Adelina's pov:
The days go by very slowly and boringly when you are a prisoner. I spent most of my time sleeping and resting to regain my strength. The whole time here, my thoughts were pessimistic and dark about my future in this pack. This was no way of life. These rules were absurd! The whole thing was absurd! Staying here under these conditions was absolutely madness! Although I grew up disciplined, I was always free in acting, thinking and living. I don't think I will ever be able to adjust to this oppressive new life.
The day my sentence ended as the guards informed me, came. Two guards picked me up and carried me to my room. I couldn't walk even if I wanted to. I had four days to eat. For the past few days, the guards only brought me one bottle of water a day and nothing else. Since then I have been involuntarily fasting thanks to our generous Alpha!
When the guards left me alone in my room, I used all my strength to get up and take a quick shower. I was so dirty I stank. After I washed myself, I lay down on my bed and darkness came over me.
When I regained consciousness, I felt too weak to open my eyes. I heard people talking and saw a light in front of me. Am I dead and if I am how it did happen? I remember taking a shower and lying on my bed. How did I manage to die? When I opened my eyes all I could see were bright white lights above me. "Doctor, doctor she's awake, she's awake" a woman's voice was heard.
A figure began to approach me. When he got close enough I could make out his features. He was a tall and very handsome man with brown hair and beautiful warm green eyes. He looked worried and relieved at the same time.
-"How do you feel Adelina"? He asked me in concern.
"How on earth does he know my name?" I thought to myself.
-"I feel tired...but also good....how...how .... did I end up here?" I managed to ask.
-"An omega found you unconscious in your room and called an ambulance. They brought you here to the hospital. You were very weak and malnourished. You were out for four days. I also checked your medical file and found something very strange for a werewolf. You are anemic, did you know that?”
- "Yes doctor, I know. I was diagnosed with anemia when I was two. The doctors told my parents that I would get rid of it at my first shift but in all likelihood I still have it. No one knows why I still have it, but I've finally learned how to live with it and not let it affect my daily life!”
-"That's exquisite! I mean and strange too. Please, I would like to search it more and run a few tests, if you allow me of course. I assure you it would be only for research purposes".
-"I don't see why I shouldn't doctor..........I am quite comfortable here. Besides I don’t have something to do at the moment" I said in amusement that made us both laugh.
-"Excuse me where are my manners? I'm Alex Stone, nice to meet you" he said and offered me his hand for a handshake which I happily returned.
-"Adelina Mac Arthur. Nice to meet you too sir."
-"Just call me Alex" he pointed with a smile.
-"Alex then...." I said and smiled back to him.
The moment was interrupted by a throat clearing. Someone was in the room, too.
-"Am I interrupting something?" Maximus' familiar heavy voice echoed in my ears followed by a low growl.
He stood in the doorway with both arms crossed in front of his chest. His face was rigid. Still, he looked great in that black night suit he was wearing. His gray eyes were on fire and he looked irritated. Maybe he was, probably due to the fact that as Alpha and my only relative here, he had to come and check on me. However, all the days I was in prison he did not appear for a minute. He made it clear to me that he was not interested about me. I didn't really mind. Why did he come now? He will definitely keep up appearances and show his pack that he cares about everyone even a newbie.
He took a few more steps into the room. His alpha power spread everywhere. His face, though stiff, looked tired as if he hadn't slept in days. I wondered what he was doing.....probably something "amusing" with his arrogant mistress.
-"Alpha” Alex said bowing in respect and continued “No, of course not. I was informing Adelina for her condition"
-"Adelina?” You mean Miss Mac Arthur" Maximus scolded and continued "So is she well? Can she leave now?"
-"Yes, she is stable but I would like to keep her in the hospital for a night or two to run some more tests".
- "What kind of test?" he wondered. It was obvious that he did not like this turn of events. I guess it spoils his plans to imprison me once again……
- "I am sorry Alpha I cannot reveal this information: Medical confidentiality" Alex said making a small grin.
-" How dare you? Do you know who you're talking to? This woman is my... she is my..." he couldn’t finish the sentence….Of course I am unwanted for him.
- "She is what Alpha?" Alex faced him with a courage that surprised me. He respected Maximus but at the same time he showed signs of defiance, as if he was not intimidated by his position or his manners.
Maximus cleared his throat and continued. Although he seemed angry at Alex's defiance, he did not punish him. As if something was stopping him, but what? He was capable of punishing someone for less than that… Why did he make an exception with Alex? What was Alex holding him with?
-"She is a member of my pack. I must know" Maximus explained in a strict way.
-"I am sorry Alpha even though she is a pack member she is not obliged to inform you about her health status. She can do that only if she wishes you to be informed. Do you want that Adelina?" Alex said addressing to me.
Maximus casted warning glances to Alex which didn’t affect him at all. He continued staring at him with arrogance.
- "No, doctor I don't want it. I don't even like his presence here. It upsets me. I want him out of my room immediately!" I finally said.
I didn't want Maximus to know anything about me, especially the secrets that make me vulnerable. I knew he would use that as another reason to justify my rejection. I’ve already have enough. What is more, I didn't want him to find out about me. For what reason? He didn't care. No, I won’t do him this or any other favor. I don't intend to help him build his image on the rest of the pack.
-"How dare you? Do you want to be jailed again? Or would you prefer some more drastic measures to learn to respect your superiors?” Maximus threatened me.
-"And how about you? What measures do you think suit to your situation?" I talked back.
-"Careful Miss. You swim in deep waters" he told me menacingly trying to control his temper.
-"I know how to swim" I talked back.
-"Do not cross the line with me. You know what the consequences will be…."
-" Am I the one who cross the line? Really?" I asked angrily.
-"Please let's all calm down. Alpha, Adelina is not in a good mental condition yet. As you were informed she has been out for four days. So please don't push her and give her time to recuperate".
-"Ok. Whatever..... I’ve spent way much more time than she really deserved" he said derogatorily.
And with those venomous words and his stern face, he rushed out the room. How does he always manage to make me sad? Why is he so mean to me? What did I ever do to him? What is his problem? Even if he does not want me, why is he treating me so disparagingly?
Adelina's pov: The days at the hospital went by very quickly but also very pleasantly with Alex doing every test he knew and always managing to make me laugh. Unfortunately, he didn't get to know why I was still anemic even though I was a werewolf. We may never know. I was discharged from the hospital and returned to my dim room. The first week was not difficult for me to follow Maximus’ rules due to the fact that my body was recovering and I preferred to stay in bed all day. But as the week went on and I began to feel well and healthy again, staying in my room proved to be very hard work for me. Fortunately, I didn't see Maximus again since the day he came to the hospital. I just can't understand him. If he had already chosen a woman for his Luna why did he bring me here? What was the reason that compelled him to reveal that we were mates that day to my pack? If he hadn't said anything then, probably no one would ever know. It's crystal clear to me from the way he treats me that I'
Adelina's pov:After this unpleasant meeting with Maximus and his mistress in the afternoon, I decided to lock myself in my bedroom and take my dinner there. I'm sick and tired of seeing them always being playful and not keeping their hands to themselves. If I hadn't seen them so many times, I wouldn't have thought that Maximus is so effusive! With everyone else he is so restrained, so severe and serious. He never laughs or jokes about anything, while most of the time he is rigid and strict. He must be very much in love with her to act so differently around her. I think the game is already lost for me. The smartest move is to accept that Maximus will eventually end up with her, despite the bond between us. I think the Goddess this time made a very serious mistake.-“ Maybe she put a spell on him…” my wolf intervened into my head.-“Yeah sure that’s the reason…..” I said sarcastically.Anyway, I can't keep crying over spilled milk or getting my hopes up for Maximus. I have to move on wi
Adelina's pov: It's been two months since the initiation ceremony and I'm still trying to adjust to my new life. The good thing is that working at the hospital gave me the opportunity to meet new people and make more friends like Marisa, the Hospital's Executive Secretary. Marisa is 22 years old and we have a lot in common. Apart from being the same age, she's all alone here like me, having lost her parents in a rogue attack five years ago. Since then she has been under the protection of Maximus as she told me. Yes, I know, I would never have imagined that Maximus could care about anyone but himself, but apparently, against the odds, he does. The best thing is that we both have the same hobbies like shopping and working out. We became good friends very quickly and since then we spend most days together. As for Maximus, all this time I rarely see him. This is something I did on purpose. After much thought I've come to the conclusion that Maximus is a midsummer night's dream for me. I
Maximus' pov: It is eight o'clock at night and Adelina has not returned home yet. It is the sixth day in a row that she's doing that. Her work has ended up hours ago and yet she has not appeared. I cannot understand what is happening to her. What is she doing? I am waiting for Christopher, my Beta and also my best friend to give me information about it. Chris and I grow up together and he is one of the few I trust completely. He is very straightforward and loyal. Apart from Jina, Chris is the only one in the pack who knows that Adelina is my mate but unlike her, he is completely opposed to the way I treat her. I always take his opinion into account, but not this time as I don't believe it is the right one. He works emotionally and not logically in this matter. A knock on the door was heard interrupting my train of thought. Chris has finally arrived. -"Alpha good evening" he told me in a stern way. -"Good evening, Chris. Oh my....all those years I know you, calling me Alpha always fo
Adelina's pov:I could not believe what happened a few minutes ago. Maximus was furious about my imminent rejection. Tonight everything became very clear to me. He is an arrogant and selfish person without interest or care for others and especially for me. He did not bring me here because he wanted to develop a relationship with me so that we could be true mates, but because it was the most convenient thing for him. He wanted to have me closer in order his wolf to have the ultimate power and defeat any enemy appears in claiming the throne. How I could be so blind to believe that he would act differently? I have heard the rumors about him. I sort of knew who he really was, yet I followed him like a schoolgirl. I shouldn't have any hopes about him. For me he is definitely over. Tonight, I realized that I have to go on with my life. Waiting for him is of no use, it only manages to make me stay still and have no prospects for the future.Alex called me several times that evening. With tea
Adelina's pov:-"Follow me", Dimitri said and headed to the training field. The training field was the size of a football stadium. It had an area with painted circles on the ground, where the man to man battles took place. Also there was a big table with plenty weapons laying on, from medieval to modern, such as knives, swords, shields, axes, bats, guns with silver bullets, machine guns, revolvers, rifles and others.In the free area many warriors were training. Dimitri told them to stop and line up. They followed immediately. He asked one of them, I think his name was Gregory, to step forward. A very tall and muscular man came forward. He made the acquaintances and ordered us to fight.-"You will fight in three rounds that gonna last a total of thirty seconds. Twenty seconds in your human and ten in your wolf's form. While you are human, you will fight only with your body the first ten and the next ten you are allowed to use whatever weapon you like. You aren't allowed to shift until
Adelina's pov:Maximus went to the bar, put some whisky and headed to his chair. He sat, took a sip from his glass, raised his head and looked at me in a stern way. I kept my gaze to him too. I wasn't going to back off. For the first time since I met him, I was feeling confident with myself in front of his appearance. I don't know if it is due to the adrenaline of the training or because of my decision to kick him out of my life. We stood there in complete silence for a couple of minutes. The office was dark; the only light was coming from the small green desk lamp. My mind took me back to my childhood, when I was afraid of the dark. I thought back then, that if I fell asleep, a monster would appear and eat me. So every night, before I lay down on my bed, I always checked under my bed, the closet and any other place I thought the monster would be hiding. So I felt safer and managed to sleep. Tonight, after so many years, I am still afraid of the dark, even though I am no longer a chil
Adelina's pov:The next morning I woke up alone in my bedroom. The sun has already risen and rays of light illuminated the room with the colors of the dawn. Although I feel extremely happy I cannot remember how I got here. All I remember was that I fell asleep after me and Maximus made love last night.Maybe he brought me here in the middle of the night and I thank him for that. If I continued to sleep on the couch, I would wake up feeling at least in pain. My mind is flooded with memories of the previous night where his sweet caresses and kisses filled my body. Everything was amazing! He was so tender, so gentle and caring! Oh my Goddess! I feel so happy, so complete! I never imagined that Maximus could make me so happy after these months of coldness and indifference. I never imagined he would be so careful and kind to me. Maybe his previous behavior was due to the fact that he did not want me to know how much I influenced him. He actually showed me his true feelings. Many times he s