Alpha King Xavier - Chapter 10: Chapter 10

I felt a flash of something wet over my body, and my consciousness returned to my body.
A serious headache set in immediately.
My eyes felt sticky and heavy because I cried a lot during the torture.
A pain coursed through me suddenly as I felt a warm hand over my back.
“You are really an omega! I bet you have no wolf!” a familiar voice mocked.
I was even too weak to try to see who it was. I didn't want to talk because I never wanted to pass through the torment that Tito surrendered my body to.
I wonder how long it will take me to heal this time.
“She's ready. She will skip this morning’s lesson. Prepare her instead for the Alpha when it's time,” that familiar voice that belongs to Tito muttered.
My back ached so much, coupled with the headache. It felt like I might even die very soon.
Maybe I should. What more is left for me? The silver wolf that the moon goddess gave me is as useless as I am at this point.
I have no vision, no mission. Nothing! Would I lose my parents too?
That was my biggest fear. And my pack. I would rather die for them all.
But at this point, I'm lost. I have no idea what to do, and I have no zeal left in me. The only thing I hoped for was the possibility of unlocking my wolf.
"Yes, ma’am,” a voice responded, and soon I could only hear the receding steps.
My eyes started closing on their own again, and a headache almost knocked my senses out.
I closed my eyes and gave way to my nightmare.
There was clashing and the movement of swords and claws. Werewolves falling and dying, heads being ripped off, wolves caught in between, unable to morph fully before death took its course.
I woke up suddenly, sweating. A scream reached me suddenly, and it took me a few seconds to realize it was me.
A shiver ran down my spine. Would I ever be able to stop dreaming about the day my happiness turned sour?
Never! It should always remind me how useless and powerless I am as the daughter of an Alpha.
The pain on my back has reduced, but I can still feel its sting once in a while. At least, it's still bearable.
I realized suddenly that I'm on the bed, just like the last time. I wonder who always brings me back into this room.
Nevertheless, it made me feel good.
My gaze darted at the wall clock. It's almost 2, the time to meet with the Alpha.
The maids would be here any moment from now to get me ready.
Even though the pain has ebbed away, I still feel weak. Maybe it's because I haven't eaten since morning. No, since yesterday afternoon. I only ate at 1 pm before I went to the Alpha. That was the only time I could eat anyway, according to Tito.
The door opened suddenly, and I released a sign as Tito's maids walked inside.
I was forced out of the bed and into the bathroom. As I was getting dressed, I couldn't say or do anything.
I wouldn't cross my line for nothing. The warm water actually did a lot to ease the pain in my back.
Within an hour, they were done.
The maids stepped aside, and I stood up without being told to.
Yet again, the maids led me to the Alpha's room.
I hesitated briefly in front of the silver door before I stepped inside.
The Alpha was on the bed this time as if he couldn't wait to continue what he had started previously.
I bowed quickly. I didn't want to look him in the eyes and upset him.
I heard a rumble of clothes and knew he was standing. He regarded me for what seemed like an eternity before he moved closer.
I clenched my fists involuntarily as I awaited his order.
“We are riding,” he muttered thickly.
“What?” I had asked before I realized it. It was as if I didn't hear him correctly.
“Riding, Autumn,” he stressed, a bit frustrated.
Damn! I love the way he pronounced my name.
“News is circulating about Gwen and we have to put an end to it today. Make sure you smile no matter what. Even if you don't know what to do, smile. Gwen smiles a lot,” he explained.
I noded once and quickly.
Xavier's face softened suddenly. He extended his hand to me.
I regarded it for a moment and my heart amazingly skips several breaths.
I took it slowly.
He didn't look at me as he whirled me around slowly, and we stepped outside.
I was taken aback for a moment. There were a lot of maids and soldiers standing outside the door as if they were monitoring us.
Xavier's gripped on my hand tightens slightly. I knew it was a cue for me to regain myself. So, I didn't need to look at him.
I released a sigh and forced a smile to my face.
Xavier walked me through their midst and we stepped into the vast front yard.
Two horses were standing just a few feet away. I stared at it for a moment, and my eyes suddenly widened in its sockets.
Wait a moment! Am I riding alone?
“So, I and Gwen will go riding. Tell whoever comes wanting to see us that we won't be available until evening,” Xavier's deep voice pulled me out of my thoughts.
I looked at him quickly. I desperately want to tell him I can't ride a horse. That was one thing I couldn't do.
My father and the pack were prohibited from getting horses. It was an order made by Alpha Xavier King to every neighboring pack. No one was bold enough to face Xavier. So, no one sold to us.
Alpha Rowan, who could have done so, didn't as well. Well, why would he do that when his cousin was married to Xavier?
But can Gwen ride? If I can't ride, wouldn't that be a disaster?
Xavier's gaze found mine suddenly, and he flashed me a smile.
That smile! It made him look even younger and more handsome. Its radiance brightened my heart. If only I could continue to see him like this.
“No disturbance, James,” Xavier warned jokily. “I'm going to be with my Luna till evening!” He added more stress to the word Luna, and I couldn't help the lump that suddenly appeared in my throat.
Xavier looked at me again, but this time he didn't smile. Though he wasn't frowning either. His face did something in between.
He suddenly covered the space in between us, and before I could blink, I was engulfed by those big arms.
My heart skipped a beat and hammered wildly in my chest.
Even though I knew it was all a pretense, I couldn't stop my heart from reacting to it all.
The heat he supplied me with was something I couldn't handle.
Suddenly, the previous night rushed in, and I imagined what it would have been if I and Xavier had perfect sex. I want to know how it feels when he touches me with those big hands of his.
I suddenly felt Xavier's breath fan my ear, and I lost it.
“Act well, Autumn; they are watching,” he whispered.
I forced my eyes around me, at the maids that I caught staring and some that were quick to avert their gazes. It looked as though they were watching out for my flaws.
Xavier pulled back slightly and kissed my forehead. Heat rushed into me at that action.
What is happening? Is that the power of the mate bond?
Xavier finally pulled away. “Can we leave now?”
Unable to retrieve my voice because of the kiss, I nod instead.
Xavier flashed me another smile, and I was sure that my heart melted.
It was only when he extended his hand to me again that I realized we were moving closer to the horses.
Damn! I should have told him earlier that I couldn't ride.
Now it's too late.