Luna’s Nightmare Redemption

Chapter 2

I suddenly found myself being dragged my two men in the corner, I hadn’t noticed their presence before now, they had me thrown out with some clothes that I couldn’t even consider as homely.

I stood crying outside and then fell to my face because my legs couldn’t carry all the pain, I picked up the clothes and started to walk without a place to stay, I had no thought of where I could go, my home was the only place I had ever been and my father was hardly ever around to show me any relatives, I walked with the sores on my feet with only few clothes on me.

I had suddenly remembered what the lady at the flower stall had said earlier about the beast lurking around, I finally thought I had hope of dying without any complaints, I walked off to the woods close to the road, I stumbled in trying to make sure I become prey for whatever was there, I had no will you live anymore, I could only hate my stepmother and her children but could do nothing about it, I laid to rest there and hope for the worst but as my eyelid began to close because of hunger and fatigue, I caught a glimpse of a sight, a beautiful one, a particular scent filled my senses even when u started to lose consciousness, someone was holding me but I was too tired to see, I fell into a deep sleep, hoping that I’d be dead.

My eyes were in distraught as I opened them because of the sunlight emanating from the open curtains, I felt the warm soft bed, my body could hardly feel anything because I ached all over, it wasn’t home, I felt comfortable but somewhat unwilling to be here.

While trying to assimilate what had happened, I heard a calm, deep voice asking for water as he entered the room “I can sense that you are awake” the voice said as I fully opened my eyes and looked at who was speaking, the bed seemed to sink as he sat down beside me.

“Uh.. who are you and what is this place?” I said still not fully awake “This is my home, the Leighton house, my name is Knox, Knox Leighton” I suddenly got my eyes wide open to see the huge figure sitting beside me, it really was him, the dark Alpha of Star crossed , I have heard tumors of him and sweet things as well as his description from Skyler, she wasn’t far from right, from his broad shoulders to his very handsome face to his dark hair, even to his calm alluring voice, it was all true but one thing was different, his personality, he seemed very caring.

I sat up on the bed, my back touching the grand bed “Be careful” he said seeing how I struggled a little to sit because of my back.

“My name is Tania Mateo, I’m quite homeless and should be left for dead” I said “I’m really thankful for saving me, I’m sorry you had to go through the trouble of picking and caring for me” I said feeling apologetic.

“It’s really not a problem, you should have some rest because the condition I met you in was quite suprising, I’ll send in some food, I’ll let you rest” he said as he stood up.

Soon a young lady was in the room with a tray of a glass of juice and some pancakes, a meal I haven’t had in years, a proper breakfast, another lady brought a change of clothes which were quite stylish and expensive, I could tell because the dress was fashionable and laid with a corset bearing.

I almost panicked but I said calmly “I really can’t wear this, it’s too expensive” after stuffing the pancakes in my mouth “The master of the home asked that you wear this, you were drenched in water yesterday, I’m suprised that you haven’t gotten a cold, please freshen up and wear this” she said with a little smile, leaving me to get changed.

The dress was quite fitted and the bath was too refreshing as the lavender scent still stayed on me, I felt alive but I also felt too uncomfortable getting favours from a man I barely knew, I opened the room door and peaked out, I saw the large hallway, I tried walking out with the tray when I was met by him again.

He looked down at me “Hand me the tray, you still need rest” Knox said taking the tray from my hands, he gave it to a maid who seemed to move swiftly to him, she took it quickly while he used his eyes to tell me that I could rest.

“I think it’s really enough, my lord, I have no reason to accept your favours or even be in your home” I said bowing my head a little showing gratitude

“Fine then, you’ll have your chance to repay me” he said with a stern look

“Please when will I have the honors of paying you back, oh, I’ll be your maid, I’ll work my pay too, just let me work, I can cook, clean, wash, I’m good at every chore” I said being ecstatic “My lord” I added being courteous.

He only smiled at me, showing only a part of his beautiful canines, I believe it was a smirk “Who said anything about being a maid?” He asked rhetorically “There’s only one way of paying me” he said

“What must I do my lord?” I asked feeling puzzled “Marry me” he said.

His words echoed in my head more than once as he spoke, getting married and not to just anyone, to the dark Alpha, I wasn’t ready for his words but I already felt too weak to answer, my eyes slowly closed and I could feel my body fall but not onto the ground, there was someone holding me, I could sense it was a firm hand but I couldn’t quite understand but my body had a mind of its own.

I had awoken again but to a face over mine, calling my name continuously, I struggled to open my eyes to see Knox trying to make me conscious of my surroundings.

“Her eyes are opened” I heard as I tried to sit up “Why do you bother doing anything, you need two days worth of rest” Knox said understanding that I wasn’t in a state of mind to gather my thoughts.

I didn’t even bother to speak, the fatigue had taken over my body, I laid down resting, the day passed swiftly because I slept on the comfy bed for hours till evening.

After my long rest, I decided to find my way out of the mansion without anyone’s help, I took off the blanket covering me, opening the room door, I walked off in the red dress I was given, I tiptoed to make sure that no one had heard me, the hallway was confusing as the walls were filled with old antique pictures in beautifully crafted frames, the clean tiles felt very comforting as I walked slowly, I didn’t even know where to go at this point because I didn’t know how I ended up here in the first place.

“Where do you think you’re headed” a deep voice said from behind me, startling me, I turned to see his face again, as enchanting as ever, he leaned closer to my face “You’re not running away, are you?” He said in a smirk.

I couldn’t even answer because whatever force that attracted me to him also stopped my lips from moving, I stood still just looking at him “I did tell you to stay in bed” he said gazing into my eyes “Well if you’re reluctant to rest, I’ll have to take matters into my hands” he said lifting me up so easily.

I almost screamed, I put my hand over my mouth so I wouldn’t alert other people in the house, I felt his firm hands holding me softly, I only watched his eyes while he carried me.

He walked into the room I was assigned and put me gently on the bed, watching my face, my lips precisely and then laid my head down “Don’t try going away, I’ll make sure you get quality rest, trust me, I’ll never hurt you” he said in an assuring voice.

His smile seemed to make me even happier, I tried to stop my thoughts and then the question crossed my mind “Why is he doing all these? I hardly know him” it felt so puzzling, then I noticed a presence at the door “I know the questions on your mind, but I can only tell you the answers when you’ve rested enough to make a decision, the decision to marry me” Knox said looking at me, I could see that the top button of his shirt was undone, his hair covering parts of his shoulder, “Anyways, good night my lady” he said closing the door.

I felt my heart pound as I my feet moved rapidly on the bed as I remembered his words, I tried to scream from happiness, this was heaven, my mind kept remembering his gestures and words, the way his hands had held my back, stopping my fall, when I picked me up, I felt my heart racing and my face reddening, I truly don’t know what this feeling is, I have only known him for two days, whatever it was, I didn’t want it to end.

The morning was quite eventful as I woke up as early as I normally would. Getting through the mansion was difficult as I tried to get to the kitchen, I wanted to greet Master Knox but was told that he had gone to an urgent meeting and so I decided to cook something for him to show my gratitude.

The maids in the kitchen watched me walking on eggshells to get there “Please, my lady, you can’t be here, you need to rest, we will have your food brought up to you” One of them said holding my hand “Well I know how to cook and I plan to cook something for Master Knox, can you at least let me do this much” I said in a begging tone.

“Well we’ll assist you, my lady” she said, my face lit up while I cooked some food, the kitchen was quite spacious for more than ten people to work at a time, with the help of the maids, I cooked up a delicious meal before it was announced that the master was home.

I hurriedly went to the living room, telling him that I had prepared some food for him, his eyes seemed to have seen me first as he sat, he looked in my direction “Well then, my lady, I’ll have a taste of your food” he said when it was brought

He moved his fingers in a strange manner and I saw that the place was empty as all the maids had even signaled to leave, he only watched me while I saw him gaze at me and then the food, I wanted to walk away, “Please, come here, you can’t prepare a meal and then walk away” he said picking up his cutlery, I slowly walked closer to him while he dropped the cutlery, pulling me so close to him, I landed on his lap, I was already frightened but he smiled at my startled face.

“Do you dislike me so much?” He said looking at me while I averted his gaze “N..No Master Knox, it’s not like that” I said still trying to shy away “Then look at me” he said placing his hand on my face and gesturing towards to his face, I turned to see his beautiful dark greey eyes stare deep into mine “Please enjoy your meal” I said trying to compose myself, I felt his hand in mine, “Well I do know that I’ll love the meal” he said only looking at my flustered face “Just be mine Tania” his voice became softer as he looked at me, taking my hand for a kiss.