Chapter 7

Isabella.

What had just happened reminded me so much of the pain and torture I go through in that same house. The house I had grew up in. My father suddenly lost his love and care for me after marrying his new wife. All I got were the beatings which would almost take my life and he didn’t seem to care. Anytime I tell him about it, he claims it’s an act of discipline. 

Whenever I asked him what I did wrong to deserve such a treatment and why my step sister wasn’t treated the same way, he would say it was happening because I was more stubborn and rude. I would always run to my room and lock myself in. I would cry my heart up and drown in my own tears. I would sleep off in such a state. It got to the point that I could easily be mistaken as the slave.

 She would always get the best for her daughter and neglect me. And each time he would do nothing about it, I was just a slave in a place I called home. I was treated worse than an orphan. But my mom's words would always reverberate in my mind. She would always tell me to do well to others no matter how bad they treat me. 

It felt so terrible, now I was here to face even worse. I blew some cold breeze on the wound but the burning sensation only got worse.

“What a pity, I had warned you but you chose not to listen. Ouch! That must hurt. The Luna slave is about to cry.” His favorite concubine said. It seems she had been waiting patiently for the outcome.

I held the broken plate, I had no time to exchange words with her. I left immediately. 

I couldn’t really explain what I was feeling. I had no idea why his actions had affected me. Of all the mates in the world, the moon god had to match me up with a demon from the pit of all. What if the hot soup had poured on me? I am sure the beat wouldn’t care.

Earlier you were so happy to find your mate. What happened now? It seems the burn has gotten to your brain.” I made a mockery out of my wolf. Being treated the way I was just now, I realized having him as a mate is indeed a misfortune. My wolf suddenly became so quiet. Looking at my hands, I made my way to the kitchen. All I wanted right now was to get cold ice. Then I could get a first aid kit, I had no idea where it was but I was sure the kitchen would have one.

Entering the kitchen, I rushed towards the freezer. “Just what I needed.” I smiled. 

I placed the cold ice on the hot burn and I felt better. “This would leave a scar if I don’t get it treated. I looked around the kitchen, hoping to find the first aid kit. I searched through the whole cupboard and drawers, but I couldn't find it.

With a frown, I gave up the search. I could go back to my room and ask Leah for a first aid kit. Exiting the kitchen, I felt a strong pull from behind. I screamed out in pain, someone had yanked my hair. I fell to the ground with a loud ‘Thud’.

My scalp was on fire as the pull got tight and painful. I tried freeing myself but it only made things worse.

The scornful laughter made me furrow my brows in a tight frown. The voices I was hearing made me angrier. His concubines were here to cause trouble. “Let go of me, this minute!” I commanded.

All I had wanted was to stay in my lane but they had decided to overstep the boundaries, exceeding their limits. “And what will you do, if I don’t?” she held it tightly, turning my head in an abrupt manner. It hurt me so badly that I wouldn’t tolerate such a treatment. Enduring the pain, I turned my body with a full force causing her to lose her balance. She fell to the ground, hitting her body to the ground. 

“You...” she glared at me angrily. With a sinister smile, I moved closer to her, her two silly bodyguards who were also the king’s concubines retracted in fear. I thought about the pain and embarrassment he had just put me through. It’s only right that I punish her for his mistakes. After all, she had come to look for trouble. Right now, I don't care about anything. I was ready for whatever punishment he would execute.

I held her hair pulling her upwards, she screamed out in pain. “OH, I never knew this was so painful.” I had the look of pity and sadness. “Just now you were pulling my hair like it was the synthetic hair on a Barbie doll. You had no empathy and now that it’s your turn, you are screaming so loudly? What for? For him to come save you? He wouldn’t hear a thing.’ I smirked. 

She gnashed her teeth in anger. “The more you struggle the harder it gets for you to attain your freedom.” I pulled her hair tighter. Getting the effect I wanted, I released her and left for my room.  

The room was empty. “Where had they gone to?” I mumbled beneath my breath. I said with frustration, just then, all the tears 

I held back and streamed down my face. I felt alone in this world. 

Hearing a slight knock on my door, I immediately wiped the tears off my face. 

“Yes, you can come in,” I commanded. Leah got in holding a first aid box. I was so stunned. “How did I know I needed this?” I asked.

She smiled warmly, “The maids you had instructed to clean the king’s room informed me about what had happened. 

So I had to find this and trust me, I had no idea that we had run out of supplies.” She raised the first aid kit up with a smile. “I am happy to have someone like you here,” I said with sincerity.

With a smile, she walked up to me and got the burn treated. “There you go,” she said, applying an ointment which felt chilly. The pain sent shivers down my spine. 

“What’s in that ointment?” I couldn’t help but ask.

“Ma’am, are you allergic to any substance?” she asked worriedly. 

“No, I was just asking. The ointment felt like I had added chili on the burn.” I scowled.

She chuckled, “I have no idea, and the physicians are the ones responsible for making this so you could ask them about it.”

After she was done, she left my room immediately. I laid my head back on the bed, recalling the past events. I wondered if they would miss my absence. My step mother would have all she wants now and sure enough, all he had worked so hard for would come crumbling to the ground.

Just then I heard a loud knock, it startled me, “The Alpha king summons you.”

“Me?” I screamed out in horror, I had just left his presence not quite long. Why is he calling for me? My heart beat accelerated, could it be that his sly bitch had gone to report me? My wolf scoffed, “Some minutes ago you were willing to face everything. What happened now? Why are you so scared?”

“Yes ma’am, he had asked me to send you a message. He is currently waiting in his chambers.”

I had many questions I wanted to ask her at the moment. But on second thought, I decided not to. “I will be on my way,” I said, dismissing her. She immediately left the room.