Chapter 3 Ava Moon

Laurel took a bath in an ancient looking bathroom and was clothed with a corsets and gowns like the mid victorian...

Laurel wondered what part of the world she was in....

No, she wasn't going to think about it, she did not belong here and will be leaving soon...

"Would you like to have a meal Luna?" The girl asked

"Yes"

The girl took a bow and headed out of the room, just enough time for Laurel to walk out of the room and make a run for it.

The window was way too high for her to climb, she would have to risk running out the front door or back door if she found one..

Laurel walked down the hallway, cautious of the guards and hid when she felt seen..

The front door was opened and the guards seem to be carried away.

Laurel slipped to the back of the house, searching for a back door.

She follows a maid discreetly until the woman lands at the back door, heading out to hang some clothes.

Laurel made a run for it...

She got caught because he had seen her run, but now he had the least idea where she was headed...

"I'm holding back because of you stupidity and I've had enough"

Laurel sprains her ankle at the booming voice.

Sweat covered her face and fear evident in her eyes as she glanced up at Aiden.

"Let me go! I don't want to be here! I have a life outside...."

"Throw her into the dungeon" he ordered Richard

"Your highness, she's......"

"Don't you dare! Richard!" Aiden barked, frightening the wit out of Laurel.

"Yes your highness"

The men behind Richard held Laurel up, forcing her towards the dungeon.

"Where are you taking me? Let go!" Laurel screamed

"Your highness, she's your Luna! It doesn't speak well to have her in dungeon" Richard reasoned

"She think it's some playground where you pick what part to act in a child's play " Aiden replied

"She's not strong enough to withstand the extreme temperature Aiden, we are built for it but she isn't" Richard warned

Aiden smirks, "Makes it much more fun to watch, don't you think?"

"It's not! You're going to be married to that woman in less than five days!" Richard reminded

"Let me know how many times she passes out, would you?"

"You're impossible" Richard walks away, earning a chuckle from Aiden.

*****

The walls of the dungeon seemed to close in around Laurel as she paced back and forth, her heart pounding in her chest.

Fear and desperation fueled her desire to escape the clutches of the Alpha, for she couldn't bring herself to accept the bewildering fate that had been forced upon her.

She should have listened to the little girl...

Laurel's heart raced at the thought of what must have become of the little girl....

With each step, Laurel's mind raced, seeking a plan, a glimmer of hope.

The dimly lit corridor offered little solace, but determination flickered within her. She had to find a way out, to reclaim her freedom.....

"There's no way out of here. The walls of this place is heavily guarded by the King's men"

Laurel turned, there was no one in her cell with her.

"Who are you?"

"I'm Ava. My space is next to yours, on the right"

Laurel walks to her right, leaning her hands on the concrete wall.

"How do you know I'm trying to get out?" Laurel asked in suspicion.

Ava chuckled,"your every thought is audible. Far too loud" Ava said

"I didn't say it out loud."

"You don't have to. It's easier to read through the link" Ava replied

"The link? What are you talking about?"

Ava chuckled

"Are you new to this world? You don't know what a link is?"

Laurel sat on the ground, her back against the wall.

"I was dragged here by....Aiden"

"Alpha Aiden." Ava corrected in a haste.

"If you don't want the guards to accuse you of treason, you must pay your respects!"

Laurel watched as the guard walk round , passing them all plates of fruits and nothing else.

They walk out, slamming the gates shut firmly behind them...

"What did you do for the Alpha to have to get you himself?" Ava asked

"He said I'm his Luna" Laurel said

Ava chuckled "Tough luck" she muttered

"I..." she swallowed " got in here for hunting beyond the borders " Ava offered

"I was sentenced to a century. I'm halfway through with that " She adds

"A century? And...and you're not dead?"

No, everyone here is on a whole level of crazy....

"Werewolves live longer. Maybe not as long as those blood sucking imbeciles but we do fare well, aging for centuries"

Laurel's hand froze, werewolves?

"We...werewolves?"

Ava glanced at the wall behind her , a bit confused.

"Are you human?" Ava sniffs the air and frowned "The Alpha's scent is all over you, i can't tell"

"Are you saying...you're a werewolf?"Laurel asked, frightened by the reality of the fairytale turning out to be true...

What would become of her?

"You're different from the others Luna. If you're his mate, you're tied to him for life. Even if you escape, he'll always find you "

Laurel's hope shattered, she was really tied to this man with no hope of escape...

Tied to a cruel and heartless man....

"I...I just got out of high-school, I was going to KentBark college in the city Central. I had my life planned!" Laurel couldn't believe her fate changed less than five hours ago....

She was losing her mind and nothing made sense anymore.

The more she learnt , the more crazy she thought the idea was....

Ava chuckled, "You're one of those wolfs who went off living like humans" She took a bite of her fruit "Fate is as funny as always" she muttered.

"You got the good side though. The Luna. You rule over all and that's a good thing" Ava offered

Some men came running into the dungeon, covered in blood and armed with arrows and spears...

"About time" Ava replied as she got on her feet.

The men walked towards Ava's cell and released her immediately.

"We're sorry it took us so long Luna '' they said, on theor knees.

Ava walks past them casually, not a word to Laurel.

"Wait, Ava, help me out of here!" Laurel pleaded

"You don't know who you're siding with. You won't be there for long"

Ava and her men walk away, leaving Laurel to her helpless cries for help...

Who is Ava? Did they really call her Luna?

Does the Alpha have two brides?