18

ELEANOR

I laid on the bed sidewards, against the window where you could see the mountains shrouded with

trees. Light was illuminating from the window pane through the small gap of the yellow curtains

draping on the tiled floor.

A peaceful feeling rose within me. Having the opportunity to sleep had given me the peace I was

looking for, after a long while.

Even breathing feels so good. I took a deep breath and heaved it out softly through my nose.

There was something pleasant mixed in the air. A delicious minty scent. It was subtle yet sweet.

Comforting me as it wafted through the air.

It's getting stronger...

Where is it coming from?

Despite my curiosity, I didn't try answering my own question by looking around. I was too sleepy to

move. I couldn't bring myself to even whip my head sidewards if I wanted to.

The massive weight of guilt and shame jumped onto my shoulders, refusing to be taken away. I shut

my eyes tight, ignoring the pain and anguish it paid me tenfold.

“Ellie.”

Hm?

“Ellie.”

"Hmmm..” I moaned at the desire to sleep. Just a few more minutes. Just a few.

I didn't move until something heavy was placed on my hip. I found it necessary to groan. I then

forced my arm to move. Brushing away the hand digging into the side of my hips.

"Wake up, princess.”

The soft voice of Alpha Alexander brought out all of my energy in a surprise. Eyes forced open, I

slowly turned my head until I met his longing gaze.

My eyes couldn't help but glance at the wall clock.

5pm!

I sat up, ready to apologize when he gripped both my arms in place.

I then tilted my head a bit. Confused as to why he’s stopped me abruptly.

“Is something the matter, Alpha?” I said gracefully. Ignoring the shudder that ran down my spine

when we touched and kissed one another deeply. Hours ago. His grip on my arm was gentle yet

firm.

He raised a brow, releasing my hip with his one hand before giving me a disgruntled look.

"Haven't we discussed this already, Eleanor?”

I gave him a confused look.

He raised his brow higher.

What is he talking about? I stared at him while trying to remember what he said.

"Oh. Sorry,” I dropped my eyes to his lap. Afraid to gaze at him too closely and get caught in this

trap.

I heard him let out a sigh.

“I didn't wake you up because you looked so peaceful when you were asleep.”

“Sorry,” I bowed my head in embarrassment.

He pressed my chin softly in between his thumb and forefinger. Lifting it up slightly. Locking his

eyes with mine.

“Do not apologize to me, Eleanor. Not to me, not to anyone.” His tone was dangerously serious.

I gulped.

"Okay."

"Good. You must be hungry. What do you want to eat?” He slid his hands down my arms. His tone

no longer intimidating as it was earlier.

“Nothing too fancy. Just a plain sandwich would be fine.” I shrugged.

The displeased look on his face told me he didn't like my suggestion at all

Did I say something wrong?

"What kind of food is that? Do you think that's enough? Now that you will become my Luna, you

need to fill your body up with plenty more nutrients than that.” He crossed his arm over the other.

Huffing at my response.

“Oh.” I smiled awkwardly. To be honest, I was kind of hungry. Maybe I'm just not used to being

asked what I wanted. It was always what my pack wanted out of me. Since Mike technically made

me a pack slave rather than the Alpha’s daughter. Back then, Mike would always hand me just a

plain sandwich every dinner. At times when my parents were busy during pack meetings. Which was

all the time, actually. They never found out Mike had been taking food from my plate without them

looking.

My wolf scoffed.

“Did they even care? Even if they knew, they're probably not gonna do something about it.

Especially Victor.’ Ares now loathes the word “father’ or “parents’ after that last revelation about

them. The mere fact that he only wanted to use me all along to his advantage made me lost all my

respect and care towards them.

What kind of parent does that?

“Eleanor!”

The sound of Alex's loud voice forced my head to jolt up. Eyes wide while I stare at him, startled.

“I've been giving you different options for dinner for the last two minutes, little one.” He studied me

for a few seconds before leaning in to my face. I gulped. As he leaned even closer, I lowered my

back to the pillow for the purpose of avoiding his dangerous contact.

“What are you thinking about? You look immersed in your thoughts.” Curiosity draped over his face

and he knitted his brows.

Slowly, he began stalking me on the bed. Placing his hands on either of my sides while raising his

knee, then the other.

Right now he was standing in all fours, caging me in between his large hands. I avoided my breasts

grazing his broad, muscular chest by sinking into the bed.

What happened to us hours ago. The wild kissing, the intense heat. It was something that was never

meant to be. And I promised myself never to let it happen again.

Not right now. Not in this cursed life

Besides, he has Veronyka.

I inhaled a deep breath. Watching him as he gets close. But before he could drop his weight on me,

I rolled over my back and pushed his hand out of the way. I felt his body roll together with mine and

I alone couldn't stop our bodies from rolling.

Unexpectedly, we ended up falling to the floor on top of each other for my effort to avoid him at all

costs.

Alexander landed on his back to the stone cold floor with a thud. As for me, I landed right in

between his muscular legs. My both hands dropped with a loud thud on the sides of his head,

giving us the reason to look into each other's eyes deeply. Passionately.

A gasp escaping from my throat was my natural response as I felt his bulge against my

womanhood.

At the same time, Alexander held either side of my hips instinctively. Locking me in position.

Panicking, I struggled to get my body off him as I ran my palms down his chest to guide me in

standing back up. Accidentally grinding my pussy harder against his bulge.

He groaned instantly and gripped my hips harder in his fists. His tight grip that almost touched the

v-line in between my legs then made me moan softly.

I stopped moving. Afraid my movements would arouse him for a second time and he stared at me

with an amused expression on his dark and handsome face.

My heart thudded rapidly against my chest, and I began panting heavily along with him. My thighs

were spread against him. I could feel his cock harden and it was more than enough to alarm all my

senses at once.

"Alex, why aren't you answering my damn—" The door was thrown open with a bang to the wall

nearby.

I snapped my head to the door, shocked.

My eyes looked over at Adrian, holding a phone in his hand. I watched as his hand dropped to his

side. Surprisingly, Adrian's face appeared calm and collected as he looked over me then his brother.

We hurriedly stood to our feet. I immediately avoided Adrian's gaze whilst Alex cleared his throat,

filling the awkward silence between the three of us standing in one room.

The scent of our arousal still wafted through the air, across the room. It was drifting off towards the

direction where Adrian stood, leaning against the wall with his arms crossed. I heard him sniff the

air, making him pinch the bridge of his nose almost immediately after it filled him.

Heat rushed to my face when I felt his gaze directed to me. I stared at floor blankly, willing the floor

to open up and gobble me whole. Into the abyss far away from Alexander and Adrian or anyone

else at that matter.

"What, lan?” Alex asked in a commanding voice. Brushing the scent away like nothing happened.

“I was calling your phone. You weren't answering. But now I know why.”

The air around me suddenly felt gloomy with the heavy tension building up from these two brothers

in front of me.

“I was distracted.” He quickly replied.

Pressing my lips into a thin line, I raise my head. About to ask for permission to leave when Adrian

spoke.

Adrian scoffed. “You looked more than distracted to me. May I remind you there should be no pups

before the mating. Haven't I taught you that?” He announced firmly.

I heard Adrian sigh. “Yes, lan. You did. Plenty of times.” He said a matter-of-factly.

“Good.” Suddenly, his tone changed.

“I'm just gonna go—" I started at the door, but lan abruptly blocked me on the way.

"Sister-in-law, this matter concerns you too. There was an announcement made earlier by an ally

pack and you need to hear this.” He eyes gave me a warning I couldn't ignore.

"Okay." I said obediently.

I dutifully went back to my spot beside Alex and straightened my clothes. Wrinkled from the

wrestling I had with Alex a while back.

“What announcement?” Alex stepped forward inquisitively.

Adrian then brought out an opened letter and raised it to study the content.

"Alpha Arragon and Luna Savannah of the Wind Winders Wolf Pack have arranged the Royal

Winders Dinner in the honor of Alpha Alexander and his new Luna, Eleanor Raven of the Red

Silverwood Pack. We are supposed to be at the Okami hill at exactly 8pm tonight!” He concurred.

“From the looks of it, many other neighboring packs have been invited too, including the Blue

Mountains Pack.”

I felt like my entire body crumbled at the mention of my old pack’s name. The pack that abandoned

me and used me my whole life. A reminder of my parents who raised me just to throw me to the

lion's den to serve as nothing but meat for bait.

My hands balled into fists as I felt my wolf drown in utter hatred and rage. It was then that I felt the

love I once held for my pack burn into ashes deep in my own darkness.

I succumbed to it. Drawing enough strength from it enough to banish the tears that formed right

under my eyes.

“Let's get ready.” I arched my small lips to form an enthusiastic smile, shocking not only Adrian but

Alexander by my side. Looking at me with eyes wide in disbelief as I barely held back my excitement

for this huge event.

It's an opportunity I would never allow myself to miss. And it's the only way they could taste my

revenge, before I disappear from the world and live as a normal rogue, if I'm lucky, that is.