Chapter 23 Chapter 22
Evelyn.
Alpha king keiran didn't say anything, he just stared at me like I'd grown an extra head. It only caused me to be more enraged as I glared at him, tears spilling from my eyes. Burying my face in my hands, I cried softly, unable to keep it in.
"I hate you. I hate you so much. I hate you for what you did to me. I wish you would just die." I cursed silently, unable to stop myself. My words were a desperate plea to the universe to make him suffer as I had suffered. The tears flowed, but the Alpha King seemed unmoved, as though my reaction was expected.
"Are you done?" he asked, his tone devoid of emotion. I looked at him in surprise, my tears momentarily halted. He gestured to the untouched food beside the bed, standing up to his feet. "Eat, use your medicines and leave. You seem alright to me." He stated as he walked to his table, running a hand through his hair.
I stared at his retreating figure, my mouth slack with shock before turning my gaze to the food on the nearby table. The steam rising above it told me it was warm. Still in shock, I glanced at him once more. What the hell is going on? I glared at the food again before making a rash decision of stepping out of the bed and rushing towards him. He was already seated, picking up a new set of scrolls as he began his work for the day.
Glancing at me, he raised a brow, his lips pressed into a thin line. "What?" He asked, displeasure evident in his voice.
I opened my mouth to speak but snapped it shut, lost for words. Straightening my posture, I tried again. "I'll be taking my leave now." I announced instead.
"Okay." He mumbled, dismissing me with a wave of his hand. That left me puzzled. Isn't the same Alpha King that I had been dealing with? I took several steps back, hesitating in case he wanted to call me back. When no order was forthcoming, I turned around and rushed to the door, almost crying my relief. But the second my hands reached for the huge doorknob, I stopped once more, retracting my fingers.
Turning back, I walked to him once more. "What do you want from me?!" I asked, frustrated. Nothing was making sense.
He stopped, placing the inked feather down as he crossed his fingers and gazed at me, slowly cocking his head to the side. "I should be asking you that instead." He said, his voice low but still able to send shivers down my spine. "What do you want from me? Why did your wolf call out to me?" He asked and I stiffened, my eyes widening.
"That's impossible. My wolf has been dormant for months now. Why would it call out for you?" I asked, curious. Not only did it sound ridiculous, it was very impossible. Except we were mates, there was no reason for my wolf to call out for him. Is he playing mind games with me? Unable to comprehend the bizarre turn of events, I glared at him, expecting answers.
When it was obvious he wouldn't be saying anything else, I turned around and left anyway, shutting the door behind me as I breathed heavily. Leaning against it, I thought about everything he just told me, replaying yesterday's incident all over again. I was about to get defiled by the Alpha Kings when I had glanced at him for help before passing out in fear. Did Alya really call out for him?
No, there's no way Alya called out to him for help, much less mind-linking with him. Confused, I tried reaching her myself but as usual, she had gone mute. I groaned I frustration, running my hands through my hair. But that's the least of my problems. I woke up in his chambers and I don't feel violated as well. Did he save me from the Alpha Kings yesterday and if he did, why? What did he want from me now?
Amaris.
The night was long, filled with restlessness and worry of my dear friend, Princess Evelyn. Tossing and turning on my small bed, I couldn't shake of the unease that has settled within me like a heavy cloud, my mind filled with thoughts of Evelyn. How was she doing? Was the Alpha king really looking after her? Why did he even summon her to his chambers. What the hell happened in the Alpha king's meeting? My heart ached for my friend and I prayed earnestly that she was safe.
With the first rays of dawn painting the sky soft shades of pink and orange, I could no longer bewrr the suspense anymore, quietly, I slid out of my bed, careful not to disturb the other maids that still slept peacefully. The cold floor met the soles of my bare feet, sending a shiver up my spine, but I took in a deep breath, steeling myself. Changing from my nightclothes to something more appropriate, I hurried away from the maid's quarters, running through the courtyard to the main castle. Once I arrived there, I started on the hallways that led to the Alpha King's chambers, in hopes of having some chances to see my friend and check if she was alright.
Walking through the palace winding passages, my heart pounded in anticipation, questions and uncertainty filling my mind. As I approached the corridor leading to the Alpha kings quarters, I saw a figure running towards me and my steps slowed, and I took a deep breath. Peering closely, my heart skipped a beat as I realized who it was. Relief washing over me like a soothing tide, I let out a gasp, tears springing into my eyes. Evelyn was safe, and that was all that mattered.
Her gaze met mine and I watched as her eyes lit up in joy, her steps quickening. I chuckled tearfully, running towards her. Without hesitation, I threw my hands around her, embracing her tightly, tears of relief bursting from my eyes as I held on to her. "Evelyn!" I whispered, my voice trembling with a mixture of relief and concern, my fingers tightening around her. "You're alright! I'm so glad!"
"How do you feel?" I asked, unable to suppress my worry as I pulled away from her, staring at her eyes for any indications of pain or discomfort. She smiled ruefully, holding my hands as she squeezed them tightly. "I feel good, strangely." She replied, blinking back the tears that had formed in her eyes.
"I'm so glad to see you're okay. I was so worried. After the Alpha King took you away, I didn't know what to think!"