19~ Alpha Manuel's mate

Lea

It was only after I went back to my room that I was able to think about what happened. Why did he suddenly get so defensive when I asked about the wounds on his body? Something was off.

How did he get injured anyway? The bruises looked bad as if he was bleeding internally.

Did someone do that to him? He looked strong though. Was he beaten by a group of people?

From the way he was acting, it seemed as if he didn’t want me to see his injuries. Why though?

I kept thinking about what the problem was until I recalled how he had treated me in his office. Why did I even bother anyway?

Whatever. I don’t really give a fuck. I need to figure out a plan and leave this place.

I don’t belong here.

Walking out onto the balcony outside my room, my eyes landed on the garden I had toured with Luca earlier. Night had fallen and the area was quieter.

The rustling of the leaves on the trees and the wind blowing was all that could be heard in the distance. For a brief moment, I had though