I'm the Alpha's Mate

Chapter 32

< Yeji's POV >

I roll the rusty nail between my fingertips before carving in another line into the windowsill.

Two weeks have passed and an early feeling of hopelessness is beginning to settle.

I had days to think and conjure a plan, and I've thought of many but I knew none of them would work.

My wolf won't talk to me ever since I was able to use the window as a mirror and see a faint reflection, the faint reflection of a mark. The man marked me as his own.

Many times I've tried to speak with the moon goddess but she is still ignoring me and not giving me the satisfaction of knowing why.

Suddenly the door swung open and the man marched in, looking proud and noble. "Good morning my little Yeji." He stroked my cheek with his rough hand but I was quick to slap it away. "When will you just accept that he's no coming for you!"

I didn't answer and looked away. He's coming for me, I know it.

"You stubborn girl, no wonder my father wanted you all dead." He mutters and yanks me up by grabbing my arm. "I'm trying to be nice, I could kill you right now with good reason-"

"And what reason is that!" I shout in his face. "I've done nothing wrong, nothing to deserve this!"

"You've done everything wrong!"

"Why, why did you take me?" I fight back the tears threatening to fall. "Is it because you want to hurt Ryujin?"

"No, it's all about you." He whispers in my ear. "But don't worry you'll be seeing Ryujin very soon, very very soon."

With that he pushed me down before leaving the empty room, locking the door tightly behind him.

What did he mean by saying I'll see Ryujin soon? Does he have her? Is Ryujin on her way?

So many questions run through my mind as I try to grasp the idea of seeing his face again. How could this entire situation be about me, how could a man and his father become so obsessed.

I can't imagine the pain and suffering my Grandma Taeyeon went through, my mother told me the story about her and the old Alpha, how he despised her and kidnapped her.

No one ever saw her again, so everyone assumed he murdered her. Yet, no one did nothing about it, they couldn't out of the fear that they were going to die too.

Back with the old Alpha, living in this pack was dangerous and it wasn't almost impossible to escape.

I tiredly got up and trudged to the bed, sitting down.

I have to start worrying about myself now and stop depending on Ryujin to save me. I can't last forever with the way they're treating me, so I'll have to give in.

I'll have to pretend to give up on Ryujin, even if she's coming here or not. If the man knows about it, it's most likely a trap Ryujin is being lead into.

I'll have to play the part and do as the man says because maybe then he will treat me better. He might get me out of this dreadful room.

Without warning the door opened again and in walked two guards. They stood tall and didn't look directly at me. "The alpha has given you the chance to bathe, come now."

Immediately I stood up and rushed towards them before being lead to down a hallway with my arms held tightly.

There was nothing unique about the hallway, only plain wood floors, and blank cream walls, it wasn't dirty but fairly well kept.

They brought me up to another door, identical to the one for my room. "Everything you need is in there."

They shoved me in the simple bathroom and shut the door. I could see their shadows through the crack, knowing they have to stand watch so I can't escape.

Sighing I turn to the shower to see a small range of products, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and a bar of soap, but there was no razor which I was used to.

The scratchy feeling of my legs was driving me crazy. But I happily took what I could get and relaxed in the shower, taking my time. Everything was going smoothly for once.

When I was finished and refreshed I saw a comb and toothbrush with a tube of toothpaste. I took advantage of this and brushed my hair and teeth.

Also sitting on the counter was clean clothes and I slipped them on not caring what I looked like until I glanced in the mirror.

It was a tight black dress and it made me feel extremely uncomfortable. I looked like a prostitute, something I've learned about from Grandmas TV.

"What in the world is he planning?" I mumble to myself and jump at the sudden harsh knocking on the bathroom door.

"Hurry up!"

Huffing, I open the door and the two guards move out of the way. I peer up to see the man standing in front of me.

"Perfect." He said to himself before grabbing me and dragging me down the hall.

"Where are you taking me?"

< Ryujin's POV >

The buildings empty, the grounds silent, there was no remains of anyone. It's like they had disappeared with my Yeji.

"Alpha, where else do we search?" One of the guards call to me and I look back at my men, all of them tired and weak.

"Everywhere and anywhere, there will be no rest until we find her."

As we begin to head back to the pack grounds, the sound of distant screams tell me to stop. Slowly the travel closer and become louder, someone is trying to say something.

I bark at the group, commanding the to stop and they all halt. In silence, I wait for another scream.

"Alpha!"

"Alpha, my daughter, I know where she is!"

Right away my ears perk up and I turn on the direction of the calls. Suddenly a middle-aged woman came running from between the trees, running towards us. "Alpha please wait!" The woman cried. "My daughter needs help!"

I look back at the group and nod, signaling them orders before a guard brings me a pair of shorts. I walk out of view and shift, out of respect for the woman, and come back.

"Who are you?" I order and stand my ground.

"M-My daughter is in trouble and you know her."

I clench my jaw and slowly walk up to the shaken lady. "I know your daughter?"

"Yes, I'm sure of it."

"What's her name then?" I command and cross my arms.

"Hwang Yeji."

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