Chapter 148: On Heat
Chapter 148: On Heat
Olivia's POV
It was 6 PM, and I could already feel my body reacting strangely. A sudden wave of heat washed over me. Discomfort prickled beneath my skin, and my nipples were already painfully hard. I swallowed hard as I curled into the bed, my heart pounding. I could feel it… my heat was coming. Soon, I'd lose control—and heaven help me, I didn't know if I'd survive it.
The door creaked open. Terrified, I looked up to see who it was, and a rush of relief hit me when I saw the maids step inside. They gave me a polite smile I couldn't return before they walked over.
"We're here to dress you and take you to the Alpha," the older one said.
I swallowed again, my throat dry.
Slowly, I shook my head and began backing up on the bed until my back hit the wall. "No… I-I don't want to see him."
The younger maid frowned, her hands holding a red dress that made my stomach twist. "You have to," she said softly, almost apologetically. "He said you must be brought to him before the moon rises."
My heart slammed against my ribs. I could already feel the ache starting in my lower belly, the warmth spreading through my core like wildfire. The room felt too hot, my skin overly sensitive. Goddess… it was happening faster than I thought.
"I'm not going," I whispered, shaking my head again, this time more firmly. "Tell him I said no."
The older maid sighed. "We don't have a choice. He gave strict orders. And if you don't come with us willingly… the guards outside will make you."
Tears burned in my eyes, but I refused to let them fall. I was tired. Tired of being powerless. Tired of being dragged around like I was nothing.