Chapter 2

I went home and cried my eyes out.

I was part of the low class omegas known as the Forsaken. It is said that we were abandoned by the Moon goddess hence the name. We didn't go through heat and were often mistreated. I was probably the only forsaken who experienced heat due to my pheromones imbalance and my father had ensured I kept it a secret. Most alphas wanted nothing to do with us Forsakens as it was seen as a disgrace to have a Forsaken as an official mate.

I cried myself to sleep, wondering how I would be able to survive such betrayal.

The next day, I woke up late with puffy eyes. Amelia had knocked at my door several times in an attempt to wake me up, but I had no energy to get up.

It was late afternoon, and I was really hungry, so I had to get up and eat something. I went to the kitchen and rummaged through, but only found an egg, half-eaten sausage, and two slices of bread. I had to make do with just that. I lazily prepared my food, and as I was about to eat, I felt a sharp pain at the back of my head. It was Amelia; she had hit me again.

"That egg was mine; who gave you permission to try to eat it?" she yelled.

I didn't have the strength to argue with her, so I decided to walk out.

"Jeez, you look like shit. What happened to you?" she said, grabbing my arms in an attempt to pull me back and keep me in place.

"Please let go; I'm not in the mood," I calmly said.

"I was only concerned, but you make it look like I'm bullying you," she said, pissed as she let go of my arms.

I was too hungry for whatever was about to happen, so I needed to get food into my system quickly.

As I made my way to the door, I got a text. It was from Archie, and he wanted us to meet up. My mind was clouded, and I couldn't think of anything else. I quickly got into a taxi and made my way to the location where he had asked to meet up.

It was the Grand Hotel, which was one of the most luxurious hotels around. I needed an explanation; something must have happened; he was probably forced because I know he really cared for me. I kept telling myself these things. I didn't stay till the end of the ceremony, as I was too sad. Maybe Archie didn't go through with it; maybe he changed his mind because of his love for me. I had hope in my heart as I rang the doorbell.

He opened up almost immediately, and as soon as I saw him, he gave me a big hug, and I hugged him back.

"Iris my love, I'm sorry, I'm really sorry," he sobbed.

"It's okay, I'm here now," I said, sobbing too.

We stayed like that for a while until he broke out of the embrace.

"Why were you at the ceremony? I told you to rest home, didn't I?" He said this while holding my face.

I blinked confusingly. Was that the first question he was supposed to be asking? I moved my face from his hands and gave him a little distance.

"You didn't want me to see what I saw; that's why you told me not to go out, right?" I said already irritated.

"The problem I have with you is that you never listen to my request. I asked you just to do a simple thing, and you couldn't. You almost ruined the ceremony," he said, looking me in the eyes.

"Is this really what we should be talking about? You were getting married to another omega while in a relationship with me, and me going out to work is your problem. If I hadn't gone, I probably would have never found out, right? Archie, answer me!" I yelled.

"What is so strange about an alpha mating with an omega? I'm a high-level alpha, and of course I need a high-level omega if I want my pack to be powerful," he said with a straight face and serious tone.

"What?" I was surprised. I couldn't believe what was coming out of his mouth. I stepped away from him as my heart ached. He came closer and held my hands.

"Look, Iris, I really love you, but you are a forsaken, and a forsaken will do my pack no good. What will people say if I'm mated to you? I am the heir to the Addams, and I need a high-level omega for a chance of birthing the Ultima. You know how important this is to me," he said, holding my hands tight.

"Please let go of me," I said almost in a whisper as I felt my legs trembling.

"Please listen to me. Iris, my official mate may be Ethel Lane, but that doesn't mean we should end what we have. I have always loved you, and I always will. Ethel is only needed for breeding, but we can continue as lovers," he said, tightening his grip.

I couldn't believe what I was hearing. Archie wanted me to be his secret lover. No way in hell.

"Let go of me, you douchebag; I will never be anyone's secret; I will not help you cheat on your mate. Since you want a better omega, you can get one, but I do not wish you happiness." I said angrily as I stormed out of his room, feeling nothing but disgust as he called out to me, but he didn't dare follow me out as he was probably afraid of being seen by others.

How could Archie have such a disgusting thought? If I hadn't known he was already mated yesterday, I would probably have been in the dark for a long time and become a homewrecker unknowingly. 

I tried to gather my thoughts, but my legs were still weak and wobbly. What was this feeling? I was probably too hungry, but this was not the feeling of hunger. It was getting too hot, and I started losing strength in my knees. I had barely made it to the end of the long corridor close to the elevator before my knees gave in. I fell to the ground, and it was becoming hard to breathe.

Shit! I was in heat. Not at this time and place, please; I didn't even take my suppressant with me. I can't be found in this state.

Being a forsaken, my pheromone smell was not as strong as that of a higher omega in heat, but that didn't mean I was not in danger. 

I struggled to pick myself up to get to the elevator. The elevator suddenly opened, and I saw a tall frame. I looked up and saw those Maroon eyes looking down at me. I immediately recognized them, as they were unforgettable. I couldn't take a proper look at his face because he suddenly covered his nose with his hands and looked away immediately, as if trying to avoid the smell of my pheromones.

"Please help me," I pleaded weakly.

"Do you know what you are asking of me?" he said as he raised a brow questioningly.

"Please help me," I said again before falling to the ground.