Secrets

Alex Lunaria

'Come in,' his voice sounded exactly the same. I adjusted my clothes before opening the door.

A wave of tension rang in my head with each step I took toward the chamber.

'I'll leave you two to enjoy,' Nazneen smiled at Louis, who shamelessly lay sprawled on the bed.

As Nazneen walked toward me, she shot me a glare. 'He's one of our exclusive customers. You treat him right,' she said before walking out.

I folded my arms in fear, my legs shaking.

I was standing in the room of the man who had cheated on me, the man who had an affair with my Luna.

They had plotted to kill me. The urge to strangle him surged through me.

He suddenly cleared his throat. 'Do I need to invite you before you come up here?' he asked, his voice dripping with disdain. Filled with disgust, I slowly moved toward him as he lay on the bed.

Sitting down gently, he sat up, and our gazes locked.

'Stand up,' he commanded. I reluctantly stood, my face downcast, nervously fiddling with my fingers.

'You really look beautiful, huh,' he said, smacking his lips.

'Such a waste for a beautiful omega.'I was furious, but I held it in.

He stood up, his hand reaching for me. I shifted away, a frown on my face.

'Is there something wrong with you, lady, huh?' he asked, his fingers brushing my chin, lifting it up.

Our eyes met again. Questions ran through my mind, but I quickly broke eye contact, glancing at the wine on the table.

'Would you mind if I served you a drink?' I asked, glaring at him. He smirked.

'Of course, pretty, that would boost my energy,' he said, walking toward the wooden table. I followed, step by step.

'Have a seat,' I said, sitting beside him as I poured the wine into a cup.

'Here you go,' I said with a slight smile. He grabbed the cup and gulped it down.

After three shots, I noticed his face growing tipsy. He placed his hand on my shoulder, and I forced a smile.

'Would your highness tell me about his kingdom?' I finally asked, gently pouring more wine.

He smiled, his voice slurred. 'My kingdom, I can't wait to make it mine,' he said, letting out an evil laugh.

'You... can't wait for it to be yours?' I stammered.

"Yeah, once I take it, you'll be the first person I claim as my mate,' he said, looking into my eyes. A faint smile appeared on my lips.

Louis was drunk, spilling secrets. I didn't fully understand his plan to take the kingdom. Lost in thought, I overfilled the cup.

'Stop it, girly,' Louis' voice snapped me out of my trance.

'I'm so sorry,' I stammered in shock.

'Pretty girls don't apologize.'

'Hmm, if I may ask, who is the current Alpha of the Ashwood pack?' I carefully chose my words.

'The current Alpha?' He growled, angrily gulping down more wine.

'That bitch Michael—he's been mistreating his mate, my jewel. I can't wait to eliminate him,' he chuckled darkly.

'Mate…' I whispered, trying to process his words. Had Michael already found another mate while I was gone?

'Yeah, Sophia. He stole what belongs to me,' Louis yelled, crushing the cup in his hand.

'Be careful,' I said, watching his face twist in anger. Suddenly, he burst into laughter. I frowned, lost in the confusion of what was happening.

'The bastard doesn't know that his kids are mine,' Louis laughed maniacally.

'We framed him, and the throne will be mine!' he cackled, leaving me stunned, my mouth agape as I listened to his confession.

Now get ready for my action young lady, his evil eyes glared at me.

Gripping my hands, he stood up staggering, I tried to free myself from him but that didn't work.

We reached the bed, he pushed me on it, I tried to stand up but he pushed me back.

'Let me treat you like a queen, Omega,' he smirked, loosening his robe as he lay down close to me. I closed my eyes, avoiding his gaze.

'You should come to the Alpha's birthday coming up,' he slurred, his breath reeking of alcohol.

My heart raced as he leaned in to kiss me. I didn't know where I found the strength, but I shoved him aside.

His head hit the wooden post of the bed's canopy with a thud.

I froze in fear. He wasn't moving.

'What have you done, Alex?' I whispered to myself, biting my fingers. I quickly crawled to his side and checked his pulse.

'He's alive,' I muttered in relief. Gently, I managed to position him properly on the bed.

'You'll be fine,' I smiled weakly before rushing out of the room to catch my breath.

Louis was plotting to destroy Michael. I needed to find my way back to Ashwood and reclaim everything that was mine.

'Hello,' a familiar voice called. The same woman who had opened my room earlier stood before me. I glared at her.

'You jerk! I was his favorite. What have you done? Be careful,' she hissed before walking away. Ignoring her, I continued past rooms filled with women and their clients.

'It's fine,' I told myself, locking my door behind me. My heart pounded in my chest—I had never seen a brothel before.

"Alex, you need to leave this place fast,' I whispered to myself. Then it hit me—I didn't even know where I was.

I unlocked the door again, this time with urgency.

Moving quickly to avoid seeing the other women and their men, I found myself back at Louis' chamber. My hand touched the doorknob, but I paused, leaning my ear against the door.

"You are so fun,' Nazneen giggled inside.

'So, the reason I'm here—the Alpha sent me. We'll be needing some of your girls for entertainment at the Alpha's birthday during the full moon,' Louis said, his voice still slightly slurred.

'It's a pleasure. Our girls will be ready,' Nazneen responded. Sensing her moving toward the door, I tried to leave, but the door swung open.

'What are you doing here?' she demanded, her face twisting with suspicion. My face, filled with fear, froze in response.