MISTRESS, NOT MATE

CHAPTER THIRTEEN

Who dare hurt her!"

Alpha Thorne’s deep voice made everyone froze.

Lyra lowered her eyes as she wondered why the Alpha was making a big fuse out of this.

This was not the first time she was getting this hurt,it was even a normal thing back at Cornerstone.

Alpha Thorne’s eyes meet hers, and he sighed. He felt as if he was the cause of this,if he had let everyone know she was his. Maybe they would not dare hurt her,

"It was a mistake,Alpha.The warriors were practicing,"

"And. Why was she there?" He asked coldly as he held her hand.

Soft. Warm. And small,it fitted his hands perfectly as he spoke.She froze at the feeling,his hands on hers.

"From today hence forth,she would only work in my chamber! And the main palace!"

"Yes, Alpha," Beta Drake responded, bowing slightly before motioning to the doctor to follow him and leave the two alone.

Alpha Thorne breathed in relief as he made to caress her s

Cheeks, but she jerked up.

"I am sorry,Alpha, please do not kill me," she stuttered as she spoke.He stared at her shocked,why did she think he wanted to hurt her? Hurt surged through him, settling down his rib as he dropped his hand.

He wanted to say,'You are mine,I would never hurt you,' but instead, he spoke coldly.

"Your pleas mean nothing,you are a rogue. And you would be dealt like one,soon."

"Also,find your way back to the palace." He added

He walked out, leaving her standing,her legs trembling as she held the chair for support. Somehow,her heart shattered as if she did not want him to leave

As he stepped out,he wolf howled inside his chest.

"You are hurting her. She is ours,you should tell her. " he did not listen to his wolf,he simply y blocked him, walking out as if he had somewhere to be.

Hw wanted to stay,but she is the rogue maid,awaiting death.

He is already betrothed. He did not want to give Lyra any hope.

Beta Drake walked towards him,"Alpha,the pack doctor said he noticed something."

Alpha Thorne turned to him.

"Lyra,she has bruises all over her,they are healing, but he says the reason she is wolfless is bigger."

He froze, and he looked at Drake confused.

"She is injured? On her skin? Did anyone harm her in prison?" Alpha Thorne asked coldly.

Beta Drake shook his head negatively. "She was weak when we imprisoned her.No one harmed her."

Alpha Thorne sighed,"Find out everything about Her. I want to know who dare to hurt her!"he spoke coldly as they entered the car.

Beta Drake wondered why he was so worried and angry over an ordinary rogue maid.

"Alpha,you care so much,is they something I should know as your best friend? "

Alpha Thorne looked away,beta Drake could easily see through him, and it irked him.

"Nothing,Drake. I just don't like people touching what's mine." As soon as those words left her mouth,Beta Drake froze.

"What did you just say."

"I meant.. she is in my palace now, so she is mind,like..,and I should care." He stuttered, not finding a clear explanation.

Beta Drake smiled teasingly.

"Your face is flushed, is Alpha Blushing -"

"Enough! What could I possibly have to do with her? She is just a rogue maid." He said,but it looked like he was convincing himself.

Beta Drake slowly nodded,whatever made him sleep at night.

"So,where are we going? "The East border"

A few hours later,Lyra walked down the Alpha’s corridor. She had been sleeping since she came back from the clinic.

She froze,lowering her eyes as she sighed Luna Madonna walking towards her.

"Good afternoon, Luna," she softly greeted.

The old lady scanned her from head to toe,her lips curling into a smile.

"You work here? How convenient, " she simply said but froze when she smelt Lyra’s blood.

Lyra was still wearing the same clothes,it had few blood stains but it was the only good clothes she had.

Luna Madonna was trained amongst vampires,she could smell blood and tell what it was.

Lyra’s blood had a strong scent she had never perceived before.

She softly smiled, asking Lyra to follow her.

As they entered the luna's chamber, lyra frozed.

The place looked familiar.

Her eyes flashed with a childhood memory of her running around this place?

No! She had spent her whole life in Cornerstone, so why did this place? This room reminded her of an emptiness in her.

Pain surged through her abdomen,and she held it.

Luna Madonna turned to look at her, and

her eyes carried a knowing look.

"Your clothes are stained with blood.Here" She tossed a pink gown at Lyra, a beautiful flowery simple gown.

Lyra stared at her in confusion. "Change into this,if you must embrace death,do it with a clean body," she simply said, walking past Lyra.

Lyra gulped before thanking her.

"Thank you, Luna.." she bowed softly, and she turned to leave.

"No,change here. That room,then dump your clothes there,you will no longer wear such rags again." Lyra slowly nodded, walking towards the room by the corner.

She quickly changed and came out.

Luna Madonna stared at her,the girl looked more beautiful and that brought a smile to her face. But the shoes got her attention.

They did not look old,but it looked expensive.

"Who gave you these shoes?"

"Beta drake ,luna"

She answered slowly, hoping she was not getting into any troubles.

Luna Madonna slowly frowns. Beta Drake did not get her those shoes. Drake would not do that if Alpha Thorne did not ask.

She eyed Lyra, whose eyes were lowered.

"Who says you can't look me in the eye? "

"Beta Drake gave..me those rules -"

Luna Madonna hissed muttering "stupid drake"

"Whenever you are here,feel free with me.You are the first person i have noticed.. in this palace... who is not trying to perform." Madonna spoke genuinely for the first time, and his voice carried a gentle softness. Like Lyra reminded her of someone.

She t upstairs,"Thank you, luna."

"Dont thank me too much,"

A few seconds later,lyra was out. She had already taken her bath, and the shoes Alpha gave her matched with the dress. It was just a little bit above her knee, and it showed her beautiful legs.

She beamed as she walked towards the servant quarters.

Meanwhile,Luna Madonna stood in a small room,her eyes glued to the mirror.

She sat on the stool.

Alpha Thorne seemed to be forgetting that he is betrothed to be married to Isolde.

She would remind him in the sweetest way. She slowly smiled as she formulated a plan.

Her gaze went to the fire she had made,she took Lyra’s dress and slowly placed it near the fire,the blood slowly crawled into the little bowl,she peeped into the bowl.

Her eyes stared at the small drop of blood,she whispered softly.

"Sister,you left me a gift after all,"