Stronger than the Alpha King

I take a place next to the window sill and look out at all the kids playing. "Mama, why can't I go out and play like everyone else?"

Mama places a sandwich next to me and takes a seat, also looking outside. "Annaliese, baby, it's not that you can't go outside. Its safer for you and the other kids this way. I've told you this over and over." She's now turned and facing me. I do the same.

"I know, but I just want to play." I pout.

"I understand that baby girl, but remember last week! You harmed our future Alpha!" Tears prickle my eyes at the reminder. "Oh, sweetheart." She coos and pulls me onto her lap. I automatically nudge my head into her chest.

"I didn't mean to mama. He just came towards me. I only did what everyone tells me to do; fight back." Sobs erupt from my mouth and I feel snot run out my nose.

"I know, baby. I know. It's not your fault. Just," she pulls me away so that her green eyes meet my hazel ones, "to keep you and everyone in our village safe...Alpha Car thinks it's best for you to stay indoors from now on." Her eyes hold many emotions.

I want to say a lot now, but my mouth utters nothing. I nod. She kisses my head and gets up. "Thank you, baby girl. I'll be back, I have to attend a meeting. Mary will accompany you." She walks over to the door, grabbing her bag. "I love you."

I don't answer and continue to gaze outside. She sighs and walks out. In the reflection of the window, I see Mary frown towards the door as a few tears trickle down her rosy cheeks.

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I wish I had replied to mama. I wish I had listened in on their conversation. I wish I had asked Mary why she was crying. Maybe things could've ended differently and I wouldn't be wishing all these empty wishes.