Chapter 2

Each time Killian turned to his luna his icy demeanor softened. “Why, darling? I don't see anything wrong with her work," "I've noticed she's been so lazy at work lately," Catherine remarked gently, aware that she always could soften the Alpha's heart. "Really? Should we ask her the reason then?" Rhea continued to clean the floor, yet now she could hear their voices reaching her ears. "I will call her." Catherine said to Killian and took a few steps before calling out to Rhea, "Omega!" Rhea remained oblivious to the Luna as she approached her with a huff. She was too quick to notice the slippery floor. The Luna stumbled, her body crashing to the ground as a soft whimper of pain escaped her lips. "Ouch!" The noise prompted Killian to rise at the same moment and hurry over to her. “Catherine!” The other maid assisted Catherine and rose to her feet, but she pushed them away. "Are you alright?" Killian asked worriedly Catherine shook her head, tears streaming down her cheeks. "My feet, it's hurt. I think I sprained my ankle." "You need to be more careful," he gently wiped away her tears. "It's all because of that stupid Omega, Killian. I knew she hated me and she intended to hurt me." Catherine buried her face in his chest. Earlier when hearing the thud of a body striking the ground, Rhea turned around. And she gasped in disbelief at the sight of Luna Catherine lying there, rushing forward to assist, only to find that Alpha Killian had already come to her aid. Rhea paused in her tracks. Luna Catherine struggled to walk, prompting Killian to lift her up. "Luna I didn't mean to hurt you, my apologies Luna. I didn't see you coming." Rhea's heart was racing. Catherine shook her head as Killian was about to carry her to the room, her gaze landing on Rhea standing a couple of meters away. "Are you deaf, huh?! I'm calling you several times!" The Luna's cry faded entirely, overtaken by her snap. Killian stared at Rhea with eyes full of fury. "You foolish Omega. What do you think would happen if my Luna's head hit that floor? Do you want to kill her?" Now they were all looking at Rhea. Some look mad just like the Alpha, some show pity. "My apologies, Alpha, Luna," Rhea said. "It's my fault. I'm sorry." "If something like this happens again you won't have a place in my pack anymore. I will send you to the rogue and let them do anything they want to you" Alpha Killian remarked. A subtle smile of contentment appeared on the Luna's lips. Rhea felt a sharp pain as if a dagger had pierced her chest; that sentence both frightened and wounded her. However, she found her voice and said, "I was mopping this floor earlier, Alpha. You knew it could be quite slick; a bit more caution would have been wise." Her response caused Catherine to glare even wider, while Beta Elijah now regarded Rhea with keen fascination. "How dare you respond to me." Killian voice was cold. But Catherine grasped his arm sweetly, "My love, that's enough." "But she nearly hurt you" "But I'm okay now. Look how frightened she is like a sheep. I think that will be enough to make her more careful next time" Beta Elijah said “She has a point, Luna, that's your fault, not hers” Catherine didn't respond to his words. When Luna Catherine walked passed Rhea, she smelled like a blossoming flower. The aroma was a vibrant blend of various spicy blooms, exuding an intense and piercing fragrance. And it made Rhea experienced a wave of dizziness and an unusual flutter in her stomach. She pressed one palm against her mouth as waves of nausea washed over her again. ‘No,’ she thought, ‘not in this place.’ "Are you alright?" Elijah inquired of her. Rhea couldn't respond; she simply shook her head and hurried away from them. ***** Rhea clutched the sink behind the manor's kitchen, struggling to vomit the contents of her stomach, she's unable to make it to the bathroom in her room. When the nausea faded, it gave way to a sensation of dizziness and a constricting feeling in her chest. "Now I don't think that you've taken the pill." The deep voice caught her off guard. Alpha Killian lingered in the doorway before making his way over to her with a deliberate pace. Rhea leaned her back against the sink. He paused directly in front of her, scrutinizing her look from head to toe. His arms were folded. ‘Why is he here?’ "I’ve already swallowed it, Alpha. There's nothing to be concerned about. I assure you I won't become pregnant, so please don't throw me out of your pack. I have no family and I have no place to stay." Her voice quivered, and her chest felt constricted, making it hard to breathe. Rhea feels her legs falter, struggling to bear her weight. Her complexion was ashen, and her chestnut locks clung to her brow. Killian sensed that her breath ragged. "So, what made you throw up?" "Maybe 'cause I haven't had anything to eat since last night." "Stupid. Do you want to kill yourself? My manor never lacked of food." Rhea dared to meet his gaze, her height barely reaching his chest. Causing her to tilt her head up a bit. The Alpha's expression remained cold even as he posed the question to her. Rhea shook her head, "I didn't have time." Killian let out a breath, reaching for her arm. Her arm felt delicate and thin in his hold, Rhea found herself unable to escape as he guided her into the kitchen and positioned her on the chair at the dining table. He called to a maid, "Bring over some food, anything at all, just plenty of food and drinks." "Okay Alpha" Rhea felt a wave of embarrassment wash over her and her words faltering as she was about to speak. She was on the verge of standing up when he swiftly urged her to remain seated. "Alpha, I haven't completed my work—" "If you can't even take care of yourself how can you expect to handle other jobs?" His words rendered her speechless. Alpha Killian is correct. Rhea thinks, 'I will only double Aunt Pansy's job others if I get sick.' His presence filled her with unease. She simply averted her gaze and waited for her meals. Killian observed the omega, her gaze fixed on her lap, and he realized, 'She has a fever.' When he had grabbed her arm earlier, her body temperature was so hot.