BOUND BY FATE: Contracted To The Enemy Alpha

Chapter 17— How far I’d fallen.

Chapter 17— How far I’d fallen.

KYRA

My body ached like I’d been dragged through hell and back. And maybe I had. After all, what Tristan had been up to last night hurt like a goddamn b***h.

My sore muscles screamed in protest when I dragged myself out of my tiny bed.

My wolf had gone quiet, not even her usual morning buzz was present. Her happy bubble had burst last night, completely crushed after what we both experienced.

Not even the cold shower could wash away the weariness I felt from lack of sleep. Even if Tristan hadn’t been busy last night, the images of their lips locked together had filled my head, making me toss and turn restlessly.

I hated that they affected me this way. I hated that Tristan f*****g Banewolff was getting under my skin.

The pack house buzzed with activities from servants running around. Today was the Alphas Convention that Amanda had prepared us for.

I stood beside Maddy who hadn’t so much as looked at me and it stung even if I’d never admit it. I wanted to speak, to apologize for last night’s harsh words but pride wouldn’t let me. I’d spent years being by myself, pushing everyone away and now my one chance at being friends with someone who had seen me more than my last name was shot down the drain.

The fifteen servants—myself included—that Tristan had chosen were given uniforms with a silver insignia sewn to the hem that made us stand out from the others.

Amanda nodded with satisfaction when we all pulled up in our attire. “You all know your duties. I don’t want any mistakes today. The Alphas expect excellence and you will give them nothing less, understood?”

A chorus of “yes, Ma’am” followed.

She nodded satisfied and then left. Although her mouth was drawn in a tight line I could see the pride in her eyes glad that we were all intoned to her instructions.

“Honestly, Maddy should be ashamed,” one of the girls from yesterday said, loud enough for those nearby to hear. “Getting all friendly with her,” and then she pointed at me.

From the corner of my eye, I watched Maddy stiffened before she walked away from me.

The second girl snorted. “I know, right? Like she doesn’t care what the Fergusons did.”

Yeah right. Blame us for even your downfall. If it didn’t rain for months, it’s definitely the Fergusons fault. If there was a drought it’s still the Fergusons who caused it. Of course, we ruin everyone’s lives, especially the Banewolffs.

I rolled my eyes and looked away. I wasn’t going to pay them any attention, just ignore and focus on the task at hand.

“Not surprising though, the daughter of a traitor will always be a traitor.” Another added and they all chorused in agreement.

I turned to look towards the direction that Maddison had moved. The girls had formed a crowd and they were inching closer to where she stood.

“You should consider yourself an outcast now, Maddy since you chose to relate with the enemy.”

Maddison’s eyes darted toward the floor, I saw the way her hands trembled and how she bit her lips as if she was holding herself back from crying.

One of the girls smiled. “Maybe we should start treating her like the traitor that she is,” immediately she and the other girls grabbed onto Maddy.

I hadn’t seen her fight before, didn’t know how much of a fighter she was, but one against that many girls was a sure failure.

“Okay, that’s enough!” I pushed forward closing the space between us as I wrenched Maddy from them then pushed her behind me where they would have to pass through me to get to her.

“You all should be ashamed of yourselves,” I said, my eyes burning through each of them. “If you have to kick one of your own due to whatever hatred you have against me then you all are not only cowards but should be the ones to be ashamed. Now, scurry away before I burn y’all to ashes…”

They scampered away before I even finished my sentence. I almost laughed watching them scurry off like little earthworms doused with salt. If they had half a brain, they’d know that if I still had my powers, I wouldn’t be in this uniform with them. I guess there was power in the truth people didn’t know.

I whipped my head around to the sound of Maddy’s voice. “I can very well defend myself!” She scowled. If I hadn’t been harsh to her last night I would have pointed out she was doing a very good job at it from what I’d seen instead I kept quiet.

“And just because you stood up for me, don’t get any ideas. I haven’t forgiven you. And we aren’t friends.” Then she stalked away.

Yup, I was definitely eating my words and Maddy made sure of that. Well, I guess that’s what happens when you push people away.

“Okay, girls, it's time. The guests are arriving and we need to start entertaining them!” Amanda called out. I didn’t even notice she’d returned.

Everyone fell quiet.

Amanda walked to the center then pointed at Maddy, “Maddy, Lila, Freya and Ferguson grab a tray and begin serving. The guests are waiting.”

They nodded and quickly went to grab the trays while I followed behind silently.

A part of me knew that beyond those doors I would be slapped with another reminder of just how far I’d fallen.