I woke up because of some smell. I think someone is cooking.
My eyes widened when I realized where I was. Is that all real? I really am alive, still? If yes, I don't know where I am right now. All the memories from yesterday began to go back, I can still feel the pain.
I sat on the wooden bed where I was lying down earlier and searched the place using my eyes. I am really here. I feel so hot right now and my head is aching, maybe because I was soaking wet last night.
I think that person helped me.
"You are awake." I was out of words when I saw a topless man standing in front of me, and he was just wearing a towel on his bottom. I immediately averted my gaze into that innocent table, and what bothers me the most is when I saw what I was wearing last night there. That's when I realized I have different clothes right now.
"W-Why? Who are you?" I asked him. I didn't mean to sound suspicious but I can't control myself.
I was too stunned when he slowly walked towards me, he did not even break his gaze. I know he was too handsome to do such a thing to me but I am still a woman. I need to protect what's mine.
"I was the one who supposed to ask that question." I can smell his mint breath right here, he was too close. "Don't you remember what happened last night?" He asks before looking at me from head to toe.
What is he saying? D-Did he?
"W-What happened?" I asked nervously. I can't properly breathe, his face was just an inch away.
I was literally helpless yesterday but now I am here in this situation.
"You trespassed in my territory, and you even bother me to take care of you." I don't know but hearing those words from him made me calm. I thought there was something more than that, but what? What am I thinking? "What? You think something happened between us?" He asked. He was coldly staring at me but his voice was playful.
I don't know what he was thinking.
"N-No, I… I" I am so embarrassed to be in this situation that I can't even speak. His stare was so overwhelming that I can't think of anything.
"You what?" He asked, crossing his arms. I finally breathed the air I was holding when he stood up straight. I am now looking above.
I guess he's not like what I was thinking. He helped me.
"I am hungry." I just said it and closed my eyes, biting my lips while looking down.
I almost hit my head when I saw him go outside. "What's with you, Analisse?!" I whispered to myself. This feeling is so embarrassing and I can still feel the horse running inside me.
It didn't take 5 minutes and he's back, carrying a tray with bread and soup on it. I feel like I was now salivating just by the smell of that soup.
"Eat." He told me and put the tray on the table. I nodded my head and waited for him to go outside before eating what he prepared for me, and I am sure this is the best soup I ate.
After my not so long breakfast, I went outside the hut and found him cutting some woods using an ax.
"Where are you from?" I made sure I was silent but he still felt my presence.
"I was just… I was just camping but got lost."
"You even waste those words for a lie." He stood up and faced me, the sweat was all over his body. I don't know why but it's just making him more attractive. He looked intently at me as if he was seeing through my soul. "I can smell you, you're a she-wolf. So tell me, what's a wolf doing in here?"
I did not know how to react after that. He simply knew I was a wolf.
"A rogue." I corrected him. He frowned after hearing that. The cold eyes were now filled with curiosity. Does he think I am a villain just because I am now a homeless wolf? Well, that's what the pack thought about me too.
"A rogue, where are you headed?" He asked. I know he will ask too many questions, and I think I owe him those.
"I… I really don't know." I said. "But, how did you know I am a wolf?" I am curious, I don't think he is one of us. He may have encountered someone like me in the past.
"I just know it," he said before sitting down again, continuing what's his doing. "You can stay here for a little longer. I won't mind."
My eyes widened hearing that, I was smiling but it faded as soon as I realized this will be my life from now on. It's official and I can't do anything about it anymore.
I stare at his back. I don't know him at all but I felt like I was somehow connected with this man.
"Can I help with something?" I asked, but he seemed not to hear me so I went near him to check if he was doing something.
But then I saw his face getting red, he was holding his chest like he was in grave pain. He's not making any sound. He doesn't want me to know, I guess.
I tried touching him but he stopped me. "No!" He shouted. I immediately obeyed him. I don't know what's happening, but I want to help him.
"What's happening? What do I need to do?" I asked him. He is hardly breathing right now.
"Just… stay there. Don't move." I nodded my head but I am still worried about him. I can see the pain in his whole face.
I was just trying to figure out what to do when a powerful force hit me, making me stumble on the ground. I looked above and saw that it was a woman who did that.
She glared at me, held my neck tight until I couldn't breathe. I was still on the ground, her on top of me. It was just so fast and she was so strong, I can't do anything right now. I was out of strength.
"What did you do to our prince?!" She asked.
Prince? What prince was she talking about?
"I-I d-don't know…"
"Stop it, Diane."
I looked at that man and saw his red eyes, he is now standing like nothing happened to him. That's when I finally realized he was the prince she's pertaining to.
She kneels down after hearing him.
"Greetings, Prince Sebastian."
W-What really are you?
The man whose arms were crossed was standing in front of me now. I can smell him from here. No one spoke a word since we went inside the hut. I was just staring at those burning eyes. This is the first time I saw something like this. I had seen red eyes before but his was just fascinating. I couldn't take my eyes off of him."Stop staring at him." Diane told me, glaring. She's still trying to look over at me, scared that I might do something horrible, which I have never thought of doing.I still don't know what kind of person they are. "Why are you here?" Sebastian, as Diane called him earlier, asked the woman in front of me.She felt uneasy after hearing him, squeezing her fingers in her palm. She looked so tense. "I just want to make sure you are safe," she said with her most calm tone, far from how she speaks to me. This Sebastian had my curiosity craved. Who is he? And why does this woman seem to be afraid of him?"I don't need your protection." He replied to her. Well, as I can
"Let's go." Diane walked outside the hut but I didn't follow. I was skeptical about moving. I can't find my diary. I don't know where it was. I am certain Sebastian won't bother taking such a thing like that but it's still important for me. I can't leave without it."Hey! Time is running out!" Diane shouted from outside. I closed my eyes. Sweat was all over my body, my hands were shaking. Should I just leave those memories here?I did not respond to her and continued looking for my thing."What is it?" Sebastian asked. He's frowning, wondering what I need in his small hut. "I lost my diary. I can't find it." I told him. "Forget it. You need to leave now." I was stunned when I heard what he said. That's the only thing I have, that's why I can't bear to lose that too. I looked at him and shook my head, then continued searching. The coat and the box containing the food that seemed to have been wiped are still here, but the diary is gone. I sat on the floor and sighed, it seemed that
"Who are you?" I asked. I can feel something strange about him, I am certain he is not just an ordinary man.His gaze shifted at me and grinned as he saw my face."I am not expecting to see the cat who got lost in this area." I frowned. Is he pertaining to me? What's the meaning of his words then?"I am asking you, who are you and what do you need?" My patience got shorter, especially when he smirked."You don't know me but I know a lot about you, and this little fox." He looked at Diane meaningfully. "I did not know Blood Moon pack would give way to a rogue like you. It's a shame, the Silver wolf pack just gave up on someone brave and respects equality, it's their loss. Don't you want revenge?" My eyes widened. How did he know about what happened to me? He is not part of us, the news isn't that fast to grow either since we are far away from others. "How did you know that?" I asked, pointing my dagger at him.He laughed, as if trying to piss me. However, I need to remain calm. I stil
"Blood Moon pack." I mumbled after seeing their base."Except for the members, you are the only one who knows this place." She's pertaining to where we are standing. "We can see the whole area right here," I guess she's saying that I need to shut my mouth and never leak what she trusted in me.I smiled. "My eyes are open but my mouth will stay closed." She then looked at me again with those eyes, like the first time we met. "This is the fastest route. I just could no longer wait to see my home. Don't ever think I trust you now." I nodded my head. I know what she meant after all since I, too, need to be careful of what I am trying to do. "Follow me." After saying those words, she didn't hesitate to jump off the cliff. I was shocked for a moment but when I heard her calling me, I looked down and saw her standing in a hanging stone.So this is what it takes to reach their base. They were really trying to keep the pack safe. Just by moving to their pack, it could take your own life. You
I left the room after washing my clothes, trying to look for Manang Theresa. She told me to rest but I can't do it in this place. I will feel like a prisoner if I do.The small table in the center with different kinds of foods was the first thing I saw. I am not that hungry but the way they made these can make me salivate. However, I still have someone to look for.I shifted my way and went to the door I don't know where I am leading to and opened it just to find a garden full of flowers, but I won't dare to touch any of them, they could poison me."Who are you?" A soft voice asked me. I flinched when I heard it behind me so I turned around, looking at the girl who's wearing very simple but long clothes with a lot of dirt on it. She looks so innocent, her face is small but she has big eyes. Her hair is still silky even though it was messy. I smiled at her. "Hi. I am Analisse, I will be the new servant here. I am looking for Manang Theresa." I think she didn't want to trust me at firs
Solana gazed at me right away after she apprehend what was being said to her. She bit her lips, nervous of the outcome she might face because of Diane.I wonder what she needs from her this time and the one who called Solana was in horror. I smiled at Solana a little. Maybe this is the chance to see the outside. "I will go with you." I told her, and once she heard that her eyes sparkled. It made her less nervous since she will have company.She agreed immediately and we both made our way to the house where Diane was staying.It's not that far from the servants' house since they really need to be here quickly once they are called. I raised my head as I stared at this big house, the entrance has engraved letters on it so I stare at it. Moon Subdue Palace, so that is how this place is called. The outside really has a strong foundation, no wonder royalties live here. Solana's eyes and I met as she nodded at me, telling me that we can go inside now. I followed her until we reached the bi
Not only Diane was found standing behind me, there's also Solana who doesn't know how she will react at this very moment."How dare you!" Diane's voice echoed inside the house, her speed was unrecognizable as she went in front of that lady who's shaking right now. The last thing I knew, she's already holding and gripping her neck tightly. Was she trying to kill her?"Please, Lady Diane. Let her go!" The old lady pleaded, crying out loud but Diane's pity was out of reach.She can't speak anymore, her face became pale while her hands slowly drifted down the gemstone."Die!" She was ready to break her neck when I held her shoulders, trying to stop her from doing so."Diane." I called her. She stopped for a moment and looked at me, her eyes were raging with anger."Did I tell you to mind the business here? Don't act like you're needed here." I nodded my head, slowly and sighed."I am not. But please let her go and explain." After hearing that from me, all she did was smirk. "There's noth
I woke up because someone tapped my cheek, I slowly opened my eyes to see who that person was."Analisse, are you awake yet?" I heard a soft question. When I opened my eyes, I was exposed to the light from the sun's rays. Where am I? I slowly stood up, holding my head when I felt a pain in it. While closing my eyes, the events that happened last night seem to come back to me little by little, are they really? I asked myself. I looked at the person who woke me up, I saw Solana looking worried, what happened? After I lost consciousness, I don't know what happened next. I looked around and saw that I was already at the servants' house, who brought me here? "Are you okay? Do you need anything?" Solana asked me worriedly. I looked at her and smiled, I just shook my head to ease her worry. "What happened?" I asked her. She sighed and sat next to me. "Some people found you unconscious at the entrance of the forest when they were back from a hunt, they didn't know you so they thought y