Where Am I

Chapter Four - Where Am I?

Nina’s POV

I opened my eyes, but I couldn’t move, the weight of everything that had happened still on me.

But for a moment, everything isn’t right, the bed isn’t same as the one I do sleep on, the curtains,the walls were dark gray strone and it was decorated with a silver wolf symbols no! I haven’t seen this before 

Where… am I?.

I tried steadying my breathing.

I sat up, trying to understand, but pain shot through my head. I started feeling dizzy, which forced me to grab my blanket tightly.

Now, I started remembering, the memeries started returning slowly. Logan, Ceremony, Leora, the guards dragging me out, the forest and yeah…. The injured man, my chest tightened me painfully 

I wanted to cry, but tears refused to come out, and maybe because I had cried too much.

I slowly looked around again, this place didn’t feel normal, No! Everything here felt heavy here, expensive and dangerous.

Then I noticed something else, two  warriors stood outside the door, they are so huge and are dressed in black uniform, this place is definitely an alpha place.

Of course, my father is an alpha, but this palace is more dark, everybody face here look cold.

“Tell the alpha she’s awake” one of the warriors tell the other.

That’s the injured man then, is he an alpha too? I why is my path always crossing with alphas.

Then suddenly, footsteps echoed outside, heavy  footsteps.

The guards instantly lowered their heads.m.

The entire atmosphere changed immediately.

It was strange, every where was silent, no one moved and honestly, the air was becoming suffocating like someone important was coming,

The he come in, but this time he looked completely different, yesterday,he was covered with blood but now he looked terrifying, cold and powerful.

His dark shirt was hugging his muscular body, and his arm and neck were still covered in bandages, but that did not weaken his presence.

The scar on his neck only added to his dangerous presence.

My heart started beating faster.This man…

His eyes landed on me.

For some reason, I suddenly felt small under his gaze.

He walked closer slowly, and every step made me more nervous.

Then he stopped in front of me. “What’s your name?”.

His voice was deep and cold

“N-Nina,” I answered softly.

He stared at me for a few seconds before speaking again.

“You treated my wounds.”

I swallowed nervously and nodded.

“Yes.”

The room suddenly felt too quiet.

“Thank you for helping me,” he finally said.

But even his thanks sounded emotionless.

Like a king speaking to a stranger.

Then his eyes narrowed slightly.

“Yesterday night… Well, seems like you also needed help, what can I do for you in return.

My fingers tightened against the blanket around me.

I opened my mouth, but no words came out immediately, what do I say ? Yes I needed his help but what if he get angry.

“I…” My voice shook badly. “Can I stay here for a while?”

The room became silent again.

His expression didn’t change.But the guards near the door slowly looked at me in shock, like I had just say something they have never had before. 

“I don’t have anywhere to go, Can i … Can I stay here for sometime” I whispered.

He stared at me for so long that my hands started shaking harder.

Then finally, he spoke.

“Staying here?” he repeated slowly.

His voice became colder.“Do you even know what staying here means?”.

Fear crawled into my chest immediately.

I lowered my eyes quickly because suddenly, I couldn’t even hold his gaze anymore.

Truthfully?.

I shouldn’t have say that , I didn't know anything, I didn't know who he was, I didn’t even know if that’s even possible here.

“I don’t know,” I admitted weakly. “But… could you help me please?”

For a moment, he said nothing.

Then suddenly, he laughed.

The sound shocked me because there was no amusement inside it.

It sounded dark and very dangerous.

“I know your type very well,” he said calmly.

My stomach tightened immediately.“You didn’t just help me because you wanted to, right@

I blinked rapidly. “What?”

His gaze hardened. “You were sent here.”

My eyes widened in fear. “No… No ” I said, sharply 

He laughed, “To spy on my pack.”

“No!” I shook my head quickly. “No, that’s not true.”

His expression remained cold.

“You expect me to believe you found me dying in the forest by chance and you suddenly found something to heal me?”.

I am more confused now, “I did!”

My voice cracked instantly. “I only helped you because you were hurt.”

He took another slow step closer.

“And you want me to believe that?”

The pressure from his presence became unbearable.

I could barely breathe properly.

My wolf was already weak, but around him, she felt even smaller.

“I swear,” I whispered desperately. “I wasn’t sent by anybody.”

His eyes stayed fixed on mine. “Which pack are you from?”

The question hit me painfully because do I say I am from my fathers pack, the father who disowned me or from Logan’s pack 

“I…” My voice broke. “I don’t have a pack anymore.”

For the first time, his expression change; slightly, but not softer.

Just surprised. “You don’t have one?”

I shook my head slowly. “You mean there’s a person that’s not from a specific pack? 

“I… I am not.”

Even the guards looked at me differently now.

His eyes narrowed carefully. “Even rogues belong somewhere.”

“I don’t,” I whispered painfully.

My vision blurred again. “I really don’t.”

The room became quiet.

Then finally, his expression cooled slightly.

Just less sharp than before. “I will still count that as help but I’ll watch you,” he said coldly.

I looked up slowly and  turned toward the guards.

“Keep your eyes on her.”

“Yes, Alpha.” They echoed 

He turned toward the maid.

“Take her to another room.”

The maid lowered her head immediately.

“Yes, Alpha.”

Then he looked at me one last time.

“You’ll stay here until I decide what to do with you.”

And for some reason…

That sentence terrified me more than being thrown out of Logan’s pack.