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GEMMA

"Ma'am, it's not what....." She cut me off before I could say the words out.

"Rita!" She called out loud to the head of servants, who came rushing towards us immediately.

"Yes ma'am."

"Take this brat away and get her prepared for the arrival of our guest. He would be here in two hours.

I am doomed. I shouldn't allow this to happen but what can I do? She is my boss and I have no say. No..... I have never done this before. I can't sell myself for her benefit.

I won't destroy my dignity.

"There is no need to try to escape. Just do as I say and let it go. You will be fine."

I knitted my brows and took my gaze to Rita who was pushing me to the room. "Are you ok with this too? I can't do this."

"You have no other choice right now. You are a slave and the Luna believes in making you do whatever she wishes. Besides, it is just a one-night thing. He will be gone the next day, immediately after the first moon night." She tried to comfort me but it didn't work one bit, instead, it only increased the fear I felt like a cocoon built around me.

My dignity. My pride. I had never been with a man before and I planned on saving it for who I would get married to in the future, if there would ever be. 

The only man I had come to love was Elias. Among everyone, he has been the only friendly person to me. Even though he is the next Alpha, he treats me right. Every day, my love for him grows.

I do hope he is my chosen mate. But spending the night with the guest would ruin everything for me.

"You have just two hours to be ready and stop acting like it's the end of the world." Rita rolled her eyes, getting frustrated with me.

They all think it is okay to use a slave to satisfy the needs of the guest cause she is just a slave. It isn't right at all.

She looked at me for a while before she stepped back, "I will send in the clothes you will wear. Don't mess this up. You know what madam would do if you embarrass her in the presence of the guest. Remember he is from the royal pack." She advised and walked out of the room.

Why must it be me? How did my life suddenly go from bad to worse? I need to do all I can to stay away from this. 

I moved away from the mirror and wiped my tears. I need to do something to escape this fate. I sat back on the bed, trying to think of what to do to make the man not interested in me anymore.

A thought came to my mind and I clapped my hands to it. It would be so easy to do away with the man. In no time, the cloth was brought into my room and I changed into it after a shower.

Since he was so special and Luna Margaret wanted to impress him, she sent some ladies to help with my makeup. So much to please a guest, I must say.

I walked out of my room when I was ready and went to the room where I would wait for him. I was told to wait until he arrived and go into the room. 

I stood by the bed with my head bowed. I am not allowed to take a seat as anything I sit on would be infected, said the Madam.

I was used to standing for long hours so it wasn't a big deal for me. After waiting for what seemed like forever, the door was pushed open and I heard Madam Margaret's voice.

"This would be your room. We made it comfortable and I do hope you enjoy your stay here." She told him and I could hear the excitement in her voice.

Why was she so excited about the visit? Maybe he brought news from the werewolf's king. Whatever it was, it wasn't my business. I was only concerned about leaving the room without being touched by the man.

"And who is she?"

I wasn't allowed to raise my head but I am sure he was talking about me.

"She will be at your service this night sir. You can ask her for any help or anything you want from her."

He was silent for a while before he walked to me and lifted my face with his fingers on my chin. " What's your name?"

He was wearing a mask so I couldn't see who I was talking to, but why would I care about that? But his eyes drew me in. Blue-grey eyes that seemed to be looking deep into my soul.

"I asked a question." His voice brought my mind back u what's going on.

"I am Gemma." I quickly answered and swallowed hard, trying to look away but it felt as if I was glued in staring at him.

"She works with us and is the best at what she does." Madam Margaret quickly stepped in, giving me some relief. 

He let go of me and turned back to face Madam Margaret. "I do appreciate your kind gesture toward my visit. The werewolf king would be informed about your kindness." He said and bowed his head to her.

She smiled and faced me at the same time my eyes met hers. She gave me a nod and I need no one to tell me the message she just passed through her gaze. 

What if the man complains about what I plan on doing? I will convince him to keep it a secret, but would I be able to convince the man who doesn't seem friendly at all?

She walked out of the room and banged the door behind her. My heart leaped to my mouth at the thought of staying in the same room alone with the stranger.

"You should loosen up. You don't have to be scared of me." He whispered into my ears and I jumped in fright, facing him immediately.

"Please don't harm me. Please I beg you." And there goes my will to remain strong and face the man before me. Do I have to ruin it?

He arched his brows and laughed out loud. "And why would I listen to you?"

I shivered and moved back. "I am not heartless to harm you but you have been offered to me and you are the one standing here by yourself. I never forced you."

I quickly fell on my knees. "Please let go of me."

He tsked and sat on the bed, "I thought this pack was good at hosting, but I guess they never checked the kind of people they bring in. It's such a bad record."

That is another trouble. If they find out I ruined the pack's reputation because of my foolishness, I will be doomed for real and probably, sentenced to hell.

"I guess I will have to call on Margaret's attention to this." He made to leave but I quickly stood up and caught his wrist. "Please this is important for me.

He smirked and faced me. "This is also important for me too. I like you already and I want you. If you would be a good girl, Margaret won't have to know of how stubborn you are to me." He said and pushed me to the bed.