The following morning, Angel had already woken up and was ready for the day. She never had maids to prepare her bath while growing up, so she was used to taking care of herself.
She wanted to get herself accustomed to the traditions of the pack before her ceremony. If she wanted to be accepted by the pack members, then she needed to get herself familiar with them.
All she needed was a guide to the pack houses in town, and she was all set. Coming out of her room, she started making her way around the corridors with the memory of the description she was given the previous day.
"Mmm," just as she passed by a room, she heard a faint sound, that sounded like someone was moaning in pleasure, and her heartbeat quickened.
The moans only increased, and she found herself curious about who was having sex so early in the morning. Moving closer to the door, she slightly dropped her ear on the door only to realize it wasn't locked.
Unable to contain her curiosity, she slightly opened the door and her mouth went agape when she saw a naked Juliet kneeling on the floor, while Alpha Fernando thrust into her. Suddenly, her senses went blank, and she was unable to breathe. The scene in front of her saddened her greatly, but she knew it was because of the mate bond. She doesn't love Fernando so it wasn't heartbreak.
Bringing her gaze up, she accidentally met Fernando's gaze causing her to widen her eyes in shock. For a moment, she wished to confront him but remembering the content of the agreement, she immediately left the door and started running, oblivious to where she was heading.
She kept on running through the corridors and eventually halted when she ran out of breath.
"Mother!" She muttered, hoping for her dead mother to rescue her from everything. It was hard enough that her mate didn't want to love her, now she would have to endure watching her mate fuck another woman.
Dropping to her knees, she rested her back on the wall and started sobbing, making sure of no sound that could attract people.
She was foolish for thinking things would get better for her, she had already been fated to suffer. Thankfully, Fernando had brought her to her senses, and she was going to stop hoping.
Her mission was to bear him an heir, get back her life, and escape from this disgusting place. Wiping off her tears, she stood up and wiped off her gown, her eyes, full of unwavering determination.
Fernando was never going to love or respect her, it was time for her to play her part and be a good mate.
"My lady," Suzanna called, shocked to find Angel standing in one of the corridors with a fierce look. What could have happened to warrant such an expression from her?
"My lady, are you okay?" She repeated and moved closer to her for better inspection.
"Suzanna, yes I am fine. I need to find my way to the town so I got lost trying to find you." She responded and flashed her a convincing smile.
"Oh. I am afraid that won't be possible," Suzanna declared, causing Angel to frown. Why can't she leave the pack house? Fernando already promised her authority, was he going back on his words now?
"Your ceremony is in four days, you won't be allowed to leave the pack house until after the ceremony. The governess would be here after breakfast to get you ready for the ceremony," Suzanna explained, eliciting a silent "ohh," from Angel.
"I see," she responded with a disappointed sigh. She would have to wait until after the ceremony before she could get acquainted with anyone. What a drag!
"If you are bored, there are places in the pack house we can visit. I would gladly accompany you if I am not too busy," Suzanna divulged.
Angel wasn't after having fun but she didn't want to worry Suzanna, so she smiled and nodded her head in response.
"If that's all, I would take my leave now," Suzanna said, excusing herself but Angel was quick to hold her back.
"I have some questions for you. What about we talk in a quiet place?" Moving closer to her, Angel said, her voice low as she talked. From the way she was talking, Suzanna knew she didn't want others to hear so she nodded and said, "Follow me, My lady."
A few minutes later, they arrived at their destination. It was a quiet and abandoned garden. Not even a butterfly was flying which made Angel curious. Why was there such a garden in the head of the Alpha's pack house?
"Oh, it is a long story but Alpha Fernando banned anyone from coming here." Realizing her confusion, Suzanna explained.
"Why?" Angel asked.
"Unfortunately, I started working here after the ban, I don't know much about the story behind the ban," Suzanna answered with a disappointed look. She had been wanting to know about the story behind the garden, but no one would tell her anything. It was like they would die if the truth about the garden got out.
"That's weird, the garden feels so…" for some reason, Angel felt like there was something amiss. It was like the garden was calling to someone…or something.
"My lady, what is it you wanted to ask?" Breaking her out of her thoughts, Suzanna asked.
"Right, do you know anything about witches?" Looking around the garden, she confirmed that there was no one and asked.
"I grew up with witches before I came into this pack, why?" For the first time in her life, Angel was so happy to receive a response. Suzanna had been everything she needed from the first time she met her.
"No one must know what I am about to tell you?" Angel warned and Suzanna gulped in fear, wondering what it could be if Angel was so serious about it.
"What is it, My lady?" She asked.
"I need to give birth to a boy on my first birth and I want to make sure it happens. I need a witch's help."
"My lady!!!"