A Fallen Bride For The Alpha Of Alphas

3: Ratted-Out

Iris's Pov

Just like that, I went from Luna to being a prisoner overnight. Again, I was locked inside the same bedroom I was forced to spend the night in, and while I thought about everything that has happened to me so far, I felt it wasn't fair.

And I wasn't going to allow myself to be subjected to the life which was planned out for me by the people who betrayed me. I was going to escape from this miserable fate.

~

Later that night, I rose to my feet, ready to escape. I walked up to the window, and opened the glass up, and then I looked down.

It was all clear and the height was a considerable one for me to jump from. I didn't bother with any belongings as that could slow me down and even get me caught.

I placed my right leg over the window's rail and also dragged the other as well until I was sitting comfortably on the window's rail.

“I'm done being a prisoner.” I said under my breath and took in a deep breath before I slowly managed to drop down from the window.

Finally, I was on my feet and in the palace surroundings. I felt excitement bubble inside of me as I was close to my freedom.

I began to tiptoe as I moved past buildings in the large palace compound. Where there were guards, I managed to tiptoe away from them without them sighting me.

Suddenly, I saw a few maids and I halted in my steps as regret coursed through my veins, while wondering if they were gonna instantly call the guards on me.

The maids all hurried towards me and bowed respectfully.

“Luna, are you okay?” One of them asked, looking at me with concern.

Warmth bloomed within me at once. Ir was clear that even after demoted, these maids still saw me as their Luna.

“I’ll be fine. I just need to get out of here.” I said to them after a moment’s hesitation.

“No problem, Luna. We will help you.” Another said, with so much willingness to help out.

“Luna, this way.” The three of them urged and I followed them.

They led me to a part of the palace where almost everyone had neglected, thus, making it easier for me to leave.

“Thank you so much, you all.” I appreciated them and they all gave me warm hugs which made me feel a little better and confident on my journey.

This was my first time having to leave my family with the thought of fending for myself and all, but I could pull it off.

I slipped out of a small space that led out of a palace and immediately ran as fast as I could, heading to Sia’s home.

Sia was my closest friend and she was the only one I could think of to spend the night at her place.

As soon as I got there, she welcomed me with open arms, and ushered me in.

“But why did you come this late? Is anything wrong?” She asked, out of concern and offered me a plate of food.

I ate so fast and even had almost forgotten about water until she reminded me to drink.

“I don't want you to choke on your food. Have some water.” She offered me and I gulped it down like I had been thirsty for days.

I had refused to eat the food that was given to me back at the palace. Thankfully, Sia had more than enough to serve me.

“So, tell me what's going on, Iris?” She asked again, then I turned to her and sighed sadly.

“A lot.”

Without hearing the reason, she hugged me and began to pat me gently.

“It's fine. You're okay now that you're with me. Now, gently tell me all that's going on with you.” She urged me in a concerned tone.

I sniffled, although, not because of tears, and managed to calm down to narrate all that happened to her.

“Oh, my goodness! For real!” She gasped in shock and covered her mouth.

I nodded my head and cleaned my tears.

“I was as shocked as you were. But what else can I do?”

“Don't worry, my friend. You are safe now.” She assured me as she held my hands softly.

That night, I felt comfortable and slept soundly, feeling safe in her room, far from the grasp of Pierce as she would hide me from them.

~

The next day, I woke up and walked out of her room as I didn't see her on the bed with me.

As I stepped into the living room, I saw Pierce handing her a sum of money and then the palace’s guards walked briskly towards me and held me down.

“What the hell did you just do, Sia! Did you just sold me out?!” I whispered in disbelief, feeling struck by betrayal’s sting.

But she didn't respond to me and chose to look away instead as the guards forcefully dragged me out.

“Let me go! Get your f*****g hands off me!” I screamed out my lungs, trying to break free from their grasp.

But they were too strong for me and only dragged me back to where I had safely escaped from; the palace.

As soon as we got to the palace, the guards released their grip on me.

“How could…”

Before I could complete my words, Pierce raised his hand and landed a hard slap across my face.

I was left with shock and a sharp sting on my cheek.

“If you know you do not want more of this, behave yourself!” He threatened me. “And as a punishment for trying to flee, I'll be sending you over to the Alpha of Alphas today!” He voiced out in a commanding tone.

I couldn't believe my ears, and before I could even calculate things, the guards had held me again and dragged me to a room where a few maids were waiting for me.

“Welcome, ma’am.” They ushered me in and when they tried to take off my clothes, but I fought them off and tried to escape again, but they all held me down.

I guess they had been ordered to get their job done. They forcefully took off my clothes and dragged me to the bathtub where I was bathed, against my will.

As soon as we were done in the bathroom, they took me back to the room where they dressed me up in silk clothing which was decked in diamonds.

Tears threatened to fill my eyes up, but I tried my best to hold it in. I had to remain strong. I was a luna at heart after all, and lunas are always in control of their emotions.

Regardless of all this, I was still going to try escaping when I get to the Alpha of Alphas’ pack

While I stood before the mirror with my fists clenched, the door opened and Mia walked in.

She sneered at me with a mocking smile.

“Look how stunning the bride of the Alpha of Alphas is. Well, I'm so certain you won't look this stunning after spending days at his palace.” Mia mocked me, and continued.

But I couldn't take anymore of that, so I turned to her and gave her a hot slap which sounded loud.

In retaliation, Mia charged at me and I yanked her hair as she tried beating me up. I also slapped her back while she hit me with a punch on my shoulders and I groaned in pain.

We continued yelling while beating each other up until the guards rushed in and separated us.

Soon, Pierce joined in and when he learned of what happened, he slapped me again.

“I'm so glad you're finally getting out of my hair because I never liked you in the first place.” Pierce spat out.

“You know my wish right now? To kill you.” I spoke with a glare.

Then he gave me a slap again, but I barked out a mocking laugh as I moved closer to him.

“Keep slapping me since that's what you do best! I do not care.” I voiced out to him.

“And no matter what happens or how long it takes, I'll one day end up taking your life with my own hands. Mark my words.”