DAMONI chuckled to myself as I stood up from the bed. Olivia's naivety makes me wonder if she has always been like that. I know she hasn't eaten since yesterday and already instructed the maid to get her something to eat after showing her to her room. I get that the way she was brought up shaped her life, I equally know that she's scared of voicing her opinion to me, of course, she's scared of me just like the rest of my people. But living with me isn't going to be all rosy for her, she will have to learn and get used to the new way of living around here. For some reason, I want to be soft on her and treat her well. After three years, I got to see someone who could act as a substitute for Nina since they are similar in so many ways. I'd have thought that they were from the same family if I hadn't known that Nina was from a more welcoming family where she was loved and cherished. That is not the case for Olivia. Although I see her as a subs
OLIVIA I rolled on the bed and opened my eyes as I felt a hot gust on my shoulder. I let out a loud squeal when I saw Alpha Damon seated comfortably right in front of my bed like he had been there, doing nothing but staring at me. When did he come here and why is he seated there? “I thought you were not going to wake up again” he mumbled after clearing his throat. I mentally facepalmed myself. I only wanted to rest a little but I ended up sleeping for long which I didn't plan to. “Good afternoon Alpha” I greeted, collecting myself. "Do you like your room? Is there anything you want to change?" he pointed out, ultimately disregarding my greeting. What more could I want when I already have a nice room? It's fully furnished with all the basic things I will need while I am here and two times larger than my storage room back in my uncle's house. I have never had a bed in my room but I do now, that's more than enough for me. I shook my head in reaction. "I am okay with the room, than
I sat down on my bed unsure of what to do with my time. Alpha Damon didn't waste his time with me, he left after instructing me to join him when it was time for dinner. I have been seated in the same spot for thirty minutes, I haven't seen anything as boring as that. What am I supposed to be doing with my time during the day? I will get weary if I continue this routine daily, I am not used to such a privilege, and having worked all my life, it feels like a crime to have this kind of liberty. It'd be better if I am allotted something to do, no matter how tangible it might be. Sincerely, I am also scared that if others find out about me being an omega, they might feel cheated that I do nothing but eat and sleep in the tower. A lot of things that I have gone through were supposed to make me stronger but I can't get rid of the overly sensitive part of me. Hurtful words get to me than physical torture. The thought of that happening made me feel frightened. I don't want to go through s
After Claire left, I began cleaning my neat room, scattering and arranging them back to take my mind off everything. I did the same thing till evening, Zania entered as I was at it “Good evening mistress” she greeted upon seeing me. She came at the right time, I need some company right now even though we are not going to say anything to each other. “Evening” I replied monotonously. “Are you okay?” she asked, noticing that I wasn't looking okay. I nodded my head in response and sat down on the bed. “If you don't have anything doing, can you please stay with me for a while?” I appealed. “I would have loved to but the Alpha demands your presence, it's time for dinner. You are asked to join him in his chamber” she informed me. I had forgotten that Alpha Damon asked me to join him when it was time for dinner. I sighed and bit my lip as I made my way to stand up. “Thank you” I emitted, we both walked out of my room with her following me till I was in front of Alpha Damon’s door as i
By the time I got to my room, a sigh left my mouth. The image of Alpha Damon glancing at Claire in enthusiasm and trust earlier wouldn't get out of my head. How could he trust her when she was just putting on an act? But then again, Claire looked so innocent, that anyone would think that she couldn't hurt a fly. I would have thought so too if I hadn't met her just yet. I hopped on my bed and covered myself with the cloak while jiggling my head to get rid of the thoughts in it. Maybe, just maybe, things will get better after I sleep and wake up….Next morning… I woke up to the sound of movements in my room to see Zania tidying up the room. “Good morning mistress” she greeted. Sitting up on the bed, I sleepily stretched myself and nodded my head at her. “Is this part of what you are to do too? If I can't clean my room by myself, what should I be doing?” I gawked at her in a displeasing manner. “Alpha Damon instructed me to, you don't have to do anything, mistress. All you need to
OLIVIAI took a quick glance at Alpha Damon and smiled bitterly at him. He must be so close to Claire for him to know her this much. If they have such a good relationship, why did he bring me here to be left in the middle of all this? “Are you okay?” I heard Alpha Damon’s soft voice that brought me back to ogling at him. I smiled at him again, but this time around, it was with a nod. I adjusted the tray of food in front of me because of my sudden loss of appetite. I wasn’t expecting myself to be in this situation. When he sees Claire as an angel, what can I say to convince him that he is being played and manipulated by her, since that is what she is very good at? “Are you not going to eat again? You barely touched your food, you did the same thing yesterday,” he accentuated. I did not think he would notice such menial things. I couldn’t eat yesterday because I was not comfortable. I flat out felt ignored by the dining, and Claire’s glares were almost choking me to death. I lost
I peeked at him to see him leering at it without averting his gaze. He wasn’t having that Enraged look on his face anymore, he was gawking at it with softness and longing.He must’ve missed the Luna dearly, if this belongs to her then, she is lucky her mate still thinks about her and longs for her even after three years have passed. Up till this moment, I do not know what happened to the Luna. Karen once mentioned that her death wasn’t ordinary. There was a case, but what was it? How did she end up dead and why did those rumors about Alpha Damon disassociating himself from other females after the Luna’s death keep spreading? I shouldn’t be curious about it since it has nothing to do with me, but my inquisitiveness got to me. There were also rumors about the Luna dying because of Apha Damon. But if that was the case, he wouldn’t be staring at her belongings with such a gaze. For the first time since I got here, I could finally read him. He didn’t hide his emotion, or maybe he got
I glanced at Claire and then at Zania, who nodded her head at me. Without uttering a word, I began moving towards Claire, who was already walking out of my room. She was mad. I could tell from the way she spoke to me earlier and the way she was walking away. I couldn’t keep up with her pace. Claire is tall. She is a beautiful definition of a perfect creation. I am nowhere compared to her with my short legs. “Are you stupidly this slow or you are trying to make me talk?” Claire flared. She stopped and turned to look at me. How is she expecting her to walk when she is so fast? At least, I know the road to Alpha Damon’s quarters. It doesn’t matter if she gets there before me, but then, I am trying to avoid a lot of things that will bring problems to me.She is the last person I want to get on her nerves. I know my presence riles Claire up, but there is nothing the both of us can do about it.I do not have anywhere else to go to and she can’t send me away. “I’m sorry,” I apologized an
OLIVIAI took a deep breath and adjusted the mask on my face as I stood in front of the tower. My eyes roamed around the huge and mighty securities and I subconsciously snickered. It has been years, but it still felt like everything happened yesterday. I remember being thrown out and pushed around by these same people who are now bowing right in front of me as a welcome to the same tower I was sent away from. I know they acted on instructions, but they could have treated me better. “Miss Hunter?” my eyes moved up the seconds my name escaped one of the securities’ mouths. “Yes, I am here to see the Alpha,” I said without missing a tone. There was no need for me to. “Please, come with me. He has been waiting for you,” he answered, motioning me to enter the tower. I took a deep breath, hoping to steady my heart as it pounded wildly in my chest, betraying me with every beat. I was wearing a mask, and that was supposed to be my armor tonight. He wouldn’t know me. He wouldn’t see past
OLIVIAThe sweet relief of the cool evening breeze caressed my skin. I could feel the gentle prickles of goosebumps as the breeze raised the fine hairs on my arm. I closed my eyes, letting the soothing sensation wash over me, and I felt my worries drift away in the breeze. “Are you sure you are okay with going out without your mask?” Kate asked. I shrugged my shoulders, walking as steadily as I could. “It's evening. I bet no one will recognize me,” I inferred. Although it wasn’t late in the evening, anyone would find it difficult to recognize me and even if they did, they wouldn’t find out about my identity as the mysterious and popular young lady who is currently a hot topic in the pack. It is important to choose a special day for such an announcement. That way, I will get to see the reactions on their faces when they know who I am. “Did you get the name of the place?” I inquired. Kate slightly bobbed her head, turning her attention to me. I am working on a case of a pup who we
OLIVIAI dropped the papers on the table, grabbed a drink, and gulped it down my throat before taking a seat. Funny how three years passed by in a blur after giving birth to my triplets. It’s been three years of formidable survival, three years of working, learning, and taking care of my kids. I worked myself up to be where I am today and I am grateful I decided to learn something new years back. As I picked up the papers again with the intent to get back to work, my assistant pushed open the door to my small study, revealing herself “You got over fifteen meeting requests today, Miss Hunter. Should I prepare an appointment with them?” Kate asked. I relaxed on my back and creased my forehead in exhaustion. “Right now, I am juggling multiple cases.” I can’t take more for now, please” I implored. Three years ago, everyone looked down on me for being a rogue whore, for getting pregnant without a mate. People insulted, harassed, and denied me opportunities and work. But right now, I
DAMONThree years on>>>I dropped the papers in my hand and sat down on the chair, picking up the cup of water on the table. The past three years have been a nightmare; living with Hazel and also with Olivia’s disappearance. These past years, I have searched for her everywhere in the entire pack, but it seems she vanished into thin air. No single news about her, nothing! Her family does not care if she is dead or alive and I feel guilty knowing that she left because of me when I promised to protect her. I want to see her, to know how she is doing, to see how grown has become. She is no longer the teenager I lived with anymore since she will be turning 22 in a month. I long for her presence. I can’t even tell if she is doing fine, wherever she is or not. I took Hazel’s conduct for three years for good health. Now that I am all healed, there is no reason for me to keep her with me anymore. It’s high time I got rid of her. Everyone complains about her antics, she does as she please
OLIVIATWO MONTHS LATERI dropped the bucket in my hand as I rushed to get Aria, who was crying. I picked my baby girl in my hand and cooed her to stop her from crying, but she wouldn’t. I bit my lips and slowly sat down to breastfeed her. She just woke up from sleep so she is hungry and needs to be fed. The second she started sucking on it, she stopped crying immediately. I sighed, turning to look at Aiden and Asher, her brothers who were thankfully still sleeping. These past two months have not been easy, with me trying to take care of three kids at the same time while also working to provide for us. And when they all decide to wake up with cries, I have to pause my work to take care of them first, like right now. “What the hell are you doing sitting down, Olivia? Do you think that you are here to relax?” my boss asked, startling me with his presence. I was praying not to get caught today, but I guess I couldn’t avoid it. I sprang up on my feet, holding Aria close to me. “I am
DAMONI woke up to the weight on my hurting arm. Right beside me was Hazel placing her head on my arm while she was sleeping. I groaned and pushed her away as I sat down on the bed with a scowl on my face. She turned around and smiled the moment her eyes met mine. “A beautiful morning to you, Damon,” she greeted. I got out of bed, trying all I could to restrain myself from dragging her out of my bed and out of my room. “I told you not to crawl into my bed when I am already asleep. Do you want me to repeat that I don’t like it when people come into my room without my permission?” I polled. Like I expected, she shrugged her shoulders and laughed. Her laughter was one of the most annoying sounds I have ever heard and if I could, I would stop her from laughing like a maniac, but right now, there is nothing I can do other than to watch her. “You should stop saying that, Damon. What will people say if you keep saying that you don’t want your mate in your bedroom? I am your Luna, rememb
My lips quivered as the security grabbed me roughly, yanking me to my feet with a firm grip on my arms. Before I could regain my balance, they shoved me backward, making me stumble.I teetered on the edge of falling, but someone thankfully supported me. My baby would have been in danger if I had fallen terribly.“Olivia?” I heard a familiar voice, but I was too perplexed to turn back and by the time I did, I saw Zania standing right behind me with a surprised expression on her face.“Please don’t come back here. You are no longer the Alpha’s mistress, and we also have no reason to treat you with respect,” the security reminded me. It’s okay to choose his mate over me since the mate bond can’t be severed, but what about our baby? Shouldn’t he have at least given me the chance to tell him about it? “Are you okay?” Zania asked as she turned me around to face her. I felt awful and the feeling of abandonment settled in the pit of my stomach.I was angry and blamed myself for thinking that
OLIVIA’s POV My lips quivered as I stared at the physician in shock, unable to say anything. If I am truly pregnant, how am I supposed to cope? What am I going to do with an unwanted pregnancy when I have no one to take care of me? “From the look on your face, I guess you are just finding out that you are pregnant,” the physician said, looking at me while I shook my head. “You should know,” he informed, “that if you decide to keep this pregnancy, society will brand you as a rogue whore and disregard you. People like you will be avoided, and you are too young to be a mother at your age.” I held my hands together under the table as my mind wandered to so many things while I was trying to hold back my tears. Alpha Damon is happy with his mate. Will he believe me if I inform him of my pregnancy? Or will he tell me to get rid of it? “And if you still want to keep the pregnancy, I will advise you to let the father know. It might make it easier for you,” the physician added and my shou
OLIVIA’s POV‘There is no need to keep you around, Olivia’ Those words kept playing in my ears in an unhealthy manner. I tried to process what he just said to me from another angle that would be in my favor, but his words were too clear, perplexing me for over a minute. “I only kept you here for my sake and our agreement has expired,” Alpha Damon pronounced, throwing me off guard with his sudden coldness towards me. I thought that he would never show me this side of him that people talk about and fear, but I was wrong. The look on his face right now screams irritation and a burning anger that he does not want to let out just yet. “I advise you to go out there and search for your mate. It’s high time you left because I don’t want to be seeing you around here anymore. It will make Hazel uncomfortable,” he added. For the first time in my life, I felt my heart shatter. I stumbled backward as Alpha Damon pushed me out of the way and left with his supposed mate.Just within two months