Alpha Ragriel’s POV
“Your Majesty, the banquet has started.”
I was staring at my own reflection in the mirror as my Beta Henry reported to me. It was for sure that the tattoos covering my arm and neck stopped growing since that night.
The woman with blue eyes must be my cure, and I had a feeling that we would meet soon.
Her scent still lingered in my mind, I couldn't stop missing her after that night. Every night she came into my dream to wrap my length with her warmth, making me happy to heaven; while every time I woke up there was only cold air beside me, dropping me down to hell.
I can't let her continue to hide from me.
"How's the situation?" I looked at Henry who was kneeling behind me.
"As of now, our men haven't spotted any woman with blue eyes," Henry replied in horror as he gritted his teeth.
My forehead creased as I clenched my jaws and angrily punched the mirror. Had my angel really disappeared? NO! It can't be!
"Your Majesty, I am sure we will find the woman tonight! All the special werewolves have been gathered here." Henry immediately *ssured me when he saw my anger.
I lifted my chin, “You must.”
He bowed his head again, “But, what if she isn’t the reason why your tattoo stopped—”
“Are you questioning your King, Henry?” I growled at him dangerously as my inner wolf Alaric growled too. My eyes turned red and it scared Henry.
I was not named The Ruthless Alpha King for nothing.
“No, Your Majesty. Forgive my rudeness. Allow me to leave and I will send more men to look for her.”
After Henry quickly exited the room, I looked back at the mirror to observe my tattoo once again. Others took it as my terrible preference but rarely knew it was a curse, a curse that could even kill me. Every full moon, it would grow by an inch along with the excruciating pain as if someone kept scratching my heart with the sharpest claws. And each time, the pain would become more intense than before.
I felt like in hell at every full moon but that night, she appeared. The moment I claimed her, I felt an ease and happiness like no other. For the first time these years, sleeping under the full moon became a treat to me.
The blue eyes saved me and I vowed to find her. However, for god d*mn a whole week! I had been searching for her day and night, but she seemed to have disappeared into thin air!
I felt like dying of not seeing her and touching her. My wolf Alaric was also at the edge and I couldn't imagine what would happen if we couldn't find her before the next full moon.
That's why I had to organize such a banquet to gather almost all the special werewolves here.
I took a deep breath and stared at the broken mirror, 'I will find you no matter what, baby.'
'You cannot escape from the powerful King of the North. I will make sure you’ll be mine.'
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Amaris’ POV
"Face the reality, Amaris."
"You're only a pawn to be used and discarded."
"If it weren't for this urgent plan, you've already rotten in the dungeon."
I stood before the mirror in the restroom panting hard to brace myself against the counter. Tyra's vicious taunts still haunted my ears as my face turned white.
I don't understand why fate had been so cruel to me. I didn't cry or complain when Father remarried, because Mom had told me that she wished I live happily with Father. I even tried to be a good sister to take care of Tyra, but all I got in return was deception and hurt again and again.
What's worse, my stepmother even viciously made me lose my wolf.
But still, I never expected they would be so eager to watch my death. After all, they still needed my title and work to afford their luxurious life. I tried to convince myself that it was just another prank of Tyra, but looking down at the gorgeous dress and jewelry I was wearing, the scenes of those eerie details couldn't help but flash before my eyes.
The sudden generosity of Alpha Harry, the meaningful smile of his mother, and several times they had emphasized my worth. What Tyra told me might not be the full truth, but one thing was for sure.
Alpha Harry definitely didn't mean well by bringing me here today.
Should I stay here and be their pawn? No! I hate them! After three years of hell, I was convinced that my father had no mercy for me and that he wouldn't hesitate to sell me to another rich pack when he thought my value decreased.
The idea of escape expanded more and more in my mind.
Harry must have been bragging about himself to others and enjoying their compliments at this moment. He wouldn't have enough energy to watch me, especially when he never dropped his plan to hunt a new b*tch to fck tonight. This might be the best chance for me to escape.
When I was ready to leave the restroom, the whole party got rowdy.
"Look, the Alpha King is arriving!" A voice came from the crowd.
I glanced out the door as my palms got sweating and then caught that Alpha Harry seemed to be searching for me. I immediately closed the door and hid inside.
Why did Alpha Harry suddenly look for me?
Fear was creeping in my heart as I glanced at my own reflection in the mirror. I looked so expensive and special tonight. The dress and makeup nicely highlighted my blue eyes, which I had inherited from my mother.
Suddenly, a thought hit me. If what Tyra had said was true, there was a real possibility that Alpha Harry would sell me to the Alpha King.
Would they take out my eyes or make me his slave? Or worse, he might make me his slave after taking my eyes!
No! No!
Though I've never met the Alpha King, I've heard of how ferocious and brutal he was. It was said that he had a violent temper and hated females a lot. None of the women who approached him came to a good end.
I could imagine how bad my life would be if Alpha Harry sold me to the Alpha King. My life had been hellish enough since Father handed me to Alpha Harry. I don’t wanna be another man’s slave again!
I gasped and grabbed my pouch. I need to get out of here. My life is already tough. I don’t want more trouble and danger. I was determined to escape when suddenly, someone pushed the door and appeared behind me.
A manly scent filled my nose as an arm wrapped around my neck and waist. His hand was resting on my stomach and the other was caressing my exposed shoulder.
I stiffened and felt shivers down my spine after I felt his lips gently kiss my neck as he sniffed me, “Finally, I found you, baby. You can never run away from me again.”