Chapter 4

ELARA

Breakfast turned out to be splendid.

The maids, all covered in Wolf's masks, served me lots of meals like I was royalty.

It's the first time I'll be eating such a feast without having to pay for it. Why this special treatment towards me?

"Feeling okay, Elara?" Beta Boris asked me from behind.

I didn't even know that he was present. He left the dining room after bringing me in. Didn't know when he returned. 

I hope he didn't see me eating because that'll be embarrassing.

"Yes, thank you, " I appreciated, facing Boris.

He hummed at me and said, "Feel free to explore the mansion, my lady. As Luna said, if you need anything, just let us know."

"I'll keep that in mind, " I said, carefully rising to my feet. 

He soon leaves the dining room while I follow him from behind, but slowly.

My eyes lingered from one corner to another. I couldn't help but admire the beauty of this mansion.

But why am I here? I still haven't gotten an answer to my question.

"Even if I want to ask, who will answer me? " I asked, walking through a different part of the mansion. 

Not too far, I noticed a man standing ahead with his back to me, gazing at a large picture of that sweet Luna from earlier. 

"Maybe I should ask him. There's no crime in trying, " I decided, making my way to this fellow.

When I called his attention, my heart was swept away when the fellow turned around to face me. 

It's Alpha Rayel! 

His eyes fell on me when I halted at his front. What can I say? 

I felt my heart beating fast, seeing that his eyes hadn't left me. How will those beautiful eyes leave me when I'm the one who calls his attention? 

I have to say something.

But to utter a word became a problem.

My feelings for this Alpha began growing in my heart. I ended up blushing with a smile without uttering a single word. 

This is embarrassing.

"Just pull yourself together," I encouraged myself.

Finally composing myself, I greeted Alpha Rayel with a Hi. But instead of a response, what I got from him left my heart pounding in fear.

He glared at me like I had done something wrong to offend him.

"Maybe he's angry about something. I don't know if I should still ask him or not."

But I need an answer to my question. I mean, I'm in a strange land far away from my home. All I want to know is where exactly I am and why I'm here.

Having no choice, I decided to proceed further with my question.

Before I could speak, Alpha Rayel said, "You are a guest and not a member of my home. Stop acting like this is your place. " He glared at me, walking past me coldly.

His action left my heart beating fast.

"Did I do something wrong?" I wondered, turning around, and watching him leave.

His tone of voice shook me deeply. I wasn't expecting such a response from him. It made me sad.

"I know this is not my home, that's why I'm asking for answers. He didn't have to be mean. " I sighed, walking ahead, trying to wipe out Alpha Rayel's angry tone from my mind.

. 

A week after finding myself in a strange land, no one has given me an answer to my question. 

I asked the masked maids for help in knowing where I was, but they all stayed quiet, ignoring me.

I also asked a few guards of the mansion who came into the building for one work or the other, but none of them paid any attention to me. 

It's almost like I was invisible, even though they can see me.

This got me so fed up that I didn't know who else to ask anymore. It's almost like everyone is avoiding me or something. 

Why is no one willing to help me out?

"Oh, Elara! " I heard Luna Hazel's voice from my right-hand side. She stood at the entrance of a room, waving at me to come over. 

I hesitated at first, wondering if Alpha Rayel was there as well. This week, I've noticed his strange behavior towards me. It's almost like he hates me and it frightens me.

"Come dear. There's something I want to show you, " Luna Hazel said, stepping back into the room.

Having no choice, I joined her and found the room free of Alpha Rayel. That got me relieved. 

"I have so many clothes here. Just got them today from the boutique," She shared, showing me all the beautiful dresses.

"These are for you, " She said, giving me the most beautiful dresses there. 

"Oh wow, thank you, " I appreciated, feeling a spark in my heart.

"Anything for you my dear. Oh! Take these shoes as well. They will match well with all these attires, " She said, showing me all the shoes she got. 

Her sweetness, her lovely nature... Why is she so nice to me? 

Ever since I found myself here, Luna Hazel has been the only one who drew nearer to me, showing me so much love and care.

She's like my mother.

Maybe, just maybe, she can help me out here.

"Luna, " I called.

"Yes, Elara?" She answered, looking at me.

Knowing how sweet she was, I had no fear of holding back.

I asked, "Where am I?"

Her smile slowly faded away, staring at me with seriousness in her eyes.

"I've been asking everyone for a hint on where I am, but no one wants to tell me anything. You are more understanding. Can you please tell me where this place is? What pack is this? " I asked.

The one I thought would give me an answer, suddenly laughed and shoved my question aside.

"You are such a sweet girl, Elara. Oh yes! We'll be having a feast tonight. I'm the one cooking." She laughed.

Not her as well.

Why is everyone keeping me in the dark? 

Why won't anyone tell me exactly where I am?