform from wolf to child so easily. I mean, nothing about this was normal. What thing was for sure, I couldn’t continue thinking on what to do and what not to do. It was killing time, and the water was getting into the kid’s lungs. He was literally whimpering on me, and I knew I had to do something to help him. I had to protect him from dying from the water. I had no idea how werewolf system works, but I knew it wouldn’t be too different with his human state. “Hold onto me,” I said fiercely. The child tightened his hold on me, and I slowly held the rope as I placed bot
CHAPTER 75LEONIEWhat was that noise? I sat back down in shock. I had no idea what I should expect from the situation. Everything was really going crazy, and there was the probability that I was hearing things. Yes, that should be it.I was definitely hearing things because there is no way that noise was real. I sat down and pulled the basket closet to me, while looking at the empty room. The ones who were in need of urgent medical help were nowhere to be found. So, it was just me that was remaining and I was a bit nervous.I leaned my head on the chair, as I thought about taking a nap. It would make me less worried about my surroundings, and I might be able to focus on what was coming next. Yes, I had great hope that it would be the case with me. I was optimistic for results at this point, and pretty sure that things would happen the way I had planned it to happen.Then, the howl came worse than earlier almost making me jump up. It was the craziest I had heard in a long while and
LEONIEI walked ahead of the guards. There was a tingling in my soul with each step I took. Hopefully, Alpha Gunnolf wouldn’t skin me alive right now. I was hoping against hope that things would be easy going forward.I rounded the corner that took me to the throne room, and I noted that there was barely anyone around. It was odd, and it made me feel more scared. I had no idea the type of mood that Gunnolf was in. He was so unpredictable at all times, and it made me more nervous than ever. This wasn’t what I wanted one bit.A guard pushed me forward, and finally I found myself in the line leading to his throne. I could see him from where I stood. He was so off and annoyed about so many things, and I really wondered how I was going to get exempted from his wrath.I never wanted to be in Gunnolf’s bad side. I just wanted to have peace, and believe that things were a bit better. Oh, a girl can dream. It was crazy how much pain I was getting right now, and I wished that things would chan
LEONIEI lay down on my bed thinking about everything that had happened in the past few weeks. I was so worried that I had not been able to truly give my all to this relationship. What? It wasn’t a relationship, but a situation-ship. It was crazy how these things were happening to me. I wanted nothing more than for everything to fall into place, but I had no idea how this was going to happen.Alpha Gunnolf had proven beyond reasonable doubt that he couldn’t stand me. He hated my guts and everything that had to do with me. There was no way I would be able to win his heart. He was completely disgusted by me.Taking a pillow, I used it to cover my face. I was sad beyond words, and I still didn’t want to cry. There was no use of crying when it was evident that I would never be the one he would choose.My heart ached so hard. I knew that I had to give into that, but I didn’t want to as well. I didn’t want to be the last person on the block. I didn’t want to be discarded like a doll. Alpha