The Alpha-King was absent during lunch today, and that was unusual. Lucas was not there too, which I was happy about, but whenever the Alpha missed one of the family's meal time together like this, then it must be about something very crucial. The Alpha does not like eating alone without his family. After lunch that day, I went straight back to my room. I have decided to heed my mother's advice and avoid Lucas in every way possible I can figure out. And if locking myself all day in my room could make avoiding Lucas possible for me, I was ready to do that. While in my room, and looking out of the window, I saw the soldiers of the pack, coming into the compound in their numbers. It looks like there is going to be a meeting today in the pack. Was that the reason why the Alpha was absent at lunch today? I wondered, and watched on as the soldiers assembled in the compound, and among the elders and the chiefs from the various families who had assembled as well, was the Alpha-King.
“You're here.” Cleo expressed her joy when she saw me enter the dining area. Everyone was waiting patiently. This was the same dining room where I had dinner every single day of my life as long as I could remember. It looked different today, just like everything looked to me since the day Lucas mentioned that I was just a common orphan. I looked at the people surrounding the table, the ones I had always called my family. The people that were always with me all this while now suddenly looked like strangers to me. I knew deep down that Lucas had messed with my mind. He was there too with a wicked smirk on his face. He was definitely up to something and I knew he was going to come after me. “Good morning, my princess. How are you doing?” My mother greeted me as I sat at the chair beside which was the only one vacant. “Good morning, my Alpha.” I greeted the Alpha-king Magnus who smiled back to acknowledge my greetings.“How are you doing Naomi?” “I'm doing well, my king.” I responde
It was disgusting to think that a man I had always looked up to could think of something as stupid as me getting married to him. “Lucas?” My mother called out his name in shock. “Really?” “Listen to me first. I have a good reason for this, it might not make sense now but it will eventually.” He explained, trying to calm everyone down, especially Alpha-king Magnus. “Let's talk in your Chambers. I'll explain everything to you.” I was the one who he should be explaining to not the Alpha, but me, the one he wants to get married to. I watched as everyone slowly got back to eating like Lucas had said the most normal thing. “Excuse me? Why would you say something like that?” I looked visibly angry as I asked. He was about to say something when the Alpha-king stopped him from speaking by a raise of hand. “Naomi, let's eat. This issue will be discussed and addressed soon.” He continued with his food.I signed. All I wanted was just to eat with my family but it seemed I couldn't even eat
I found myself waiting patiently at the garden for Lucas. I hoped that whatever it is he wanted to say was very important because I wouldn't like to be seen with a man like him. I didn't like to be seen with men like Lucas especially in this situation. This made me hate him even more. He came after minutes of waiting."Why would you keep me waiting for this long?" I asked him when I saw him. "I'm not as Jobless as you are." I retorted. He chuckled, then looked up to me. "You don't seem to like me very much, do you?" "Does it matter?" "Well. It doesn't." He answered and found a seat for himself. "I think you should make yourself comfortable because this would be a long conversation that you wouldn't like to miss." "Make it short. Your presence irritates me." I argued. That was the only thing I could do. Lucas had power and usually got whatever he wanted including women except me. The only reason he also hasn't slept with the other Princesses was because he was related to them. H
“Mum?” I called from outside when I saw that her room was locked from within. “Naomi?” She called out to me.“Yes, mum. It’s me” I answered and immediately, she unlocked her door. “I was just making sure it was you.” She opened the door wide enough to let me in, then locked it again.“Are you feeling alright? Why was your door locked?” I asked, “I'm okay. I just wanted to have a little rest.” “It's fine.. if you say so. I just wanted to speak to you.” I told her hoping she would listen to me.“About Lucas’ proposal to marry you?”“Mum?” I exclaimed. “I'm shocked that you're saying this.” I want to sit on the only couch she has in her very large room. This was the very couch she had with my father before his death, they shared a lot of memories on this same couch as she had told me.“I didn't say you are going to marry him. I only asked you a question.” “Oh. Mum, I hate Lucas so much.” Luna Isabella smiled, her beautiful set of teeth glinting in the light. She was the most beauti
The next morning, I was feeling too tired to stand up to do anything. I was weak and hungry all at the same time. When I finally woke up and checked my time, I found out that it was too late for breakfast. We had visitors to welcome so I had to dress well. It was Cleo's suitor, he was coming to make things official between them both. The sun was bright enough and everything was ready for them to arrive. I had just taken my bath when I heard a knock at my room door. I wasn't dressed so I asked who it was from the inside. .“It's me, Vanessa. The Alpha wants to see you. He says you should come immediately.” The maid answered. “Alright. Tell him I'll be there shortly.” I said out loud and then wondered why the Alpha would want to see me. “Was it because I didn't make it to breakfast today?” I thought. I was on good terms with Alpha-king Magnus but I never had a close contact with him. He was just a step father to me, he was my step sister's father. I gave him the respect as the man
I was shocked by what I heard. Lucas was really out for me and I felt it when Alpha-king Magnus gave me options and gave me two days to make my choice. “You have just 2 days to give me an adequate answer or you'll have yourself to blame.” Those were the exact words he said to me before making me leave his presence. I noticed the sudden change of attitude of the Alpha when we talked about Lucas. I wondered what Lucas must have told him that made him suddenly turn against me. Alpha-king Magnus was a kindhearted man who loved his brother so much and would do anything for him. He was the kind hearted one while Lucas was the evil being and the manipulator.When I got back from the Palace, I didn't feel like talking to anyone or even doing anything. I just felt so sad and confused. I didn't want to bother my mother anymore even though I knew she had to know about the new development. I wanted to talk to Lucas but I knew he would never like to speak quietly with me. After all, I made hi
I walked out of my room with the little box I had packed. I had finally decided to go into exile than stay here and be a toy in the hands of Lucas and his accomplices. I couldn't wait for the Alpha to ask me out, I had to go on my own.After the discussion I had with my mother yesterday, I knew there was no hope for me in this Palace. How was I supposed to stay silent with everything going wrong in my life? Lucas was about to make me his slave in the name of his wife and no one saw anything wrong with it.“After all, you guys aren't related.” Everyone said to me like it was some sort of acceptable.I knew I was going to lose the comfort I enjoyed as a Princess of the Royal house but I was willing to take that risk as far as I had my freedom. My father's inheritance was taken away from him by this Royal Palace, I just needed who it was that ordered the death of my father. Was it Lucas or Alpha-king Magnus? Who was it that made a helpless 8 year old fatherless?I was angry that I was