Lena worked through the night on an empty stomach. While she was preoccupied with her job, the Mistress would constantly bother her and knock her if she fell asleep. She felt so overwhelmed by the situation that she was sorry to come over as the Beta requested.Now that she's awake, and working, the Beta didn't show up a bit to confront the Mistress."I will never do that again. His mistress should do everything for him—" she pouted and stood before the slave master. With a bow, she nearly walked by him, but the slave master spoke out and diverted her focus. Turning, she asked, "What do you mean by that?"The slave master chuckled and approached her. “Don't you find it suspicious? Do you believe there was not a reason why your father did it, given that he was a man of peace?" he asked, shaking his head. "You should understand what it means to disturb a sleeping cougar."Lena gulped. To her, everything was just enigmatic. Did her dad really murder Don's uncle? If so, why would he act i
The instant she was pulled up by her hair, a scream sprang out of her throat. Before she could shout at whoever was torturing her, she remembered that she had fallen asleep in Alpha's chamber. "Your Majesty," she said while keeping her eyes closed."You should utilize opportunities judiciously; you do not have to go overboard." He gestured at the wall clock. "You had four hours of sleep. I think that's too much for a slave.”Her head sprang up. "However, the other slaves never worked at night. I was the only one who did," she groaned, but he grabbed her ear and pressed it so hard that she lost her voice to scream. The pain was so excruciating, but she dared not complain."I have warned you not to talk back to me, and perhaps you are unaware that you are not the same as the other slaves, right?" He quaked at her, causing her to slip and fall on the ground. “Meet the Mistress, there must be work awaiting you. But before doing any work—I am yet to eat my breakfast, so be fast about getti
"It was not her fault!" The Beta moved closer to Alpha, who was pacing his room. "I noticed the Mistress spilling the food, and I presumed she was envious since she spent the night in your chamber," he said, anticipating an answer.Even more than he despises Elena, he detests the Mistress's constant nagging of Lena for carrying out her duties on the Alpha. For goddess sake, they are mates, and that's the main reason for Lena not to be separated from the Don.Turning, Alpha looked at his Beta. "You must be developing feelings for her, otherwise you will be unconcerned about whether she is alive or not," he chuckled and looked at the clock. "Get rid of that sensation quickly since the clock is ticking away."The Beta went to his knees in shock. “My apology, but I have no feelings for her. I dare not!”“Then mind your business. The way I mistreat her shouldn't concern you a bit.”"Not you, but the Mistress is the one mistreating her." With a snap, the Beta sprang to his feet. "At sunset,
He whispered to her, growling, "You made me a sex addict, and I will punish you for that." Lena felt her heart pound. For spilling his food, she was meant to receive punishment—perhaps lashes—but instead he is attempting to ingratiate himself with her. "My Luna is the only one who has the authority to do that," he said, untying the rope and letting it fall to the ground.She gazed at the bruise left by the rope, which drew his attention to her flesh. "I know I should not be doing this, but I believe my mate bond is stronger than my aloof manner." Gently massaging the bruises with his thumb, he helped them heal. Nobody would think he was treating a slave he hated in this manner—not even he can believe it—and he does not even understand what was wrong with him.He had been chilly and unkind to her for hours, but suddenly he was being kind. “This is because of the mate bond. Maybe rejecting you will make it easier for me to despise and mistreat you in the way I want, and my Beta will ac
The instant Lena emerged from the restroom with his towel draped over her, Alpha Don fixed his gaze on her from head to toe. His gaze grew strained. “Do you still believe that you are a princess who consistently exhibits bravery and has the courage to follow her heart?” His expression contorted.She shook her head. “I only realized….”“Take it down! I wonder what you're hiding.” Just the sound of his words frightened her enough that she let go of the towel and it fell off her body. His gaze swept over her bare body in front of him. "The clothing on the couch belongs to you. You must dress neat while staying with me.”She ran to the couch, her breast bouncing with each step as he looked at her and licked her lips. Why does he have such an obsession with a common slave? She is only valuable as a sex tool, but based on the way things are going, it appears that she is more than that. He can not be fixated on a sex tool, yet he keeps wanting her body.“They aren't meant for slaves…” Lena d
There were a lot of files strewn all over his bed, but he was unable to focus and go through them one by one as he usually did. With thoughts of Elena clouding his head, he fixed his gaze on a certain file. He was attempting to figure out why, despite his best efforts, he was unable to move on from her body. He was finding it difficult. It was wrong of him to act in such a way. Even though she was supposed to be his sex toy, it was not to be pleasurable. He wasn't supposed to cling to her body to the extent of loving her moans.He pushed the files to the side. “She's supposed to be here but she left ... and I'm sure I woke up after she left. But why? Why can't I sleep without her? I shouldn't be longing for her body that way even as a sex toy…” he stood, transfixing his palms on his waist. "I was not intended to make love to her, but rather have sex. Was she meant to moan with delight at first? She was supposed to be begging me to stop because it was painful not asking for more…”It
She rose from the floor and edged closer to the bed, her eyes fixated on the Alpha. His words surprised her, "Are you going to climb there with that garment on?" She shook her head, then started to unzip and undress with difficulty. "Why is it that removing your clothes is so tough for you? Looks like you need my help…”She gulped, knowing that his help wasn't the type she wanted from the beginning. She took a few steps back. "I can handle it on my own,""If you could, why did you seek my assistance before?" He took a step toward her. “Halt!” he made a long face. "I alone shall determine whether or not to assist..." When he got close to her, his jaw tensed. He approached her from behind and carefully undid the dress.Lena's heart continued to race. Her master has mood swings, so she is unsure if he is angry with her or not. The way he frowns and then smirks makes it difficult to discern his feelings, so she would not dare to awaken the beast in him for her sake.She was about to take
Releasing his grip on his staff, Alpha Nathan took the needle from the guy in front of him. "It was utilized to determine the amount of aconite in her food and beverages. Keep it secure."He returned it to the man and got down from his seat.Approaching the lifeless body on the ground, he cracked open its face. "She looked a lot like her. I hope everything works out as planned." he closed her face again and turned to his men. "I take it that nobody saw you murdering and burying the morgue attendant?"They nodded in unison. “Yes, Alpha!!”He snorted and licked his lips. "What strategy are you going to use? Did you examine the building of his palace?"After exchanging quick glances, they both nodded."Then you must have figured out where to store the body. I mean, a spot that is easily accessible but remains a secret to him. In this manner, anyone who discovers that the body was discovered in his hidden basement would assume that he carried it out and concealed it as well," he scowled. “
CHAPTER 38 As Lena left, Alfred released a deep breath. He looked around to see the armed men almost close to him. He shook his head, “I'm not their priority. They can still leave me to live and go after her…” he looked at the direction Lena took. “We have to meet again, Lena. We didn't grow together, but I felt that bond. We have to live and spend time together…even if we won't have parents anymore.”His lips pulled apart slightly. He glanced around and found a heavy stone, which he grabbed.“They can't find me either. They won't find us. We don't have to lose each other after meeting again. My mother is also waiting for me.” he blinked, letting his tears roll down his cheeks.With all his might, he threw the stone to a distance, and it rolled over, going down deeper.He chuckled as the men felt that was the direction they took and headed towards the area. He slowly got to his feet and took the other way, heading to a destination he didn't know.When he felt he had walked enough and
CHAPTER 37 Alfred tapped Lena. He pulled her backwards, and they went back into the inner room. “This won't work! It's risky!!” he released a hot breath. “Look, let's just distract them. They are too huge to be fought. We will end up dead as they wish if we make any mistake…”Lena rolled her eyes. She felt so baffled that her body seemed to be on fire. Even though she wishes to die instead of Alfred, a part of her wants her to live for her son. She believes that someday, she will meet with her son and will even be welcomed back by the Don again.She sighed deeply and looked at Alfred. “So, how do you think we will distract them?”“Let's wait till they fall deep asleep. They can't cheat nature. They will certainly doze off at a time.” he suggested, and she nodded. “Do you think we will be able to get their boss’ medicine?”Lena shook her head. She had already thought about it several times and found no solution to that. “I believe he takes the treatment at the hospital, so whatever me
CHAPTER 36 Tyrion picked up the cigarette, looked at it, and dropped it on the floor. “It's a pity I won't have it again.” he shook his head pitifully. “I have to live, not for a few years, but for how long I wish.” he rubbed his finger on his lips. “Make sure they don't have a way to escape from there…..” The young man standing before him bowed to him. “It's already well protected—”He picked up the envelope on the floor and pulled out the letter in it. For the fifth time, he read it and burst into laughter that wasn't ordinary. “I found it the last day I stepped foot in her father's home. That day, I wept even as the man that I was and vowed to find her brother for her no matter what….but she disorganized everything and even found him herself….” he dropped the envelope on the floor and stood up.He had known that Lena had a lost brother but hid it because he planned to surprise her with her family, only to get stabbed by her master's mate that he also cared for.“If I had known th
CHAPTER 35 Elena was tossed into a little hut-like room. She groaned when her arm hit the floor, wincing silently in pain. Sending her hot saliva down her throat, she opened her eyes to see Beta Tyrion squatting before her—sending shivers down her spine.She gasped and shifted backwards, pointing her fingers at him. “Aren't you supposed to be dead? What are you doing here? Who was executed, if not you?” her voice was shaky. She was sure if Tyrion was impersonated, then he must have done all that just to deal with her like he promised.He grinned, tapping his index fingertip on the floor. “Ridiculous? “ he shook his head. “She seems astounded….” she stood up and gripped his jacket. “You fucking think I will have to die because of you? Why should I when I've been on my master's side before he met you….and then I will be the one to pass on because of you huh?”She bit her bottom lip. “Stop claiming to be the victim when you are the culprit—” she exhaled deeply. “If you didn't offend you
CHAPTER 34 “My feet are so damn bruised now…” Lena lifted her leg, seated on the floor, while checking her foot. She had pulled off her footwear when she found it difficult to run faster, but now, she was regretting it. “I will wait until it's healed before I continue…” she mumbled and positioned her bag to use it as a pillow, and then she laid down.Looking into the sky, she exhaled deeply, reminiscing on Alfred and how she had left without saying goodbye. However, she believed it was better, so they won't want to stop her or come after her. But then, one thing still baffles her—why he passed out when she touched her.She had never experienced such a thing before, and her wolf was saying nothing about it.“My baby—” she sniffled. “He must be crying now. I can hear his cries…” she blinked and turned over to lie on her side.She was already in the streets, but couldn't tell where exactly she was. It looked so calm, and people were barely walking around, or maybe she was still at the t
CHAPTER 33 Ten minutes later, a splash of water awoke Alfred. His eyes sprang open when he noticed he was lying on the floor. Gently, he sat up to meet his mother, who kept staring at him. She was stunned to see him lying on the floor after waiting for him to show up in the kitchen.Alfred wiped his face. “Mum!!” he swallowed softly, winking. “Where is Elena?”The elderly woman glanced around. “Shouldn't I be asking you?”He gazed at his mother's face. Something was odd about him. There's a feeling that had never ignited in him since he knew himself as a living being. “Are you okay? There are lots of customers to serve. How did you end up here?” she stood up, grasping her apron. “I was waiting for you but didn't see you, so I decided to serve them all before searching for you….”He made a long face. “Really? Are they more important to you than my whereabouts?” he forced himself to stand, dusting his clothes. “You didn't see me and wanted to serve your customers first. What if I was
CHAPTER 32 “Get the two bowls and serve them….” Alfred referred to Lena, who was stretching her hips. She had worked all day, serving people in the tavern owned by the family that had saved her. It's just a night, and she already felt at home.Each time she sets her eyes on the young man who had the same looks and birthmark as her, she feels there is another family left, but one thing still baffles her…..who was that guy exactly? Several times, she had inquired….but he insisted that they never met for once and he was part of the family that brought him in. His father was dead….he was just left with a mother and no siblings. To think of it, why doesn't he have the same looks as his mother? All those had haunted her throughout the night. She woke up several times at midnight and took a good look at the guy.Something was also weird about him. His mother was a human, and he was a werewolf—but a powerless wolf. He doesn't have a scent either. It seemed his wolf was suppressed and wasn'
CHAPTER 31 The sun was setting, and Lena was yet to leave the woods. She had walked throughout the night until she passed the border but had yet to enter the lively area of the next pack. She felt exhausted and sat under a tree, leaning on it to get some rest.She stared at the broad branches of the tree and scoffed. “I didn't even give my son a name. His father will now do that.” she was weak down to her feet, and she had nothing with her that would generate some energy for her.“I can get a wild fruit here—” she sat up and continued her journey, slowly searching for fruits that she would ingest to hold her for some time. Once she enters the lively part of the next pack, she would purchase food with the money she has.After a long walk, she was still unable to get a fruit within the space.Wiping her perspiration, she sat on the floor again. “I need just a little strength to enter the next pack—just a little one,” she murmured and landed with her back on the floor, placing her head
CHAPTER 30 One of the royal guards rushed to Alpha Dante the moment he alighted from his car. He shut the door and dipped the car key into his pocket. “Why are you panting?” his brows arched, gazing at the guard still.“Your Majesty, the maids seem to be fighting. The palace has been in a roar for about an hour now.” the guard narrated and lifted his head. “When I inquired what was going on, I was told that Mistress Evelyn had sneaked into the baby’s room and poisoned the meal….but unfortunately, she was caught by the new servant, Susan who had beaten her to a pulp.”Unexpectedly, Alpha burst into laughter. Now, he can tell why Lena wanted Susan inside the palace as one of her servants.He walked past the guard and entered the palace building, his palms dipped into his pockets. “Evelyn has always been cautious, but this time, she was reckless because her cup was full and was overflowing. I've had enough of them here…” he pondered as he walked straight into the hallway that connected