Sylvia’s POV
“Morning Sly.” I open my eyes again and find the same hazel eyes looking at me with a brilliant smile on his face.
“Seb?” I call out as I get off the floor. As I was sleeping, I didn’t have anything covering me. How did I end up covered, I even have a pillow over my head? Why didn’t I even notice the person covering me? No one has ever done this to me, if I slept without covering myself, I would find myself that way in the morning. I am grateful to whoever did it.
“I didn’t want to wake you, so I decided to wait.” He smiles, I notice that he likes smiling often. Maybe he isn’t as bad as I thought. “Here”
“Thank you.” I say as I take a coffee mug off his hands. He is a caring, at least he made my stay here not hell. No one has ever shown me this kindness before, except for Lucian, of course. Speaking of Lucian, I ran away without even thanking her. It was so bad of me, he is an Alpha, and he chose to help me, but I didn’t appreciate his kindness. I hope I will find him one day and show my gratitude. I gulp it down, forgetting that it’s hot.
“Hey, be careful.” Too late, I am already burnt. There is no coming back from that. I am already used to pain, this is nothing.
“The Alpha wants to see you.” He says.
“Oh no! I think now my life has come to an end. He is going to kill me, won’t he?” I ask Seb, I feel so frightened. What if he turns out to be like Caleb, I don’t want to be punished or be killed.
“Please Seb, help me escape please” I beg him on my knees holding my hands together as tears stream down my face.
“I am sorry Sylvia I can’t, I have to obey his orders. I have helped you enough, I could get in trouble already.” He says firmly. What did I expect? “Now please get up, I have kept him waiting enough.” He adds. It’s more of a command than a plea. His expression is now sterner, and the friendly look is gone. He has turned out cold, so cold that I cannot recognize him.
I get off the floor praying, I hope moon goddess hears my prayers today.
“Wait here.” Sebastian commands as he leaves me waiting outside a fancy room. Probably the Alphas study. “Come” he comes back almost immediately. Waves of shivers are running all over my body. I am clueless what I will find behind the doors.
I hold my hands together at the front as a sign of submission, I glue my eyes to the floor. As always, Alpha’s are supposed to be respected. But who said looking down is respect, it’s so absurd. I just have to do it though since I want to be spared.
“What were you doing trespassing in our land, young lady?” The alpha asks after Seb has left the room. This voice, it sounds so familiar.
“I am so sorry, Alpha. I wasn’t doing anything bad, I swear.” I plead.
“I asked for an answer, not some story. Can you go straight to the point? I don’t have time to waste.” He adds annoyed. I don’t know why I always annoy people, I even annoyed Seb.
“I was just escaping my pack Alpha, and I ended up in your territory.” I hope he feels some pity for me. I hope he doesn’t return me to my old pack. I wouldn’t be able to bear it. Why is he so quiet?
“Look at me, please.” He asks now in a lower tone. I raise my face slowly to meet his gaze. My eyes widen at the sight before me, am I dreaming?
“It’s you.” I say surprised and elated at the same time.
“It’s really you Lucian, I am sorry, I mean Alpha Lucian.” I correct myself. My heart seems to be doing some somersaults right now. He just smiles, not saying a word. His green eyes on me, make me want to walk towards him and ran my hands over his chest. Why am I feeling like this? I have never been attracted to male before? Maybe it’s just gratitude.
“I am so sorry Alpha, please don’t return me to Westwood, I beg you. I will be a maid if you want to, but please don’t return me.” I beg him.
“I have to return you, they are your owners.” He explains. The expression he had gone and his tone authoritative.
“I am not a property.” I say bitterly.
“They bought you.” He explains. How could he think that they bought me?
“They found me and raised me Lucian, s**t, I mean Alpha Lucian forgive Me.” where the hell are my manners? Why am I forgetting myself? I can’t explain why, it’s like I have known him for ages.
“What? But they said they bought you.” He looks surprised. “I will sort that out later. For now, you will need to be shown to your room and then tomorrow we will know a way forward.” He concludes. His face goes blank for a moment then I see Sebastian opening the door, he must have mind linked him. I wonder how that feels. Having no wolf, and being this week makes it hard for me. I have never mind linked before.
My room is a cozy bedroom in the Alpha’s mansion, though on the servant’s wing. It’s amazingly beautiful, tiny but amazing. Clean walls, clean floor, stunning view, and spectacular smell. It’s different from what I used to have in Westwood. It’s remarkable. I am just out of words. I think my time here will be beautiful, I can feel it.
I didn’t know that my misery wouldn’t end here. Even the people I think will be my friends will totally change on me.