*Jane*I watched the cup being placed on the table, as I smiled.“I don't know if you like drinking coffee so I was a little hesitant when preparing it.” She folded her fingers, obviously waiting for me to say something.Glancing at her, I chuckled. “Of course, I love drinking coffee a lot.” I replied.I wasn't lying, when I said I love drinking coffee. In fact, when I saw the cup of coffee in Mara's hand's, I had almost thought she knew what I loved.With a lightened heart, I walked over to the cup of coffee and drank half of the cup.After drinking, I cleaned my mouth for any coffee stain, Dropping the coffee cup back on the table, I faced Mara. “Was my sleep a light one?” My question was a sudden one.I knew it was unexpected, but I couldn't clear the thought of me sleeping just for a few hours.“Huh?” Mara eyebrows raised, staring at me almost like a fool.Was there something on my face? My hands moved to my face, to know if there was still any spilled coffee. When I couldn't fe
*Jane*I turned to Mara, looking anxious and in panic. “Who do you see at the dinning?” Mara was stunned looking at my expression, but she nevertheless replied to me. “It's Alpha Damon.” “Really?” My voice seems like one, that was expecting to hear no.It was obvious now that I wasn't the only one seeing him. Meaning, he truly was at the dinning.My heart sank even further, like a pit that has no destination.“Why are you looking pale?” Mara asked, bringing me back to reality.With my face directed at her, I could clearly see her worried looking face. Well, it wasn't her fault that she was feeling this worried, afterall my expression also wasn't in any way fine.“I'm fine, Mara. Just ignore my facial expression, I'm really fine.” I tried, assuring her.Mara didn't believe me entirely. She wanted to say more, but I saw her sigh, while holding back whatever it's she wanted to say.At this moment, I breathed in and out. Although I was still as anxious as ever inside of me, I knew I sti
*Damon*It wasn't until the question was asked again, that I angrily snapped out from what I was thinking.“Why aren't you having your meal?” With those sharp eyes of mine, I glared at Zeeb. “What's the matter?” My voice was dripping cold, and obviously showing out my displeasure. I don't know why Zeeb sometimes always acts senseless, with no reasoning.Can't he clearly see I was having a thought of my own.“Um, sorry for disturbing me. You may continue.” Zeeb quickly said, after inspecting my mood.I rolled my eyes at him disdainfully. Continue what? He has ruined whatever I was thinking, so how could I possibly go back to it. Foolish Zeeb! I cursed.Zeeb coughed taking a few steps up. I ignored him, and coldly returned my gaze back to my meal.With my eyes on the meal in front of me, I could only eat in reluctance, with my side eyes, glancing at her discreetly.*Jane*With my mouth chewing on every delicacy my spoon could touch, the smile on my face kept widening more. I couldn't
*Damon*I glanced at her, feeling annoyed by her clinginess. Irritation filled my eyes as I contemplated pushing her hands away from me.Just as I was about to act on my irritation, my gaze unexpectedly landed on Jane.With a furrowed brow, I noticed Jane throwing glances in our direction. She seemed somewhat pleased.Wait, why was she wearing that expression? No one had done anything to upset her at the moment, so what could be the reason for her mood?Was… it that she was jealous!As those last words escaped from my mind, my eyes widened looking stunned. Her expression towards Emily seems kinda weird and I could only link it to being upset about our interaction.Seeing this expression of hers, I continued to indulge, in whatever nonsense Emily was performing. “Here, have this one.” She passed another meal to my plate, and I simply let her go ahead, even though I was feeling irritated.But, what I'd my thoughts were wrong? What if those looks in her eyes weren't because of jealousy?
°Jane°I hadn't done anything to her in the garden; instead, it was she who wronged me. However, the intense glare from Alpha Ryker and Adira made me realize that I had been unfairly portrayed as the villain.Feeling troubled, I sighed, unsure of what to do next.As an Alpha, Alpha Ryker held significant authority, dwarfing my own importance. If I were to face punishment from someone of his stature, it would spell trouble for me.The only person I felt could stand up to him was Alpha Damon, but he appeared completely indifferent. He didn't react to the situation, even when I sought help in clarifying things to Emily.Gosh- what nonsense mess have I gotten myself into?I could only get up, and plead to Alpha Ryker; he might listen to me, and see I wasn't in the wrong but his daughter.Just as I was about speaking, Mara held my shoulder, making me pause.Turning to her, I asked. “What's it, Mara?” Mara didn't reply at first. She moved closer to my ears and whispered. “Don't bother tryi
*Jane*At that moment, the memory of being pushed by them faded from my mind as I focused on contemplating my escape or a potential plea.But no, I couldn't bring myself to plead with these arrogant and prideful individuals. Even if I did, I doubted they would listen.As I strained my brain for a solution, I heard Alpha Ryker's calm voice. "Have her dragged out onto the floor for a good hour," he ordered.His words sounded disturbingly casual, as if what he had just commanded was perfectly normal.The thought of being dragged across the floor like a sack of flour filled me with dread; I could already imagine the aftermath, with my body covered in scratches from the rough ground. This man's lack of humanity was appalling.My heart tightened, as I kept gulping down my empty throat.Even if I decide to go with my plan by falling unconscious, would I still be spared?No, I would rather be awake, with my eyes open.The three hefty men glanced at me in unison, after hearing Alpha's Ryker or
*Jane*My mouth involuntarily opened, but I quickly snapped it shut. It wouldn't bode well for me if I were caught expressing disbelief at Alpha Damon's decision.My eyes glanced at Alpha Damon to check whether he had that frost look on his face, but surprisingly, he didn't have any of those looks. He still remained in his unreadable expression.I began to wonder why he was this calm after hearing this.Beheadings? But why haven't I experienced all this I'm hearing about him before. Firstly, Mara shared something that had once happened before and now I'm also hearing another from Alpha Ryker.“...”What exactly is this King Damon?!It was at this moment, I saw Zeeb step forward. He had those polite and calm expressions on his face. “Alpha Ryker, do you need me reminding you, never to question king Damon?” I gasp at this word. Fine, I knew he spoke calmly to Alpha Ryker just now, but this tone was in no way near calm. Or should I say it was calm but yet I felt a threatening and danger
°Jane°Adira barked, her eyes shaped with glaring disdain and hatred.Mara clenched her fist, trying to remain calm. She inhaled and exhaled, before she could regain her calmness.Even though she wasn't pleased with the family of three, there were few things she could do to vent her anger.I couldn't help but feel upset by my uselessness of not being able to confront them.Alpha Ryker ignored Mara and Adira, and instead asked Emily hurrily. “Is that really what happened? You mean you stepped on her hand wasn't intentional?” Emily lowered her head, perhaps out of guilt, but she still nodded. “Yes, my feet mistakenly stepped on her hands.” She repeated,I almost coughed blood out, from disgust, at her words. What a liar!King Damon's questioning voice came in. “What did you do when you stepped on her feet?”Emily was stunned by the question, and without thinking much, she replied casually. “I did nothing, after all it wasn't intentional.” It was as if what she had just utter was absol