I make my way to the Alpha's room, my hands trembling as I try to keep my grip on the letters.
I don't even have my face covered, so he will know what I look like. Oh, Moon Goddess, why couldn't Rosemary just assign this to someone else?
I was perfectly happy tucked in the corner of the kitchen washing dishes.
My nerves are getting the better of me as I get closer and closer to his room. The weight of the letters in my hands seems to increase with every step.
My trembling hands fumble with the letters. One slips from my grasp and flutters to the floor. I curse under my breath, quickly picking it up and straightening it out. Taking a deep breath, I steady myself and knock on the door.
A few moments pass, which feel like an eternity, but the door doesn't open.
Hmm...maybe he is not inside.
I turn the knob and the door opens with a slight creak. I cautiously enter the Alpha's room, and when I look inside, it's empty.
The space is dimly lit, with only a faint glow from the moonlight seeping through the partially drawn curtains. The absence of the Alpha raises my confusion and leaves me uncertain of my next move.
I take a moment to compose myself, clutching the letters tightly in my trembling hands.
Okay, I am overthinking this. I should just put the letters on a desk and leave this room as soon as possible! It's a blessing that the Alpha isn't here right now.
I set the letters down on a small coffee table and turn to leave but stop as something else catches my attention.
There is another room inside this room!
Wow, it must be nice to have a master bedroom this big, I think to myself.
The other room doesn't have a door, but the entryway is closed with heavy red curtains.
I wonder what's behind the curtains?
Hold on...what am I doing? I need to leave right now before he comes back! Who cares what's on the other side of the curtains!?
I turn around to leave, but a soft growl stops me in my tracks.
My heart skips a beat as I slowly turn my gaze back toward the source of the sound. It is coming from the room behind the red curtains.
I know I need to turn around and leave, but my feet seem to have a mind of their own.
Something in that room drew me to it, so I found myself walking toward it and pulling the curtains apart.
There, in the center of the room, lies Alpha Xavier, fast asleep in his majestic wolf form.
But I can't move. I am captivated by him. He is just so...beautiful.
Every detail of his form, from the sleekness of his silver fur to the rise and fall of his breathing, seems to pull me in deeper. It's as if time stands still, and I find myself unable to tear my gaze away from his captivating presence.
Watching him wakes up something deep inside me, awakening a primal connection to the wild and untamed.
I can't stand here all night, I realize.
I take a deep breath, grounding myself in the reality of the situation. The Alpha's sleep must remain undisturbed, and I better get back to work.
But then, my luck betrays me again.
My foot accidentally brushes against a lamp, causing it to topple over with a clatter. The sound echoes through the room, shattering the stillness of the moment.
Oh, hell!
Alpha Xavier lets out a thunderous growl and wakes up from his deep sleep. "WHO IS IN MY ROOM?"
My body freezes, and my mouth goes dry. I keep my back turned on him.
Alpha Xavier rises from his bed, his majestic form towering behind me. The power exuding from him is palpable, his wolf instincts heightened as he assesses the situation. I can feel his breath at the back of my neck, leaving me feeling exposed and vulnerable.
There is no escaping now. I invaded his personal space and now I will pay the price.
Summoning whatever courage I have left, I finally manage to find my voice, though it trembles as I speak. "I... I apologize, Alpha Xavier," I stammer, my words barely audible. "I... I was assigned to deliver these letters to you. I didn't mean to intrude... I... I'll leave immediately."
"It's you. The maid from earlier, whose face I still haven't seen," he says. "I recognize your voice."
Fuck my life.
"It wasn't me. I am not her...I mean..." I stutter away. I don't even know why I am trying to lie at this point.
"It was you! Turn around so I can see your face," Alpha Xavier orders.
I can't refuse his orders. I have to do as he says!
With my heart pounding in my chest, I slowly turn around, my body trembling with a mixture of fear and anxiety. I keep my gaze down, making my long hair fall to my face, covering it slightly.
"Sweet lord, will you look at me properly? What is wrong with you, girl?" Alpha Xavier barks at me.
Oh, no...he is getting angry!
"Sir, I mean, Alpha. I don't think I am supposed to look you in the eyes because your position is so high and important and I am a low-ranking maid," I blabber on. I am making these rules up as I go on and hoping for the best!
"That is the dumbest thing I've ever heard. What century do you think we live in?" he growls.
I bite my lower lip and slowly start to lift my head. I have no choice. If I try to stall more, he will get too angry and punish me, so I might as well listen to his command.
Maybe this won't be a problem. It's not like he met me before, so he wouldn't recognize me or anything, right?
I will be fine. Everything will be fine!
I lift my head and look straight into his eyes.
Our eyes lock, and I feel like I can hardly breathe. Alpha Xavier's piercing gaze holds me captive, leaving me transfixed in the moment. The intensity radiating from his eyes is so potent that it sends shivers down my spine. I can sense a flurry of emotions swirling within him, yet he remains silent.Why is he not saying anything?"You," he says huskily. "You are..." he stops talking again. My heart pounds in my chest as it fills with dread. Has he recognized me from the other pack? But how could he?He clears his throat. "Remind me your name again.""It's Sylvia, Alpha," I say meekly."Sylvia," he repeats, his voice filled with a mix of curiosity and intrigue. I peer into his eyes, searching for any sign of recognition, but there is none. I only notice a subtle shift in his gaze. There's something else lingering in his eyes, something that goes beyond recognition. "This is very strange, Sylvia, but I can't quite track your scent. Are you not a werewolf?""Of course I am!" I exclaim.
"What happened here?" Rosemary demands, but I don't know what to say. I'm still not sure how I made a mistake with the clothes. I could swear I put bleach in there and nothing else!"I don't know...I don't know how it happened. I put all white clothes there but...""She is a liar," Amelia sneers before I have the chance to finish my sentence. "She did this out of spite."Out of spite? What is she talking about?"That's not true!" I protest. "Why would I do something like this on purpose? I like it here!"Rosemary crosses her arms and gives me a stern look. "Then explain to me how this happened. And don't lie to me."I take a deep breath, trying to calm down my racing heart. "I'm not lying. I put all white clothes in the washer and added bleach. I don't know how they all turned pink."Amelia scoffs. "That's ridiculous. You're just trying to cover up your mistake."I feel a surge of anger inside me, but I try to keep my voice steady. "I'm not lying. Maybe someone else put tainted the cl
In the kitchen, I see the chef has already started cooking. He looks up at me and smiles kindly, and motions me to come forward."You are the new girl, right? I am James," he says.He is quite handsome, I think to myself. He has a strong jawline and a neatly trimmed beard that adds a rugged charm. There's a mischievous sparkle in his eyes as he smiles at me."Yes. My name is Sylvia. Rosemary asked me to come help you," I inform him."Great to have you on board, Sylvia," James replies, his voice warm and welcoming. "Rosemary mentioned that you have some kitchen experience. That's fantastic! We can definitely use an extra hand today."He gestures toward the stove, and I see something boiling in a big pot. "We're preparing a special menu for tonight's event, and things are starting to get busy. Let me show you what needs to be done."We work side by side for a bit, and I notice James is pretty skilled in cooking."What are the things you can cook, Sylvia?" he asks me as he throws some sp
Alpha GabrielWhat do you do when your pet bird escapes its confines and soars to freedom? You hunt her down with wild determination, enraged that she dared take flight. When you catch up to her, you rip her wings from her body with a vengeance, taking out any chance of freedom. And that's what I plan to do when I catch my soon to be bride, Victoria. Think she can hide from me forever? I don't fucking think so. Ha! I will find her and when I do, she'll wish she never tried to run away from me!But I will have to admit, she is a sneaky little thing. She slipped past all my guards and somehow still managed to stay hidden. It's been a few weeks and I'd been looking for her everywhere, but even my keen sense of smell can't seem to track down her scent.I decide to visit her parents in the dungeon this evening. They claimed not to know where she is, but I could see through their lies with ease; those bastards were determined to protect their daughter from me at all costs.As I make my wa
I manage to avoid Alpha Xavier for one more day before fate decides to mess with me again. It's as if the universe has some sick sense of humor - no matter how hard I try to keep my distance from him, he always manages to find me. This girl just can't catch a break around here!Just like today when he summoned me out of nowhere.I knew better than to question Alpha Xavier's orders. He was the leader of the pack, after all, and my survival depended on this pack."Are you sure he is asking me to do this? Wouldn't Molina be a better fit for this?" I ask Rosemary, not because I like Molina. Far from it since she has nothing but mean to me but because her eagerness to serve him kept me away from him.But Rosemary shakes her head. "He specifically asked for you by name."I hold back from groaning out loud. My heart sinks at the thought of being so close to him. I have been trying so hard to stay invisible and avoid any attention from the Alpha Xander as much as possible.This is the opposi
"Why do you look like you just got transported into another world?" Alice asks me as I stumble back into the house. "Hmm?" I ask distractedly. My head is still swimming from that kiss earlier."See? You are not even listening to me. What's wrong with you, girl?" Alice barks at me, snapping me out of my dream world. I hesitate. Should I tell her about Alpha Xavier kissing me? I didn't have a lot of friends here, but Alice has been nothing but nice to me since I got here, so she could be considered my friend. "Something happened," I say quietly.Alice narrows her eyes. "What happened?""I went to the bathhouse earlier to meet Alpha Xavier, and he..." I stop. "He what?" Alice asks, her eyes glinting with curiosity."He gave me a promotion as his personal maid," I say, still hesitant to tell her about the kiss.Alice claps her hands together. "Oh my god, Sylvia! That's amazing! His personal maid? That is such an honor. Why don't you look more excited?"I shift uncomfortably, avoiding A
I quietly enter Alpha Xavier's room and take a moment to compose myself. I remind myself to stay calm and confident, ready to fulfill any request he may have. I knock on the door, my heart pounding in my chest."Come in," a deep voice responds from inside.I push open the door and step into the opulent room. Alpha Xavier is seated at his desk, engrossed in some papers. He looks up as I enter, his piercing blue eyes meeting mine. My breath catches in my throat, but I quickly regain my composure."Good morning, Alpha Xavier," I greet him with a polite smile.He nods in acknowledgment, his expression unreadable. "Sylvia, you are here on time, he states, his voice commanding and curt."Yes, sir," I reply, keeping my voice steady.Alpha Xavier studies me for a moment before nodding again. "Very well," he says. "You can start by bringing me a cup of black coffee."He is acting cold, I think to myself. He is acting as if the kiss yesterday never happened.I sigh. It's probably for the best.
This isn't the first time I have been undermined by my peers. Oh no.Just because I look like the weakest wolf of the pack doesn't mean I am just some useless broad to mess with because, you see, I have skills that go beyond having wolf powers. Since a young age, I have had a knack for mixing potions and herbs to create powerful concoctions. My mother was a professional apothecary, and she taught me everything she knew about the art of magical alchemy. I quickly became her apprentice and grew to be an incredible alchemist in my own right.I can whip up almost anything with whatever resources we have in our area at the time. When I arrived here, I made sure to use my skills to make the perfect concoction that would help me hide my scent so I could stay hidden. And now, it's time to use my skills against Molina and Amelia so I can teach them a lesson!I have my potions filled up with the wolf pelt essence of my wolf pack. This essence was made from the wolf pelts of all the old wolf