Chapter Four

AVERY

My eyes widened in shock. "What?!" I exclaimed.

"What? Did you think you would become a princess when you came here?" She shot back with sarcasm, but I remained silent, taken aback by her harsh words.

"If that's what you are thinking, then snap out of it, and get into that bathroom. You only have five minutes." She ordered.

I hesitated, biting my lip before taking the uniform from her before and heading into the bathroom.

I went under the shower and turned on the faucet. I had a quick bath, after which I picked the uniform from where I kept it. Raising it up, my eyes widened at how short it was. I can't possibly were this.

I shook my head, took a new towel, wrapped myself with it before going out of the bathroom.

"Why are you not dressed yet?!" She demanded the moment she saw me.

I felt a wave of fear wash over me as I stuttered out a reply. "I can't wear this. It's too short."

"You can't wear it?" She let out a mocking chuckle, her expression darkening instantly. "Do you think you have a choice, huh? Put it on!!"

I flinched, taking a step back.

"Now!!!" she yelled again, and I quickly scurried back into the bathroom in fear. My tears were threatening to fall, but I held in it and began putting on the uniform.

Is everyone in this place like this? So bitter and cold? How am I going to survive as a maid here?

After much struggle, I finally managed to squeeze into the uniform, which totally made me feel disgusted. The gown was too short; it stopped at my mid thigh, exposing my laps. Not only was it short, it was also tight that I found it hard to breathe.

"Aren't you done?!" Her angry voice came again. I quickly took one last look at myself before leaving the bathroom.

"Better." She acknowledged with a nod before walking out of the room with me following her. We continued walking till we got to the kitchen and the maids there turned to us.

"Gather around." She clapped her hands and they did as she instructed.

"This is.." she trailed off and turned to me with a questioning gaze.

"Avery." I filled in and she nodded before continuing. "Avery is joining you guys as a new maid, okay?" She said loudly.

"Yes, Lady Margaret." They chorused.

Oh. That's her name. She must be the head here, considering the way she acts. I frowned, but it vanished when she turned to me. "You would be the Alpha King's personal maid as from today onwards and..."

"Why is she the Alpha's personal maid?" One of the maids cut in and I watched as the Court lady's face etched into a frown as she turned to her. "Are you questioning me?"

"I am the Alpha's personal maid, so why would you give my post to her when she is still new?" The girl frowned.

The court lady glared at her and turned to me without saying anything. "You would take coffee to the Alpha every morning by six and you are also in charge of his meals, but for the main time, do the dishes. Get it?" She asked, and I nodded.

She turned away from me and, after one last look at the maids, she left the kitchen. The maids began dispersing leaving only the girl who spoke up earlier. She approached me and from the look on her face; she was angry so I decided to ignore her. I attempted to walk away, but she grabbed my hand.

"Where do you think you are going?" She sneered.

"The court lady asked me to do the dishes." I replied.

"Hey." She poked my forehead with her finger, making me frown. "What are you doing?" I questioned.

"What am I doing? Who do you think you are to come from nowhere and take my position as the Alpha's personal maid?!" She yelled, drawing the attention of the maids to us.

I scoffed and shook my head. Is she seriously trying to fight with me because of that? She should be happy she won't be serving that haughty man again, but here she is, trying to fight with me.

Do you think I'm happy that I am going to be serving him? I wanted to yell at her, but I didn't. Instead, I shot her a fierce glare.

"Feisty, huh?" she smirked, taking a step closer to me. "Be careful, okay." With a final glare, she walked out of the kitchen.

I released an exasperated sigh. My day isn't getting any better.

"Hey." I heard someone say and I turned to see a girl who looks of the same age and height as me.

"Hi." Mumbling, I watched as she came closer to me.

"That's Mabel." She whispered, and my brows furrowed

"She is a witch, not a real one though," she smiled and I chuckled while she continued. "Not only is she a witch, she is also obsessed with the position of the Alpha's personal maid." She said again and my mouth formed into an 'O'

"I'm Mia, by the way." She winked before rushing out of the kitchen. A small formed on my lips as I began doing the dishes.

My day dragged on, with endless tasks piled up on me. I couldn't help but notice that the other maids seemed to disdain me, intentionally loading me with extra work, which I had no choice but to complete.

As evening fell, I found myself trudging alongside Mabel to the Alpha King's suite, tasked by Lady Margaret to serve him dinner.

When we got to his suite, the guards let us in after announcing our presence. My eyes landed on the Alpha King, who was sitting gracefully on the couch, his eyes on his phone.

"Alpha King." Mabel bowed, and I hastily followed suit. We took the food to the dining table before going back to him.

"Your dinner is ready," I announced, and he lifted his gaze from his phone. His eyes shifted to Mabel

"Leave." He ordered.

Mabel's face flashed with surprise, and she shot me a resentful glance before exiting the suite.

Alpha Jared turned to me, a smirk playing on his lips. "How was your day? Did you enjoy it?" He asked, his tone dripping with sarcasm. I remained silent, and he nodded, rising from the couch.

"Strip."

My eyes widened at his command. "I – "

"Fucking shut it and get on the bed. Now!" He ordered.

I bit my lip fearfully, casting my eyes downwards to the floor. I can't believe we are back to this.