Chapter 2:Trapped with the Cruel Alpha King
The door slammed behind him, leaving me alone in the dimly-lit room with nothing but the shattered vial and an empty feeling inside her.
I didn't know what was going to happen to me, but i knew i couldn't stay here with a man as cruel and heartless as Maximus Blackwood. Moving slowly, i hobbled out of the laboratory and back to my room, my mind reeling from the shock of what had just happened.
Alone in the silence of my chamber, I made a decision: I had to escape.
When the sun rose the next morning, i knew that i had to escape. I looked around my room, contemplating my options. I knew that i would have to be quick, silent, and leave as little of a trace as I could. I needed to go somewhere where Maximus couldn't find me.
Suddenly, a knock at my door jolted me back to my senses. "Mrs. Blackwood?" It was Marcus. "Are you in there? The Alpha King wishes to see you. It's urgent."
I frantically searched my room, trying to think of an escape plan. I spotted an open window and made my way towards it.
"Mrs. Blackwood?" Marcus's voice grew louder. "Is everything alright?"
I looked back at the door and realized that he wasn't going to go.
I took a deep breath, steadying myself. I knew what i had to do.
"I'm coming Marcus," i called out, trying to keep my voice steady. I make my way to the door.
As i stepped out of her room, Marcus gave me a stern look. "The Alpha King is waiting for you, Mrs. Blackwood. You shouldn't keep him waiting."
"I understand," i responded, trying my best to hide my anxiety. "Lead the way."
The walk to Maximus' chambers felt longer than usual. Every step felt heavy, every breath felt like i was suffocating. I knew he was going to punish me for my act the day before.
As we entered Maximus' chambers, I couldn't help but feel a sense of dread wash over me. The room was dimly lit, with candles flickering on every surface. Maximus sat on his throne, staring at me with cold, calculating eyes.
"Mrs. Blackwood," he spoke in a low voice. "I trust you're aware of the consequences of your actions?"
I swallowed hard, trying to keep my composure. "Yes, your highness. I understand."
"Good," he said, standing up from his throne. "Because I have decided to give you a second chance."
I felt a glimmer of hope rise in my chest. Maybe he wasn't as cruel as I thought.
"But," he continued, his voice taking on a darker tone. "You will be closely monitored from now on. Any more attempts to escape or defy me will result in severe punishment."
My hope vanished as quickly as it had come. "Understood," I said, my voice barely above a whisper.
Maximus stepped closer to me, his eyes boring into mine. "And one more thing," he said, a cruel smirk forming on his lips. "I've decided to take a personal interest in your training from now on," Maximus said, his voice laced with malice.
I felt a shiver run down my spine at his words. I knew what that meant - more experiments, more pain, more torture.
But I couldn't let him break me. I had to find a way out of this hellhole, no matter what it took.
"As you wish, your highness," I said, forcing a smile onto my face.
Maximus nodded, seemingly satisfied with my response. "You may leave now," he said, waving his hand dismissively.
I turned to leave, but as I reached the door, Maximus spoke again.
"Oh, and Mrs. Blackwood," he said, his voice taking on a more sinister tone. "I wouldn't try anything foolish if I were you. Remember, there are eyes everywhere."
I felt a cold sweat break out on my forehead at his words. I knew he was right - I was being watched at all times.
I couldn't help but feel a strange attraction to the Alpha King. Despite his cruelty and harsh words, there was something about him that drew me in, something i couldn't quite explain.
Days turned into weeks, and i was subjected to the daily abuse of Alpha King Maximus. He would come to my chambers and demand that i perform my duties, berating me if i didn't produce results quickly enough.
Titus was no better, often using his position of power to harass and intimidate me. I felt like a prisoner, trapped in a life that i never asked for.
But despite the abuse, i couldn't help but feel a powerful attraction to Alpha King Maximus. I knew it was wrong, knew that he was treating me terribly, but there was something about him that made me heart race.
One day, while i was cleaning her chambers, i overheard a conversation between Alpha King Maximus and his trusted advisor, Marcus.
"I don't understand why you're so hard on her," Marcus said. "She's just a young woman who's been thrust into a terrible situation."
Alpha King Maximus snorted. "You know as well as I do that women are nothing but trouble. They'll do anything for money and power, and I won't be taken advantage of again."
I felt a pang of sadness at his words.
" I'm not like the other women you had been with, i genuinely cared for him despite everything you had done to me Maximus" I thought disappointed.
But before i could dwell on my thoughts, I heard Alpha King Maximus say something that made my blood run cold.
"I don't know why I'm so drawn to her," he said. "There's something about her that I can't resist. It's like she's under my skin."
My heart skipped a beat." Could it be possible that he felt the same attraction that i did?" I wondered.
Just as i was about to ponder this further, Titus burst into my chambers, his face contorted with rage.
"Get up," he snarled. "The Alpha King wants to see you."
I followed him back to the throne room, my heart pounding in my chest. I had no idea what he wanted, but i knew that it couldn't be good.
As I entered the room, i saw Alpha King Maximus standing before me, his eyes burning with an intensity i had never seen before.
"What is the meaning of this?" Alpha King Maximus thundered. "You have been in my service for months now, and yet you have failed to produce me an heir."
"I...I'm sorry, your highness," I stammered, feeling like a child caught in the act of misbehaving. "I'm doing everything I can, but..."
"But what?" he cut me off, his voice rising in anger. "I have given you every resource available, every advantage, and yet you still can't give me what I demand?"
"I...I don't know what else to do," I said, feeling tears prick at the corners of my eyes. "I'm trying my best, but it's not working."
Alpha King Maximus stepped closer to me, his eyes burning with anger. "You'd better find a way," he said, his voice low and menacing. "Or else there will be consequences."
"I understand," I said, feeling like a trapped animal. "I'll do my best."
"You'd better," he said, turning to leave. "I expect results, Mrs. Blackwood. Don't disappoint me again."
Alpha King Maximus continued, "I hope you understand your role here. You are to bear me a son, nothing more. If you fail in that task, you will be punished severely."
I nodded, too scared to speak. I had heard stories of what happened to women who failed to produce a male heir, and i didn't want to find out for myself.
As he walked away, I couldn't help but feel as much or even more attracted to him.
It was like an inner voice told me i've found the person I was meant to be with. This time the instinct was strong and i can't ignored it this time . I was scared of what it could mean.
" No it can't be possible ! No ! No! " I screamed in anger.
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