Alpha’s Black Furred Slave Mate
Chapter 51

Today was the day I was going back to school; we had a 2-week break, but now it was back to open the books and learning. I was nervous and excited all at the same time.

Marlon told me that he no longer wanted me to stay in the shack because he worried for our safety; and now that Beatrice was aware of the situation with Mateo and Marlon's relation to the whole ordeal, he no longer wanted me to work under her. As much as he trusted his head maid, he worried she would try to do something stupid to save her own skin, despite the threat that Alex left for her. So, Mateo and I have been staying in the manor once again. He set up the guest bedroom, the one I stayed in before Mateo was born, with a crib and some equipment for Mateo and me. That was going to be my new bedroom for a while.

I was also going to keep working as Marlon's handmaiden; however, he hasn't really given me any actual tasks. I don't think he expects me to do much of anything besides taking care of Mateo. Which I didn't mind; I would rather be the one caring for my son rather than have anyone else do it and be wondering all day if he was alright.

But while I was at school, I worried for him; I worried that he would be discovered by someone else. Or that Alex and/or Beatrice would say something, and they would hunt Mateo down, despite Marlon's promised protection. Marlon couldn't fight them all off.

Marlon snuck into my room last night to "make love" to me. It was different than it usually was because, at that moment, he truly loved and cherished everything I had to offer. It was surreal and I wasn't sure if I trusted it fully. However, I decided to give my wolf what she wanted and what she craved and she what she craved was Marlon.

As I got dressed for the day, I stared around my bare body. His markings were still on my back from his claws digging into me; he didn't mean to leave wounds on my skin. But he grew hungry with desire and deepened himself into me from my back with his claws. My nipples were swollen from his teeth; typically, I would have healed by now if I wasn't wearing the cufflink that diminishes my wolf's healing powers.

I could still feel his tender touch and kisses along the nape of my neck; my private areas were sore from him inside me, and I wondered how I was going to carry on the day without it bothering me. I stared in the mirror and looked at my features; I hardly recognized myself.

It was surreal what was happening to me; I went from a lifeless slave to a woman of desire. A woman that Marlon Roessler desires. I could feel my heart beating heavily against my chest and it nearly knocked the wind out of me. My wolf had to calm me down, telling me that I worked so hard to get to where I'm at and that this was only the beginning.

I could really make a difference here; it was all starting to come together.

I wrapped my hair up to hide the dark colors. I had to go to school wearing a disguise because dark-furred wolves weren't allowed in the noblemen's academy. If they were to catch me, I would be dead for sure. I told everyone it was for religious reasons, and they didn't question me or ask me to remove the hair wrapping; much to my relief.

I was excited to finally get out of the manor after weeks of being trapped here and tormented by those around me, including my own thoughts. However, I was going to miss Mateo while I was gone for the day. I had grown used to him being nearby and now I was going across town.

Marlon tapped on the bedroom door before entering; he was becoming more decent lately. I was still on the fence about trusting him, but I knew he was making an effort and I appreciated him for that.

"Almost ready?" He asked.

I nodded in response.

"Good, the boys just left. You can start going too," he told me.

I gave myself one last look before leaving the bedroom. I left Mateo in his crib because he was still sleeping, and I knew Marlon would come to collect him later on. He relieved Alex of his caretaker duties and Marlon was back to caring for Mateo while I was gone. I liked that idea better; I don't think either of us fully trusted Alex with Mateo, to begin with. Not to mention Alex basically revealed Mateo to be Marlon's son to Beatrice, Marlon's head maid.

I wondered what kind of punishment Alex was going to receive now; I knew it had to be something. There was no way Marlon was going to let that slide. That's probably why I haven't seen Alex around these last few days because he was afraid of what Marlon was going to do with him once he did see him.

I don't blame Alex for laying low.

"I'm making an appeal to the king," Marlon told me as we headed down the stairs.

I looked at him confused.

"What do you mean?" I asked.

"I'm writing an appeal stating that commoners should be allowed to hold slaves once again. Maybe it'll allow for some of the children to return home from the farms. Or maybe find homes."

I frowned.

That didn't make sense; the king was already suspicious of Marlon because someone informed the duke about Deonna and Mateo and the duke informed the king. They were able to stay under the radar because so far, it's just a rumor, but if Marlon goes ahead with the appeal, the king will know for sure that Marlon is involved with a slave.

Marlon chuckled as he read the horror on my face.

"It isn't against the law to appeal the king," he told me. "People do it all the time. He knows my dislike for holding slaves and knows that I would rather them not be around. If that means sending them back to the commoners, then so be it."

"But that would mean you'd have to send us back too," I told him. "To keep up that ruse of not wanting slaves around."

He was quiet for a moment; that's when the realization struck me.

"Is that what you want?" I asked, eyeing him carefully.

He sighed.

"No," he admitted. "But, if it's what I have to do, then so be it."

It was such a noble thing for him to do; I wanted to jump up and kiss him, but I couldn't right there. My wolf was fighting me though; telling me to kiss him and not let him go. Telling me that she doesn't want to leave the manor and that she wants to stay there with him. I had to fight to calm her down; I had to internally tell her that it was for the best.

I knew he was doing this to gain my trust and I was so appreciative of him.

I didn't say anything more, despite how loud my wolf was being. I didn't want to be late for school.

...

At school, I managed to keep my head down for most of the day. Everyone welcomed one another back; I stayed quiet despite a few students talking to me. I told Marlon that I would say the bare minimum and not make any friends here. It was for the best.

I didn't belong here, and we couldn't risk me getting caught.

I kept my nose buried in the books as the teachers taught their lessons; I scribbled down some notes in a notebook and did my assignments. They handed out homework and told me that I did a "nice job" in class.

I couldn't help but think: if only they knew.

I went out into the hallway as the day began to near an end; my locker was on the other side of the school, and I left some belongings in there from earlier. As I walked the crowded halls, I got a glimpse of Alex and Bob, both of which were flirting with some girls that were chuckling and twirling their long blonde hair at them.

I gasped at the sight of them; it's such a big school that I haven't really run into them yet since attending. I've got glimpses of them in the past, of course, but this was the closest I came to them. I was luckily able to turn my head before Alex's gaze found me; I could feel his eyes on the back of my head as I walked by. I was hoping he didn't recognize me.

He turned back to the ladies and continued his conversation with him; I sighed in relief as I continued making my way towards my locker.

I could hear the familiar voices of Odette and Moira, two of my "friends", from not far from me. I've been avoiding them because I ran out of excuses as to why I couldn't hang out with them after school hours, or why I don't keep in touch with them outside of school. The last time I saw them, Odette was a little too curious and was staring at my hair wrapping suspiciously. I managed to get out of there before she started questioning me more, but I was hoping she would have dropped it or forgotten about it by now. Marlon would kill me if he found out I was talking to and making friends at school.

"How did you get under my radar, sweetheart," a familiar male voice said from behind me.

I tensed as he placed his hand against the locker next to mine and leaned down towards me; he was facing my back and his tone was seductive and flirting.

"I thought I knew all new students; especially ones as gorgeous as you," he said, his tone darkening as desire took over him.

Without thinking about it I quickly turned around to face him so I could give him a piece of my mind; I felt disgusted to be hit on in a learning establishment and I would be treated with respect. But I was faced with a broad chest that nearly took me back.

I lifted my gaze to meet mine and my eyes widened; he jumped back startled as he took in my face. He gathered my features and my appearance, staring along my jawline and his eyes trailing around my hair wrapping and down my clothing. Then, his gaze met mine, fear beckoning him.

"Deonna?" Bob whispered hoarsely.

I opened my mouth to say something, but we were interrupted by Odette and Moira.

"Well, hello there," Odette said; her gaze was icy as she stared at my face. Suspicion was still on her expression; she looked over at Bob and gave him a small smile, fixing her hair behind her ear playfully. "Hey Bob," she said flirtatiously.

He was too stunned to say anything; he was still staring at me with dismay. He looked as though he was about to run away.

"You've been avoiding us," Moira said to me, standing on the other side of me with her arms crossed.

She also had an icy gaze in her eyes.

Odette turned her attention back to me and frowned.

"We don't like being ignored," Odette chimed in.

"We've been talking, and we have a feeling you've been hiding something," Moira said, her tone darkening as she stepped closer to me, closing the small gap between us. Odette did the same thing on the other side of me.

"And we think it has something to do with what's under that hair wrap," Odette said.

I could feel my heart sinking into my chest; Bob's eyes widened as he realized what was happening. He stared at both girls on each side of me, speechless.

Before he had the chance to do anything before, I had the chance to do anything, it was already too late.

"Let's just see what it is you are hiding," Odette finally said as she grabbed a piece of my hair wrapping and tugged on it.

The wrapping came loose and fell to the ground around me; my dark curls of hair fell messily around my shoulders and down my back.

Eyes widened as they took in my dark-haired features; they all took a step back as they stared at me. Everyone stopped in the halls. Everyone astonished. Everyone gasped.