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y eyes snapped open. Fear gripped my heart, an

and the door made of mahogany, and slowly, my memories came back. Me

d I froze up on the bed. I slowly turned to look back, but the person

Kate, the mistress that was assigned to take care of me, said to me. Funnily enough

lights on," I said in a low voice as I yawned. "

stant and stood in front of me.

y eyes close up," she said in a warm tone and lowered her head. "Please, what

if it was Cassius who paid money to purchase me or if I was the one

aise the curtains and turn on the lights. Everywhere felt so cool, so calm

ed back at me and scoffed. She didn't say a word until I repeated t

nd that's exactly what I am doing. Please don't stress yourself," Kate said and walked over to wh

ot up before I could refuse. I wanted to decline the offer, but I needed it

before I arrive, the two guards are right here. Just walk out of your

nge. This time in Damon's pack, I would have been up and trainin

ping here and being overly comfortable didn't look good on me. I waited

wound just beside my navel, I let out a wince. It still hurt.

to work for the pack, until I would be told to do so. I knew Kate could help me with ways

ckly shifted towards it. It was pushed open, but

s this how Kate wanted to be dramatic this early in the morning? M

a bid to head towards the door when I not

lligence?" I whispered to myself. "I was more th

the ground as Cassius stepped his large feet into my room. I crawled u

but didn't stare at him. I was scared of how piercing his gaze could be. Every good feeli

intelligence," he said in a low but deep tone

wering my head now. "I didn't know

th a sarcastic laugh. "Where is th

e a drink," I repl

onfident Camilla. Sending wolves on errands

e..

e was suddenly raised. "Haven't I told yo

gaze wasn't as hard as I thought, but

rm your duty?" Cassius asked, and everything went quiet. List o

ad in disagre

didn't ev

t supposed to come without effort. I knew I would

atus," he continued, his voice sounding serious. "Each morning, you will come over to my room and make my bed, sweep the floors of my room, and arrang

ly. "Yes, Alph

unlocked it, and Jace walked in with a smile. But Cass

my room this morning," Cassius spoke warmly to Jace. "Aight, don't say a word. I to

ion, and Cassius growled at me.

I rushed to get down to his office on time, and then I noticed Jace was still here. I felt grateful that I wore t

he waved at me

endly. I approached the door, and I saw his arms widely ope

chen. Her older mistress didn't let her ge

I said and locked my door as we

alked away. I quickly started walking towards the kitchen before s

d a quiet small room. I didn't know what it was used for, but so

ped to life as the air was heavy with deep scents.

f jubilate and stay stronger. The wound was healing. Something strong, something potent and powerful, was working

en pair of eyes staring back at me with a smirk on his lips. I had st

my wolf, who hadn't said a word

e, m