CHAPTER FIVE

Luna didn't imagine she was going to spend the night in a dungeon.

The floor was hard and it creaked with each movement that she made. The cold was extreme and for the first time in her life, Luna regretted her decision. It didn't occur to her that she was going to spend the night in a dungeon, on a cold and hard floor.

After turning around the floor, she only managed to fall asleep when the door to the dungeon squeaked and she was roughly led out.

"Oh.. it's morning." Luna noted, dimming her eyes to fit the sudden light she was exposed to.

The guard sent her a displeased look, while still half dragging her across the hall.

"Where are you taking me?!" Luna bellowed, she winced at the pain that originated from his fingers digging into her skin.

"To the boss!" He replied with equal volume as she had spoken.

The boss. Her heart skipped a bit.

It skipped even harder, when she heard a scream behind a door and then, silence took over. It skipped the hardest, when the guard knocked once on the very door. She heard a voice usher them in before the guard dragged her inside.

The sight that greeted her, made bile build up in her throat.

The room smelt strongly of blood, which was apparent from the dead bleeding man, who sprawled lifelessly on the floor.

Then, there was Alexander! Standing tall as the last night she saw him, with his gun in his grip and blood battering his white shirt.

Luna dared to look into his eyes, the darkness held her captive. How passive his expression was and attractive every feature of him is. Damn.

"Here she is boss!" The guard called out, like Alexander hadn't noticed their presence - her presence.

She was thrown down on her knees, but Luna still held his gaze just like last night.

She saw the recognition flash across his face, he raised his gun and gestured for the guard to leave.

He bowed and disappeared.

The first thing Alexander said was, "you're not Christian's woman, are you?"

His voice was hoarse, thick and deep. It was a baritone and reverberated against the room.

Though he spoke in a low voice, it sent shivers down Luna's spine.

Luna narrowed her eyes in confusion, it then finally clicked! He remembered her from last night where Christian had saved her.

"No." She slowly answered, doubting her answer.

Alexander palmed his forehead and gritted his teeth, he murmured something about killing Christian before facing her again. He didn't believe her, she could tell.

"Why are you here?" He asked, through gritted teeth.

"To seek refuge." Luna curtly replied, still in a kneeling position. Her knees were starting to hurt. Badly.

"The torture room is just next door." Alexander crossed his legs, his dark eyes never left hers.

"I would have thought I'm in it now." She shrugged and let her eyes fall on the dead man beside her and the blood stained shirt Alexander had on.

A smirk danced across his lips. He was amused by how confident she was in his presence.

"You will be only if you don't speak the truth" He ignored her sarcasm. "Are you a spy?"

Unlike before, he cocked his gun slowly, the sound rang in Luna's ear and she knew there was no joking.

"No-"

"Take her to the torture room." Alexander calmly declared loudly to the guard, who was no doubt at the door.

The door swung open and the two guards at the entrance, marched towards her and grabbed her arms again.

"I'm sorry, boss. I brought her here, but she lost her way. I'll take her now, I promise not to let her cause anymore trouble and I apologize for any misunderstandings that happened." Christian burst through the door and bowed before Alexander. His eyes, not daring to look into Alex's.

Luna recognized him; his broad face and charming expression. He winked at her even though concern was written all over his face. Luna winked back.

"That's not gonna work again, Christian." Alexander lazily dismissed.

"Boss, she's with me-"

"I will kill you Christian-" He spoke as calmly as usual, but his voice was deadly. "-if I find out that you're lying. Trust me." Alexander completed, his voice making that sound like a threat.

But, it really was a threat. A deadly one.

Christian rubbed his nape sheepishly. Luna noticed unlike the guards, he only had respect for Alexander but not fear.

"Well, it's not completely a lie. I gave her the plaque she got in with."

Alexander sighed, he appeared to be so done with Christian. "Why?"

"Can I explain?"

"You may not-" Alexander glared harder "-I mean, yes."

Luna wanted to chuckle at Christian's nonchalant behavior. She loved his attitude already.

"She's accused of her boyfriend's parent's murder and has nowhere to hide so-"

"When have I declared my community a camp for refugees?" Alexander interrupted instantly and uncrossed his legs. He glared at Christian, and Christian's eyes instantly settled on the bloody floor.

"Never, but Miles has been a loyal one. She's his sister, so there's nothing to be afraid of."

"Yes, I won't have your head-" Luna chirped in "-Maybe" she added.

Apparently, Alexander heard and he narrowed his dark eyes at her.

"You want me to believe she's innocent?"

Christian pursed his lips, made doe eyes and nodded.

"Alright." Both Luna and Christian breathed out, that was easy. "But, I'll keep an eye on her, and not even you, would be able to plead on her behalf if I find out otherwise."

Christian didn't let the words sink, he bowed again and strolled towards Luna, helping her up to her feet.

"Thank you so much boss."

Christian tried pulling her along, but she resisted. He frowned at her questioningly, but she shook her head.

"I'll wait for you out then, don't get in trouble again." He whispered and exited the room, stumbling across the dead body. He murmured some swear words that made Luna chuckle.

Turning around, she almost cursed too at Alexander's intense eyes on her. The brightness showed, but the orbs were dark.

Luna swallowed, her eyes fell on the blood stained shirt of his. She couldn't tell why he looked so hot and dangerous as he sat.

"You said you will keep an eye on me." Luna started, struggling to stay still. Her knees hurt from kneeling in a position for too long.

Alexander raised a brow. He was enjoying this.

God, he looked appealing.

"Well, why not employ me as a maid? It will be easier to keep an eye on me that way." Luna blurted before she could think to stop herself.