Chapter 2

ELARA

This is so confusing. What happened to my home?

"How is this possible? How did I end up here? " I pulled myself out of bed with my headache, standing in the middle of the room I was in, hovering my eyes around.

"Where's stepfather? Why am I in this place? How did I get here?" I asked, spinning around slowly to see my environment. 

"Dinner. We were having dinner and..." I tried to remember everything that happened last night, but nothing.

All that clouded my head was a frame of me having dinner with Stepfather and...

"That was all. That's the last thing I remember." I gasped, having a sudden realization.

"Did, did stepfather..."

A click came at the door from behind. I turned around and noticed a lady wearing a wolf mask on her face, stepping into the room.

She first took a glance at me, before dropping the white towel in her hands on the bed.

"Excuse me, please. Where am I? " I asked, feeling nervous to approach her. 

She said nothing to me but left the room at once, locking me inside.

"What is happening? " I took a heave of breath, feeling hurt over what was taking place.

I carefully walked towards the window, recalling Alpha's words to my stepfather. He advised him to get rid of me. Was stepfather's sweet nature yesterday all a plan to get rid of me? 

Standing before the window, I could see large buildings and vehicles moving about on the road from afar. From my view, I could tell I was in a large mansion.

The surroundings outside had a large opening, with guards moving about.

This doesn't look like my pack. This is a different place entirely. But where?

Again, I heard the sound of the door clicking. I turned around and saw the door opening, followed by a tall man, stepping inside. 

"You're finally awake. That's good," He said to me.

"Who are you? Where am I? " I asked, hoping for an answer.

"I am Beta Boris. Do get yourself dressed. You'll find your clothes in that wardrobe and the bathroom on the left. Breakfast will be served in no time, " He said, ignoring my second question. 

He leaves the room but doesn't lock it up like that masked lady. 

"Get dressed? " I navigated my gaze to the wardrobe he pointed out and approached it. Opening it, I found a lot of beautiful and expensive dresses inside.

The beauty attracted me because I've never had such beautiful attire in my life.

"Who owns this place? " That question came into mind, as I hovered my eyes around, taking a red dress from the closet, and heading for the bathroom. 

. 

After some minutes, I was escorted out of the room by the masked lady, who just stayed silent like some kind of spirit. 

I followed her from behind, scanning the large interior of this mansion.

I need to know where I am. 

"Here she is, " I heard from downstairs, directing my eyes below. 

The moment my eyes fell down the staircase, my heart skittered at the sight of a handsome man, standing next to a beautiful lady.

His charm struck my heart deeply, getting me all curious to know who this handsome fellow was. 

"Is he the one that owns this place?" I asked within, climbing down the stairs.

His eyes remained on me. It's almost like he was smiling at me. That got my cheeks turning red and I had to take my eyes off him at once. 

"Pull yourself together Elara. Remember your goal here. Find out where you are and what's going on. " I sighed.

Arriving below the stairs, Beta Boris, as he had introduced himself, said to the handsome man before me, "Alpha Rayel, this is our guest, Elara."

This is so strange. The Beta already knows my name. I know I didn't tell him my name. But what amused me more was the fact that the charming fellow before me was an Alpha. 

His eyes fell on me once again as he welcomed me into his home.

The thought of asking him my troubling questions vanished at once. All I could feel was nothing but a strong connection between us both.

His golden eyes glittered at me like diamonds. His fragrance sent a thrill within my body, causing me to crave a touch from him.

"Goddess! I think I'm in love with him! " My face flashed knowing how I felt towards this handsome Alpha.

This can't be happening, but it feels just beautiful. 

"And this is Luna Hazel, Alpha Rayel's wife. "

Luna? Wife? Gosh! He's married.

I felt broken knowing that the man I was attracted to was already married and his Luna was standing beside him. 

I thought she was his sister or relation. His charm blinded me to see that she was his wife.

"Welcome Elara. I hope you feel at home with us, " Luna Hazel said, taking hold of my hands sweetly. 

I managed to smile, stealing a glimpse at her husband. He had his eyes on me and it only made me feel weak within.

"Consider yourself a part of this family. We will attend to all your needs. Whatever you want, just tell us and we'll give it to you, okay? '' Luna Hazel smiled at me.

Looking at her, I could see she was a sweet soul. Even though I'm a total stranger, she's ready to take good care of me.

"Goddess, forgive me. Here I am lusting after her husband's charm when she's making so many plans to make me happy. I can't allow these feelings to dwell in my heart. But for a second..."

I lifted my eyes back at Alpha Rayel. His gaze was still on me, causing my innocent heart to bleed in sadness and yearn for his touch.

"For a second, I thought he was my mate. I felt a strong connection between us, but I don't know if that's the sign every wolf sees when they come face to face with their mate. Is that the same with me?"