“Is it? What should I do?” He asked, an amused smile crinkling at the corner of his lips.
“I don’t know, possibly sweep her off her feet or something,” I was flirting with him!
Though I admit it was much better than fighting with him.
Lana was happy, at least. She was tugging at my skin, ready to burst out.
“Alright!” He said and left my waist, stopping midway.
Before I could fathom his intention, I was grabbed and hauled in his arm. My feet dangled; my head pressed into his chest. A quick bolt of fire shot through my body.
“Put me down, I was just kidding,” I protested.
“No, I just swept you off your feet.” He said huskily.
A loud cheering caught my attention, and my eyes grew wider in surprise. It seemed like the entire pack has assembled outside. People were lining the driveway as Lucian walked on it. Few were standing near the massive entrance. “God! You don’t need to be so dramatic, just put me down, Lucian,” I pleaded. “The pack is loving it, let us give them a good show.” He replied.
He carried me with a flourish as if I was a trophy. It was useless to argue, so I simply stared down, wishing for the ordeal to end as soon as possible.
I wrapped my hand around his neck to balance myself and not appear awkward.
He pulled me more firmly against him, while my face burned with embarrassment.
He stepped through the main door into a grand hall. There was an imperial staircase right in the middle of the room.
The staircase split into two passages on the first floor which was lined with the door, I assume they were bedrooms.
The first floor had the biggest, state-of-the-art kitchen I had ever seen. And the dining hall was big enough to hold a banquet.
The colour theme was white and gold almost everywhere.
“Alpha, you are back with the bride!” Said one middle-aged lady, beaming at us.
I scoffed and rolled my eyes.
Bride? What the hell.
“How have you been, Katherine?”
Lucian finally put me down, and I bristled in embarrassment.
“This is Katherine, she is the caretaker and in charge of this place.” Lucian introduced me to the lady.
There was another girl around my age, she had short red hair, her delicate features and large brown eyes gave her a pixie kind of look. She oozed with power.
“A beta,” I thought.
“This is Savannah, she is one of the Beta. I have some pack business to attend to. This is our home,” he motioned to the huge area, “Savannah is going to take you to my quarters. You can take a shower if you would like, your luggage will arrive in a few hours, though some clothes will be brought to you. However, for the time being, you may not leave my quarters and do not go anywhere escorted.”
He lifted my chin with his finger, “Do you understand me?”
I nodded numbly and tried to get my wits around me.
Savannah bowed to me and said,” Pleased to meet you, Madam Luna.”
I greeted both Katherine and Savannah, they seemed nice. I could hear voices from the inside, but I did not see anyone. I climbed the staircase, following Savannah, who guided me to an ornate set of double doors on the third floor. A large man stood beside the doors, looking imposing. He had short black hair, cut military style; he cocked his eye at me before politely bowing his head. Savannah nodded to the man as he opened the door. I did not have time to say anything because I was soon ushered inside…
The room was warm and inviting, with a cosy fireplace in the sitting area. There were several comfortable looking chairs near the fire. A large flat-screen TV sat in front of a full-sized leather couch. Numerous paintings and antiques decorated the area tastefully.
“These are Alpha Blake’s private quarters. The bedroom and bathroom are through there. I will have food and clothing sent up for you. There will be a guard posted at the door.”
I nodded.
“Thanks, Savannah, how many people live here?”
“Not many, about 30 of them. A few lone wolves, and staff. Rest all dwell all over the pack land in their houses or the hostel of the unmated.”
“That’s scarcely any people for such a big house, I commented,” I commented.
She smiled,” Oh! It’s always busy here, ever since the Alpha moved into this quarter. You won’t feel lonely, I assure you.”
“He didn’t stay here before?” I asked.
“No madam Luna, the previous Alpha used to stay in the house right behind this mansion. It is near the riverfront. Alpha Lucian moved here after he became the Alpha of the pack. It was easier to manage things from the packhouse.”
“Ok,” I replied while processing this information.
“Thank you again, and please call me Alice,” I smiled at her.
Savannah beamed back at me.
“As you wish Madam…….. I mean Alice.”
“These rooms are Alpha’s domain; no one will bother you here. For now, stay inside the rooms, though, and don’t go out.”
She motioned toward the bedroom. I wondered why everyone was hell-bent on keeping me indoors like a prisoner.
“Alpha’s rooms have been protected against certain things with spells and of course the usual security, that prevents anyone from entering without access,” she rambled on and on about various security measures while I zoned out and observed the room.
I nodded, I had no interest in following this stupid order, but I was not going to make my life any more difficult than it was already. Savannah walked out the doors and closed them behind her.
Alone inside the elegant suite, I walked from the sitting room into the large bedroom. I had no wish to go outside if I was safe here, and that is what Lucian wanted. The glass doors allowed faint sunlight to wash inside the room and give everything a golden glow.
An enormous king-sized bed graced one wall of the room. The bed towered in the large space. I stepped up to it and took in the detail on the magnificent carved wooden posts that supported the heavy canopy above it. Piled high with large pillows, it was a bed, fit for a king.
Shaking my head at the luxury, I walked to the bathroom and was again amazed. It was big and could have accommodated 15 people. A large walk-in shower adorned the back wall, and a Jacuzzi tub sat quite prominently in the middle of the room. It is not like I was not used to luxury, Jade moon was not poor, but this was over the top. The colours were all white and blue. Large mirrors covered most of the walls. The sink area was very Spartan. A second sink area was on the opposite wall. I was surprised to find boxes of deodorant and toothpaste, the same brand as mine. I picked up an unopened toothbrush and pondered over its significance. Lucian was sure I would end up here.
I wondered what else he knew about me. That thought was frightening. The marble tile was cool under my feet as I kicked off my shoes and stripped down. Not being sure what to do with my clothes, I piled them on the counter.
After my shower, I found a t-shirt, underwear, and sweatpants all in my size in one of the cupboards. There were other dresses and clothes as well, but I chose comfort. I had no interest in enticing Lucian. I looked at the clock on the wall, and it read at 5 pm. With nothing better to do I started exploring the suit, it was big with a study, gym, and a small kitchen of its own. I guess he did not eat in the general packhouse.
The study had an array of books ranging from fiction, business administration to mechanical engineering. I wondered who read all these. I arrived back in the living room and curled up on the couch, waiting for Lucian to come back.
I woke up to the sensation of someone nuzzling my neck.
“What are you doing?” I winced and immediately tried to move away. Only to realize I was pinned under him, well, not exactly pinned. I had fallen asleep with my head on the headrest, and he was leaning over me to reach my neck. He was too heavy to shove off. I could only squirm under him.
“Is this what you were looking for?” he whispered in my ear and continued nuzzling.
“No, stop you promised, you wouldn’t mark me,” I squirmed and turned away from him to avoid his lips.
“I am not marking you, relax,” he chuckled, and interlaced his finger with mine, pulling me down, so I was lying on the couch with his body bent over mine. Both my hands were pinned on either side of my head.
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