Fear, constant, blood-draining fear. That’s what I was feeling—the kind of fear that makes your heart sink, your stomach twist, and your body shake violently. Right now, I was wishing for death itself, and trust me, anyone would too in this situation. Maybe defying the Alpha wasn’t such a good idea after all. I was incredibly ashamed.
After last night’s episode, the Alpha practically threw me onto the bed in my new room and stormed out, slamming the door so hard on his way out that it almost broke off its hinges. It was all a blur, but also very clear to me that he had looked scary as hell.
Thankfully, I managed to fall asleep despite everything, but unfortunately, today was another day. I woke up feeling like shit, and sadly, I remembered everything that happened, including the fact that I had gotten myself into deep trouble. I regretted waking up at all. Why did he even save me if he was going to kill me anyway? I brushed my hair off my face with my hand. I still remember the look on his face—it was like he was about to rip my head off.
The fact that my wolf wasn’t talking to me didn’t make things any better, and I was really worried about her. I got off my bed and stumbled into my luxurious en-suite bathroom. I took a long, hot shower to help get rid of the hangover. I slid down the walls slowly until I was sitting on the floor.
The shower was huge—big enough to fit more than ten people. It was crystal white, including the tiled floors, and had double French doors. If anyone walked in, they would definitely see my naked form crystal clear, which would be totally embarrassing.
After sitting in the shower for a long time, I decided I couldn’t hide from Jake forever, so I wrapped a white towel around my body. Everything in the bathroom was white, making the room feel almost regal.
The towel wasn’t exactly comfortable since it only reached my mid-thighs, but then again, it wasn’t clothes. I squeezed the water out of my long raven-black hair and dried it with another white towel. I looked at myself in the mirror by the sink and sighed. I had bags under my eyes from lack of sleep, my hair had grown long enough to reach my waist, and my skin was looking a bit pale. I looked terrible.
I left the bathroom and entered my bedroom. My heart nearly stopped when I saw none other than the Alpha sitting at the edge of my bed. He looked as breathtaking as always, but that wasn’t my concern at the moment. I didn’t know what else to do, so I did the only thing that came to mind. I ran back into the bathroom and locked the door behind me. I let out a long breath and backed away from the door. Maybe I would have to hide from Jake in here after all.
“To say that’s the stupidest thing you’ve ever done would be an understatement,” Nina commented. I was a bit annoyed at her little remark, but I was glad to hear her in my mind again. I sighed. “I know, okay? I couldn’t think of anything else,” I said, sitting on the toilet seat. “I hope he’s gone.” Sadly, less than a minute passed before I heard Jake’s firm voice outside the door. I gripped the toilet seat as he started speaking.
“Are you going to come out now, or do you want me to do this the hard way?” he asked, but I didn’t answer. “Okay, the hard way it is.”
I didn’t know what he meant by the hard way, but I had a feeling I wouldn’t like it. One thing was certain, though—I wasn’t coming out of this room anytime soon. My hope shattered when the door swung open with such force that it looked like it might break in half. Jake looked down at me with a bored expression and a frown on his face. I knew my eyes were wide, my jaw was hanging open, and I probably looked like I had seen a ghost.
He walked toward me, and I had nowhere to escape. He grabbed my arm, albeit softly, and made me stand. He was way taller than me, and he looked very intimidating, especially since my shoulders barely reached his chest, and my head was below his jaw. I felt so tiny and vulnerable. He dragged me out of the bathroom in silence while I stared at the floor as though it were the most interesting thing in the world.
When we reached my bedroom, he threw me onto the bed as if I weighed nothing. I grabbed my towel quickly so it wouldn’t fall and sat up straight, but I didn’t dare meet his eyes. I knew better.
“What is it? Do you find pleasure in defying me, little wolf?” he said, walking toward me slowly. “Do you want to know what I find pleasure in?” He stopped walking and tilted his head slightly, as if thinking about something amusing. Right now, he looked like a sadist. He felt like a predator, and I felt like prey. I moved a bit away from him, and he noticed.
Jake smirked at my movement. “Why are you so eager to run away from me, mate?” he asked, frowning. “Do I make you uncomfortable?” he smirked again. I knew he was mocking me. In a second, he was in front of me, grabbing my chin and forcing me to look up at him. My breathing was ragged, and I felt like I was about to pass out. I really didn’t want to die so soon.
He squatted down so we were eye-level. His face was so close that I could feel his warm breath on mine. “Next time you pull a stupid little stunt like yesterday, I won’t hesitate to lock you up in the dungeons with shitty rogues to keep you company,” he threatened, and I widened my eyes in shock. “Do you understand?” he said so loudly and harshly that I gasped and nodded quickly. He looked at my face as if searching for something, then glanced down at my body, making me squirm uncomfortably.
His eyes darkened briefly, which surprised me, but then his expression turned stone-cold again. “Good. You’ll be locked up in your room for a week until school opens.”
I removed his grip from my chin with a growl, completely furious. “What? You can’t do that! You have no right to lock me up in here!” I didn’t know where the confidence came from, but I was shocked that he wasn’t angry.
He looked at me, bored, and turned his back, walking away. He reached the door and smirked. “That’s where you’re wrong, mate. I own you now, and I can do whatever I want. This is my house, and you’re in my territory. You’re lucky I’m not locking you up in the dungeons. Next time, you’ll think twice before defying me.”
He shut the door, and I heard him lock it. To say I was beyond furious would be an understatement!
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