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.

ridiculous; please sit and eat with me.” I pleaded with

about to sit, in walked

Violet. “And here I thought it was going to be

she looked to Cain, who let out a low growl, causing poor Violet to

at the table, and a moment later, Violet reentered the dining hall. She gathered two plates, placed a variety of food onto each one and served both men. Once she was finished, Violet once again bolted out of

Cain or Calyx. Finally, after finishing, I gathered my plate and began to leave the

hand that was clutching my elbow. “Umm, well, your majesty, I am going to take

attempted to yank my elbow from his grip, but he just tightened his hold. “I don’t think so, Violet will clean everything

and lastly,

he stood angrily. I didn’t move or blink, just stared at him with hatred. His

you speak to me, and it is not a request; it’s an order. You will not go anywhere outside the house without an

started to laugh uncontrollably, causing Cain’s brows to scrunch together in confusion. “I’m sorry, am I

and just when I thought he was going to pummel me, Calyx

to me. “Fine, but if she causes any problems, you come back

“Be a good girl and behave

head in

I yanked my arm from his hold and began

No one here would even dare to speak

nice.” I simply

to walk towards the rear of the house when that woman from last night approached us. “Couldn’t be happy with just

came between us. “I am taking her on a tour of the grounds, Eve,

is no future Luna of

everything in me not to lose my shit and rip her face-off, but I remained silent and just sent her a death glare, to which she smirked at

a deep breath and continued walking towards the back door. Calyx rushed to my side. “Sorry about that, and don’t

I

the yard. As I stood there taking everything in, I noticed a small 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 my left, was the small

swing hanging from it and a small bench next to it. As I approached the tree, I could feel Calyx watching me intently, as if burning a hole in the back of my head. But I

it was filled with numerous colourful Koi fish. I leaned against the edge and gazed at the fish swimming around carelessly when Calyx came to my side. “Are you ok? You seem a little lost?” He said

told you I wasn’t fine, it doesn’t change anything,” I said as

might feel better,” He said with a smile as he sat down on

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

do

chose me? He is an Alpha; he’s not bad on the eyes; Cain could have anyone he wants, even little miss Barbie in there.” Everything about this situation didn’t make sense, especially why

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 an Alpha will

get the chance, I’m gone. I don’t plan