The Alpha's New Girl

Chapter 2: A Powerful Stranger

Chapter 2: A Powerful Stranger

AFTER everyone left the barracks, Luhence sneaked back in to carry me to my room. I wanted to protest, afraid that his father would catch us. The last thing I would want for Luhence was to get in serious trouble because of me.

"Don't worry, baby. He left with the Deltas to check the west walls," Luhence assured in a low voice, as if he was having a hard time controlling his anger.

I couldn't open my eyes nor utter an answer. For the first time, I let myself feel fragile in the arms of my mate. I wanted to cry out of pity for myself, but I chose not to make Luhence feel more guilty. He might not say it out loud, but I could feel his fury for himself.

My head rested on Luhence's chest as he carried my tiny body to my room. When I was settled in my bed, Luhence sat on my side and held my shaking hand.

I forced my eyes to open, then regretted it the moment I saw Luhence's expression. His honey comb eyes were a shade darker, his jaw clenched so hard I worry he would break his set of pearl white teeth.

He took in some air then gently placed his other hand on my tummy. "I'll steal some meds and get you food. Stay here, babe."

I tightened my hold on his hand when he tried to stand up. When Luhence looked at me, I swallowed the rusty taste of blood in my mouth before I shook my head.

Luhence sighed. He leaned down to kiss my forehead before he rested my hand on his cheek. I had to hold my breath and purse my lips to keep myself from crying. It wasn't his fault. None of this was, but everytime I was getting some beating and he couldn't protect me, he would silently blame himself.

"Just a few more days, Nads. I swear, I'll make him pay for everything he did." He gently squeezed my hand before letting it go. "Let me at least nurse you while he is away."

"S--Someone might tell him."

He shook his head. "Mother called for pretty much everyone. She knew I couldn't just do nothing this time."A broken smile made its way to his thin lips. "She's on my side."

Luna was a compassionate woman destroyed by her husband. There was a reason why she won against my mother, but over time, even the older members of the pack noticed the gradual change in her.

She would often isolate herself. Alpha never let her decide for the pack nor speak her mind, even when her ideas make sense. One of the many things she was so jealous of about my mother.

When my mother was still alive, despite being with someone else and only the female Beta, her opinions were welcomed by the Alpha. Her thoughts were heard and she was valued by Alpha more than anyone in the pack. I knew it would be hard for her to accept me someday.

I watched Luhence leave. When he came back, he helped me clean myself before he attended to my wounds. He got rid of the anklet so I could heal faster. His presence helped, too, and when I started feeling better, he put my anklet back with a heavy heart.

"I'm sorry, Nads," he uttered with sadness in his eyes.

My lips twisted for a small smile as I raised my hand to touch his face. This man was far from his father. I knew once Luhence was already the Alpha, things would finally change for everyone.

What was scaring me though was his plans for his own Dad.

"Rest for now. Dad will be back by evening. I'll ask someone else to do your chores."

I shook my head. "They might get in trouble."

"No. I'll tell Dad you're too weak to work. Don't argue with me on this one, babe." He kissed me lightly on the lips before he stood up. "I need to go. Will you promise to stay here and rest?"