The Alphas prize

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.

snorted. “That’s ridiculous; please sit and eat with me.” I pleaded with her as I had been enjoying her company.

she was about to sit, in walked Cain and Calyx.

to be a

to Cain, who let out a low growl,

dining hall. She gathered two plates, placed a variety of food onto each one

I gathered my plate and began to leave the

majesty, I am going to take my plate into the kitchen, and then I’m going to go for a walk around the

from his grip, but he just tightened his hold. “I don’t think so, Violet will clean everything up, and

others to wipe our ass; we tend to do it ourselves. Second, I don’t need Violet to clean my mess, and lastly, I do not need an escort; I am only going down to the pond

didn’t move or blink, just stared at him with hatred. His nostrils were flared,

a request; it’s an order. You will not go anywhere outside the house without an escort. Do I make myself

sorry, am I supposed to be

he was going to pummel me, Calyx stood from his seat. “I can escort her brother.” He offered quickly and politely.

me. “Fine, but if she causes any problems, you come back immediately.” Calyx nodded in

his eyes. “Be a good girl and behave yourself, or else you won’t leave the house ever

hand to my head in a

his hold and began walking away, with Calyx hot on

know, you have some big balls. No one here would even dare to speak

I

his head at me and smirked. We continued to walk towards the rear of the house when that woman from last night approached us. “Couldn’t be happy with just one brother, huh? Had to try out the

Calyx came between us. “I am taking her on a tour of the grounds, Eve, and it will do you good to remember that she is your future

no future Luna of mine.” She

lose my shit and rip her face-off, but I remained silent and just sent

back door. Calyx rushed to my side.

I caught

labyrinth in the center of the yard. There were also beautiful, lush gardens filled with various flowers, fruits, and vegetables within the yard. Finally, to

and a small bench next to it. As I approached the tree, I could feel Calyx watching me intently, as if burning a hole

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

you I wasn’t fine, it doesn’t change anything,” I said as I walked over to the swing

me; you might feel better,” He said with a smile as he sat down

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 and

enough; what do you want to

bad on the eyes; Cain could have anyone he wants, even little miss Barbie in there.” Everything about this situation didn’t

and clapped his hands together. “Wow, I love it. I can’t explain why 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

my eyes. “I doubt that, and as soon as I get the chance, I’m gone.