The Guides

The rain had eased up by the time we reached the pack, and the sun started beaming through the clouds. The light combined with the dampness of my dress left very little to the imagination as I was paraded through the streets to the whoops and hollers of the crowd waiting to see the Alpha’s new Athena. I prayed to the Moon Goddess that the heat I felt in my cheeks didn’t show. I doubt she can hear me, though; my wolf had been suppressed by the silver band firmly attached around my wrist before she even had a chance to make an appearance. 

I stole a glance at the mansion we were approaching, tall, grand, and imposing. Just as cold and inviting as my new owner. I saw Alpha Cain leave his carriage before untying the rope binding my wrists from his carriage and leading me by the rope up the cold steps to the main entrance. He handed the rope to 2 women in plain blue uniforms before instructing “have her ready and in the chambers by 6.” 

“Yes, Alpha Cain,” they replied before taking me inside. They lead me through the grand mansion. The inside was decorated beautifully with deep woods and gilded touches. Intricate tapestries hung on the walls, telling stories of centuries gone by. I made a mental note to study them in the future, if I got the chance. I was led up 2 flights of stairs and down a long corridor before finally arriving at a small room. The room was simple, with a single bed with floral bedding. A bookcase stood in the corner displaying a few books. Finally, there was a desk in the corner, with an empty journal and a few quills. On the wall next to the bed were two spaced-out, narrow, gothic-shaped windows. Next to the desk was an open door that led to an en-suit where an already drawn bath waited, steam gently rising from the top.

“What’s your name, dear?” one of the lady’s asked in a voice softer than I was expecting.

“Thea,” I whispered, keeping my eyes down.

“It’s okay, you can look at us. My name is Miss Clearway, and this is Miss Waters. Alpha Cain assigned us to be your guides. It is our duty to ensure you are healthy and strong enough to serve our Alpha. Do you understand what your duty is here?”

“Yes, Ma’am. I'm here to fulfill the Alpha’s needs… sexually,” I said, feeling my face flush.

“Good. And you understand why this is a need you must fulfill, rather than his Luna?”

“The Luna is a co-leader of the pack. She trains the warriors and commands social events. And, when the time comes, she will bear the future heir of the pack. All honorable Alphas respect their Luna too much to act out their true fantasies on,” I said, echoing the words first said to me when I learnt of my fate.

“Correct again. You’ve had a long morning, sweet. You should go bathe. We have a bath ready for you just through there. Take your time, wash yourself properly. You’ll be seen soon enough, and appearances matter here, and, when you’re ready, come back in here.”

“Yes, Ma’am,”