Chapter 19 Not a change of mind
If I'm correct, being a mate with a wolf means taking them as a partner.
In a situation like this, I would have laughed but it seemed real. That would definitely explain the weird behaviour of the Alpha and why he would even want to kiss me.
Several times, I've wondered why I'm reduced to such treatment from him.
But how can that be? How can I be mated to the Alpha? It just doesn't make sense.
Wait, was that why he brought me in the first place? An Alpha that doesn't like to mingle with humans suddenly discovers his mate is a human.
Chloe went on her knees suddenly. “Please, I'm sorry. I didn't know you weren't aware of it all. Please, forgive me. Don't report me to the Alpha.”
I regarded her for a moment, short of the word to say. It still all looks surreal to me. How can I be Lucian’s mate?
Wait, if Lucian is the alpha, does that mean I would be the Luna?
But aside from that, why isn't he telling me about it? I mean, it won't be easy for me to accept that truth. No! Maybe I won't even accept it at all.
There's nothing I want more than being left alone. Why should I be forced to be the mate of a wicked Alpha?
“It's ok, Chloe. There's nothing to apologize for, actually,” I assured her. “And I'm glad you told me. If there's anything else you are keeping from me in the future and I find out, I will really be mad at you.”
Happiness exploded on her face instantly.
“Seriously? You won't tell on me?”
“No, why should I?” I laughed it off like it was something normal, but I was seriously burning inside.
I needed no one to remind me how fast I needed to get out of here. There's no way I would be the Luna! No freaking way!
“What did you bring for breakfast, by the way?”
Chloe got up quickly. “I got cakes, vanilla, and some streaks. And some apple juice. Is that alright for you?”
“It's enough,” I assured as I got dressed.
My mind was still reeling at the news I heard a few minutes ago.
Chloe watched me for a moment. “I actually thought you knew and maybe you guys were already planning your mating night,” she uttered and moved to pick the books Selene had dropped earlier. “And I thought it was going to be soon.”
I glanced at her. “What's that? The mating night?”
“The night you will be marked by your mate. It's like a wedding night for humans.”
I felt a tinge at the thought of it. Imagine having Lucian’s hands all over my body or inside me.
“How come you know about this, and I have no idea, by the way?”
Chloe shrugged briefly. “I don't know, but a lot of maids were talking about it last night. Everyone knows except you.”
Nice one. No wonder his sister was here this morning to run her mouth. But I'm not even interested in this in the first place.
And even now, I'm still not interested. I'm still going to leave this place. None of these things has changed my mind.
“I heard Alpha Lucian is not the only one without a mate currently. Alpha Kael also doesn't have a mate.”
I glanced at her. Alpha Kael of Morwel Pack. The pack that sent me out because I was human.
Though I was sent out before Alpha Kael took over, and I don't even know what Alpha Kael looks like.
“I also heard his mate is also human and he has been looking for her.”
I turned to her, shocked a bit. “He announced it?”
Chloe nodded once. “I think two days ago. It's just weird though. Werewolves, or let's say Alpha, rarely get human mates.”
“And you seem to know a lot about werewolves.”
Chloe smiled. “That's because I'm fascinated by them. So, I made a lot of findings. It would have been cool if I were born a werewolf.”
That used to be my dream as well. But I have to move on currently.
“But it's surprising you had no idea you were Alpha Lucian’s mate. Mates are consent thing and you were supposed to be aware of it. And even support it.”
I nodded once. She's right anyway.
I walked to the bed and grabbed my breakfast. Why do I feel there's something more that Lucian isn't even saying?
“Are you allowed to go out?” Chloe asked suddenly, as I took a bite from the slice of cake. “I mean being the Luna shouldn't restrict freedom.”
I chew my cake silently, a lot going through my head.
“Anyways,” Chloe finally stood up, tired of talking. “I will be around after you are done with breakfast.”
I nodded once, not in the mood to say another word. I was making some calculations in my head about the whole thing.
My stepfather sold me to Lucian, and I thought he was even being generous to allow me stay like this with him. I get to have my own special room, designed and furnished to my taste.
And while I was begging him to let me go so I could repay him, I heard the main reason I'm here, the only thing Lucian had refused to talk about.
I don't know exactly how I'm supposed to feel. That me, I'm Lucian’s mate, but I was forced to come here. And since being here, I've been denied my freedom and the only thing I could ever think of was how this man brought me.
I know Lucian is a dangerous man. I just wasn't expecting this level of wickedness.
But my mind is already made up. I'm escaping this place at the first opportunity I see. Fortunately for me, I've seen my escape way out and I will be executing the plan tonight.
Mates or not, there's no way I will be with a man like Lucian. I would rather be a nun than have him as my partner.
He can continue to fuck with the werewolf like I give a damn about it.
I am going to leave this place and I'm leaving tonight.