Prologue
I regret so many things in my life. I regret how I ignore my mother’s warning to me, and I hate myself for not listening to her. She’d been telling me about this, but I chose not to listen and turn my ears deaf. Because of my recklessness, I end up here inside the dark and cold room, feet locked in chains while tears are like a flood on my cheeks.
The only thing I remember is I was inside a club, dancing to the music like I used to, and then…someone danced behind me. I never let anyone dance with me except my girl friends. I never let anyone touch me on the dance floor but that night…it was different.
Because the moment that stranger touched my waist, it was like something was igniting within me. It was new and earth-shattering. I turned around to see him, but a handkerchief covered my nose and mouth until I lost consciousness. When I woke up, I am already locked up in here. I didn’t even see who kidnapped me!
I am so scared, and I suddenly regret everything. I don’t have any idea who kidnapped me. I am sure that I never had a quarrel with anyone!
Nervousness filled my heart when I heard footsteps outside this dark room. I swallowed hard when I saw how the doorknob moved. Someone is opening the door. Light come through the door as soon as it opens. I closed my eyes because I was dazzled. I heard the door close again and the room lit up.
I swallowed hard as I slowly open my eyes. Whoever kidnapped me must be crazy. I’ll surely sue him once I escape this fucking room! I won’t let them hurt me! I’ll escape this fucking place alive!
The first thing I saw was a pair of black shoes in front of me. I slowly lift up my eyes until I was stuck at the pair of brown eyes coldly staring down at me. He’s not familiar. I am sure I didn’t know him! But…his ruthless and handsome face won’t escape my eyes.
I’ve seen a lot of pretty men, some of them like me and dated me. But this man in front of me tells me that he’s different from the men I’ve met before.
“W-Who are you?” I asked in a shaking voice. My tears are silently falling from my eyes. I don’t want to cry but fear and worries keep pounding on me. He didn’t answer me. Instead, he bent down his other knee and leveled my eyes. My lips parted when I got to see his whole face.
Is he an actor? Or model? I’m sure a handsome man like him won’t just be an ordinary person, right? He has a beautiful pair of brown eyes, even in darkness I could see his light brown eyes, it was almost yellow. He has a pair of thick brows, a long and narrow nose, and thin lips. And the way he moves, he was graceful and elegant. It added that he has a masculine and very manly body. Damn, even though he’s wearing a polo with long sleeves and pants I could see his flexing muscles in his arms. And he’s very tall. He can pass as a basketball player.
“Damon…” he said. His cold and deep voice sent shivers down my spine. My heart skipped a beat. I don’t know if it is still because I am scared or…amazed by this man in front of me.
“I-Is it your name? Then…Damon…why am I here? Did you kidnap me? Do I have arrears with you? Tell me!” I almost pleaded. I don’t want to be here. I want to go home! I am sure mommy is worried sick about me!
“You’re here because you have to. Your mother hides you for so long…and it’s my time to take you back,” he said. What is he saying? My brows furrowed but my determination to beg him to let me escape never strayed.
“W-What do you mean? Please…I want to go home!” I cried. A new set of tears run down my cheeks. But he just stared at me for so long, with pure coldness, I almost felt the ice.
“You can’t. From now on…it will be your home.” He said with finality. Rage filled my heart. He’s crazy. Fuck him! This dark small room will never be my home! He stood up, maybe he will leave me again alone here.
“This is not my home! Let me go, you bastard! I’ll sue you once I escape this fucking chain! Damn you!” I screamed. My throat hurts because of that. But his eyes never changed. The pure coldness stayed. His reaction never changed. He’s giving me creeps!
“Just stay here. I’ll be back,” he coldly said.
“No! You stay here! What do you need from me? And who the fuck are you!? Don’t bullshit me! Unlock this fucking chain!” I screamed again and tightly grip the chain on my foot. I saw how his eyes surveyed my whole face. His brows were furrowed. And I don’t get why he’s giving me that kind of reaction.
My heart skipped a beat when he started to go near me until he stopped a few inches away from me. I can smell his manly scent. I swallowed hard when I felt how my heart is pounding so hard.
“Athena…” I got goosebumps when he uttered my name. Who the fuck is this man? Why does he know me? He even mentioned my mom a while ago! Who is he?
“You like it or not…you’ll stay here. And don’t make me lose my patience. I hate…hard-headed women,” he warningly said before he steps away from me and leaves the room.
No…it can’t be. Who the hell was that man? Why is he keeping me? Why does he know me? And…why am I locked up in here?
Chapter 1My life was just simple. I have a mother who keeps telling me to be careful, especially at night. But I am a girl who loves partying. I love clubs and parties. My friends often told me that a party won’t be complete without me there.But because of that my mother always panics whenever she’ll find out that I am outside clubbing my ass out. I know that she was just worried, but I think my mother was overreacting. I grew up without a father. Mom said that he died before I was born. We even visit his tomb every death anniversary. And now that I turned 18, I can freely go clubbing without faking my age or faking my identity cards.“This is fun!” Celine, my friend since junior high. She was the one who influenced me to go clubbing. But then, the only thing we’re different is she will always be out of sight whenever she found a target for tonight. And everybody knows what she’s doing. She’s maybe doing it inside her car, comfort room, or the VIP rooms of this club…with her flavor
Chapter 2The next morning, I woke up feeling nauseous. I quickly run towards my bathroom and knelt down in front of the toilet and like a fucking waterfall I vomit. I feel like I poured it all out. It feels so bad. How I hate the aftermath of getting drunk.I showered myself and changed into jeans and an off-shoulder top. Even with a hangover I still need to attend school. Well, I am a graduating senior, so I have to be extra careful with my attendance.I was going downstairs when I heard voices from the living area. There’s visitor?“Just give me more time. Please…you have to understand that it’s hard for me!” I heard mom pleading’s voice. My brows furrowed. What the hell is happening?“We know Miss Madrigal that’s why he’s giving you time. But you’re already reaching his limit. He already gave you months…no…he already gave you 18 years for you to be with her. Now that she’s of age, she has to face what’s destined for her.” I heard a man’s voice.“Okay…I understand. But please tell
Chapter 3“You like it or not…you’ll stay here. And don’t make me lose my patience. I hate…hard-headed women,”I can’t believe I end up here! And I can’t believe that I am literally and truly kidnapped by someone! I can’t help but get scared more when I remember the man who introduced himself as Damon. His words were absolute. Like he really plans to keep me here.Thinking that I’ll be locked up here for the rest of my life makes my inside burn in anger towards that man! Then, I remember the bulky man who talked to mommy.“We know Miss Madrigal that’s why he’s giving you time. But you’re already reaching his limit. He already gave you months…no…he already gave you 18 years for you to be with her. Now that she’s of age, she has to face what’s destined for her.” It was his words. Was he talking about Damon? Does mommy know this man named Damon?Was he the one who’s watching me from afar? The one I always felt watching me? Was he? For what? Why? What is it? I am so confused. I want to he
Chapter 4“I am an Alpha king…and you are mated to me, Athena.”If I am dreaming, I am hoping someone to wake me up from this nightmare. Because damn it! I can’t take this anymore!“Your mother, Solidad Madrigal was mated to my deceased older brother. He was once the king of this kingdom, but he died early because of an accident. After him, I was chosen to lead this kingdom. Solidad ends up mate less and even though it’s against our rules, she married your father. But unfortunately, he died even before you were born. I was there when your mother gave birth to you and that day, I knew you were my mate.”Wait…what? He was there when my mother gave birth to me?! How old is he?!“You’re…lying. How old are you?!” I asked desperately.“I’m 200 years old,” he answered that literally giving me a headache! What the fuck is going on?! He’s a wolf…an alpha king…and I’m his mate…and lastly…he’s 200 years old?“Are you fucking kidding me?!” I screamed and glared at him. His face turned colder. I s
Chapter 5I am not comfortable sleeping with someone in the same bed, especially since I am always getting conscious every time he moves. To stop my worries, I put a pillow between us. I stared at the ceiling. In just a span of time, I get to know Damon’s attitude. He’s sometimes rude, arrogant, and ruthless but he’s not bad.I still don’t get his world. The werewolf thing and alpha king…things. But I know when he said alpha king, I know he’s a big person. He’s important to this kingdom. And that made me think about why he needs his mate. Unfortunately, I am that mate.Deep thoughts lead me to sleep until I woke up the next morning without him next to me. I yawned and stretched my arms. I sat down on the bed and search for a slipper and there I noticed that there are marks on my ankle. It was the chains mark.I sighed heavily. Why did he chain me after all? Well, if he didn’t chain me, I’d probably run for hills and hit him using my own fist.“Good morning, Ma’am! Your clothes are her
Chapter 6I can’t believe I am being treated this way! Damon really made me watch him while eating his food! And when he finished, he just ordered his men to send me back to his room! And now I am starving, and my stomach is grumbling for food!I don’t know what he’s up to! He really wants me to follow his fucking rules? So, I am here to be his slave? Damn it! As soon as possible I need to think of a plan of escape! I won’t last long if this continues!I stopped walking back and forth when I heard noises on the balcony of this room. My brows furrowed and walked closer to the balcony. I opened the glass door and was astounded when I saw the group of people standing in front of the palace. What are they doing?They are lining up like troops while Stone was standing in front of them. He was saying something, but I couldn’t hear it because of our distance, and as soon as Stone lifts his right arm my eyes widened in pure shock when I saw how the men turned into…a fucking wolves!“Oh my God
Chapter 7I am still in a daze while staring into nothingness. It’s already late at night but my eyes are still wide open sitting over the bed while hands locked in a chain. I feel so miserable. Why is this happening to me? I can’t imagine myself getting married at this age! I don’t even know Damon! And…I don’t even love him!What about my dream? My dream about getting married to the man I love? Well, I still haven’t met him, but I want to get married to the man I love and not to the man who’s cold and…rude! And a fucking alpha!He said that we’ll get married tomorrow and even though I want to escape him really bad I can’t sneak out with these chains locked on me. I am so hopeless. Damn it! I wiped the tears that fell on my cheeks. My eyes roam around the whole room. Damon left earlier after locking me here. And knowing him, even though I begged into bended knees he wouldn’t waste his time for me.What am I gonna do? Is this really my fate? To be a luna in this strange kingdom and to
Chapter 8Anna’s words are continuously repeating inside my mind. Without me, Damon will be useless in this kingdom. I didn’t think that luna was one of the essential people in this kingdom. Is that why Damon is forcing me to marry him? Is that why I am in this situation?I sighed heavily as I stared at myself in the mirror. I look like royalty wearing a huge and elegant white gown. The design from its top made the whole gown perfect. It has see-through embroidery and glittered long sleeves and a flowing gown. My hair was curled and down with a flower crown on my head.I’ve never worn clothes like this. I didn’t imagine wearing one. Marriage wasn’t in my thoughts yet here I am wearing a wedding dress.“You look stunning, Ma’am,” Anna complimented as she surveyed my look. I glanced at her.“I want to run away and leave, Anna,” I said truthfully. She didn’t look shocked at what she heard. Maybe she knows that I didn’t want all of it.“I’m sorry but this will be your life from now on,” A