Chapter 49 Chapter 48
Amaris.
A worried expression crossed his face for a moment but he blinked and it was gone. He nodded, placing his hands behind his back. "Very well, then. I've heard what you have to say and I am willing to wait." He said and a feeling of relief washed over me. "Thank you, Amaris," he said, his voice filled with genuine appreciation. "For giving me another chance. This time, I'll do whatever it takes to prove myself to you." He said, his voice solemn.
With those words, we continued our walk in comfortable silence, the sunlight casting a warm glow upon us. A corner of my lips twitched but didn't quite form a smile and we walked, each of us lost in our individual thoughts. Finally, he came to a stop, gazing at me tenderly.
"I have to go now." He announced, taking a step towards me and I felt my heart skipped a beat. "W'll definitely talk much sooner." He muttered, his voice dropping a few notes. Lowering himself, he placed a kiss on my cheeks. A soft gasp escaped my lips at the act but I tried not to act affected by it. He stepped away from mez turning around and walking away, the butterflies in my stomach going on a rampage.
I watched him go, unable to help the blush that stained my cheeks and, a flutter of hope danced within me. Dear moon goddess, I just hope I'm making a right decision.
Evelyn.
If I could close my eyes and disappear to anywhere else in the world, then I absolutely would have done so right now. I want to be anywhere but where I'm heading to right now. The air in the palace corridors felt heavy with tension as I made my way towards the Alpha King's chambers. Dread coiled in the pit of my stomach, twisting and turning with each step I took.
It had only been a few days since my last summon, a night that still haunted my every thought. The memory of his touch, his dominance, lingered on my skin, leaving me feeling both violated and trapped. I couldn't escape the memories of our last encounter, the overwhelming sense of helplessness, and the mixture of pleasure and pain that he always inflicted on me.
I couldn't push away the summons, no matter how much I wished to avoid him. Being in his presence was becoming lethal for me. As I approached his chambers, the grand doors loomed before me like a gateway to my own personal hell. Swallowing tightly, I brought up my hands to knock at the door, waiting for a reply. It came and I felt my heart sink to the floor.
Taking a deep breath, I pushed open the doors and stepped into the dimly lit room. The scent of leather and musk filled the air, a reminder of the Alpha King's presence. He sat behind a large oak desk, engrossed in his work, radiating an aura of authority and dominance, his piercing gaze fixed on the documents before him.
I remained on the threshold, my heart pounding in my chest. The memories of our last encounter flooded my mind and I trembled, resisting the urge to ball my hands into fists. The way he had taken pleasure in my pain, the way he had asserted his dominance over me and dismissed me after he was all done. I felt a mixture of fear and anger, a turmoil that threatened to consume me.
Summoning all the courage I could muster, I walked towards him, my steps hesitant and unsteady before lowering myself to my knees before him. I could feel his eyes on me, his gaze like a burning flame that seared into my soul. I kept my head bowed, my eyes fixed on the floor, a sign of submission that I had learned to adopt in his presence.
"Master" I spoke softly, my voice barely above a whisper. "You summoned me."
"Hmmm..." He murmured, not taking his eyes away from the document he was writing in. I stayed like that for a long time, just kneeling while he worked, the silence in the room deafening. Cold sweat broke all over me as I waited him out, my heart palpitating. My thoughts were a whirlwind of emotions, a complex web of feelings that the Alpha King stirred within me and I struggled to make sense of all of it as I knelt there.
Finally, the Alpha King diverted his attention to me, his eyes narrowing as they met mine. His intense gaze sending shivers down my spine, I did my best to stay unfazed as I met his gaze, my heart racing. There was a flicker of something in his gaze, a mix of desire and possessiveness that had me breathing faster than normal. I could see the hunger in his eyes, the hunger for power and control.
"Evelyn." He began, looking away from me. "You're aware of the Moon goddess festival that is fast approaching, aren't you?" He asked and I nodded before changing my mind.
"Yes, master." I muttered, balling my hands into fists.
"What are your wishes it for it?" He asked and I snapped my head up to look at him, stunned by the question.
"W-what!?"
I said, what are your wishes for it?" He repeated, his voice low and tinged with anger.
"Oh..." I mumbled, trailing off. Heat flooded my cheeks and I looked away, avoiding. "I'm not particularly expecting anything on that day." I answered. He cocked his head to the side and I was forced to come up with another answer.
Racking my head for one, I opened my mouth to speak. Although I knew that my response will provoke a reaction from him that won't be favorable for me, I said it anyway. "I-i wish for a mate... A mate that will save me from you, your torment." I blurted out and immediately felt the temperature drop in the room.
A sardonic smile hit his lips as he glared at me. He stood up from his seat, slowly turning his back to me as he began speak. "Well, if that happens, I'll be sure to get rid of that mate." He said as he walked closer to me and I shrunk into myself at his domineering aura. "Because you can only belong to me. No one else. You're my property. Mine." he said, his voice dripping with arrogance.
His words cut through me like a knife, reopening wounds that had barely begun to heal. I fought to keep my composure, to hide the turmoil that raged within me. He reached for me, grabbing my chin to turn me to face him, his eyes changing colors as he glowered at me. "Don't you ever forget that." Tears stung my eyes but I blinked them back, refusing to crumble just yet.
"Y-you can't say that. I can never be yours." I stated, my voice quivering as I glared at him.
"We'll see about that." He murmured, stepping away from me. My head fell back down and I took in a shuddering breath, my heart hammering in my chest.
"Get on the bed."