Chapter 7

AMY

That very day, we left the Darksun park and headed towards the lycan pack. I was nervous and anxious as I sat looking out the window.

I have never imagined life out of the pack I grew up in. I am leaving without my parents even caring about why and where I am heading to!

They do not remember I exist after they have disowned me for being a murderer. 

Now I am leaving for another place without prior knowledge of who the people are and whether they would accept me or not.

“What if they are like the people of Dark Sun! What if they reject me?” I questioned within me, and before I could think any further, a warm hand held my hands.

“You are nervous!” He said it in a gentle tone, and I looked at his face.

“Yes!” I replied with the little strength in me. “Don't be!” He said, Massage my hands, and I could feel warmth spreading from the hand to the rest of my body!

“You need to rest; the journey is a bit longer than you might expect. You need to sleep it through!” He said and helped me to lie on his leg.

He began to pat my back and used his other hand to pat down my hair. It was soft, gentle, and steady, and I fell asleep faster than I had expected.

He was so good!

I didn't even wake up until later in the day. I turned around and noticed that the car I was lying on was softer than before.

I tried to adjust it, but it was so soft I could even easily press it in. And the scent in the atmosphere was different.

I became sensitive to everything before even opening my eyes, and I could tell it was either that the car had stopped or I was kidnapped, as I wasn't hearing the former noise of the car engine and the tires constantly hitting the floor.

So where am I?

I jolted out of my sleeping position, and I was shocked by the degree of brightness in the room. I shrank back in place and tried to close my eyes and open them again.

Where am I?

A large, beautiful room that I have never seen before. It was like the room of the host of heaven. Even Luna's room back in Dark Sun wasn't as big and decorated as this.

So where is this?

I had a lot of questions in my head that didn't make sense until the door was suddenly opened and a middle-aged woman walked in.

She was dragging a trolley with a freshly stacked towel and bathing materials.

“Hello!” I said in a soft tone, as I do not know who this stranger is.

She instantly turned around and looked at me surprised.

“You are awake, ma'am!” She said with a bright smile dashing on her face.

“I…” I stammered, not knowing what to eat or what to ask for.

“Where am I? Where is Charles?” I asked, knowing that the last time I had opened my eyes, the person I had seen last was my supposed mate.

So who is this? Where am I?

“Ohh, the king is busy with some meetings at the moment. He had been waiting by your side as you slept but left just now to attend to something. He will be back in a few seconds.” She replied professionally, and I was convinced she was a butler.

She was more detailed in the report than a maid. I was used to the words of the castle, so I knew the difference when I saw one.

“Can I…” I wanted to ask, but she was quicker.

“I will advise that the young miss take her bath before stepping out of the room.” She said, and I nodded.

“Okay,” I replied.

I can't say the last day I had a real bath after I had been thrown into the dungeon by those heartless souls.

“I will set the bathroom up in a second!” She added and pushed the cart into the room. She returned after a few seconds and pointed at the bathroom.

“It is all set, ma'am!” she said, and I nodded. I immediately walked to the bathroom like a puppy who had been playing in the mud, and when the owner showed his face, I had to run off.

I walked into the bathroom, and I was shocked. Everything was golden and glass. I could see myself everywhere after viewing the beauty of the bathroom.

I was shocked at how I looked. I looked like a rag. Was this how I was seen by everyone? By the king and his men and that poor butler?

I was sleeping in his car, and I must have dirtied his car and the bed. I slept in the bed!

I could not feel peace within me for some minutes, knowing how dirty I had been all along. I went straight to the shower and washed myself for a long while.

Not only did I wash every single part of my body, but also my hair. I brushed my mouth and finally stepped out to wrap myself with a robe.

I felt relieved and light after the thorough bath. I looked at myself in the mirror for a while, and I felt at peace with myself.

That image was different from the lady I saw earlier. I could not help but tear up as I looked at myself.

I was a rag in the Dark Sun pack. They never cared about how I felt as a human being. They humiliated me and kicked me to the ground, and even at my lowest, I wasn't spared by the guards.

I stepped out of the bathroom, and the young woman was still waiting for me. She led me straight to the walk-in wardrobe, and I was shocked by the contents of the room.

“I…” I stammered as I wasn't sure if we had entered the right place. This looked like a boutique! 

“Miss Amy. This is all yours!” The woman said she saw that I was confused and stunned by the room.

“What!”