My workload in the Pack House had significantly increased. It felt as if I was being punished and I didn't know why or what I had done. mistress Mary hardly ever looked me in the eye when she talked to me anymore. all the other servants were behaving weird and I was still trying to piece together what was happening.The Queen had not called for me again and I was beginning to get worried. I was still thinking about what she had said and I was quite confused about what my next move would be. Was it wise for me to tell Weston about everything? He was my best friend once and right now we are more than that. but there is a gap between that that still confuses me. He has been with me physically. But was he using me? Was this just a temporary release for his stress in his upcoming meeting ceremony with seraphina? We have not talked about it. and I feel that the both of us were just afraid to bring up that topic because of what it would mean“ alondra!’’ the voice called out from behind me c

I had spent the last 30 minutes banging at the door yet no response. I was not convinced that my stepmom and stepsister are already asleep. as I walked away shivering in the cold and rubbing my arm, I decided that there was only one place I could go. and so I decided to run. It was late in the night, almost midnight and the streets were empty. The Pack was asleep. no one was going to open the doors for me unless the doors were never closed to begin with. it didn't take me long to reach the pack house that was. there was a girl standing at the entrance and when he saw me he got up immediately and blocked the door.‘ are you on night shift on something?’’ he asked immediately as he looked at me swimming irritated.“ alondra?’’ the alphas' voice sounded as the guard in front of me changed his approach and bowed his head. I looked back at Weston trying to fight back the tears.“What's wrong? Why are you outside at this late hour?’’ His question, seeming to anything that broke me up, made

“For a split second I was convinced I was in love with you but when I looked at you I realized that I was only infatuated with how much of a good best friend you are. I have never happened romantic feelings for you Alondra Greene.’’ The words sliced into my chest like an arrow sent from a distance. What made it hurt the most was that I hadn't even expected search cruelty to come from him.“ you are the last person I expected to hurt me.’’ I let her out clench my fists as I walked towards the door. I felt as if my world was spinning. I didn't want to deal with this. I wanted to lock it at the back of my mind and forget about it completely. that would have been better for me right? Because if I chose to completely forget about it then I wouldn't need to deal with it or the pain that it came with. I started sneezing the moment I opened that door and a cold breeze hit me.“You're going to get a fever.’’ He says as he pulls me back into the room and shuts the door.“ I don't want to be a

Hidden behind a thick cluster of rose bushes. The conspirators, unaware of our presence, had grown suspicious. They had heard something—a small, innocent sneeze that had escaped Seraphina's lips. Now, their relentless search threatened to expose us.We exchanged worried glances, fear dancing in our eyes. With every step they took, their voices grew louder, their intent palpable. The stranger's voice carried a chilling determination as he barked orders, demanding a thorough investigation of the area."Someone is here," he hissed. "Find them, or our plan is jeopardized."Our hearts pounded in our chests as we silently moved from one hiding spot to another. The garden, once a sanctuary, had become a labyrinth of danger. We darted behind a row of tall hedges, our bodies pressed flat against the foliage. I could hear my own heartbeat, the adrenaline pumping through my veins.The men's footsteps echoed, growing closer. We held our breath, praying that the rustling of leaves beneath their fe

“Then it’s settled. We bring down the Pierce dynasty in a week. And the key to all this is a simple servant girl. Alondra dies, And the Alpha dies with her.’’The words of the man had created such an uproar inside me. Died? They wanted me dead?“Come on!’’ Seraphina whispered as she got up from the bush.“NO!’’ I rebuked as I tried to hold her down. “They’re gonna catch you hun.’’“Look again Alondra, they’re gone.’’ She exclaimed, causing me to look back into the garden. And it was true, no one was there. It was as if they had just disappeared.“Where did they go?” I asked.“They left a few minutes ago. What’s wrong with you, did you zone out or something?’’ She asked with irritation. My fingers left her hands as I watched her tiptoe out. I remained there, staring into empty space as their words echoed in my mind.It couldn’t be.“Seraphina, wait!’’ I exclaimed as I got to my feet and ran after her. “We have to be careful about this.’’I rushed towards the garden exit where I could s