Use Your Words (Ch.13)

"Father is too occupied seeing to the present crisis and calming the guests, I come to ensure you know not to cause him any trouble at this time...his protection is after all the only thing keeping you alive." Prince Alessio stated,

"I know my place, I will not overstep." Neveah replied, her head still bowed.

"Lift your head, do not make it seem like I am bullying you yet...I have not had the free time to tame your tongue recently, give me this attitude when I do." Prince Alessio said,

Neveah took a deep breath in as she lifted her gaze up to him,

"Retire to your quarters and remain within till you are told otherwise, your Governess was compromised, mother will send you a new attendant to take her place for a time." Prince Alessio continued,

Neveah nodded slowly but gasped when Prince Alessio's hand darted out, grasping her tender neck in a bruising grip.

"What did I tell you about using your words, omega?" Prince Alessio asked, his eyes flashing dangerously as his wolf rose to the surface.

Neveah did not bother clawing at his hands even as she gasped for air, she had learnt from experience that would only let him tighten his grip.

Dark spots danced across her vision as her injured sighed throbbed painfully.

Neveah waited or out as long as she could but as she felt herself grow lightheaded, she finally gave in.

"Forgive me." Neveah croaked out in between gasps and Prince Alessio sneered before he loosened his grip, letting Neveah take deep, desperate breaths in.

"As stubborn as always, yet in the end, you have no choices but to submit. My words were clear enough?" Prince Alessio asked in a dark tone,

"Yes brother, crystal." Neveah replied when she finally caught her breath.

"Hmmm..." Prince Alessio hummed as he dropped his hand back down to his side.

Just as Prince Alessio opened his mouth to speak again, a voice called out to Neveah.

"Veah! There you are! I was so worried!" The dashing young male exclaimed and Neveah turned around, surprised to see Lucas Varleston, son of the Alpha of Eclipse Claw Pack.

Neveah let out an exhausted sigh as he jogged over to her, all she wanted to do at this moment was rest but clearly, the universe had other plans for her.

"Veah, I heard of the intruder, all the visiting packs were asked not to interfere but I was so worried, I had to come out in search of you." Lucas said as he arrived before Neveah,

His gaze roved over her just as Prince Alessio's had and his face reddened in embarrassment at her sparse clothing, a hand lifting to scratch the back of his neck awkwardly.

"Ah...you are prepared for bed I see, it's good to know you are safe." Lucas murmured with a small smile.

"This is Eclipse Fang, naturally, she would be safe." Prince Alessio interrupted,

Lucas attention turned to Prince Alessio, seeming to just take notice of him, he lowered his head to a bow.