The Werewolf King’s Runaway Queen
Chapter 11

Alissa's

POV

I stepped back in shock with Luke's words.

His cold eyes pierced through my scared one and I can't even see a hint of emotion in them.

"No" I muttered.

Luke's brows furrowed.

"You can't do that" I said as I backed away from him.

"I can do whatever I please" he said.

I gulped as tears filled my eyes.

"We're leaving at sunset and will be going back to the palace. Pack everything you need. I don't want to tell you twice" he said.

No.

This can't happen.

I don't want to.

Luke turned away from me and walked away.

I knew I couldn't run whatsoever because there were guards making sure that I wouldn't be able to escape from him.

But I wasn't one to let him get his way with me.

Not then and not now.

Not even when he's become King.

"I, Alissa Ford reject-"

Even before I could finish, Luke grabbed my waist and covered my mouth aggressively in a split second.

His cold eyes now filled with rage and hatred.

"Don't you fcking dare!" he growled at me.

A tear fell from my eye.

"Help" I mind linked Liana.

"How dare you try to reject me?!" he hissed as he put his hand on my throat.

I looked at Luke with pure hatred.

"I'd rather die than be your mate" I hissed back.

Luke seethed at my words as he tightened his hold on my neck.

It felt like my air was going to run out soon but I pretended to be unfazed as I looked at him in the eye with the same intensity. "Luke!"

Suddenly, Luke came flying to the side and I gasped for air as my knees weakened.

"Oh my ghad, Alissa" Lia came to me and held me.

"What the hell is wrong with you?!" Liana screamed at her brother's direction.

"Alissa" aunt Livi held my face with a worried look.

"Are you okay?" she asked.

I shook my head as my whole body shook with fear.

Aunt Livi looked in Luke's direction.

The look on her face was pure disappointment and I couldn't even look at Luke.

Then, there was a gust of wind and suddenly, there was no scent of Luke and his guards.

I looked around and he was gone.

"He's back in the palace for now" aunt Livi explained.

I immediately burst into tears and Liana pulled me to hug me.

"I'm so sorry. I shouldn't have left you with Luke. I didn't think he'd go this far" Lia apologized.

I kept crying and crying because of that traumatic experience until I ended up passing out.

Then, I jolt awake.

It was just a dream.

From the moment I thought I woke up and saw Luke in the room to the rejection attempt.

It was a dream?

I looked to my side and actually saw Luke sleeping on the couch.

I gulped in fear.

I quietly made my way out of bed and the door but just before I opened it...

"Where are you going?"

I froze in place.

"Alissa" Luke's voice made me shiver but I still refused to look at him.

I heard Luke sigh.

"Are you hungry?" he asked.

I nodded carefully even though that was not completely true.

"I'll have someone get you food. Get back to bed" he said.

I shook my head.

"I'd rather eat out of the room. I feel extremely suffocated here" I said.

"Okay then let's eat outside" he said then his hand appeared on the doorknob above mine.

His touch sent an electrifying feeling all over my body as he turned the knob with his hand above mine.

I pulled my hand and Luke opened the door.

I walked faster than Luke so he was behind me as we made our way to the living room.

I looked around but saw no one around.

"They're doing a meeting" Luke stated.

I glanced at him but as soon as our eyes met, I looked away.

"Oh okay" I said and went to the kitchen to get myself water.

"I thought you were hungry" he said.

"I am but I'm not one to take other people's food without permission" I said.

"Then, ask. Aren't you linked to the pack?" he said.

Suddenly, we heard the door to the house open.

I walked out of the kitchen to see if the Alpha and Luna were back.

"Ali!"

It was Enzo.

He ran towards me and I caught him in a hug.

It was so good to see him after everything that has happened.

"Hi, buddy" I greeted him softly.

"I missed you so much. Mom and Dad wouldn't let me see you" he said with a pout.

I smiled and chuckled lightly as I lightly pinched Enzo's cheek.

"I missed you more, bud. I'm sorry I couldn't see you for a while" I said

Enzo smiled and held my face.

"Are you okay now? Mom said that you were hurt trying to save us" Enzo asked worried.

I nodded.

"I'm fine now, Enzo. I feel much better now that I saw you" I told him.

"Really?" he said.

I nodded.

Then, Enzo gave me a peck on the lips.

A low growl emitted behind us and I turned to look at where it came from only to remember that Luke was around.

Luke looked at Enzo and I with a frown.

I cleared my throat as I flushed red.

"Enzo, do you want me to cook for you?" I asked and passed Luke to the kitchen.

"Yes, please" Enzo said and we arrived at the kitchen and sat him down.

Luke followed and sat across Enzo.

There was an uneasy feeling around Luke and I while Enzo just casually watched me with a wide smile in his face.

I took ingredients for making a pancake and both Enzo and Luke watched my every move.

Well, this is quite awkward.

"You tell me" Quinn voiced out.

I sighed.

Not cool.

"I'm making pancakes, Enzo. Would you like that?" I asked Enzo.

"I love pancakes. It's yummy" Enzo replied.

I smiled and glanced at Luke.

"Is it okay with you, your highness?" I asked.

"Yes, it's fine" he replied.

I nodded and started preparing the pancake batter.

"Are you Ali's friend?" Enzo randomly asked Luke.

I coughed and Luke glanced at me.

"Not exactly" Luke said.

"Sweetheart, please refer to him as his highness" I said to Enzo.

Luke gave me a look after what I said.

"Okay, Ali" Enzo responded.

I continued making pancakes while Enzo basically interrogated Luke.

I tried my best to speed it up because I was afraid that Luke would lose his patience with Enzo.

After I was finished, I served both the boys their pancakes.

"Thank you, Ali" Enzo said and he pouted his lips.Updated by Narugi.com

I smiled and leaned down knowing he wanted to give me a kiss.

Luke cleared his throat but it was already too late when Enzo gave me a kiss on the cheek.

Luke gave me a look of disbelief and a frown.

I simply ignored it.

We ate together and Luke kept glancing at me every now and then.

I tried my best feign ignorance.

After breakfast, I washed the dishes and the things I used in cooking while Enzo played in the living room because I felt it was necessary knowing I wasn't in my own home to leave it be.

It was already bad enough that I had to be taken in here because of my injuries.

"You should be resting" Luke suddenly popped in.

"Your highness" I acknowledged his presence but continued washing the dishes.

"Alissa" Luke held my arm and I looked at him and our eyes met.

There was a tingling feeling inside of me so I immediately pulled my arm away out of reflex.

"Sorry uhm I'll finish this up quickly" I said awkwardly.

"Alissa, stop" he said and I squeaked in surprise when he lifted me up and put me on the counter top.

"Luke!" I scolded in shock.

My eyes widened in realization and I covered my mouth.

Luke looked at me stunned.

"I'm sorry I didn't mean to...your highness I-" I said trying to apologize.

"Just stay still, will you" he said calmly and then turned his back on me and to the sink.

I watch in pure shock as he rolled up his sleeves and started cleaning the dishes.

It felt like I was dreaming.

Not a good dream but a nightmare.

Luke continued cleaning the dishes as I watch in horror.

"You must be crazy" I muttered under my breath.

Luke glanced at me and I looked away acting innocent.

Then, I heard him chuckle so I looked at him again but he quickly turned back to his normal expression.

I lightly pouted when he wasn't looking.

Luke finished washing the dishes and turned to me.

He crossed his arms in front of his chest as he leaned by the sink.

"Can I get down now, your highness?" I asked.

Luke shook his head.

"No. Not until we talk" he said.

I bit the inside of my lips nervously.

"What are we going to talk about, your highness?" I asked.

Luke stared straight into my eyes.

"Why did you leave?" he asked.

I bit the inside of my lip.

"Because I wanted to and because I felt the need to leave" I said.

"Was it because of me?" he asked.

I was taken aback by his question.

"Your highness I-" I was about to deny that it wasn't.

"Don't lie to me, Alissa. I know very well how we were from the start. You don't have to lie that I wasn't part of the reason why you had a hard time in the palace" he said.

I gulped as I looked at him.

Then, I sighed.

"You were right. You were one of the reasons why I left" I admitted.

Luke bit his lower lip as he looked down.

"But it wasn't just because of you. I had a lot of reasons why I wanted to leave and most of them were because I wanted to live a different life" I said.

"I was unhappy and miserable. I felt lonely and hopeless. I was lost and desperate. That's why I left. I did it mostly for myself" I continued.

"I didn't know you were my mate. I was still 17 back then and I didn't see you when you turned 18. All I wanted that night when I left was to be free" I finished.

Luke met my eyes again.

"If you knew back then, would you still leave?" he asked.

I couldn't answer immediately.

Would I have left back then if I knew?

"I don't know" I said.

There was silence as Luke and I stared at each other.

I decided to speak up.

"Do you think we would have worked out then if I stayed and we found out?" I asked.

Luke didn't answer immediately.

"No" he said.

Exactly.

I thought the same.

"Do you think we would have worked out then?" he asked back.

I bit my lower lip and looked down.

"No" I answered honestly.

"We were young and we did things that harmed each other in many ways. We weren't fond of each other from the very start and we never had a single nice moment with each other so replaceing out that we were mates would have made us feel confused" I said. Luke just stared at me.

"Then, we should make it work" he suddenly said.

I looked at him baffled.

"We're older now and we've lived our separate lives for 2 years. The least we could do is try to make this work" he said.

I clenched on the edge of the counter top.

"Go back with me to the palace" he said.

My heart dropped inside of my chest.

But I don't want to go.

I don't want to leave my pack.

"Let's try to make it work, Alissa" he said staring straight into my eyes.

How?