Chapter 8

Chapter 8

PIPER

“Summoned?” I asked the maid, to be sure I heard her correctly.

“Yes, Princess Faye. Alpha Sage summons you to his chamber.” She said, bowing her head.

“Right now?” I asked, it's barely six in the morning, why would Sage want to see me?

“Yes, Princess Faye. I will take you there if you need me to.”

My grip on the door loosened as my palm turned sweaty. But what does he want? Why would he summon me to his bedroom?

“Give me a minute,” I said and closed the door behind me.

I hurried into my bathroom, staring at my reflection in the mirror. It startled me for a second. I still wasn't used to this new face and features, yet I wanted to look presentable to Sage.

Is this because of what I learned last night? Or Remi’s instruction was just kicking in.

My hair looked fine, which was strange for a messy sleeper like me. I rinsed my face and mouth before stepping out. Well, I guess I had the opportunity to put on something without the maids picking it out for me. I settled for a white maxi dress, something to blend in with the fresh morning. The dress outlined my nipples, which seemed to look a little bit seductive to me.

I guess it begins here.

I slipped on some flip-flops before returning to the door. But as soon as I opened it, I paused.

The maid was gone, nowhere in sight; instead, it was Kaius. Our eyes locked and my heart skipped a beat. Seeing him again made me recall the night he came to my room, the little moment we had with his hands on my waist.

Kaius looked like he had just woken up, his hair seemed damp from having a shower, and it fell on his face in smooth curls, which caught my attention. I wanted to touch and feel them, and perhaps his pinkish lips as well.

Oh Piper!

His silver eyes had traces of dark circles, yet they outshone them, sparkling like the stars in the night sky.

“Good morning Princess Faye.”

I gulped, repeatedly blinking as I looked away. “Morning,” I muttered, surprised I couldn't raise my voice.

“I am here to take you to Alpha Sage.” He revealed and I nodded.

He led me through the corridor and we stopped before a large oak door. Kaius pushed the door open and stepped aside for me to walk in.

I did, despite the chaos happening inside my head. Sage's room was a reflection of him. Dark and cold, the wall was painted in grey, and the furniture was mostly black. The morning light dripping in from the two large windows lightened up the dark interior and made it less eerie.

I heard scraping noises and tilted to see Sage getting off his chair. He looked mighty and cold as always, his face stoic and not welcoming.

He walked over to me, hands behind his back. I didn't know what to do, so I lowered my head in a bow. “Good morning Alpha.”

He didn't respond, instead, he reached for my face, caressing my temple down to my jaw. “Why are you…” He paused and looked behind me, “Excuse us,” he said, and I turned to see Kaius standing by the door. I didn't realize he was still there.

A part of me didn't want him to leave, but there was nothing I could do other than watch him leave.

Sage's voice made me turn back to him, “The council…” he began, his brows creased. “...will be needing your opinion on an issue they need to resolve. The meeting will be held in the central hall at 5pm today. I believe you would show up and prove your importance to not just the council but the pack as a whole.”

My opinion? What do I possibly know about running a pack, and why does the council even need me? Is this some kind of test to prove if the princess is fit to be Luna or what?

“Okay,” I replied, short of words. I needed to speak with Kaela, or perhaps find Flynn and try to get out some tangible information from him.

I didn't realize Sage was staring at me until I felt his hand on my shoulder, he slowly traced his fingers down to my chest, brushing against my nipple.

My heart flew out of my chest and my body stiffened, shivers running down my spine.

His fingers stopped just beneath my breast, “As the future Luna of SilverWolf, it is your duty to dress appropriately when outside your chambers.” He pinched my boobs causing me to gasp as my heart sank in embarrassment.

“I won't be so lenient with you next time.” He finally retracted his hand and stepped back.

“5pm, do not be late, the council will not tolerate tardiness from their future Luna.” With that said he walked back to his desk.

I turned and hurried out of the room, my heart pounding in my chest. All of a sudden, I felt naked. I wrapped my hand around my chest, hurrying back to my room.

What was I thinking, dressing to seduce a man who yearns for another? Tears burned the back of my eyes, and it made me angry.

Why am I getting teary? Is it because I failed to seduce him? Or because I know I might never be good enough? I hated the multiple questions that kept popping into my head with no answer in sight.

I got to my room and met Kaela setting up the table with her herbs by the window. Without thinking, I ran to her, crashing into her arms for a comforting hug, anything that would make me feel less stupid.

“Princess, what's wrong?”

I didn't reply, not because I didn't know what to say, but because I couldn't find my voice, I wanted to tell her, but the sobs came in between.

*Don't cry, Piper. I believe our mate needs time to adjust…” I shut out Nara before she could finish her words.

If she chooses to be nonchalant, then so be it, but I am not, and all of this is upsetting.

Sage has Sloane, she's everything he needs, so what am I going to be? A wife only for show, a Luna only for the people not for her own Alpha.

If Sage doesn't want his mate, then he can go to hell. I have options as well and I am definitely going to go for them.