Chapter 2 Chapter Two

Chapter Two

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Theodota

I halted in my steps, fighting a mental battle to turn around and see the owner of the voice. A tingle spread across my body, making my heart race. It was an unfamiliar sensation, one I wasn’t accustomed to.

“Pardon my discourtesy. My fiancée is here.” Dimitris’ mocking voice sounded, and I clenched my fists. “Come here, darling.” He called out. My legs remained rooted to the spot, even though I knew it was going to earn me a great amount of torture from Dimitris later on. Of course, he couldn’t resist an opportunity to embarrass me in front of the guests.

Fortunately, my legs broke free from their momentary freeze, and I walked over to stand before the Alpha.

“This is Theodota, my soon-to-be Luna. My beloved loves helping the servants. You know how hard it gets not having a wolf. Worse still if your family are chronic debtors.” He smiled, his hand stroking the small of my back. Humiliation engulfed me. I was suddenly conscious of the almost-rag-level clothes I was putting on. My hair was also in a sorry state. And my eyes were blackened from Dimitris' assaults.

“Say hi, darling.” Dimitris prompted.

I took a deep breath, and lifted my head to meet the gazes of the guests. But my breath almost stilled the next moment, and I was certain I’d gotten frozen to the spot. The man seated across from Dimitris was—

He was damn gorgeous. His blue hair matched his eyes, his face handsome in all aspects. He was wearing a black coat, legs crossed, eyes cold and unfeeling. He was staring at me. Goddess. He was staring at me. I found myself unable to speak, as the tingling resumed with more intensity than before.

“Theodota.” He said, and my breath hitched. His voice. I wanted to look away. I knew Dimitris would be displeased. I knew I was engaged and shouldn’t be leering at other men. Yet, I just couldn’t. This man’s gaze held me in place.

“You’re pretty, Theodota.” He said. My cheeks burned with a furious blush as my name rolled off his lips. It sounded hot.

“Leave us, Omega.” An angry Dimitris ordered. I was jolted back to reality, and couldn’t help but shiver in fear of what was to come.

“Y-yes, Alpha.” I turned to leave.

“And who said you could leave, Theodota? I’m not done speaking.” The gorgeous man called out, freezing me in place.

“What are you trying to do, Alpha Andreas?” Dimitris asked. However, his voice was polite despite the anger written on his face. I trembled slightly, wishing the earth would open and swallow me. Something to save me. I frowned as I noticed the anomaly in his words. Alpha, he’d said.

Alpha fucking Andreas. The Alpha of Calvary. I suddenly wanted to run away. Wanted to be anywhere but there. Somehow, I felt vulnerable. I felt like he could peer into me, unravel me and see through my secrets. It was an unnerving feeling.

“Do? I’m exchanging pleasantries with your fiancée. Surely, you don’t have an issue with that?” He asked with a chilly smile. I held my breath, waiting for Dimitris to fly into a fit of rage. Oh, I was aware he didn’t give two hoots about me. However, he was extremely possessive. His rage never came. He just turned his face away.

“More wine.” He ordered, fixing me with a hard glare. I understood. I hurried over to him, pouring him a glass. “If you don’t leave, this instant, I’ll give you the most painful and slowest death possible.” He threatened in a voice that only I could hear. My body stiffened.

With a low bow, I faced Alpha Andreas. “I beg to take my leave now.” I said in a small voice.

“You shouldn’t be so timid, lady. I won’t eat you. Besides, queens never bow.” He said. His voice was like a compelling force, forcing me to meet his gaze once more. His eyes held mine for a moment. Different images flashed through my mind, none of them innocent. I shook my head with a start. Surely, those thoughts weren’t mine. With a shudder, I left the throne room.

I left my door unlocked. It didn’t matter if I locked it. Dimitris would always find a way to get in. It was already an hour since I left the throne room and two hours to 9pm—the time Eleni had scheduled.

Tried as I could, thoughts of Alpha Andreas wouldn’t leave my mind. I wanted to see him again. The thought had barely formed when the door pushed open. Alpha Dimitris walked in, looking angrier than I’d ever seen him.

“How dare you?!” He growled, his eyes blazing with anger.

“Keep your fucking voice down, you slut. You thought I couldn’t see how you were staring at him? Do you have the barest respect for me?” He spat harshly. “If no one was there, I’m sure you’d have crawled your way into his bed, wouldn’t you?!” He went on, his voice going a notch higher. Inwardly, I battled myself. I wondered if Dimitris was right. That I’d truly have jumped that man’s bones if I had the chance. But I didn’t want to. Dimitris was still my husband-to-be, even though he was an absolute jerk.

I willed myself not to cry, not to give him the pleasure of seeing me break down before him.

Dimitris insulted me as much as he could, then left after an hour. I struggled to my feet and fumbled my way out of the room after ten minutes, wanting to be sure that he’d gone back to his room or wherever. I had a bad headache, and wanted to get some pain medicine from the Pack’s doctor. I had less than fifty minutes left before Eleni would show up. His room was located just before the hallway that led to the Pack’s doctor’s office. I tiptoed as I walked past, unwilling to draw his attention. However, I froze in place, as I heard the noise coming from the other side of the room.