Luna and the guards left, leaving me alone in the storeroom. I currently can't stand up on my feet, talk more or walk. I crawled on my stomach all the way to the door and since the door wasn't fully locked, I had no difficulty opening it from the bottom.
I'll try to be brave. I won't let my father down. No way was I going to cry, I'm going to be keeping all tears behind bars. No, I wasn't going to be shedding even a single drop of it.
I let my palms out onto the floor before me and started boating myself out of the door with it. Now that I was out in people's view, I could feel all the Omega maids' eyes on me. Most were throwing pitiful glances my way but I care less, their fake pity wasn't going to buy me out of this hell.
My hands met with an obstruction on the way and after finally struggling to lift my head up, I saw prince Aiden standing there at my front in all his glory.
I looked back down at my palms and my heart sank into the Atlantic ocean when I remembered again that he was the cause of my current condition. Had he just concurred with my need to take the food away, all this wouldn't have happened.
But again, who in his senses would let a random female wolf come out of nowhere and bulldoze his meal away. If I were to be in his position, I might have flared up but wouldn't to the point that the wicked first Luna will get to know about it.
I don't regret saving him from the trap of death though. I did a good deed and even though I was prepaid with the opposite of my handiwork, I don't have any regrets.
"I would like to get to my room, prince. But if only you'll get out of my way."I muttered, a crack coursing through my dry lips in the process. I tried not to winch but rather suck it up as I took the other way, seeing he wasn't ready to bulge.
Deadly venoms shoot through my veins, my nostrils flaring red in anger. If only I was strong enough I might just kill him at a pace but no I wasn't and the only thing I can do is just yell... nothing else.
"Get away! I don't mind getting the second round of beating, inasmuch as they'll do me the favor this time around and beat me to death. That would be better as long as I get to ruin your pretty face for you within the snap of a finger."
His lips tilted up into a smirk and before I knew it, he dropped me on one knee and yanked me off the ground, I flopped down into his arms and he carried me in bridal style.
"Hey. Drop me the hell down. I don't need your help!"My pleas all fell on deaf eyes as he walked us through the hallway.
"Put me down this minute. I can walk-"
"Of course you can."he sarcastically remarked, rolling his eyes. I huffed and reclined back to the comfort of his arms.
He soon reached where he was headed and jerked open the door to my cabin with his foot. Bringing me inside, I didn't miss the way his face crinkled as his eyes scanned round, judging the small cabin space with a displeased expression all plastered across his face.
He stopped, his eyes probably searching around for a bed. I almost laughed out but suppressed it, choosing to rather wait and watch his next steps. I know since there was no bed in sight, the bare floor I had always slept on was what he was going to lay me on.
"No."he said more to himself than me and shook his head. I was stunned when he vibrantly scoffed disbelievingly at my disgrace of a sleeping place and turned around, walking out of the room with me still in his arms.
Wait, he didn't even bother closing my door.
I reached a hand up to bring it to his notice but chose otherwise when I saw the way his jaw ticked and clenched, as though he was angry. Was he? But why?
He brought me into a paradise... No, I mean, his room. Holy Moly, there clearly stood a difference between his room and a paradise. What a beautiful sight to behold that I didn't want to leave for the rest of my life. But of course I will have to leave, I certainly don't belong here.
I was just a water maid and nothing else, a maid who was also tagged not to be associated with anyone. Gosh it's so frustrating but I can't help it and just live according to how I see fit.
He placed me on his bed. Yes, his soft cozy king sized bed and I sucked in a breath. A more clean breath to be exact, unlike the dusty-filled ones I always inhale day and night in my cabin. Trust me, not like I don't clean it up or tidy everywhere but the dust was constant. Even if it was to be cleaned, washed or moped non stop till it reaches the span of two months, nothing will change.
Wait! What if the Alpha king finds out about the prince treating me like a guest...what is going to happen next? I will have to leave quickly. I don't want any trouble.
"And what else, Sir?"a feminine voice brought me out of my trance and I looked to see one of the maids who I wasn't even aware of when she entered stood by the door, taking orders from Aiden.
Don't tell me that's Melissa, the top gossiper of all the maids. Her eyes glanced my way and I almost cussed out at her. No doubt, once she's out of here, count this to be that the whole pack house workers already have the knowledge of me being here.
"A bowl of hot water and a clean towel."he finished and she bowed, exiting the room.
I panicked, literally jumping out of his bed. "I need to get out of here before a search party will be sent to go find me."
I had only reached midway when he butted in, slamming his hand against the door. Turning over to me, he stretched forth his hand towards me. I declined and inched closer to him, attempting to push him away from the door when a knock came on it."Aiden! Open up this damned door and bring out that wretched maid."The first Luna, Riley, thundered persistently banging her knuckles against the door.Should I faint? If yes, then I want to lose all consciousness.I don't even know of when I began pacing to and fro. I ran my hands into my hair, yanking so hard on it I felt I was pulling on my scalp. My teeth grounded and clattered against each other as I pressed my eyes shut, anxiety flapping and bugging my abdomen."Just chill."he slowly grumbled at my face, taking my hand in his and stalking off to his closet. Opening it, he practically shoved me inside and quietly shut its door. I put my palms together and vehemently began praying in my mind. I hope she doesn't find out. My backs were stil
I couldn't believe this! I was the only person who gets a mate in an awkward manner. I couldn't believe it Aiden was my mate, "how wonderful was that" . While, Aiden in the Rage of seeing me almost being raped hurled, the bastard guard, I didn't stay to see what he was going to do him, to be honest he deserved whatever was coming to him, consoling myself. I managed to get into my room, pulling of my clothes entered into the shower, that was the breaking point for me , I was almost raped, by a bastard. How ironic, that I was saved by the one I saved the other day. "Fate really had a way of kicking your ass" said my wolf. I couldn't help but agree to that sentiment. Closing by eyes to rest, I remembered why I got into this problem, it was because of Melissa she would feel my wrath, I promised her quietly in my heart as I dreamt about taking my revenge. Queen, Alexia couldn't believe that a mere servant foiled her plan, if not for that damn! Servant her son's part to the throne wo
Prince Aiden was, surprised when he saw his father's entourage coming towards their camp, he couldn't believe that his father couldn't trust him with something as simple as that, who was he kidding his father didn't trust anyone."Your majesty, you are here" "Aiden, I know you were not expecting me but I needed to come see how everything was going"Aiden simply nodded, "your majesty, please come inside the tent"Laughing boisterously, the king replied "very well, then" Brendan approached Aiden, cautiously, "don't anger him, we both know the man is crazy, just don't."Smiling tenderly, prince Aiden looked at him, and replied " father is a strange man,I really don't know what he is thinking"."He just wants to clip your wings, do not worry". "Come, let go inside" replied prince Aiden in a demure voice.Aiden, walked into the room, and saw his father seated with some of their commanders, it seemed his father wanted to go straight to the point. "Your majesty we have succeeded in destro
I knew, the gods just wanted me to suffer.With a dejected heart and a dejected wolf, I made my way to the royal dining to serve the family.I was grateful when they all started eating smoothly without any problem, that was until queen Nicky requested for more salt, I didn't want to go but a servant, pushed and I had no choice, I didn't blame though everyone was trying to survive the castle.I has started pouring the salt, when I mistakenly pushed the water jug, which splashed on the queen's clothe. I stood there dumbly, because I couldn't fathom how I made that silly mistake. "How dare you servant pour water on me!" I immediately knelt down, even though I was furious,every part of my body rebelled against it. "I'm sorry your majes…." I couldn't even complete it before I received a slapped, at that point I wanted to ship shift and teach her a lesson, damn the consequences!"Guards! Get this girl away and give her 40 strokes of the plank"With that the guards, came and dragged me awa
With trepidations in our hearts, we all awaited the return of the king and prince Alden, I couldn't help but look forward to their return. The drums stationed in the city signalled that the king was back in the city, with that we were all asked, to go back to the kitchen to work with the maids, since everyone was busy running Helter skelter to make sure everything was running smoothly.Besides the atmosphere in the castle was lighter, because queen Alexia was happy for some reason. I guess because the king came back from the war victoriously the happiness was suspicious as I told my partner in crime, Reagan, who was doubtful, she blindly believed that the woman was simply happy and loved her husband.But then, if you know the royals you know they are never happy without a good reasons. After large preparations were made, we all watched as we saw, the king riding victorious on his horseback while no one saw prince Alden. Before I could contemplate it , we were called to serve the foo
Prince Alden was, taking swirling a glass of ale in his cup,when Cisca got to his chambers, "so he starts drinking very early in the morning thought Cisca. Drunkard, her wolf said in unison. " Do you know this is our mate" said her wolf," of course I know, but do I really want him as a mate no of course", Cisca couldn't stand the thought of having prince Alden as a mate she would rather stay single than be Mates with the jerk.Prince Alden sonorous voice interrupted her, musings ."Do you know why I called you""No your majesty" said Cisca" I called you because, I wanted to properly thank you for saving my life, without you I would be dead"I was surprised to see him humbly thanking, it blew me off a bit." It was nothing your highness, I just did my duty" " Anyways, thank you, if you need anything absolutely anything you can come to me"I snorted before saying "thank you sir".Never in this life would I ever ask of anything from you."You may leave"Prince Alden, watched the prett
Fist clenched and princess Amelia blushing with embarrassmet, kept quiet, and before prince stiles could reply, prince Alden asked the guards to move the carriage. Both prince stiles and princess Alexia tried making small talk with prince Alden but he didn’t reply and when he did gave one worded answers. Since they were going to spend the night outside the castle prince stiles slept, while prince Alden pretended to be asleep by closing his eyes. Princess Amelia couldn’t help but compare her husband prince stiles to prince Alden, she cursed her stupidity! She didn’t know that prince Alden was to attend the meeting with the elders for the preparation of the hunt with them, if not she would have feigned an illness. Princess Amelia was furious! The fact that prince Alden was so indifferent to her made her angry, this was the man that said he loved her. He loved her and he was not angry that she was with his brother, she should have known that men were worthless. She could still remember
Princess Amelia's shuddered at the at the sound of her husband's voice. What the hell is this bastard doing here? She thought. Hadn't he done enough to her last night? It wasn't as if he cared about her to be asking such questions.She composed herself and turned quickly to him. Bowing her head, with a straight face, and meek tone she said. "I was just asking him about the plans for the hunt."Prince Alden wondered how a woman could just switch from being teary eyed to a docile lamb in a second. She could give great actresses a run for their money.Stiles arched his brow "Hmm and you didn't think to ask your husband? Pray tell what you would like to know?" Stiles said as he sauntered towards her. She wanted to hide behind Alden for protection, but remembered that the last time she tried to tell someone about his abuse, she was stripped naked and tortured by her husband. She was given no food and water for 4 days. She begged to die but her wish wasn't granted."It's nothing much your
"I am extremely delighted to be given this opportunity to be your leader. I promise to serve you the way I should." Alden vowed.Then, he drew Cisca closer to him, " I am also seizing this opportunity to present to you my Queen, the one for me. The owner of my heart." He replied and the crowd erupted in louder cheers. "I accept you as my King and husband," Cisca replied with tears misting in her eyes. " I love you," Alden replied, drew her closer to him, and gazed at her lovingly before kissing her deeply. " You are so beautiful."" You are not bad yourself." Cisca teased." Take it back." He whispered and she smiled.Elder Drew stepped forward and announced. " We present to you the Alpha King and Luna or Moonstone pack! Alpha Alden and Luna Cisca!"The pack clapped loudly as their joy was infectious. " Be merry and enjoy!" Alden said and music was played. Alden and Cisca moved around to greet visiting Alphas. "Alpha Jared, thanks for coming." Alden greeted the lonely Alpha.He l
Three weeks later, " Whew! I have missed this place." Cisca muttered when she arrived at the pack house.Alden chuckled as they walked upstairs together with Shawn in his arms. " I have to quickly attend to some letters, I'll be back in some minutes." He told her after placing Shawn in his cot. The calm baby watched his father who poked kisses at him. Cisca looked up, " We'll be fine, I am feeling sleepy." She said."Okay." He replied and returned to his office. A log of files waited for him and he had to attend to each of them one after the other. One was from Alpha Jared, and he stared at the file skeptically. How was he sure that this was truly from him? He heard a knock on the door. " Come in " He replied with a gruff voice. " I'm sorry for barging in." Elder Drew apologized. A maid had told him that Alden said he didn't want disturbance. Alden looked up, " It's fine, you can come in." He said and Elder Drew sat down. " I came the discuss the issue of choosing your members
" How is she doing?" Alden asked a nurse when she came out of the room. It was getting to an hour and she had not heard a baby's sound. His heart almost left his chest. He hoped nothing happened to her. " Fine, please just relax." She said and walked briskly to god knows where. Alden paced outside the door for a long time. He looked at his watch, it was another thirty minutes, and he barged into the room. " You can't be here." A nurse protested and he shot her a withering glare which made her retreat in surrender. Alden looked at Cisca who was sweating profusely on the bed as she writhed in pain. " Dr. Bart, what is happening?" He asked. " She's pushing." He replied and turned to Cisca, " Push!" Cisca tried all her might to push but nothing was coming out, " I can't." She cried. Exhaustion was written all over her.Alden was at her side at the instant, he held her hand, " You can, baby, you can." He soothed.Cisca began to cry, " I can't. I don't want this baby to die." Alden
The first thing Alden put in place was the detachment from any financial treaty between his pack and others. This required him to take his time to make strategic plans about how to generate a sustainable source of income." Hello, babe." Cisca knocked on his office door." Come in." He replied.Cisca pushed the door open and walked in with a tray. She sighed at the sight of files scattered about his desk. "Do you ever get rest?" She inquired. Alden chuckled. "I believe I would soon. I just need to put things in place." He said and rose to collect the tray from her."" Are you sure?" She asked. He didn't look like he was going to stop soon He nodded, " Of course I will. I am having conversations with a few Alphas, but we are yet to conclude." He said. " Alright." " Thanks for the cookies. But I told you to rest. We have maids." He scolded her gently." Okay." She replied. It wasn't stressful for her. In fact, she wanted to stretch her leg more. " Hmm, I don't think you will stop.
A week later, Cisca decided to go for a stroll in the garden. Boredom had gotten the best of her. If she spent another minute in that house, she wasn't sure of what could happen.What a sunny day, she thought as she reminisced on the recent incidents. It was very painful because she had lost very important people in her lives. First, it was Reagan, now Martin.A hand suddenly closed over her eyes and she screamed. A light familiar chuckle calmed her nerves. " What the hell?" She asked and turned to see the culprit. Alden stood before her with his hands stuck deep in his pockets. " Hello, love." Cisca burst into tears, and Alden panicked. " What is it?" "These are tears of joy." She sniffled and hugged him and sniffed his scent. She was so happy to see him. How did she not notice his scent? "I'm sorry, I should have returned much earlier. I was tidying up some things." He apologized. Cisca wiped her tears with the tip of her cloth. " It's fine. I'm just happy that you are here."
The man managed to escape, and Martin carried Amelia to the house. Cisca was waiting at the foot of the stairs and her mouth fell open when she saw an injured Amelia." What happened to her?" she asked as Martin called for other guards at the border. It was almost three a.m. before the pack house was stabilized. Alexia was baffled by what was happening. She locked herself in her room. She saw the intruder that came into the house through the window. Cisca paced around as Dr. Bart worked on Amelia. Her bleeding finally stopped and she slept off. " How did he manage to break into the house with this amount of security?" Alexia queried the next day. " We don't know, your highness. We chased him to the border, but he was able to cross it before we got it." A guard said.Alexia crossed her arms. " We will know the truth in the morning." She said. She could bet that this was targeted at her. This was what she could do." You can all leave. We'll speak about this in the morning." Martin d
Dr. Bart stood amid the office with all the elders in the room and his notepad in hand. " The autopsy took longer than we anticipated." "What have you discovered?" Martin asked. Dr. Bart looked at each of them and wondered and saw the tension on their faces, " Poison was discovered in his system. It was in his system for five months. It was wolfsbane." He said. Alexia rose, she faced Nicky, "I knew it, you killed my son." She said. Everyone turned towards Nicky, and Nicky rose to her feet. " This is ridiculous." She said, " I will not allow your stupidity to rub off on me." She said.Alexia looked at Nicky, " I want an investigation to go on." She said. "I want to find out who killed my son. When I get to the root cause of this issue, I promise that I will not spare the person." She said." How do you intend to do this?" Martin replied. Alexia smirked, she already had a plan." We will visit a seer. She will tell us who killed him." She responded. Nicky's heart skipped a bit at
" How are we preparing for his burial?" Elder Drew inquired. Queen Alexia looked up with an ashy face which was puffy from crying too much. " We are doing nothing about it. The elders can around " I want an autopsy to be conducted for him." Queen Alexia ordered and the elders looked at her. " He was murdered." She explained she needed to find his murderer. The elders exchange glances between themselves. " Okay, we will inform the doctor." Elder Drew said. Martin patted her back gently as she sobbed after they left. " Everything will be fine. They'll get to the root of the matter." He assured her. He stared at her with pity-filled eyes. Alexia was unable to eat for days and she began to lose shape. " It's so sad. I know who did this." She said. Martin's hand stopped moving as he turned to look at her. " Who?" Why didn't she say anything? Moreover, didn't she also kill the king?" I suspect it was poison. Someone in this house did it." Alexia replied flippantly. Intrigued by the
Between Cisca's frequent visits and cheering Stiles up, Cisca became a bit ill. She didn't play with her health this time as she visited the doctor immediately. Dr. Bart couldn't just stop her from staying with Stiles because he was the king, but he feared that she could catch his sickness. " You are running on low fuel." He said. " I thought that I told you not to stress yourself anymore?" He asked. "Yes, you did." Then he lowered his voice and listened to see if anyone was passing by. " Why are you staying with Stiles? You need rest." He scolded her. If Stiles was that useful, why was she mandated to stay with him? "I know, you said that it wasn't contagious right?" Dr. Bart nodded and watched her, " Yes, that doesn't mean that you should endanger your life because of whatever. I'm sure you are doing this out of pity which is good but very dangerous to your health. I don't want you to lose this baby." He said. "Alden will have my head if anything happens to you." He added. May