ped with the C

one in the dimly-lit room with nothing but the

a man as cruel and heartless as Maximus Blackwood. Moving slowly, i hobbled out of the

of my chamber, I made a d

m, contemplating my options. I knew that i would have to be quick, silent, and leave as

enses. "Mrs. Blackwood?" It was Marcus. "Are you in t

to think of an escape plan. I spotted a

us's voice grew louder.

door and realized tha

, steadying myself. I

out, trying to keep my voice s

stern look. "The Alpha King is waiting for you,

ed, trying my best to hide

y step felt heavy, every breath felt like i was suffocating.

wash over me. The room was dimly lit, with candles flickering on every su

w voice. "I trust you're aware of

keep my composure. "Yes, y

his throne. "Because I have deci

se in my chest. Maybe he wa

You will be closely monitored from now on. Any more attem

t had come. "Understood," I said

he said, a cruel smirk forming on his lips. "I've decided to take a personal in

is words. I knew what that meant - mor

I had to find a way out of this

hness," I said, forcin

ith my response. "You may leave now,"

as I reached the door

a more sinister tone. "I wouldn't try anything foolis

rehead at his words. I knew he was rig

ng. Despite his cruelty and harsh words, there was something

ha King Maximus. He would come to my chambers and demand that i perfo

power to harass and intimidate me. I felt like a

to Alpha King Maximus. I knew it was wrong, knew that he was treating

i overheard a conversation between Alpha K

r," Marcus said. "She's just a young woman w

t women are nothing but trouble. They'll do anything for

of sadness a

, i genuinely cared for him despite everything y

hts, I heard Alpha King Maximus say

said. "There's something about her that I c

be possible that he felt the same

further, Titus burst into my cham

ed. "The Alpha Kin

art pounding in my chest. I had no idea what

ximus standing before me, his eyes burning

hundered. "You have been in my service for months n

feeling like a child caught in the act of mis

"I have given you every resource available, every adva

feeling tears prick at the corners of my eye

with anger. "You'd better find a way," he said, his voic

feeling like a trapped a

leave. "I expect results, Mrs. Bla

ur role here. You are to bear me a son, nothing more. I

of what happened to women who failed to produce a m

't help but feel as much or

s meant to be with. This time the instinct was strong and i c

ssible ! No ! No! "