The Werewolf King’s Runaway Queen
Chapter 49

Alissa's

POV

I stared at the ceiling of my room.

I can't help but think about everything that happened last night.

Was it my fault that I got stuck in the storage room?

It's like I wanted that to happen.

It's not like we meant for it to happen.

I understand that Luke might is upset, I do.

Specially after the stunt that Kalil pulled.

But nothing happened to Kalil and I in that storage room.

And it was an accident that we both got locked up in there.

Now, he's extremely mad at me and I don't know whether I'm supposed to apologize or what.

What should I say?

I'm sorry I accidentally got locked inside the storage room with Kalil and we couldn't escape nor get help because the door was made of silver and the foundation of the storage room kept us from escaping and mind linking anyone from outside? The thing is, it's not that I have like a big ego or something but how in the world is that my fault?

Was I just supposed to blame myself and chase after Luke to apologize when all I wanted was to get an extra towel in the first place. Ghad!

I flipped over and buried my face in my pillow.

"Oh for fck's sake!" I screamed into my pillow as I threw a tantrum.

Then, there was a knock on the door and I stopped and stayed frozen.

"Ali? It's Lia. Can I please come in?" Lia said from outside.

I didn't answer.

"Ali, you skipped breakfast and lunch. You even refused to get out of your room and talk to anyone" she said.

"Ali, I know that you don't feel really good right now but you should atleast talk to someone about it, you know?" she continued.

I sighed.

Then, I pushed myself up amd and sat on the bed.

"You can tell me anything and everything. I won't judge you. I just don't want you to be alone" she stated.

I got out of bed and finally opened the door to my room.

As soon as Ali saw me, she hugged me tightly.

"Oh thank ghad you're still sane enough to open the door" she said.

I frowned.

I closed the door and headed to my bed.

"You should probably eat a meal first, you know" she suggested as I sat down on my bed.

"Food isn't really something that's on my mind right now" I said.

"Then, what is? Is it about what happened last night? Do you still think it's your fault? Because if that's the case, it shouldn't be. It was an accident that you guys got locked in the storage room and Kalil's action and Luke's reaction was beyond your control. It wasn't your fault that everything went haywire between my brother and him" she said.

"I know that it was all an accident. I know that it was beyond my control. I shouldn't be blaming myself. But then again, why do I feel guilty?" I said.

Lia sat beside me.

"Maybe because you feel that it wouldn't have happened if you didn't go to the storage room in the first place or if you if you were able to replace a way to get out before Luke came. But still, I really don't think there's a reason for you to feel guilty because it's not like you wanted it to happen. It's just that, you got caught up in a situation where you didn't want to be. That's all" she said.

"And I personally think that my brother is over acting a little bit" she added.

I looked at Lia.

"He's extremely angry with me again, is he?" I said.

Lia pursed her lips.

"I think he's upset with you and angry with Kalil, definitely but hopefully, it will go away in time" I said.

I sighed.

"Was I not giving Luke enough assurance? I thought we've already talked through this and now it feels like we're back to zero" I said.

Lia held my hand.

"Do you want me to be honest?" she said.

My brows furrowed a little but I nodded.

"I think there's more to this situation" she said.

I tilted my head to the side curiously.

"What do you mean?" I asked.

Lia gulped.

"I really shouldn't be telling you this. This should be something that Luke tells you but I feel like he would never bring it up and I think you deserve to know since it might help you understand Luke's actions better" she said. Lia took a deep breath and stared straight into my eyes.

"Some time ago, maybe a year after you left, my brother was so out of it that he uh...he wasn't in a very good place" she started.

"He uh he tried to replace validation in someone else since he was convinced that he no longer needed you in his life since you left" she said and looked at me nervously. Someone else?

"Luke had an ex-girlfriend. Actually..." she paused.

"An ex-fiance. Oh ghad. I'm so sorry you had to know this from me, Ali but I know no one else will tell you if I don't" she said.

I gulped and I felt like something was stuck in my throat.

I couldn't talk.

An ex huh?

"And?" I choked out.

"That ex of his was with him for a whole year. Luke convinced himself that she could be her chosen mate. Atleast not until he left him for another guy. That btch cheated on my brother" she explained. I was even more stunned.

"The girl found her mate when her ans Luke were still together and she left Luke just like that" she said.

"I have a feeling that Luke is being extremely possessive and controlling of you because he's one, afraid you'll leave again and two, worried that you'll replace someone else and be with them" she explained. I bit my lower lip.

This is a lot to take in.

"For the record, I never liked her. Not even once. Nope" Lia added.

I sighed.

What am I supposed to do with this information again?

"He's scared and most likely insecure since you guys are still starting off and he's got past trauma" Lia said.

I sighed.

"In short, he thinks I'm going to cheat on him? Do I look like a cheater?" I said slightly annoyed now.

Liana's eyes slightly widened.

"That wasn't the message I was trying to tell you, babes nah-uh" she said.

"You know what, forget I even said a thing" she said.

Then, she started talking about other things but now, my mind is stuck with the fact that Luke has an ex-fiance.

Okay.

After some time, I told Lia I was sleepy..

I lied.

I wasn't sleepy.

I was wide awake now.

And super annoyed and maybe even a little bit jealous.

After Lia left, I felt suffocated inside the room.

I needed air but I also knew there were guards outside of my room.

I felt like a prisoner.

That triggered the rebel in me so instead of staying put in my room, I went to the balcony.

I looked down and no guards were there.

I smirked.

Then, without hesitation, I jumped down.

I landed on the ground and I made my way through the woods.

I couldn't go to the training hall or my parents' cabins or my favorite tree.

Then, I thought of one other place.

Hopefully, it's still not guarded.

I sneakily made my way through the woods until I reached an area where there were guards stationed.

Since I was used to the territory, I was able to slip out from them easily.

I reached a meadow.

I took a deep breath and I walked to the middle then I sat down and then laid down burying myself in the flowers.

It was a relaxing feeling and I felt free from negative thoughts.

For now,

I was fine until I sensed someone coming my way.

Then, I caught their scent.

I almost frowned.

Luke.

Then, I felt him just above me.

"Leave me alone" I muttered with closed eyes.

"Get lost, Luke. I don't want to see you" I said and opened my eyes.

He was in his wolf form.

"What the hell are you doing here?" he mind linked me.

"I'm trying to relax. And you being here does not make me feel relaxed so do us both a favor and go back. I'm tired of arguing and fighting with you" I said and Luke stepped back as I sat up.

"I just want to be alone until the wedding takes place, okay? Atleast, give me that. You've already done so much so please. Please just give me a little peace until the day that I need to give myself up" I said and turned my back on him before walking away.

I went to the tree in the middle and I leaned on the tree as I closed my eyes.

I want peace and quiet.

I want freedom.

I want some alone time.

Is that too much to ask for?