Once A Princess, Now A Slave

35- Officially His

Kelsie's POV

"No. As the daughter of the alpha, you are far higher than them. You should show them

that you deserve the position and the privilege you are entitled to."

"You should be the bigger person instead of proving to them what they think of you."

Why does it have to be me that always adjusts? God knows I did everything. What am I supposed to do? Let them hit me?

Mrs. Percy failed me. I am walking down her office. To be honest, I do not know what

should I do. She got a point. This is a test for the guardians and we aren't supposed to

injure people. But why am I the only one who got failed?

I went back to the quarters where the incident happened. Everyone is back on their

business. I do not see my stepsister either. I walked past them and ignored the glances

they had given me.

"I think Mrs. Percy failed her."

"Didn't Kristine tell us that Mrs. Percy failed her?"

"It's right. I do not think we should give 2nd chances. That's just unfair."

I sigh with my closed lips. Until then these whispers and gossip about me will stop? I'm

getting annoyed anymore.

I lift my chin up high. I have nothing to be ashamed of. Everyone knows I did not start

the fight, but of course, they won't side with me. No one will.

I march my way out of the quarters. Since I failed this test, I'll just stay in my room and

spend the rest of my time sleeping or doing things I like.

I am already in front of the door of the alpha's house. I pushed open the door. My eyes are all on the floor. When I lift my head, my eyes widen and I almost jump in my place.

In front of me is Connor. He is standing straight with his hands in his pocket. He is

looking at me in a serious manner but I can sense his soft aura behind it.

"What are you doing here?" I asked.

I know that this is already his house but I don't usually bump into him since I'm always in

my room or in my personal training ground.

"Wanna hang out?" he asked, ignoring my question.

I parted my lips to say a word but he cut me off.

"I told you that we will meet after your test, remember?" he added.

I bite my lower lip and shut my eyes closed. Yeah, right. We talked about meeting up after my test. He even congratulated me because he never thought I will fail it for the

second time.

I opened my eyes and glued my eyes to the floor. I can look at everyone's eyes, but not

his.

"I'm sorry..." I uttered.

I heard his footsteps getting closer. He closed our gaps so that I can see his feet on the floor. He held my chin with his fingers and lift it up. He then locked our gazes.

Based on how he acts, I bet he already knew what happened

"I failed the test. I'm sorry," I said without removing my eyes from him. It took me just a

couple of seconds before avoiding my gaze and attempting to free me from his hold.

He tried to catch my sight, but I did not let him. When he realized I do not want to look

straight into his eyes, he reached for my elbow and pulled me closer to him. He caressed the sides of my arms. Even with his rough and massive hands, I can feel the

comfort.

He snaked his arm around my waist and pulled me closer to him. My eyes are glued on

his chest and I can smell his minty perfume on him. I felt his chin resting on top of my

head as his hands gently tap my back.

All of a sudden, I felt my eyes burning. Tears started pulling on my eyes, and the white long sleeves that Connor is wearing became blurry.

"Why are you sorry for defending yourself?" he uttered.

I shut my eyes closed, making tears rush down my cheeks. I don't remember crying this

way on other people's arm. Since then, I am always alone and I get used to crying on

my own. I never thought crying with someone comforting you will be this good.

It took as half an hour standing in the middle of the room as I cry my eyes out. Good

thing no one entered the alpha's house.

"T-Thank you...'

" I pulled away from Connor and wiped my tears away. Some of my tears dried on their own on my cheeks. I feel sticky.

Connor cupped my cheeks and made me face him.

"I don't want you suppressing your emotions around me. Whenever you're with me, cry all you want. Be angry. Lash out all your frustrations. And speak your mind. I will be here."

I bite my bottom lip to stop it from quivering. He sighed. But this time, his lips curved upwards. "You're doing it again. Cry in front of me. You do not have to stop yourself."

I shake my head. "I'm done crying,

." I replied and wipe my tears away

"Kelsie, I said you don't have--

"If I cry, I will have a swollen eyes and red cheeks. I will be ugly," I pouted.

This time, his hoarse chuckle echoed in the room. He placed his hands on his waist and

shake his head with a huge smile plastered on his face

"What's funny," I said, a bit irritated.

When he notice the annoyance in my voice, he stopped. But, the smile on his face is

still evident.

He pulled me closer and hugged me tightly. I then hear me sigh.

"Sorry for not able to protect you...

" he says in a serious tone

I pulled away from him and looked at him straight in the eyes. He raked my hair and

tucked them behind my ear.

"Who told you about what happened?" I asked.

If there's someone who will know first what's happening in my life, it's definitely Connor.

So if some people already knew I failed, I doubt the news won't reach him.

"No one. I heard your thoughts. I was in the meeting. I am already planning to rush out

of the hall to come to your rescue, but I realized it will only make things worse."

I nodded. It's true. Everyone is accusing me of using him. If he showed up and side with

me, everyone will think that the rumor is true. I don't mind it if i am the only one who will get affected. But, what about him? If he lose his credibility, it will affect our pack and will draw more enemies.

I just realized by now how complicated this will be. No one wants us to be together

because everyone believes I am a nuisance. He can't be with me because the pack will lose their respect to him.

"Isn't this too hard to be our first relationship?" I asked.

Instead of being serious, the smiles on his lips widen.

"Are you saying that we are in a relationship?" he asked with a hint of excitement in his voice.

I rolled my eyes at him, but in the end, I smiled. I nodded my head as I chew my bottom lip to stop myself from giggling.

"Why? You don't want it?" I replied.

Instead of answering me, he held me closer and snaked his arms around me. I almost

lost my breath due to the tightness of his hug.

"Thank you, Kelsie... thank you for accepting me," he answered.

Despite the tightness of his arms around me, I managed to nod my head.

I realized we need to do this right so I tap his shoulder to give him a sign to let go. He

did what I asked him. I made a step away from him and stand straight. I look at him

straight in the eye. He reached for my hands and gently squeeze them. I smiled.

"I, Kelsie Audenzia Tamaska, accepts you as my mate and future Alpha," I uttered.

My heart started pounding loudly. Having the chance to express my true feelings and

what I truly desires is one of my obstacles upon growing up. Expressing them freely

right now feels surreal.

Connor withdraw one of his hands from me and place it on my waist. He pulled me

closer to him until I hit my chest. We chuckled.

"I, Connor Breeze Maccon, accepts you as my mate... and future Luna. Together, we

will serve this pack

I lift my chin, tilt my head on the left, and tiptoed, while he tilt his head on the right and

reach for my lips.

We let savor each other's sweetness. I can feel his hand crawling up to my neck and

rested on the side just below my cheek.

He gently bite my lower lip, asking for access. I part my lips and let him have his way.

His tongue explore every corners of my mouth as I sensually close my eyes, enjoying a

part of him inside of me.

We are still enjoying each other's sweetness when suddenly, we heard footsteps from afar.

I quickly withdraw from him and gently pushed him. The disappointment in his face

resurfaced. I bite my lower lip and looked at him in a guilty manner.

"S-Sorry," I said.

We should be careful. We both know what most of the pack members opinion about our

relationship. If this will spread, it will be chaotic.

He sighed. He gave me a nod and made a step backward away from me. We both face

the door, waiting for someone to get inside.

"I told you to be careful. If you want to sabotage her, you should not include yourself.

See? You're sanctioned!" | heard a woman's voice from afar.

I shake my head. Even without seeing her, I already know it is my stepmother.

"How long are you suspended?" she asked.

"Just a day," my stepsister answered.

My brows furrowed. I failed the test and she was just a day suspended? I bet she stand

firm and said that she just stopped me from beating Laine's a*s. And of course, that

Laine will support her statement. If I know I will failed the test this way, I should have not

let any of them stopped me and beat their asses on the ground.

We watch the dooropen slowly and reveled my stepmother and stepsister talking.

Kristine is looking to her mom. She did not know we are standing right in front of them,

just a few feet away. Denette immediately saw us

"At least she failed the test. Don't you know she's being a laughing stock right now--"

"Kristine." her mother warned.

Kristine looked at her, confused. She traced her mother's line of sight and landed on us.

She looked at me at first and arch her brow But when her eyes shifted to the one

standing beside me, her eyes widen.

"A-Alpha..." she said in a weak voice. She blinked her eyes uncontrollably before

clearing her throat. "What are you doing here?" she asked.

I looked at Connor and he is eyeing the two with his serious expression.

"Who sabotaged who?" he asked in a cold manner.

I silently cleared my throat and simple made a step on the side to get my body closer to him. I gently elbowed him. I do not think this is the right time to confront this two. I have a fresh issue ongoing.

'Let me handle this,' Connor's voice popped on my head. Before I can react, he walk towards the two and stopped right in front of them.

"I need to talk to the both of you in my office," he said, leaving the two with a shocked expression written on their faces.

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Unedited. English is not my first language. My apologies for the grammar, sentence construction, and wrong spelling.

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Once A Princess, Now A Slave

By: Joanne Cristel

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