A Guest Revealed

~ Emilia ~

I flipped through the last page of the magazine Ivy brought and nodded at the sight of the dress.

It was really beautiful and would suit me perfectly. The dress was deep red, fitted at the top with a low neckline, a slit down one side, and a grey fur detail around the neckline.

"This," I said, pointing at the dress, and handed the magazine back to her.

She stared at the page for a while and gave a flippant shrug.

"Ma'am, the Alpha suggests you go with a high-neck dress and not this.” She bowed.

“Really?” I hissed and then walked back to the bed.

“Just get the dress, Ivy, and change the neck to a high-neck one.” I ordered and lay down.

I was getting tired at intervals these few days, and I didn't know why it was so.

I gently shut my eyelids and heard my door slammed shut.

*******

“The Alpha is waiting, ma'am," Ivy announced, helping me apply the lip gloss on my lips.

“You need to hurry up, ma'am; Alpha Adrain isn't someone to keep waiting.” She said hurriedly.

I nodded all the while. Adrain was really dreaded by all, both in and out of the pack.

I hurriedly took a last glance at myself in the mirror and nodded in satisfaction.

Ivy really did a great job. The red gown complimented my porcelain skin and the red lip gloss Ivy applied on my lips. She packed my hair in a high, sleek ponytail.

I took the emerald purse she brought with the gown and headed downstairs.

I tightened my grip on the banister, carefully descending the stairs.

The house seemed quieter than usual, and no servant or guard was in sight.

“What took you so long?” Adrian's voice cut through the air.

“I don't have all day, Emilia.” He yelled.

I adjusted the fall of my dress with my fingers, forcing myself to keep my breathing steady.

“Not like I spent hours getting dressed.” I managed to answer.

Adrian's voice alone was filled with commands and would make you tremble whenever he yells. But I needed to keep my composure and not trample over his mere shouts.

He scoffed and rose from the couch. “Seriously, you didn't spend hours?” He started, already turning towards me.

His mouth stayed slightly open as his gaze rested on me. His eyes moved over me, from my hair to the dress and the purse and then down to the shoes.

And then he slowly looked away. “Next time, don't keep me waiting.” He concluded and headed to the door.

I hastened up my steps and followed him out.

********

We arrived at somewhere that looked almost like Moonblood. The entire surrounding was decorated with different animal furs and skins.

Adrain took my hand and walked straight into the building.

We walked past a hallway and arrived in front of a tall building. The building was directly opposite from the first one we passed. It looked modern and beautiful. It had wide glass doors, glowing with soft golden light; music was spilling faintly from the inside.

I tightened my fingers firmly around Adrian's, and he did the same.

We stepped in through the doors. And the air in the party seemed warmer than outside. The music became a bit louder, and the hall was filled with people.

Everyone turned to look at us and bowed at the sight of Adrain and me.

My chest tightened out of fear and nervousness, but I kept my face steady.

Adrain didn't look around much. He just walked like he already knew the place. We walked past people, and they moved out of the way without being asked.

Adrain held my hand tightly, and the warmth from his touch calmed me; it definitely did make me feel safer.

He then turned towards me when we got to the center of the hall. He gestured for me to sit, and I did.

“Stay here, Emilia, I will be back.” He said it and made to leave.

“What?” I blinked rapidly, unsure of what I just heard.

“I said you should stay here. I will be back.” He hissed.

“So, where exactly are you going to go?”

“Cut the crap, Emilia. Are you dumb?” He yelled, slamming his fist on the table.

I jerked backwards, lifting my body from the chair.

I stared around to find the piercing gaze of the audience.

“Why would you do that, Adrain?" I breathed in short gasps.

He glared at me before turning to the other side of the hall.

My gaze followed him as he walked into the crowd.

I hissed and then turned to find a bottle of whiskey on the table.

From what it seems, the alcohol was already consumed by someone.

I was practically getting confused on what to do and decided to take the drink. I took the first shot and gulped it down, then the second and third.

“You wouldn't want to get that tipsy.” A male voice laughed from behind before pulling the chair next to mine.

“I've been watching you for a while, little bunny.” He let out a croaky laugh.

I stared at him for a while. He didn't look bad anyway. His hair was a messy brown that suited his brown eyes.

“I don’t mind taking the shots for you.” He said, and that was when I perceived the stench of alcohol from his breath.

“You don't speak, little bunny.” He chortled.

“Just fuck off.” I said drowsily. My head, already spinning from the amount of whiskey I consumed.

He laughed like someone who has suddenly gone insane.

“Well, someone is here to see you.” He said and sat up from his chair.

I looked around in search of Adrian, but he was nowhere close. I wanted to get the hell out of here.

“Come, you have a guest.” The guy signaled.

I made up my mind to follow him since Adrain isn't here yet.

I pulled my chair back and made to stand but staggered backwards.

He helped me stand well and offered to help me walk.

I nodded and followed him out.

We left the party and walked down a narrow corridor before we finally arrived at a wooden door.

The door looked weary and old and he pushed it open. Its wood groaned in protest and we bent a little bit before entering the door.

The room was pitch black with no trace of light.

I turned to leave but a hand gripped me from behind.

“Where are you going?” A female voice laughed.

My body felt cold at that instance and I recognized the voice at once.

Light suddenly spilled from a lamp. And I turned to look at the faces in the room.

I was chilled to the bone seeing her there.

“Ava!” I exclaimed.