Chapter Four
Alexa's Point Of View
I had no idea when I fell asleep but I know I slept for a long time because it was almost sunrise when I woke up.
"You're up?"
His voice snapped me wide awake. I looked down and realized I was still riding at his back. I looked around where we were.
"Where are we?"
We were no longer in the forest. I could see little children playing around with kites and they greeted the vampire happily as we passed them by. I looked ahead and sighted a white mountain. Even from a far distance, it looked tall, I wonder how tall it would look if I was standing in front of it.
"My Pack." He pulled me out of my thoughts.
"Pack?"
He nodded.
"Welcome, Alpha."
"Did you have a safe trip, Alpha?"
"Welcome back, Alpha."
Members of the pack kept greeting us as we walked ahead. They are brainwashed just like other people. They all think the vampires are great saviors that deserve love and praise.
"I can walk now."
"No, you can't."
"Let me down," I deadpanned as I wiggled behind him. He didn't let me down. I proceeded to hit him on his back but I'm sure my hits feel pillowy against his back.
Thankfully, he let me down and I shuddered at the feeling of the cold tile against my bare feet. Just then, a white-haired boy came running.
"Alpha!"
He seemed disturbed and urgent.
"What is it?" He demanded.
"Akira, you're back,"
Oh, so his name is Akira? Akira faced the woman approaching us. "Mother,"
M-mother? I looked at the woman up and down. She looks like his sister!
"The pack elders are furious," she said, coming to a stop in front of her son. "Why didn't you inform them about your departure to Raven Pack? You know they have always been against your reign and they'll find any excuse to depose you."
"I know, mother. I had to go unannounced. It was... urgent,"
She frowned. "What could possibly be urgent?" She asked, her gaze falling on me. She eyed me up and down. Her brows knitted as her eyes zeroed on my thighs. She's probably repulsed by my dressing. Maintaining eye contact, I extended my left leg for her to have a good look. She tore away her gaze and faced Akira.
Good choice.
"Go meet them quickly and explain yourself."
"Yes, mother," he faced the white-headed boy, "Riaz, take her in and make her comfortable. I'll be back,"
To hell with comfortable. I'll probably be gone before you come back.
Riaz bowed respectfully and came to me. "Please follow me," He said, extending his hand ahead. I nodded and went ahead of him. My hips swayed as I walked in a way that demanded attention. I wasn't doing it on purpose to get someone's attention or anything. It was like a reflex action. It was drilled into my head to always remain as Darco's slut.
Riaz and I walked through a series of halls. There were several pictures of which I guess to be past alphas and Luna's on the walls of the halls.
We finally reached another dark cherry wood door and Riaz pushed it open."Please here for alpha, he'll be back soon," he said smilingly. I returned the best fake smile I could muster and he bowed before leaving.
I entered the room and I hate to admit but I loved it. After years as a slave, anything was an improvement and this beautiful grey and black bedroom was definitely an improvement. I sat down on the king-sized bed with black and grey sheets. There was a nightstand next to me with a silver lamp and two extra doors. I'm guessing a bathroom and a closet.
I walked to the window and looked down. I was taken aback at how high I was from the ground. If I attempt to climb down, it'll only end in two ways - death and...death. But I could make it if I... no. Never.
Pushing my intrusive thoughts behind me, I decided to take a warm bath. I stripped in the bathroom and it took me a while to understand how the several buttons worked but in the end, I did and had a nice warm shower. I was used to cold dirty water. It was all they gave us. I tried my best to forget everything of that time. I just had to enjoy this one moment. It shouldn't be that hard.
I stepped out of the shower and dried out my ginger curls before braiding them into two braids that stopped at my back. I walked out of the bathroom in no mood to wear the dirty clothes I just stripped off. I tied my towel like a toga around me and proceeded to the door.
I shut the door as quietly as I could and I walked down the hall. The side was weirdly deserted. I followed the sound of voices until I came across a brown door. I could hear muffled voices coming from inside. I placed my ear against the door in curiosity.
"What if the elders decide to dethrone him?" I heard a male voice ask.
"They can't do that. Alpha is the only one that can protect the pack and they know it." That was a female voice this time.
"He'll probably be punished severely. Gosh, I can't even think about it." The same male voice said.
"I wonder what Raven Pack has to do with Alpha. Since I've known him, he has always been curious about that Pack." A new voice said.
"Wait-"
Everything went quiet. I could hear whispers but I couldn't decipher what they were saying. I pressed my ear against the door harder. I was trying so hard to hear something when the door was suddenly pulled open inwardly.
It was too late to control myself. I fell face flat on the cold floor. I swear I heard something break. Wincing, I raised my head, only to see three pairs of shock-filled eyes staring back at me.
"Um..." I tried saying but I couldn't form any words. What could I possibly say?
Clearing my throat, I stood up and dusted my body. The white-haired boy who escorted me to my room was also there. My eyes met his and his gaze zeroed in on my body. I looked down and realized I was clad in just a towel.
"I'm so sorry," I quickly said, stepping back. "I was just.."
"Is this the girl that alpha brought back?" The brown-haired girl among them asked as she stepped forward. Her eyes were cold and her hair was packed in a high bun with little strands falling over her face. The glare in her eyes told me enough. She didn't like me. And I didn't like her either.
"Don't glare so hard at her, Xena, you'll scare her." A cool voice said. "Hi, I'm Ace." He introduced, stretching his palm for a handshake. I eyed his hand and looked back up at his face. He had a smug smile plastered on his face. I just know this guy kisses his reflection every morning.
I let out a fake smile and shook hands with him. "I'm Alexa."
"I'm Riaz!" The white-haired boy chipped in excitedly. "I know." I smiled genuinely at him. He's bubbly. I like him already.
"Sorry for eavesdropping. I was just passing by and I heard voices coming from here. I let curiosity get the best of me."
"Nah, it's fine. We weren't discussing anything important." Riaz said. "Just casually chatting," he added, poking my shoulder with his finger. I felt uncomfortable so I shifted.
"We were." Xena chipped in angrily. "Who are you? Why did alpha bring you here?" She demanded.
"Where is your alpha?" I asked Ace, completely ignoring Xena.
"Probably being whipped right now," Riaz replied sadly.
I raised a brow. "Whipped?"
He nodded. "Don't worry, he'll be fine." Ace assured and I scoffed out a laugh.
"Who told you I was concerned?" I shrugged. "I'm rather curious. What was his offense?"
"He-" Riaz tried saying but Xena nudged him in his stomach.
"You don't tell Whitepeak Pack business to strangers," Xena said.
Whitepeak Pack. So that's the name of his Pack.
"Your alpha brought me here and ordered you to take care of me," I said smugly, folding my arms, "shouldn't that tell you that I'm not a mere stranger?" I countered.
She opened her mouth to talk but Ace chipped in.
"Enough chartering. We have things to do but first, let's get you something to wear." He said, pulling me along with him.
He told some maids to dress me up. I was dressed in an emerald gown which was short in the front and flowy at the back. When I was done, I couldn't find anyone. I decided to take a look around the palace. I should at least take a look around the place if I wish to devise an escape plan.
Chapter Five Lyell's Point Of View"Don't tell me she's your mate," mum said as soon as I entered my room. "Oh, you noticed?" She tuts, "I'm not joking here, Akira. If she is your mate, you know that it's a bad idea, right?" I took off my shirt and faced her. "Why?" She looks around cautiously, "she's wolfless. A wolfless wolf can't do any good to you or the pack. She'll only be a burden." "Her? Burden?" I chuckled, "you don't know her. Even if she was, I'm ready to carry it." "But is the pack ready to?" "They'll have to be ready one way or the other. I am not leaving her." "But-" She tried arguing but I waved my palm in dismissal. "I don't have time for this." She sighed tiredly. "Fine, but you have to go see the elders." "Alright, alright," I replied tiredly as I proceeded to wear a new shirt. "Um... Akira?" "Yeah?" I replied without facing her. "Why are you obsessed with Raven pack? Does it have anything to do with your childhood?" She asked hesitantly. "You promise
Chapter SixAlexa's Point Of View"Where is your alpha being punished?" I asked Riaz as we made our way outside. "He's in the underground torture room." His face lit up. "Do you want me to take you there?" I scrunched up my nose in displeasure. "No." I only asked so I could avoid treading wherever he is. "Why?" He asked and I shrugged. "Alpha brought you here from Raven Pack. That means you must be very important to him." I scoffed. "Not really." "Seriously. I've never seen him with any woman since I met him. He's never warm towards anyone. Not even his mother." I hummed uninterestedly. "You've not eaten anything since you arrived," Riaz said and I shook my head. "I'm fine. I'm not hungry. You can leave me here." "But can you find your way? The palace is very vast." I patted his shoulder. "Don't worry, I'm fine," I told him smilingly and he blushed. "O.. okay." He waved me goodbye and jogged off. The moment he was out of sight, I took the opposite direction out. While th
Chapter Six Alexa's Point Of ViewWithout thinking twice, I turned in the opposite direction and started running for my life. The vampire was still holding onto the hem of my sleeve. "Why are you running?" He yelled after me but I didn't reply. I looked back to check if Master Raga was behind us and he actually was. I let out a yelp and increased my speed. The vampire must have noticed Raga so he left my sleeve and held my hand. "I have no choice but to do this right now." He told me as his grip on my hand tightened. "Bare with me," What other choice do I have? I nodded at him and faster than I could blink, he pulled me into his arms and took off with me at full speed. The wind blew harshly over my face and I held onto him tighter as his speed increased. It got to a point I couldn't see what was before me. It amused me how he could figure out where to turn to and pass. I could only hold onto him, close my eyes, and trust that he would take us to safety. Sometime later, I felt th
Chapter EightRaven Pack - Darco's PalaceRaga's Point Of View"What did you say happened again?" I remained on my knees and kept my head bowed even though his powerful steps approached. I felt his breath against my head, which told me he was bent to my height. I felt his finger under my chin and he tilted my head up with it. My eyes met his deadly gaze and I was tempted to let my head back down. "I...I found her," "But...?" He drawled, raising his brow. "She...I couldn't get to her. She was with someone. A man. I suspect he was the same man that took her away." "How did he look like?" "I couldn't see his face. He took off with Alexa the moment she sighted me. I chased them but..." I gulped as his face hardened. "I...I couldn't keep up," I concluded, lowering my gaze. "You are the strongest and fastest warrior in the pack, yet you couldn't keep up with a mere wolf?" "He...he wasn't a mere wolf. He is different. He was super fast. Unimaginably fast. I've never seen a wolf that
Chapter Nine Alexa's Point Of ViewThe vampire has been out for two days now. When we arrived two days ago, he ordered the maids to prepare dinner for me and he disappeared after that, promising to be back in three days. I've not been seeing his repulsing face for two days. Thank the moon goddess for that. He didn't leave me without making sure he kept all eyes on me. By all eyes, I meant Xena's eyes. He claimed she was here to protect me but I knew better. I don't think he knows I don't like this chic. Or he knows but he just finds joy in annoying me. I paused in my tracks and cast a glare at "my bodyguard"."What?" She questioned, returning my glare. "Don't you get tired of following me everywhere? I'm just going to take a walk," "Believe me, I detest this as much or probably more than you do." "Then.." "But alpha personally begged me to watch you." She smirked, probably feeling smug because her alpha 'begged' her. "Even if he didn't, I would have still kept a close eye on you
Chapter Ten Alexa's Point Of ViewJust then, something clicked in my head. Alexandra. He called me by my full name. Something I've never told him. "How did you know that?" I questioned, pushing my face towards his. He raised his brow in confusion. "You called me by my full name," I told him. "I've never told you my full name. There's no way you could have known that without anyone telling you," His expression was blank. He leaned away from my face and tucked his palms in his pockets. "There are many things about you that I know that even you don't," He said simply, confusing me the more. "What do you mean?" "You are my mate," he stated. "do you expect me not to know anything about my mate?" I frowned. "Well, I know nothing about you," I said, folding my arms, and his deep chuckle echoed in the room. "Because you chose not to," he said, maintaining eye contact. "I'm here, open like a book to you. Why don't you read me, huh?" He perused. Though it was hard, I diverted my gaz
Chapter ElevenAlexa's Point Of View"Clear the area. Ace." "Yes, alpha," "Make sure a proper funeral is made for this man," Akira ordered and Ace bowed. Looking away from Ace, he turned to little Isabella who was still weeping, clutching tightly to her father's hand. He bent to her height and took her small hands in his. "Isabella," he called softly. "Do you want to go home with me?" Issa sniffled, "the palace?" She asked, her voice trembling. Akira nodded, reaching to carry her. "Before your daddy left, he told me to take good care of you while he was away. Allow me to fulfill my promise." Isabella turned to me with tear-filled eyes. Her eyes were filled with uncertainty. "Your alpha is a good person, Issa." I can't believe I'm saying this. "he'll take good care of you." I assured her. She turned back to Akira and shifted timidly towards him. Akira opened his arms, inviting her to embrace him. Reluctantly, Isabella went into his arms and Akira picked her up. In a second, she
Chapter Twelve Akira's Point Of View"This point, this point, and here," Ace explained as he pointed to the coordinates on the country map. "Those areas reported at least seven similar cases to ours. First, they thought it was a wild animal." "After seeing two fang bites at the side of their necks?" Ace scoffed in disbelief. "They are not to be blamed, Ace. These guys are being fed by the vamps. They have always believed the vampires to be their savior," Riaz said. "Or rather, had no other choice but to believe." Ace chipped in. "I mean...these creatures know our weakness but we don't know theirs." Riaz turned to me. "You should know their weakness, right? I mean..." He lowered his voice. "you have a part of them in you," Yeah, these two know about what I really am. Including my mother. The pack members don't know. They just know I have more power than a regular werewolf and using this power, I protected them from predator packs. This made them not wary of my power but rather ac