The Alpha’s Unwilling Mate

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The next day, I found myself sitting by the ceiling-to-floor window, staring at the forest outside. The vast stretch of trees seemed to promise freedom, but it felt just as unattainable as the stars. My thoughts were interrupted by the quiet sound of the door opening and footsteps approaching.

Matilda appeared, carrying a tray with lunch. She placed it gently on the small table beside me and took a seat. Her presence was calm and reassuring, but I could sense she had something on her mind.

For a while, we sat in silence, the only sound the occasional voices of the people down below. With nothing to do to get rid of the awkwardness I picked at the food, my appetite dulled by my churning thoughts.

After a long pause, Matilda spoke, her voice gentle but firm. "You know, the Alpha isn’t a bad person."

I looked at her, skepticism evident in my eyes but I didn't say a word. Of course, they thought that of him because they did not know what he did.

She sighed, her gaze distant as if recalling memories from long ago. "I've worked for his family since he was a child. I've seen him grow up. My boy Faruk is not a monster, despite what you might think. He’s strict, yes, and sometimes harsh, but he cares deeply for his pack and especially for you."

I scoffed, shaking my head. "He sure knows how to show that he cares By keeping me locked up like a prisoner?" I mocked. By killing my father? By forcing me to stay here against my will?

Matilda's eyes met mine, filled with a mix of sadness and understanding. "He’s keeping you locked up because he thinks you’ll try to escape again. He’s afraid of losing you. It’s his way of protecting you, even if it seems misguided. He has waited many years for his mate, for you”,

I turned back to the forest, the trees swaying gently in the breeze. "Protecting me," I muttered bitterly.

Matilda stood up, preparing to leave. "You’re not a prisoner, not really. Think about what I’ve said." With that, she left, leaving me alone with my thoughts.

As I sat there, Matilda’s words echoed in my mind. They keep saying I'm not a prisoner but I'm not allowed to leave and go back to my life?

But then it hit me was she trying to tell me that the only way to gain my freedom was to show him I wasn’t going to escape? She did say he was afraid of me escaping. But why would I do that when escaping was all I wanted to do?

But then another thought crossed my mind. Maybe, just maybe, if I pretended to accept my situation and earned his trust, he might let his guard down. If he believed I had resigned myself to my fate of being his mate and his Luna, I could find the perfect moment to flee. It was a risky plan, but it was the only chance I had. I had one more week before going into heat, and I needed to act quickly. But I can't do it all of a sudden it would seem suspicious but I had little time left the bond was growing strong I could feel it and when I’m in heat it will be difficult to resist it.