I woke up because of a noise coming from outside the room. It was like children playing near the door and I also heard their soft giggles. I got up and felt the pain of my womanhood.
shoot! It sting a lot! If only I knew that it would hurt this much! I shook my head and rested a little before I'll stand and go to the restroom. I didn't think this would hurt so bad, after! It was only then that I noticed that I was already dressed, and I was even wearing Jax's t-shirt that looked like a duster to me. and why the h*ll did I just call him?! Jax?! when?! I frown on my own thoughts and get up from the bed. I still feel the stingy pain even when I will just move a little. I didn't mind it, I immediately turned on the faucet and filled the tub with water. I put some powder that is for the body, so that the tub will be filled with some bubbles. After that, I soaked my whole body in the bathtub and closed my eyes because of the relief it gave me. After minutes of soaking my body from the warm water. I immediately take a bath and change into new clothes. However, the pain down there slowly disappears and I can now walk comfortably. When I went outside the room, I saw two childrens on the left side close to this room's door. They were playing and laughing, so I walked towards them. When they finally noticed my presence, they looked at me and stared at me. “Who is she?” I heard one whisper. When I almost reach them. They stood up and ran fast in front of me while shouting. I didn't mind it and went to the kitchen instead. I smell something good that is being cooked. Maybe he is cooking. I was hesitating whether to still go on to the kitchen or not. But I'm thirsty, I need water. I was about to go straight to the kitchen, when the one child earlier blocked my way. “Why?” She didn't respond and even ignored my question. “Excuse m- my word got cut off when the other young girl approached me and he is with someone older than her. Maybe their mom? God! His family is here?! Should I go back inside the room now?! Shoot what to do?! “Mom, who is she? She went out from Tito Ash’s room.” I was shocked when the young girl said those things to her mother. Didn't they know that the Alpha got his slave already? And it's me? They were looking at me with confusion in their eyes and unfamiliarity. While I am now super nervous of what to do. I will meet his family anytime. Why didn't he tell me? So that I can prepare them a dish or serve them. I am a slave for fck sake but I just woke up and even took a bath before doing my task. My heartbeat will burst in any minute and I can't talk. I don't know what to say. They were just staring at me waiting for my response. “She's not Tito's wife right? or is She?” the other young girl asked. That got me chills! Why would they think that their Tito already has a wife?! I'm at a loss for what to say. I can't open my mouth because of nervousness. Before their mother spoke, I felt someone touch my arm. That's when I felt relieved in an instant. His touch calmed me. “This is Aurora, she's my slave.” I hate hearing that I am a slave but then it is the Alpha, I can't do anything about it. “What? Not a wife or something?” Maybe she is his sister? They have similarities and I can tell immediately. Jax chuckles because of what his sister just said. And that's my first time hearing him laugh like that. “No, I just picked her the other day as my slave.” “Oh, so the rumors are true that you've already picked a slave again.” his sister muttered. “Yesha, Yassy you heard it right? It is your Tito's slave.” she tell the young girls “Why slave? She is beautiful.” the one with the bangs said. “Yes, mom she is but still I don't want Tito to have a wife already.” the other one said while being sad. Jax chuckles again about what he just heard from them. He rubs my arms and looks at me, he then lowers his posture to match with the young girls. “I don't have a wife yet Yassy, don't worry I will tell you when I found someone already, okay? he said in a soothing voice. I am just looking at them and I realized how different Jax is when he is around with his nephews. “Why not her tito? She's beautiful and look at her eyes it's sparkling.” Her mother laughed with her words and hussh her after. I just shook my head in my mind because of their thoughts about me. Jax stood up and stood beside me while smiling with his nephew's thoughts. I felt calm beside him, I didn't feel any nervousness after his appearance. “Let's go, mom is already preparing the food.” her sister said that made me feel worried. I look at Jax who is now staring at me. His sister and nephew’s already gone there, which left the two of us. “I will just stay inside the room. I'll go out after you are all finished.” “No, you will join us.” he said in a low but orderly manner. “No, I'll just stay inside.” I insisted. “This is an order Aurora, I don't want you to starve yourself.” he said while not breaking our eye contact. “But I am just a slave. How come a slave joins a family’s meal?” I don't feel like it. It is my first time meeting his family, so how come I will join them with their supposed to be family’s meal with a servant's presence? It's not right, I should know my boundaries. Not because we shared something last night doesn't mean I have to cross my line. I know what I am to him and to them. I shouldn't let him make me feel comfortable that easily. “Okay if that's what you want. I will bring you some food in the room. Wait for me there.” “No, I will eat after you all are finished.” “Stop it, no one can order me.” he insisted and went straight to the Kitchen where his family was waiting for him. I am just staring at his back before I turn and run towards the room. He is so bossy! Because he is the Alpha Aurora! Just what did I do to flip this situation of mine?? Arghhh“Where are you going, Alpha?” Aurora asked worriedly, confusion evident in my eyes.“I need to find answers… I need to know what’s behind Amelia’s attack.”His eagerness to understand what happened to Amelia was palpable; Jaxon was truly acting like an Alpha.“Can I come with you?” she asked, equally determined to find the truth.“No, Aurora, it’s not safe for you.”“But it’s not safe for me to be alone here. You know what I mean,” she utter, the events at the clinic flashing through my mind—the unsettling encounter with the familiar stranger, their strange words. Jaxon’s eyes softened, his fingers gently caressing my cheek. “Don’t worry, I’ll have some pack members stay with you.”“But—”“No buts, Aurora. This is for your best friend, and for you, too.” I nodded, allowing him to go.Before he could leave, however, his mother’s voice stopped him. “Where are you going, son?” she asked, standing with another person. A woman paired with beautiful blue eyes and a seductive but bright smi
After two days of Amelia remaining unconscious at the clinic, I sit here staring blankly, plagued by the thought that she might have been kidnapped and tortured by insurgents. “But why would they do that?” I whisper, the question hanging unanswered in the silent room. My mind races, conjuring images I desperately try to push away. Was it a random act of violence? Or was she targeted? Did she stumble onto something she shouldn't have? The uncertainty is a gnawing beast in my gut. Unease gnawed at me, so I decided to visit Amelia at the clinic. But first, I needed Jaxon's permission before leaving the mansion. I approached him hesitantly, finding him engrossed in a mountain of papers at his desk. "Hey, are you busy?" I asked shyly. He looked up slowly, setting down a document. Even in that serious state, he was strikingly handsome. The thought brought an involuntary smile to my lips. He muttered, a hint of amusement in his serious tone, "Not terribly. And what's with that s
"Kael, who found Amelia at the lighthouse?" Jaxon's voice was sharp, cutting through the usual banter that filled their training grounds. He'd arrived, his usual easy gait replaced by a grim determination. Kael shifted uneasily, his gaze flitting around the familiar training area. "It was Jade. We were searching the area systematically, you know, covering every inch. Then Jade shouted, saying he saw someone lying unconscious. We ran over, and… it was Amelia. I recognized her immediately. I told the others to look for clues, to see what happened, while some of us called for backup to get her to the clinic. We searched, but… we found nothing. Absolutely nothing. So, I ran to your house to tell you, but you were with your parents. Aurora was there, so I brought her with me." He paused, his voice dropping to a near whisper. "It was… unsettling, Alpha. Very unsettling." Jaxon's eyes narrowed. He felt a prickle of unease, a nagging sense that something wasn't right. Kael's acc
Aurora's pov: The sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky in angry shades of red and purple, a fitting backdrop to the dread that coiled in my gut. Amelia’s absence hung heavy, a suffocating presence in the otherwise peaceful evening. It wasn't just her absence, it was the unsettling way she’d vanished poof, gone, like a wisp of smoke. And that creepy feeling… like someone was watching, a prickling sensation at the back of my neck that wouldn't go away. I swirled the ice in my glass clinking a brittle counterpoint to the frantic rhythm of my heart. I'd grilled everyone at the party, but their denials felt hollow, like carefully constructed lies. The memory of that shadow, flitting through the dimly lit corners, the unsettling flicker of eyes… it wasn't just my imagination. BAM! A harsh knock on the door jolted me. My breath hitched. It wasn't a polite tap; this was urgent, demanding. "Jaxon! Jaxon, open up!" Jared's voice, usually easygoing, was strained, laced wi
3rd Person pov: The music swelled, a vibrant pulse that throbbed through the town hall and spilled out into the night. Fairy lights, strung haphazardly between ancient oak trees, cast a whimsical glow on the assembled crowd. It was a party, undeniably strange, yet every single soul in Dawnsville was present, a testament to the town's peculiar cohesion. The reason for the gathering remained a mystery, a shared enigma that hung heavy in the air, a silent question echoing in the laughter and chatter. Aurora, clinging to Jaxon's arm, navigated the throng. She felt the weight of countless eyes, a palpable sense of scrutiny that pricked her skin despite her best efforts to ignore it. Whispers, fragments of conversations carried on the wind, brushed against her ears, hinting at speculation, gossip, and perhaps something more. "They're still looking," she murmured, her voice barely audible above the music's insistent rhythm. Jaxon squeezed her hand, his touch a silent reassurance. "Ignore
The morning is quite gloomy, but my thoughts are still reeling from last night. Confusion swirls in my mind like a ticking bomb. However, I refuse to dwell on it, Jaxon seems fine, at least outwardly.He acts as if our conversation never happened, which I find unsettling. I lack the courage to ask him directly. I need to respect our boundaries, even though we're close. I must remember he's the Alpha, the ruler of this town.He sits at the table, flipping through the newspaper. I pour him tea, remaining silent. I should act as if last night was insignificant.I sit beside him, about to eat, when he speaks. “The council will have a party later,” he says, eyes still on the newspaper. He lifts his teacup and sips, a faint smile playing on his lips.I frown, confused. He mentioned the council last night, but what about the party? Why are they holding one? Is it related to the attack two weeks ago? The timing feels...odd.“Why are they holding a party?” I ask, my confusion evident. “Is i