Episode 9

I pushed myself up and went straight to the window, having just discovered that the room was mine. The fresh air slapped my skin, sending a sweet sensation over me, and I admired the entire environment. Everything outside this prison was great, and I longed to get out.

It doesn't seem possible. The guards are there to drag me back after multiple beatings. It would be more severe now, especially now that they have all concluded that I was a demon.

I hope they will all realize who the true demon is one day. The sorcerer had plans for Elf. They planned on lying. Everyone believed the sorcerer without doubt, all because of their hatred for me.

I pulled off my clothes and rushed to take a quick bath. The time was close to the lunch period, and I still needed to make some food for the royal family.

I finished bathing after a few minutes and changed into my pink gown, one of those clothes that was once my best but is now out of style.

I got out of my room after a short run. I could feel my internal wound getting healed at a faster rate. The cuts from the whip were also covered with skin.

I ran through the hallway but found no one, not even the guards. The few guards weren't standing, they were all moving in a particular direction.

I was quite confused. Why was everyone going to the hall? The hall was a venue for important issues and celebrations.

I made a shrug before going straight to the kitchen. They never invited me. I am an outcast, so why would Dad bring me out? He had even disowned me.

Why was I still calling him "father"? I just feel so troubled about Elf. How could she be a demon and live among the werewolves and no one be able to detect her presence? I am the only one who can see it, but it was more like no one because I will only receive a beating if I mention it to anyone.

I got closer to the kitchen, and yet there was no one.

I won't fall for this trap. They will all request their food immediately when it is time.

If I fail to provide it, then... another round of slaps and punches.

Finally, I got to the kitchen and stepped in. I got to the cooler and saw different wines. I checked the cupboard and there was already cooked food and snacks.

Really? Is it true that someone cooked for me?

There was no one entering the kitchen except me. Like, who then did all these things? I can't remember cooking it all...

I looked around and there was no one to ask what was going on.

"This could be a trap..." I heard my wolf say to me, making me so confused, like what does that mean?

"Are you joking or what?" I asked, looking around to even see the plates and cutlery all washed up.

"I sighed in relief. At least the stress of cooking for the whole royal pack has been removed. I can go have a good sleep and rest. Someone had cooked for the gathering that was going on in the hall. I was not included, and it hurt, but it was better than having them around.

Their presence alone makes me shiver in fear, especially of the demon Luna, dad is blind and I'm sure one day she will strike.

A demon staying in the wolf pack means nothing but disaster. She might be a spy. She must be here for something disastrous. I pray they all find out before it is too late.

Just then, my mind flashed back to that dream I had when I was unconscious. Fear gripped me...

Could it be that she was the one to kill all my family and members of this pack?

Could it be that she would make them all go extinct when she strikes with her members?

No, I won't let that happen!!

I was breathing heavily as this fear took over me.

Just then, the door of the kitchen sprang open and three guards stormed in...

"So it is true?!" they all chorused, their eyes widened in shock.

For a brief moment, I reasoned that they must be drunk, which would explain their gibberish.

"Are you all drunk?" I asked, and they grit their teeth and growled with a menacing look.

"The Luna was correct when she said you were in the kitchen attempting to poison the guest food!" huffed one of the guards, leaving me perplexed as the words echoed in my ear.

I know it sounds stupid, and I would have laughed if they hadn't been so serious.

"I don't know what you are talking about. I'm here to cook and found already cooked food instead. I was even about to leave before you all came in, so what the heck are you talking about? Who wants to poison who?" I asked, sneering at the men.

"And we all thought the Luna was lying, not knowing that she already knew the truth. Bundle her up and bring her to the hall. She would be disgraced in front of the whole crowd out there!" I tried to resist until three blows landed on my cheek.

I felt weak and allowed them to drag me away.

Jason's POV

I was right in the hall with my father. We both knew why we were here. Everyone had come for the birthday celebration. Oh yeah, like I was told, one of the alpha's children, the daughter, was having her birthday, so many alpha's and their members were invited. There were many respected and well-known werewolves present.

The music and everything else were just so great. It was a well-prepared feast, and Dad had decided to come not as a friend but as an enemy.

He's come to see how the pack is doing and what the best attack strategy is.

I don't know what happened in the past, but one thing I am sure of is that my dad hated Alpha Wolve passionately, but he was good at hiding it.

I sat calmly enjoying the dance, the music, and everything. There were reserved seats for me and my father. It was not for anything but out of fear.

My dad had been rumoured to be a devil even when many hadn't seen him killed. They were just so scared.

Everything was going well till the most shocking thing in my life happened...

It was so hard to believe, like I didn't want to believe it, but it keeps getting stronger and stronger.

I blinked my eyes and sniffed. I was perceiving the scent of my mate. It was the sweetest of all and soothed my heart. It also made me feel so ecstatic that I found my eyes roaming around.

Why here and at this moment?

This happened the first time, and I had shoved it out of my mind. Right then, when I was at the roadside, I got this scent, but it vanished almost immediately, and I tried to forget it. Now it is here once again...

I looked around looking for that lady. My heartbeat was pounding so hard and loud, there was a great urge and craving in my eyes. I couldn't see anyone or remember where I was. All that was in my brain was to find this lady, I wanted to find my mate.

Dad had said, "I got no mate." Then what am I feeling now?

My eyes were still swinging from side to side till the door of the hall opened widely.

I turned my gaze to the door like everyone else, but the difference was that I found out my mate was being dragged in.

She was the most beautiful creature on earth, and her scent was heartwarming and made me shiver. I blinked my eyes, continuously staring at her in great shock and dismay.

I've never seen a lady like this before; she had wounds on her but they didn't alter her beauty, which really struck me.

"This is her!!" One of the guards snorted and she was pushed to the floor in front of Alpha Wolve...

She fell and raised her gaze...

I felt my heart ache...

She paused her crying, wiped her eyes and looked around like she was in search of something.

Just then, our eyes met, and I felt it deep in my heart.

She is my mate!