Chapter 6

“Get out of here!” his voice boomed. I couldn’t believe my ears. 

I rose into action immediately. I hurriedly picked up my lingerie and rushed out of the room. He was breathing very heavily, eyes tightly shut. 

Slamming the door behind me, I sprawled on the bed, holding back the tears threatening to fall. 

How did my life suddenly turn this way? 

I moved from being free to being an Alpha’s prisoner and plaything. We were having fun, he enjoyed it, I saw it in his eyes, and he ordered me out just like that. 

“Did I do something wrong?” I thought as tears rolled down my cheeks. I didn’t try to stop the tears from flowing anymore. 

My wolf comforted me, although she seemed upset about something else. I could feel it, but I wouldn’t worry about that now. I was drained, and I felt like shit 

I cried myself to sleep and was woken up by loud barks of order by Amber.

“You little Wench, I will pull down this door if you don’t get your ass out here now!” 

I jumped up like I got stung by an insect and rushed to wear my clothes. I was too late. I couldn’t have my bath, not with Amber barking at the other side. 

I pulled the door open, straightening my wrinkled clothes. 

“I’m very sorry. I didn’t get much sleep last night.” 

She eyed me, disgust clear in her eyes.

“Shut up! You have no excuse. I have told you lateness isn’t taken lightly. Did you think it was a joke?“ she said.

“I’m very sorry. It would never happen again”, I replied honestly. 

“You are oozing too badly. Get yourself washed and meet me downstairs. You would be getting your punishment later”, she said and walked away without waiting for a reply. 

I facepalmed and walked hurriedly into the room. I was in trouble again. I didn’t want to be whipped again. 

I haven’t healed completely from my wounds. 

All this was his fault, but I could do nothing about it. I don’t know when all of these would end. 

“When you become a Luna,” my wolf spoke. She has been quiet since midnight. I shook my head in disapproval and went to have my bath.  

“You would clean the drawing room today. You would also join them in the kitchen afterward. Then, in the night, you would be given your due punishment”, Amber said in a bored tone, and as she was about to walk away, I bumped into a hard frame. 

Not him again, not this time. I wasn’t ready to face him yet. He looked annoyed, and I tried to scramble off his presence, but he spoke, and I froze in my spot.

“Why are you always so clumsy?“

I couldn’t muster words, but yet again, Amber spoke up. 

“ I’m very sorry, sir. I will make sure to punish her accordingly.” 

I couldn’t place the look in her eyes. 

Did Amber regard the Alpha with looks of affection? 

What was I missing? 

He seemed satisfied with her response, and he walked away. 

I couldn’t explain what stirred inside me. I wasn’t comfortable with whatever just happened there. 

“Do they have a history? Is that who he likes?” 

Different questions ran through my mind as I cleaned the drawing room.

Could it be that Amber hated me because she liked the alpha? I hate that I’m so clueless about everything. 

It was night, and I was still working. Amber ordered that my portion of food wasn’t given to me as punishment for being late today. 

My stomach grumbled and made several noises throughout the door, but I was at least grateful that there was no whipping this time. 

I sighed as I arranged the last set of utensils and wiped my hands against my clothes. 

I might collapse any minute from now, but I would drag myself to the room and put myself to sleep. 

My thoughts drifted to my stepfather, the reason I was here first, and my sweet mother. Things were better when she was alive. 

Tears rolled down my cheeks, but I wiped them away.

“Why are you here?” the voice said in a bored tone. 

It was the Alpha again. Why was he in the kitchen at this hour? I rushed to explain why I was there, and he stepped closer.

My breath caught up in my throat out of fear. I wonder why he’s coming closer. 

I could only hold my breath. I couldn’t stop my stomach from growling. I silently hoped he wouldn’t hear that.

He was so close, and I was shaking in fear. 

“Have you eaten?” the words were calmer than I envisaged. He must have heard the noise from my stomach.

“No sir, it was my punishment for waking up late,” I said, eyes fixed on the ground. 

He called a guard and asked that the chef be brought to the kitchen. 

I watched in confusion. He ordered the chef to cook and bring the food to his quarters. 

“Follow me,” he said in a tone of command.

I hurried after him, still confused by the twist of events. 

He shut the door behind us and said.

“You are to eat at all times, am I clear?” I nodded in haste and said, “Yes, sir.”

He continued, “You’re my breeder, and if you don’t feed, you won’t be able to perform your tasks. You know what that means?” I nodded again, and it became clearer. 

I had to eat to be able to serve him well in bed. 

I was just a plaything to him. He didn’t see me as his mate. I blinked back tears. 

I was the only one feeling the mate bond. It had to be because he acted just like that. I sat on the ground, waiting for the food to be brought, and played with my fingers. 

I was so ashamed of myself. The dull ache I felt down there made me so disappointed in myself. I wanted him to touch me. I have to get a grip on myself. He doesn’t want me. 

My wolf stirred. She didn’t agree with me. She believed so much in the mate bond. 

I was growing uncomfortable in the same space with him, and I impatiently tapped my feet on the ground. 

“Stop doing that!” he said, irritation evident in his tone. 

I looked up, and I wanted to apologize, but he raised a hand. He didn’t want me to speak. He was busy with some papers, and he seemed so focused. It was then I noticed how hot he was. 

His defined muscles stood out. His brows were furrowed, but it didn’t matter. He looked so handsome. 

“ our mate is so perfect,” Crystal perked up. 

And I found myself smiling in approval. If only he could love and accept us. 

A knock came, and relief rushed through me. That must be the food. My stomach growled happily at the thought of food. I went for the door, and as I unlocked the knob, A panicked man rushed in. 

“Alpha, we have a problem,” he said, sweating profusely. He must have run up here.

“Go to your room and remain there till I say otherwise!” He ordered, and I rushed out of the room. 

No food for the night, I guess.