I’ve noticed him glancing at me from time to time, and today I have to sit right next to him for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I hope he’ll ignore me like most males do, but I’m afraid I won’t be that lucky this time.
Our Alpha instructs us to take our seats, and I reluctantly sit down. As unmated males sit beside me, I keep my eyes on my plate. When the signal is given to start eating, I notice my nightmare placing a bowl of fruit in front of me. I quietly thank him as I take the bowl from his hands.
Neither male speaks to me during breakfast, and I feel relieved when I return to the kitchen. I spend my break in my room, reviewing everything Dad and I discussed over the past two weeks, before heading back to work.
Lunch is similar to breakfast, and as I make my way to the ballroom, I hear our Luna is already present. Over the years, I’ve learned to distinguish her laughter, and this one signals trouble for whoever is involved.
I stop beside the door, which they left ajar, unsure if they expect me yet, as I usually arrive ten minutes later.
“Does Umayza suspect this is a setup?” one of the other females asks, and I want to scream, No.
“Of course not. She’s as gullible as her Father was when he arrived here. They have no idea he requested the Alpha to put her in the other group, and he’ll make sure she never finds out. He’ll have his fun with her, but I hope she’ll last longer than the others did.
His first Mate disappeared within a year, and his second Mate within two years. But you know, I don’t care-he only picks females not born in this Pack,” Luna responds. I quickly walk away until I am out of hearing range.
My heart races with a surge of dread and revulsion. To feign ignorance, I put on a light expression and start humming as I walk towards the ballroom again.
“Hello, Luna,” I greet as I walk into the ballroom, only to stop dead in my tracks when I see my so-called dress ready.
“Umayza, today you will rehearse in your outfit,” Luna says, holding the dress out to me. There’s something in her eyes that tells me she’s up to something.
Umayza
“Luna, I think there’s been a mistake with my measurements. This is way too short,” I protest after I change into my outfit.
The dress, now altered, barely covers my ass. I can’t help but worry that a simple turn will expose my panties to everyone.
“No, it’s perfect for you,” Luna says with a cold smile. “I want to make sure that you find a Mate, and I don’t want any of our High-ranking members to pick you. When someone requested you be placed in this group, I convinced my Mate it was for the best. I never wanted your Father or you to join our Pack.”
She states this, and I see there are at least five Warriors present-something that is normally not allowed during rehearsal.
I stare at our Luna as she starts laughing, and I finally realize she actually hates me, for whatever reason that might be.
Without thinking further, I lunge at her, my fist connecting with her nose in a sharp, resounding crack.
Two Warriors immediately seize me, pulling me away before I can do any more harm. One of the High-ranking females steps forward, her gaze icy. “You’ve assaulted your Luna, and for that, you will be convicted.” She looks at everyone in the room, and they all agree with her.
The Luna has a smirk on her face as the Warriors drag me down to the dungeons.
An hour later, my Father arrives at the dungeon. There is no worry in his eyes as he says, “Be patient. Everything will be alright.”
Whenever Dad says that, I know something unexpected is about to happen. It’s something his Father taught him, and so far, it always turns out well.
I nod my head as I see my nightmare coming down the stairs.
His eyes move up and down my body, and the look he gives me sends shivers down my spine.
When Dad notices my discomfort, he turns around. “Stay away from her,” he growls at the man.
Dad pulls a chair in front of my cell and keeps his eyes on my nightmare. One of the Warriors standing guard grabs a sheet from a shelf and hands it to me through the bars.
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