{"Third Person Pov"}
With the chirping of the birds and the dawn of a new day. Maya blinked as she slowly opened her eyes, rubbing them, she sat up and gently climbed out of bed to prepare for the day. The girls are moving into the king's castle today, she quickly took a bath, wore her clothes, a blue worn-out jeans, a white shirt and black worn out flat shoes she's worn for so long.
Being a slave didn't earn her good clothes or a good life but she has done well in keeping her things neat and nice. She quickly arranged her things together and went out for breakfast. Getting to the cafeteria, she met others chatting and joined in. After breakfast, one of the professors led them out as each one of them hurried to pick up their luggage.
Outside the school were parents who came to bid goodbye to the girls but Maya and Aliya weren't looking forward to seeing anyone, sadly that changed for Maya when she stepped out in front of the school and found her mate and his grandmother standing close to a black Mercedes.
Their eyes shifted to her as she stepped out and Leroy rushing to meet her, caused Maya to almost run back into the building out of fear but Leroy caught her in a tight hug before she could move.
"Am so sorry Maya" He whispered as tears rolled out from his eyes.
"Please forgive me, I was such a fool, I allowed jealousy and anger to ruin the good memory I could have shared with you. Please Maya, forgive me".He pleaded, holding her so tight crying like a child but Maya was all stiff, not believing what was happening as her eyes held no emotion except tears in them, finally snapping out of her trance, she pulled away from him and respecting her wish, Leroy didn't push further.
He was there to ask for her forgiveness and he would do anything to earn it. It's just too bad that they can't be together since she was still a part of the chosen, which surprised him though he didn't say anything about it.
"What do you want?". She inquired, now looking deep into his eyes. Her wolf was already purring in her head urging her not to forgive her mate.
"I. I .. came to talk to you" Leroy stuttered in shame.
"Well talk" she muttered back, pulling him to a more private space and fighting back the urge to punch him in the face.
"Am so sorry Maya for everything. I know nothing I do can make it up to you but I want to spend the rest of my life making it up to you."
"And how do you intend to do that?" she questioned with so much anger as tears kept rolling out of her eyes.
"How do you intend to fucking prove yourself to me after destroying my life. You took my purity even after knowing what would happen and now you tell me you are sorry?" She bellowed, almost bringing attention to them. Leroy was about to speak when she cut him off.
"You know what, no need to prove anything to me because I am not sure to be alive when I get to the castle," She said sobbing. "The king knows am not a virgin Leroy and you did this to me" She whispered in tears, crouching down in defeat.
"W...h..at, What are you saying Maya? If he knows then why didn't he take action?" Leroy asked, confused about the situation.
"I don't know," she mumbled.
Leroy tried comforting her as he could, he felt more regretful and guilty for his actions and was determined to make things right even if it meant confessing to the king though that wouldn't bring his mate back to him. Maya took up courage and pushed him away, standing up with the determination to bear whatever it is that is coming for her.
She asked Leroy to leave but Leroy refused and kept begging until his grandmother intervened telling Maya to please listen to him.
"I have something to tell you," he lets out but it was too late now as the girls were called to get into the limo that just pulled over in front of the school. Maya, not knowing what to do, just walked away leaving him but before she strode a few distances, Leroy pulled her back into his arms for another tight hug.
"I know I have been an ass that doesn't deserve you but from now I will do my best to protect and support you throughout the challenge. Please take care of yourself, Maya." He confessed and kissed her temple. More tears rolled down Maya's eyes as they both pulled away and Maya stepped into the limo not saying anything to him but pleased he asked for her forgiveness. Whatever destiny has for them will have to wait until after the contest, that's if she will still be alive.
Getting to the castle, everyone stepped out of the car standing in front of one of the buildings, the building was also as beautiful as the rest of them and huge. A woman, tall and beautiful with two men walking behind her, came out from the building welcoming them.
"Hello girls, I am Mrs Mary and will be in charge of you all from now". She introduced herself smiling politely to the girls and the girls smiled back.
"Hello Mrs Mary," The girls acknowledged.
"Please come with me for a little tour before I show you to your rooms". She asserted and the girls followed behind, enjoying the beautiful views as they toured the building. First, they were taken to a beautiful garden, and then the huge living room with gorgeous vintage furnishings.
The room screamed gold and turquoise blue, next was the dining area, it had a long well defined sparkly wooden table with well carved black and gold chairs arranged in a line.
"You will be having all your dishes here and sometimes with the king," She announced, gazing at them making sure they were listening. After that was the library. It was magnificent. books were arranged neatly, according to themes and titles, lastly was the laundry room. After the tour, she led them to their various rooms. The rooms were decorated in a gorgeous and girly theme, with twin beds since they were staying in their pairs.
"We will see you again at 6 pm, there will be a welcome party for you girls so get ready on time" The girl's beamed as Mrs Mary finished. This place might turn out to be more fun than they imagined.
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