Chapter 9 - The Dark Room.

Instantly, she froze.

Zevran, from where he stood, could see nothing but the shock she had on her face.

“You didn't think I would catch you trying to escape from my pack, did you?” He let

out a scoff as he walked closer.

“Go on. I won't disturb you.

”

Embarrassed, Nyssa stopped trying.

At least, for now.

Beads of sweat filled her face. She had been busy - trying to look for a way all her

life; since she was brought into this pack. And now that she had, this man had still

managed to sabotage her plans.

How did he know?

“I asked you to continue, Emilia.

”

“I can't.

” She snapped.

“I don't even see a way—

” Her frustrated self could not hold

it back.

“Why?” Tears gathered around her eyes. She looked at the space again.

“I

don't want to be here. Let me go.

”

No way she just said that to him.

How dramatic! Zevran thought. He let her live after finding out she's his mate, even

though the plan was to eat her; use her for meat.

“You're such an ungrateful

bastard.

” He moved, heading in her direction.

“You should keep running if you don't

want to be caught.

” There was a tone of mockery.

“Where did you even think that

door would lead you?” The Alpha chuckled as he almost reached her.

“This is where

we dump bad meat. I'm sure you can perceive the odor from a mile away now.

”

Instantly, it dawned on her.This wasn't what she assumed it would be.

“Is it you or this is how Omega wolves reason? What happened to running through

the main gate?” He stood before her now.

“I'm asking you.

”

One glance at him and she trembled.

It had been more than three days since she came here, but this was the first time

she would stand face to face with this man. He was too tall for her, handsome too,

although it was a fact she hated to admit. His eyes seemed evil - like the evil he

actually was. Wasn't he the cause of her misery?

“The guards were there—

”

“The guards were there.

” He mocked her.

“How did you find this door, Emilia?”

“I looked around. Then found it.

”

Oh, he hated her guts. The way she spoke to him like she was his superior. They

weren't age-mates. Age aside, he was way stronger than her, many ranks above

her. Why did she have so much guts?

And why did he even stand here, indulging her?

A sigh escaped Zevran's mouth. He looked around. There were only two of them.

Now that it dawned on him, he realized how agitated his wolf would be if he didn't

find his way out on time.

“Keep trying to escape before I deal with you.

” Zevran

mouthed, ignoring her as he turned around.

“You should be very careful next time.

”

As he walked away, Nyssa wondered what was next. She tried to go further, but

there wasn't a way. The only route that seemed accessible stank. No, she hated

herself and the life she was living, but she could not and would not go down there.

What was she going to do?This and many questions ran around in her head when the door that had shut a

while ago, opened again. That son of a beast, she thought as she turned around,

expecting to see the Alpha.

But the Alpha wasn't in sight.

It was the man she recognized from her first day here. And two others that came

with him.

“What?”

“What?” He mimicked.

“Name is Bastian. Alpha Zevran's Beta, and he has ordered

me to bring you to him.

” He signaled to the men who caught up with Nyssa.

“Take

her to the Alpha's chamber.

”

Without hesitation, they picked her up.

As expected, Nyssa screamed at them, hitting each man on his back as she cussed

at them.

“Let me go! I command it. Let me go, I command you!” She hurled as she hit

their backs, even their faces, but they continued to carry out the Beta's order.

After a long walk back to the royal quarters, she stood in the Alpha's chamber.

He moped at her with a smile - a wicked one.

“Do you know how I knew you were planning to run away from my pack?”

Honestly, she didn't care.

She wanted to let him know - but that would be too much as she didn't know what

to expect from this man.

“I don't know.

” She simply replied.

“You're my mate. Even though I reject our bond, I am fully aware of the things you

do. Unless I don't pay attention, you may be safe from me. But I am a man who pays

attention, do you see how bad that is for you?” Zevran let out a scoff.

“Oh, you cannot speak?” He didn't stop.

“I have nothing to say.

”“That's what I thought, Emilia.

”

“What will you do to me?” She asked him now. Their eyes were locked for seconds.

She waited, he wondered what kind of woman she was.

“You'll find out when the time is right.

”

There was silence in the chamber. While Bastian waited for orders from the Alpha,

the guards waited for orders from Bastian who might pass them down to them. And

the Alpha himself wondered what was right for a woman like Nyssa.

He needed something.

Something that would make her regret her actions. And when he couldn't think of

an answer, he faced Bastian.

“Bastian?”

“Yes, my lord.

”

“What do you propose we do to Emilia?”

Bastian wondered, too. Only for a moment. And when it looked like he had

something, he let out.

“I propose we lock the lady away in the dark room. Or better

still, the dungeon used for treason, my lord. Or we can make her sleep in the

beasts'

”

—

“Thank you, Bastian. I have my answer.

”

“My lord.

” He bowed.

“Which one will it be?”

“The lady will stay in the dark room.

” He glanced at Nyssa.

“I'm sure she'll love it

there. No light for as long as she remains there.

” He could see the horror in her eyes

as she spoke.

“Take her away.

”

“No, you can't do this—

” She spoke.“Take the lady to the dark room—

” Bastian's order to the other men cut her short.

They did as told before she could protest further, it didn't stop her from screaming

at the top of her voice - just as a while ago.

“She screamed like this on our way here.

She has a voice for making a noise, Zevran.

”

“Ah, I imagine.

” Zevran burst into laughter.

For once, it felt like he could tame her. The dark room scared her it was something

he could see.

“Thank you for this suggestion. She's scared of it. Perhaps something

to use against her when she acts out of character. What do you think, Bas?”

“You do have a point, my lord.

”

They talked some more. About Nyssa, although they knew her as Emilia. Then they

talked about the Pack's affair, a little bit about Thalia, then they parted ways - and

the Alpha a happy man.

The first day passed, the second day passed, and Nyssa remained in the dark room.

The Alpha, according to personal plans, wasn't ready to bring her out. What he was

ready to do, in fact, was visit her to see how well or badly she was faring.

He moved through the corridor with Thalia who begged to go with him.

Together, they listened to screams and anyone who was near the Alpha could tell

his satisfaction from the smile he had on his face.

“Bastian was right about Emilia

having a voice for making a noise, Thalia. What do you think?”

“He was right, Zevran. Listen to her cries.

”

One snap of his fingers and the lights went on. The gate demarcating light from

darkness was caused to open, then they could see each other.

“Look at you, my poor

maid.

” The man mocked.

“How has it been? You can talk to your Alpha.

”

“Just let me go—

” Nyssa begged.

“Please.

”

“Please?” Zevran was shocked.

just beg me?”

“Did she just—

” He looked at Thalia.

“Did the bitchThalia spoke.

“She did, my lord.

”

“That's unbelievable, Thalia. I don't believe it.

”

“I don't want to be here.

” The pleas came again.

“I'll serve you as a maid would.

Take me away.

”

“Don't rush me, Emilia. What did you say?” Zevran moved even closer.

run away. Why should I believe you're suddenly submissive?”

“You tried to

She didn't speak.

“That's what I thought.

”

He moved away a little.

“You may already know this; the guards will shut the gate soon Emilia.

” He looked

at the guards, ready to give the order.

“You have not spent half the time I planned

for you in the darkness.

”

He saw the horror in her eyes.

“Enjoy your stay here while it lasts.

” She begged as

he snapped his fingers, while the men shut the gate and turned off the lights.

“Good

girl you are, Thalia".