{"Continuation"}
Aliya went back to her room and while getting there, she met Maya lying on her bed reading. 'Oh the bitch is back' she mumbled.
"I heard that, and do not call me a bitch". Maya sneered as Aliya strolled to her bed furrowing her eyebrows.
"Well, aren't you?" Aliya challenged.
"Look Aliya, whatever that happened yesterday wasn't my business nor is it my fault." Maya asserted putting her book down and adjusting herself to lie down.
"Of course it's not, that's who you animals are, taking advantage of the weak" Aliya snapped back before strolling back to her bed to retire though her mind was still on the plan with the maid.
Maya, ignoring her, sighed and picked up her book to read again but couldn't concentrate as her mind drifted back to what happened the previous day.
"FLASHBACK"
Aliya was going back to her quarters after training when she heard muffled sounds. Walking closer to where it came from, she saw Ava holding Ashley against the wall with her hand tightly gripping her neck and her other hand covering her mouth as Ashley cried and struggled while Maya stood there watching quietly.
"Leave her alone". Aliya sneered pushing Ava off Ashley causing her to stagger back. Regaining her ground Ava punched Aliya in the face sending her to the floor and walked away with Maya. Ashley immediately helped Aliya up apologising for what had happened while whipping her tears.
"What was that about?" Aliya questioned.
"It's nothing, she's just being the bitchy wolf she is" Ashley replied scowling at Ava who has walked a distance from them. Aliya didn't push further for answers and excused herself after cleaning up.
"FLASHBACK ENDS"
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{ "Maya"}
A knock at the door woke me as I sleepily climbed down the bed, glancing around. Aliya was still sleeping. Good for her. She hasn't slept in days now and I know the hunt is taking a toll on her, being human. Sometimes I am marvelled at how strong she is. Would have shared some ideas with her but she's a bitch and she's not my friend. Besides, it will be good she leaves the contest early because with the first challenge being the wolf hunt, I wonder what the vampires and dragons have up their sleeves. I fear her, I fear for all of us.
Things are going to get deadly from here and I am sure of it. It might be a good privilege being part of this contest but our kind is very competitive and will turn this whole thing upside down just to prove a point even if it means killing one another. I opened the door rubbing my eyes,
"Hi Mrs Mary"
"Hello Maya," she acknowledged with a smile.
"I need you to follow me somewhere".
"Where?" I asked in surprise.
"You will know when we get there Maya. Now freshen up, you have two minutes. Meet me in the living room" she responded and took off. I quickly checked my time, it was 6 pm, no wonder the room doesn't look so bright. I went to the bathroom, washed my face and arranged my hair. I changed into a black leggings and a red blouse with my usual black flat.
I rushed out meeting Mrs Mary in the living room with her usual two guards that followed her everywhere. She stood up and led the way not even meeting eyes with me and I followed behind. We left the building and got into a black range rover jeep. We drove past a few buildings all looking beautiful, didn't know this place is this huge and I wondered where she was taking me.
We drove through a lonely road and soon we stopped in front of this huge magnificent mansion. I haven't seen anything as beautiful as this. Surrounding the building were beautiful flowers am guessing leads to a garden. The beauty of this place is like a fairy-tale. I was so lost in the beauty that I didn't even notice Mrs Mary standing right in front of me.
"Maya!" I snapped back to reality.
"Am sorry Mrs Mary, I was just admiring the beauty of the mansion"
"Indeed! Please this way" she motioned her hand and I followed her as we entered the mansion, there were so many guards and maids everywhere.
Just then, two beautiful girls dressed differently from the others strolled to us.
"Get her ready," Mrs Mary instructed them and walked away. I became uncomfortable thinking what this place is about. What is happening and why am I here? As the girls dragged me to God knows where, I started getting more anxious but soon we arrived at a beautiful huge bathroom. The entire mansion reeked of wealth and class.
"Take off your clothes" The girls instructed.
"Why?" I was confused.
"We need to get you ready" they responded with a scowl.
"Ready for what?" I queried again but they ignored me and tried to force my clothes off my body. I shoved them away as anger began to rise within me.
"Where is this place?" I asked again in a loud tone. Has the king finally decided to kill me?
"You ask too many questions. Take a bath and come out, you have 30 minutes". One of them lashed out and they both walked away after giving me a disgusting look. I looked at myself in the mirror as tears made their way down my eyes. I don't know why I am crying but I am scared. I quietly removed my clothes and entered the bathtub that was already prepared before my arrival.
There were petals on the water that gave the water a sweet natural scent. I scrubbed my body with the soft loofah and shower gel that was kept at the edge of the tub neatly arranged for my use. Feeling so refreshed but still alert to my surroundings.
I dried my body after the shower, wrapped the towel around my body and walked out of the bathroom through the same door I saw the girls leaving. I was met with a beautiful dressing room. The girls noticed my presence and tilted their heads in my direction motioning me to come to take a seat. I walked slowly to them and one of them took the towel off me.
"What are you doing?" I screamed in anger. Nobody has seen my nakedness before, not even Ava, well except my mate. I have a few scar on my back.
"Hey hey no need to scream, we don't have time for your tantrum. Just stay quiet and we do our business and leave you be". One of the girls snapped back, handing me a silk material.
"Put that on". She instructed. Gazing at the material, it was a beautiful red silk nightgown.
Putting on the nightgown that fitted perfectly, the girls dragged and pulled me to a chair facing the mirror and one of them started combing my hair. When they were done, I was given flat slippers to wear as they took me out of the room.
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