Beeping. Low, steady beeping.
Why did I sll chemicals?
I was trying to understand where I was, but my eyelids were too heavy to lift.
My hand rested upon my head. The throbbing was ever so present. It hurt to even think. The fatigue had finally set into my body, and even moving the slightest made wince in pain.
Where was I?
I heard whispers in the dark. It sounded like two won were talking. I could barely make out what they were saying, and I didn’t recognize their voices.
“She isn’t good... No, I don’t think she can..”
“... she has to get better first... conceive...”
“... maybe there is a chance... Pregnancy.... I have a supplent that will help... It can carry...”
Who were they talking about? It sounded like a poor girl with tons of issues. May the moon goddess bless her, I thought. I hoped she got better soon.
I didn’t an to eavesdrop on their conversation. Deciding to give them their privacy, I thought back on everything that had happened.
However, for a mont, my mind went completely blank. My head hurt again. I still could not open my eyes.
But then the mory slowly flowed back to ...
That’s right, I was... the daughter of the Alpha. After my mother passed away, I did everything I could to help take care of my pack and my father. I knew my life was difficult and not the life I should have had. But it was still mine.
A few small tears escaped my eyes thinking back to the promise I made so many years ago.
Mother made my father and promise to look after each other. I had done everything I could to care for him over the years, but... it seed that I was never able to do enough to please him, and he just hated who I was.
And then... and then he sold .
I took a sharp breath and clenched my hands. My heart ached so much with that thought that I could not breathe for a few seconds.
How could he? I was his only blood-related child. His daughter. And he sold to an Alpha with a ruthless reputation, one who could kill at any mont.
My eyes snapped open, and fear flooded back into .
I had arrived at the Drogomor pack!
I rembered how I got into Talon’s car, my nervousness and fear coursing through . Staring out the window, I had watched the shadows beyond the treeline dance about in my vision with the droplets of rain cascading down the window...
Then my vision beca blurry, and I must have fallen asleep.
Why did I end up in the hospital, though?
“...she should be awake now,” one of the female voices said quietly.
I suddenly realized that “the poor girl” was very likely not soone else but !
I held my breath. If they had been talking about ... what did they an? Pregnancy... conceive... what did they want from ?!
My body started to tremble again, and as soon as it did, it hurt. Every move I made was throbbing. I knew that it was the pain from my beatings finally setting in.
“Talon, here you are! I was about to bring her so food. She has to be hungry.” I didn’t know who she was, but she sounded kind.
“Then do it quickly, Vicky. The Alpha will be here soon.”
The white curtain close to my bed flew back, and a woman with bright red hair stood there with a bright smile upon her face.
All eyes turned towards , and I scrambled back in the bed.
I couldn’t move much. I realized I was still in my long white dress.
“Rosalie, It’s okay,” a brown-haired woman said as she stepped towards . The smile on her face made relaxed a little.
“I’m Doctor Leigh, but you can call Estrella.”
I looked towards Estrella and recognized her voice; she was the one who ntioned "pregnancy" earlier. I tried to give her a smile, but I wasn’t sure whether I was successful.
Before I could say anything, the red-haired young woman jumped in, “Are you hungry?”
She was the owner of the other voice. Vicky.
I shook my head slowly. I was hungry at first, but now I was too concerned over what I overheard.
I felt like I had a knot in my stomach. The Alpha of Drogomor bought as his maid, or at least that was what they had said. What kind of maid... ?
“Poor girl. You look pale.” Vicky sat down next to . “But don’t worry. You’re going to be alright. Estrella is the best doctor in our pack,” she tried to reassure .
“Oh, I forgot to introduce myself,” she added. “I’m Vicky, Talon’s sister.”
I knew her na from their earlier conversation already, but I was surprised to find out Vicky and Talon were siblings because of their different personalities. Vicky was a very cute girl and quite chatty, while Talon was quiet most of the ti.
“I am glad you’re awake, Rosalie.” Estrella helped sit up. “I just want to check your vitals quickly, if that’s okay.”
As she moved towards , I flinched, and she held her hands up, trying to show she ant no harm. I gave her a nod. Seeing no further objections from , she started to take my temperature.
Vicky looked at with a soft expression as she touched the end of the bed.
“You really need to try, and eat sothing, Rosalie. You’ll feel so much better...”
I did not have any appetite, still wondering what they were going to do with , but I wasn’t sure what would happen if I disobeyed her.
“...But If you can’t right now... just let know when you’re ready and I will bring you food!” she finished her sentence.
I looked at Vicky with appreciation. Thank goodness she didn’t seem to be upset with my lack of cooperation.
I glanced over and saw Talon. He stood against the wall with his arms crossed, but his eyes never left what Estrella was doing.
The tense feeling within my body began to subside, and I was sowhat relieved.
They were rciless Drogomor wolves, yes. But, so far, they hadn’t been horrible to . The awful reputation of this pack was probably all due to the rumors about their evil Alpha...
“This dress is beautiful on you. I can tell it’s handmade. Who made it for you?”
Vicky had changed the topic, and for so reason, I felt like she was trying to cheer up. When was the last ti soone tried to cheer up?
“It was a gift from...”
I couldn’t finish my words as I felt tears start to well up again.
“Vicky... She doesn’t want to talk right now. Let’s not overwhelm her all at once.”
Talon finally spoke, looking towards Vicky. She hesitated for a second and let out a sigh before smiling back at .
“He is right. I’m sorry, Rosalie. You need your rest....”
They were supposed to be killers, so why were they being so nice to ?
However, I knew I couldn’t rest.
"May I ask what kind of work am I supposed to do?"
I tried to lift the blanket off my body, holding back the pain in my body as I moved. My father had taken their alpha’s money, and I needed to work to pay off the debt. I didn’t want to be the maid of a dangerous and brutal Alpha forever.
No one answered , and I looked up.
All of a sudden, everyone stopped talking. Estrella quickly finished up my vital check and put away the equipnt, while Vicky moved closer to Talon.
Vicky seed so uncomfortable all of the sudden. Her bubbly and happy nature drained away as she moved closer to Talon. Talon himself was standing up straight like he always does. Even Estrella, who had just been relaxed and carefree, had taken on a more professional deanor. She stood firm as if she was waiting for her next directive.
What was going on...?
I heard footsteps approaching. Two... maybe three people?
A tall, dark figure entered my dimly lit room.
He was a giant of a man with tan skin and jet-black hair. His jawline was strong and accented the masculinity he held. I had never seen a man move the way he did, graceful yet with a rciless glint that laid behind his gorgeous eyes.
He was all the way across the room, but even the aura that seed to surround him showed the power he held, and it terrified .
I had t dangerous n. My stepbrother Derek and even my father had shown pain throughout my life... but neither of them held the sa intimidation this man carried.
He glanced over . I couldn’t help but notice how his blue eyes seed to pierce into my very soul.
Thud, thud, thud.
I could hear my heart beating fast.
How could soone be so dangerous yet... alluring? Why did I feel drawn to him?
The mont he set foot into the room, it beca eerily quiet. So quiet that you could hear a pin drop.
I was so captivated with his appearance that it took a mont to realize the change in the mood from the others around . Vicky, Talon. and Estrella all had their eyes cast to the floor, and their necks were turned slightly towards him—a common show of submission within wolves.
There was only one occasion when I had known wolves to act in this kind of manner, and that was for...
Realization sunk in, and I felt myself begin to panic. It was clear as day, and I was so blinded by the sight of him that I didn’t notice.
This was him—the Alpha of Drogomor!
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