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My Alpha’s Wolfless Daughter – Chapter 62
Ayla
When the plane jerked, I sat up, my body protesting every movement of my aching body. My head was still pounding as I looked around the plane. I jumped when a hand was wrapped around my upper arm.
“It’s okay, baby. The plane just landed. We are almost home.” Dante’s voice was calm but I was anything but. I fought the urge to shiver as his hot breath blew against my ear.
I didn’t know what was going to happen and I was terrified. He may be all nice and sweet now, but I don’t know how he will be behind closed doors. I was so relieved King Kaden wasn’t a monster. I never figured there would be one. And now that I was face to face with him, I didn’t know what to do. I wasn’t trained for any of this.
I wrapped the blanket around me tightly as Dante took my hand and led me off the plane. A few vehicles were waiting for us. But it was the castle in the distance that caught my attention. I was in awe. This place was beautiful.
Lush green forest surrounded the runway. The castle looked to be hundreds of years old. It was a dark grey, and it was hunting under the glow of the setting sun.
Dante tugged on my hand when I stopped to look at my surroundings. I followed obediently beside him. There were men around the vehicles and the runway. And they all had weapons. There was no way for me to fight my way out of here right now.
“Patience Ayla. When the time is right, we will strike.” I heard Kaia.
“And what if he claims me before then?” My body started to tremble. It wasn’t cold here, it was still quite warm but my body felt frozen and my heart was numb. I missed the safety of Nate.
Dante pulled me against his side, wrapping an arm around me. That was the last thing I wanted, but I didn’t want to anger him.
“I will never let him claim us, trust me,” she whispered.
Ezekiel opened the back passenger door and Dante helped me climb into the back of the vehicle. At this rate, I wish I blew up the plane when we were in the air. But I have a feeling it was Dante who was talking to me that day in the chopper.
Dante climbed in beside me, as Ezekiel took the front passenger seat. As soon as the vehicle started moving, my stomach churned. I closed my eyes and leaned my head against the cool glass of the window beside me. I should be getting the lay of the land to organize my escape but I couldn’t fight through the urge to empty my stomach.
“How are you feeling?” Dante asked me, placing a hand on my bare thigh. This damn dress was too short and the blanket only covered my shoulders to my h**s.
“Dizzy,” I whispered.
“I’ll have a doctor look at you when we get to the house.”
“Thank you.” I didn’t lift my head or nod. I just quietly expressed my gratitude. I’ve worked with enough powerful men to know that their egos need to be stroked.
I decided to play along until I had the opportunity to kill. I can buy some time by playing the damsel in distress. Powerful men love having a woman hanging off of their every word. I can do this. I can fake this.
When the car came to a stop, I opened my eyes and looked out the window. A gasp left my lips as I looked out into the garden in front of the castle. Everything was in perfect bloom. And I could hear water fountains. There were fairy lights all along the hedges, making this place magical as the sun set behind the trees in the distance.
“Whatever you don’t like, can be changed. This is now your home as well, Ayla.” Dante rested his chin on my shoulder, his cheek against mine.
“It’s perfect.” I breathed out.
“Almost as perfect as you,” he purred. I turned and smiled, playing the part I must.
He surprised me when he pressed his lips against mine. I gasped and he pushed his tongue into my mouth. I locked away everything of who I was before that moment. I needed to be strong if I was going to do what I needed to save my people. I just have to remember that this is all an act.
I m****d as he licked my bottom l*p before pulling away. My tongue licked over the spot his tongue was just seconds ago as I looked into his eyes. I could see his l**t.
“I can’t wait to f**k you until you forget your name,” he purred, kissing up my neck to my ear. He ran a hand up my thigh dangerously close to my p***y. My body tingled from contact and I had to force myself to remember who this man was. He was not my Nate.
“But first, let’s get you checked out.” He told me, before kissing my forehead. I gave him a nod before he helped me out of the vehicle. Ezekiel was waiting for us to exit the vehicle.
“The doctor is waiting in your wing.” He informed Dante.
“Good. Have dinner sent to our room.” He ordered and Ezekiel nodded.
As Dante led me through the castle, his arm wrapped around me, holding me to his side, I gave myself a pep talk. I can do this.
“Ayla, it’s okay.” Kaia comforted me.
“Can he sense you?” I asked her. I knew nothing about vampires. I know other wolves would be able to sense her.
“No one can sense me. Mermaids smell like humans and my scent hides behind it. They won’t know about me until I make myself known.”
“Thank the goddesses for that,” I told her.
“It will all work out, Ayla. I need to rest.” She said before retreating to the back of my mind. Her presence was faint and my heart twisted painfully. The breaking of the bond with her mate hurt her deeply. Hell, I’m pretty sure it almost killed me.
I can’t break down until I have done what I need to do. I can’t leave this world knowing a monster like Dante is still living. He may be acting sweet, but I know it’s an act. He was once a mermaid and now he is taking out his anger on people who didn’t even hurt him. I will not stand by and let it happen. I’ll kill him or I’ll die trying.
I was so lost in my thoughts I didn’t pay attention to the castle around me. I’m supposed to be planning my kill and escape, but instead, I’m giving myself a pep talk again.
The double dark oak doors now in front of me were opened by two men standing on either side of the doors. Looking around, the place was lowly lit. Everything was done in crimson red and black. I shivered at the darkness. The colors would hide b***d nicely.
Dante’s room was no different than the colors in the hallways. But everything in his room was laced with a touch of gold. The room was modern with a living room with black leather furniture centered around a large fireplace. There was also a bar area with glass bottles of alcohol lining the glass shelves above a counter with an expensive espresso machine. There was also a mini fridge and a wine fridge located underneath the counter.
“There’s a study through there,” Dante pointed to a door on the other side of the room.
“This is Dr. Paul.” Dante introduced me to a man standing by another set of double doors.
“How are you feeling, my queen?” The doctor asked me, holding out his hand for mine. I gulped as I placed my hand in his. He lifted my hand to his lips, placing a k**s on the back of my hand.
“My queen has been feeling some dizziness and has been complaining of a headache,” Dante answered the doctor’s question, before leaning in.
“She was also assaulted by a man who is now dead.” His voice was a low growl. The doctor’s eyes snapped at mine with a look of pity. Tears welled in my eyes. I don’t remember the event as Kaia came forward but I know what he did to my body and my wolf endured it all.
“Come, my queen. I will get everything checked and then you can bathe before you rest.” The doctor said before opening the door to the bedroom. When I hesitated, Dante wrapped his arm around my waist.
“I’ll be with you the entire time. Everything will be okay.” He kissed my temple before he led me into the room.
“How long has it been since you last ate?” Dr. Paul questioned me as Dante sat me on the bed.
“I don’t remember,” I mumbled. Dante growled, causing me to jump, but he didn’t say anything.
“How about fluids?”
“She had some water and a few painkillers on our flight here,” Dante answered. The doctor brought out a light before checking my eyes.
“I believe your headache and dizziness are caused by your lack of food and water. Take in small amounts to start.” He said and I nodded.
“My queen, can you please change into a robe?” He asked, and I began to tremble. Dante took hold of my hands on my lap.
“There’s one in the bathroom for you, my queen.” He helped me to stand and led me over to another door.
The bedroom was just as elegant as the living area. There was a bed that was so much better than a king that sat in the middle of the room. All the windows were covered in black curtains with the walls a crimson red. One side of the room was lined with bookshelves full of books with a chaise placed beside a massive stone fireplace. The room was still dimly lit but maybe it’s a vampire thing. Or is that sunlight?
Stepping into the bathroom. Everything was done in dark marble. The floors and the sink counter were done in dark grey marble with gold flakes. The cabinets were black and the shower was made of dark stones. The only white in the bathroom was the tub. It was located on the far side of the room placed beside a window. The gardens were all lit up with fairy lights. The sun had now set.
“I’ll run you a bath after the doctor is finished with his exam,” Dante informed me and I nodded.
“Now, let me help you out of that dress. I underestimated the curves of your delectable body.” He purred, turning me to face him. He was standing in front of the door, blocking the doctor’s view.
I tried to swallow but my throat became thick as I looked anywhere but at Dante. He gripped the hem of the dress and began to move it above my h**s.
“Ayla, look at me.” Tears burned my eyes but I turned my head to look at him. His eyes were searching mine.
“I’m sorry, he did that to you. I should have been there sooner to protect you. But I will never hurt you. I’ve been waiting a long time for my queen to arrive.” His voice was soft.
“Can you forgive me?” His voice was a plea and I tried not to show my shock at him asking me to forgive him. This man was a monster, but right now he was pleading with me. I could see the regret in his eyes. I nodded when my voice failed me.
“Thank you, my queen.” He mumbled, kissing my forehead. I stared into his eyes as he lifted the dress up and over my head.
His eyes never left mine as he reached back beside him, grabbing a fluffy black robe off a hook beside the door. His eyes never trailed my body as he wrapped the robe around me. I slipped my arms in and he tied it around my waist.
“This isn’t the time to truly appreciate your perfection. When you are feeling better, I want to take my time exploring every curve.” He purred against my ear before leading me back out into the bedroom.
My stomach twisted painfully when the doctor asked me to lie down on the edge of the bed with my knees up. Having this done was bad enough without having someone else watching. After taking a deep breath, I did what he asked.
I heard him put on a glove and when he touched me, I hissed out in pain.
“I’m sorry, my queen. The area is bruised and I noticed there was some bleeding. I will get some painkillers for you and some seawater. The salt water will help you heal faster.” He said, removing his head from between my legs. I closed them, touching my knees together.
“How long?” Dante asked the doctor as I lay there, awkwardly.
“My king, I can’t answer that question. There is quite a bit of inflammation on the outside. Anything right now would cause her nothing but pain,” he answered.
“Okay,”
“I know you are anxious to claim our queen but she needs time to heal.” Dr. Paul said.
“I’ll leave everything in the living room. My queen, bathe and get some rest. Also, try to eat something.” The doctor’s address to me was sympathetic. He truly believed I was his queen. But I don’t know if he’s a mermaid or a vampire. With my wolf being so weak, I can’t smell any more strongly than before.
I squealed when Dante lifted me off the bed and began to carry me to the bathroom. I was watching the doctor leave and didn’t notice him moving closer. He let out a chuckle.
“Let’s get us in the bath and then I can feed you.” He smiled. I smiled back as I willed myself to keep this act up. I can’t fall apart now.
Dante placed me down on the counter in between the two sinks before walking over to turn on the faucet for the tub. I was watching out the window when he came back over to me, standing between my legs.
No words were shared between us as he wrapped his arms around me. I rested my head on his chest as I continued to gaze out the window. The half moon was rising over the tree line. The full moon was fast approaching and my heart twisted painfully in my chest. I was going to claim Nate forever under that full moon. My emotions became lodged in my throat as I fought back my tears.
A ringing of a phone echoed through the bathroom. Dante cursed before pulling out a cell phone from the front pocket of his trousers. He looked at the screen before meeting my gaze.
“I need to take this.” He said before answering the call.
“Give me a second.” He told the caller. He placed the phone down before moving to shut off the faucet. He then came back over to me and lifted me off the counter before helping me out of the robe.
“I’ll be back in a moment,” Dante told me as he helped me into the tub. Dante’s eyes never left mine until my body was fully submerged in the water. He leaned down and kissed my forehead before he left the bathroom, leaving the door open.
The hot water felt amazing on my aching muscles. I needed to relax. I knew the others were safe and I was safe for now. I just needed to play this game until the right moment arose so I could strike Dante down.
I was still staring at the moon when Dante entered the bathroom again. I’m not sure why but I felt more calm as more of the moon’s light shined through the window, kissing my skin. The calm was short-lived when Dante climbed into the tub behind me. I instantly sat up as my heart pounded in my chest. I can do this. I chanted to myself, over and over again.
Dante wrapped his arms around my waist, pulling me back against his chest. I could feel him against my lower back and my body began to shake.
“It’s okay, my love. I would never hurt you. I want you to enjoy the pleasure I give you before I mark you as mine.” He mumbled, kissing my shoulder. His voice was so sincere, I almost believed him. Almost.
“I’m sorry,” I whispered, leaning back against him. He rested his chin on the top of my head.
“My love, why are you apologizing?” He asked me, worried.
“I shouldn’t have let him touch me but I was so worried about my friend. I’m sorry.” I cried. I guess I can play a convincing victim. He wrapped his arms around me tighter as he lowered his chin to my shoulder.
“I’ve been waiting a long time for you. And now that I’ve found you, I can wait a few more days to claim you. I want you to enjoy me, as much as I know I’ll enjoy you.”
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