Chapter Four

Sara didn't need a second person to tell her the tall man with graceful looks was the Alpha. Her breath hitch as the man stared at her with sharp eyes as if he was trying to read her inner thoughts.

"Take her to the royal court, Aldophus and Brian, follow me," Alpha Calhoun ordered grimly and walked back into the building with his hands behind his back.

For the second time Sara wanted to see that person named Aldophus. She didn't know why her instinct kept being alert each time she heard that name. Before she could see the person, the royal guards pushed her towards one of the large doors at the entrance.

Sara turned and glared at the guard before walking in.

Though it was night and dark outside, Sara could tell the opposite of this court. Crystals hanging from chandeliers all around the court while giving a bright glow and good view of the court.

The white crystals luminated the courtroom with white light exuding all over the place and Sara could see even a tiny object.

The clearing of the throat by the alpha made Sara snap out of her awe. She could feel all eyes on her as she was the center of attention.

"Who are you and what's your purpose being here?" Alpha Calhoun asked with a deep firm voice.

Sara's lips twitched in irritation and turned her head sideways, what caught her eyes was a young girl about her age. Sara then faced the alpha and lowered her head.

"I'm Sara, I live in a meadow town. I actually came here for something important, not that it's important to you all," she blurted and looked at the alpha only to regret what she just said.

Alpha Calhoun frowned with a hard stare and beckoned one of the guards.

"Teach her how to speak before her Alpha," he said and leaned back on his throne.

Sara swallowed an invisible lump on her throat as the guards approached her. It was her first time speaking with an Alpha in such an unfortunate moment.

"Meadow is a small poor town in the far east of Autumn town. The kid might have come to seek a job here as that was what happened last week." Brian quickly said to have the guards halt.

" How are you so sure Brian? Why would a kid ride on a tiger without getting... "

" He's mine." Sara interrupted the alpha which earned gasp from the royal court members. Sara turned green and her expression also.

"It seems you don't know not to speak while the alpha is still speaking, take the garbage to where you find her," Alpha Calhoun remarked harshly and called her a garbage. 

She was suddenly riled up and wanted to protest but he's an alpha and might hurt her and no one would say a word. The thought of that happening made a cold shiver run down her spine. 

Aldophus, who was beside the Luna Thelsa, was in a state of recalling the similar face of the girl and someone he once knew. The body shape was a bit different but not the facial features and voice.

Cleo the alpha's daughter was standing beside Aldophus with a grim look on her face. She noticed everyone was carried away by the unexpected matter of the girl. Even Aldophus, who doesn't care about such trivial matters, was as serious as anyone in the courtroom.

"For better monitoring why not lock her up in one of the guest room at least it would be comfortable," Brian added a and his mother shot h a glare that could send a person to hell

"I hope you're not up to something because if I do find out, your punishment would be doubled. Alpha Calhoun's voice boomed at his son and Sara exhaled in relief.

"Dismissed." Alpha Calhoun said and the courtroom soon turned crowded because of the court members who are here for sweet gossip. 

Sara smiled warmly at Brian who returned it while showing his perfect set of teeth. She couldn't be more grateful for his help despite his father being the Alpha. Sara walked absentmindedly towards the door as the thought about killing the alpha kept popping into her head.

Cleo hooked her arms around Aldophus' hand and walked towards the girl who caught all eyes. "A few hours in Autumn, now you're more famous than me," she said with jealousy etched in her voice.

Sara smiled knowingly, she did not forget how this girl had glared at her when the alpha was addressing her. Sara could tell she was a popular member of the court making her wonder who she was.

"You should escort my sister to her room," Brian said and eyed the man beside his sister.

"You would suit better being her maleservant" Aldophus replied and walked towards the door with Cleo who was trying to keep up his fast paced.

That was the moment someone was beside the girl, Sara started the tall well built man as he walked away with the girl beside him. She smacked her head in frustration and looked over to Brian who was gazing at her.

"Don't mind my sister. I'm Brian, it's nice meeting you." Brian gave a brief introduction and followed her out of the courtroom.

Sara couldn't turn back but she knew the members of the court were angry or jealous.

"You're the Alpha's son right?" 

Brian grinned and raked his fingers through his hair, "yes." He replied.

"Thank you for your help then," Sara was sincere with an appreciative smile on her face.

Brian took Sara towards one of the corridors which have doors side by side except the royal corridor. " Here's your room, " he said and pushed the door open for her to go in while he remained outside.

"Thank you, see you soon," Sara said and shut her door.

***

Sara sighed happily as she retired to her bed. The locket was passed from her mother to her and Sara vowed to keep it well. She had just finished arranging herself and put on a clean nightdress.

Knock Knock

Opening the door, Sara saw a maidservant holding a tray of food. "Master Brian asked me to bring you food milady," she said politely and passed the food to Sara before hurrying off.

She returned back into her room and placed the food on her table. She was about digging in to eat did a weird sensation washed through her all of a sudden.

A spark sensation flush through her and Sara quickly brought out the locket her mother had passed to her from inside her dress.

She was greatly taken aback by the change of color in the locket as it sparkled and quickly stood up to rush towards the window.

Sara blinked as she stared eyes to eyes with a glorious white huge wolf in the garden staring at her.

There was only one person she suspected, it was the same new yet familiar feeling. "Aldophus." 

The white beautiful wolf stared at her for a long time before it leapt into Sara's room through the window. Werewolves weren't flexible as they are mostly skilled in chasing and attacking but the white wolf's movement was fast and agile with flexibility. 

Sara held her messed up breath as she watched the wolf approach her. She drew backwards as the wolf kept closing in, its snout moving around as it smelled her.

Within the speed of light, Sara was thrown across the room as she hit the wall heavily. She grimaced and looked up to see the black eyes of the white wolves were now silver and Sara guessed it was angry.

Sara tried to stand up on her feet but she helplessly fell on the floor with a groan. Beads of sweat formed on her forehead as the wolf approached her again. It hauled her against the wall with its hind hand and tore her light dress down to her breast.

Sara felt her eyes sting as the white wolf pulled the necklace from her neck with its claws and shifted into its human form.

Aldophus stare at the girl who was crying at the verge of his claws, he took a look at her dress that was almost a shred at the middle of it.

"How did you lay your hand on this locket?" Aldophus asked in a calm but aggressive voice.

Sara lifted her head and saw the young man staring at her, "you bastard! How dare you tear my dress," Sara shouted and threw a slap at Aldophus.

Aldophus remained quiet as he watched the girl throw tantrums at him. For some reasons he was lenient towards her and even after she slapped him.

Sara hit him on his chest again and Aldophus grabbed her both hands before glaring at the naughty girl.

"Who gave you the locket pup? " Aldophus asked gently.

"I'm not a pup! Certainly, I can't tell you who gave me the locket." Sara answered. 

Aldophus stared at Sara for what seemed like minutes and Sara looked away.