Chapter 3

Logan’s POV

“She will be leaving with me. Marcus here, offered her to me, and I gladly accepted her.”

“Marcus you did what?”

Looking down at Veronica, I could see she wasn’t happy to have been offered to me. She needs to be saved for this place with everything I have seen. But, little does she know, she is the one that had saved me. I’m eighty present sure, maybe more. From the moment I saw her, I knew who she was, but weirdly enough she didn’t know who I was. 

I understood why she was afraid of me, I had a strong reputation of being cruel and heartless. But that is only because I was treated as such. The bastard son of the Alpha of the Crystal Moon Pack. I had to stand in to become the Alpha when my father died years ago because my father didn’t have any other sons.

Searching for years, I think it might have been nine or ten that I have been searching for her. Finally, I have found her. With Marcus offering her to me, it was all part of my plan. I knew that he would do anything to please his Alpha, even if it was to offer his own family. I knew he was a spineless jellyfish as soon as he introduced himself.

“Little one. I think it’s time that we leave. Go and change into something presentable.” I said as I looked down at her, she didn’t look up. “Little one?”

“I don’t have anything else to wear. This is all that I have.” She muttered under her breath.

I sighed and looked at Marcus with anger, “It’s alright. Do you have any belongings?”

“No…” She shook her head nervously.

Nodding as anger filled my veins quickly, “Okay. Then we can leave. Come on.” I placed my hand on her back softly but she walked forward. Clenching my teeth I walked behind her to the front of the building.

We stood in silence as we waited for my car to arrive. I wanted to talk to her but I could see she didn’t have anything to say to me. Each time I opened my mouth no words wanted to escape. Then I just gave up.

Finally, the car arrived and the driver climbed out and handed me my keys. Thanking him I made my way to the passenger door and opened it. I looked up and saw Veronica staring back at the place she called home. She slowly turned around and made her way towards me, she nodded and climbed in. Closing the door I let out a loud sigh and made my way to the driver's side.

As I pulled out of the driveway, thoughts started racing through my mind. Looking over at her, I saw she was almost hugging the car door. I knew she was scared of me. I know I had to prove to her that I wasn’t the way that everyone had made me out to be.

***

Arriving at the mansion, I led her to the door. One of my men opened the door and I greeted them, “Good afternoon.”

“Good afternoon Sir. Why are you back so early from the event?”

“Let’s just say things escalated faster than anticipated. But, on another note, prepare a room for my guest.”

“Right away Sir.”

“And Henry, make her something to eat as well.”

He nodded then walked away. Turning to face Veronica, I noticed that her hair hadn’t been washed in a while. Then as I continued inspecting her I saw that her skin was pale. A type of skin color that only happens when someone could be underfed. Then I noticed bruises on her arms, wondering if I was the one who caused it. How could anyone just stand still and be treated this way?

“What can I do for you Alpha?”

I snapped back into reality when she spoke, “What?”

“Is there anything that I should do for you? I will work for you as a maid if you allow me.”

“What? No, here you won’t be a maid. Here you will never be a maid again.”

“I don’t understand Alpha.”

“Logan. My name is Logan.”

“I’m so sorry Alpha Logan. I don’t have any work experience or anything. I… Please just don’t kill me! I’ll do anything for a living. I’ll even work in the sheds or something, but please just-“

“Stop!” My voice echoed, making her flinch. I sighed, ‘What did they do to you, little one’, “I’m not going to kill you. You’re safe here. I promise.”

She looked up at me with sadness in her eyes, and nodded, ‘Fuck. What did I just do?’ “Come on, I believe your room is ready.” She nodded and followed softly.

***

I opened the door and led her inside, “So, this is your room. If you need something changed or anything, just let me know.”

She entered the room and looked around without saying anything. I could see the confusion on her face as she scanned the room.

“Where is the bucket?” Her voice was soft but still audible.

“Bucket? A bucket for what?”

“I wish to clean myself.”

I let out a soft chuckle, but she had a straight face, “You’re serious?” She nodded. “No, no. There is no bucket. You have a shower.”

“A shower? I’m allowed to use the shower?”

With every sentence that leaves her mouth, I get more and more pissed at how they have treated her, “Yes little one. You have a shower.”

“Oh.”

“I can show you how it works. If you want.” She gave me a nod of consent. Making my way to the bathroom, she quietly followed me. Opening the shower door I explained to her which side was the warm water and which side was the cold. Giving her a small smile I left the bathroom and closed the door. I stood outside the door listening to if she would actually shower. Then I heard the shower door close.

Listening intensely, I hear soft cries. Closing my eyes I whispered to myself, “Oh, little one. I wish I had found you sooner. Before you were treated the way you were.” Shaking my head I made my way to my office.

Falling into my chair, Shia walked in, “What is it now Shia?”

“And hello to you too, Alpha.”

“What do you want? I’m not in the mood for small talk.”

“I was just a bit curious,” I threw my head back and looked at Shia with irritation written over my face, “I saw a new little wolf made her way here... With you.”

“Yes. And?”

“Who is she? And why is she here?”

“It has nothing to do with you. It is my business and it will stay mine.”

“Oh, come on. You know you can trust me.”

“Just leave. I don’t want to have this conversation with you.”

“Fine.” She threw her hands in the air as a sign of surrender, “I’ll leave. Have a good night.” She said with a devious smile then spun around, making her long blond hair sway in the air, and made her way out of my office.