Theda thinks her life is slowly turning warm after she's saved by the said-infamous alpha Tyler, but things rumble for her when he gets to know a bitter truth about her, and ignoring the fated signals, he turns cold and ill-treats her. What bitter truth led to his drastic change? What will be Theda's new faith after she runs away to save her unborn child and herself? ****** "Isn't it enough, Alpha Tyler? You've hurt me way more than I could ever imagine in the past few weeks. What have I done?" I couldn't stand his grayish-blue eyes piercing my soul. I tried the look away when I became confusingly lost in his eyes. He grabbed my chin and lifted it, he made me look back at him. "These eyes. I never once thought that I would dislike them so much, nor did I ever think that this face of yours is related to something behind my past miseries." His voice was cold and emotionless and I couldn't believe he was the same man who once treated me with love. "I. Hate. You." He spelt out his hatred without blinking an eye, causing my mouth to drop. "Just kill me then and maybe you'll be free from the haunts of your past miseries," I whispered hoarsely with so much bitterness bottled up inside me. "I will surely do that without regret." My eyes grew bigger in awe and a despicable smirk snarled up the face of his that once gave me sparkles. Sadly, it still did. "Every day…will be a living hell for you, Theda." His hot-cold whisper sent chills down my spine and I froze. I thought I'd seen the worst but for him..it was just the tip of an iceberg.
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I watched as their loathful eyes watched me, and the pairs of monstrous eyes lighting from every corner, staring at me sleazily, while watching me drown in shame made my heart throb harder.
They were all monsters. Monsters who came from everywhere to buy the almighty Alpha Julian's stepdaughter
That was who I was.
The bidding did not yet start. Omegas were considered worthless in our city, and it was a threat to me since I was an Omega. I couldn't believe that this day was going to come. A day when all hope was going to be lost, leaving me in the hands of beasts to devour me and dump my rotten carcass for ferocious wolves to feed on.
Several Alphas joined the action. Many had come from various places, and my eyes rolled to every corner of the hall. I was totally weak and out of energy, my hands strapped to my back, and my feet corded with chains, pooling down, and adhering to my torn flesh.
I believed that this was my fate. My wicked and boring destiny. Right from childhood, I knew I was subjected to a cursed fate ahead, and there was no way to change that.
I am Theda, the Omega stepdaughter of a wicked father. He killed my real father, harmed my mother, and made sure to make my life miserable. This time, he wanted to make me suffer with the most sadistic eyes glinting as the neon lights glowed in the hall.
"Goddess help me," I begged, speaking softly under my breath, and my words came out as nothing but a sobbing whisper. For three days I had gone without food, and with all my energy drained out of me, my bones were weak. I could feel a strong wave of electrical paralysis running through me, and striking my bones, with the intense heat of fear whirling and coursing through me.
For my wicked stepfather, today was a memorable one. A day when I was to be sold. A day when the prophecy would come to pass when the ill-fated Omega was to face her end. At least, I was nothing but a burden.
A cursed she-wolf whose life was no good.
I tried to cower away from their obscene gazes, most of them reminded me that I was going to be the slave or prey of one of these monsters who were watching me, having full sight of me, while I stood weak and defenseless.
My eyes rolled to the winding staircase, as more Alphas joined. The news of my bidding had spread like wildfire, burnt through every wood, thick or thin, and it finally came to me to haunt me. My sight was irregular, going hazy and blurry at times, while I tried to stay awake. Some of the Alphas walked up to me, touching me and having a sensual feeling of what they were to pay for.
My body was nothing to them, just a piece of living matter they could infest with their sadistic intents. I prayed that this day would not come, that there was nothing like that. Even if my stepfather was the one who haunted our family, killed my father, haunted my mother, and made my life miserable, he was still the one to be on the innocent side.
I could feel an aura of deadly danger infesting on my bare skin, giving me the chills, as strong angst ran through me. My feelings were a mix of bloody and cold, and my head was pounding furiously, thudding hard that I could hear it in me, while my heart throbbed hard against my rib cages, almost lurching forward.
The Alpha Princes' attendance was what made matters worse. They were honored and acknowledged, and for some reason, I didn't know why the princes would come to buy me. I was of course nothing but useless, but it didn't make any sense that these people wanted me so badly. Whatever they wanted, they could do with me.
I managed to raise my head, and my gaze connected with that of the princes. Alpha Prince Isaiah was a tough one, the eldest of them, and his defiance and cruelty whispered throughout all the kingdoms. His brothers, Damian and Caddel followed, all watching me closely, their despicable glare landing on me.
They were the three princes of the Alpha King, the ruthless King of our werewolf city, and of course, his sons took after them.
They, all of them - beasts, were friends of my stepfather, and they all waited to devour me.
The one who could pay the highest for an Omega whose life was nothing.
"Let the bidding begin!" Alpha Larry, a close friend of my wicked stepfather, said. I felt the bile rise in my throat, while the awareness of danger receded in me.
My heart skipped a beat each time and I didn't even know if I was going to land in a better or worse household. Somehow, I felt there was not a single person here. They were all monsters and they wanted to do evil things with me.
I knew it for a fact. The news had spread that I was a cursed daughter, and of course, no one would want ill luck to be in his house, yet, many people were fighting to win me over.
Win me for their sinister and destructive pleasures. My wolf, Tanya, was sick and had no energy, and I could feel the weakness grow in me more. She wanted to lurch forward, come to dominance, and preside over me, but I had to stop her. If she made a mistake, she would be killed too.
I never wanted this for the both of us. Somehow, I didn't know how my life reached this point, unraveling before me a horrible destiny, much that I wasn't aware of how it came about.
I listened to the sickening sounds and high-pitched murmurs that came from every corner and roamed around. I was the watch for them, and most Alphas already logged into the intense moment by polling their prices.
How I was worth a few thousand, I dreaded the most, their nefarious thoughts evident in their harsh words derogating me, and making my stomach churn.
As the payment stepped up with each call, my heart beat faster, quite troubled, and my whole system reacted to the reminder that I would become the slave and pawn of a new Alpha. An awareness that made my brain go haywire.
"The final price? Is Alpha Ryan Galloway getting this Omega?"
I hadn't heard the name, and it made it worse. For most of my life, I tried to go unnoticed, suffering under the pressure of my stepfather who would have killed me at any given second, and I wasn't so much acquainted with the werewolf world, only bonded in the Omega quarters.
"Fifty thousand!" An Alpha growled from the crowd. It resulted in murmurs, and it seemed like this was my end.
I was going to be sold to him.
I was proclaimed his, a man who I knew as Alpha Andrew. He walked up to me, smiling atrociously, smirking in a vile manner, while his eyes ran the length of me.
I let out a hiccuping whimper, and my eyes twitched constantly, with my heart ripping instantaneously from the feel of his cold hands.
"Sweet, I see. The Omega is worth it. I would love to use her," he growled, with his devilish eyes glinting under the chandelier that clouded us.
My breathing became heavy, sometimes receding to my lungs when fear lingered in me. I noticed the eagerness and hungry lust in the eyes of the other Alphas.
All of them were indifferent. Monsters.
"I'll pay double for her!" Alpha Prince Caddel arose and said, to the shock of the crowd. While it didn't necessarily mean that I was in safer hands as I was going to march into a royal household if I was bought by him, it was a greater risk knowing who this Alpha was.
Bloody. Vile.
Alpha Prince Caddel was the second Prince of our kingdom, known for possessing slaves and using them as he wanted. My blood ran cold as I processed his data in my mind, an obvious feeling of happiness dancing on his face.
He walked up to me, and his aura surrounded me. A juicy and pungent mix of rosemary and citrus, choky and evocative, traveled into my nostrils, almost choking me.
"Nice to see I would have another Omega in my collection. You're going to be special, and of course, you'll specially serve me," he said, smiling at me.
"How can anyone refuse the prince?" Alpha Andrew said, retreating back to his seat. The glare in his eyes told me that he finally owned me, and one was going to go against him.
He owned me now.
I let out a breath, trying to ease myself of the aching pain, and I caught the gaze of the imprints of the chords and chains binding me.
"So, Alpha Prince Caddel Valdez, second Alpha of the Valdez monarchical household, is declared the official owner of the Omega she-wolf, daughter of Alpha Julian Ambrose," Alpha Larry proclaimed.
They all applauded, and the Alpha Prince's gaze caught mine. I tried to cower away, but his aura pulled me back, wanting to string vengeance against him. I knew he had proclaimed deals with my stepfather in the past, and I knew this was his best day yet.
I was going to die.
"So little she-wolf, what do you have to say now that you're mine?" He growled, approaching me, and I could feel his hot breath slap against my face. He breached the gap between us, his dangerous amber eyes glaring at me, and I could feel his scent swaddle around me, consuming my being, and sending my mind to the deathly hallows.
I didn't know how to beg, or what to say, and I just stared at him, and my sight went dim.
"It's great that we all came here, but it wouldn't be any fun if we all go without anything. A view of what we came here for at least would be very nice," he said, rolling his eyes at every corner.
What did he want to do now?
His gaze shifted to me, and I felt fear strike me. His eyes were large with authority, and he moved closer to me.
"Strip. Let's see what you've got. We all want to see you bare, and of course, see what we came here for," he ordered, whispering into my ears, his voice driving straight into my ears. I fought the tears brimming in my eyes not to spill, and his voice resounding purringly.
I didn't want to do it, but I didn't have a choice. He didn't need to say it twice. His voice had a strong commanding tone in it, and I knew that he wasn't here for jokes. His eyes ran the length of me, looking lustily, and his hands ran through me.
His grip landed on my shoulder, before it went down, rubbing against my bare skin, and I tried to retreat.
There was no way for that.
The tears finally forced their way out, spilling to the ground, and I buried my face. Certain hypes came from his brothers, who were as destructive as he was.
"Quick, Theda, do it," he ordered again, with a ravenous look purging out of his eyes.
My hands ran down my body, making him take his hands off me. My torn clothes were ragged to perfection, almost leaving me as though bare to them.
The entire room was filled with jests and laughter, and most of the Alphas, old and young, wanted to see the shameful stripping of a weak Omega.
My hands fumbled with the hem of my rugged top, a kind of piece of rag that I was wearing. Running my hands through, I felt a sudden pair of strong hands grabbing me.
One of the guards marched forward, reaching out to my top, his hands firmly placed on me. My eyes shut, and my stomach dropped, while a wave of intense anxiety ran through me…
"Five hundred grand!" A voice pierced through the card.
It took a while before the sudden thick vibration echoing through the place had a meaning to me.
He bought me.
My new owner.
Theda POV My heart swelled with affection as my son beckoned for me, and without hesitation, I ran up to Tyler, enveloping him in a tight embrace. Tears welled up in my eyes, mingling with the overwhelming emotions that surged through me. "I am sorry, Theda. I am sorry," Tyler whispered, his voice filled with remorse and sincerity. "I won't ever do that again. I will never doubt you. Never." I pulled back slightly from the hug, looking into his eyes, my heart touched by his words. With a gentle smile, I reassured him, "It is fine, Alpha Tyler." Turning to face Alpha Norton, I bowed respectfully, gratitude shining in my eyes. "Thank you, Alpha Norton. I won't forget what you've done for me today. Your kindness and understanding mean a great deal." Alpha Norton returned my smile, though I could see the flicker of sadness in his eyes. He fought back his tears, his pride evident in his composed demeanor. "You can go, Theda," he said, waving his hand in a bittersweet farewell. He th
Tyler POV Another week had gone by, and I couldn't shake off the persistent thoughts of venturing to the Wildwood pack to retrieve Theda. In the meantime, Jasmine had made herself at home in the packhouse, living with Blake, and their blossoming relationship was evident to all. I genuinely felt joy for them, seeing their happiness. However, the longing in my heart became unbearable, and I reached a breaking point. Determined to confront my feelings head-on, I decided to embark on a journey to the Wildwood pack alone. Ignoring the potential consequences, I made my way to the territory, driven by an unyielding desire to see Theda once more and take her with me this time. As I arrived at the Wildwood pack, tensions rose. The pack guards, sensing my intrusion, moved to confront me, their aggression apparent. A fight seemed imminent, tensions escalating between me and the guards who sought to remove me forcefully. Yet, just as the situation reached its boiling point, a commanding
Blake POV After I left the office, I stepped out of the packhouse and happened to spot Jasmine walking by. A warm smile formed on my lips as I called out to her."Hey, Jasmine." She stopped in her tracks, turning to face me with a smile that mirrored my own. As I approached her, our eyes met, sparking a sense of familiarity and comfort."Beta Blake, greetings," Jasmine replied, offering a courteous bow. Her eyes shimmered with a glint of joy, clearly delighted by the unexpected encounter. My curiosity got the better of me as I inquired about her plans. "Hm, where are you off to?"She shrugged lightly, a playful expression adorning her features. "Just walking around since I'm permitted to do so for a little while today." A mischievous grin spread across my face as I made a spontaneous decision. "I'll keep you company." She chuckled, seemingly taken aback by my offer. Her surprise quickly transformed into a peal of infectious laughter. "What about work?""I'm free for now, Jassy,
Tyler POV I felt a deep sense of uncertainty gripping my heart ever since the day I met Theda and we shared that fateful kiss. The moment our lips touched, a whirlwind of emotions had surged through me, and I had been unable to shake off the lingering effects since then. After that reoccurring life-altering encounter, I had mustered the courage to ask Theda to come back with me, to be a part of my life and my pack again. However, much to my dismay, Theda had chosen to leave without giving me a definitive answer, leaving me in a state of constant unease. Days turned into weeks, and uncertainty continued to gnaw at my soul. I couldn't help but wonder if Theda had any intentions of returning or if she had simply vanished from my life forever. The absence of closure had left me feeling adrift, my thoughts consumed by the memory of that shared kiss and the bond I believed still existed between us.One day, Theda's mother, seeking to understand her daughter's whereabouts, visited the
Theda POV Staring at Norton's angry mother, I mustered the strength to speak, my voice filled with remorse. "Alpha Norton, I am so sorry," I managed to utter, my words weighed down by the heaviness of the situation. Alpha Norton, still facing away from me, nodded silently. His gesture conveyed a mix of understanding and resignation as if he had anticipated this outcome. "Theda, it's alright." I could sense the pain and disappointment radiating from him, and it tore at my heart. Meanwhile, Aunt Jael sneered, her expression filled with disdain as she continued to stare at me. The contemptuous gaze intensified the already overwhelming emotions within me, and I felt a desperate need to escape the suffocating atmosphere. Without another word, I turned and rushed out of the office, seeking solace and refuge. As I entered my room, my vision blurred by my tears, I stumbled near my bed. Collapsing onto the soft surface, I began to cry bitterly, my sobs echoing through the room. The
Norton POV Standing by the entrance gate, my heart sank as I witnessed Theda and Tyler locked in a passionate kiss. I had noticed Theda leaving the packhouse in a hurry earlier, and now, seeing her in the arms of another, my worst fears seemed to be confirmed. The sight struck me with a mix of shock and disappointment, and I felt a heavy weight settle in my chest. Silently, I retreated, my footsteps heavy and my mind clouded with a whirlwind of emotions. Doubts that had lingered in the back of my mind were now crystal clear, and my fears about Theda's feelings for Tyler seemed validated. I returned to my room, feeling dejected and betrayed, struggling to make sense of it all. In the following days, Theda seemed to avoid me, her presence scarce and her interactions minimal. She had only served me a meal the following day after that day. I couldn't help but feel the palpable tension between us, our once budding connection now strained. The distance between us only deepened my sen
Theda POV My conscience weighed heavily on me as I replayed the events of the day in my mind. I had spent the entire day feeling guilty for deceiving Alpha Norton about my true feelings for Alpha Tyler. After dinner, as I prepared to retire to my bed, I was interrupted by Aunt Jael, who approached her with a serious expression on her face. Caught off guard, I looked at her and managed to ask politely, "Aunt Jael, do you want anything?" Her gaze shifted briefly towards Liam who lay peacefully asleep on the bed. Wordlessly, she signaled for me to follow her outside. My heart raced as I complied, stepping out into the hallway and closing the door behind me. The dimly lit space added to my growing anxiety. Standing before the railings, Aunt Jael seemed composed, but I could sense an undercurrent of concern. Tentatively, I approached her, my unease palpable. I couldn't help but wonder what she wanted to talk about, especially with such a serious expression on her face. She finally
Norton POV I have been feeling a deep sense of insecurity gnawing at me ever since Theda had postponed our wedding. I love her with all my heart and I couldn't bear the thought of doubting her or questioning her love for me. However, her actions had been fueling my doubts and making me question our relationship. Unable to bear the weight of uncertainty any longer, I decided to have a candid conversation with Theda. I needed to understand why she had chosen to postpone our wedding for the second time, hoping that her answers would put my doubts to rest. I called her to my private chamber, a place where we often shared intimate moments and heartfelt discussions. As she entered the room, my heart raced. I took a deep breath, summoning the courage to confront my fears. I looked into her eyes, searching for reassurance, and began to ask her the questions that plagued my mind."Theda," I said, his voice trembling slightly, "I need to understand why you postponed our wedding. It's bee
Theda POV I walked up to Alpha Norton, my gaze fixed on my mother standing before me. The sight of my mother after five long years filled me with a mixture of emotions—joy, nostalgia, and a tinge of apprehension. I hadn't expected to see my mother again, and now that she stood before me, it felt like a surreal moment."Mother?" My voice trembled with a mix of uncertainty and longing, my eyes searching for answers."Theda, my child," her voice sounded as soothing as ever, reaching deep into my heart. Our bond had survived the test of time, and our connection remained strong. I couldn't help but be drawn to my mother, and I stepped forward, embracing her in a long-awaited hug. At that moment, the world around them seemed to fade away, leaving only the warmth and familiarity of our shared love. But as my eyes shifted to Alpha Tyler, who stood nearby with a smile on his face, a sense of unease crept over me. I couldn't shake the feeling that he had orchestrated this reunion, using
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