Chapter 0006

BRIELLE

"Move it!" The guards ordered, dragging me towards my room.

I was trying to comply with them, but someone was trying to prove stubborn, and it was becoming hard for me to hold her back. "Brielle, stand down or else..."

"Bane, don't," I pleaded within, afraid of what she'd do if she takes over me. The inside of me was burning up like I had consumed something hot. I could feel Bane perambulating restlessly, fighting to be free.

She was just desperate to step out and attack anybody around me. But I can't allow that. I just have to hold her back.

When the guards brought me to my room, they yanked the door open and tossed me inside.

"AH!" I exclaimed, falling hard to the ground with my knees scrapping the hard floor. This sudden impact caused my body to shiver intensely. I felt my heart skip hard, feeling my hands shaking. When I looked at it, I saw long claws slowly forcing its way out through my fingers.

Bane! She's getting really mad!

"You're going to be locked up until the Alpha gives an order to free you, " I heard the guards say, followed by the door slamming from behind and the sound of a key dangling from outside. As soon as the footsteps of the guards distanced from my room, I gave out a loud cry, groaning out in pain.

Through the mirror in my front, I saw my eyes glowing green and my teeth growing large. A roar escaped my mouth with a sudden darkness engulfing me. I couldn't tell what happened to me next. All I noticed was that the excruciating pain I was feeling suddenly came at ease, and...

Where am I?

I was in total darkness. I couldn't tell my left to my right.

"You shouldn't have held me back, Brielle!" I heard Bane groaning. When I lifted my eyes in the darkness I was in, I was stunned by what I saw.

Bane. She has taken over my body!

I could see her reflection through the mirror. A mighty wolf standing firm, looking all raged while moving around with those terrifying green eyes. I was in her body, almost like a shield or an armor. I could only see what was happening outside through her eyes, understanding how a wolf shares body with their host.

"So this is where she stays?" I uttered, lifting my eyes to have a look around. But all I could see was darkness. Suddenly, I heard Bane grouch in anger. She's still mad over the fact that I didn't allow her to bounce out and attack Argon.

When I looked through her eyes, Bane was making her way to the door, furiously.

"Bane, what are you doing?"

"Ending the story of that rat, " She growled.

"What?! Bane, don't! " I objected, finding that idea bad. What if they see her and attack her? There are so many guards in this mansion. And Argon? He's a powerful wolf! An Alpha for that matter! He might easily bring Bane down along with me. I can't allow Bane to do this.

Before I could voice out and stop my wolf from doing anything stupid, Bane came to a stop by herself. She just stood, staring at the door, puffing out deeply.

"Bane. Are you okay?" I asked, wondering why she didn't go ahead with her plan.

That's when I heard her chuckling. It echoed in the darkness I was in, sending some kind of terrifying wave into me. "You're right, Brielle. I won't attack. There are a lot of guards in this place, and we don't want that Alpha stopping us, " She said, leaving me surprised.

She heard me? Who am I kidding? Of course she'll hear me. She's my wolf. We're unified after all.

Bane retraced her step to the mat I always lay on. The moment she laid down to relax, I felt myself being pulled out form the darkness in a flash.

When my eyes came open, I found myself out of Bane, laying on the mat naked. Bane has finally calmed down, leaving me relieved... For now.

"Let them have all the fun they want, " Bane voiced within me.

"They won't know what hit them very soon." She cackled devilishly, leaving me wondering what plan she has for Argon and Estelle.

***

The night was here. I laid on the mat, squirming in pains. I haven't eaten anything since morning, and it was beginning to affect me badly. My stomach has been growling since then, leaving me munching on my own dress instead.

The only thing I could rely on was the water rushing from the small bathroom in here. I could still drink that, but what am I going to eat?

Flashes of the past came to me. This was the time the late Alpha was still alive. He would make sure I was treated like his daughter, giving me whatever I wanted.

And Argon couldn't stand against his father's wish.

But when the Alpha died, Argon was bent on making my life miserable. I became a punching bag instead of his Luna. He didn't show me any respect, one bit.

If not for Bane's suggestion, I would have signed that divorce paper and left this place for good.

"I am not needed in this place," I told myself, curling on the mat.

Just then, I felt the presence of another wolf outside my room. The aura was weak yet it was engulfing my nostrils. The moment I turned over to look at the door...

"Luna. Luna, can you hear me?" I heard a faint call outside, with a shadow revealing from the down.

Who is that?

Curious, I crawled towards the door, still hearing the faint call, calling out to me. "Luna, are you okay? No need to speak, just knock and I'll know, " The voice, a female, said to me with so much concern mixed in her tone.

Listening to her instructions, I carefully gave a knock to show I was listening. "Oh, thank the goddess," I heard her joyful response, which planted a smile across my face.

Who is this lady? Why does she sound so familiar?

I was going to ask who she was, but I saw something sliding underneath the door.

"Please take this. It's the best I could get," She said, forcing a towel into my room, which had something in it. Before I could reach out to the towel and see what was inside, the smell of bread engulfed my nostrils at once, reviving my hunger.

"Bread?" I uttered, rushing the towel. Indeed there was bread wrapped in the towel. Just two slices, enough to pass through the tiny space underneath the door. I immediately picked it and began to eat like crazy, quenching the hunger that has been in me since morning.

"I'll see if I can get you something by midnight. There are some left over meal in the kitchen. I'll try to get that without anyone seeing me, okay? " She promised. This touched my heart deeply.

So, someone still cares about me in this mansion? And I thought I was all alone. I felt my eyes welling with tears, as I ate the bread slowly, nodding at the promise of my savior outside the door.

"Okay, " I responded, so she'll know I'm with her. I heard her sigh with delight in her voice. She pulled the towel back, repeating her promise before leaving.

I still remained at the door, on my knees, munching slowly on the bread given to me by this kind lady. I know it's one of the maids who ignored the risk of being caught and came to see me.

Even though the bread isn't enough, she still saved me from hunger.

***

Midnight finally came. There was nothing but silence everywhere. I sat near the door, patiently waiting for the maid to return as she promised. My stomach was already growling for more food, leaving me biting my finger nails in thoughts.

"What if she was caught? What if she forgot?" I asked, getting worried for the maid and also for myself.

"I don't think I can stay without food for too long. I need to eat."

"You will eat. That's for sure. Don't worry about it, " Bane assured me.

It almost looked like she didn't care about what I was facing currently. She was just relaxed herself inside of me, assuring me that I'd eat. At this point, I was beginning to lose my hope in the maid ever returning.

"She's not coming back, " I sighed, crawling away from the door. Just then, the familiar weak smell from earlier, came streaming into my nose.

It's her!

Quickly, I rushed back to the door and saw a shadow below. That's when her voice came in like the last time.

"Luna, are you awake?"

"Yes, I am, " I whispered back, getting excited. But my whole excitement came crashing when the maid revealed to me. "I'm sorry, Luna. I couldn't get anything for you. The guards were standing at the entrance of the kitchen."

My heart skipped with agony, hearing how she spoke with sadness in her voice.

"I thought I could step in and out without them noticing, but they caught me with some food and I had to lie I was hungry. They didn't allow me to take it anywhere. I'm sorry, " She pleaded.

It was clear in her voice. She was upset.

I felt for her, knowing the risk attached to her plans for me. But she didn't succeed.

"But don't worry. I know you'll be out soon. I'd just make up an excuse to come into your room in the morning. I'll come along with some food. I beg that you hold on till then, please Luna."

"I understand. Thank you," I appreciated, so she won't feel sad.

Her voice sounded pleased after I thanked her. It only left me more desperate to know who she was.

"What's your name?" I asked.

"Tania. My name is Tania," She answered.

"Tania?" I uttered, recognizing her. She's the same maid who defended me when Estelle tried to frame me for stealing her golden necklace, which was never stolen in the first place.

"It's you. I didn't get the chance to thank you the other time. Em... Thank you, " I said, hearing Tania giggling outside.

It brought peace to my heart, knowing I have someone to stand by my side. Tania and I had a little talk, brightening our mood. She then comforted me, making a vow I never expected from anyone.

"The Alpha and the others might have rejected you, but I haven't. I recognize you only as my Luna, not Estelle. I, Tania, Vow to serve you only Luna Brielle. You are still my Luna. You have my word, " She promised.

This gave me some kind of strength I never had. I smiled and appreciated her for supporting me. But our moment was ruined when the voice of a guard came yelling out, " HEY! WHO'S THERE?!"

"Luna, I have to go, " Tania panicked and ran off.

I was all alone again, but this time, I didn't feel it. I got to my feet and walked towards the small window, thinking about Argon and Estelle.

"Three months. In this three months, there will be a lot of changes done. I'll make you two regret ever crossing paths with me," I promised.