Chapter 5: The King's Breeder

Aree’s POV

Time passed quickly. I have been detained here for five days. They still haven't decided what to do with me.

Staying here for five days was ten times harder than I expected. However, I'm used to this kind of situation. It's really different when someone makes you suffer every day.

Stella always comes here to torture me. She said nasty things, hurting me physically and mentally.

I rested my head on my knees and let out a deep breath. I remember my life before everything went wrong. But my happy life was filled with sadness now.

I smiled sadly; I never thought that I would suffer like this.

"Aria, honey? Where are you?"

I giggled softly as I continued to hide behind the tree in our vast garden. My mother and were playing hide and seek.

I peeked a little to find out where she was, but I was very surprised when I found her right in front of me.

"There you are, you little missy!" she said happily and tickled me. I screamed and laughed out loud.

"Mom! Stop tickling me!" I said while laughing hard. I tried to run away from her, but she captured me and caged me into her arms.

"I won't, honey, haha."

Before she could tickle me again, someone spoke up. "Hey, little missy, did you miss me?" My eyes widened as I looked for where that voice was coming from.

"Daddy!" My mom let me go, so I ran toward my dad. Dad immediately greeted me with a warm hug and kiss.

I miss him so much.

"How are you, sweetie? Are you doing well while daddy is away, hmm?" He asked me softly. I giggled and nodded my head. "Of course, Dad. I'm just behaving, right, mommy?" I said and looked at my mother.

Mother smiled and nodded as she walked towards us. She pinched my cheeks and chuckled, "She's behaving but naughty in other things. Especially with food. She can't stop eating," she said and laughed softly.

I just giggled. What can I do? It's good to eat. My dad looked at me, amused. "Very good, sweetie. Just keep on eating. I don't mind if you gain weight," he said and kissed my forehead.

I giggled again, "Sure, Dad. Let's go. I want to eat!" I energetically shouted. My mother and father laughed at my response.

"Sure, honey. Let's go."

I buried my face in my thigh even more. It's been a long time since that day happened. I just cried silently. I feel lonely and tired. “Celine, did I tell you about what my parents would do when...” I was talking to my wolf in my mind when I caught some noise.

I looked ahead when I heard the opening of the iron bars of my prison. Two men entered with Alpha Cornell and his two children, James and Stella.

Stella grinned as if she was happy with what she saw.

I just shook. The two warriors made me stand and face

“The king will come tonight to take you as the king’s breeder. As your punishment, you will face him, and will be the one who will go with him," I know it will happen. I just can't accept the fact that my mate--- err, ex-mate isn't doing anything. I wish I could see at least regret on his face, but there is none.

I just nodded. I can't do anything anymore; they have been decided. And just like the way they treat me, I'm just a slave, and I have no right to complain.

They were slightly surprised by my answer. Who wouldn't think like that? Five days ago, I ran away so I wouldn't be the one they sent to the palace as the king's breeder.

"Then get her out here and dress her," Alpha Cornell said. Before he could turn around, his daughter stopped her.

"Hold on, Father. Can I just dress her? She will be like us tonight. I don't want to embarrass our pack because of her appearance. Look at her, if she takes care of herself. I'm sure she will embarrass all of us," is she serious about what she is saying?

She thinks highly of herself. I wish my parents didn't die. I'm sure she wouldn't treat me like this. Actually, she's just a piece of shit.

I frowned. I'm sure she's just talking too much. "Sure, my daughter. You'll take care of her. Son, come on," He called his son.

James turned to me. His face was so serious that I couldn't read it. I'm still hoping that he still cares about me. But from what I see now, it seems like he really doesn't care.

I smiled sadly. Maybe this is my fate, to be rejected and alone in this world. They finally left the prison. At the same time, Stella stayed in front of me. There was a big grin on her lips.

"Come on, I don't like tardiness," I just nodded and followed her.

Some time passed, and she finished fixing me. For the first time, she didn't make me look ridiculous.

"I'm perfect. Even an ugly person like you turned out like this," I frowned. All the words that come out of her lips are just insults.

"Stand there. Wait for me," I just nodded again. I have no strength to speak. Maybe, she is pleased now because this is the last time she will see me.

"Come on. My dad told me that the king is on their way," she said while smirking.

"I can't wait to see her humiliated. I'm sure the king doesn't even want her," I read her mind.

I know that. I don't expect everyone to like me. Because in this place, no one likes me.

I was just quietly walking behind her. In the middle of the hallway, a man called her name.

"Stella!" I don't know this man. Her new toy?

Stella looked at me, "Stay here." I just nodded and stopped walking.

They both kissed in front of me. I winced, that's gross. It seems like I'm right. He might be her new toy.

"You look so gorgeous as always, mate," I was slightly surprised. Mate? So, she really found her mate. I thought she was just reasoning because she didn't want to be a king's breeder.

"Aw, you're so sweet. Thank you, babe. Did you see Dad?" The man nodded.

"Yes, they are outside. Waiting for the arrival of the king," He replied.

"Oh, I see. Let's go then," They both looked at me. Stella signed me to come closer. I quietly approached them.

"Don't embarrass us, Aria," What will happen if I embarrass them? Will they kill me? A smile appeared on my lips. Since I'm not part of this Pack, I don't care if they'll be embarrassed because of me.

Before I could say something, she raised her hand. "I don't need any words from you. Just start moving," After she said that. She and her mate started walking. I sighed and followed them.