Mia's POV
“I’m going to send you to be a camp whore.” Luna Helena’s icy voice came from above me.
My hand was propping up a chair leg. Luna Helena stood on the chair, adjusting a painting.
Her words made me flinch, causing the chair to wobble. Luna Helena almost fell.
“Steady, you idiot!” she snapped. “Are you trying to break my neck?”
The chair was crushing my hand, but I didn’t dare to make a sound.
She spent a few more moments adjusting the painting before stepping down from the chair and off my hand with a satisfied hum.
Blood drippled down from my hand. I quickly hid my hand behind my back and wiped the blood on my apron.
Luna Helena would get mad if she saw the blood.
Making Luna mad... was terrifying.
“Where was I? Oh, right, the camp whore.” Luna Helena walked over to the sofa, sat down, and crossed her legs.
“Tomorrow Alpha Draven will arrive at our pack. He is travelling from pack to pack to select his future Luna. Our pack is the next. It is a huge event for the whole family. Watch yourself around the noble guests, you hear me?! After your sister is married, you’re not staying here. Pack your things and go to the border. The soldiers have been waiting a long time for some relief.”
She said it like she was sending me off to school, not to be fucked by hundreds of men.
My voice was trembling, “...But why...?”
“WHY?!” Luna Helena slammed the table, her voice sharp and piercing. “You dare to ask why?! You’ve been freeloading off our family for long enough! Your whore mother abandoned you. Who raised you for 18 years? Now you’re grown, and I want you to do something for the family. Do I need a reason?!”
I hung my head, shaking with fear.
This was my sin.
My mother was a prostitute. She seduced my Alpha father, making him cheat on Luna Helena. After I was born, mom left me on the doorstep and went missing.
My existence was proof of my father’s infidelity.
Everyone in the Dark Fang Pack hated me.
“...Luna Helena,” I said through tears, mustering my courage, “you don’t have to worry. After my sister gets married, I won’t stay here. I already have a boyfriend. If you and Alpha agree, we can get married anytime, and I’ll move out forever...”
Forever away this dark hell.
But Helena sneered, “Did I raise you just so you could happily get married and have children?”
My heart sank.
“I don’t care if you have a boyfriend!” she said coldly. “The border is unstable lately. Soldiers are rebelling. Sending you there might calm them down and solve a big problem for me and your father. What good does your marriage do for us? I’d have to pay for your wedding!”
Tears streamed down my face and dropped on the back of my hand, stinging the wound.
I wanted to tell her I didn’t need her to pay for the wedding.
Marcus and I loved each other deeply. Even without money, we could marry anytime.
But Luna Helena didn’t give me a chance to speak.
“What are you still doing here? FUCK OFF!” she yelled. “Alpha Draven will arrive at anytime. I can’t have our noble guest see a rat like you around here! Get lost before I slap you!”
I stumbled out of the room.
On the way, I passed many maids and servants. They all saw my tear-streaked face but no one stopped to ask what had happened. They just looked at me with gloating eyes.
I was the whore’s daughter. The pack’s target.
Seeing me cry made them happy.
The only person in the Dark Fang Pack who truly cared about me... was my Marcus.
Marcus was only a low-ranking soldier, but he had the purest, kindest soul.
I had to tell him about Luna Helena’s decision. Maybe he could take me away, and I could escape the fate of being a camp whore.
Marcus lived in the packhouse. I had a key to his room. So, when I reached his door, I went straight in.
There were two people on Marcus’s bed, their naked bodies entwined.
Marcus was shirtless, his pants down to his knees, and he was rocking his butt passionately. Under him was a beautiful woman, her legs wrapped around his waist, moaning in a loud voice.
They were having sex.
My boyfriend Marcus and my sister Veronica, Luna Helena’s daughter, were having sex.
I stood frozen, too stunned to speak anything.
Marcus saw me first. He quickly pulled out of her and covered himself with a sheet.
“Mia?!” he gasped.
Veronica lay back, still breathing heavily.
She glanced at me, then giggled. “Mia, what are you doing here? Changing our sheets?”
I trembled, looking at her.
Fear of Veronica and Luna Helena was in my genes, so I murmured, “...Yes.”
“Then what are you standing there for?” Veronica smiled. “Get these dirty sheets away. Hurry.”
Biting my lip, I stepped closer. The strong smell of sex suffocated me. I crouched by the bed, tears streaming as I pulled at the sheet.
Veronica suddenly burst into laughter.
“Oh fucking hell!” she laughed, pounding the bed so hard that it shook. “Isn’t Marcus your boyfriend? You just saw us having sex and are still going to change our sheets? You are even a bigger wuss than I thought! No wonder no man loves you!”
Mia's POVI stared at her, tears streaming down my face.Veronica knew Marcus was my boyfriend.Then why did she sleep with him?And most importantly, wasn’t Veronica trying to be Alpha Draven’s Luna?Even someone like me knew Alpha Draven.He was the uncrowned king of the Northern world, with all the smaller packs bowing to him.He had more wealth and power than we could possibly imagine.“You’re probably wondering why I’d pass on Alpha Draven and choose your boyfriend instead?”Veronica sat up casually from the bed, not bothering to cover her perfect body, and smiled at me.“Sure, Alpha Draven has power and wealth. But, I’ve heard he’s incredibly ugly and a total sex perv.”“...Sex perv?” I murmured.“Yeah. He had 8 wives, and every one of them died in his bed. Either his dick is as big as a bull’s, or it’s covered in barbs, or he just likes beating women in bed. I’m sure he’s a psycho old man. A lady like me can’t marry a grandpa.” Veronica made a disgusted face. “I needed to find
Mia’s POVA wave of shame drowned me.I followed a stranger to his hotel, let him touch me, but in the end, he didn’t want me either.Veronica’s words echoed in my mind: No wonder no man likes you.“What’s wrong?”His voice turned hoarse, his blue eyes staring at my tear-streaked face.I shook my head, sobbing and trying to push him away, but he grabbed my wrist.“Stop crying.” He commanded.Then he pinned me back down on the bed, his body on mine.This time, his actions were gentle.“Gentle isn’t my thing,” he whispered in my ear, one hand moving up my thigh. “But I’ll try it tonight.”He lowered his head and kissed me again.This kiss was deep and gentle this time.Then he pulled off my bra and grasped my breast, his thumb circling my nipple. I gasped, feeling my nipple harden almost immediately, a jolt of electricity running through my body.He slapped my butt, “Spread your legs.”I bit my lip, feeling a bit ashamed. But he was strong and domineering, giving me almost no chance to
Mia’s POVAlpha Draven ignored Luna Helena completely.He stared at me, his eyes cold and commanding.I looked back at him in a daze, my mind racing to comprehend the situation.So, the man who took my virginity last night was…Alpha Draven?!My sister Veronica’s possible fiancé?! God! She would kill me if she ever found out!And Alpha Draven was as hideous and frightening as the rumors said… Although his cock was indeed absurdly huge…“Alpha Carl.”My handsome savior spoke up in a freezing voice.“I’ve visited some packs, but never have I seen their Luna shouting and hitting people the moment I walked in. Your welcome ceremony is indeed unique.”Helena was too terrified to say a word.My father took a deep breath and forced a smile, “My deepest apology, Alpha Draven... The living room is ready with refreshments. Please, come in.”Draven snorted and strode towards the living room. 6 soldiers followed him, each as tall and muscular as their Alpha. My father and Marcus looked like teenag
Mia’s POVEveryone looked at him in shock.“What do you have to say to her?” Veronica shouted angrily, “She is a sneaky little slut! You must have been fooled by her last night—”“Silence.” Draven said coldly.Veronica shut her mouth abruptly, looking as if she just got slapped.My father quickly stood up, bowing and smiling apologetically at Draven, “The thing is…Mia lost her mother when she was little, so she lacks proper education. I am afraid that she might offend you…”Draven frowned impatiently. The soldier behind him snapped, “The Alpha has already asked you to leave.”My father’s family shuddered. No one dared to argue, and they hurriedly left. Veronica shot me a venomous glare before leaving.The door closed. And Draven said to me with a nod:“Sit.”I glanced at him and cautiously moved toward a nearby chair. But he clicked his tongue impatiently and pulled me onto his lap.Burying his head into my shoulder, he took a deep breath, letting out a satisfied sigh.I blushed, snea
Mia’s POVI went back to my room in the basement and began packing absentmindedly.I didn’t know why one I was going to choose, but whether it was the border or Full Moon Pack, I needed to pack my stuffs.I didn't have much things—just a few old, patched dresses, which I folded neatly together. I only had the shoes on my feet, so there was no need to pack those. I had no suitcase, but my things could fit right into a bag.Finally, I carefully took out a pair of gold earrings from my pillowcase and examined them under the dim light.They were placed on my cradle when they found me on the doorsteps. The earrings were the only thing that my mom left me.I always hoped that one day, these earrings would help me find my birth mother.“Hey, Mia!”Loud laughter came from the doorway.Startled, I turned to see several maids gathered, grinning at me maliciously.“Look who it is, our rising star!” Jenny giggled, making the face.“…What do you mean?” I asked.“Stop hiding! Marcus told us everyth
Mia’s POVI stared at him in shock.He didn’t want me to hang his clothes, but wanted me to be his date for tonight’s party?!These people had always been mean to me, never even taking a serious look at me.Why is he being so nice tonight?I tried to pull my hand back, but he held on tight, his gaze hot on me. “Why haven’t I seen you in the Dark Fang pack before? What’s your name?”That’s when I realized—he didn’t recognize me at all.“Elijah!”His friends came rushing over. A curly-haired girl glared at me and snapped at Elijah, “What are you doing? You are supposed to be Veronica’s date! She is going to be mad when she gets here!”Elijah rolled his eyes. “So what! Let her be mad. I am so sick of Veronica’s princess attitude. Besides, she’s not as pretty as this lady right here.”The curly-haired girl stomped her foot. “Veronica is the Alpha’s daughter! Who the hell is this nobody?!”I was surrounded by these rich kids, sweating nervously.“Look at her dress, her aura. She has gotta
Mia’s POV“Th-Thief?”I stared at her in shock.This dress was clearly a gift from Alpha Draven! How could it be Veronica's?“I-I didn't!” I raised my trembling voice, trying to explain. "This dress is mine!""LIAR!"Veronica yanked up my skirt, revealing my worn-out shoes, and shouted:"Look at your filthy, old shoes! If you could afford an expensive dress like this, why not get decent shoes to match? And those cheap gold earrings? They don't go with a dress like this! Anyone with taste knows that you should at least wear diamond!"My face turned red with anger as I glared at her."So, this dress is definitely stolen!" Veronica declared loudly.The guests looked at me with suspicion, whispering words like "whore" and "thief."My anger and frustration grew.I clenched my fists and cried back, "I didn't steal it! It was a gift from Alpha Draven!"The moment I mentioned his name, my heart raced.The room went silent, then erupted in laughter.The rich boys shook their heads, the girls r
Mia’s POV“Y-You gave it to her?” Veronica gasped in horror. “How is that possible?!”My Alpha parents and all of Veronica’s friends looked at me with shock and disbelief, as if they just knew me this very day.Draven glared at her, a storm looming in his dark eyes. “Are you questioning me?”Veronica's legs went soft, and she nearly collapsed in fear.She wouldn't dare question Draven. After a moment, she stammered, “I-I must have mixed it up. There’s a dress just like it in my closet.”“Impossible, ” said the soldier behind Draven’s back.I recognized him as the one who gave the dress to me and helped me snatch the earring back from the mean maids.“When I bought this dress, the shop assistant assured me that there is only dress like that in the whole world and Miss Mia is wearing it right now.” he turned to Veronica with cold eyes. “If that is the case, how could you have one exactly like it?”Draven smirked. “Are you sure, Adam?”“Absolutely certain, Alpha. I know nothing about fas
Camille’s POVAfter I said that, I bit my lip nervously and waited.A moment of silence later, Aunt finally spoke, her voice carrying a tone of cold reproach:“This is your second failure, Camille. Last time, when you said you’d have that whore’s daughter die of a high fever, I thought you’d succeed. But instead, she became even more intimate with Alpha Draven. And now, you’ve failed again. Should I trust you a third time, Camille?”My body trembled with shame and anxiety.I gripped the phone tightly and blurted out, “Of course! Please trust me one more time! This time, I’ll definitely succeed in killing Mia!”Aunt snorted softly, “What’s your plan?”I had already thought of a thorough plan before making the call, just needing someone to help me execute it.“That girl is a slut, she loves fooling around with men outside, and Draven has already s
Mia’s POVTears blurred my vision as I looked at him, waiting for his reaction.Part of me hoped he would rush over and hold me tight, telling me he loved me too.But the miracle didn’t happen.After a moment, his voice came again, cold as ice: “Don’t ever let me hear those words again.”My heart shattered.More tears streamed down my face as I cried in despair, not daring to make too much noise.“Stop it!” he said harshly. “This is what you signed up for! I made it very clear before bringing you here, you can't fall in love with me, we only have a physical relationship, it's better for both of us!”I looked at him through my tears, saying nothing.He let out a breath, looking even more agitated, and said coldly, “Think about it. If you really want to ignore the terms, there seems to be only one way to solve this problem—”“No!” I
Mia’s POVMy mind went blank.Shit. How did I forget about Camille? She would never miss a chance to drive a wedge between me and Draven!The thing I tried so hard to hide was laid bare so bluntly.I'm done for.I felt cold all over, struggling to lift my head and look at Draven.He was staring at me too, his deep eyes brewing a storm.“A man?” He said in a low, dangerous voice, still looking at me. “What’s his name?”“Lady Camille didn’t say. She said if you want to know more, she’d be happy to come in and describe the situation in person—”BANG!Draven grabbed a glass and smashed it on the floor, the sound of shattering glass making me shiver.“Tell her to fuck off!” he roared.The guard didn’t need to be told twice, he immediately turned and left the room. All the servants filed out, leaving the two of us
Mia’s POVI froze in place, awkwardly looking at him.… I didn’t expect him to see through my identity so quickly.Seeing me remain silent, Osborn’s expression grew even darker, and he sneered, “I heard Alpha Draven brought a mistress back from outside. So, it’s you?”“That’s right.” I took a deep breath, feeling very humiliated. “I know you look down on mistresses. So there’s no need for us to keep talking.”With that, I turned to leave, but he grabbed me again.“What’s so great about Alpha Draven?” he scoffed. “Don’t you know he’s had 8 dead wives? And yet you still dare stay by his side?”“Those were his wives. I’m not his wife. What’s there to fear?”He stiffened. “You have a point. But since you’re Alpha Draven’s mistress, why are you helping that woman named Ver
Mia’s POV“Why are you here?” I blurted out.Seeing the surprise on my face, Osborn grinned. “I told you we'd meet again.”But I never imagined we’d meet under these circumstances!“Wait, are you the owner of this antique shop?” I asked in disbelief.He shrugged, leaning against the windowsill with his arms crossed. “Do you think I am?”I looked him up and down, suspicious. He looked like a nobleman. But every noble I knew was arrogant and cold, looking at me like trash. None of them were as approachable as Osborn.After a pause, I hesitated. “You can’t be, right? Aren’t you just a chauffer? How could you afford to own an antique shop like this?”He suddenly laughed.“You’re right, I am just a chauffer!” He stood up straight, smiling warmly at me. “This shop belongs to my master, House Longford. I help out sometime
Mia’s POVTo my surprise, a middle-aged man in a suit walked into the store. He had an air of elegance and grace.“Mr. Black?”Camille seemed to know him. She seemed shocked. “What are you doing here?”The man named Black gave Camille a polite nod and said, “The owner of this store heard what happened. He sent me here to ensure Miss Mia and her friend have a pleasant shopping experience.”The owner of this store?I blinked in surprise.I thought Camille owned this store. Was I wrong?And why would this mysterious owner stick up for me?“Mia, what’s going on?” Veronica whispered to me, sounding confused. “Do you know this Black guy? And what’s all this about a owner?”“I don’t know him... and I have no idea what’s happening.” I was just as confused.Could this store belong to Draven?But if it did, Li
Mia’s POV“There... there is one more special gown. Perhaps you’ll like it!”The clerk hurried to the back of the store.Moments later, she returned with a mannequin wearing a vintage gown.My eyes lit up, and so did Veronica’s.The gown was a deep, rich purple, adorned with countless pearls and diamonds, like the brightest stars in the night sky. The skirt was embroidered with intricate gold patterns, telling a tale of ancient and mysterious legends. Every stitch and thread exuded an indescribable elegance, like a serene noble waiting for her arrival.“This is our prized possession, once owned by a famous dancer.” The clerk’s voice was soft and warm, as if breathing life into the gown.Veronica’s face flushed with excitement.She didn’t even bother to try it on before shouting, “This is it! I want it!”All the clerks sighed in relief, and I felt a w
Mia’s POVAfter that incident, there were only three days left until the masquerade ball.I hadn’t forgotten my mission to help Veronica win the nobles' favor at the ball. With time running out, I took Veronica to the fanciest boutique in the Full Moon Pack as soon as I was able to get out of bed.We arrived at the boutique, and the display window was filled with sparkling jewelry and gorgeous evening gowns, almost calling out to us.But as we got closer, the clerk at the door gave us a disdainful look, like we were two obnoxious flies.“Sorry, ladies, this is a members-only store. Do you have a membership?” The clerk’s voice was cold and uninterested.He looked us up and down, clearly confident that people like us wouldn’t have a membership.I felt a bit flustered. I didn’t know this store required a membership. When I asked Lia where to get a dress, she just told me this store was the best c
Mia’s POV"Spy? Are you kidding me?"I was stunned.This was the most ridiculous accusation I'd ever heard!But it was an effective one because if they believed it, not only would Laura go unpunished, but I'd be executed!Camille was both clever and ruthless."Just because I killed a hunting dog, you think I'm a spy? That's absurd!" I cried, my voice shaking. "That dog was about to bite my neck. Was I supposed to stand still and let it?""It's not the killing of Betty that makes us suspicious. It's your secrecy," Camille sneered, her malice plain. "Why didn't you tell us you had no wolf?""Because I really don't...""Then how did you kill Betty? Betty could take down a young bear on her own!"I started sweating. I didn't even know what had happened!Why did my wolf suddenly appear and disappear? I couldn't explain it myself!"Enough!" Veronica suddenly snapped. "You're accusing Mia of being a s