Alessia’s POV
“I think we should stop” “What do you mean?” my heartbeat increased as he got up from the bed stark naked as the day as he was born. He started putting his clothes on I got up from the bed in hurry only to his pain as he had claimed my body in every way possible. “ugh” I groaned in pain a I fell down. I looked up at Oliver. He did not even bother to look my way or had the decency to help me. Nevertheless, I still got up and walked towards him “Don’t do this. You promised to be with me Oliver” Tears spilled down my cheeks as he avoided looking into my eyes. “Oliver” I shook him lightly. “What?” he snapped angrily as he glared at me. “How can you be selfish?” I gasped at his tone. This is not my Oliver. “Do you want me to die like the rest of your mate’s?” his eyes glared daggers in my direction. “You were not like this” I muttered. He smirked as he scanned me and that was the time, I felt cheap with the way he looked. MY hands tried to hide whatever they could of my body but it was no use. “Come on now, stop pretending to be modest” he smirked. “Besides, I have already seen it. Nothing enticing” “You bastard” my hand raised out of anger but he held it before I could slap him. “I am not among those who plays the card saying ‘its not you but me” he muttered. “How could you do this to me after everything” I glared at him as I wiped my eyes. I won’t give him the satisfaction of seeing me cry. “Don’t pin this on me. Both of us knows what happens when a mate marks you. I don’t want to have the same faith” he stated as he searched for his shirt. I walked behind him making not caring that I am naked. It doesn’t even matter at the moment. Stepping into the living room, he wore his shirt which we had thrown in our hurry to get to bed last night. “you said it does not matter. You will be with me till the end” I snapped angrily. He stopped and turned to face me “Seriously you cannot expect me to be with you. Come on now, I have got the taste” he licked his lips as he stared at me. His eyes which made my heart skip in the past, today they made my skin crawl. “There is nothing more you could offer baby” he smirked. “I hope you rot in hell Oliver” I cursed him. He rolled his eyes at me “The one who will mate you will definitely have the same fate Alessia” My eyes turned sad at the uncertain future. At the lonely life I have got ahead. No mate will want to be with me. I was lost in my thoughts and was startled when Oliver’s breath fanned my cheek. I took a step back “We could do one thing” he started. I did not want to get my hopes high. Now that I have seen his true color, I know he will not have anything good to say to me. My thoughts came true when he opened his mouth “I will stay with you on one condition” I gave him a look, “and what is that?” “Perhaps, you could be my mistress” once again he scanned me from top to bottom and made me feel cheap. “Don’t you dare” I warned him. “Why so angry?” he licked his lips as he suddenly placed his arm around my waist and pulled me closer to him despite my resistance. “Both of us know you sleep with every mate” he forced a kiss on me. “You could be my mistress and then you don’t have to run to every other guy who turns out to be your mate” he stated. “I will provide for you” he added increasing my anger with every passing second. Without wasting much time, I kneed him in the balls. He fell down right in front of me, groaning in pain. Leaning down to his level, I muttered in a low tone “You are no match to me Oliver. How dare you to give such a ridiculous offer to an Alpha’s daughter” He glared at me “You are nothing if you cannot even take the Alpha position” he stood up still clutching between his legs. “I will find someone who will be there with me no matter what the fate decides” I challenged him. He smirked “if you don’t find the guy to be with you, then you have to be my mistress” The audacity of him “Haven’t you got the taste already?” “What, can’t get enough of me” I smirked at him knowing his weakness. His eyes turned darker shade. He is my mate. We definitely have the attraction between us. Unfortunately, he was not in it for the whole part. “I will find a mate, better looking, most handsome with charming personality. You will be no match to him Oliver” I muttered. He scoffed “Only in your dreams Alessia” “You will see” I circled around him. “No one will want to be with you after they realise their fate” his looked pleased with him. “There will be an exception Oliver, for me” I stated. He scoffed “Get your head out of dream land. There is no such thing happening” “Six months” I stated as I stood in front of him. “What?” he gave me a confused look. “Within six months, I will find a mate who will be with me and rule this pack beside me” “I can’t wait to have you as my mistress, to do whatever as I please” he stared at me with eyes full of desire. “Not even in your dreams” I muttered through clenched teeth. “We will see” he glared right back at me before turning to leave. “Where do you think you are going” I stopped him. “Now what?” he looked annoyed. “I Alessia Romano reject you Oliver Crimson as my mate” He looked shocked and surprised at the same time. “Did you think that I would wait around for you to reject me?” I gave him an amused look. “You cannot be serious Oliver” I chuckled at the look on his face when I realized that I was right. “I am not a damsel distress who would sit around crying for you” my expression changed as I gave him a dark look. “I will walk out there with my head held high and find a man who is hundred times better than a guy like you” my eyes moved to his prized possession. It gave me immense satisfaction to insult him. “A guy like me” he glowered at me. “Well, you are too small, you could barely satisfy me” I shrugged my shoulder with a displeased look. “Alessia you…” I stopped him “I don’t have much time to waste Oliver. I have said what I have said. That is my view about you and your poor performance” He fumed angrily as I carried on “If there is nothing else, you may leave” I showed him the way out. With anger in his every stride, he walked towards the door. I stopped him at the exact moment. “There is one more thing” “Now what?” he snapped without even turning back. “You did not accept my rejection. Don’t let me think you are still interested in me” I stated. I was toying with his emotions. He was angry and extremely pissed off. He deserves every bit of it. “You wish” he scoffed. Turning around, there right at the entrance of my home, he accepted my rejection “I Oliver Crimson accept your rejection Alessia Romano” As we had not marked each other, the breaking of bond was not painful. It was like a pinch and nothing more. Looks like he had the same reaction because the next second he stepped out of my home without any pain on his face, as if he has not just accepted his mate’s rejection. Looks like I was the only one who gave my all to this relationship. Oliver on the other hand was in it only to sleep with me. It pains my heart every time a mate rejects me. I was the unlucky one among werewolves to have such cruel fate. Why would moon goddess subject me to this curse? Why was I mate less? My previous three mates died mysteriously. It was later found out through a pack witch that I was cursed and whoever mates with me will die. Word spread like wildfire. I became the laughing stock of my pack. Shaking out of my thoughts, I decided to get fresh and go to the pack house. Half an hour later, fully fresh, I stepped out of my house and walked towards the pack house which was just four streets down from my own house. As I walked pack members whispered behind my back. Some boldly pointed their fingers at me where as some ignored me. This was my life. I am Alessia Romano, warrior daughter of the pack’s Alpha bound to take over the Alpha position one day. “Hey babe” my childhood friend joined me half way. One look at my face and she realized what has happened. “That bastard” she cursed Oliver. “Leave it be Emma” I stated. “Alpha Alex is in it for another disappointment” she muttered. “Nothing new. He will get used to it” my voice low. “Fill me in so that I can make the bastard pay for putting that look on your face” Emma said to me. Immediately I schooled my expression and kept it neutral. She lets out a sigh “I will make sure Oliver regrets it” I said to Emma. “That’s my girl” Emma pulled me in a side hug. “Now let’s go, we have plans to make his life miserable” she looked excited. I chuckled and followed her knowing the day is surely going to be adventurous.Alessia’s POV“Alessia, Alpha Alex was looking for you” one of the pack members informed me the moment I stepped inside.Giving him a nod, I walked towards the office “I will meet you later babe” Emma left as I had to have this talk with dad privately.Knocking the office door, I wait for him to bid me entry.“Come in” I stepped inside and found him sitting on the sofa present in the office. Mom was sitting right beside him.“We heard that you rejected Oliver” dad started.When it comes to mates and taking over the position of the Alpha, I have always disappointed my dad. There is nothing I could do about it. After all destiny is not in my hands.“Well, he asked for it” I stated. I did not bother in giving any explanation.“I see” dad did not look too pleased. Even though he does not show his love openly, I know he cares for me.“What are you going to do next?” mom inquired as she sipped her morning tea.“I will find another mate who is way more smart and charming than Oliver ever cou
Alessia’s POV“What happened?” mom and dad walked out along with our guest who looked equally surprised.Getting up, I said “I encountered an unpleasant guest who has not changed one bit” “Alessia, apologize. That’s rude” dad chided me in a stern voice.My mouth dropped open at his order.“Dad, he started it” I pointed at Ezekiel who pretended to look innocent.I narrowed my eyes at him when he said “I merely did what you asked me for” “I asked you to leave me, but you dropped me instead” I said out loud so my parents could hear as well.“What exactly happened here?” It was Luna Ashley who gave us both a curious look.Before I could say anything, he interfered “Mom, she could not even carry herself in that gown. I was there at the right time to stop her from falling” Shrugging his shoulders as if it was not his fault, he continued “She asked me to leave her and so I did”“That was not very gentlemanly of you” his mom did not look pleased.“Alessia sweetie has dressed for us. You sh
Alessia’s POV“Mom and dad, you asked for me?” I walked in the office where mom and dad were waiting for me.“Come in Alessia sweetie” mom pats the bed beside her.“So, we have asked all the pack members to not reveal any of your mate’s identity till date. No one will know Oliver was you mate” dad informed me.“Why?” I frowned at him. I was not sure why he would do that.“Because Oliver is Ezekiel’s best friend and beta, we don’t want to give him any chances to spoil it for you. Also, it is in the best interest of both you and Ezekiel. Only then will you be able to develop a healthy relationship. If Ezekiel finds out then there is possibility that he might not like it”It was on the tip of my tongue that Ezekiel does not want that kind of relationship with me and he does not care. “I wanted to point out the Ezekiel is smart enough and must have tried to find out about my past. He is an Alpha’s son. So, he will definitely not stop into this bond complete blindly” I looked from dad to
Alessia’s POV“She is no one important. So, ignore her” before I could take a step further he added “It was my dad’s request. I had to obliged to get her in my car” he explained. Calm down, Alessia. You know the true nature of this relation. You are chosen mates. There is nothing wrong if he seems to be least interested. Squaring my shoulders, I stepped inside. The ten or so members who were present turned to me.There was one girl who stood up with a glint of dislike in her eyes. Great, not even a day and I already have someone who dislikes me.“Who are you?”“Were you invited?” She looked the same age as me. With her brunette hairs, she was a definite beauty. Her gaze was sharp as she took me in. As if measuring my worth to be Ezekiel’s chosen mate.“Hi, I am Alessia Romano” I looked towards Ezekiel. He was casually sitting on the sofa and not bothering to introduce me. Fine, this is how it is going to be.“I am Ezekiel’s chosen mate. If you were not informed before, I got an invite
Ezekiel’s POVThe new beginning seemed to be etched with new twists and turns. When I was thinking that now no one can come in between me and Alessia, there comes my best friend and beta Oliver Crimson.I have been obsessed with Alessia for as long as I remember. Now that she was within my grasp which is only increasing my desire to have her right beside me. I watched her encounter with Oliver. Even though they were talking in low terms, I could see how rude she was towards him. I was furious when Oliver bullied her. No one has the right to bully her other than myself. I can’t stand it.“Interesting” I muttered as I watched she finally stalked off. Oliver looked like he was challenging her or something. I need to find out what is their history while I was away. I dropped a message to Mark to background check what I just saw.“What is interesting?” Ellie stepped in beside me. “Nothing” was all I replied. Why doesn’t she get the hint that I am least interested in her. After losing my
Alessia’s POVEzekiel can be sneaky as fuck. What was all that about?He left me at the back of pack house a hot mess. Why would he even say something like that? I thought he was not interested in me?Looks like he is attracted to me but does not want to keep a relationship because he is not interested. He does not want to get attached. One thing I am sure about is that he is a playboy. Not even chase can hold a candle to him in that way.Make sure my appearance was okay, I went back to the pack house. Some of the old ladies were watching me with knowing looks. Ignoring their looks, I stepped inside.“Alpha is in serious mode today” my best friend Emma informed.“Is that so?” I frowned. “I am not sure why though” I murmured with an unsure look.“Let me find out” saying that, I went to dad’s office. I knocked and wait for them to bid me entry. Even though I am his daughter, sometimes it is not good to just walk in if he is in an important meeting. I have learned one important thing as
Alessia’s POV“Who do you think will mate your cursed daughter?” Alpha Cedric pointed at me with a disdained look. Until now, no one outright pointed out my flaw to my face. Except for Oliver, no one really had the guts to do it.Now here I am once again facing the same situation. Except for it did not come from my mate but from his own dad. Now I understand why dad wants me to be the Alpha and keep the safety.“With due respect Alpha Cedric, my daughter even though cursed as she is” my dad started in a cold yet restrained voice.“She is very beautiful and also strongest to handle any situation. She can beat any man from the neighboring packs including your son” dad had a proud smirk on his face. His words gave me some assurance.“She is no good if she cannot even give the pack a heir, Alpha Alex” I did not miss the insinuation he pointed at my biggest flaw.“You are right Alpha Cedric” I intervened.“I cannot give your pack the heir. If you are so much in need of a heir, I don’t have
Alpha Ezekiel’s POVI was in a bad mood as it is. The moment we reached the pack, I decided to go for a run. I was not in the mood to even look at dad right now. He had spoiled everything for me. What he did today was way out of line. “Ezekiel where are you going?” mom stops me as I was about to go towards the woods.“My wolf needs a run” I replied in a cold voice even though mom was not at fault.“Ezekiel, have you forgotten your manners?” dad snapped at me.I turned to face him “Do you realize what you have done today?” my voice held barely controlled anger.“We could have lost the chance to have their support, had I not stepped in. Both of us know that Alpha Alex would have cancelled the agreement today itself” I said calmly. To calmly for my liking.“Come on, nothing would have changed. All of us know your liking towards that cursed girl. Of course, it is not missed by her parents as well” he smirked.“Cedric, stop with the gloating” mom snapped at him.“Do you even want to see y
Alessia’s POV“Woah, what have we got here?” dad looked up the moment, I entered the office.I smiled “I found it injured on the pack territory. The vet has checked it. Once it is healed, I will let it fly back to wherever it came from” I explained.“Red tail hawk is rare to find” dad murmured as he tried to pet the hawk. That hawk looked at dad with its deep curious eyes. “There, he is not going to harm you” I pat it softly. It seems to understand me and relaxed when dad touched it.“It looks mesmerizing” dad commented as I took my seat and placed the hawk on the table.“How is everything going so far?” I asked as I took the reports from dad.“So, there was no foul play. Those children were truly attacked by the rogues” I muttered not pleased with the reports.“What happened about your meeting with the female Alpha’s?” he inquired. I explained everything that went down during my meeting and that from tomorrow I will be training these packs.“Alpha Sarah should not have attacked you
Alessia’s POV“That was a long day” Ezekiel muttered as he sat down on the edge of the bed.“You can say that” I let out a sigh.“So, how are you feeling?” he asked me.“I am feeling fine” I replied.“Do you think the curse is vanishing now that you have started healing?” he asked which I had been thinking since I woke up. “That thought did come to my mind, but I don’t know” I shrugged my shoulder in response.“I wish we had some way to find out” he murmured in a sad tone.“Hey” I held his hand.“Don’t worry. Everything is going to be fine” I assured him.“Hope so” was all he murmured.“What actually happened today?” he asked me.“Alpha Sarah was not ready to merge the packs. When I said that it I necessary, she said that I am a new Alpha and have no idea about taking care of pack”“So, you challenged her” he guessed it right.“I asked her if she is questioning my ability and strength, she said yes. That’s when I challenged her” I explained what went down at Luna Ava’s house.“You wo
Luna Ava’s POV‘I cannot believe it’ my heart constricted at the thought that he is here alive.“What, how?” I looked at him. Everything seems to fade away in the background. All that I could see is him. He is here physically alright.I walked up to him and touched him. I gasped when I realized that it is not just a figment of my imagination. That he is truly alive.“I don’t understand” I murmured.“Ava” he finally spoke and that’s when everything came back to me. The way I had fought against Jeremy to let me see him once. The aftermath of speaking up. Those painful days. My heartbreak and bleak life I lived.“Guards, go and patrol the borders. Make sure none of our pack members wander off too far in the woods” That’s when I snapped out of my daze and looked around. We have audience.Once the guards had left, now it was only me, Alpha Alessia, Alpha Ezekiel, Alpha Violet and Mi… I stopped. I cannot wrap my head around the fact that he is alive and standing in front of me. So many ques
Alessia’s POVI woke in an unfamiliar room.“Cherie” I snapped my head towards the sound.“Baby” I smiled at him.Without saying a word, he engulfed me in his arms. I let him hug me knowing he must have been worried. After sometime he moved back and gave me a concerned look.“How long was I out?” I asked.“Around twenty minutes or so” he replied in barely controlled anger.“I am fine” I squeezed his hand in assurance.“You were not waking up. Do you know how that makes me feel?” he snapped.“Why did you agree for the challenge with someone who don’t follow any values and rules?” he went on throwing questions one after the other.“What if something happened to you?” he snapped. I know he was not angry at me but at the situation that we are in.“Nothing happened” I said.He scowled at me “This is a serious matter. We need to call the council. This behavior is unacceptable” he shook his head at me.“Alpha Ezekiel, I know Alpha Sarah should not have attacked Alpha Alessia like that. I hop
Alessia’s POV“What is the meaning of this?” I growled as I saw the fresh red marks appearing on Luna Ava’s waist.“It’s nothing” she pushed my hand away.“It’s not nothing” I snapped barely controlling my anger. There is no mercy for someone who is cheating on his mate.“Mind you own business” Luna Ava grits her teeth when the pain was too much to bear.Seeing that, she is suffering and I getting angry won’t change the situation.I placed my hand on her stomach. I know I cannot ease the pain. For the next few minutes or so, she endured the pain silently. Every now and then gasping in pain. Silent tears fell down from the side of her eyes.After what felt lie eternity, she was able to sit up. But even that seems like a torture to her.“You okay?” I murmured softly as she got up.Letting out a sigh, she replied “I am fine” she muttered not making eye contact.“This is not your fault. You don’t need to hide your eyes from me” I placed my hand on hers in a comforting manner.She scoffed
Alessia’s Pov“What the hell are you doing here, Oliver?” I snapped as I took in the changes he had made to the lake.“Don’t you like it?” he asked ignoring my question.“Your Alpha asked you something” Ezekiel glared at him.“I made this barrier so that you can take a dip in the lake without any dangers” he carried on ignoring our questions. I fumed silently at his audacity to come here at my sanctuary and make the changes.I knew how to get rid of him. There was only one way. Ten minutes later, the guards arrived.“You asked for us Alpha?” they looked at me as I had mind linked them.“This lake is off limits to anyone except for Ezekiel and me. Henceforth, no one should wander around here. If they do, throw them in our cells. I will deal with them later” as I finished, I looked straight at Oliver.“Also clear this fencing. I don’t need one. This is my lake. No one will dare to come here and makes changes without my consent” I ordered them.“Make sure there is no scent remaining. It
Ezekiel’s POVHeat was something which cannot be escaped by anyone and same happened with Alessia. She went in heat when we least expected it. Her rose scent was so intense that I instantly got to know that she is in heat.She did suffer few hours before letting me break her heat. That was the moment I knew I would pledge my entire life to her. She put her faith in me with something so personal. I will never let her down. After her heat was broken, I helped her clean up and asked her to take a nap.I don’t know how long I stared at her before getting up and going downstairs to cook lunch. I mean she will be hungry once she wakes up.“Hey bro, what are you doing?” I got a call from Knox.“Mate duty” was all I replied.“Are you serious?” I heard another familiar voice.“Liam, what are you doing there?” I asked ignoring his whine.“I am here at Knox place and we have decided to go to the golf court. Are you joining us or not?” he asks.“I don’t think I will be able to join you guys as I
Alessia’s POV“You need to leave” Ezekiel murmured as he walked up to me.“Yeah” was all I could say as I looked at his red rimmed eyes filled with desire.After that Ezekiel spoke with his warriors to conduct today’s training and took me back to home. Mark appeared with a bike and gave the key to Ezekiel. I was thankful. This way, we will reach our home without any mishaps. The moment, I reached our home, Ezekiel unlocked the door. I straight away went upstairs with Ezekiel following closely behind me. When I entered our room, I wanted to be alone.“Cherie” he gave me a serious look.I shook my head at him “I have to do this alone” I murmured as his scent filled my senses. It was hard to control myself. Given the look on Ezekiel’s face, I am sure he is feeling the effects of my heat.“Ezekiel, it is not right for the both of us” I had already closed half the door.“Cherie, I can help you break the heat” he said to me.“I don’t think that is appropriate given that your eyes are flash
Alessia’s POVI woke to the urgent need to pee. When I tried to get up, there was an arm stopping me from getting up. Turning my head to the side, I looked and my breath left in a woosh.Ezekiel looked handsome and peaceful while he slept. There was no crease on his forehead. He looked relaxed. I turned around to fully face him. His scent lingered and filed my senses. The woody sandal wood smell was a breath of fresh air. I don’t know how long I laid there watching him.Instead of running out of the room in panic, I snuggled closer to him. The slight tightening around my waist, made me realize that he is awake. I leaned back and looked at him.“Good morning” I greeted him.” “Too early” he murmured in his deep baritone voice.I checked my phone timing and saw that it was four in the morning. There is still one and half hour before the training starts.“Hmm” I mumbled.After sometime, I reluctantly tried to get up. He did not let me go.“Baby, I need to pee” He pulled me closer and pl