The Werewolf King’s Runaway Queen
Chapter 32

Alissa's POV

The ray of sunlight hit my face and I opened one eye slowly before rubbing my eyes and stretching my arms.

I pushed myself to sit up, yawned and stretched a little more.

I looked at the nightstand and looked at the time.

It's already quite late in the morning.

I sighed.

I guess I'm having breakfast alone again since by now, everybody has had breakfast.

Liana and Lucas won't be in the palace until lunch since they left to do some things even before dawn.

It's just me today so I think I'll either spend the rest of my day in the training grounds or I might come and see my little brother.

Anyway, I won't be staying in the palace.

Specially since Luke is around and the last thing I want right now is to see him because for one, he confuses me and two, I don't know what's his deal.

I'd rather avoid conflict right now since the wedding will take place soon.

I don't want to argue or fight with Luke about anything before the wedding for a variety of reasons.

Maybe being indifferent to each other right now is the best way to go.

So I'll do what I used to do before I left the palace and before I found out about our mate bond.

I'll ignore Luke.

Pretend that he doesn't even exist.

Until the wedding could take place, I'll do just that for myself and for everyone else's sake because the Goddess knows what Luke and I can do to each other when we fight.

I got out of bed and showered then slipped into a sports top and a pair of leggings then wore rubber shoes.

I dried my hair and let it down then grabbed a hair tie so I could tie my hair later on.

I plan on training until the afternoon and then I might go to see Bryan then since he has school and won't be at home until 3pm, I think.

I left my room and went downstairs to eat late breakfast which most likely will serve as my brunch.

I walked to the kitchen and when I got close enough, I smelled a familiar scent.

Oh please no.

I took a deep breath and peeked inside the kitchen only to see Luke there.

I frowned.

I guess I'm skipping breakfast.

Maybe I'll just eat lunch later with the other wolves in training.

I turned my back to walk away but as soon as I did that, I felt a pull on the back of my top so I instinctively looked behind me only to see Luke give me a look. I blinked profusely.

"Where are you going?" he asked as his brows furrowed.

"To the training grounds" I simply said.

Luke raised a brow at me.

"Without eating breakfast?" he said.

"I already ate" I lied.

Luke scoffed.

"Don't lie to me. I know you haven't eaten breakfast yet. The helpers told me so. Are you saying their lying?" he said.

I pursed my lips and sighed.

"I'm not hungry. I ate a lot last night" I lied again.

I saw Luke's jaw clench.

"The helpers said that you barely ate last night. Will you really keep lying?" he said.

I gulped and looked down.

Why is he such a know it all?

"Skipping a meal won't hurt me so can't you just let me be?" I said as calmly as I could.

"No" he said and I looked at him with furrowed brows.

"You want to train today? Eat breakfast then go. Unless you eat, I'm not letting you leave" he said.

My jaw clenched and I looked at Luke's hand still holding a part of my top so I lightly nudged his hand to let go then headed inside the kitchen to eat breakfast. Whatever.

I'll just get this over with as quickly as I can.

I went to get a plate and put food in it.

I didn't put much since at this point, I no longer felt hungry.

Then, Luke suddenly sat with me and I looked at him curiously and he stared straight into my eyes.

I looked away and cleared my throat awkwardly.

I started eating quickly as if my life depended on it.

I wanted to leave as soon as I could and avoid Luke like I had originally planned but unfortunately, he's making it hard.

Halfway through my food, I coughed and started choking.

Luke immediately went to my rescue and went behind me hitting my back to help me.

Soon enough, I coughed out my food and I was panting for air.

"What the hell is wrong with you, Alissa?!" Luke shouted.

I pursed my lips in embarrassment and looked at him innocently.

Luke sighed in disbelief.

Well, this is awkward.

Then, Luke shook his head and went somewhere.

When he came back, he had a glass of water and tissue on hand.

"Are you stupid?" he said putting the glass down while giving me a look of disbelief.

I slightly pouted and used the tissue to wipe my mouth and drank the water slowly.

"You were stuffing yourself in a rush and look what happened? What if I wasn't here? Would you have choked to death?" he scolded.

No, I wouldn't even rush eating if you weren't here.

I wanted to tell him that but I really shouldn't.

"Why are you in such a rush anyway? Didn't you say you were only going to the training grounds? Are you doing something important? Are you meeting someone?" he said as his jaw clenched in anger. I looked at him with a confused expression.

"Why are you even getting mad? You're the one who forced me to eat when I said I didn't want to" I said.

Luke scoffed.

"Now, it's my fault?" he said.

I bit my lower lip.

"I didn't say that. My point is why are you getting so worked up about this?" I said.

Luke gave me a look without answering.

I scoffed.

In the end, I couldn't avoid an argument.

I sighed.

"You know what? This isn't worth getting into another argument with you" I said ans I picked up my plate and put it in the sink before walking away.

Luke followed me.

"Alissa" he called me and grabbed me by the arm.

I looked at him with a frown.

"Luke, I just want to train, okay? I don't want to keep fighting with you so please. Just please. Let me leave" I said.

Luke just looked at me for a moment then he let me go.

"Go" he said then he turned his back on me.

I shook my head in disbelief ans I walked out of the Palace.

I walked to the training grounds and as soon as I arrived, I did my warm ups and proceeded to train.

Since I was in a bad mood and I only focused on training, I hadn't even noticed the time until a helper came to get me.

"Milady" a helper went up to me.

I looked at her and stopped what I was doing.

"Yes?" I said.

"Milady, it's already 1pm in the afternoon. His highness is demanding you go back to the Palace to eat your lunch" she said.

My brows furrowed a little.

It's already 1pm?

I sighed and nodded.

"Okay. I'll be in the Palace in a few minutes but please bring my lunch to my room instead" I said.

The helper nodded and left.

I did a few stretches to finish off my training then I headed back to the Palace.

I'll shower first then eat my lunch and I'll wait till Bryan is home.

Then, I'll come and visit him so we can spend some tine together.

I arrived at the Palace and I rushed to the room I was staying at.

Sure enough, there was food prepared for me in the room.

I went straight to the bathroom and I showered for a while.

After that, I dried myself off and put on a robe then blow dried my hair.

Then, I went out of the bathroom and I grabbed my food and ate on my bed.

I ate my lunch and I just laid down in my bed while staring at the ceiling and looking at the time.

As soon as the clock hit 3:00pm, I got up and went downstairs with the tray of plates.

I placed it in the kitchen then I left the Palace again.

I made my way to the cabins and I went to whee Bryan lived.

I knocked on the door and my mom answered it.

She smiled at me but I didn't smile at her.

"Ali!" Bryan came running to me and I smiled and hugged him.

"Hey, bud" I said and gave him a hug and a kiss.

"He's been looking forward to seeing you" mom said.

I nodded and just looked at Bry.

"Do you want to go out and play?" I asked.

Bry nodded and he turned to mom.

"Can we?" Bry asked hopeful.

Mom nodded.

"Of course" she said and looked at me.

"I'll bring him back when we're done" I said.

Then, I left with Bryan.

I might not like staying in the Palace territory but at least I get to spend time with my little brother.

That's what's keeping me sane.