Falling For My Cruel Mate
Chapter 31

Cipher disappeared into the bathroom to replace new bandages to wrap my wrist

with. She told me she had gave me a bath yesterday and made sure to clean my hair as well. I felt better knowing that I didn't have any of that sick mans germs all

over me.

"Thank you," I said has she finished wrapping both my wrist. "For everything." Cipher has truly been an angel to me from the moment I got here and I know that this whole experience could've been a lot worse without her.

"Of course, you're my sister in law and my Luna. It is my duty to take care of you. No matter what." I smiled and wrapped my arms around her, pulling her in for a hug. She giggled before giving me a small kiss on forehead.

"Now come on," She ordered extending her hand. "Let's get dressed for the day, our mother is dying to see you. I told her to wait down stairs because I didn't want to overwhelm you."

I took her hand and allowed her to lead me out of the room. The guards bowed their heads respectfully as we passed them and made our way down the stairs and to my bedroom. "Go wash your face and stuff. I'll pick out an outfit for you."

"Pick something comfortable please!" I call out as she disappears into the closet. I turn the bathroom light on and practically jump in fear at the horror that is my face. The bags underneath my eyes were bigger than slugs and my cheeks were pale, my bottom lip looks cracked and raw from biting on it to hold back my sobs. I tear my eyes away from the mirror and began to brush my teeth before scrubbing my face clean.

I leave to replace Cipher digging through my closet. "Here," She says tossing me a pair of high waisted leggings. Thank the lord! She's actually gunna let me dress comfortably. I remove my shorts and pull on the stretchy material. Once they're on I smooth them out and make sure they aren't twisted or anything. "Ooo, I love this! Here put it on!" She turns to me holding a cropped Tommy Hilfiger sweater. I smile sadly at the piece of clothing. It was truly Siren's sweater but she let me borrow it and it's just so comfy I never gave it back.

"I love it too." I laugh a little before pulling it on. I threw on some running shoes to completely the outfit. We exit the closet and I remove my hair from the bun I put in last night. I run my fingers through a few times, not really caring how it fell.

I was feeling much better already. Cipher and I finally made it down to the first level of the mansion to replace Christina in the kitchen making breakfast. My stomach growled loudly, announcing our presence.

"Oh dear!" Christina said surprised as she rushed over to me. She looked hesitant to touch me so I gave her a small smile and grabbed her hand. She ran her thumb over the back of my hand. "I was so worried about you. How are you feeling?"

"I'm okay now. I feel much better." I gave her hand a reassuring squeeze. It was a lie, although it was nice to have people here who actually care for me and seemed concerned for my well being. It made me feel... at home.

Octavia:

Exactly two weeks had passed since the incident and I had found a sense of normalcy amongst the CrescentBlood pack. My new pack. The members have been very welcoming and respectful. No matter where I went they bowed their heads respectfully and only referred to me as their Luna. I've began to take more responsibility and tended to my Luna duties. They mainly consisted of making sure that everything amongst the members ran smoothly and I lend a hand whenever I could. Sometimes I'd help the elderly and older mothers in watching over the children, which was what I was doing at the moment.

I had a little girl sat in my lap as we rocked in a rocking chair in the far corner of the room, an open book in hand. Her two blond pigtails were wrapped up in silky pink bows and her bright blue eyes grew exited to replace the lost puppy of the story had found it's way home.

"The end!" I say enthusiastically as I closed the book.

"Luna, can you read it again?" She begged looking up at me, her blue eyes pleading with mine. She gave me a wide smile causing her chubby cheeks to blossom and my heart nearly melted.

"That will be the third time I've read it to you this morning, Lola." I couldn't help but giggle at the little girl in my lap. She adored this story and I just couldn't say no to her cute little face.

So I opened the book once more, to which she cheered to and clapped her little chubby hands. Just as I reached the middle of the story the door opened and the guards announced the presence of the Alpha.

"Good morning, Alpha." The children said in unison as they bowed their heads respectfully. It was a bit creepy and shocking. The children ranged from one year olds to ten year olds. After the age of ten you're moved up into a higher education and your warrior training begins.

"Good morning boys and girls." Ajax greeted them with a genuine smile, which I was pleased to see. At least he was kind to the children. Now that I think about it, he treats his pack very well. He cares for them and their well being. He made his way over to me and the children around us returned to their previous activities.

"Is this what you do during your free time?" He teases gesturing to me rocking in the chair to soothe the antsy girl who simply wanted to hear the rest of the story for the third time.

"Yes, I enjoy Lola's company very much. Plus, this is a very good book. Isn't that right Lola?" I look down at the sweet girl as she nods her head timidly.

"Well," Ajax says as he gets down on his knees in front of me to come face to face with Lola. "I'm so sorry but would you mind if I stole Octavia away?"