Chapter 7
CHAPTER TITLE:The Coffee Encounter
As I walked back to the Alpha's office, the coffee cup precariously balanced in my hand, I couldn't help but feel a sense of trepidation. My mind was still reeling from the sight of the Alpha's chiseled body, but his cold demeanor had quickly extinguished any warmth I had felt.
I pushed open the door to his office, my heart sinking as I caught sight of him sitting at his desk, his eyes fixed on me with an unreadable expression. I felt a flutter in my chest, but it wasn't from excitement - it was from nerves.
"Your coffee, Alpha," I said, my voice barely above a whisper, as I approached him.
He looked up at me, his eyes narrowing slightly as he took the cup from my hand. "Thanks," he said curtly, his voice devoid of warmth.
I felt a pang of disappointment at his brusque manner, but I tried not to let it show. "Is there anything else I can get for you, Alpha?" I asked, trying to sound professional.
He shook his head, his eyes already back on his work. "No, that's all."
I nodded, feeling a sense of dismissal. "Very well, Alpha," I said, turning to leave.
As I reached the door, he called out to me, his voice cold and detached. "Vanessa," he said, his tone devoid of emotion.
I turned back to face him, my heart sinking at the lack of warmth in his eyes. "Yes, Alpha?" I asked, trying to keep my voice steady.
He looked at me for a moment, his expression unreadable. "Don't be late for our meeting with the Council," he said, his voice dripping with disdain. "I wouldn't want you to embarrass me."
I felt a sting from his words, but I tried not to let it show. "Of course, Alpha," I said, my voice barely above a whisper.
As I left his office, I couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. The Alpha's cold demeanor had left me feeling unsettled, and I couldn't shake the feeling that I was walking on thin ice around him.
I walked into the Council Chamber beside the Alpha, my heart racing with anticipation. I had been summoned to accompany him, but I knew my presence was mere formality. The real discussions would happen between the Alpha and the Council members.
The Council members filed in, their faces stern and serious. The Alpha nodded to them, his expression unreadable.
"Let's begin," he said, his voice low and commanding.
The meeting dragged on, with discussions about pack politics and territorial disputes. I stood silently beside the Alpha, trying to blend into the background.
"We need to take action against the rogue wolves," one of the Council members said, his voice urgent. "They're becoming a threat to our pack's safety."
The Alpha nodded, his eyes narrowing. "I agree. But we need to consider the consequences of our actions. We can't afford to start a war with the neighboring packs."
"But what about our own pack's safety?" another Council member asked. "We can't just sit back and do nothing."
The Alpha's expression turned cold. "I'm not suggesting we do nothing. I'm suggesting we think strategically. We need to gather more information before we make a move."
The Council members nodded, their faces thoughtful. I watched, fascinated by the dynamics between the Alpha and the Council.
As the meeting drew to a close, the Alpha turned to me. "Vanessa, thank you for accompanying me," he said, his voice distant.
I nodded, my heart sinking. I had been dismissed.
"Of course, Alpha," I said, my voice barely above a whisper.
I followed him out of the Council Chamber, feeling like a mere shadow. I knew my place, and it wasn't among the pack's leaders.
I followed the Alpha out of the Council Chamber, feeling like a mere shadow. He didn't even glance in my direction, his eyes fixed on some point ahead.
"Thank you, Vanessa," he said curtly, his voice devoid of warmth. "You may leave."
I nodded, feeling a pang of disappointment. I had hoped for some acknowledgement, some sign that he valued my presence. But it seemed I was just a mere maid, a mere accessory to him.
"Yes, Alpha," I said, my voice barely above a whisper.
I turned to leave, feeling his eyes on me for a brief moment. But when I looked back, he was already walking away, his expression cold and distant.
I sighed and continued on my way, feeling like I was walking on thin ice around him. I didn't know what I had done to deserve his coldness, but I knew I had to be careful around him.
As I left the Council Chamber, I couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. The Alpha's cold demeanor had left me feeling unsettled, and I couldn't shake the feeling that I was walking on thin ice around him.
I made my way back to my quarters, my heart heavy with emotion. I knew I had to be careful around the Alpha, but I couldn't help but feel a sense of disappointment. I had hoped for more from him, but it seemed I was just a mere maid to him.
I entered my quarters, feeling a sense of relief wash over me. I was alone, finally. I could let my guard down and be myself.
But as I looked around my small room, I couldn't help but feel a sense of loneliness. I was alone, with no one to turn to. The Alpha was cold and distant, and I was just a mere maid.
I sighed and sat down on my bed, feeling a sense of despair wash over me. I was trapped in this life, with no escape. I was just a mere maid, a mere accessory to the Alpha. And I knew I had to be careful around him, or risk facing his wrath.
But at least I was far from that hell hole. That's all that matters.