Chapter 15 Chapter 14
Evelyn.
He ordered gruffly and walked away. I watched him leave, my heart pounding and goosebumps rising on my skin. Taking in a shaky breath, I went to the room to hide the books, changing out of my outing clothes to something much more simpler and thinner in case he wanted to draw pleasure from my body. With trembling hands and a heavy heart, I rushed to the Alpha King's chamber, a sense of foreboding settling upon me.
The ornate doors to the Alpha King's chamber stood before me, and my heart was already racing, my body clammy with sweat. Slowly, I brought up my hands to knock on it, waiting for orders.
"Come in." Came the deep, cold voice of the king. I pushed them open, stepping into the grandeur and power that awaited within. The Alpha King, Kieran, sat at the center of a long table, his presence commanding the attention of all who were present. Goosebumps rose on my skin as my gaze settled on the powerful but ruthless monster that sat behind the desk. Bowing slightly, I immediately lower myself to my knees. I loathed the act but I have no choice but to do it.
"You summoned me, Master." I said, but my voice was barely above a whisper.
"Indeed, I did." He replied, his voice flat. I bit my lips, awaiting his next command but nothing came. He just continued to work, treating me like I don't exist. I don't know how much time passes with me just kneeling down on the cold, hard ground and he, scribbling on the scroll before him, waiting, waiting and, even more waiting.
Finally, when I think I can't take it anymore, he glanced at me and I resisted the urge to flinch, balling my fingers into fists. He stood out his feet, walking towards me. I gripped my clothes tightly, keeping my gaze on the ground. For some reason, I didn't have the nerve to look at him tonight. I see his foot in front of me and I bit my lips, almost retreating in fear.
"My face is not on the ground." He growled above me, his voice tinged with a subtle undercurrent of authority. I raised my head to look at him, my heart pounding in my chest.
His scent and aura surrounded me, causing me to feel lightheaded as hell, his eyes glowing and flickering with colors but his face was blank, devoid of any emotions. He regarded me for a while before starting to speak, his voice a low rumble.
"The Alpha King's meeting is in a week from now and it will be held in my kingdom at the king's court. I'm sure you are aware of that."
"Yes, master."
"You'll be accompanying me to the meeting." He stated.
Gazing at him, I felt a chill settle in my bones. Confusion gripped me, and I dared to ask, "What will I be doing at the meeting, Master?"
With the bleakest look I have ever seen on his face, he replied. "You're going to be entertainment for all the Alpha King's present that day. So prepare yourself."
Entertainment? "Why do you need me to entertain..." I trailed off when the meaning of the words finally sunk in, my eyes widening. No, no... No!!! The answer came like a dagger to my heart—a cruel revelation of my purpose as a slave in the presence of Alpha Kings. Terror surged within me, and I struggled to hide my emotional reaction, to maintain a facade of control.
Almost instantly, I felt the insane urge to beg him to rid me of that torment and humiliation. How many Alpha kings will be there. Just what will they do to her!? The word "please" almost dropped from my lips but I clamped it shut, my eyes filling with tears instead.
"Is that all, Master?" I managed to ask, my voice trembling.
He gazed at me quietly for a while, his gaze narrowing and for a moment I saw his eyes flash with not only color but an emotion akin to guilt. But it was soon stamped out or perhaps it was my mind playing games with me.
"Yes." He replied, gazing penetratively at me. "That would be all." He answered cryptically.
I nodded, letting my gaze fall back to the ground. All the good memories I had made today has been overshadowed by this, I thought bitterly. I wanted to cry there and then but I had to keep it. Instead, I dug my fingers into my skin, bruising it.
"You can go now. That's all I have to tell you." He announced, walking back to his seat and I was dismissed, left alone with the knowledge of the horrors that awaited me. Sniffing, I stood to my feet, bowing once more.
"Goodnight, Master." I feebly muttered before trudging out of his chambers. Standing outside of the Alpha king's chambers, I couldn't contain my despair, and tears welled up, blurring my vision.
Dazed and overwhelmed, I returned to our crib, collapsing onto the makeshift bed, my sobs echoing in the quiet chamber. Just when I thought everything is going to be okay, something happens and makes it a lot more worse.
"Evelyn, what's wrong?" A voice asked and I realized it to be Amaris with a look of concern on her face. I teared up at her presence once more and she rushes to me, hugging me as I cried my heart out, my breaths shaky and snot filling my nose.
"What happened? Why are you crying so hard?" Amaris asked softly as she patted my hair. I could no longer hide the truth, and through my tears, I recounted the Alpha King's revelation—the revelation that I would be nothing more than a plaything for Alpha Kings, a fate too cruel to bear.
Amaris was shocked, her own eyes glistening with tears, but she held me close and whispered words of encouragement, even if she didn't believe them herself. "It's going to be okay. It's going to be okay. Stop crying." She muttered over and over again. "You're going to be fine." She said. I don't believe the words and I know neither does she.
As the night wore on, I lay in our crib, my heart heavy with the weight of the world. The palace had shown its true colors once more, and I realized just how deep and painful the world I had been thrust into truly was. One nagging question settled at the back of my mind at the realization, refusing to let go.
Will I ever survive?