How It Happened

Once my ‘new employment’ was finalized, Duncan and ‘his family’ left to spend the rest of the day together. While they were gone, he went as far as to give all the other servants in the mansion the day off, leaving me to do all the chores alone.

‘I can’t believe this,’ I thought, vacuuming the living room.

I could’ve taken this chance to leave the mansion with Justin, if not for two things. One is that I don’t know where he is, or if he is even in the building. The other is that I may be watched by one of Duncan’s men. He may have dismissed the servants so that I would be doing all the cleaning alone, but would that really mean I was alone? How else would he know if I am actually doing ‘my job’ and not try to pull any funny business? The thought that an innocent boy in danger both worried and infuriated me. The latter because of how narrow-minded and petty Duncan was.

I snapped out of my thoughts when I heard the vacuum sounding a bit different from before. I looked down at the hose and saw something get stuck on it. Turning the machine off, I picked the object off, and saw that it was a photo. One that depicted me and Duncan on our wedding.

All my anger dissipated when I saw the picture, as I sat down on the sofa.

‘How did this happen?’ I wondered then, thinking back to how we even got married to start with.

*FLASHBACK*

It was one late night at Light Night hotel. That time was a busy night, and I was called to deliver some dinner for room service to a VIP room. I was a little nervous that night, since it’s not every day any server was allowed to give any sort of service in the VIP area.

Once I arrived at the room number the meal was to be delivered to, I knocked on the door. “Excuse me. Room service to 1214. I have your dinner out here. Would you like me to bring it in?” I called.

I heard a moan within the room and grew concerned with the sound. I unlocked the door with the keycard all the employees have to gain access to the guest rooms- VIP, included- and opened it. When I entered the room, the first thing I took notice of was a peculiar smell within. Before I could process what the smell was, though, I was suddenly grabbed, and my lips got slammed by another.

I was shocked by the sudden occurrence. Even more so, when I realized who it was kissing me so passionately, as I was then dragged into the room… And was forced to a passionate night.

The surprise didn’t end there, for the next day, not only was it confirmed that I slept with Duncan, I soon became pregnant with his child. Yes, a scandal did go off from this revelation, until his father- previous Alpha, Dingo- revealed that what happened was actually a miracle, for apparently Duncan was cursed by the Moon Goddess to not have an heir. He didn’t go into reason why that came to be, or maybe it was a lie he came up on the fly. Regardless, finalization for the marriage was then made. Though not without a warning from Duncan.

“You better not mistaken this,” he growled at her at one point, slamming her against a wall, away from the eyes of many. “I’m only going along with the marriage to get that heir. You? I couldn’t care less what becomes of you. One way or another, I will see to it that this marriage is broken.”

*END OF FLASHBACK*

Thinking back to that time, I probably should’ve gone against the marriage as well, if I had known my life would become this big a mess. Not only was I framed for a crime I didn’t commit, my own blood thinks low of me, and my parents died thinking I had become a criminal. Calling my life a mess would just be understating it.

Ringing entered my ears, bringing me back to reality. I turned to the phone and answered the incoming call. “Hello?”

“With everything that went on earlier, I forgotten to get a birthday cake for Ashley. You better have it ready by the time we get back,” came Duncan’s voice, as he hung up the phone.

I was at a loss for words at the command he gave me. It was one thing to tell me to bake or buy a cake, it was another to tell me it was for another girl, even if he did dislike me. A faint sound of thunder reached my ears, as I looked out and saw rainclouds gathering.

“Sure. Rain on my parade. Why not?” I sarcastically muttered.

I wanted to call Duncan back, know exactly where he wanted me to buy that cake, what cake he wanted me to buy exactly, or if he had put an order in. As much as I wanted to ask for these details, I also recognize the risk in merely asking that. The risk, being Justin’s life.

My hand trembled in rage, as I slammed the phone back in its place and marched out the mansion.

As I walked down the block, my mind once again wandered, recalling the last time my birthday was celebrated after marriage. Only those memories were only of me alone. No Duncan, no Dylan, not even the servants I felt at least a bit close to. I was pretty much isolated from everyone when my married life began. Despite all my efforts to please these people in some way, not once have they seen me as a person.

A raindrop hit my face, and a sudden pour began out here, prompting me to let out a sigh.

“Of course. Just great,” I muttered.

I lifted my head, about to make a run to make a run to a nearby shop for shelter, when I caught sight of something from a distance. A brunette woman, with familiar features. My eyes widened as I slowly realized exactly who that woman was.

The very same one who first accused me of poisoning Ashley.

‘She should know what really happened that day, and yet she still framed me,’ I thought, as another thought came to mind. ‘She should know what really happened. Who it really was who gave that poison.’

The woman stopped in her tracks, eyes on me. The smile she had on her face gradually disappeared, as she paled with a shocked expression on her face. The look said it all, and I was not going to let it slide.

“HEY!” I shouted, running to her, as she turned tail and ran from me. The action fueled my determination, as I was about to shift into my wolf form for additional speed.

Or so I was about to, when as I crossed the street, I suddenly felt heavy pain from my side, and my body somewhat light. Gravity seemed to have regained its hold on me, and next I knew, I was on the ground, pain shooting throughout my every being, and my vision blurred. My mind and my body all hurt, and my eyes felt heavy. I could faintly see a figure rushing to me, as everything went black.