Chapter 6

The Rock Mountain, twenty hours earlier....

We walked out of the kitchen and my bare feet stepped on the grass. I normally love the feeling when I could feel the fresh nature on my skin. But oddly, this time it felt different.

It felt somehow uneasy about this. But maybe because I'm scared about this cold-blooded Alpha and the fatigue that instantly drained my energy, my hands couldn't stop from trembling. But I know that from the moment I walked out of the kitchen, a really sweet, sweet scent lingering in my nose, what was that scent? I almost lifted my head but then I remaind myself not to do anything reckless.

You got this Chloe. Just after this, you can be free. I encourage myself.

I walked slowly to one of the banquet table, the most grand one, where I could hear Alpha Zack's voice sounded so happy to the point it sound too much.

"Alpha Cillian! Welcome to Rock Mountain! I knew your journey here must be exhausting, we already prepare your chamber the along with your men and a clean stable for your horses!"

I was not there yet, but I could hear him talking about the things he claimed he did when I was he one who did all the work, alone.

"Let us serve you with the best meal and wine we have in Rock Mountain."

I glanced at the Denmir family, they were sitting there with some other members pack, and some unfamiliar men that I couldn't see their face yet.

Not that I can't, but a lowly Omega like me was forbidden to see someone in their eyes. It was the rule their set for me.

My heart thumb even faster when I walked closer to that table. I gripped the tray tightly as it almost slip from my hand when I heard a deep low voice from this certain someone that I am sure the one with the sweetest scent I ever smelled.

"Your are too kind, Alpha. We are here merely because you say that mine of yours had so much gold but you lack of other recources."

I am sure this guy with so alluring voice and scent is Alpha Cillian. I fought so hard to keep my head and gaze down.

Focus Chloe, focus.

People's murmur could be hear around. It was sure, Alpha Cillian mocked Alpha Zack. I really wanted to see how sour Alpha Zack's face right now.

"Eh, hehe... That's..yeah. I think we could form a good ally, Alpha Cillian." Alpha Zack's laugh sound a little bit awkward.

He sould be embarrased. So much. And I enjoyed that.

"Oh, why don't you give a taste to our wine, Alpha? I am sure you'll like it." I could hear Laura's voice, she spoke so softly that it made me sick to my stomach. And I know it was my cue to put the tray closer to her.

I tried so hard not to limb. I really do. But it's like the pain and fatigue finally hit me all at once at this moment. My shaking hands put the tray on the table as I stood between Laura and Haris. The sweet scent that alluring me became so much strong and now only made my dizzy.

It pain me. For something that I want the most, but even to look at it, I am not worth it.

"Serve us the wine," I heard Luna Fern's voice. She sounded a little bit far now. But I nodded and did my job anyway.

I grabbed the bottle and pour the wine into each glasses on the tray and served it to the Denmir first.

When I put a glass in front of Haris, I flinched as I felt his hand on my thigh and squeeze my butt. I shivered in disgust when he touched me like that. I wanted to slap his hand away and crash this glass onto his head.

I knew what kind of look he had right now. He always do that to humiliate me. To remind me what a lowly creature I am.

He didn't to do that though, I know my place.

"Watch your eyes, Chloe," He growled lowly as a warning to me and I gulped in fear. I wonder what kind of punishment I will receive when he caught me glanced at him with disgust right now.

But the air suddenly felt chill and then everyone went silence. I wanted to look around but I didn't dare to lift my chin. I could tell from the corner of my eyes that everyone didn't move a single finger.

Did this already happened since earlier or just now? Okay, whatever, now served the cold-blooded Alpha and his men.

I must not fail.

I took the tray and pray that I didn't spill any single drop of wine when serve these high ranking people.

Not that I'm scared if they killed me. I really don't mind if they kill me on the spot, save me so much energy for that. But the thing that I'm afraid is if I fail this, the torture I receive will continue and they never allow me to die.

Sometimes I wonder, what have I done to deserve such fate. Is the Moon Goddess really hate me that much? Why?

I put other glasses to the honor guests and served them in silenced, while maintained to hide my trembling hands.

"Are you okay?" One of the guests, asked me. My sight got blurry. But I blink a couple of times to strengthen myself.

Please body. Just cooperate with me this once. Once this banquet is over, we'll get rest. I promise.

"I am, Sire." I answered him in a hoarse voice, bowed and served the other glass. I managed to walked closer to that man with sweet alluring scent, and now stood just next to his big, bulky body. I felt so much gravity towards him.

I wanted to see him properly, used that broad shoulder to rest my painful head and lean my tired body comfortably on his muscle chest.

What am I thinking? Am I crazy? It must be my head shook from the plate that Laura threw at me a moment ago.

But then something unexpected happened. I heard him. Loud and clear spoke to me, in my head.

"Mate."

I flinched upon hearing the word. My head shot up and our eyes met.

His golden yellow eyes staring at me like he was ready to swallow me whole. Things around us become a blur and the only one present and clear to me was him.

"Chloe!"

I felt like drowning into those mysterious beads. I heard someone calling out to me, but I couldn't let my eyes off of him.

"Chloe!!"

Then I felt something on my skin, like a strong spark that sent electricity to my whole body. I jolted. He touched my hand. This man with alluring sweet, scent, and golden, yellow eyes just touch my hand.

I gasped when I finally back to reality and retreat back my hand, causing the wine to spill all over, even splutter to his luxury attire.

"CHLOE! YOU BITCH!"

I felt like someone yank me by the hair so hard that I didn't have the tme to breathed out the pain, and it sent me flying, crashing to the ground.

A felt like rag doll that tossed around and I didn't have the energy left to fight or even just to defend myself. My body met the hard ground so hard, I felt so much pain especially on my ribs, face, nose, and my right hand.

I hear a loud growl and everything became chaos even in my blury sight.

Oh... I just fail, didn't I?

When the darkness began to surround me I surrender to it. Hoping I never open my eyes to this nightmare ever again.