Chapter 2

" Are you crazy?!" She almost shrieked " Does this punishment mean nothing to you? Do you love the idea of always getting punished all the time? "

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I scoffed" you don't know me, Ashley. When I put my mind on something, I'll make sure I achieve it "

" You sound scary right now. Are you sure you're ok?"

I shrugged " I guess living here just made me stronger. I want to see my family again. I want to be able to find my mate "

" We all want that but the right way"

" The right way you say?" I looked at her as if she was crazy " what is the right way then? So you mean allowing these dogs to use us as they please is the right way? If you aren't tired of it then fine but I am sick and tired of it all. I need to leave this place if I don't want to run mad"

She looked around to see if people were listening to our conversation. Amongst us here, we know there is an insider that always gives Alpha Ronald a clue on what's going on because I wonder how he knew I was going to escape and the only one I told was Ashley. Someone was eavesdropping the last time I made a plan.

Ashley waved her hand in my face bringing me out of my thoughts " So what's the plan?"

I shrugged " I don't have a plan yet but when I do, I'll let you know "

She nodded " By the way you haven't eaten anything  and I think the food has finished" 

I glanced at the server and damn right the food has finished. It seems I'm not going to behave anything for dinner. I let out a loud sigh.

Ashley pushed her plate in front of me " You can have mine " she offered.

I gave her a strained look, I'm suspecting how she always gives me her food whenever I don't get " what about you?"

She shrugged " I was lucky to have two plates"

True to her words, I saw another empty plate laying flat on the table. Who was she given two plates, I thought to myself but didn't say anything...

" Don't think too much over it, one of the guards was friendly to me that's all" she shrugged.

I nodded nevertheless" if you say so"

" Have you heard the rumors going around?"Ashely's mind linked me and that almost got me scared. It was so sudden 

She gave me an apologetic look when she saw me glare " I didn't want others to listen in on our conversation" her mind linked again.

I sighed and nodded for her to go ahead" What is it about?"

" The Alpha from the North demanded a certain amount of Slaves here and they are coming over to receive them"

I almost dropped my spoon at the mention of that name, it always sends a shiver down my spine "How did you know about that?"

" I was sent to the market by my master when I heard people say it. It's already round the palace and people won't stop talking about it"

" How comes I haven't heard of anything?" I wondered out loud.

" That's because you always go MIA"

I rolled my eyes at her " But still, I should have heard something"

" it doesn't matter whether you know before or not. Now you know." Ashley pointed out.

I sighed, picking up my spoon to continue eating " Who do you think Alpha Ronald will choose. I just hope I won't be among you because of everything I've heard about the king alpha. He is feared by even his parents"

A fearful look also passes Ashley's face " I heard about that too. But I fear we will be selected"

" Why would you say that?" I raised a brows

" Give it a thought, last week when we went for the harvest, have forgotten that we heard from the guards outside saying, some of the werewolves in the blood room will be sold to some unknown alpha?  Don't forget we are also werewolves from the blood room"

I remembered that day but I never think too much about it because I know alpha Ronald will never sell me once more to some Alpha. That man is a beast, if he wants something he always makes sure that thing is never far from him. This is why I fear my future, this is why I need to make a run.

Thinking about it now, maybe if this North alpha thing is real, I'll try to convince Alpha Ronald to let me go with the rest. I know even if he agrees, he must surely give some conditions and I hate to know them right now. That way I can make a sprint for it on the journey. I just hope this plan of mine works out fine for me.

" Hey, Melissa! are you sure you're alright?" Ashley asked bringing me out of my thoughts.

" Why did you ask?"

" Your mind has gone far. I've been talking to you but you weren't listening" She told me.

" Oh, it's nothing"

She shrugged" Anyways, I...

Ashley got cut off by some shrieking sound.

" LISTEN UP!"

The room became quiet as Steven enters together with his fellow guards.

" Here is an announcement from Alpha Ronald and you better listen attentively".

He rolls out a white long paper that has something scribbled down on it " Hello to you all my Slaves, I hope you all are enjoying your stay here but sorry to cut this short, I have decided to hand over all of you from the blood room to another master. Yes, you all heard right, I am no more your master from today henceforth because you knew master will send guards to come to get you.

Noises moved around the room as people began to wonder who the new master was. Scared to know his reply.

" Wondering who your new master is?" Steven paused 

I give it to Alpha Ronald for always knowing how to play with people's minds.

Steven picked up another paper to continue reading " Well then, I know most of you already know as the rumors were true"

I looked at Ashley and she gave me a smug look " See, I was right all along" I rolled my eyes at her.

" So embrace yourself as you find out. Your new master is none other than King Alpha Brian"

I almost gasped hearing the name the second time today. That name has always given me the shill feeling and it scares me.

" Yes you all heard right but unfortunately, it's just for a month so therefore go into your various room and start parking. I'm giving you all just 30 minutes to be done packing. You all can now move. Before you all move, this specific list of people is to see me in my office now "

I knew I was on the list. He will never let me go.

" Andrew, Tony and........Melissa" Steven looks in my direction with an evil smirk.

Ashley held on to my hand "  This is not possible, I don't want to go. King Alpha is deadly and he eats his fellow werewolf. He also sleeps with almost all the female wolves in the palace" she was scared.

I rolled my eyes at her " Calm down Ashley, it might just be a mere rumor" I tried to make her see reasons.

" You don't know how I'm feeling I'm right now that's why. I wish I'm in your place right now " she said.

I scoffed " Do you think I'm happy here. All I want is to run away Ashley and you know that. I always wonder how my loved ones are doing, whether they miss me a lot or not. I just miss everyone at home "

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" What about me? Do you think I'm also happy? I'm not. "

" Please calm down Ashley. This isn't the right time for all this. Remember Alpha Ronald wants to see me and I need to be there now. I wonder what grave crime I've committed again" I said.

She sighed trying to calm herself down" Just go and see for yourself. I'm heading to our room to pack"

Ashley left me standing and I was shocked by her attitude. Why was she angry with me? I'm not the one that made the rules. I could help by wonder.

What Ashley didn't know right now is that, 'd rather be on this journey with them than to stay here. I wish I was selected so can put my plan into action. I shook the thoughts away and left for Alpha Ronald's office.

***

I took a deep breath before knocking, fearful of what is to come. I knocked again and this time I heard a slight 'Come in'

I pushed the door and went inside " Alpha" I bowed down.

He summoned me inside " Sit"

I did as I was told. I fiddle with my fingers not looking at him. The memory of what happened earlier on between us still lingers.

Alpha Ronald shined his pearly white teeth at me " I hope you were happy with the news?"...

I would have snorted if he was an ordinary person but I know not to disrespect him.

" Answer me!"

" Ye..s Alp..ha " I stuttered 

" Good. I always want to see you by my side" he stood up from his seat and came to stand right beside me, caging me with his wood smell.  

He caresses my lips " I still can get your taste out of my senses. You drive me so crazy, Melissa"

I was shaking in my seat. This is not what I pictured as I was on my way here" please Alpha I have a request"

It's either now or never.

His brow creased at that " I'm listening, go ahead"

" I...i.I also want to be amongst the slave going to the North"

He laughed out so loud that I was beginning to think that he was going crazy " Do you think I'm stupid Melissa?"

The way he called out my name sent a chill down my spine " I'm sorry if I crossed my boundaries"

Alpha Ronald took my hands " Come" he said and I stood up and he took us to the couch.

I sat down and he sat close beside me. He pecked me on the cheek " so tell me, why do you think I'll grant you your wish?"

I found my fingers interesting because I kept fiddling with the" I thought it's just for a month. I wanted to see how that packs looks like" I muster the courage to touch his hand which also came as a surprise to him but didn't say anything.

I went on with my advances. I stood up and sat on his leg " I will never leave you Ronald" I tried as much as possible to make my voice sultry " I love you as much as you love me but I'm just scared to show it " I bite him on his ear.

Alpha Ronald moaned " What do I stand to get if I allow you to go"

She felt triumph that her plan was going smoothly " I'll do whatever you ask of me "

The next thing I know, I shrieked. Alpha Ronald picked me up and lay me down on the couch. He came hovering over me. My heart quickened. This isn't what I was expecting.

" Then I want your virginity"

I tried to hold onto my gasped " of course you'll get that but not now Alpha" the courage came from nowhere.

" Fine then. I have another offer for you"

I stared into his eyes " what is it?"

" I want you to be my Spy"