We stood in front of the house. The water from the damp grass pressed between my toes and I felt sting from the gras poking into my wounds.
Darians men had apparently parked the car further away from the others for some privacy and as they went to get it I saw the other Alphas walk out with their girls on their arm.
Some Alpha’s were walking ahead, wanting to get home to their packs where they were the strongest and most important- their chosen mates walked behind them, hurrying to keep up.
I felt for those girls, they were about to walk into a life of complete obedience. Every step would be monitored and they would only be known as the Alphas ’newest’.
But then there were the others, the Emanuels of leadership and it was evident in the way he held Ilianas hand and guided her down the stairs. She may be one of many wives but he will no doubt
He pulled back and turned away from me as he walked back. But just as he was about to get in, he threw me a devious wink and then took a seat next to his mate.The doors closed, the car drove away and I saw their faces watching me with pity, I saw until I didn't and knew that I would most likely not see them again. Another car drove off and then another. All the Alphas were leaving one by one, heading back to their pack and their duties and some to their families.The last car drove off, past the trees where the truck must've driven when it brought us here. There wasn't a road which meant that they must've all known exactly where to drive in order to get here. Looking around I saw many places that I could run at, into the woods and disappear like the wind.The hairs on the back of my neck rose like spikes and I felt the glare on the back of my neck.If I were to run, right now, would I be bale to hide from
It was a long drive, we sat in that car for at least three hours before we reached the border- driving past packs on the way and even a village of rogues setting camp by the forest line.They were allowed to live in packs with a chosen Alpha in peace, as long as they didn't try to uproar against any of the solidified packs and their territory.“Filth.” The driver muttered as he looked out over the village of rogues we drove past.“I’m sorry, did you see your reflection?” I said and leaned in to meet his glare.Darian pressed his fist into his hand, cracked his knuckles and looked back at me through the rearview mirror.“You’re gonna get us killed before we set foot in the house.” Trixy snarled.I knew Trixy was on edge, just as much as I was if not more so, because of which I opted to stay silent for the
My hands started shaking, my feet were tapping restlessly against the plastic mats on the floor of the car and my heart was erratically beating in my chest.Any minute now I would start to hyperventilate, I knew my tells and if my breathing picked up a little more I would have a full blown panic attack on my hands.“So calm the hell down.”“It’s not that easy!” I hissed at Trixy.“You can't let him know that you're nervous, Hazel.”“You need to back off. Don't forget that I can feel what you feel too.”She went silent for a second before quietly warning, “He’s watching.” She said.I looked up, straight into the mirror where I saw his green eyes
My bags were taken from the car and carried inside the house by a large man in a seamless red vest and black undershirt. He didn't speak, not a single word of hello or his name; just a grunt when he closed the trunk. Come to think of it, nobody had said a word to me since I stepped out of the car. They were all just watching Darian, as though they waited for an order before they could breath.I looked at every corner, window sill, around the buildings that stood on the property and at the road leading down from the stable where warriors dressed in uniform were getting of their saddles.There were stairs leading down the side of the castle, they disappeared down behind a trimmed hedge with lilac flowers growing around the rustic railing.I needed to know that there was an escape route before I entered his house. Once I was inside there was no telling what would happen to me but I needed to know the places where I could hide if I needed to run. Or for when I planned to leave. Because
Darian called for the frumpy old lady to show me around and she did, though with a scowl deeper than her wrinkles.She was clear to mention the parts of the house that were too good for my presence, such as the kings office, his bedroom, the meeting hall and then she opted to disclose that the attached building was much more suitable for people like me.She opened the door to my new room. The immediate smell of chlorine hit my face followed by a strong whiff of rubbing alcohol. It was like they had scrubbed every inch of the room with strong chemicals, either to mask my scent and make it sure it didn't stick to anything or they were trying to mask someone else’s.Perhaps there was a girl here before me. I couldn't imagine I was the first to be chosen as his mate after his wife’s death years ago.She grunted behind me and eagerly let out a warning.“Be as little as possible and maybe you'll live to see your next birthday,” I turned around and watched her shrinking lips press together
I was still in my white dress. My skin exposed in more ways than one and Mr Bates was watching every inch of it. My heart was beating in my chest and it wasn't until now that i realized I still hadn't eaten.Trixy hadn’t spoken in hours, I could barely feel her presence so it was just me. Me, and Mr Bates who wore a stone cold expression that thawed slightly when his eyes landed on my chest. Something he saw there caused a twinkle to go of in his eyes and my nerves jumbled uncomfortably.“In order to prepare you for your duties as the kings mate, you will need to learn; proper etiquette in social gatherings such as balls and meetings. You’re also expected to learn lycan history and of course seduction,” I choked on the air in my throat.“Seduction?” I asked.His lips pulled back in a distasteful smirk. “You’re of course expected to see to the kings needs, both among the people and in business but also in private. You will be taught to become all that he needs in one, slightly to c
I woke up in the infirmary unable to move at first. The pain running from my head to my knees was keeping me put and the sheets were stained with the blood from my wounds.The first thing I saw was Miss Elaine, she sat on a chair reading a book and she looked calm if it wasn't for her foot tapping away like it was on the run.When she noticed me stirring awake she closed it and turned to face me. Her auburn hair fell in from of her eyes but she grabbed the lock and put it in the pin at the back of her head. Her eyes fell and her lips turned down in a pout that she tried to mask. Her throat bobbed as she swallowed and she shook her head to gather herself. “How are you feeling?” She asked. Her voice was like a soothing balm. It sounded like she genuinely cared but I didn't believe it. Anyone could fake caring about you. I would know. One minute they say they will protect you and love you forever and the next they let you off with the Lycan king who allows his people to use you as a p
The doctor had been in here and told me about the internal bleeding, broken rib, and the various wounds I had spread out across my body. He told me to be careful like it was my fault and I had fallen from a cliff or something.Maybe that was the lie he was told but I doubted it. They knew what had happened. If Miss Elaine knew, the doctor surely did too. Was this behavior normal in the palace? Beating girls and lying about it. Was that why Elaine was so afraid all the time? I wish I could ask her but I doubt she’d tell me the truth.He left and told me to rest. They wanted to keep me until my wolf was strong enough to heal us both but they weren’t giving me anything that would get Trixy’s strength back. We still hadn't eaten and the IV wasn't doing much but keeping me awake. Trixy was still dormant; I could feel her but we couldn't talk or connect.The idea of staying in here for two days made my skin crawl and there was no way in hell that I was going back to my room and sent off to