LOCKED AWAY: part I

                           Kayla

“Let go of me.” My voice was a helpless stutter. I hoped he didn't see the fear in my eyes.

He first tightened his grip, then he let go, gave my chin a soft rub before taking a step backwards.

The moment he moved away from me, his expression hardened, when he opened his mouth and started to talk, his voice was icily cold.

It felt like he was a different person altogether, like someone with multiple personalities. “This would be your room from today onwards. Until you fully acknowledge me as your husband, this is where you will stay, far and away from the main packhouse.”

Without sparing me another glance, he stalked out of the room.

After the door closed behind him, I exhaled rather sharply and sank down on my knees.

‘He’s so scary, I don't like him again.’ Lara remarked, startling me a bit.

‘I never did, but I'm glad to hear your confession.’ I muttered with a snort.

‘At least, he is way better off than your so-called annoying jerk of an ex.’ She hissed.

‘Don’t talk about Raven in such a manner.’ I retorted. I could feel anger brewing up in my chest. Not that I could do anything to her, other than hurling sharp remarks at each other.

‘Of course you can't.’ Her voice was low, almost like a whisper in my head. It was all I could do not to picture a smirking wolf.

‘Stop reading my thoughts already.’ I hissed at her as I moved to stand up from my kneeling position.

‘You and I both know I can't, but I can actually try, sorry, pretend not to hear only if you behave like a good girl and agree to be Alpha Axton's bride.’

‘Dream on.’ I muttered outloud. ‘If you don't shut up, I swear, I will shut our communication walls.’

She scoffed. ‘You always do that, but might I be a little generous, and remind you of the consequences of shutting off our communication walls?’

’Yes. I know I can't summon you, even if I were in danger, unless you take pity and come out yourself.’

She wanted to say something more, but stopped when the door to what was now my room opened. 

I turned in the direction of the opened door, and waited to see who was there.

One stupid part of me hoped it was Axton, while the sensible part of me prayed it shouldn't be him. I didn't want to feel that same feeling I did when he held my chin tight.

Much to my relief, a young beautiful lady dressed in a neat white uniform walked inside. She was all smiles as she respectfully ducked her head at me. “Greetings, Luna.” she said.

I frowned at the way she addressed me, but I said nothing, instead I trailed my eyes all over her. From her uniform to her neatly packed hair, I guess she was a maid.

She soon confirmed that.

“Alpha Axton ordered me to help you get dressed.” She said to me in a low voice, almost as if she was scared to talk.

“Where is he now?” I didn't know why I asked her that,but since it was out, I let it be as I couldn't get my words back.

“I apologize, but I can't tell you that.” 

“Why?” I asked sharply. “Did he order you not to tell me? Do you know who I am?” 

She sank down to the ground, a petrified expression on her face. “I apologize if my words anger you, I only replied to you based on the order given out by the Alpha.” 

I stared at her for a long while, then I exhaled softly, and asked her to get up. 

“Leave. I will get dressed myself.”

She rose to her full height, but refused to budge. 

“And what are you still standing here for?” I snapped. “Leave already.”

“Forgive me for not introducing myself sooner, I've been assigned as your new personal maid.”

“Personal maid?” I snorted. “I don't need one.”

“But–” She tried to protest, but I cut her off.

“No buts, go tell him I said I do not want a tagging dog.”

She refused to move. Not even when I threatened to throw her out. 

What infuriated me the more was the fact that she kept shivering while apologizing to me. 

If she was that scared, then she should just do as I requested. 

Simple.

Gosh. I hated everything happening recently. I hated myself for not being strong, I hated Vesper for snatching my man, I hated Raven for being so easily swayed, I hated my father–I’ve always hated him anyway. 

The person I hated the most was Alpha Axton for ever proposing marriage to my father for the sake of Vesper.

Wait. Wait a minute.

He married me because of Vesper's illness.

As if my eyes just cleared, I immediately turned round, and started for the door.

The maid frantically called at me, but I ignored her.

“Where are you going, Luna?” She asked. I paid her no attention.

Walking down the dark, long hallway, I inhaled, and exhaled deeply. 

I had a hell lot of questions to ask Axton, and unless he gave me the answers I needed to hear. There was absolutely no way I would accept him as my husband.

“Please come back, Luna. I beg of you, Alpha Axton wouldn't like this, he'd have my head for letting you out.” She continued to plead, I ignored her.

According to him, I was his wife, unless he was insane, he wouldn't harm me, no matter how angry he was.

After walking round and round for ten minutes I still ended up in front of my room. I stood in utter confusion, totally unsure of what to do.

I simply just decided I wanted to see Alpha Axton, but I had no idea where he could be.

Realizing how dumb I had acted, I turned round, and faced the gasping maid behind me. “Are you sure you have no idea where Alpha Axton is?” My eyes roamed over her body, searching for any speck of deception.

She bowed her head.

“I guess you do after all.” Without taking my eyes off her, I said, “Take me to him, I promise you won't lose your life.”

She raised her head up a little, a look of hesitation sat heavily on her face, almost like she didn't trust I could save or do otherwise with her life.

“I promised.” I added when I saw she wouldn't give in.

She flashed me a sm

all smile, and turning her back on me, she started to walk away.

I quietly followed suit, with a silent hope I'd get the answers I desperately needed to hear from Axton.