The Moonchild's Destiny

4. The Unwanted Surprise

*Tick tock* *tick tock*
The sound of the big grandpa clock near the fireplace was the only thing disturbing the eerie silence of the house.

I took my time, processing each and every word that is threatening to turn my life upside down at the moment.

Why me!? Why have I been kept in dark for so long? Why is it that my future had already been decided even before my birth? What if I fail?

Hundreds of questions are running circles in my mind, but the answers remain unknown.

A moment later, I heard the same husky, dreamy voice breaking me out of my reverie,

"Let's go now."

I looked at him, standing up from his position on the couch. He slowly walked towards me, his eyes never leaving mine.

"We need to leave now."

"Leave?! But t-to where?"

Before he could answer, my dad stood up and said,
"Kiri, only you can find the key and set us free from this wretched curse. For that, you have to do what his majesty says as he is the only one who can guide you on this quest of yours."

I stood up too,
"I understand that, dad, but where are we going?"

"Not 'we' my dear child, but you. You are going with King Alan here."

"Where!?"

"To my house, where else."

I whipped my head towards Alan, only to find his handsome face devoid of any expressions. I looked back at my dad, who was earnestly nodding at the wolf King's words.

What! What the heck is this? I can't just go and live in a stranger's house. And how can my dad be so okay with this!? Seriously God... What do I do now!?

I quickly shook my head,
"I can't live with him."
I jutted my finger at Alan.

"I know you must be scared darling but please don't worry okay! Our Alpha will take good care of you, hmm..."

My dad tried his best to console me. Not seeing any other option, I reluctantly said a yes.

All this time, Alan was repeatedly looking at his wristwatch. I don't know what he is so impatient about!

As soon as I mouthed my response, he quickly took me by my wrist and practically dragged me towards the front door of the house.
I tried to wriggle myself free but he was too strong.

I looked back at my dad but all I saw was him waving back at me with a smile on his face.

As soon as we got near the car, Alan loosened his grip on my wrist. Seeing an opportunity, I quickly jerked my hand off his. He turned towards me, giving me a confused look.

"What happened?"

"What's happening is that you need to stop dragging me like this wherever you want!! I am not your toy!"

"I never said that you are..."

His nonchalant words made my blood boil. I wanted to scream my lungs out at him but I know its useless. I huffed my response and quickly opened the passenger door. I sat there, crossing my arms above my chest.

I could see him shrugging from the corner of my eyes. He went and sat in the driver's seat. He took a look at me and the next thing he did surprised me to the core.

Putting a pressure on the side of my seat, he came directly in front of me. His face mere inches away from mine. I could feel his hot breath on my cheek, his blue shimmering eyes never leaving mine.