The Alphas prize

Chapter 7: The tree

The bright morning light invaded the room, waking me from my deep slumber and that horrible nightmare. I lay there, thinking about the dream that I had encountered. I had never seen a face, just teeth, but why was I covered in blood? Who was attacking me? I reminded myself that it was just a dream and cleared my mind of it.

I sat up and stretched. As I looked around the room, I realized that I was alone and the bed was empty; Cain must have left at some point. I breathed a sigh of relief, thankful I didn’t have to face him yet. I got up from the bed and went to the bathroom to do my morning business.

After finishing up in the bathroom, I walked over to the bedroom door and pressed my ear against the cold wood, listening carefully for any voices on the other side. However, there was nothing; everything was silent. I tried to open the door, but it was locked, “What the fuck!” I banged on the door and hollered, but no one came. I truly am a fucking prisoner, I thought to myself.

I walked over to the balcony and turned the door handle; to my surprise, it was unlocked. Really? You lock the bedroom door but not the balcony door? What a moron. I walked out onto the balcony, took a deep breath of the fresh air and glanced around at my surroundings. It was gorgeous here; I’ll admit that. I could see a willow tree in the far corner of the yard, along with a pond and some benches surrounding the beautiful tree. I definitely have to check that out once I am released from my cell. I peered off into the distance, gazing out at the dense forest, at the spot where I thought I had seen someone standing last night, and as I expected, there was nothing and no one there now; maybe I was hallucinating or imagining things. I looked down at the ground, which was only about 10 feet or so from the balcony. “Hmm! Perhaps I could jump down and run for it.” Just as I was considering doing it, the bedroom door opened and in walked some woman. She appeared to be in her mid-60s, with greyish, silver hair that reached her back. She had bright, light blue eyes. She was stunning, even considering her age. I went back into the bedroom and closed the balcony doors behind me.

“Good morning miss, my name is Violet. I am your personal maid.” She said with a bright and fake smile.

“Good morning Violet, I am Freja.” I gave her a small smile.

She chuckled softly. “Yes, I know, dear. I’ve come to get you for breakfast.”

“So, I need an escort to go to breakfast?” I asked, irritated. First, he locks me in here, and now I need an escort to leave the room; I fucking hate him.

She gave me a remorseful expression. “Unfortunately, the Alpha doesn’t trust you not to run away. So, he has requested that you be accompanied whenever leaving your room.” She sympathetically explained.

I snorted. “Wow, requested? Really? More like demanded.” I corrected her.

Violet opened the door, allowing me to exit first before closing it and stepping in front of me. “Please, follow me.”

We began walking down the hall and towards the staircase. Violet was quite spry for her age, or maybe I’m just getting weak? Because this woman sure could walk fast!

We approached a large, white door with gold handles. Violet opened the door and gestured for me to enter first.

“This is the grand dining hall,” Violet said.

It was another beautiful room. There was a minibar, with stools, occupying one wall. A leather study chair next to a large stone fireplace. A crystal chandelier hung from the ceiling and in the middle of the room was a massive wooden table littered with all kinds of delicious-looking foods. Violet pulled out a chair for me to sit in, and as I looked at all the delicious food, I realized just how hungry I was.

As I sat there drooling over the display, Violet brought me out of my catatonic state when she appeared beside me. “What would you like to eat, miss?”

I brushed her off. “Oh, I can get it,” I said, as I didn’t want her waiting on me, hand and foot.

I sat up from my chair and was about to reach for some bacon when I noticed that Violet was staring at me like I was insane. I ignored her reaction, as my need for food was more significant than my need to ask about her problem.

As I finished gathering my food, I looked at Violet, noticing that she was still just standing there. “Aren’t you going to sit and eat with us?”

She shook her head. “No, miss, I cannot. We aren’t allowed to eat with the higher ranks.” She regretfully informed me.

sit and eat with me.” I pleaded

sit,

Violet. “And here I thought it was going to be a peaceful morning,” I said distastefully while glaring at

widened with horror at my remark, and she looked to Cain, who let out a low growl, causing poor

two plates, placed a variety of food onto each one and served both men. Once she was finished, Violet

my food in silence, not even sparing a glance towards Cain or Calyx. Finally, after finishing, I gathered my plate and began to leave the room when a large hand gripped my elbow. “Where do you think you are going?”

to take my plate into the kitchen, and then I’m going to go for a walk around the grounds,” I said

hold. “I don’t think so, Violet will clean everything up, and you

clean my mess, and lastly, I do not need an

stood angrily. I didn’t move or blink, just stared at him with hatred.

me against him harshly. “You will watch how you speak to me, and it is not a request; it’s an order. You will not go anywhere outside the house without an escort.

uncontrollably, causing Cain’s brows to scrunch together in confusion. “I’m sorry, am I supposed to be scared of you or something?

when I thought he was going to pummel me, Calyx

to me. “Fine, but if

good girl and behave yourself, or else you

head

yanked my arm from his hold and began

one here would even dare to speak to Cain

nice.” I simply

woman from last night approached us. “Couldn’t be happy with just one brother, huh? Had to try out the

am taking her on a tour of the grounds, Eve, and it will do you good to remember that she is your future Luna; you

is no future

and rip her face-off, but I remained silent and just sent her a death glare, to which she smirked at and

door. Calyx rushed to my

“Yea, I caught

I stood there taking everything in, I noticed a small labyrinth in the center of the yard. There were

so breathtaking. The tree had a swing hanging from it and a small bench next to it. As I approached the tree, I could feel Calyx watching me intently, as if burning a hole in the back of my head. But I ignored it and continued to my destination; the tree was even more magnificent up close; it was so large and beautiful, the leaves were bright and

in; it was filled with numerous colourful Koi fish. I leaned against the edge and gazed at the fish swimming around

fine, and even if I told you I wasn’t fine, it doesn’t change anything,” I said as I walked over

me; you might feel better,” He said with a

my feelings, especially with someone I don’t know.” Did he think I was stupid or something? I wasn’t going to tell him anything, especially when he would go

lips. “Fair enough; what do you want

lips and thought for a moment of what I wanted to ask. “I want to know why your brother chose me? He is an Alpha; he’s not bad on the eyes; Cain could have anyone he wants, even little miss Barbie in there.” Everything about this situation didn’t make

he chose you. He is dead set on the fact that you’re his mate, and maybe he sees something in you. I know he is difficult and stubborn, but years of being an Alpha will do that to you, and he wasn’t always like this; Cain used to be....different. So maybe you’ll bring the

I get the chance, I’m gone. I

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