Chapter 11 Captivated by her beauty
CHAPTER 11.
\-ALPHA DAMIAN-
Watching Lucien keep her company brought me great relief. I could feel Dovan wagging his tail excitedly.
Ever since that night.. When I ordered Nerida to be punished instead, I haven't seen her.
It's been a few days and she hasn't been serving me like the other slaves.
Lilith.. I got to know her name from one of the slaves. Seems like Nerida has been piling her up with work.
I found her struggling to have the laundry done. Usually, it's something done by three to four people.. yet, she's the only one at it.
I need no soothsayer to tell me it's Nerida's grudge playing games.
I felt like helping but there was no way I could and Lucien was the best option.
The way they talked, I felt at ease because it's Lucien and he's there at my order.
Deep down, I wished I was the one.. I want to be there… It's not something I can handle but she's my mate and I ought to be there with her but I can't.
Lucien showed up after an hour of being away… He's back to give me reports because I would want every single detail.
“Tell me Lucien… How did it go?” I asked.. keeping my arms to the back.
“As expected, she didn't expect someone of my caliber to want to help her. But just like you said, I insisted”
“Why hasn't she been with the other slaves? Did Nerida put her through some punishment?”
He shrugged his shoulders slightly.
“She wouldn't say, but I'm sure she is. But trust me, she's someone who loves her peace. I saw right through her”
“Of course.. it's so evident on her face”
I turned my back against him, staring into the clear sky adorned with bright shiny stars.
“Why are you so peculiar about this slave? You never care about slaves and the amount of work they're being given.. Why her?”
I knew he'd be curious… There is no Beta Lucien when he's not being curious.
“She's not just anyone, Lucien… She's…”
I paused, turned and observed him for a while… I could see curiosity in his eyes. Being my Beta and my best friend, I feel there's no need keeping things away from him.
“She's my mate!” I dropped the bombshell, his eyes grew round in shock.
“What?”
“She's my mate Lucien.. You know how these things work.. I can't watch her suffer or feel pain. At times I feel like going over to the Slave quarters and taking her away, but I can't…”
“She's a mere slave, you are an Alpha… The feared Alpha of the blood moon pack. You have to reject her… That's a huge gap in social class”
I didn't say a word, but it made me want to question myself.
I ought to reject her because of our status… But, do I really have to do that?
“Just a little time, Lucien… I still need time to think things through”
“After so many years… The moon Goddess decided to give you a second mate… One should be happy but an Omega isn't such good news. Although, I'm not saying she's bad.. I literally loved her company”
“Don't speak of this to anyone…” I said.
“Not even the queen - Your mother?”
“Not even my mother..”
I have reasons for wanting to keep things just between Lucien and I.. My mother is an exception. She wouldn't literally hate it once she finds out.
“Please leave, Lucien.. I want sometime alone”
“I'll see you in the morning, Damian..”
He left, leaving me in my own world of thoughts.
That night, I couldn't sleep.. I had so much to think about. The pack, my subjects and most importantly.. My mate.
She fills my thoughts the most and I can't get her off my head.
I decided to take a walk out in the open alone. It's quiet and of course, my favorite spot would be the only place to ease my mind.
The stars and moon already provided as much light as I needed.
A small river close to the palace.. is where I always love to be whenever I'm bothered or worried about something and I need to clear my head.
But, as I got closer to the river, I noticed a figure… back turned against me.
It wasn't just any figure but that of a feminine.
It's her.. Lilith. She was there in the water, without any clothes on, just her bare skin, splashing water on herself.
I halted on my steps and stood still, unable to move.
But, my ever piercing gaze rested on her quietly.
As I inhaled, the intoxicating scent of my mate washed over me, sending a primal shiver down my spine and setting my heart ablaze with a fierce, possessive hunger.
My legs suddenly acted on reflex.. moving on its own and before I knew what was happening, I found myself hiding behind a tree just when she was turning around.
But still, I looked.
Now facing me, I could clearly see the upper part of her body.
Her pale yet fair skin shone brightly under the moonlight.. Her wet hair hanging down on her shoulders… Her beauty is beyond what I've ever seen.
If not for anything else, I could mistake her for being the moon Goddess herself.
My eyes moved down to her chest..Her full round boobs and succulent tits…Dovan shifted. Deep down, I'm fighting so hard keeping him under control.
“Our mate… She's so beautiful, don't you agree?” He said in a hoarse voice.
“Keep your voice down, Dovan… you're a jerk”
“You're the worst jerk, staring at her… But, truth be told, she's beautiful.. You agree with that, right?”
I scoffed and turned my gaze away.
“We shouldn't lust over her.. this is inappropriate” I told him.
“This isn't about lusting over her… Be honest, aren't you also restraining yourself? You can't lie to me Damian. I'm you and you are me.. I can also feel what you are feeling. You want her too, don't you?”
“Shut the hell up, Dovan.. You are really a jerk”
I shut him off completely, turned and quietly returned back to my room.
The first thing I did was rush into the bathroom and splashed some water on my face.
Her image keeps flashing through my head.. I didn't want to admit to Dovan, beauty is an understatement.. She's way past being called beautiful.
Do I want her?... There's no answer to that right now. However, she captivates me every single time.
She gets my attention…And seeing her back there, without clothes..brings back the memories of that night.
The passionate night we had together that remained stuck in my head.
I splashed more water, perhaps.. It would put me right back on track.