The wolves descend

Chapter twelve

Gazing upon the ethereal women I could see she was adorned in a figure hugging rose colored dress, with her hair in a dramatic bun and pearls dressing her porcelain neck. She was alluring to say the least, her Beauty hypnotizing anyone who dared look at her like a siren to a sailor. Even with anger evident in her expression, I still couldn't deny her divine looks. "So the alpha has two weak mates now?" She inquired mockingly, squinting my eyes in annoyance I couldn't help but ask the first thing that came to mind, "Emma is a wolf what are you talking about?" Shaking her head she let out a low dangerous chuckle sending fear down my spine, "That low life omega will never be a real wolf, she used to be my personal servant for goddess sakes!" She all but shrieked causing her claws to elongate and her eyes to turn an obsidian black. "Did she ever tell you how she stole him from me? It was right here on this stairway where Ambrose took my maidenhood, but before he could even finish he caught the scent of that bitch, leaving me here all alone. I love him!" She said, raising her voice in the process, I could see the anguish in her eyes he had truly hurt her. "Shouldn't you be mad at him instead of Emma, he knew he would find his mate one day, and yet, he led you on and took the one thing he could never give back." I uttered, trying to redirect her anger.

This however only seemed to make her upset, latching onto my arm with her sharp claws digging into my skin she was starting to become more erratic, "No he still loves me, but the mate bond is blinding him, if it wasn't for you, a pathetic human and that omega bitch then we would be together!" She exclaimed once more, "Well I don't even want to be here anyway so I think if you really feel this way then maybe you should discuss this with Ambrose." I try to rationalize but to no avail, "I've tried, but he won't listen." She whimpered sounding defeated by her own words, letting go of my now bleeding arm in the process. "Once my foot heals I intend to escape, if you help get me out of the palace, perhaps he would consider letting you take my place." I tried to persuade her, I knew not to trust a wolf but with how manic she seemed to be, perhaps if she thought Ambrose would allow her to take my place she would agree to help me. "Honestly, at this point I have nothing else to lose, whoever my mate was died long ago before I ever got to meet him. All I want is Ambrose, even if I have to share him." She said, sounding discouraged, I could see the sincerity in her eyes.

I couldn't help the pang of guilt I felt in my heart, I knew Ambrose would never take the beautiful wolf as his mate. Despite her looks a wolf only craved their mate he would hunt me down, but perhaps she could slow him for me at least. Hopefully, she wouldn't disclose to him that she was the one who helped me, but I couldn't start caring about the lives of wolves, no matter how pitiful they might be. "Before I go, what's your name?" I questioned, curious to know if her name matched her angelic appearance. "Opal." Is all she said before swiftly turning away and descending the large staircase. With a light nod, I continued towards my chambers, with each uneven step I took, my heart tightened with disgust for my mate. I would rather not see him, I hated to admit it but knowing he was with another maiden apart from Emma or myself brought me anger and disgust. Standing at the top of the staircase peering down the long hallway, I almost turned around, I was shocked he didn't come and find me but also relieved. I felt betrayed by him, I know I shouldn't feel this way towards a wolf, but he knew that he had a soul mate and still decided to sleep with another woman. In my mind that's cheating, I could feel my stomach turn sour, making me limp to the nearest restroom, so I could empty the contents of my stomach. Walking out of the bathroom, I head back to my chambers, still feeling extremely queezy at the thought of Ambrose with another woman.

Opening the doors, I peer inside, Emma is sound asleep on the bed with light snores every so often escaping her plump lips. The room was dark, but my eyes still searched for Ambrose, there I saw him sitting on the edge of the bed looking at Emma while gently stroking her legs. I feel as if I'm intruding on them, I didn't wish to be in here. Out of nowhere, I felt as if the air had been sucked out of my lungs while my heart beat wildly in my chest. Turning around, I try to sneak away, but the sound of my crutches had other plans, "Come here mate, now." He said with authority prevalent in his tone, turning with a sigh I reluctantly make my way over to him. "Yes?" I questioned, feigning innocence, "Why did it take you so long?" He asked, "I don't know, perhaps walking upstairs on a broken leg is a bit difficult." I snapped, my sudden change in mood had him gaping like a fish out of water. "I am sorry I forgot about your foot." I could sense the sincerity in his words but did not care, whether he would admit it or not, he cheated on Emma and I when he took Opals maidenhood.

"Have you ever been with another woman besides Emma?" My question coming out more of an accusation, "Did someone say something to you?" He inquired rage contorting his face, "No, but I was a servant here once, I've heard the rumors, and they're not good!" I yelled pain leaking into my horse voice, my lie seemed to have affected him, he looked as if my words cut him like a sword to the chest, "So it is true isn't it?" Gulping he looked away, not meeting my eyes, "Yes." I knew Opal wasn't lying, but to have it confirmed only deepened the now gaping wound that his treachery has caused. "I would rather not sleep in here anymore, I can't even stand the sight of you." Turning I limped back into the hallway slamming the door shut behind me, I could hear Ambrose's whimpers from the other side of the door, but I ignored them walking into an unoccupied room across the hall, locking it behind me.

I know some would say I was acting foolish, that he did not know me at the time. But all wolves know that they have a mate out there for them, so in my mind if they can even bear the thought of sleeping with someone apart from their soul mate than they have cheated. I hated how much my heart truly ached at the thought of Ambrose being with another, I hated how I wanted to curl up beside him whispering sweet nothing's to one another. Shaking away the sudden lust and want that had overcome me, I curled into the large bed stationed by a window. Curling onto my side, I looked out of the window, wishing to see my mother once more. Tears welled in my eyes, the ache in my chest growing by ten folds. As I cried into my pillow, sobs escaped my throat raking through my body until I thought I might vomit once more.

Somehow in the midst of crying I had fallen asleep, as I awoke I heard a soft knock on the door. "Ava it's me Emma can I please come in." Trudging to the door with a groggy mind, I unlocked the wooden door leaning against the frame. Walking in, she gave me a sorrowful look, "I went through the same thing, you know." She whispered making herself comfortable on the bed, patting the spot beside her. "How could you ever forgive him?" I question not hiding my distaste for our mate, "It wasn't easy, at first, I refused to talk to him, but the mate bond compelled me to forgive him and how could I refuse that." She shrugged with a small frown etched into her delicate features, lost for words I placed my hand on her cheek while leaning in. I know she wasn't my mate but my attraction to her couldn't be contained, especially when we were going through the same thing. I could see her lean into my touch, her lips slightly parting. Our lips gently touched, our kiss was soft and slow at first, but slowly turned hard and passionate. My tongue had somehow found its way into her mouth fighting for dominance while my hand traveled down to her ample breast, timidly squeezing them. Pulling away from our kiss, we both gasped for air slightly looking away, I didn't know if this counted as cheating, but I didn't care. He had done far worse than this anyway.