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I woke up to the sound of the alarm. I hit it to stop the noise. I yawned loudly and tried to get up but find it hard because of the arms around me. At first, I was scared, forgetting that I was in the Alpha's room.
.
What happened last night came rushing back to me making me blush. I stared at him, he was peacefully sleeping and I don't want to wake him up.
I did all I can to get up without waking him which I successfully did. I gave him one last look before heading out of the room.
I was lucky not to see anyone in the hallway. Last night, if I had made a right turn after the stairs, I would have found the way to my room but I am not complaining anyway. If I hadn't made that mistake, the king and I won't have shared a moment. Smiles.
I opened the door to my room and enter. I went straight to the bathroom. I did the necessary and was out a few minutes later.
I took my uniform from my bag and put it on. Granny Joanne told us to meet her downstairs today as early as 8 am. By the time I checked the watch, it was already 7:55 am. I have few minutes left to make my way downstairs.
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I met some of the maids already waiting.  I went to join the cue too. Funny enough we were all waiting for the alpha who is yet to come. That is if he is awake already, I said to myself.
" He is never late " Granny Joanne said bringing me out of my thought " what happened to him?" She wondered out loud.
Just when my day was getting better, Jemima strode downstairs with an apple in her hand.
Granny Joanne greeted " Hello Miss Jemima"
" Hello, Granny " Jemima smiled. She must have a close relationship with granny Joanne for her to be this friendly with her " What is happening over here?" She asked.
Jemima didn't notice me yet.
" We are waiting for the Alpha "
" My brother should be up already. What is keeping him late?"
" That's what I thought too"
" Let me check on him "
" No need, I'm here already," the king said as he strode down the stairs looking gorgeous as usual.
" How come you woke up late today," Jemima asked surprised.
The King smiled " Let's just say I slept like a baby yesterday " and then his eyes scan the room. When they landed on me he smiled then looked back at his sister.
The alpha didn't know Jemima caught him looking at me.  She wore a shocked look on her face as she stared at her brother then stared at me.
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We all left after the alpha was done saying out his rules and regulations. We were told that the visitor will be arriving today and we need to start cooking before their arrival. Since granny was the head cook here, we all followed her lead.
I was given some vegetables to cut which I find easier to do. My mind went back to Jemima, she didn't say anything but from mere looking at her one will know that she wants to explode on me. I don't know why all this is happening right now. I wish she can just believe me but her mind was already made up. She sees me as theme bitch.
I let out a sigh and drop the knife as I was done with what I was doing
" is anything wrong ?"
I almost jerk in fear " God, granny"
" I'm so sorry dear. I didn't mean to scare you off like the. I saw you all in thought so I thought of checking on you"
." it's nothing. I'm fine " I said while my hands were on my chest.
" you sure?"
I nodded " yeah"
." Alright then, if you say so"
I was grateful she didn't press more on the matter. She's been acting so nice to me this day which makes me wonder why? I went on to pick something else to do in a way of forgetting the thoughts.
A few minutes later, our dinner was ready and funny enough the visitors have arrived. They are on their way to the pack now. Guards stood outside to escort them in. From the way people talk highly of this person coming, one will know that they are so close to the alpha.
We were lined up at the main entrance to receive them. The Alpha and his parent were already outside too to receive them.
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Third-person Pov
Their car zoom into the palace indicating their arrival. The guards went to get the car door and a little older man got out with a wide smile on his face making me remember a happy old man. He seems so high-spirited.
" Welcome Alpha "Alpha Rafael's parents greeted.
" Look who we have here! Jeremiah is that you" the man said as walk by to stand in front of Alpha Rafael's parent
" of course it's me silly " Rafael's dad said making the other man chuckle
" Your wife is doing a good job I can see. She doesn't want you to grow old " he teased.
Rafael's mother laughed " oh please Jeremiah. You still haven't stopped all this teasing of yours"
Jeremiah laughed hard " Why will I? When there is still more to life to find out "
" You have always been a playboy"
Jeremiah shrugged " I can't help it. Less I forget where is my godson?"
Rafael cleared his throat breaking their moment.
Jeremiah glance in the direction, his mouth was wide agape. He looked shocked seeing a now grown-up Rafael.
" Rafael? Is that you? You've gotta be kidding me! " he jogged over to hug Rafael.
" Uncle," Rafael said as they hugged. " it's been a while "
Jeremiah pulled away " I can't believe you don't call me anymore. I thought we were so close "
Raphael felt guilty about it but it wasn't his fault, he thought. He's been so busy with everything going on in the pack.
" I apologize for that "
He rested his hand on Jeremiah's shoulder " I understand by boy or should I call you Alpha?" He joked making Rafael laugh
This action of Rafael shocked the maids, the king hasn't laughed like this for so long.
" Rafael is ok just for you alone "
Jeremiah laughed. He turned around almost forgotten his younger daughter who was standing behind him.
" I'm so sorry darling. Come forward " The young lady went to stand beside her father.
" meet my younger daughter, Clarissa"
Rafael's parents held a shocked look on their faces " Don't tell me that's Clarissa! She looks so grown up already, I can't believe it "
Jeremiah chuckled " Yes my little angel is not a teenager. "
" I think we should head inside to continue our discussion " Rafael's dad said.
They all agreed with him and sauntered inside the palace.
The maids went to get their bags from the car. Melissa couldn't move from where she was standing. She was in shock upon seeing who just come. That man Jeremiah looks so familiar to her but she can't remember where she first saw him.
Something wasn't sitting well. She didn't understand why she was behaving the way she is behaving now. Her instinct tells her that the man was part of her past but how connected was he? She doesn't know.
She trailed behind her colleagues as they were done packing the luggage from the car. She wasn't herself anymore and it disturbs her.
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