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The fear in their eyes for the chancellor except for Joseph, didn't go unnoticed. You see, the chancellor being the Luna of the Bloodmoon pack, of course no one dares to cross them since the king placed them top, out of their loyalty to him but am still surprised she came here for me, I hold nothing of importance. I greeted everyone with my head bowed low. The chancellor gazed at me without response but instead questioned me,
"I gave you two days, how come I had to come to get you myself?" I could see the anger in her eyes and maybe pity?
"I .... ..", "She was sick that's why." Benita cut me off, "She took something bad for her system during the coronation and we decided she gets better before going back to school" she asserted. I shot my mouth immediately. right now I just want to leave this place. The chancellor continued staring at me without even acknowledging what Benita said, it was like she was trying to solve something by staring at me.
I tilted my head down causing her to sigh and she stood up.
"Let's leave immediately". She declares beckoning me to follow, I follow behind, trying my best to hide my weakness. Without even saying goodbye to my wicked family, I entered her range rover and closed the door as they were exchanging handshakes outside the mansion. The chancellor entered through the other door and sat next to me. After closing the door, the car began its journey and for the first time in days I was grateful I was still alive.
Looking out the window and thinking about what's next for me, I unintentionally glanced towards her causing our eyes to meet but immediately looked away. I know she has questions for me because I saw it in her eyes when she came into the car. I don't even know what to say to her if she asks.
"Are you okay?". She finally asked. Help me, moon goddess.
"I am fine"
"Are you? Don't lie to me"
"Am really fine ma'am"
"Look Maya, I didn't come all the way here just for you to lie to me. look me in the eye and tell me you are fine"
I sigh giving up, maybe it was time to tell someone what I have been going through but I am not sure if I can trust her. Although I have heard the Bloodmoon wolves are kind people, but I can't just trust her with my pain. I sigh remembering all that I have gone through for the past two years now as tears fall from my eyes.
"Shhhhhssshhh" she pulled me into a hug, causing me to break down into more tears. Why is my life so difficult?
"I know things are not well with you, I have always felt your pain whenever you are around me just like I feel it now. It's okay Maya, cry and let it all out then we can talk after" She mutters tapping my back gently as I relax in her embrace.
Maybe the moon goddess has finally sent me a saviour. I found myself dozing off still in her embrace.
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Opening my eyes, my head was banging and the weakness I felt in my body was doubled. I looked around, taking in where I was, it looked like a medical environment. I tried sitting up when a familiar woman came striding towards me.
"You are at the school clinic dear, try to relax" Oh, I made it here. I nodded laying back in the tiny bed. The nurse informed me the chancellor briefly stepped out but she was asked to call her when I wake up so she left to call her. I glanced at the table close to the bed and saw a sealed bottled water. Opening it, I gulped down as much as I could, feeling better to relieve my throat of the dryness. Relaxing back in bed, I started thinking about my life again but soon the chancellor walked in.
"Am glad you are awake," she smiled and I saw the genuine happiness in her face.
"Thank you for everything," I mumbled to her while she nodded and sat on the chair close to the bed facing me.
"Start talking," She said sternly. The smile on her face disappeared and was replaced with seriousness. I didn't have a choice especially since I am not going back to that pack again and so I told her everything. Everything except losing my virginity and my plan to escape. Her eyes softened, the pity on her face increased with a bit of anger and disappointment.
I put my head on the headboard, I hope I don't regret this but her next question put me in a panic.
"Maya why ain't you a virgin anymore?" Now, this got me scared because I know the gravity of this, being chosen I was not allowed to be close to any man, talk more of sleeping with them or face the risk of being killed but this is not my fault. I told her the rest of my story hoping to still be alive after. The hurt in her eyes was evident but now I can sense fear too. What was she thinking? After a long silence, she finally uttered,
"Am so sorry all this happened to you Maya, You didn't deserve this neither does anyone." She wiped away the tears I didn't know I had.
"Am scared for you my dear,"
"Why," I asked.
"You know the challenge was made for only virgins but now you are not and you can't withdraw or else you will be killed. Your information has already been submitted to the King's adviser who is in charge of the challenge and he will notice if he doesn't find you".
"I better escape now" I mumbled in tears.
"What, you want to escape?
"I don't want to die Luna" My tears increased.
"Look Maya, stop crying, I have an idea". I looked at her with all curiosity, I don't even feel like saying anything again and am sure I look miserable now. "You will take part in the competition," She said in all seriousness but I continued looking at her, without uttering a word. Does she really want me dead? What is she talking about?
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