Page 14 of Fated Alpha Protector

I can’t help but giggle into my hand. I like the Alpha’s sister. Suddenly, a pair of dainty fingers captures my wrist and she pulls me along.

Anastasia’s movements are so fluid, I can’t help but saunter in that same manner. Taking the wide staircase as if we’re floating on clouds.

“So…” Anastasia comes to an elegant halt in front of a closed door down the hallway. She turns to me, mischief flashing in her eyes.

She’s so magical…

“... Guest, huh?” she titters as she raises one brow. “Upgraded to esteemed guest.”

“Why?”

“Because I like you,” Anastasia whispers before turning to unlock the door with a scan of her hand. When it clicks! to unlock, hydraulic systems slide the door to one side.

It opens up to the largest bedroom I’ve ever seen. White trimmings on a rose-gold background. And touches all the shades of blue in fine art on the walls.

Gawking with an open mouth, I enter the bedroom after Anastasia. I’ve never known this type of luxury to exist. Now, immersed in it with a huge round bed in the center, I’m ready to fling myself on the silk covers.

“You only just met me…” I mumble between my breathless moments of awe.

Anastasia giggles. “I get good vibes from you. It must be your energy.”

Frowning, I stare after Anastasia as she saunters into the room on featherlight feet. I realize that it’s some kind of gift. A superpower from the Moon Goddess Herself.

Anastasia is blessed.

But…

I had that very same feeling as soon as I met her. As if I own such a refined power like that. The ultimate feminine gift – extraordinary intuition.

Wait…

I’m not supposed to know that. At least, I’ve never learned it before.

“Mia!” Anastasia calls, snapping me from my daze. “Come on!” she waves me over before parting another door on the left wall.

Smiling warmly at her, I make my way into the lavish bathroom. With its own jacuzzi and sauna, and everything luxury can offer.

“You can freshen up and join us at six p.m. for dinner.” She glances at the diamond-studded watch on her wrist. “That gives you about four hours to do whatever you feel like. There’s a balcony,” she adds with a wink.

I giggle as Anastasia leaves the bathroom. She calls out that the closets are filled with everything I’d need.

I thank her, then step into the shower. The warm water calms the muscles that had been stretched by the wolf. It’s a dull ache – not painful enough to draw attention.

Only now that the shower spray hits my back, I feel the tension being released.

It’s a wonderful feeling. So is being here, in an actual shower. Instead of using a bucket in a metal bath and warming water on a coal-stove.

The upgrade calls for sending gratitude to the Moon Goddess. The Winter air is cool as the sun sets earlier than other seasons. I dress in a fine cashmere kaftan – imported from Turkey, as the label states. I step out onto the balcony and breathe in the cool air.

I look up to spot the two-day-old full moon in the sky, lit like the most powerful light. I close my eyes and give my thanks to the Moon Goddess.

Being here, in the lap of luxury, I feel lucky. Blessed. If my test was suffering by the hands of my pack, then this feels like my reward for endurance.

I am grateful.

When I open my eyes, I unclasp my hands and rest them on the railing in front of me. The picturesque view of nature’s beauties painted on a navy canvas is breathtaking. I only frown when I hear some chatter from below.

From underneath the balcony, a couple of heads pop out. Playfully punching each other and laughing heartily.

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