The Werewolf King’s Runaway Queen
Chapter 18

Alissa's

POV

I laid on my side as I stared at the wall.

I was reminded of what happened earlier.

I was so upset that I was able to say all those things.

I sighed.

I should've kept my mouth shut.

The whole night, I wasn't able to sleep. I just laid down in my hotel bed staring into the unknown.

Morning came and there was a knock on my hotel room door.

I got up and stood in front of the door.

"Who is it?" I asked lazily.

"It's your bodyguard, miss Alissa" someone replied.

I opened it and the bodyguards seem a bit surprised to see me.

"Miss Alissa..." one muttered.

"I didn't get much sleep" I said.

"Please give me a moment" I said and they nodded.

I went the bathroom and washed up before seeing the guards again who were patiently waiting for me.

"His highness is waiting for you on the ground floor to have breakfast" a guard said.

Right.

"I'd rather not" I declined.

The guards glanced at each other and paused.

"Okay, miss Alissa. Room service food will be delivered here soon" they said.

I would decline again but I figured it'd be a waste of energy.

I just went to sit on the bed as I fumbled my hands for entertainment.

It was quite pathetic.

The food came and even then, I refused to eat.

"Miss Alissa, you haven't had a meal since yesterday when we left. Please consume something" one guard said

"I'm sorry but I really don't have the appetite to eat" I said.

I crawled under my blanket and covered myself in a cocoon.

I can hear the guards mumbling to each other and quietly arguing.

I really didn't feel like eating or forcing myself to eat.

Most importantly, I can't bring myself to see Luke.

One, because I'm mad at him.

Two, because I'm embarrassed.

Lastly, because I feel guilty.

I know that both our wolves must be suffering because of Luke and I's personal issues and as much as I would like to resolve that issue, it's not easy.

To resolve our issues, I'd need to go back to my old life. The one that made me feel helpless and miserable.

Isn't it just so unfair?

Fate is so cruel to me.

"Can't I just ride with you guys in your cars" I turned to the guards.

They looked and glanced at each other together as if hearing the most absurd word ever.

About an hour passed by with all of us waiting.

"Miss Alissa, we have to go" the guard told me as the others grabbed my things.

I nodded and we headed down.

We got to the hotel lobby and saw the other guards in the waiting area.

I didn't bother to look at Luke.

I'd rather not ruin my morning.

I stood behind one of the guards and he stepped aside so I wouldn't be behind him but I moved when he did.

"Miss Alissa" he said flustered.

"Let her" I heard Luke's voice.

Then, his guards started to make their way out so I figured he was too.

The guards in charge of me followed behind with 2 in front and another 2 behind and 2 on the side.

I was comfortable being surrounded because I felt hidden from Luke.

But that's going to change when we get to the car.

Oh goddess, please help me.

I might get suffocated even before we could get to our destination.

Once we were by the car, the guards in front of me stepped aside and Luke turned to look my way.

"Get in" he said.

I slightly frowned and turned to look at one of the guards with me.

"Please come" I said begging with my eyes as I pulled on the hem of the guard's shirt.

The guard looked at me with a stunned expression.

Then, there was a low growl and we alk turned to look at Luke.

His eyes were fixated on us as his jaw clenched.

The guard I was holding onto looked at me terrified.

I instinctively grabbed and hid behind the other guards as well to get out of Luke's vision.

"Alissa" Luke called out my name clearly not happy.

"I refuse to ride on the passenger seat without one of my guards. Either that or I'll just run from here to the palace" I bargained. "What the hell?" he said pissed off.

"Right now, the idea of being in the same space as you makes me uncomfortable" I said.

There was a moment of silence until I heard a sigh and I peeked from behind the guards.

Luke no longer looked pissed off but he did look disappointed.

We got into the car and he motioned for the guard whose shirt I was holding into to also get in.

Luke and I were on different sides of the guard.

"I'm sorry" I whispered to the guard.

The guard chuckled a bit.

Luke glanced at us and we both pretended like we weren't doing anything.

The car started and we drove off.

I looked out of the window once again and felt better knowing there was someone else that I'm familiar with inside of the car.

Atleast I wouldn't need to have an awkward conversation with Luke about what happened last night because in alk honesty, I'd like to forget about it.

It's not like it was a first for Luke to lose his cool with me and hold me by the neck.

That has happened quite a number of times when we were teenagers

Maybe that was why I wasn't fazed at all.

The drive continued on for hours and despite not having slept a wink in the hotel, I still couldn't sleep in the car.

We stopped by at a diner to eat lunch bit even after more than 24 hours of not eating anything, I still didn't feel like eating at all.

"I'm really not hungry right now" I said when the guards in charge of me tried to convince me to eat.

"Miss Alissa, you really haven't eaten anything for a day and a half already" one guard pointed out.

"His highness will be very upset" another one said.

"Also, you will starve, miss" and then another.

"For one, I won't die if I don't eat for 2 days and even for a week or so. I've been through it I would know" I said.

The look of concern they had when I said that was all over their face.

"Lastly, Luke is always upset anyways so even if I eat, nothing will change" I argued.

They all sighed as they failed to convince me one again.

I must admit that I'm quite stubborn.

I must have gotten it from my dad.

I chuckled at the thought.

"Alissa Ford" an authoritative voice said.

The guards stepped aside and I saw Luke.

"Get your a-ss out of the car and eat lunch" he said annoyed.

"I let you sleep in yesterday the whole way, let you skip dinner last night and didn't say anything about you not eating your breakfast. I'm not tolerating this any longer" he said. Then, even before I could whine, Luke got to me as he leaned forward and picked me up from the car.

I squeaked in surprise.

"Luke!" I scolded.

Then, he proceeded to make his way to the diner with me on his hands.

Oh for goodness sake.

I just can't be left alone huh?

Fck my life.

We got in the diner and there were people looking at us weird.

Not even wolves.

Humans.

I immediately covered my face in embarrassment.

"Put me down already. You're fcking crazy, Luke" I said.

Luke did put me down but in a seat.

Then, he went to the other side and sat down.

I frowned and shook my head in disbelief.

Luke looked at me and raised a brow at me.

"If you weren't so stubborn then you wouldn't have to feel embarrassed" he said.

I rolled my eyes.

"If you were such a prck then I wouldn't have to be so stubborn" I said.

That shut him up.

"What would you like to have today?" a waitress came to take our order.

Luke looked at the menu while I just frowned on my seat.

I then noticed the way the waitress was staring at Luke.

She was all smile and tucking her hair behind her eat repeatedly.

I've been told by Denisse that that's how girls usually flirt.

Oh what a horrendous sight.

Luke said his orders without looking at the lady while the lady listed his orders.

Then once Luke was done, he looked up at me.

"What do you want?" he asked.

"Water" I immediately answered.

Luke crossed his arms in front of his chest.

I could tell he was trying his best not to get pissed off with me again.

"She'll have what I'm having" he said.

My eyes widened.

"I can't eat all that" I argued.

"Then, choose your food" he said.

I bit my lower and looked at the menu.

I ordered one dish and told the waitress.

The waitress did not look very pleased with me and I doubt it's because I only ordered one thing.

She's probably got a crush on the dude in front of me.

Quinn growled inside of my head.

"Woah woah woah. Calm down, missy" I told her.

Quinn just huffed and I shook my head in disbelief.

Well, that's new.

It turns out my wolf has a more possessive side than I thought.

"Why did you shake your head?" Luke suddenly asked.

"Nothing" I said.

What was I supposed to say then?

My wolf is jealous because that waitress was looking at you all flirty and probably has a crush on you?

I'm not high nor am I drunk.

In fact, I wouldn't even admit that if I was high or drunk.

So, no. I will not admit of my wolf's jealousy.

Not to this devil, I won't.

We waited awkwardly for our food.

Luke cleared his throat and I simply looked around ignoring him.

"About last night..." he said.

I immediately coughed.

"I think I need to go to the bathroom" I said and rushed away to get to the bathroom.

I went to the bathroom and looked at myself in the mirror.

What have I gotten myself into?

I sighed and washed my hands.

I waited for a few minutes. Just enough time so I wouldn't have to talk to Luke about last night.

Then, I got out and bumped into someone on my way out.

"I'm sorry" I immediately apologized.

The person dropped something and we both tried to pick it up.

"I should be the one apologizing" the person said.

I finally looked up and was able to see the person's face.

He smiled at me apologetically and I slightly bowed ny head at him in an apologetic manner.

"Alissa"

I turned to look at the call of my name and saw Luke standing not too far away from us.

He had a frown on his face and then he glared at the man I bumped into.

I rushed to him and pushed hin away before he could even do anything rash.

"We're you taking so long in the bathroom so you could meet other men?" he said and his jaw clenched.

I looked at him baffled.

"Are you hearing yourself right now? Get a grip, Luke. I bumped into someone accidentally, apologized and that's all to that interaction. Why are you acting like I committed adultery?" I said and pushed him to sit down.

Luke kept looking at me as I sat down on my seat and I simply ignored him.

Our food came and the same annoying waitress came to give us our meal.

The whole time, Luke was just staring at me as if his life depended on it.

I chuckled inside my head.

I guess my wolf is not the only jealous type.