Roberta's POV:
Happiness, a never attaining illusion that I had deceived myself into thinking I had finally attained. But such was never the tale of the pack reject. How did I get here where all I can do is watch my mate be happy in the arms of my cousin with everyone applauding them. Even the room that I was given, the first I ever owned, was being turned inside out as Charlotte stood guard for her minions to tear everything apart. But when a maid grabbed my most prized possession and I tried to rescue it, a hot slap was delivered and I could do nothing but take the hits from the one I once called my sister. The hits stopped and I heard Charlotte screaming at someone to get the f*** out. Whoever this stranger was, he didn't say anything to her but placed a hand on my face. Instant relief flooded my system. “I said, who the hell are you and what right do you have to interfere in my affairs?!" Charlotte screamed at the man whose presence screamed power. I did not know who this man was but I knew it was best not to mess with him. The man finally stood up from where he was crouched in front of my fallen body. Every part of my body hurts. Not to mention that I haven't been allowed to eat anything that was prepared in the palace. Charlotte's order. The royal family who if I was being honest only tolerated my presence did nothing to stop her. And she forbade me from leaving the pack house. Until she did this, that is. “Your tongue seems to want an escape from you, perhaps it is your head I should take for a souvenir?" The strange man said to Charlotte who choked on air in apparent shock at the audacity of his words. I looked around to see that the maids were gone and then Charlotte stormed out in anger. I had completely forgotten that I was in the company of the strange man until he spoke to me. “Are you alright? Can you stand?" The man said to me and I tried to get up, the starvation from the past few days was catching up with me with speed. I felt warm hands wrap under my knees and back, then I was lifted and placed on a seat that managed to survive Charlotte and her cohorts. There was commotion outside the door which opened to reveal a very irritated Charlotte and Adrian Elijah, my moon blessed, in tow with her. The sight of the both of them together still tore at my heart. The most unexpected thing happened next, Elijah turned on Charlotte and slapped her hard. So hard that she fell to the floor. “My sincerest apologies, Alpha Narcisse. Please forgive her impudence and disrespect. I will ensure that she is properly punished for this." Elijah said to the strange man whose eyes flashed dangerously before he turned to look at me. “You are dismissed. Take her with you if you want to keep her alive." The man, Alpha Narcisse said to Elijah without so much as turning in his direction. Elijah bowed deeply before roughly pulling Charlotte to her feet and walking away. I tried to rise to my feet because my Elijah was leaving but a wave of dizziness ruined the plan as I fell backwards. I never made an impact as I was caught by a strong arm around my waist. The other arm cradled my face. “This won't do." The man I have come to label as Alpha Narcisse, the strongest Alpha in this region, said before I closed my eyes and welcomed darkness. The next time I woke up I was in a dimly lit room on a very comfortable bed. It felt like clouds, but there was an irritation on my arm so I moved to take it away. A hand held mine down firmly. “You better not rip out your IV, you reject! It's bad enough that you were given a VIP room in the hospital!” The lady who I later understood was a nurse said to me with as much venom as she could deliver in a muted voice. The door opened at that moment and the nurse stood straight, her facial expression doing a complete three sixty as she wrote on the pad she had with her. " Your entire pack irritates me, Adrian." The man from earlier, alpha Narcisse said to our alpha who has his head bent to him. The nurse immediately turned white in fear. “Apologies, Alpha Narcisse, I will have her fired immediately and another nurse will be assigned to her." Alpha Sebastian said to Alpha Narcisse who was yet to take his eyes off the nurse, as though he was contemplating if she was worth his time. " There is no need, I'm taking her with me. I'm sure she's of no use to your pack since your son was dumb enough to toss her out for another.” Alpha Narcisse said to Alpha Sebastian and my eyes widened when his words sank in. He wanted to take me, a rejected omega wolf with him? That can't be. This pack was my home, if they didn't want me here how then would I fare with strangers that mostly look like me. " As you wish, Alpha Narcisse. I will have the rest of her things packed and ready for your return trip.” Alpha Sebastian responded without wasting time. Tears filled my eyes, the machines suddenly began to beep loudly, drawing the attention of the two Alphas. Alpha Sebastian glared at me hotly while Alpha Narcisse had a blank expression on his face. No, they shouldn't throw me out like this! I will behave, I swear! I felt the tears that filled my eyes run down my cheeks before a team of doctors rushed into the room. The two Alphas watched as they fretted over me, one was bored and the other was inexpressive. “Your doctors’ response time was too prolonged. Nothing has impressed me since I came here.” Alpha Narcisse said to Alpha Sebastian. What the actual fuck was he talking about right now?Roberta's POV: Today was the day I was to leave, somehow I woke up and forgot all about Alpha Narcisse asking Alpha Sebastian to take me with him. His beta, Beta Manuel nicely reminded me when I nearly had a panic attack from seeing my things, or what was left of it outside the palace doors. But just to try my luck, I thought to talk to Elijah, maybe he could reverse this verdict. Even if it would be out of spite, I was willing to take that risk. What is the worst that could possibly happen anyway? After all I have heard of Alphas who rejected their moon blessed but kept them around the pack. I was willing to risk it. “Are you out of your fucking mind? Why do you think you can come in here in the first place? Did you hear me stutter when I rejected you? Get out of my sight, at least have the decency to go with the person that wants you for whatever reason!" Elijah said to me so heartlessly that I ran out of his room. This just got so much worse. Just as I ran out of the ballroo
Alpha Narcisse's POV:“My room is next door and can be accessed through here. You are welcome anytime." As soon as those words left my mouth, I wanted to slap myself across the face.Ever since I laid my eyes on this female at her rejection, there has been this inexplicable urge to draw close to her. Saving her from that pack remains my best decision yet. But keeping her safe was my next target.If she thought her pack was scary, they would eat her alive and spit her out in no time here. Exactly how I trained them to be. We did not get our title by sitting around campfires.And there was only one person that I could trust with this special assignment. Natalie, my second in command after Manuel.She was perfect for the job. I'll do that tomorrow or so, I need to ensure that she has settled into her new home properly.Just as I closed her room door behind me I saw Natalie walking towards my room. I guess I was doing it right now.“Alpha Narcisse, welcome home. Was your trip successful?
Roberta's POV: What just happened? I touched my lips that still tingled from the kiss that it was just given. Was he going to accept me as his mate or was I in for another rude awakening? I didn't lock the door when I came in so I slowly pulled the handle open and what I saw scattered the illusion that I was under. Alpha Narcisse was having a conversation with Natalie which immediately reminded me of her words when he left me alone with her for about two minutes today. “So you are the reject that he brought back? Don't think so much into it, you are yet another stray. I truly wonder what magic he expects me to perform with you." Natalie had said to me as her face had taken a sneer. But the second I felt Alpha Narcisse's eyes on me, her language changed and her face brightened like I had imagined her words. What in the world was happening? But seeing him outside his chambers at this time was telling me that she was more than just an assistant. There was a relationship there
Alpha Narcisse's POV: It was getting more difficult for me to spend some time with Roberta these days because of work. Yesterday I noticed some bruises on her arms and when I asked her she said it was nothing. Silly girl, when was she going to learn that she was a terrible liar. Manuel told me about the incident at the market. I was mad, not just because it happened but because they didn't defend themselves. What exactly has Natalie been doing with her these days?! Natalie strode into my office at that moment. “Alpha Narcisse, it looks like you need a break." Natalie said to me as she got on my desk and crossed her legs at her knees. The gesture made the coat she wore to open up and reveal the garter she had on. I turned away and picked up the documents I was working on earlier. “Come on, it's been far too long. I know you miss it too." Natalie said to me and went on to unbutton the coat. “Go away, Natalie. I'm working." I said to her with disinterest because she was definitel