Mate by Fate, Bound by Love

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Lena’s pov

Lady Claire came to me looking so angry like I had her favourite toy stolen away from her.

I was coming back from the library and I had come to meet the commotion outside the maid chambers. I entered and everyone’s eyes turned to mine, I was confused on what had happened.

The gazes that were shown towards me by the high-ranked wolves were mixed – mockery, pity. I was confused about the situation and was wondering why I would receive such a gaze from them.

It was when I entered the chambers that I understand the gravity of the situation. The jewelry of Lady Claire’s was seen in my bag I couldn’t understand the situation as I was confused on what had happened.

Lady Claire looked at me and a smirk was seen on her face, I tried to wrap my head around the situation, who would try to frame me up??

I had not offended anyone ever since I came to the pack although I had unintentionally stepped on their toes when I was introduced as the Alpha’s mate.

Alpha Adrian came into the chambers as he saw that the reason for the commotion was me, a look of disappointment flashed in his eyes before it was placed with a look of disgust.

I was taken to the execution grounds and I had chains on my hands and legs, as I stood before the Council of Elders as I await the judgement.

I could not understand what was going on as I could only see the lips of one of the Council of Elders moving but was not producing any sound.

I was sweating profusely where I stood, the world were turning all around as I was still thinking of who I had offended that made me go through this phase of life

Different Council members came forward in order to say their opinion, I was least concentrated in whatever they were saying as I was reminiscing on how blissful my life was

FLASHBACK

I had pains in my stomach as I groaned out loud. Alpha Adrian looked at me, worry and concern etched in his face

“Are you alright?” He asked

I shook my head as he sat on the bed, where I was and began to massage the back, the pain I had dissipated.

I had a relieved expression on my face as I looked at him, I had heard rumors about Alpha Adrian’s ruthlessness and how he treated his enemies with no mercy.

I had not witnessed how ruthless he was because he had not shown me his ruthlessness, he had only showed me his caring side.

I was being pampered as I was giving everything I asked for, I saw the look on the maids face and it was the look of jealousy, at that point, I could not be bothered about the look which was on the maid’s face.

“I’ll be back” Alpha Adrian said

Alpha Adrian left me alone in the custody of the maids, there and then I noticed how fast emotions can change.

During Alpha Adrian’s presence, the look on their faces was gentle, compassion and a hint of pity, During his absence, their look was one of a ravenous wolf looking for who to devour.

I sat down there and was rubbing my stomach with my hands, it had become an habitual habit of mine.

Although their actions pointed to the fact that they had wanted to devour me, they had their plans formulated and ready for execution. The only loophole in the plan was that I was the Alpha’s favourite.

I was in the midst of wolves yet I was not afraid, I knew in the midst of the devourers I would not be harmed, not because of my rank but because of the one who was behind me.

Lady Claire was angry that I took her position, I did not know if it’s because of the influence of power been confered on me as the Luna of the pack , I was able to stand my ground against Lady Claire.

Lady Claire walked out on me looking so angry and to a point I was amused by her attitude as I considered it childish.

I was in the chambers when Alpha Adrian came to the room and said a word that made me stupefied.

“Let’s go sightseeing” Alpha Adrian said to me.

I wore a sleeveless flowery given as I followed Alpha Adrian, he became my tour guide as he did not want to sing nor dance.

We settled for the library and Alpha Adrian moved in to the war sections in order to know more about wars, strategy and their tactics. I entered the wisdom section, settling on a book with hope and aspiration.

We stayed in the library till it was dusk. Alpha Adrian noticed it, took me out of the library as he placed his hands on top of my shouldersas we left the library.RêAd lat𝙚St chapters at Novel(D)ra/ma.Org Only

I loved the way the expression he made, I was the Alpha little princess as a result I was spoiled with love and care from the ruling, I was happy because I had seen a home that I would finally be indebte to.

I never knew that it was a facade in order to ruin the real deal, deep within me I hoped that I had not fallen into the trap.

BACK TO PRESENT

The water that was splashed on my face brought me back to reality, at this point I know how Alpha Adrian can be ruthless as I had experienced his ruthlessness first hand.

“She will be thrown into the jail as we await further instructions”. One of the Council of Elders said.

I could not be bothered about the judgement that was passed onto me, the question which laid in my heart was that who planned this set-up.

I was dragged with the chains as we entered the dark cave and I was being thrown inside.

I hope I would be able to get out of this unharmed