ARAIA'S P.O.V
"Araia!"
Hmm?
"Araia!"
What's that?
I moved my head as soon as I felt it became stiff, my whole body felt uncomfortable. Is it just my imagination or did I really hear someone calling my name?
I opened my eyes and stretched my arms as well but darkness filled my eyes, it's as if I opened my eyes but not really because it's dark everywhere.
What's this?
I can see that my eyes are open but why can't I see a thing? Huh? Did I go blind?!
Wait, what-
Oh!
I almost forgot that I was locked by Giselle and I'm here in this room. Phew! It almost shocked me!
How much time had passed?
I looked around and saw nothing but darkness. If there is no light coming from outside any more, then that only means that it's already night.
Just what would Alpha Alejandro say to me when I get back or will I even get the chance to go back and escape this place?
What if no one noticed me that I'm here and I'll be locked here forever? I'll starve to death…
No way I'm imagining myself in a situation like that!
Ha…But seriously, what would Alpha do when he found me…
I am sure that he is mad at me right now…
"Araia!"
My eyes widened when I heard someone calling for my name. Who is it?
"Someone! Help me!"
I shouted back.
I was surprised that there's a voice that came out from me, earlier before I fell asleep I felt- and I am certain that my throat is not in a good condition but now that someone came and shouting for my name my voice became clear again.
Is this the power of desperation?
"I am here! help me!"
I tried my best to stand up but the pain in my ankle just got worse.
"Aish!" I don't have that much pain tolerance. That is why I almost shed tears because of what I am feeling right now. I am just trying my best not to because that would make me look more pitiful. I don't want it.
I am a woman with pride, they say…
I kept on shouting, I am not even sure if the person outside could hear me since I've been shouting nonstop earlier but no one came to check on me.
I just hope that they can hear me…
"She's inside!"
I heard the voice who called me for the second time. That voice…
That is Geronimo! I'm sure of it!
"I'm here!"
All the thoughts that enveloped me just a while ago faded away as soon as I confirmed that there is someone outside this place.
Suddenly, I can hear weird noises from outside.
"What is that?" What is happening outside?
The sound became weirder when it became louder, it's like something is doing some exercises outside. I can also feel like the ground is shaking a little.
"What's happening there?!" I held my ankle while I was walking towards the door, this should help them to hear me clearly.
There is still noise outside, I don't know why but it's getting me goosebumps just hearing it.
"Geronimo?!" Why isn't he answering me?
I need to know what is happening outside and I need to know if he is really there and my ears are not just deceiving me. I really need help right now!
I shouted a few more times before a loud bang echoed in the room, seconds later the door of this room finally opened.
I gasped while still holding my ankle when I saw what's outside the door, then I realized that I am here in the world of werewolves.
I almost had a heart attack!
At the front of the door there is a huge brown werewolf, there's someone on top of it.
I gulped when I saw who was riding the werewolf. Is he here to kill me?
I couldn't move as if I was glued to where I am, the tension is spreading all over my body while my eyes are still locked up to the man at the door.
Why did I think only Geronimo would look for me when there is Alpha Alejandro who is strict enough to deal with things with his own hands?
Now that he is right in front of me I am not sure whether I should run or not as I know even if I run my whole life he would still catch me and kill me.
What am I thinking? I can't even run because of my sprained ankle…
All I can do right now is to pray that he will not kill me and gulp to ease the tension within me.
We were staring at each other before Geronimo went inside running.
"Araia!"
When he found me he went directly at me and said, "Are you okay?"
Although I can't see the expression on his face, I know that he is concerned about me. I can feel it in his voice.
"I-I'm okay…"
I couldn't avoid looking back to where alpha alejandro is, there's this aura around him that I can't understand.
Is it just me?
Geronimo helped me to get on my feet but he freaked out when he learnt that I sprained my ankle.
"What happened to you?"
I explained what happened and why I am here in the first place. When I finished talking he helped me to get out of here and to my surprise Alpha Alejandro lifted me up and let me sit on the werewolf's back.
W-what…
I am…I am riding a werewolf?!
My body became stiff as soon as I realized what was happening. I am riding a werewolf while Alpha Alejandro is guiding my back so I won't fall on the ground.
J-just what is happening here…
There's a lot of strange things that are happening but the thing that really shocked me is that riding a werewolf is far more different than riding a horse.
Unlike a horse who has a hard back, the werewolf isn't that hard or maybe it's just because there is fur around him?
Nevertheless, I am still nervous right now.
When we reach the main building all eyes are on us, especially me who is riding a werewolf with the alpha.
I couldn't help but to feel embarrassed because I am just a mere servant and it is not appropriate to ride the same carriage or a werewolf together with the Alpha.
I bow my head but I can still feel the deadly gaze from the werewolf around us. If only looks can kill, for sure I would be dead by now.
When we reach the main door Alpha Alejandro helps me to get off the werewolf.
I can still feel the gaze behind me but how could I pay attention to it when Alejandro carried me in a bridal style?
My mouth dropped the moment he lifted me up, I also heard the gasping of werewolves around us.
Just what is the alpha doing right now?
I couldn't even bring myself to ask him because I am scared to author a single word that can change his mood, there is no certainty that he will not kill me when I asked him…
I just stared at him until he decided to walk while carrying me.
I don't understand, I am thankful that he didn't kill me but why is he doing it?
Is this some kind of hobby or is it part of their culture to help the one in need? Because if I think about it rationally this isn't right because I am just his servant, we're not even related by blood or such…
I looked up at his face. He isn't looking at me and he's just looking straight to where he is walking. Thanks to that I can see everything clearly in his face.
Now that we are this close, being called someone who is handsome won't do justice to him, I mean look at his face…
Every part of his face screams manliness like those whom you can see in movies…
Is he using some kind of lip balm or lipstick because his lips are bright red and are glowing like his skin? Is he using some kind of skincare?
It must be nice to have those skin…
My eyes widened when our eyes met.
Fck.
For the rest of the time that he is carrying me I avoided his gaze.
We reached the clinic and thankfully a female nurse assisted me, she treated my sprained ankle.
"You just have to rest for a couple of weeks for you to fully recover." That is what she said.
I thought to her before she walked away.
Now that the nurse left the room it became awkward all of a sudden. Alejandro is standing behind the window looking at me with an unreadable expression.
Why is he still here?
He's been like that even when the nurse is treating me…He's not saying anything but he is not leaving either, so what's wrong?!
Should I talk first? But what should I say to him?
Oh right! I need to beg for his forgiveness!
I should also thank him for helping me. If it is not for him I will walk by myself from the main door to this room with a broken ankle.
But is it alright for me to talk first? i haven't done this before, I never initiated a talk with him unless it is about work.
I glanced at him but I immediately avoided his gaze when I saw that he was staring intently at me.
Just…Just what should I do?
I bite my lip because I don't know what to do, just where is Geronimo? wasn't he with us when we left the room a while ago?
How I wish that Geronimo will do what he is doing all this time, Geronimo, aren't you going to show up suddenly like you always do right now?
Just where are you?
"You're not going to work until you're fully healed."
I almost jumped when Alpha Alejandro said those words.
But wait!
"I can still work alpha!" I can't rest because this is the only job that I have and is probably the safest job that I have done in this world.
It would take me a couple of weeks to fully heal my ankle and it is enough time for Alpha Alejandro to find another servant that would be his assistant.
What would happen to me if he ever finds one? For sure I will just go back to being a maid and I will have to face those bullies everyday.
I am not sure whether those beliefs would just kill me when I am sleeping…
"I-I still can-"
I was cut off when Alpha Alejandro raised his hand.
It was one of his gestures when he wanted someone to shut their mouths or to stop talking.
"Rest." It's the only word he said before walking out of the room.
Seconds later, Geronimo went inside.
"Hey! How are you?" He asks me things about myself but my mind isn't here.
What would happen to me now?
I'm afraid that Alpha would find someone to replace me…
"Hey?"
I snapped back to reality when Geronimo clapped his hand.
"Is there something wrong? Are you hurt somewhere?"
He looked concerned.
I shook my head and finally said, "I'm okay…"
It's embarrassing to space out while talking to someone, just what am I doing?
"You don't look okay to me, tell me what's on your mind Araia."
Geronimo looked concerned and curious at the same time, he also had this serious expression on him.
Should I tell him?
But I'm not ready to accept the fact that I'll be stripped off my job…
"Ha…"
I let out a heavy sigh but told him everything after.
"SO, YOU'RE AFRAID WHETHER ALPHA WOULD REPLACE YOU?"
I nodded my head.
"He wouldn't do that though…"
Huh?
"Are you sure?" How can he say that casually? Is he sure about it?
I slightly lean towards him and focus my attention on him. I need confirmation and he's the closest to the Alpha so I'll believe his words more than mine.
"I mean-" He seems hesitant all of a sudden.
"What, do you mean what you just said?"
Come on! I need you to confirm it so I won't think anything useless!
I waited patiently for him to tell me, he scratched the back of his head and smiled awkwardly.
"I guess so?"