All Chapters of Young Man's Taboo Partner : Chapter 1 - Chapter 6

"Is anyone home?" I couldn't stop myself from saying those words. Soft. Not much real sound. The dark room didn't say anything. It didn't happen. I got out of bed on the narrow one. The cold air hurt my arms. A small cloud of my breath could be seen in front of me. The little window still had a black outside. Not any birds. There are no steps. The thick silence that always came before dawn. I put my legs over the edge of the bed. I could feel ice under my bare feet on the wooden floor. Not even a twitch. It's been years since I flinched. I put my hands on the old dress that was stretched out on the stool. The same grey stuff. The arm has the same patch. It was cold, so my fingers were shaky as I put it on. It hurt my skin to touch the fabric. The belt wasn't going to slip while I worked, so I made it tighter. Then I used both hands to pull my hair back and pinned it up. It's not reflective glass. I didn't need it. I already knew how I looked. Not fat. Weary. It's easy to miss.

The horn was still going off when I slipped off. In the garden, there were sounds. Boots tripped over the rocks. Someone yelled for the gates to be thrown open wide. Someone yelled for the warriors to line up. The whole pack was moving like one big, scared animal. I didn't go to the yard. I went down a small side path that smelt like dust and old grain. The rough wall touched my shoulder. I kept my feet still and my head down. No one called my name. It wasn't time for a helper when the feared Alpha of Blackridge rode in. As usual, the door to the storage room was stuck. I pushed it open with my hip and went inside. I heard the door close behind me. There was darkness all around me. Cool air. The smell of dried herbs, flour bags, and wood that had never been outside in the sun. I leaned against the door with my back and breathed quickly. My hands were still shaking from being in the hall. From the bowl on the floor. Because of Ronan's smile. The pack did nothing and just st

I did not move. Outside the small chamber, Kael's remarks continued to drift along the hallway. Look for the girl. I'd like to see her. I felt someone could hear me through the door because I was so anxious and my heart was racing. Like a hunter who has finally found his desired scent, the wolf within of me was motionless. Her entire being was straining in the direction of that cold, deep voice. There were no more footsteps. Hushed voices were used to give orders. Doors opened and closed. The search was underway. I attempted to think things through while leaning against the wall. They would grab me if I stayed here. Ronan would come and drag me out himself, making the humiliation worse, so I fled to the servant halls. There was no way to make the proper decision. No one ever had any. I hugged the small side passageways as I crept out of the chamber. It felt different now in the pack house. thicker. It was as though the air had become thicker. Normally leaning against the wal