Total pages in book: 36
Estimated words: 35696 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 178(@200wpm)___ 143(@250wpm)___ 119(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 35696 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 178(@200wpm)___ 143(@250wpm)___ 119(@300wpm)
“Hello, my darling,” she said. The baby girl didn’t have a name and so she tried to think of terms of endearment for her. “Are you hungry? I bet you are. Yes, you are.”
Lifting the baby out of the crib, she moved toward the chair, then sat down, arranged her in her arms for the most comfort, and hummed softly as she fed her.
In the past two days, she’d been able to have a bath and enjoy some wonderful potatoes and salad prepared by someone. The alpha didn’t spend any time with her. From the moment he’d dragged her into his world, she’d been alone, apart from the baby for company.
The bath had been one of the most enjoyable things she’d experienced in days. She no longer stank. She only had one set of clothes and she had to wash them regularly so they didn’t smell bad.
His instructions had been clear. She wasn’t allowed to leave the house or show the baby. The curtains in the main part of the house that was visible to others were closed. The yard had a high fence and she found herself going out into the sunshine as regularly as possible.
After the baby had taken all of the bottle, she burped her and held her for a little longer, loving the scent of a newborn, before taking her downstairs with her to clean up. She loved holding her and it allowed her mind to ease as she focused on the work.
She didn’t have to fear every single gunshot or loud noise, even if it did make her jump. With the baby in her arms, she cleaned up the kitchen and started to walk toward the yard when the door opened.
The alpha walked in. The instant he did, his presence filled every single space. The hairs on the back of her neck stood on end and her stomach twisted. Should she bow her head? In their world, was he like royalty? She’d seen him around town during her captivity and guards offered him their respect.
“Where are you going?” he asked.
“Out in the yard. She likes it outside.”
He stared at her for several seconds. “Fine. I’ve got some clothes being delivered. Be back in within the hour. I want to make sure I got the right size.”
“Okay.” She didn’t like being in his company for too long. The way he glared at her always unnerved her.
She walked outside into the heat of the sunshine. Lifting up her face, she took several deep breaths.
It’s fine, Winter. It’s all fine.
The alpha terrified her. She’d seen him kill humans before and she had no doubt if she put a foot out of place, she’d be on his kill list. She didn’t want to die, nor suffer. Pain wasn’t something she particularly liked.
She set the little baby onto the ground and sat beside her. After a few short minutes, she lifted her up so that she was on her chest. This was a precarious predicament, especially if she upchucked, but letting her lie on her head for any period of time was bad. Wasn’t it? She couldn’t remember much about baby care. Only a couple of things stuck out to her, the head being one of them.
“He must have a caring bone in his body if he has you.” She stroked the girl’s cheek. “I just know it. If he didn’t care, you wouldn’t need anyone to take care of you.” She lifted up and kissed her cheek. She loved taking care of this little girl.
Even throughout the night. She had a bedroom right next to the girl’s so whenever she woke up, she was within a few steps to comfort her. Again, she’d yet to see the alpha during the night, but it wasn’t like she wanted to ever see him, nor be alone with him.
He killed people. Like her.
She refused to end up on his shit list.
Had he killed some of her people?
They were not her friends. She still had the bruises on her body to prove it and even if he decided it wasn’t working out, they would likely beat her to death.
She didn’t know how much time had passed and so she held the baby as she got to her feet, making her way inside.
The alpha was looking in the fridge when she arrived.
“I’m not late, am I?”
“No,” he said, lifting up and pulling out a can of soda.
“Good.”
Again, silence.
Awkward.
She rubbed the baby’s back and tried to think of something to say to fill the quiet, but nothing came to mind. Rather than try, she decided to walk into the sitting room. The curtains were drawn and lights were on.
The doorbell rang and she made no move to get it as per his instructions. See, she could handle this, taking care of the baby. No biggie.
Minutes later, the alpha came into the room.