65Alyssa’s PovReece was running towards us and the look on Daniel’s face said a lot about his shock. He didn’t expect that Reece would find us.“Shit!” He cursed out loud and released me.As he released me in the deep, strong water, I yelled out to him.“Hey!” I yelled out as he was the only one who could hear me quickly.But he didn’t care enough to look back at me. The current was beginning to sweep my body away and I shrieked, trying to swim away and get to shore, but it was proving difficult to do that especially as the force of the water was really strong.Why would a man be this wicked all for a low that can never be profitable?“Help me!” I yelled out in fear, but Reece had not gotten close enough to hear my light voice. “Shit!” I cursed boldly as I continued to try swimming fast and strong.What if the current becomes more forceful and makes the water sweep me away swiftly and moves me far from reach?What if I got to the middle of the water, and a big sea creature jumps up
66Ryan was with Reynold in Reynold’s room when Reynold decided to speak up.“To make things smoother for us here, regarding Alyssa, we have to do what we thought we would never do.” Reynold uttered.“What do you mean by that?” Ryan asked, out of curiosity.“We have to try to be soft to Alyssa, so she doesn’t push herself close to anyone that would make it difficult for us to lay our claim on her. You know, they could ask why we are being so protective of a maid. Rumors could start too.”“oh, that’s right. We definitely have to do something about that.”“But it’s just for this period. Can you do that?”Although, Ryan was still feeling annoyed towards Alyssa, but he had to let it go for that period.“Alright.” He agreed.~The next day, Alyssa woke up with her mood sour. What had happened yesterday wasn’t something she could easily get off her mind. She also hoped that she wouldn’t have to remember how the triplets always seemed to use her the way they wanted and leave her with hurtful
67Alyssa licked her lips, nodding her head in approval of how delicious the food was. If she could have more of this for lunch and dinner, she would feel like she was in heaven on earth.She also couldn’t deny the fact that the food and the notes which Ryan gave to her, made her feel better than when she just woke up this morning.Now that Alyssa was done, the room fell silent and it started to feel boring to her.“What should I do today?” She asked herself as she got down from the bed.Then her mind went to her bedside desk. She had brought a book along with her to reach during boring moments, but ever since she got here, she didn’t really have a boring moment.“Let’s see how interesting you can be.” She said as she pulled her desk drawer out and picked up the book.Alyssa smiled and went back to sit on her bed, leaned against the headboard and covered from he waist down to her feet with her bed cover. Excitement bubbled in her heart as she felt it was going to be an interesting rea
68Ingrid’s PovFor the past few days, my health has been a little discomforting. I came down with a cold and it didn’t seem to go away quickly even with the medicine that was provided. Maybe I was just missing Reynold and Ryan and wondering if they weren’t spending too much time with Alyssa.Days seem to go by differently here, so I hope they haven’t spent too much time over there without me.I wrapped myself with my thick bed covers and sniffled as I reached out for my phone to check out what was going on on the internet and that’s when I heard my room door open.“Hey, you’re awake already.” Reece said with a smile on his face.He was holding a tray with a glass of water and medicine.“Yes.” I replied and adjusted myself on the bed.When he got close to me, he sat at the edge of the bed and placed the tray on the bedside desk.“How are you feeling this morning?” He asked me and placed his palm on my forehead.“I’m a little better. At least, the fever is gone.”“That’s good news. Hav
ALYSSA’S POV“Mother!” I screamed out loud in tears as I watched my mother being torn apart by a rogue.Other children and mothers ran off with fear in their hearts and they were all screaming, except for me, whose mother was stuck in the hands of a rogue.Tears rolled down my eyes uncontrollably, and my heart ached in so much pain as she also cried out, trying to shield herself from the rogue’s claws. But he was too strong for her. As he slammed her to the ground, she looked towards my side with tears in her eyes.“Run!” She urged me with every strength in her.“Mother!” I cried again, and tried to stand with the excruciating pain I was feeling at my back.Right when the attack had started, I tried to also attack the rogue, so it wouldn’t hurt my mother, but he hit me across the wall, and something sharp scratched my back, but was a little deep. I fell right to the floor in tears and my mother tried to run to me, but the rogue grabbed her back.I immediately rose to my feet and tried
1ALYSSA’S POVIngrid and I were in the living room, waiting for our father to attend to us as he had called for our attention. For him to have called my attention to, then it was definitely something very important and I was glad to take a break from the bathroom wash.Suddenly, we heard his heavy steps down the stairs. The way he cleared his throat, made me feel uneasy as I feared him a lot. His aura was totally cold and I ensured to always be on my best behavior whenever he was around me. But for Ingrid, he was like the sweetest father ever.“I called you girls to make an important announcement.” He said as he had his seat across the sofa where Ingrid sat and I stood a little distance away from her.“We all know that Lunas come from our family and it has been like that for generations. Now, it is time choose a mate for the Alpha Princes which will happen tomorrow’s night, and you, Ingrid will be the Luna.” Father informed us and my heart broke into two.Usually, it was the first da
2ALYSSA’S POVI understood perfectly what all that could mean, and how demanding and stressful some tasks could be, but I didn’t care. As long as they were going to show me an atom of love which I have never received since my mother died, then I was good to go.Besides, I have liked them ever since they came for mother’s funeral and I have never forgotten them ever since. This is the first time I have seen them since 8 years ago and my heart still beats for them.“I agree to it. I will be your personal slave.” I said to them and they exchanged excited glances and chuckled.It was heart warming and fulfilling that they laughed because of me. It made me feel encouraged and hopeful that I would end up winning their hearts and our mate bond will be a bonus for me.“Alright then. Let’s go back to the ballroom to see your father.” Ryan urged and he held my hand.I felt a vibration go through me, and it was like I was charged up by his touch. Everything in me felt electrified and my cheeks
3ALYSSA’S POVThe next day, I woke up feeling sore and exhausted. The whole night was a lot to take in, but I still had a good time, and was happy that I was able to please them to their satisfaction. The only reason they could have come to my room last night was because Ingrid wasn’t able to satisfy them the way they wanted.I slowly stepped out of the bed and sluggishly dragged my feet to the bathroom to have a bath. After washing myself up, I rubbed myself clean and dry, then put on an outfit. But just immediately I was done, I heard a knock on the door.“Who is at the door?” I inquired while staring at the door.“I’m Anita.” She responded and walked into my room. “The Alphas have asked for your attention and they are in the living room.” She informed me, and I nodded my head.“Oh, I see. I’ll be downstairs.” I said to her, and with a slight smile, she left my room.It wasn’t that bad, living in the palace. Even the maids didn’t still have little respect for me, and I had not seen
68Ingrid’s PovFor the past few days, my health has been a little discomforting. I came down with a cold and it didn’t seem to go away quickly even with the medicine that was provided. Maybe I was just missing Reynold and Ryan and wondering if they weren’t spending too much time with Alyssa.Days seem to go by differently here, so I hope they haven’t spent too much time over there without me.I wrapped myself with my thick bed covers and sniffled as I reached out for my phone to check out what was going on on the internet and that’s when I heard my room door open.“Hey, you’re awake already.” Reece said with a smile on his face.He was holding a tray with a glass of water and medicine.“Yes.” I replied and adjusted myself on the bed.When he got close to me, he sat at the edge of the bed and placed the tray on the bedside desk.“How are you feeling this morning?” He asked me and placed his palm on my forehead.“I’m a little better. At least, the fever is gone.”“That’s good news. Hav
67Alyssa licked her lips, nodding her head in approval of how delicious the food was. If she could have more of this for lunch and dinner, she would feel like she was in heaven on earth.She also couldn’t deny the fact that the food and the notes which Ryan gave to her, made her feel better than when she just woke up this morning.Now that Alyssa was done, the room fell silent and it started to feel boring to her.“What should I do today?” She asked herself as she got down from the bed.Then her mind went to her bedside desk. She had brought a book along with her to reach during boring moments, but ever since she got here, she didn’t really have a boring moment.“Let’s see how interesting you can be.” She said as she pulled her desk drawer out and picked up the book.Alyssa smiled and went back to sit on her bed, leaned against the headboard and covered from he waist down to her feet with her bed cover. Excitement bubbled in her heart as she felt it was going to be an interesting rea
66Ryan was with Reynold in Reynold’s room when Reynold decided to speak up.“To make things smoother for us here, regarding Alyssa, we have to do what we thought we would never do.” Reynold uttered.“What do you mean by that?” Ryan asked, out of curiosity.“We have to try to be soft to Alyssa, so she doesn’t push herself close to anyone that would make it difficult for us to lay our claim on her. You know, they could ask why we are being so protective of a maid. Rumors could start too.”“oh, that’s right. We definitely have to do something about that.”“But it’s just for this period. Can you do that?”Although, Ryan was still feeling annoyed towards Alyssa, but he had to let it go for that period.“Alright.” He agreed.~The next day, Alyssa woke up with her mood sour. What had happened yesterday wasn’t something she could easily get off her mind. She also hoped that she wouldn’t have to remember how the triplets always seemed to use her the way they wanted and leave her with hurtful
65Alyssa’s PovReece was running towards us and the look on Daniel’s face said a lot about his shock. He didn’t expect that Reece would find us.“Shit!” He cursed out loud and released me.As he released me in the deep, strong water, I yelled out to him.“Hey!” I yelled out as he was the only one who could hear me quickly.But he didn’t care enough to look back at me. The current was beginning to sweep my body away and I shrieked, trying to swim away and get to shore, but it was proving difficult to do that especially as the force of the water was really strong.Why would a man be this wicked all for a low that can never be profitable?“Help me!” I yelled out in fear, but Reece had not gotten close enough to hear my light voice. “Shit!” I cursed boldly as I continued to try swimming fast and strong.What if the current becomes more forceful and makes the water sweep me away swiftly and moves me far from reach?What if I got to the middle of the water, and a big sea creature jumps up
64Ingrid’s PovMy eyes widened and almost popped out due to the shock I felt. I blinked my eyes to be certain that I was seeing the right person and the same face was still before me.He had a smirk on and my heart continued to beat fast and faster like it was going to explode any minute from now. So, when he had told me that he understood the fact that we were married, he didn’t have it in mind to back out.All he wanted was to get Reece to himself and seeing as he had already said he was going to get rid of me, he probably meant death.“Please. Please don’t kill me.” I pleaded with so much fear in my heart.My legs were feeling wobbly and I also felt doomed that I had met my end already.“There’s no way I’m letting you go since you’ve been proving stubborn.” Daniel uttered devilishly.“Please.” I pleaded with a shaky voice as tears filled my eyes up.Then he dragged me by the collar.“If you scream, I’m going to kill you straight away before anyone would get here and I’ll get away
63Ingrid’s PovI put my phone under my belly and closed my eyes, pretending to sleep. At least, If I didn’t click on the message, the blackmailer won’t know that I have seen his message or that I’m not asleep.I opened my eyes again and my eyeballs kept drifting left and right as I scanned the room as well. Even as I had not checked the message, I felt disturbed about it. What if he could see me or he knew that I wasn’t asleep?Just then, I sat up and sighed in frustration. I picked up my phone again and opened the text. I let out a sigh and smacked my lips.“Alright, where?” I sent a text, and stared at the phone intensely.“The back of this hotel.” He informed me.Regardless of how scared and terrified I might be right now, it’s just best for me to step out to avoid more troubles. Besides, nothing can happen to me. Ingrid, you can do this. Don’t be scared.I slowly got down from the bed without making any noise as I didn’t want Reece to wake up from that. I reached for my jacket wh
62Ingrid’s Pov“I… I don’t understand what you mean by that, Reece. What is it that I could be hiding from you?” I said, turning my eyes away from him.I also had a feeling that he was probably talking about the way I have been acting all this while. I guess he has been noticing that I’ve been acting strange or he probably feels that I might know something about the reason the blackmailer came into the hotel room.“You should know what I’m talking about, Ingrid. I feel there’s something you’re hiding from me. If it’s something that’s so difficult to say, you can decide to tell me that there’s something you’ll like to tell me, but you need time to process it. I’ll understand.” Reece urged me.I was so tempted to tell him what was going on or to even give him a sign that I had something to tell him, but each time I remember when the blackmailer sent me a text about him having a gun, I become mute.I just can’t risk my life and Reece’ so it’ll be best for me to stay calm and know what e
61Alyssa’s Pov“Uhm… Alphas, is there anything wrong?” I asked, out of concern and anxiousness.I didn’t know if I had done something wrong that they were really angry about and I hoped that just wasn’t it.“No, there is nothing wrong. Except that you have work to do.” Ryan said as he walked up to me and pushed me on the bed.My towel came loose, but it wasn’t revealing my body and I was about to tuck it in back, but Ryan grabbed my hands and pulled me to sit up.“Please did I do something wrong? Forgive me.” I whimpered with my voice shaking.“You will do something wrong if you get me irritated, so shut the fuck up and sit calmly.” He raised his voice at me and I nodded.Suddenly, a knock came on the door and both Ryan and Reynold glanced towards the door.“Go get the door now.” Ryan said to me sharply and I nodded immediately and got up on my feet and walked to the door.I wished so much that this interruption was going to be one which would make them leave because they were making
60Alyssa’s PovFor days now, it has been nice not seeing Ingrid, but a little uncomfortable as she has been with Reece. Although, one would have thought that without her presence, Ryan and Reynold would begin to treat me better, but that wasn’t the case. They were still very harsh on me and that was definitely because of the incident which happened with the man that tried to sleep with me. While it is really hurtful at time, I have no choice than to keep hoping for a better time.At least, right now is much better than when Ingrid would be here and would try to make the Alphas want to be against me.“So, how do you feel about getting ready for the journey this evening?” Anita asked and I smiled lightly, then let out a sigh.“Well, I really don’t know how to feel, but it is sad that you aren’t coming along.”“Yeah, I wasn’t just among those who were chosen. But I’m sure you’ll be just fine without me.” She said to me and wrapped her hand around my shoulders.“Yeah, I should. But why d