Victoria's POV
Warmth.
Was the first thing that came out from my lips when I felt his arms wrapped around me.
These feelings were incredible, this is what it felt like to have a mate, this was what I've been missing out.a man to hold and care for me just like this.
Without minding whose arms I was wrapped in, I relaxed in his arms and felt myself melt in his embrace. Slowly, I took in a deep breath with my eyes closed and inhaled the manly scent coming from his bare chest.
I've been embraced countless times by dad, even countless times by Sonia and Clinton, but this felt different.
Being in Alpha Derick's arms felt so comfortable and cozy, like it's the place to be.
Nervously I wrapped my hands around his waist and waited for his reaction, but I got no reaction from him, rather he took in a deep breath and squeezed me in his arms.
''This Is a dream.'' I whispered
''Wake up Vicky.'' I urged myself.
I noticed he was murmuring words to himself, words I couldn't hear, before he gently pulled me away and held my two arms, which made us met eyes with each other.
I could see in his eyes that he wanted to say something, but he held it back and let go of my arms.
''You know the weather is freezing, you should put on thicker clothes and not clothes like this.'' He muttered those words and moved his eyes on me, which made me uncomfortable.
''Thanks for the hug.'' I lowered my head in respect.
He did not say a word, rather he left my side and stood by the window.
''You have only a day Left after tonight.'' He said those words in a threatening voice. I swallowed heavily in fear, and wondered if he was the same person who just gave me a hug.
''I'm trying my best not to be mean with you, please don't make me.'' He declared firmly
After he said those words the room was quiet for a while before he waved his hand to me, indicating I should leave.
Quickly, I pick up the bowl of water and rushed out of the room without looking back.
I took the stairs downstairs and handed the bowl to a servant whose duty was to take care of alpha's Derick personal things.
I walked out of the mansion, and with heavy feet, I walked back to the servant's quarters.
''Are you okay Vicky, I heard what happened at the ceremony.'' A cleaner asked, with a concerned look on her face.
''Yeah.'' I replied and quickly walked out on her before she bomber me with questions.
I walked past few rooms and was almost at my room door when I noticed mother walking towards me with an angry look.
''Shit.'' I grumbled and stood beside my door.
She walked up to me, and before I knew what was happening, Mom held my left ear and dragged me into my room.
''Mother.'' I yelled in pains as I tried to take her hand off my ear, but it was useless before Mom grip was tight.
We entered my room, and she made me sit, before letting go of my ear. Wailing in pains, I gently massaged my ear and wondered what I might have done to get her this angry.
''First, you went to goddess knows where, came back late, and I drove you away, and only for you to go to a ceremony which no one invited you.'' She yelled at the top of her voice.
''Mother.'' I called out, but a hot slap landed on my face, and I wasn't surprised by it.
''I've told you countless times not to go to any ceremony, but you won’t listen, you always do things your own way.'' She yelled at the top of her voice.
''Are you done.'' I asked tiredly.
I was tired, I was tired of everything. Here I was thinking on how to explain to alpha Derick that I wasn't the one who cast the charms on him and here was mother who should be the shoulder I will rely on, adding more pains to me.
''Is that all you can say.'' Mom asked angrily
Without saying a word, I stood up from the bed, opened my small wooden closet and took out a night wear.
I noticed mother stood there, and stared at me with a death glare, but I totally ignored it and changed into my night wear.
''You don't seem cold.'' She finally spoke up after a moment of silence.
When I heard those words from mom, I remembered the comfort of his arms, but I quickly shook it off.
Ignoring mother, I climbed on my bed and covered myself with a blanket and made sure I covered my face.
I noticed mother stood there for a while before I heard a sound from my door indicating she has left.
Sighing in relief, I took off the blanket from my face and sat back on the bed.
I was already used to mother's chameleon attitude towards me, so being slapped by her today wasn't a new thing for me, although I never made mention of it to Dad.
''One day left.'' I murmured to myself as fear enveloped my entire body.
I was scared, really scared, How was I going to undo a spell I never did, how was that possible.
Run away. That thought ran in my head for several times, but where Will I run to
I thought of dad and knew he would welcome me happily, but I wanted to avoid being a burden to him and his family, but right now, I have no choice.
''Tomorrow night, I'll escape tomorrow night.'' I murmured those Words to myself before closing my eyes to sleep.
I woke up the next morning by the loud alarm on my side table, groaning angrily I switched it off before opening my eyes.
Tiredly, I stood up from the bed, said a little prayer to God whom father has taught me to believe on, before leaving for the bathroom.
I took a warm bath, tied a towel around my chest before opening my closet.
I took out a blue jean and a purple color dress and kept them on the bed.
I creamed my body, sprayed my body spray before putting on my clothes.
I combed my hair and waited to let it fall on my shoulders, but then I remembered James words about me having a nice ear, so I decided to pack my hair in a bun.
While wrapping my hair in a bun,
My eyes went to the clock and I realized it was already 7am and I have to wash Alpha Derick's feet once it's 7am
''Shit.'' I muttered out and quickly rushed out of my room.