Chapter 3 The getaway

"Hurry! Serve our guest" my stepfather called out. He had a look in his eyes that told me he knew that it was me, maybe he was the true brains behind the veil idea. "Yes fa– " I caught myself just before I let on that he was my step father. That would land me in bigger trouble "Yes sir" "Good" he said as I began to distribute the glasses of wine and the food. That was when I saw him, the stranger on the roof with me "Go on" Roxanne beckoned, softly too. I returned my attention to her and her perfect smile. She looked so comfortable sitting next to her father, looking beautiful and relishing the attention of other guests. "Y-yes" I said and continued serving till I was done. I served the stranger last and our eyes met. Our gazes were locked on each other for seconds longer than normal till he looked away. "You may leave" my step father said and I saw Roxanne secretly smirking at me. She knew, they all knew. They claimed I was their daughter but let me come out like a slave. "Yes sir": I bowed to him just before running off. Tears were slowly streaming down my eyes and I did not want anyone to see me like this. "The food is delicious" the elder said again and my stepfather forced out yet another laughter, having the time of his life with the star attraction of the night, his daughter. "Well we prepared only the best for our alpha. We are so honoured to have you in our midst" my stepfather continued speaking in his endearing tone. Something he only used for Roxanne. "What about me?" I said as I cried myself to the little corner that was my room, away from the main house so no one could guess that someone stayed here. "Yes thank you" I heard someone reply to something but I was no longer paying attention. Tears had welled up in my eyes and I was struggling to see. "Dinner" I and my stomach grumbled when I took notice of a single loaf and a glass of water left on the far end of my room. That was all I got for everything I did today. Well it is better than nothing" I sighed before putting the loaf in my mouth. I would still be hungry after this but I needed to be grateful. That was what they always told me. "It's tomorrow!" I exclaimed after seeing the wall I carved out my birthday in writing. Tears began to flow down my cheeks again as I thought of how everyone forgot this year too. "Why? Why could I not have my own mother and father that would love me like my foster parents loved Roxanne" I cried as I sat on the ground with an half eaten loaf of bread. "Enough!" I told myself as I stood up. I already knew what I was going to do. I would not live another day in this place and definitely not my birthday. I was going to escape!. "What a day! All these work for a bunch of nobles to sit eat, drink and talk about nothing of importance" I overheard one of the servants talking. "Don't let the masters hear you. And today was different, the alpha came" a female servant chimed in. I made sure to stay out of their sight as I made my escape. "Yeah that was true. The alpha rarely ever came to events. He only cares about killing rogues" the first servant continued "Must really be something important to make him show up" "Maybe he is here to pick Lady Roxanne to be his Luna" his colleague replied and again my feet almost gave out. The thought of Roxanne becoming a Luna and having even more power was terrifying. Yeah, it would make sense. Lady Roxanne is beautiful, charming and knows the noble ways well but was she his fated mate?" the first questioned. "How would I know? Besides marriages don't take place only because of the bond anymore" his colleague answered again. That was true, the bond was mystic so not everyone could have it. "Let's just get some rest. The guests will be leaving soon and then we would have to clear up" the one said. "Yeah. See you in a little while" with that, both servants went their separate ways leaving me to come out of hiding and make my escape "Thank you all so much for coming" stepfather said making his final address for the evening with all the guests on their feet, some smiling, some still staring at Roxanne while only a few seemed eager to leave. I was already out of the house in no time thinking of where I would go from there. I had changed my clothes to something not many would recognize but I still need to get moving "Yes a car!" I said as I searched for which car would offer me a clean getaway from this place. I looked around and found one with sn open bute so I entered instantly. "That went well" I heard a voice approaching my area and began to pray that I would not be found out. "Not bad for your break right Sky?" "Let's go home Karl" was the cold response to the other's conversation. But there was something about the voice, and the name too. Sky" I mused with the word trying to remember where I heard it from. Being in the shadows and locked in my step father's house has left me in the dark of so many things. "Happy now?"the one I presumed was Karl asked as soon as he put his feet on the gas pedal and the car was turned. I knew he was asking Sky but I felt like screaming yes. "Just drive" Sky replied him. His cold demeanor felt really familiar like the particular guest I saw on the roof with me, the one who thought I would lie because of who he was. "Sky" I said the words again but it unintentionally came out louder. I quickly shut my mouth up before I was caught and returned to my foster parents home. "Did you hear something?" Sky asked and my heart began to beat. I could not believe that I was so close to escaping and I opened my mouth and ruined it. "Nothing at all. You're over thinking again" Karl assured and both men let out deep breaths but I could not do the same for fear that I would be heard. "Are you sure though?" Sky pressured. His voice demanded clarity not like he was scared. I wondered what kind of a man he was or if I would even know "I am sure. The rogues would not dare attack, not with other guards following behind" Karl put the matter to rest and remaining journey was silent and peaceful. "Welcome home!" a lady chorused as soon at the car landed. I thought my plan was a success but then… "Alpha claw, we caught a stowaway" a guard announced dragging me out of the bute I was staying in I had been caught.