Even if I deny it, Blood Dawn Pack’s territory indeed boasts beauty and elegance I’ve never seen before.
The City Above is a place crafted straight from a dream. Something about this pack made it liveable, even for an Omega like me.
The Resting Day has come, and Omegas did flock to most of the malls, parks, and bars.
I meandered through the exquisite and silent gardens near the Alpha’s private residence, where the fountain-river greeted me with its sparkling waters. I mentally mark the paths and clever places for hiding if I ever need them.
This garden, which has become my instant favorite, is near the Alpha’s private residence. I don’t want to bother myself running into him more than often. Maybe once a month of taunting and seeing that grim amusement brightening his face is enough.
Omegas on rest day is a day where we feel like we’ve never been an Omega. Even the Betas and Warriors and others treat us with little respect. Some of them even gave us a forced smile.
I wasn’t stupid enough to hope for more since I am one of the properties of the Alpha. Not really an asset but more of a liability.
A cluster of palm trees lined the riverbed, their leaves swinging and swaying as if going along with the song of the wind. Wild and free, its green color shone like jade in the light of the joyous sun above.
As a child, I have climbed enough trees to not mind the height. Not that I planned to escape this pack, but … it was good to know. At least, I know what I might do should I ever be desperate enough to risk it.
This garden and the Alpha’s residence is the one closest to the border. The said border is only marked by the lifelessness of dry grass ahead. Some say those lands belong to the Rogues. I wonder how many Omegas manage to step their foot on those lifeless earth and survive.
Alpha Cain won’t be foolish enough even with his powers to chase the escaping pack members further. If an Omega survives and manages to step foot in that part of land, then there will be Rogues to face. Not to mention hateful humans who despise werewolf kind—armed with silver bullets and Moon Goddess knows what else.
The garden was silent and empty. The gardens are a part of Alpha Cain’s private residence but he allows anyone to roam around them as long as they don’t make a mess. His residence consists of an estate, a manor, a small waterfall beside the manor that snakes down to the long river and flows to the fountain—situated in the middle of the crowded plaza.
The quietude here is strange for such a large estate. I hoped to see Omega-Servants which I heard Alpha Cain hand picked them himself to live within this property. To live with him. Though like us who dwell in The City Under, the Omega-Servants also reside in the lowermost part of the manor below the ground.
A balmy breeze scented with…hyacinth and lavender, I realized—if only from the small garden my sister used to tend back when the Luna of the Iron Wood Pack was alive—floated down the labyrinth of greenery, carrying with it the pleasant chirping of a bird.
As I turned around, about to pick a flower secretly to put behind my ears, when I saw him. He was wearing the same expression back when I saw him for the first time in the iron-spiked gates of the Blood Dawn Pack.
Alpha Cain just stood there, no bodyguards. His blue-black hair ruffled against the breeze, his shaved face clean. He was wearing a simple sleeveless white t-shirt and black jeans. No one else around him save for the butterflies flapping their wings around the flowers. His baldric had been laden with knives; I don’t know why it’s necessary considering that this Alpha has killed four other Alphas and taken their powers for himself.
Somehow, I found myself imagining sneaking out and tackling down the wisteria vines as I make my way to him in a dramatic slow-motion scene where I was the assassin and he’s the smoking hot villain in which killing him wouldn’t be so difficult at all—if only he didn’t turn around and yield that killer smile towards me.
“I’ve been watching you from a distance,” he purred, his teasing smile made me wanna grow claws this instant and tear it away from his face in a single swipe. “You’re always frowning.”
“Is it part of an Omega’s responsibility to always smile at her Alpha?”
He didn’t reply. Instead, he ran a hand on his blue-black hair. Everything around me is still, eerily still as the Alpha walked forward to a set of statues situated around a circle of roses as if they are guarding it. All around me is full of green. The symphony of colors found its place alongside the beautiful Sunday morning. I can’t deny that this place was far more civilized than I’d thought, but…
The Alpha walked in front of me, obviously silently commanding me to follow wherever the hell he is going.
But when that silence became more than what it is…I realized it’s not eerily silent. It’s peaceful. Like a silent echoing with peace. This place is full of peace, away from the murmuring crowd and judging eyes. This place shouts utter peace, if I was willing to admit it.
And I admit it.
“It’s so peaceful here,” I glanced at him, who was now striding beside me. Somehow, I’m not afraid of this monster—I’m never afraid of this monster. This Alpha.“You talk to me as if we’ve known for a long time.” His brows were raised in a challenging manner.I snorted. “Should I curtsy and give my sincerest apologies, my Lord-Alpha?”His pout turned to a smile. “No. you’re—” he loosened a sigh before looking down at me again. He’s so tall that my neck hurts from constantly having to look up. “You really are one hell of a hellhound for an Omega.”“I take that as a compliment, Alpha,” I cooed like a baby.He roared with laughter as his head whipped to the manor looming to the eastern horizon, barely more than a building of white and alabaster.Alpha Cain suddenly stopped from his long strides. We lingered at the edge of an open field of lanky meadow not far from the river. The vibrant green-and-yellow field was deserted. And from a distance, a solitary tree stood nearby. A hammock on it
The stone sank deeper and deeper, until my werewolf hearing heard the thud of it against the floor of the river. The river was just shallow, at least this part where I am.Thankfully, for an Omega, I’m not wolfless. My wolf, Ayana, is strong-willed even for an Omega. Strong-willed, not strong in a physical sense. Well at least according to and in comparison to the higher ranks like Betas and Alphas and Warriors.My sister, however, I think her wolflessness is the reason why she was easily killed.I’m no longer on the Alpha’s gardens though I’m still facing it. Across the river, that solitary apple tree beckoned me to hang out with it.‘Poor Anastasia,’ my sister would say. ‘You really don’t have any friends aside from an apple tree?!’I just stared at the apple tree, debating if I should accept its invitation with its rustling leaves and fat red fruits.I haven't had breakfast or lunch yet. Nor do I have one.“So apple it is,” I said. But I looked to the river in front of me. Not that
I rubbed at my aching eyes, asking myself if this is real? Am I really talking to a high-ranking person without a whip on their hand or at least a crowd watching my execution take place?“It’s not, with your pretty face.” Indeed, even when I’m an Omega, my white gold hair and sapphire eyes boasts enough beauty, if not too much.“All of us are beautiful if we have enough money and privilege to be taken care of,” I scoffed. Taking a moment’s rest beneath my new bounty: an apple tree filled with fat, red succulent fruits.“I hope you don’t mind if I fill my bag with these red babies.”“I doubt if it even fits your pocket,” she giggled. Her face is the epitome of kindness and innocence. If Alpha Cain’s face is anything but brute and ruthlessly intimidating, Viviane is the complete opposite.She laughed and slid her gaze to the two apple cores already lay discarded beside me, the sweet rotting scent as lulling as the afternoon wind begging me to take a nap under the shade of this beauty.Af
Well, my wolf is not wrong though. Survival of the fittest is often not only being able to endure deep wounds and whipping, empty stomach and crying. It’s also being able to use your body to the most delicious advantage even if we have to bid ourselves to the highest bidder.For some, being an Alpha’s Pet, his bed warmer, is a new level of torture. But for an Omega like me, it’s a new way out. A new way to climb on top without actually climbing. Omegas being shields. Omegas being the Alpha’s construction builders. Omegas being…sex slaves. Well the latter is not new to me considering we’ve been through worse, but… ‘Being it an actual title? Alpha’s Pet? Seriously?!’ I can only pray to the Moon Goddess that our pussy would survive for at least a day if one of us is even hired. No—not hired. Promoted. Yes, being an Alpha’s Pet and bed warmer is a big deal that it rivals the title of being a Luna. It’s like living lik
I drifted my eyes to the south, where my home had once been. Where that bridge now hangs solid between two separate territories bound as one even above the might of the Marianne River. The Devouring River as my ancestors would call. Maybe Alpha Cain is indeed cunning to finally build a bridge with the blood, tears, and sweat of the people who once resided in it. He shattered the protection magic, of course, before starting that bridging project. At first it was hard. But now Alpha Lucius is dead. The protective wards around my former home, the land where I grew up and discovered Ayana deep inside me, have vanished. I wonder if it will be the same if some Alpha do dare to sack and siege the Blood Dawn Pack—the marvelous territory of Alpha Cain consisting of more than ten thousand wolves once coming from four different packs with various traditions and culture. But all of those no longer matter now that we are under one ruler, one banner, one pack. The
“I’ve never said I’ll never see you again,” I imitated the same grin she plastered on her face. “I only said ‘I hope there is still something to see in you the next time we see again’.” “Bitch,” she spat. “I know,” I squared my shoulders and lifted a lazy smile. “At least I’m not a conniving brat.” A slap was on its way on my face but my left hand is faster than a shooting star. “How’s your pussy? I heard Alpha Cain assaulted his way through inside you that everyone thought your own pussy will be your cause of death.” Juliet pulled her hand from my grip. It was the most satisfying scene to witness. And her face is a perfect portrait of a cat who failed to intimidate the rat during supper. “I see you’ve grown some claws now, Anastasia.” She inclined her head to me. “How’s little sister? Is she still tending to her little tiny weensy garden?” My lips curled inward. “You can mock all you want, Juliet. At least it wasn
We didn't hear him enter or walk towards us. He just popped up in there, like some ghost or wraith who loves to surprise anyone.I immediately dropped to my knees. We immediately dropped to our knees. Beta Audrey, the middle-aged Beta in charge of the kitchen and food and everything in between, almost kissed the floor with her overreacting kneeling form of greeting.“Where's the one who volunteers to be the Alpha's Pet?”All eyes instantly shot to me.“Come.” He just gestured for me to follow, not even bothering to extend a hand.I squeaked and dropped my bowl of vegetable stew, leaving it unattended on the table. My fellow Omegas didn't even raise their head when they rose from their knees. I strode after him without so much as a wince or mumble.So many foods, piping hot and wafting those enticing spices greeted my senses.“Sit,” he commanded. My face paled when he pointed to where I'll be sitting—in between Alpha Cain and Viviane.And across is the motherfucking person whose face I
This morning’s breakfast has never been unnervingly awkward, but I’m living for the drama.It’s only a rare occasion that I got the chance to slap Juliet with words. Though I hope I can one day let her taste the strength of my hands with one swift slap.I eyed Juliet as I gave her a simple nod, one that would say ‘I’m not interested in debating to the likes of you, bitch.’She seemed to read from my expression as she placed a hand on top of Alpha Cain. “Anastasia is a virgin, Alpha,” she purred. “I’m surprised you allowed her to be a candidate.”I was about to bared my teeth but Viviane coughed beside me, a subtle warning. I immediately changed it to a nice flash of white teeth instead, grinning like a hellcat. “True. But I suppose it’s a disqualification for inexperienced Omegas like me then...”Alpha Cain withdrew his hand from Juliet’s. I kept my lips from spreading into a smile. “You are both my official candidates now—” he paused as he swallowed the fried sunny-side egg that I’m p
I shot him a mild glare. “Can you blame me if I ate with a mess earlier? And who told you that if an Omega ate like it’s her last meal is also messy in her chores?”The Alpha narrowed her eyes, somewhat surprised and in disbelief.“Your actions will say otherwise after I checked your work.”I swallowed. He’s challenging me.And pressuring me.For Omegas, we’re already bombarded by tasks and chores the moment we already learned to walk. My childhood (and most of Omegas’ childhoods) is more of a free trial to eternal damnation of being a laundress, a cook, a household maid, and many more.“I’ll be in my library. Feel free to look around for a minute or two. The broom closet is under the second stairs, not the grand staircase. The laundry room is two levels below.”Then the Alpha Cain vanished, walking away from my sight and bringing his air of arrogance with him.Just when I’m sure he’s no longer around, I yelped in excitement and punched the air repeatedly while keeping my joyous voice
His laugh was like a midnight storm, yet it was still seductive and alluring.“Do you know why I invited you to come clean my manor?”I smirked. “Because you want to make sure the one cleaning your house has a pretty face?”Alpha Cain barked a laugh, the sound filling my ears like the music from pleasure halls. “Yes, but no. I invited you because the Omega in-charge of my laundry is in labor and the other Omegas in my manor are doing their own chores.” “Sweet,” was all I said. I almost asked him if he cannot do laundry and cleaning on his own when he doesn't look that busy today. “I am busy today,” he said as if he just read my thoughts on my face. “There have been some border problems according to the Beta in patrol. Some Rogues have dumped another body yet again—an Omega who was trying to escape from another pack.” “Which pack?” I found myself asking, and somehow I braced myself for sounding so serious all of a sudden. “From the Ruby D
“So you do have a son? Or a daughter perhaps?” I pressed on, hoping to push the Alpha in telling me more about this beautiful mess I gladly put myself into. Hoping to jump right in the ocean of madness and be drowned by the Alpha. “No.” A tone of finality laced his voice. The people paused to glance at us, but they resumed their own businesses in a heartbeat later. “I do not have a child nor do I desire to have one.” Silence spanned between us again, but his voice somehow indicates he wants to say more. “Not until I meet my mate.” I was about to focus on my eating again when he spoke. “I always look forward to the Mating Moon every month. You see, there are three ways a wolf can find our mate: one is at first sight like my father and mother, two is during the Mating Moon in which the full moon guides us and shows us our mate.” I braced myself, holding tightly to my utensils that I thought I’d crushed them. “And the third?” “Is that dur
“Excuse me?!” The words tumbled out of me even before I could blink. “How do you think I eat? Using my feet?!” The Alpha choke on his coffee, spluttering some on the table and on his white three-fourth long sleeve. His hair was neatly combed to the side; his beard was shaved, though a few can still be seen. His sun-kissed skin was slightly pale with the clear glass roof above us. “You never fail to make me laugh,” his voice was stern and cold. One may think he’s not joking, that he’s sentencing me to death.Thankfully for me, I just jerked a chin to him, to his no-longer-white sleeves. “Next time, I’ll make sure it’s not just coffee.”His lips curved inward, his eyes darkening. He clicked his tongue and said, “I did tell you that you have laundry duties today.”Before I could huff a reply, he unbuttoned the dirty white apparel and tore it away from his body. And then he shoved it right to my face, to my gaping mouth.“You—”I swallowed the urge to not look at h
‘Gosh, Anastasia, you’re such an overthinker!’ I scratched my head. Ayana growling in agreement with my thoughts.I trailed behind Alpha Cain, his footsteps too fast for me to catch up. His long strides prompted me to give a quick run.Panting, I linked my arm with the Alpha. He arched his brow as if to say, ‘Really?’“Just practicing as you're soon to be escort, Alpha.” I grinned like a crazy horse.“Escort, huh?” he snickered and removed my grip. “You’re on a mission to interrupt my day, I see.”“I’m glad you’re catching up really quickly too,” I beamed back.Swinging the door open, two beautiful females, their dresses in warm colors, greeted Alpha Cain. Greeted us. “Good morning and welcome, Alpha,” the more beautiful female turned to me, “as well as to your companion.”Companion?Alpha Cain’s mouth quirked to the side as if he knew what I’m thinking.Companion. Escort. Pet. What else would I be called?I blew a breath and followed him inside.***The Alpha was exaggerating that he
Although being an Alpha’s Pet—and an Alpha’s Pet candidate—is technically his private and personal whore, the people made no sound about it.Either because they don’t want to disappoint the Alpha or perhaps there is more to being an Alpha’s Pet than serving him in bed and escorting him to whatever revelry he indulges himself to.Either way, I’m my usual self: a messy ray of sunshine with a smile that can summon thunderstorms.And I’m also wearing my usual shade of gray dress but a more provoking kind of attire. Beta Audrey lent me it. She basically can’t say no since it’s the Alpha that knocked on her apartment door and demanded. I also paid no heed as the Beta glared at me the entire time I changed in her room. Alpha Cain sadly tossed the clothes I was wearing to the open fireplace before running an eye all over me and this gray dress.I flashed a ‘too-sweet to be casual’ kind of smile to every passer-by. The streets are already packed up with people, stores and restaurants running t
I woke up facing the door, and the snarl of the guard with bright golden eyes and stark moon-white fur greeted my morning. I’m already used to that. But what I’m not used to is waking up thinking about the Alpha of the Blood Dawn Pack. And his scent stains the air in The City Under.Fuck Alpha Cain. Fuck Alpha Cain. Fuck Alpha Cain—The guard snarled again, and I jolted upright, forcing my feet to remain balanced on the cold rocky ground.“Yes?” I exhaled a cloud of misty breath. Seriously I don’t know how none of the Omegas here were still alive despite the cold.“Good morning.” Alpha Cain’s voice made my stomach churned. Indeed my stomach splintered the silence with its sound of hunger.“You’re hungry,” his face was serious, the cold mask of an Alpha held its firm grip tightly on his face. But concern shone in his eyes, his gaze softening as he scanned me from head to toe.“So?” My face remained tight, as if I’m holding my shit not to come out.“Come with me in my manor.
I woke up panting. Probably even screaming and thrashing hard. It wasn’t a nightmare. But it was enough to make cold sweats drip from my face. Enough to realize my throat dried up. The guard outside yelled something at me, and then I heard a growl of warning and a fist pounding on my prison-room’s doors. “Silence!” I only answered with silence as well. Judging by their guttural voices, it’s still dark outside. Their voices only lighten when the sun brightens the world outside, that’s so far I’ve noticed. “Fuck.” I wiped the sweat from my brow, my other hand on my chest.The sheer size of him remained in my head. Invading in my dreams, in my vision. Even when I close my eyes. Even when I open my eyes.“What in the Moon Goddess’ name is happening to me?!”My eyes darted to the farthest corner, where the Alpha drifted to me in a phantom wind. And kissed me. Passionately.I shook my head, hoping that everything in my dream would eventually disa
“You wash first, Omega. That rotten smell will make the air here fouler than it already is.” The guards on the either side of the entrance to The City Under scowled at me.“Where the hell should I wash?!”The one with a scar on his cheek answered, “It’s not our problem.”I inhaled a sharp breath and refused to move where my feet were rooted. Giving up, the same guard pointed to a small brook behind a wall of stones. The City Under is carved beneath a mountain, sloping downward until the ground to where my feet right now becomes the ceiling.The other guard said, “Just by the look of it, you’ll either die of cold or be pulled down by a creature only the Moon Goddess knows.”I grunted, the same grunt that Beta Audrey did hours ago. No moon waved hello in the sky tonight so the only light that gives us are the torches lining the path to The City Under’s entrance.And the brook the guard pointed to… “It’s dark in there.” The other guard snorted, “What else would i