Chapter 2

LUCY.

“Alpha Ellison is the worst nightmare that anyone could ever come across. It was rumoured once that he was the devil that had come to dwell among mere mortals like us….” The lady dressing me up began. She had been ordered to take me away after I signed the contract of been the Alpha’s breeder and she was addressing me as it was my first time in this world. “The worse is his hatred for woman. He sees women as a tool to satisfy his sexual cravings and trust me, you are not an exception.”

She put on my necklace. Why should I bother myself with such information? Truth is, I do not care about the king. I am only here for the sake of the money that would be paid to me and nothing else. I don't care how many women graze his bed, provided I get my salary as agreed, he can fuck a dead body for all I care.

“You are going into his room now to serve him coffee, so make sure to be cautious of your steps and move.” she cautioned, and I gave a single nod. 

I took a good look at myself in the mirror and scoffed. It was a damn expensive dress that I'd never dreamt of having on throughout my life. 

While the lady watched, I walked out of the room and entered the corridor that would take me to the kitchen to prepare his coffee. All eyes fell on me as I walked by. The candidates taking the screening will soon be here and would serve me too, especially, the short lady that quaked me to the floor. I would love to have her as my servant so she would know how it feels to be humiliated.

I entered the kitchen, and the chef walked to me immediately. “I want to prepare coffee for the Alpha King.” I said to her, and she shuddered. Did I speak harshly? Was it a crime to prepare coffee for the Alpha King? “Just show me the things needed and you can get back to your work, I won't bother you again.”

She finally nodded and began showing me the kettle, cup, beverages, and so many other things, and then I began brewing his coffee.

I was just concentrating on what I was doing while the maids stood at the side whispering to themselves. I didn't want to talk to them, but not until I heard something that made me give them a sharp glare, and they all went mute.

What was that for? My eyes narrowed. I tried to guess why the statement was made.

“Did one of you just say that I'd be kicked out like the others?” I asked no one in particular, but they knew I was talking about them. I let go of the spoon I was holding and turned at them fully; my arms folded to my chest. “I need you ladies to say something. Why will I be kicked out?" I asked again.

With my facial expressions, they knew I wasn't playing some jokes with them. I heard them say that vividly, so I needed clarification on why they would say something like that.

The chief chef that had come to me previously came closer again. “My Lady, you're not the first one to be the assumed Alpha’s breeder, in fact he changes them every week and we’ve lost count of how many has been here before you. Coffee preparation is what he uses to test them all, and they fail. That's why we assume you would fail, too, because no one knows the secret of his test.” he elaborated, unable to raise her brows.

Was that it? Accepting the offer is one thing, and passing his internal test was another thing. I exhaled and faced the kitchen cabinet. I can't lose becoming a palace servant and also miss this. If I do, I will have no hope in my life again, and my mother will be dead in the next three weeks.

I turned to the chef who was still standing behind me. “Don't worry, I know what to do, I will come out victorious.”

“I would not agree with that!” one of them standing by the corner said.

“There’s no way an ordinary Omega will pass the kings test, when betas, deltas, and gammas and even the daughters of kings didn't.” Another added.

They all agreed to it and believed that I wouldn't pass the test. And trust me, at this point I wanted to agree with them.

“Beta Sharon even became the Alpha’s mistress because she didn't pass and she wouldn't leave shamefully given her father's status in the pack.” The chef uttered while returning to the others.

This was going to be tougher than I think, but I will conquer it. No way am I leaving this palace until the deal ends. Over my dead body!

When the coffee was done, I filled the Alpha’s cup and left the kitchen with it. I reached Alpha's room and rang the doorbell before opening the door and striding in.

On the center table, I placed the tray that bore the cup and bowed to him. “My king, I brought your coffee.” I said to him as he stood at the window, looking out. For a few seconds, he did not spare me a glance or say a word, so I carried the tray closer to him and stood beside him. “You must be worried. And I understand that as a king that is common. The coffee will help calm your nerves.”

He turned to me, staring at the tray for some time, and then he took the cup. I felt so nervous, but I pleaded with my wolf to calm the fuck down so she doesn’t embarrass me. We want this role and the money, and we won't lose a dime.

The king finally took the cup and within a few seconds, the cup was empty, and he placed it back on the tray again. And I waited for a compliment that never came. Didn’t he enjoy it? Oh shit! Was the sugar too much? Or was it the way I served him?

“My king, is there anything else I could do for you? Maybe I could help massage your feet or back, as it would ease your mind as well.” I didn't dare look at him, I was only trying to pass the test, not sure if I was doing the right thing or if I was supposed to leave immediately after he finished the tea. Oh my goddess, I hope I haven’t jeopardized everything with my busy body? “If there's none, then I'd go wash up the cup and send for….”

“Tell the lady that dressed you up to change your clothes. She would understand, and make sure to be here within two minutes.” he cut me short.

What does that mean? I didn't know how I felt at that moment, nor was I able to tell what was going on. I still wanted to hear that I passed the test because I was still trembling.

“Yes, my king!” I bowed to him and walked out slowly. As I walked to the kitchen doorpost, I was kicked and quaked at a time, causing the cup to slip out of my palm. The sound of it shattering on the floor resounded in the corridor, drawing the attention of everyone.

I stared at the pieced cup, sparkling gold like never before. My heart already sank into my belly. I looked up to see who it was that quaked me, and it was a girl my age with gray eyes and black long hair resting on her shoulder.

Without being told, I guessed one thing since her attire wasn't like a servants, she was the Alpha's mistress.