Chapter 35: A New Plan
Eliàn;
Life doesn’t give. Life offers. And to do life right, you need to learn to take whenever life offers something you might need.
I smile proudly at myself as Alana and I walk back to my room, and she catches up with me.
"Master Elián... What are you up to? You’re usually wary of the Alphas. But tonight you asked if you could spend all of tomorrow with Alpha Koda." She speaks, and I smile at the curiosity in her voice.
"I’m trying to think ahead," I reply, and her brows furrow.
I smile at her confusion and look away. I know that Alana has kind of become a safe space for me here. Having her around lessens the loneliness and makes it feel like I have an ally, but it would be ridiculously foolish of me to let my guard down with her 100%
Alana’s loyalty is to the Alphas first before me.
In the real sense, I am disposable, and she’ll have to serve whoever comes in after me.
Telling her something I don’t want the Alphas to know is preposterous. At the end of the day, I’ve only started getting to know her. I can’t be that reckless.
"Thinking ahead?" She questions, and I shrug as I keep my gaze ahead.
"Hmm. If I’m eventually going to carry his babies, isn’t it best I get to know him better?" I reply, and Alana pauses.
I can see the surprise on her face, but I don’t mind it. She ought to be surprised. It’s pretty obvious that I’m not a fan of the Alphas.
Yes, I’m gay. And yes, these men are all incredibly hot!!
But being gay doesn’t mean I’ll just get in bed with anyone cause he’s hot. Plus, the fact that I’m against the idea of being treated like a commodity.
I do not intend to get pregnant or any of that shit for any of these men.
I’ve just decided to restrategise.
From all I know, Alphas are very... protective and possessive of their omegas. Koda seems to be the eldest... and he seems to be the most level-headed too. I think it’s good he’s the one I was bought for.
I don’t have to worry about the rest, I’ll just focus on him. Get close to him, let him think he owns me, and I’m his obedient little omega. But in truth, I’ll get to understand him better and have him wrapped around my finger.
If I can pull this off, Koda will keep me safe from his brothers, I’ll matter too much to him to let him allow another omega in who could upstage me.
If I can control the eldest, everything should be fine. I’ll finally have some time to figure out this entire disaster adventure and hopefully find my way back home.
Till then, I need to be careful and learn to play my cards right.
"So... now you... want to carry the Alphas babies?" Alana questions, and I blink at her.
This is a tricky question. If I say yes, and she tells them that, I’ll be screwd. I have a feeling that Zephan would be the first to barge into my room to plough me.
"I... What I want doesn’t matter, Alana. It’s not like I have a choice. I’m just trying to accept my fate." I reply before looking away, and there’s silence.
We finally get to my door, and I pause.
I look at Alana, who blinks innocently at me, and I smile at her. She works so hard. Always follows me around and tries to ensure my comfort. Shouldn’t she get some rest??
"Aren’t you tired?" I question, and she tilts her head as she stares at me. Her rabbit ears perked up a bit in curiosity.
"You follow me around all day, are always on your feet, and ready to follow my next command. It’s pretty late. You should get some rest." I say to her, and she smiles brightly.
She’s glad I noticed her efforts, and I just know she’s about to refuse me.
"Master Elian, the day’s almost done. After I’ve given you your night bath and ensured you’ve gone to bed, then I can rest." She replies, and my lips curve downwards as I look at her.
"No. You’ve taken extra care of me all day. Look. I’m doing much better now. I’m even walking without your support now. You must be exhausted." I note, but she shakes her head in negation.
"Actually, people from the rabbit clan are born with so much energy, we can hardly exhaust it. I’m perfectly fine. I..." She starts rambling, and I sigh.
"Alana. Go get some rest. That’s an order. I can very well bathe myself and go to bed. I won’t be able to sleep if I’m busy feeling guilty of overworking you." I speak, and she blinks at me.
"But Master..."
"Alana."
She sighs, and nods reluctantly with her ears falling.
"Alright, Master Elian. Goodnight." She says, as she turns around, and I smile at her devoted she is to her work.
She suddenly pauses and turns to me.
"If you need anything, just pull on the rope beside your bed. I’m right down the hall." She says, and I nod.
She stares at me for a few more seconds.
"You’re sure you’re not in too much? You can bathe yourself?" She questions, and I pout before crossing my arms.
She giggles a bit in response and bows at me.
"Alright then. Goodnight, Master." She says before turning around, and I watch her long brown hair bounce behind her as she walks off.
She gets to a door at the very end of the hall, and turns to me. She waves at me and then walks in.
I let out a breath and turn to my door.
Is my body hurting? Like crazy!!
Can I bathe myself? Probably not.
Why then did I send her away?
She’s been attending to my every need the entire day. She’s tried to hide it behind smiles and her big, bright eyes, but I know exhaustion when I see it. And I’m not wicked enough to act like I do not see it, cause "It’s her duty".
She needs rest. I don’t want her falling sick cause of me.
I’ll try to take a bath. And if it hurts too much, heck, I’ll just sleep like that.
It’s not like I used to bathe twice a day before coming here.
I push my door open, and even though it’s dark, I don’t bother about it.
I walk over to the bed in the dark and begin unbuttoning my shirt.
The black fabric falls off my body, and I groan at the ache that shoots through my body from this seemingly simple activity.
Goodness, I’m so tired. I’ll probably just go to sleep.
I hear a sound behind me in the dark, and I freeze.
I spin around in panic and stare into the dark.
"Is someone there?" I call into the silence, but I get no answer.
Oh shit. How can I be so forgetful??
Neither Alana nor I turned off the lights before leaving for dinner tonight...
Someone’s in here.
"Letting your maid off early when you’re in this state? That’s quite... generous." A smooth, almost amused voice speaks from the dark, and I freeze.
What the fuck is he doing here??