Crushed By My Mate novel Chapter 10

"It's okay," I looked at the tiny cells and sighed.

"I believe that you have packed bags waiting in the hall. I will fetch them. In the meantime, try to get a feel of the... Room. There is a conjoined bath in there somewhere," she turned and l headed into a clean one. To say it was clean was an absolute lie. At least it was one of the only cells that have managed to smell... Less funky.

"Here you are," Beatrice came with bags in her hands. "Now for the rules, Alpha Sauron expects each and every one of his maids to be up early. The latest would be around seven. Every morning, he expects his bath to be ready and his clothes to be picked out. The maids do not eat with the rest of the pack. Your daily chores will be posted in the maid quarters. You will not be allowed to eat dinner if you don't finish all of your assigned tasks. You cannot talk to anybody unless they first initiate the conversation. Alpha also expects us to acknowledge him as Alpha or sir. Do you understand dearie?"

"Yes ma'am," I looked over her to see her sad smile. "If you don't mine me asking, why are you content with being a maid? I mean... Why not just move to another pack?"

Her eyes turned dark as tears threatened to escape from them. "I was in the same situation as you, dear. I...I...I used to be the Alpha Female of the Stellar Pack. This was my family's pack house. It was my great grandfather's idea to build these cells in here. I am sorry my dear. If only I'd known..."

"I'm sorry," I pulled her into my arms, loving the feel of her warmth.

"No, I am," she looked at me worriedly before sighing out, "I know Alpha Sauron... You sacrificing yourself won't stop him from taking over your pack. He is so hell bent on forming the strongest pack and defeating Alpha Baine." I flinched at the sound of my father's name.

"Why would he go through all the trouble, just to defeat him?" I asked. She looked down and shook her head.

"I can't tell you that. You have to figure it out. I've said too much," she let go and set the bags onto a small bed. "Dinner will be served soon. We will be serving he pack tonight. Put on the dress and I'll come down in a few minutes to escort you into the dining hall."

I hurriedly entered the bathroom and changed into the dress. Just in time, Beatrice came in and escorted me through the long hallways and into the huge dining room. The tables were set and some of the maids were setting up the food.

"You will be serving the beverages tonight," one told me as she handed me the pitcher full of water.

"Remember what I told you, Arabella. Do not stare at them too long. It's rude," Beatrice reminded me.

Just in time, the pack members started piling in. Everyone stay seated and conversed with each other. I looked over the head of the table to find it empty. Going around with the pitcher in my hands, I made sure that everyone's glasses were full.

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