It was a long and bumpy ride filled with dread. I didn’t know these men or where they were going but as long as they took me far away from Red Lake, I didn’t mind. It may be foolish and impulsive but desperation blinded me as I hid among their luggage. They had a means of transport and I needed a me

One thing I learnt after a week of working in the Alpha King’s palace was that no matter the place, the treatment for those like me remained the same.“You’re telling me you’ve scrubbed this floor?” The girl who was in charge of showing me the ropes of the job glared down at me as I scrubbed the ban

“This – This ‘thing’ is your mate?” Scarlett was the first to break out of the shock that we all felt. I had to crane my neck to see the face of the prince standing in front of me.“I’ve waited so long to meet you.” He took my dirty hands in his. A big smile tugged at his lips but his eyes remained

“Why – Why should I lie for you when there’s – there’s nothing in it for me?” I swallowed down a thick lump in my throat as he stared unblinking at me.“You are arrogant.” That damn word again! “Stubborn," he added. "Do you not know who I am? When your betters tell you to do something, you do it wit

“What is wrong with you?” An irritated voice devoid of warmth asked.I laughed at my pitiful situation but then choked on a gasp, tears streaming into my mouth. I had a month to get used to this feeling but it was a new and unfamiliar kind of pain. One I knew I would have to deal with for as long as