CHAPTER 005

Thea's POV 

I complied with the Prince's terms despite still being confused about why he needed me to be his Luna for three months. I was nothing but a lowly servant and now homeless and even an orphan. 

A couple of maids walked in and started cleaning me up, preparing me for dinner night.

I was cleaned up, dressed in one of the best clothing I had ever seen in my entire life, and even scented with nice perfumes. 

"You look beautiful." One of the maids complimented me as she stared at my reflection in the mirror. 

I nodded my head in agreement because I was still stunned by my transformation. 

Who would have thought that a maid like me could be this beautiful and stunning? 

The light blue dress that was custom-made to fit me sparkled as I swirled around. The maids let out a gasp at my gorgeousness. 

"The Prince would be stunned when he sees you." Another chirped in. 

And I couldn't help but blush at their comments. 

They had finished doing my hair and my makeup when a soft knock came at the door. 

"Come in," I answered, and it was Damian.

The Prince walked in, his eyes never leaving me. The maid bowed down in respect as they vacated the room giving us some privacy.

"You're ready." He managed to say. 

He was so lost in drooling at my beauty that he didn't even realize that I had been watching him the whole time. 

"You look beautiful." He said and I gave a slight bow.

"Come on, Thea. You have to be free around me. We're going to be spouses for a period of time and you can't keep bowing like that to me." He said, complaining about the bow. 

"Okay sir, I'll try to"

"That's what I'm talking about Thea. Call me Damian and enough with the courtesy." He said with an irritated tone. 

"Okay, Da... Damian." I managed to say. 

"Whatever. It's time for the dinner date. I hope you're all set?" He said looking to see if anything was missing. 

"Yes, my Prince. I'm good."

"That's fine. Let's go then, the Wolf King is waiting." He said and took my hand as we headed to the dining hall.

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The hall was beautifully decorated and adorned with all types of flowers and with elegant chandeliers. 

It looked just like the hall was being prepped up for a romantic dinner night. 

As much as Damian has tried to make me feel comfortable, I was still very much tensed and apprehensive. 

I don't know if the Wolf King would accept someone like me. 

All my life, I have always been despised and rebuked by people I love; even Jacob, who I loved so much, rebuked me just like everyone else. 

"Relax Thea. We'll be fine." Kyla, my wolf tried to reassure me. 

The hall was filled with sophisticated men and women, and from their dress, I could tell they were of high rank and rich people.

A guard announced our arrival and as we walked into the hall, they all bowed in respect to us.

"Welcome my Prince and Princess." Someone greeted us and I flinched at the new nickname.

"Welcome my son." The King moved forward to hug Damian.

I shivered inwardly just at the sight of the famous Wolf King. I wouldn't believe that I would get to see the Wolf King someday not to talk of standing this close to him.

Damian turned to me, "This is my soon-to-be wife, father. Her name is Thea." Damian introduced me and I bowed in respect to the King.

The King took me by my arms and threw me into his embrace, I stiffened.

"There's no need for all that respect, my daughter. You're my daughter from now on and it's fine." The King addressed me.

I gave a small nod as I was still stunned to speak.

"Come on, let's go eat." The King said as he led us to the dinner table.

At the table, there were different kinds of meals and snacks laid out.

As a former maid who was used to serving the King, I stayed back to serve but Damian didn't allow it. Instead, he pulled a chair for me to sit beside him.

The King threw me a wide smile, and I only nodded. I was so tense that I could hardly breathe.

As we settled in to eat, a lady stood up from her seat loudly and vacated the room, her face stained with anger.

I turned to Damian, "What's wrong?"

"Nothing much. I'll tell you later." He said. 

I was still uncomfortable and even the reaction of the lady made my stomach churn as I lost my appetite. 

"Thea, my dear. Are you alright?" The King directed towards me.

Oh shit! I hope I haven't ruined this for Damian.

"I'm fine my King." I lied.

"I understand how it feels to be in a new environment. Be free please." He smiled at me and I relaxed a bit.

"Thank you, my King." I acknowledged.

"So tell me, where are you from?" He asked.

"I'm from the Shadow Moon pack, my King," I answered politely.

"Oh? I have heard good things about the pack. That's nice." He threw me another compliment.

The King turned to Damian and requested to see him in private.

They spoke for a few minutes while I watched them as I picked on my food. 

I wondered what they talked about, did the King disapprove of me or anything?

Minutes passed, and the King and Damian returned to their seats. I tried to steal glances at Damian, but he ignored me. 

What was wrong? 

Damian cleared his throat as he spoke, "Welcome to this ceremony, my people."

"We all know why we're gathered here. To meet my soon-to-be wife and future Luna of this pack." He continued. 

My throat grew dry as the whole attention shifted to me. 

"Thea here will be my wife and future Luna of this pack, and that's after she has passed the pack test ritual," Damian announced. 

I almost choked on my food when I heard Damian mention a ritual. A ritual? What ritual? 

Wasn't this a contract?