Chapter 2

Getting into my room, I break down in tears, tears I have been struggling with for too long. I let them flow freely down my cheeks. I sit down on the bed as memories of my life before this day plays in my mind, leaving me locked away from the present.

Looking back, life had not been really fair to me. Losing my mother at the age of ten, I learnt how terrible it was for a werewolf to lose his mate.

It was really hard for my dad to move on, in fact he had gone mad. Unconscious of anything but his need for his mate. As I child, it was difficult for me having my mother gone and my father rogued.

I had returned from school with my best friend Madison that unfortunate afternoon. We ran into my nanny Eva on our way to my mom's room. For some reason, I noticed she didn't want to let me go see my mother.

“How was school today my little angels? Come with me, aunty Kaliyah is asleep and I'm sure you don't want to disrupt her quiet sleep. Come” She said as she took our hands and shifted our attention from the closed door.

“School was fine, We made some drawings at school.” I said following her as she led us to the kitchen

I was always excited to blab to Eva how my day went and she was always eager to hear me. I was always carefree and ready to blab all day long but I noticed something was odd with Eva.

“Mum, Kai made a drawing of Uncle Colton and Aunty Kaliyah and I made a drawing of you and I.” Madison said with her high-pitched voice as she brought out her drawing.

I also brought out my drawing and showed it to Eva. She smiled at the papers in her hand but I knew I saw something she tried to hide. Pain.

I got tense for some reason I couldn't understand.

“Uhmm… Aunty, can I go see mum now? I think she has rested enough. Right?” I said to her, taking back my drawing from her hands.

She was about to protest when our family doctor came downstairs. Staring from me to Eva, I saw the same thing I had seen in Eva's eyes. Pain.

I knew immediately that I had lost a part of my life. A very important part of my life. I saw Eva crying with me and Madison standing at a spot as realization dawned on us.

Life was never fair to me. Despite losing my mother and losing my father's affection after Layla came into the picture, here I was, being the mate of this monster. The moon goddess must be really evil to choose this fate for me.

Lying here sobbing endlessly locked away in my misery till I hear the knocking on the door.

“Come in” I say, wiping my face as I rise to my feet. I just wish I could be left alone.

The door opens halfway and a head pops in before the person fully comes into sight.

“Good evening Luna, I'm Nella. I have been assigned to be your personal maid by Alpha Valtor.”

Her eyes gave the same sympathy I had received from the guests at the reception.

“Good evening Nella” I say, my voice barely above a whisper as I turn away from her. The last thing I want is letting anyone see me broken. And I know my eyes are already puffed as a result of my sobbing.

“What brings you here Nella?” I say, clearing my throat to maintain composure.

“Uhmm…Luna I have come to prepare your bath. I thought you might be tired so I decided to assist as it is part of my duty.”

My eyes averts to the wedding dress I have been wearing. I had forgotten that I was still in it.

“I'll go in and get it done” She announced when I didn't respond to her first statement.

She walks into the double-door I didn't notice was there. And the only sound in the room was from the water running in the bath.

Sitting here, lost in thought, one could mistake me for a dumb lunatic. I haven't spoken more than six words since I got here.

“Luna, your bath is ready” I didn't know when she got out of the bathroom and here she was standing a few feet away from me with a warm smile plastered on her face

“Thank you Nella” Was all I could mutter. Standing up as I walk towards the now open double-doors, the scent of lavender and chamomile invades my senses unannounced, calming my nerves. Taking off my dress, I step into the bath, allowing the water to take all of me and the soothing aroma to work as a balm to my wounded soul.

Fortunately, Nella, understanding what I needed, didn't interrupt my peace. After spending a long time in the bath, I decided to get out. Despite the peace I got, It wouldn't permanently take me away from the present.

Stepping out of the bath, I dry my body with a towel and slide on a dressing robe before walking into the room.

“Luna, I have arranged your nightwear. You'll be comfortable in it.” She says, handing me the silk material. I walk into the walk-in closet and change into the nightwear, noticing how comfortable it made me feel.

I struggle with the lump forming in my throat. The thought of Nella’s kindness contradicting the cruelty I faced gives me hope.

Stepping out in the nightwear, I move to sit on my bed. “Thank you Nella, you are being nice to me” I say with a little smile on my face.

“Luna, it is my duty to take care of you,so you don't have to thank me” she replies with the warmth smile I've received from her.

Taking her hand, I signal her to sit beside me. “It will take me some time to adapt to the Luna title. My name is Kaidara.” I can't believe I'm actually speaking to her. I feel so comfortable with her, making me forget my situation.

“Okay Lu… ummm Kaidara. This will take some time” she says, making us laugh and it feels like we have been friends for a long time.

“Nella you may leave now, I need to be alone with my mate” the voice i never want to hear sent chills down my spine and I know Nella feels it too. I manage to stand on my feet, despite the fear making my legs shake like a leaf.