Found By The Lycan King

Episode 6

ADRIANA’S POV I moved back and sat on the bed again, doing as he said. Seeing I was willing to comply, he nodded and walked out of the room, leaving me to myself and my thoughts. I reflected on the last few hours, or maybe a day ago, since it’s evening again now. I had been running from a life that I knew was going to be nothing but pain, running from my family that has never treated me like their own, and now I was being offered protection by a stranger. Beggars couldn't really be choosers and my only option right now was to trust Aiden and hope that he was telling the truth. Aiden returned a few minutes later with a pitcher of water and a cup. He poured it in and handed it to me, I looked a little unsure and he stretched his arm further. “You must be thirsty after all the running you obviously did, and you haven't had anything to drink.'' What he was saying made sense but I was still unsure. He sighed and set the pitcher down by my feet and the cup beside it. “I have no intention of hurting you, I promise.” His eyes were soft. I only nodded but still made no move to touch the water. “I understand why you must be skeptical, but see,” he picked the water and drank half of it. “There is nothing wrong with it.” he spoke after. I nodded, a bit more convinced this time. He handed the cup back to me and I took it eagerly, drowning the rest of the water in it in one gulp. “Thank you,” I muttered, my cheeks heating when I saw how he was watching me. “You must be hungry, would you like something to eat?” My stomach growled, answering his question and he chuckled. “Okay, I'll get you something right now.” I nodded eagerly. I wasn’t hungry, I was starving. “You can rest before I have it ready,” he pointed to the bed before walking toward the door again. I did as he instructed and laid back on the bed, but I couldn't sleep even after he left. I scanned the room, now that I was more awake, I saw that in addition to the weird writings on the wall, they were adorned with various weapons and battle gear, the smell of metal and aged blood permeated the room. I gave up on sleep and got up, making my way over to a bench in the corner, I sat down and took a deep breath. My head was still spinning from the fainting spiel I had suffered earlier. I haven't fully regained my strength after the distance I ran, not to mention the multiple injuries I suffered. I didn't have fast healing abilities like normal wolves, so the wounds would take a while to heal which was a downside for me right now. There was a knock on the door and Aiden walked back in, he had a tray in his hand and the scent of food made my stomach grumble in complaint. He kept the tray in front of me but I made no move to touch it, he sighed seeing my hesitation and cut a piece of the roasted meat. He shoved it in his mouth and chewed, then he swallowed. He showed me his tongue, I didn't know when a smile made its way to my face. “It is safe, I promise.” I took his word for it and eagerly dug in. He provided a bottle seemingly out of nowhere and kept it beside me. I looked up at him confused, stopping my chewing. “It’s a potion,” he motioned to my legs that were matted with dried blood. I had multiple cuts there. “To help you heal. I noticed you weren't healing.” I nodded and swallowed. “You can take it now or after you’re done eating, either is okay.” I picked it but stopped before drowning the contents, Aiden nodded in encouragement and I closed my eyes before throwing the whole thing in my mouth. It honestly tasted like s**t and I gagged which made Aiden snicker. “It has a foul taste but you’ll feel better.” I grimaced, the after taste still in my mouth. I tore another piece of the meat and put it in my mouth, hoping it would overpower the first one. I ate some more, loving the well cooked texture of the meat. I would honestly find anything delicious with the way I was starving. I felt more relaxed the more I ate. “See, it’s already working.” Aiden said with a smile and I nodded, giving him one of mine. The effect of the potion was really good, I could feel my head clear, and my energy began to return. "Thank you," I said looking up at Aiden who had kept himself busy with watching the engravings on the wall. "I feel much better now." "You're welcome, Princess," he replied with a smile. I didn't say anything at the nickname, since I didn't tell him my name, I guess I couldn't complain. "Now, if you'll excuse me. I’ll allow you to rest. When you feel stronger we can talk about getting you out of here.” I nodded, feeling too tired to open my mouth and talk. Almost immediately, the tension in my muscles melted away, and I found myself drifting off into a peaceful sleep. I felt someone picking me up but I was already too sleepy to even understand what was happening, panic started settling in my bones but I felt too weak to do anything but let the sleep take over. My eyes closed before I could really make out what was happening.