Aurelia's POV
'When will I get out of here?' I shook my head slightly as the temperature here was unbearably cold. I held my knees tightly to my chin level as I got lost in thoughts.
If I can truly pass all the trails set by him and prove to him and his people that I can be their Luna. That would be so lovely.
I held my chin happily as I felt them burning up.
'Don't tell me I am blushing? Just the thought of me standing by him addressing his people as his Luna alone makes me excited!' I screamed inwardly as my back came into contact with the soft bed.
I sighed heavily, staring at the white ceiling. It was quiet all around. Not even the familiar sounds of crickets were heard.
With my clear vision I was able to see things around. I turned to face the wall as I kept on thinking about all the things that I will have to go through to make it up to him.
"Kekeke," I laughed mischievously but it came out foolishly to my ears.
I rolled my eyes and was about to keep up with the fantastical thoughts when I felt the mate pull again. I jolted out from my bed like my butt was on fire as I dashed to the door and placed my right ear on it.
I heard him speaking to someone and I frowned.
'Who was he talking to?' and the next thing that happened was retreating footsteps.
My shoulders dropped and my mood got spoiled. I thought he came here for me.
Taking a deep breath to stop these negative thoughts. I sat on my bed as I stared at the door with an unenthusiastic look.
Soon a knock rang out at the door and my head jolted towards it.
'Did he come back?' I thought inwardly, but then the scent was different from his. This one was feminine and has this thing I couldn't describe.
"Come in," I replied, and soon the knob twisted and the door was opened. I stared at it waiting for who it was and that was when I saw a beautiful slender lady with long dark hair staring at me softly.
"Mm… hi?" She smiled at me and then walked inside the room. Somehow she gives me this vibes that makes me feel uncomfortable.
But… I guess she's not a bad person after all she came here freely. I am sure he knows about her coming here.
I crossed my fingers, placed them on my chest and then pointed it at her.
'How may I help you?' I thought inwardly, I do not know if she got it or not but the next thing that happened was her sitting beside me.
She smiled at me then said:" Oh? You don't talk? It's fine. I was instructed by Alpha Dante to come check up on you. I hope that is fine by you?" She tilted her head sideways, giving me a bright smile.
I found myself drawn to her smile and subconsciously I nodded to her question like I was in a spell.
She smiled then that was how she started examining me. It got to a point that she had to take a sample of my blood for whatever thing she wanted to do.
We talked about a lot of things and it didn't take long before she got ready to leave and I stared at her quietly.
"Everything here is fine and perfect. I'll take this sample and make sure I get a cure for this, okay?" She smiled at me and I nodded. I wanted to ask her a lot of things but right at this point I was too invulnerable.
I watched her leave and the sounds of her heels resonated like melodies in my ears.
Was that a skill of hers? I do not think so.
I shook my head as I stared at the ceiling and at the place she sat before. Subconsciously, I touched my neck and hissed out painfully.
I've been so excited and everything that I forgot that I had bruises on my neck. She should have noticed right?
I asked myself.
Nah, maybe she did but she decided not to bring it up thinking that she wasn't in the position to ask.
I shook my head slightly then collapsed on the bed tiredly.
I haven't stayed here for long and I do not know much about this place. But somehow, I have this connection to live here and not go anywhere else.
I don't know if I should thank my father for selling me out or should I be sad that I am living in another pack as a slave?Well what is the difference between me being a slave here with peace of mind or me being a rag at my own home with troubles all around?
I asked myself these questions multiple times and the more I asked the less I got to understand why?
I sighed heavily as I stared at the ceiling, my eyes began to feel tired. They have seen and experienced things that they shouldn't have.I closed my eyes for a second which then turned to hours as I drifted into the Neverland.
. . .I didn't know how long it had been but soon a blazing alarm woke me up with a start!
. . .
"Ke..p" I heard a voice but it sounded so distant I couldn't grab where it was coming from.
I was in this endless and boundless space that I don't even know where to place my feet.
"Wake up!" The voice yelled angrily and I jolted awake coughing heavily. I looked around confused, my eyes shut instinctively when they saw the brightness around.
Where am I?
I asked myself as my eyes slowly opened and I got a clear view of where I was. I was in some kind of lab?
I questioned myself. Wasn't I in a secluded place? What am I doing here?
"You are awake. Thank goodness. I thought something bad happened," I heard Danciana's voice beside me and I turned to her confused.
'When did I get here? What's going on?'
"I know you might be confused about all that's going on. I'm sorry, you have been unconscious for hours even when I came in to check up on you and I found this strange. So.i had no choice but to bring you here to my lab," She said apologetically to me.
" I do not understand you? How many hours have I been unconscious?" I was confused."And why?" I added.
" You have been unconscious for 16 hours now. And… the cause of it is still unknown but I saw something strange in your system. I think that will be the cause of it," She said and my heart tightened.
" 16 hours?!"
Aurelia's POVI stared at her dumbfounded by the revelation. What does she mean by that?"I don't really understand. What's going on?" I said to myself as I stared around. I noticed the various instruments around, even those I wasn't able to recognize.She left where I was and headed to a machine that looked like a scan."I found some virus in your system when you were unconscious and i think they have a hand to do with all of this," She replied as if she knew what was going through my mind.Virus? What virus was she talking about?"Is it contagious?" Fear was written all over my face as my lips parted hard to say those words bit by bit.A chuckle rang out then she turned to me."If it was really that contagious the lord would have been the first to contact it. Tell me…," She paused as she said this and my head tilted sideways in confusion.What does she want to ask from me? I thought inwardly as I kept on staring at her."What is it?" I asked. I felt a gush of cold wind brush against
Aurelia's POV"Why aren't you asking about your people? Aren't you curious to know if they come looking for you? Or if they missed you? Since you came here you have never shown any reluctance to leave. I wonder why it's so?" He threw hundreds of questions at me and I don't even know which one of them I should answer first.He shot me a look and a frown replaced his cold expression. He stared at the door and then at me."Aren't you coming in?" He asked, coldly. Subconsciously I flinched back and held the door.A smirk crossed his lips but that was all he didn't do anything.Why was I shivering? Am I that scared of him or what about what he said?My people came looking for me but why? Am I not the insignificant princess again? What more do they want from me?I let go of the door, took a deep breath and then strode inside the room with silent steps. I looked around and noticed the well furniture room.There was a shelf at the end of the room and the curtain was loose preventing the light
Alpha Dante's POV"What is to report all about?" I asked her immediately, I saw the fragile girl leaving.Danciana stared at me with an expressionless gaze."It's about one of the warriors in the pack. I noticed that he has been injured internally and it's affecting his inner beast," She kept the file on the desk and pushed it towards me while still maintaining eye contact.I ignored the look she gave me as I don't have the luxury to explain myself to people."How did this happen?" I asked her and she shook her head then said."Either one of the enemies during the last confrontation used a forbidden tool on him and that's why he has been like this for weeks now. I am afraid if we don't find out what tool was used on him. He is going to die," She stated calmly.My fist curled into a fist as I read the report. I took a deep breath and then fell into deep thoughts." What about Lucas?" I asked."Where is he and what is he doing concerning this matter?" I asked and she smiled."I've not
Alpha Dante's POV I stared at Aurelia, my voice tinged with a mix of amusement and superiority as I delivered the words I knew would sting. "Your mother doesn't want to see you again," I told her, a smirk playing on my lips. Aurelia's eyes met mine, a flicker of hurt and confusion passing through them before she shifted her attention to the book she held in her hands. She began writing in it, her pen swiftly gliding across the pages, as if seeking solace in the act of putting her thoughts into words. Her silence grated on my nerves, and I couldn't resist taunting her further. "So, you still want to go home, huh? Even if your mother doesn't want you?" I let out a loud, mocking laugh, relishing in the power I held over her emotions. It was satisfying to see her discomfort, to witness the cracks forming in her resolve. Curiosity got the better of me, and I leaned in closer, narrowing my eyes at her. "What do you think you'll find at home, Aurelia? A warm embrace? Love? Acceptance?" My
Alpha Dante's POVI focused my attention back on the document spread out before me, the weight of responsibility pressing upon my shoulders. The room fell silent after Aurelia's departure, but I could feel Danciana's gaze fixed upon me. Curiosity got the better of me, and I looked up, meeting her intense gaze. There was a hint of concern in her eyes, as if she had sensed something amiss."Why are you staring at me like that?" I asked, trying to maintain a composed demeanor.Danciana hesitated for a moment before gathering her thoughts and responded, "I'm sorry, Alpha Dante. It's just that you seemed distant, lost in your thoughts. I wanted to make sure everything was alright."I sighed inwardly, appreciating her genuine concern. "I appreciate your concern, Danciana," I replied, offering her a small smile. "But rest assured, I'm fine. We have important matters at hand, and it's crucial that we focus on our duties."Danciana nodded, her eyes still fixed on me. "Of course, Alpha Dante. I
Aurelia's POVI quickly jumped up to my feet the moment I heard the room door open. My heart raced in my chest as I stood trembling, hoping it wasn't Alpha Dante coming to punish me for trying to escape earlier. But to my relief, it was Danciana, the pack's doctor, who entered the room. She approached me with a kind smile, asking how I was doing and how my night was. I desperately wished I could answer her verbally, but my voice had been taken from me.Danciana handed me a book and a pen, signaling for me to scramble my response upon its pages. I took the pen with shaky hands and wrote down that I wasn't fine. She glanced at my words and nodded, understanding the weight of my suffering. "It's normal for you to not be fine, Aurelia," she said softly, her eyes filled with empathy. "You have a mate who doesn't care about you, who only wants to hurt you." The truth of her words struck me deep, and I trembled at the realization of my predicament.Danciana closed the door, creating a sense
Danciana's POVAs Alpha Dante left the room, a wave of relief washed over me. I had just finished a conversation with Aurelia that could potentially have serious consequences. I couldn't help but wonder if Dante had overheard our exchange. Although his demeanor seemed unchanged, I couldn't shake off the nagging feeling that I needed to err on the side of caution.I turned to Aurelia, who was still writing her response on the book. I knew I had to play it cool, so I smiled and said, "Aurelia, let's continue this conversation another time. I think we both need a break right now. We can start the speech therapy class later, alright?"Aurelia paused, her gaze flickering between me and the book. She seemed slightly puzzled but nodded in agreement and wrote in the book. "Sure, Danciana. I understand. We can pick up where we left off later. Take care of yourself, okay?""Thank you, Aurelia," I replied, trying to mask my anxiety. "You take care too. We'll make progress together, I promise." W
Aurelia's POVI sat on the cold, hard floor of my cramped room, feeling the weight of exhaustion seeping into my bones. My mind was clouded with a mix of fear, frustration, and desperation. Each passing day felt like an eternity, and I yearned for freedom with an intensity that consumed me.Suddenly, the familiar sound of the door clicking open snapped me out of my reverie. I looked up to see Lucas, one of the pack members, entering the room carrying a tray of food. He placed it on the small table and announced that my meal was ready. The aroma of warm, nourishing food wafted through the air, enticing my senses.I rose from the floor, my body aching and protesting the movement. With weary steps, I approached Lucas, who stood there watching me. As I reached him, I mustered all the courage I had left and gently placed my hands around his neck, standing on my toes to bring myself closer to him. His eyes widened with surprise, and he cautiously asked what I was doing.My heart pounded in