Alana POV
I was immediately overcame by fear at his request. Firstly because I truly wasn’t who I was pretending to be and secondly, showing him my face could spell more trouble for me than I could even imagine.
I was the traitor’s daughter who has been forbidden from ever stepping her foot into the Alpha’s quarters for fear that I might try to complete the task my father had failed to carry out years ago.
No amount of explanation I give right now would be enough to save me and it doesn’t matter if he was my mate. The chances of me getting punished is still there and once again, I’m left telling myself, if I stall long enough, he might just go away and leave me be.
“Listen here girl, I have just very little patient left. Either you reveal your face to me or face the consequences of your disobedience” He growled out.
I hesitated for another second before grabbing at the scarf covering my face to pull it off but before I could do it completely, another voice had interrupted us, halting me half way.
It was Luna Emilia as she briskly walked over and stood beside her son, “Oh here you are! I was on my way to your chamber to have a word with you about some urgent matter. Come along with me”
And that was my cue at escape. I quickly grabbed the littered clothes on the floor and stashed them into the basket once more and took off down the hall way without looking back.
Even though my wolf was protesting clawing at me for running away from our mate, It was the best I could do to save myself.
Well, with all due respect to her and myself. We are better off without our mate if he so happens to be none other than Kai Everest himself.
He might be our mate but we don’t belong together and the moon goddess is wrong for pairing us as mate.
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After my encounter with Kai earlier in the day, I spent the rest of the afternoon hidden away in the laundry room hoping to stay out of sight until it was safe and dark enough to return back to my home.I knew it was foolish and somewhat cowardly for me to act that way but it was the only way I knew that didn’t involve me getting caught by him or any one of the servants. If that were to happen, I might not live to see the next day.
Aside from putting myself at risk, Suzy could be punished as well for sneaking me into the Alpha’s quarter. She and her family could be named accomplice for something as little as that but luckily for me, I was never caught. I made sure to cover my scent with all the washing detergent I could lay my hands on.
As soon as the hall was clear, I made my way out but as I left my hiding place and towards the secret passage, happy to leave unnoticed, something happened. Something I had never anticipated or thought possible.
Right at the end of the dark alley connecting the secret passage, I took a step forward only to find Kai mounted in my way. At first, he looked like a mirage and could disappear anytime soon but the longer I waited, the more his presence confronted me.
Kai doesn’t look like he was about to walk away anytime soon without knowing who I truly was. I swallowed nervously, my throat completely dry and hands gripping the hem of my dress hard.
I had no escape plan. I have been cornered by him. It was either I somehow develope sudden wings and fly away or let myself be caught by him and of course, the latter was the case as I stood frozen in the ground and staring at him with wide eyes but something in his movement told me he was under the influence of alcohol.
I watched him staggered a few times and noticed he was about to crash to the floor as he sluggishly approached where I stood before I threw all caution to the winds and ran to his side, aiding him to stand back upright.
“Are you okay?”
I only heard a grunt erupt his mouth and nothing else, confirming to me that he was indeed drunk. I thought about asking the guards for help but that would means putting myself in danger of being found out and getting punished, leaving me with only the choice of leaving him there or getting him inside myself.
Deep down in my heart, I knew I couldn’t leave him in such vulnerable state and hopefully he was drunk enough to not recall ever meeting me tonight or I would be doomed once again.
Using whatever strength I could summon, I pulled him upright to lean against me, totally not minding the jolt of electricity shooting through me at the mere contact. Slowly and steadily, I managed to drag him inside and towards his bedroom.
Luckily for me, I was able to do so without being spotted by any servant. I pushed the door open and helped him to sit on the bed before leaning back down to take off his shoes.
Once I was sure he was properly covered by his duvet, I turned to walk away but found his hand holding my wrist in a firm grip than I had ever expected.
Exhaling a shaky breath, I tried to untangle myself from him but instead, got pulled in by him abruptly and I ended up crashing down against him on the bed, my chest slammed onto his hardened one with a gasp.
Panic rose to my cheek as I felt spark fly between us once again. The shiver and excitement was unlike anything I had felt before. It was a feeling I knew I would never feel with someone else except him.
His eyes snapped open and continued to stare at me but luckily, I still had my face covered and the light in the room was turned off as well but I was still squirming under his intense gaze with nowhere to hide or run to.
I tried pushing him away but he won’t budge as his grip around me only tighten and that was when I knew he wasn’t as drunk as he had made himself to look earlier. In fact, he wasn’t even drunk to begin with, Only pretending all along.
“You….you tricked me” I accused, feeling anger rise to my cheek.
His lip turned up in a lopsided smile before he leaned in closer, “You tricked me first” He shot back, “Besides, I had to or you won’t be here right now”
I swallowed the lump in my throat at his words, not believing he was capable of such deception as well but then again, who am I kidding? I don’t even know him that much other than the fact that he was next in line to the Luna and would be Alpha one of these days and now here we are.
Letting my curiosity get the best of me, I opened my mouth to question his intention once again. “But why? Why do you want me here?”
“Because you're mine and I will be damned if I let you escape me one more time”.
Alana's POV. Kai was so close that when he said those words, his lips almost brushed against mine and sending my mind into a bit of frenzy. Sensing my desires and how much my heart was pulsing, he leaned in further before his lips lightly caress the exposed flesh of my neck in a feathery kiss and then leaned away. “Let me see you, little mate” His voice dark and husky. A shiver ran down my spine at his request and I let out a quiet gasp as waves of desires mixed with fears surged through me, leaving me dazed and wanting to fulfill every one of his wishes but the little voice at the back of my mind won’t let me do it. No matter how much I wanted to be seen by him, I still couldn’t bring myself to show my face to him without feeling like I would be judged and persecuted for it. Turning my face away, with outstretched hands, I pushed against his chest hard, “i…I can’t! Please let me go” I gasped with pleasure and pain when his hand grip my right wrist hard before his other hand tur
Alana POV.“This is my mother, Luna Emilia. Mother, meet my mate, Alana” Kai announced as soon as we entered the pack house the next day.“Hello, nice to meet you, Luna, ma’am” I stammered, not exactly sure how to address her. She held my gaze, recognition flashing in them slightly.“The face do look familiar. Who is your father?”Her question took me by surprise and I swallowed a saliva. Kai gave my hand a gentle squeeze reassuringly and I gave him a squeeze back before answering.“John..Johnathan Brooks is my father” the slight frown on her forehead only deepens at the sound of my father’s name but she said nothing else.Not sure of what to say or do next, I continued to stare at the floor while occasionally stealing a glance at the slim beauty standing before me. Her hair was let loose in a long blonde wavy curls and flowing down her shoulders. Luna Emilia wore no makeup but she still looked just as beautiful even in her old age.Kai must have taken after the late alpha as his hair
Alana’s POVThe wind carried fresh smell of freshly baked bread through the open window and into the room where i stood staring at my reflection in the mirror. I couldn't recognize the girl who was staring back at me. She was beautiful, her face flawless and contoured with make up. Her lips in a perfect red. I looked amazing, almost like a princess._A complete opposite of who i used to be.Today was the day, our official mating ceremony was in a few hours. My palm felt sweaty not to mention how fast my heart was beating within my chest just thinking to myself ‘what if something goes really wrong tonight?’. Luna Emilia didn't give her blessings and most of the pack members have murmured in displeasure about our union but none has been able to come forward to speak up against us.Kai on the other hand has proven beyond measures how powerful a mate bond can be. Not everyone who get marked by their mate went to enjoy it like falling head over heels in love with them but ours has been di
Alana's POV.The bright morning sun filtered through the window and into the empty room. I'd spent the whole night locked up in one of the empty rooms in the pack's house, guards posted outside the door.And from all indication, I was now a prisoner.I was cranky and tired. my mind a complete mess from lack of sleep and anxiety. I clenched my trembling hands into fist as I stare down at my feet. I was still clothe in my ceremony dress from last night. My once spotless white gown now soiled with the Luna's blood. Not that it mattered at this point though, I wasn't sure the mating ceremony was still happening, not after everything that happened last night.The Luna wasn't dead but currently in the pack's clinic fighting for her life. According to the guards and the rumors flying around, It had already been announced in the village that i had tried to murder the Luna last night just like my father did the late alpha. Apparently, rumor has it that the Luna had refused to support my rel
Alana’s POV.The door opened again some hours later, ushering in one of the guards. "I'm here to accompany you to the judgement hall"My heart skipped an unhealthy beat at his word and i dung my nails into the palm of my hands to stop myself from visibly shaking.I gave a stiff nod, swallowing the lump that had formed in my throat before stepping forward and he turned and began to lead the way.More guards were stationed outside the room and more along the hallway. It's obvious someone was anxious that i might escape even though i had no intention towards it. If Kai wanted me to be put to death for something i didn't do then so be it. I'd embrace his judgment in good fate. It’s not like I have anything else to live for anyways.We arrived at the judgement hall where everyone including Kai was gathered. Older men and women, little children, faces I was seeing for the first time. Most of them were talking in low voices as they laugh and point at me with disgust. Some simply stared wit
Alana’s POV I winced as he kept his pressure on my wrist even tighter, his nails digging into my flesh painfully. "You’re lucky the alpha didn’t execute you like you deserved but I have no stress doing him the favor" His words tore through my heart like a dagger. The gripping fear i felt earlier began to morph into something else as i was overcame with rage. My nails that were short and covered in dirt began to elongate into sharp claws and without a second thought, I swept it across his face, wiping off the stupid smug grin he had going on. Gabriel was taken unawares, a surprised shriek tore through his mouth, his hold on me completely released and I landed back on my feet. While he was still cradling the spot I had slashed at him, I quickly grab one of the dead log on the ground and hit him over the head as hard as i could, the impact strong enough to send him stumbling backward a couple of yards. "I rather die than let you touch me, you piece of shit" I spat in contempt at the
Kai's POVI collapsed against the chair beside my mother's unconscious form on the clinic bed with hands clenched into tight fist, grief overwhelming me in a rapid wave and leaving me in a momentarily choke hold.I tried to feel numb to the pain that was consuming me on the inside but failed at the very last moment.The raw pain coursing through me felt endless, swallowing me whole. This is an injury i don't think i would ever be able to heal from.I was heart broken, my heart shattered into a million tiny pieces and bleeding. The weight of the decision i had been forced to take would forever hunt me in my dreams and every waking hour.Why……why did she do it? I could never wrap my head around it no matter how hard i tried. How could i have been so stupid to believe she was different and good. I was just starting to know her, getting her to relax around me and heck, she did, at least she did.She was perfect._ her small hand fitted into my large ones perfectly. Her shy smile, the sound
Kai's POVI stood there completely torn between anger and pain, my heart breaking all over again at the realization.Alana was really gone. I'm such a fool not to have believed her. Heck, i saw the way she looked at me. How scared she was back at the hall but i still let her down. I let out a frustrated growl, my clenched fist meeting the opposite wall hard. The pain i felt from the impact is nothing compared to the one coursing through my chest. I hurried out the door and towards the open field but stopped in my tracks when i noticed someone following me from behind."What's up, Alpha. Where are you going?” I turned around to find my Beta/Best friend, Adam standing there, his eyes narrowing at my restless demeanor suspiciously."I'm going after my mate and Gabriel"His eyes widen, "What? I mean, why? I thought she was banished and sent out of the pack by you""I was wrong! everyone was fucking wrong! She is innocent and i didn't believe her" I said, the last part coming out in a qu