The Alpha

Chapter 12

Riley's POV

  

           I, Alex and three guards walk towards the packhouse, which only means they are taking me to the personal cell which is there in the basement. A prisoner always wishes to not go there because it means you are nearing the end of your life. I keep my head held high as always and walk with them. I don't know who the guards are, as I didn't even look at them properly, I am not going to look anyways.

             There is a lot in my mind. If I want them to understand that I have never done what the rogue said that means I should tell about my past to Ryan to make him understand this whole situation.

             I want to share my past with my mate when we are cuddling in the bed on a random night, or gazing up the stars while holding hands, or just casually lying on his shoulders for support and to hide my face of tears or anything but this... I want to tell it when it is just us, madly in love with an undeniable trust between us. Not with these problems surrounding us.

             I look towards Alex to see that he is opening up the cell. I just give out a long sigh and step inside the cell without a fight.

             According to the rules, I must change out to the prisoner's dress and to be handcuffed till the alpha says otherwise. But now Alex and the guards are standing awkwardly, hesitating with what they should be saying and doing.

              "Alex, bring me the clothes and one of you bring the handcuffs. Let's do according to the rules, shall we?" I say and sit down on the floor. The guard and Alex nodded their head and went out to do what I said.

               Alex handed me a white cloth and turned around to give me some privacy. The guards followed Alex and turned around too. I remove my clothes and wear a small dress. It is a simple white gown reaching till mid-thigh. The material of the gown is too thin which is not good for this cold cell, I think that's the point.

               I cough gaining their attention. The guard hesitantly walks towards me, fearing that I might snap at any time. I lean against the wall while the guard handcuffed me to the wall as softly as possible.

"Luna, you should stand up. The chains will be held higher so it will be hanging from the wall. It will hurt if I higher the chain while you are sitting like this," the guard explained slowly. I nod my head in understanding and stand as he said. I couldn't stand on the floor from the height I am hanging right now, only my toes touching the floor. Alex and the guards bow there heads in respect and walk out of the room closing the prison door. I give out a long sigh again and wait for my alpha to come.

A few minutes passed. I am so tired. I close my eyes and tried my best to get some sleep in this uncomfortable position. After some time, I can feel myself slipping into a deep slumber

I open my eyes to someone caressing my cheek softly. I lean into the touch of my mate without opening my eyes fearing to look into his eyes and ruin the moment. My hands hurt with the position as it is carrying most of my body weight for so long, but I didn't dare complain about it. I don't know how much trouble I am in for the scene that was created by the rogue.

"I want to mark you and make you mine after what the rogue said about you having another alpha," he stated simply with his voice void of any emotion. I still didn't open my eyes and he still didn't stop caressing my cheek softly. I don't know what I should do or say now. If this is someone other than Ryan I would have kept my brave face on, I would look into the eyes and tell him I am ready for the punishment instead of thinking how to justify what happened out there. I don't want him to lose his trust in me, we just started to be together.

A few minutes of silence with me leaning into his touch and he suddenly opens his mouth to say something I never wanted to hear "I know you are an alpha, Riley..."