Millicent's POV
I walked out of Alpha Sylvester's room in anger and humiliation. I was angry with myself for the things I had felt when Sylvester was mating Cathania and humiliated that I had been made not only to watch, but to clean up the mess they made. I have never felt more like a maid than I felt right now. But that is what you are, - a maid, at least till your fortune changes, I thought to myself. I walked to the Omega's quarters and pulled off the beautiful dress Samantha had lent me for the party and folding it, kept it back on Samantha's box, then pulled an old dress of mine over my head, which I felt was good enough for travelling and carrying my little bag, walked away.
I ran, trying to put as much distance as I possibly can between me and Alpha Sylvester and of course the Moon Ville pack. The experiences I had there were not ones I wanted to think about right now, though, I knew it would remain with me. It was not really a bad thing that it would because though it would disturb my peace of mind, it was still that disturbance of her peace that would serve as a reminder to me of the vengeance I had haboured in my mind all these years.
I stopped running after running for a long time, my wolf was surprisingly silent and I was grateful because I was not in the mood for any kind of chatter. I started walking this time, having no strength to run anymore. I had not had the time to eat anything at the party. I had at first been serving the party and had no time for food, then I started dancing and enjoying myself and my freedom in advance before the abomination in Sylvester's room.
I recalled the kiss Sylvester had surprised me with and was shocked because I had felt a stirring of desire when he did. I felt like giving myself a sound slap. I made do with bitting down on my lip. 'ouch!' my wolf howled. 'What was that for?'
I kept quiet. I did not know why I had to do this now. Now, my chatterbox of a wolf would start her lecture, the lecture I did not want to listen to. Maybe if I remained quiet, Milly would remain quiet as well, knowing I was not in the mood for any chat.
'Oh, stop punishing yourself!' she said in exasperation. 'So you felt a little desire, so what? Are you the first to do that? Feeling makes you know you're alive. Didn't you see Cathania and how she was moaning like an injured bear?'
'Hers is different. She loves him and is engaged to him. She can afford to feel desired for him, I can't . He is my enemy!'
'But you had to watch them mate. It is only natural that you feel a little stirred, you are not made of stone, you know', Milly consoled her. 'But I must say that I wished we were at the receiving end of Sylvester's thumping!' she added. 'He really has a big shaft!'
Here she goes again. 'Can we stop this discussion, please? You act like you are a beast with no control over your desires!'
'But that is what I am, - a beast and if I acted otherwise, will you not be surprised?' Milly asked in an injured tone.
I sighed exasperatedly. 'Okay. I understand. Let's end this discussion and enjoy our walk to freedom.
I walked and walked into the forest. I was getting tired and not sure where I was, my wolf became restless and she shifted and ran into the forest. It was exhilarating. I hadn't known it could be like this. The taste of freedom.
When we had had enough fun running, I laid down to sleep and woke to find I was naked. I quickly put my clothes on and continued on my way to the address Samantha had given me.
At last I located the company. 'The Blake's Enterprises', I read as I walked into the compound but I was immediately halted by the guard.
'What do you seek?' he asked. He looked friendly enough.
'I wish to see Alpha Blake', I replied.
'Do you have an appointment?', he asked, looking intently at me.
'I don't but a friend sent me here to seek employment', I supplied, believing that the best thing to do was to speak the truth.
'That is the work of the wolf resource manager, but they have finished employment this moon. Maybe next moon. You are a moon late for that', he said, sympathetically.
'But I'll like to see the Alpha. He could have something for me to do', I insisted.
'The fact is, Alpha Blake is out on an urgent business and no one knows when he will be back. You are welcome to wait but I'll advise against it. Rather come back some other time'.
I felt the same too. I decided to take his advise and return at a more convenient time. Since I could not afford to stay at a place idle, I decided to seek employment somewhere else.
After running in the woods for a while, a voice halted me.
'Who is that?' it asked.
I looked around hoping to see the owner of the voice but saw no one. Then the voice came into view and I saw that it was a male wolf of about the same age as I was.
The young man looked at me for a long time and smiled. 'What are you doing in the woods all by yourself?'
'I am travelling', I replied.
'Where to? Are you a rogue wolf?' he asked, narrowing his eyes at me.
'You could say that again!' I shrugged, and he burst out laughing.
'I didn't know that what I said was amusing', I said, not seeing the joke in what I'd said.
'Not what you said as how you said it', he supplied. 'I'm sorry, I didn't mean to offend you, could we start all over?'
I looked at him for a long time debating within myself weather to trust him or not. Then I made up my mind, thinking to myself that I had nothing to lose either way. So, I nodded my acknowledgment of his apology.
'My name's Raphael Mint', he said, extending his hand, a smile on his face. 'And you are....?'
'Millicent O'Brien', I replied, accepting his handshake.
'I am not rogue but I love wandering or running free and wild. I enjoy it a whole lot', he volunteered as though to show me, he had nothing against me being rogue or anything. 'Where are you travelling to?'
'You won't believe it but I do not know', I said, looking into space. 'I had come to see Alpha Blake of Moonlight Pack for employment but from the sound of things, he has travelled and they have employed all the hands they want this moon. I am in dire need of employment', I confessed.
'Then your search has come to an end', he said to my surprise.
'What do you mean?' I asked, not daring to believe what I thought he meant.
'My mother just gave birth to a set of twins and is in need of a helper. I cannot promise you that the wage will be much but it will tide you through, till a better job comes along'.
'Oh, you're a life saver!' I said and then leaping, enveloped him in a beat hug, laughing happily.
Raphael was embarrassed but smiled happily about the hug. He liked the girl already and the hug only increased his feelings for her. She is very pretty, he thought to himself.
'We live not far from here,beyond those trees over there', he said, pointing towards some very tall trees.
I looked towards the trees uncertainly. Hope I have not got myself into some kind of trouble? I did not know why, but I felt I could trust Raphael.
'Okay', I said.
'I'll race you there', he said already running.
my wolf sprang into action as we ran and ran and when we got to the trees, we collapsed under it laughing. Raphael laughed hard.
'That was fun!' I said, sincerely.
'We can do this as often as you want, if you decide to stay and work for us', he said.
'Hmmm', I said thoughtfully, 'we shall see about that'. 'Where is your house?'
He pointed to a row of houses to the left and we walked towards them in companionable silence.
'Wait here', he said. 'let me go in and tell my mother, you are here'.
I looked round and saw that the row of houses were inhabited by several others and not just Raphael and his family, because other people started coming out to stare at me, probably, wondering why I was there. I felt uncomfortable and prayed that Raphael would come back outside very soon. The looks the people gave me were not hostile but not friendly either, just curious.
If they wanted to know what I was doing there, they would just have to be patient and wait for Raphael to explain my presence there to them, I thought in my head.
What was keeping Raphael? Or was there a back way through which he had escaped leaving her here in the presence of these strange people?
'I told you not to trust that boy, I get some weird vibes from him but you wouldn't listen. If we get killed here, you shall be responsible', her wolf berated her. ' How can you trust someone you just met? Get ready to die, now!' Milly hissed.
I was just about to turn and walk away when he came out with a woman. A very beautiful woman.
I could see where Raphael got his looks. His fair hair and hazel eyes were the same as the woman's His height and lithe shape came from her as well. Who was his father and what attribute had he got from him?
