Chapter 7 

Calm green eyes stare at me as he steps inside,his well built,large body radiating dominance. I feel like sitting up straight in my seat and then the need of standing to give him respect. And I do so. He waves his hand. "No need. Sit down." He orders and I do so, again. It is as if I walk on his command. Though considering my history, I have been working on pretty much everyone's command. Who really cares what I want to do? He strides towards me and stands tall above, making my small figure look up at him, literally craning my neck. "I hope you understand that this place is only temporary. Do not get used to it." He says in his loud voice, making me shiver. I believe this is the type of power the King Alpha should hold in his voice or else no one would obey him. 

"Yes, King Alpha." I say, more loudly than required. 

"No need to call me that. When it comes to addressing me, you use Sire when nobody is around. And when people are around,you call me Alpha. That is all. Try to always keep your voice low or else I will cut that tongue of yours." He does not shout, but the intensity of his warning goes down my spine. This is not going to be easy. 

"Yes, Sire." I say, my head bowing down. 

"Good." He scratches his stubble,his eyes anticipating something. " I thought to not give you this room at all. But I have my obligations since I had to portray you as my marriage trial in front of others. Questions might arise if things go wrong. But like I said before, do not get used to it. Or it won't take long before I throw you into the basement." 

"Yes Sire." 

"Next, do not disturb me or try to make conversation with me. I will be the first one to initiate the conversation. And do not try to enter any of my personal space until you are called for." 

"Yes Sire." 

"That is all. The maid Olive will guide you on what you need to do. Follow her properly." He moves away from me, clearing some air for me to breathe. 

"Y-yes Sire." 

He does not respond and walks away, until his steps stop in front of the door. "Also, another thing." I look at him curiously. What now? Don't breathe? "Do not think too highly of yourself. Just because I am letting you stay here does not mean you get to play your cards on attracting me. I, for this instance, am never going to fall for a scum like you. Remember that." E wals away in his glory and I sit here with my heart sinking into the cushion. I understand that he is rude, but he takes me just like my family did. Worthless. 

Tears start to swell up in my eyes, but I wipe them away. I have heard it so many times from the people around me, it makes me believe that I am worthless after all. At times I feel like taking my life for it. Why live this life when I have zero value? My real parents left me because they did not want me, my Aunt and Uncle treated me like a maid and now the King Alpha is treating me like garbage. I don't get why people have a problem with me. Only Mariam is nice to me. I hope I can keep in touch with her through the phone since I don't know if I will be allowed to step out of the palace gates. Now that I think about it, these beautiful, costly furniture feel like nothing more than bait food. 

I sigh and hop on the bed. Maybe sleeping will help. The soft, maroon mattress makes my body seep into it. No matter, they are just temporary, but atleast I get to enjoy something. There is a knock at the door and I sit. " Come in." I never wondered that I would get this kind of privacy here,since back where I used to live, my door was thrown open every time. I wonder how it did not break by now. 

The door opens and a brunette maid walks in with a trolley. The smell of tomato sauce and cheese waffles my nose. My stomach starts growling already as I have not eaten anything since yesterday. The maid puts the trolley in front of my bed and then looks up at me. Her curious brown eyes stare at me for a while and I smile at her nervously. 

"Eh, h-hello. I am Olivia." She says, looking everywhere except me. 

"Oh, hello. I believe the—umm—" What name should I call him? Sire?

"You can call him Sire in front of me. I know about it." She looks up at me and I sigh.

"Okay. I believe Sire put you in charge of me?" 

"Yes. I brought your meal." She hands me a plate of pasta dipped in tomato sauce and grated cheese as toppings. I start drooling over this. Never in my life did I see a whole meal like this. I always used to get leftovers and somehow survived. 

"Wow. Thank you." I smile, feeling like keeping this plate as a souvenir. It looks too good to be true. Should I even touch it? 

"Eh, you should eat it." Olivia hands me a silver folk and I flush in embarrassment. 

"Thank you." I take it. 

"Let me know once you are done eating, Ma'am. You can call me through that phone." She points at the landline that sits on the bedside table. 

"Yes, sure, sure." 

She gives a small bow. "I will take my leave then." And she walks out of the room, leaving me with my despair and a handful of delicious pasta. I take one bite carefully, hoping to not disturb the dressing of the dish. The smooth and hot sauce immediately melts into my mouth and the tangy flavour hits my taste buds at a different level. This is the best food I ever had! I should just give my gratitude to the person who cooked it. He or she must be very talented. But then again, they are the chefs of the Alpha King. The thought of him makes the flavours in my mouth die down. I did make it upto here. And in no way am I going to follow my mother's command. But how on earth, am I supposed to impress a man like that? 

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