Enslaved To The Alphas-Chapter 182: See You

Emira wanted to look away, but his grey eyes caught hers and held them, making it impossible for her to look away. It felt as if it had been too long since she had seen him. He had not come to meet her or even spoken to her since his return on the night of the rogue attack. A week... It had been a week.

Of course he would ignore her. His purpose in being close to her had been achieved. Ramona had gotten over her aversion to Prince Kael, and now they could seal their bond.

Even as she thought of all this, her wolf urged her to return to her work and ignore the ba*tard, she was unable to look away. In the end, it was he who finally broke the stare when Ramona spun and called, "Zen! What are you doing here?"

Hurriedly, Ramona hid the ceremonial robe behind her back and into the large cloth bag. "You are not allowed to see the ceremonial robe before the ceremony!" she snapped and then rushed to him and threw her arms around his neck, pressing her head to his chest.

"Were you looking for me? You’ve become so clingy ever since you came back from the magical forest. I almost wonder if you ever left at all these last three years. But I love it."

Even as she said the words with a bright smile, she sent a pointed look Emira’s way who was standing alone now.

Emira turned her head away at the words, pretending not to listen, and ignoring her gaze. She wanted to show off her relationship; she needed to find other more interested audience.

Since her provocation had been ignored, Ramona glanced up and caught Zen’s attention for a heartbeat."I do miss you," he said softly. "But actually I didn’t know you were here, so I didn’t come for you."

Ramona’s smile faltered. She stiffened, as her hands clenched in his shirt. What did he mean? Had he come here for the Omega bitch? Her mouth went thin. "Then why are you here?" she demanded, eyes narrowing in suspicion.

Even as she asked it, a dark promise formed inside her. If he said he had come for Emira, she would make sure Emira was gone from this world before the mating ceremony.

But then she heard him say," I came to see Ryn. There is something I need to discuss about the accommodations."

Ramona let out a breath and nodded her head. "Ahh. Okay. Go ahead then. Ryn. Zen is here for you." 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

Ryn, whose existence had been ignored by all the ’protagonists’ of this script, looked up at her name suddenly being called out and met Zen’s gaze," Your Highness."

Ramona nodded and looked at Zen expectantly but the man did not say anything. Instead, he looked at Ramona and then back at Ryn," Let’s talk on the way, Ryn. Ramona, I’ll see you later."

And then, without another look at Emira, he walked out of the office, followed by Ryn.

Ryn nodded and quietly followed the prince, clutching a diary in her hand. As far as she knew, all discussions regarding accommodations had been done previously. Then why was Prince Zen here.

She thought of her friend who had been more silent than usual over the last few days and wondered if His Highness had come to see her but not said so due to the presence of Miss Ramona. And that reminded her... could she ask Prince Zen to keep Miss Ramona under control or away from Emira. She was really intent on making things difficult for her.

Ryn took a deep breath, gathered her courage and was about to speak up when they said at the same time," Emira..."

Ryn blinked. "Your Highness?"

She watched as he blinked down at her and gave her an intent look. She hurriedly lowered her eyes submissively and then she heard him sigh," Ryn. I need you to do a favour for me."

"Of course, your highness. Your order is my duty..."

"No. This is not an order. This is a favour."

Ryn looked up again. He looked troubled. What could it be that could make the most carefree prince look troubled.

He looked away for a moment, as if gathering his words, then spoke in a quiet voice, "I need you to arrange temporary living quarters for Emira. Somewhere away from Kael’s cabin."

Ryn blinked. "Living quarters? But... she has been staying with Prince Kael. I don’t think he will agree to her moving out without a reason."

Zen shook his head and sighed, "Kael has already agreed."

Ryn stopped walking and gave hima disbelieving stare, "He agreed? But... why?"

"Emira’s heat is approaching. It is going to be next week."

Ryn’s eyes widened. The diary in her hand slipped a little, but she caught it before it fell. He remembered something like that?

Even as she stared at him in shock, he continued, "Up until now, we’ve been able to help her. But from here on..." He hesitated, looking ahead down the corridor rather than at her. "We can’t interfere. Not without hurting Ramona."

Ryn bit her lip. She understood what he was saying, yet it still felt wrong. Leaving Emira alone at that time... she forced herself to speak evenly. "So... she will be alone during it."

"Yes."

Ryn’s hands clenched. How was she supposed to ask his highness for help now? If he was willing to go to any extent for Ramona then he would definitely not take her request. So, pushing aside her own words, she asked woodenly, "What do you need me to do, Your Highness?"

"Arrange lodgings somewhere quiet. Not near the usual Omega accommodations. But safer. Somewhere she won’t be disturbed. Somewhere nobody will bother her or try to take advantage of her."

Ryn nodded slowly. "Yes. I can do that. I know one of the garden houses in the far wing is empty. It’s a bit old but clean. It’s away from the main palace."

"That will work," Zen said, relief faint but clear in his tone. "And also... you need to help her acquire some... things to handle the heat."

Ryn frowned. "Things?"

He didn’t answer immediately.

She raised a brow. "Your Highness?"

Zen sighed and then shot her a look, "Toys, Ryn. Bring her some toys that she can use to help alleviate the heat. I doubt she has any idea of those. The beasts in her pack, they never did let Omegas have any freedom so during the heat...

Ryn stared at him. Then her expression tightened, and a scowl formed before she could stop it at the thought of her old pack "I’ll help her take care of it."

Zen nodded at that and turned around but before he could walk away, Ryn could not stop herself from asking," Your Highness? If you care so much..." But without waiting for her to continue the question, Zen shot her a look that seemed to warn her not to speculate and walked away, leaving Ryn with more questions.

He was so careful about these things... But was he doing all this to ease Emira or to protect Ramona Vye?"