Everyone gave me the look and I was confused. I didn't do anything wrong, in my head, I was yelling at them. The queen shot me a glare.
" what did you do?" She asked
I was covered with fear " Nothing I swear"
" Mom stop! Allow uncle Jeremiah to come back then you can ask him what is wrong. But please stop blaming the poor lady"
Okay is it my hears or was King Alpha defending me in front of his parent?
Rosie who was sitting beside the Queen gasped " Are you taking her side?"
" Yes, son are you taking her side ?"
I hate to be thrown into the limelight. This is getting out of hand. The Queen, Rosie, and Rafael's father was sat with mouths wide agape.
" Please calm down. I'm sure we're just overreacting. This always happens to him once in a while" Jeremiah's young daughter said which made them relax.
" Really? " The queen asked
" Yes Miss, he'll be fine don't you worry"
Alpha Rafael rolled his eyes " you always overreact. By now you'd have punished the poor girl"
" This is high coming from you Rafael. When did you start caring whether I blame a maid wrongly or not? When did this start " The queen said but her eyes were on me all this while?
I gulped hating all the attention. I just want to escape.
" Yes godmother, this has been happening for so long. That girl must have done something to the Alpha. I'm very sure of it" Rosie retorted.
I rolled my eyes mentally. How come they all think I did something to the king for crying out loud why not vise versa. Can't the king do something to me?
'Of of cccolorswouldn't. He has so many girls lining up at his feet remember?' my wolf said and I would have huffed if I wasn't in the mix of people right now.
"Enough with this nonsense" the king got up " I just lost my appetite"
"Rafael!! It's bad to leave food wasted " the queen scolded.
" You can have it then," he said before walking out the same door Jeremiah went through.
I frowned not happy that the King was angry. It's all my fault and I feel the need to apologize. That will be later though after all these are resolved. I know I shouldn't feel bad but I am. I'm now causing problems between him and his family.
Jemima got up excusing herself. She's been quiet all through which ed me. I thought she'd say something nasty but she didn't. Okay, that's a relief though.
" I'm heading to my room," she said then left.
The queen gave me a look " see what you caused. This would have been a nice and exciting dinner but you had to destroy that with your ugly face.
That hurt though. Why If course I'm not but then why was she making me question myself?.
" I'm sorry "
" I don't need your stupid sorry, get out of my sight right this instant before I do something we'll both regret. " She yelled.
I practically ran out. I could hear Rosie laughing at me, that bitch.
The moment I was outside, I was hit by the cold air. The weather was so cool that I could feel my goosebumps coming out. I let out a breath trying to get comfortable with the harsh weather.
I walk deep into the forest not caring if I was going too far. All I need is to be far from those people inside the house. I need a breather, I need to think. My life is going from hell to hellfire, Who cares if that made any sense though.
I finally made a stop when I was sure to be far from the palace. I rested my back on a tree while staring at the stars. The states were out and looking at them right now made me realize how bad I've missed star gazing. It's one of my favorite things. I love staring at the star because they give me this peace of mind when things get a little too hard for me
" Mom..why do I feel as if my life is a curse to people? Why do I feel as if I'm not always wanted? Why can't I leave a normal life? I don't know if you're still looking for me or not. I don't know if you miss me as much as I do. How about Ethan? Is he doing fine? What about dad? I don't know if alpha Ronald has you too in custody. I don't know what to believe any more mom. I just want a normal life. I just want to be free from all this drama. I want to be home " I broke down in tears.
" I miss you so much that it hurts. I can't even remember how you look like. I can't even remember your smile. I don't know if I'm a replica of you or Dad. I feel so lonely mom. I don't want to be a maid forever. I just need you to be closer to me. I need to share my problems with someone and that someone is you. I know you'll never judge me as others did. You'll never betray me as others did and that's because you're my mom"
.I let the tears fall freely. I couldn't hold back any longer. My heart aches a lot. I was tired of being the bigger person. I also want someone to be the bigger person for me. Ashley that I thought will never betray me turned out to be a betrayal. I'm scared of trusting anybody Mom, I'm scared.
"I have a mate but I can't even tell him I'm his all because I fear you might be in danger for that. You are the only one I could put my trust in. I need you so bad mom. Please come and take me away from here"
I collapsed to the ground,"  I can't be this unlucky forever. I also want to be loved, I also want to be selfish. I also want the attention. I need to have thisffeelingging. I want to leave a normal life, I want to love and be loved, I want to have a life mom. Is that too much to ask for ?"
I held my chest so tight " Please rescue me mom"
I wiped my tears and then I heard a sound. I quickly got up alarmed.
" Who is there ?" I asked but no one said anything. I heard a footstep again but then again it suddenly stopped " Who is that?
I was scared, I just hope it's not some vampire trying to attack. I've heard stories of vampires but I've never seen one before. I know they are bloodsuckers and they have no heart at all.
The steps were becoming louder now so I made a run from it. I began to run for my life. Then suddenly I was dragged back and a hand covered my mouth preventing me from shouting I yelled but it came out muffled because of the hand over my mouth.
I did the unthinkable thing ever. I bit on the hand and my captor groaned releasing his hand from my mouth but his other handheld me tight.
" Please let me go" I pleaded. " I don't want to die now "I could feel his breath down my neck.
" It either you keep shut or I twist your neck " he whispered sending a shiver down my spine. This is my end. I'm going to die finally.
I was shaking in his hold " what do you want I swear I have no money on me. I'm just a maid " I said in fear
" Just shut up already and listen" I nodded
" I'm sorry"
" Will you just shut up already!" He was becoming angry.
I kept my mouth shut not ready to rile him up again " Good. I have a message from you"
He released his hold on me " you better not shout if not your parent will be dead before you can save them"
I nodded promising him that I won't. I'm not ready to endanger my parent's life. Finally, I was face to face with my captor. He should be in his early forties. I felt relieved knowing that he's a werewolf and not a vampire.
" Alpha Ronald sent a message. He said you haven't been doing your job and this should be the last warning he'll give to you. Find out where the king is taking a particular package tomorrow. I need you to inform me before the sun goes down"
I furrowed my brows confused " What package? "
" There is a package going out of this pack tomorrow nobody knows about it but the alpha and his Godfather Jeremiah. Why do you think his Godfather was here? To come wine and dine when he has a lot going on in his pack right now? his visit here has a purpose and that is what you should find out " the man said.
" But how am I going to do that? It risky"
" Well then, I'll just inform alpha Ronald about what you just said about his task is risky. You don't want to do it period"
I glared "  I didn't say that. All I need is time How do you expect me to just find out something overnight especially now that I'm being a suspect to a lot of things " I said
The man shrugged " that's your cup of tea. Just do as he says if you don't want any problems. I'll be waiting for you tomorrow before the sunset. Just be in time "
I scowled " what if I get into some kind of trouble ?"
" Then you'll find ways to come out of it. Use your brain to bring out a perfect plan then you'll see that you don't get into any trouble " he said as if it's a small task.
I moved from foot to foot " Who are you by the way?"
He tsked " forgive my bluntness. I should have introduced myself earlier. I'm Eric and I'll be your new friend ".
I made a face of disgust " Friend my food"
He wiggled his brows " if you want we could be something more. Pretty girls like you shouldn't be alone "
I glared " I can never be with you. Over my dead body "
" Don't ever say never, little girl. I've been with the likes of you and it worked out pretty fine so who are you that I can't be with You're just a maid, a nobody"
AcHisnd he was right though. I'm a nobody " I'll just get going "
He stopped me " Well don't be late tomorrow if you know what's best for you"
I nodded not ready to argue with him " I'll be here in time so don't worry about it "
He shrugged " Good"
I left leaving him alone I can't believe I'll be having a business with some rogue. Z rogue of all people. If anyone finds out about his I'm good as dead. I'll be dead meat. I need to be very careful of my movement.
By the time I got to the palace, everyone had left the dining room already which made it easier for me to head to my room. I couldn't even go to the kitchen to assist the remaining maid to clean the dirty plates. I just hope Granny Joanne will understand.
I twist the doorknob to my room and went to I went straight to my bed, I collapsed on it and the waterwork started. I need a way out. I need this to get over and done with The earlier the better but where can I start from I need an idea fast.
I closed my eyes and an idea came. I got up, went into the bathroom to wash my face. I hope this works out fine for me. I made my way out of the room to find solutions.