“You… How can it be?!” a frowning man with curly brown hair asked with a spiteful tone.
The short, scrawny young lady with shaggy black hair before him was on her knees quailing, a hairbreadth away from bursting into tears.
“Damn it.” He cussed, immediately venting his anger on the tree closest to him, the impact of his punch causing the once-sturdy tree to snap in two.
His action made the lady gasp in fear and shudder. Subconsciously, she fell back a little, wanting to create even a little inch more gap between her and this scary man.
“I can’t believe this. It has to be some joke, right? How can you, a lowborn ugly slave, be my fated one?” he asked, giving her a dirty look.
Unable to meet his intimidating gaze, her head hung low. Her lips quivered as she grappled with the fear of saying the wrong thing and facing the consequences of losing her head.
“Worst of all, you're just fucking skin and bones!” uttering another cuss word, he wildly ran his hand through his hair and even messed up the previous cool hairstyle. “What on earth should I do with you? You’re of no benefit to me. You aren’t even fit to be a breeder!”
“Al… Alpha…” the frightened female called out to him.
“Shut your mouth, you worthless piece of garbage!" the man yelled, his hand poised to strike but stopping just short of her face. “Oh, goodness!”
His chest rose and fell in quick succession while his teeth and hands remained tightly clenched.
“Don’t ever tell anyone that you are my mate, you hear me! If I hear it on someone else’s lips, I’ll have snakes make a party out of your body,"
“Y-yes, Alpha. I-I swear on my life,” she nodded her head frantically.
“Now get the hell out of my sight, you wretch!” he ordered, his scowl becoming more prominent.
Like a bat out of hell, she quickly expressed her gratitude. “Y-Yes. T-Thank you, Alpha…”
“Are you deaf! Fucking get lost!” he seethed.
“Sorry…” the trembling lady scurried away from his presence, falling many times in the process.
“Moon Goddess, I swear, if I lay my eyes on that disgusting thing again, I will kill her!” Unable to calm down, he decided to shift into his wolf form and go for a long run in the woods.
…
Meanwhile, the omega female that had just run away from him crashed minutes later in front of the slave quarters.
“Bellatrix, are you alright?” a middle-aged flaxen-haired woman in mangy clothes came running towards her.
“What happened to you?” the woman, who had a large, visible scar on her forehead, asked once more with a face shrouded in worry.
However, the latter couldn’t reply; all she did was cry and quiver.
“Please, tell me, my child. What happened?” the woman stooped to the latter’s level to entreat doughtily.
“Mum,” Bellatrix's voice was so faint, it was barely a whisper.
The woman brought her closer and hugged her, “I’m here, darling. What’s bothering you?”
“N-nothing,” Bellatrix replied and her mom stopped hugging her, looking befuddled.
“Nothing, you say?! Then why are you crying?”
“I got b-bullied by s-someone, Mum,” Bellatrix responded slowly.
At that her mother sighed, “It’s okay, my dear. Don’t let that break you,” she consoled, trying hard not to cry too in front of her daughter.
Two months had elapsed since their former pack, Star Light Pack, was suddenly razed to the ground in one night. Their Alpha and Luna were killed along with thousands more.
The few of them who survived that attack were then taken captive to the enemy pack. They were first imprisoned for weeks in tiny, damp and squalid cells, with tiny portions of food fed to them once a week. Out of 70 captives, only 19 survived and were then turned to slaves whose position was even lower than the enemy pack’s Omegas.
No day passed without being bullied. Remembering all these, Bellatrix’s mum ultimately teared up and even after wiping a stray tear, more followed and she gave up.
“It’s okay, Bellatrix. Don’t cry,” her mom said with a trembling voice as she stroked her daughter’s hair. “I believe this won’t be our permanent condition. So cheer up, okay?”
Bellatrix sniffled as her mom wiped her tears, “Yes, mom.” She nodded and allowed her mom to get her back on her feet.
Slowly, they made their way into the dilapidated building, with her mom trying to cheer her up by telling a joke.
~~~***~~~
“What?!” The Beta’s daughter, Helene Woods abruptly stood up from the pricey wooden chair. She was in a state of great fury, immediately crumbling the mug in her hand to bits.
The Omega maid before her quickly knelt, bowing her head, “Ease your anger, Mistress,” she entreated in a soft tone.
“Shut up! What do you know?!” Helene spat, throwing the fragments of what used to be a mug at the maid who didn’t even bother to dodge. That would just turn her to a punching bag.
Helene shook her head, “No, I can’t let this go on. I’m the worthy one; I’m of noble blood. I deserve to be his Luna, not that piece of trash from who knows where.”
“You’re right, Mistress,” the maid supported.
“I have a suggestion, if you’ll allow me,” the maid added, a trace of fear on her face.
Helene exhaled heavily and went back to her seated state, using the hanky to wipe her uninjured hand. “Spit it out, Carrissa,” she ordered. “It better be something feasible, or else, I’ll feed you to my pet dog,”
“Yes, Mistress,” Carrissa nodded, “I heard the Alpha warn her not to tell anyone else that she was his mate or else, calamity will befall her. As far as I know, that slave is called Bellatrix, and she has an ugly mother called Vivian. If we can spread rumours to a talkative maid, we don’t need to do anything else and the position of Luna will be secured for you,”
Helene nodded in approval, “Not bad. Go and do it at once. Moreover, make certain that the mother and daughter duo endure ample bullying before their day of demise,”
“Noted, mistress,” with that, Carrissa rose to her feet, bowed once more to her mistress and turned to leave.
Helene harrumphed, “The Alpha is mine and mine alone. I will get rid of every obstacle in my way!"
~~~Two days later…“Iris, have you caught on to the buzz?" a rotund Omega maid murmured to her fellow worker, both holding trays of food.“About what, Freya?” the latter queried with knitted brows.Freya eagerly answered, “I’ve heard it from the lips of several others that the Alpha has found his mate.”“Oh, that’s a good thing then. Is she from our pack? I reckon she's quite beautiful and classy," Iris commented with a smile, her eyes twinkling like crescent moons.Freya scoffed, “No, Iris. It’s that lowly slave Bellatrix,”“What?” Iris stopped in her tracks, “That ugly thing?”Freya shrugged, “I bet she and her mom are very happy now. But personally, I’m not sure I can bring myself to bow to a Luna from a background much worse than mine.”“Me too. Let’s hurry up before our masters get us whipped,” With that, the two girls picked up the pace.They didn’t realize that Bellatrix was some distance behind them and had heard the conversation. She covered her mouth, her eyes dilated with
The Alpha made his way over to the mother and daughter duo.Bellatrix got off her mom and fell to her knees, pressing her palms together, ignoring the pains that came with this very act.Her cheeks were stained with tears, her whole being was trembling as she sniffled, staring at his feet, too frightened to see how he looked at the moment.“Alpha… Alpha, my mom wouldn’t steal.” She appealed.“The jewelry was found in her bag.” The Alpha coldly said.“I…” She didn’t know what else to say. She wasn’t there when her mom was taken away but she believed her mom was innocent. However, rather unfortunately, she didn’t have any proof to back up her claims.“Raise your head, Bellatrix,” he ordered.“Y-Yes, Alpha,” She quickly obeyed his demand but his death stare made her wish to be swallowed by the earth beneath her. Unfortunately, hanging her head low was no longer an option, unless he commanded it.“I believe I gave you a warning?”This question jolted memories of the dreadful day they disc
It had been three days since the unfortunate incident at the pack’s square. Seated on the clammy, frigid floor of the filthy and malodorous cell was Bellatrix. Her throat was parched and her tummy had long given up on grumbling, probably having resigned to the belief that food and water weren’t coming.The assigned guards on standby never even looked her way and they deliberately ate appetizing food that made her salivate each time. But now, she’d learned to just stare at the walls of the dimly lit cell, way too exhausted to keep staring at the damp cell’s roof.‘When can I put an end to my misery?’ was the only thing on her mind. She envied her late mum; at least the latter wasn’t suffering like she was now.She’d barely had any sleep, and whenever she closed her eyes, she only saw her mom screaming in agony, a bitter reminder of what her cruel mate did.“I’m so sorry, Mum,” she muttered inaudibly, a stray tear that she couldn’t hold back slid down her face and she didn’t even bother
"Mistress,"A tall, slim, brown-eyed lady apparently in her twenties and dressed in an elegant maid's uniform, called out as she entered the tastefully-furnished and spacious room.Bellatrix, who had been seated on the comfy, queen-sized bed, staring blankly at the floor and seemingly lost in thought, turned her head to take a look at the owner of the euphonious voice.Upon noticing the maid, she got up almost immediately from the bed."Y-You are...?" She questioned the stranger with a look of incredulity.With her head slightly bowed, the coffee-haired woman answered with a small smile, "Replying to mistress, I'm your personal maid, Victoria. The Alpha has assigned me to you. Now, you will be my responsibility; I will groom you into a more responsible and charming lady fit to be the Alpha's royal breeder,"Bellatrix looked more of a servant than a mistress, from her demeanour to her dressing. It could somehow be seen that this maid had spoken with a hint of arrogance as if Bellatrix
The Beta of the Diamonds Claw Pack walked briskly through the winding halls of the pack house. His steps were confident and purposeful as they marched to fulfil the instruction given to him by the Alpha.As the beta, it was his duty to ensure that the alpha's orders were executed smoothly and without delay, even though it might involve pissing off the most important and most powerful woman in the pack. The Luna.Today, the Alpha had instructed him to summon his wife, Luna Katelyn to see him.The Beta approached the Luna's door and braced himself for the drama he knew was waiting for him behind the door.He knocked firmly, and as expected, the door was opened by an auburn-haired maid with a stern expression."Alpha has summoned the Luna to his rooms." He announced to the Luna's maid."The Luna is unavailable," she said and her voice carried a note of finality in it.Thankfully, the Beta was already prepared for when this happened. The Beta crossed his arms, unfazed."I am under strict
Luna Katelyn's Chamber. ~~'~~ Luna Katelyn lay in her chamber, half-reclined on the plush bed. The soft material of her silk nightgown gently brushed against her skin causing her to let out a soft sigh. Her room was beautifully lit up by the flickering light of the scented candles scattered across the luxurious room. They cast a warm glow against her silver hair, the dark wood furniture and rich, velvet drapes. This was the picture of perfect luxury. Katelyn sighed again, as she replayed the sweet memories of her husband’s intimate touch. The memories of nights with Alpha Killian were something no woman could easily forget. They always hovered like a stubborn shadow, constantly teasing her mind until she was craving for more. Her fingers absentmindedly traced over her skin, as she replayed the way Killian's hands had explored her body. He was eager and passionate so each touch had provoked a raging flame of desire inside her. She closed her eyes, letting herself get lost in the m
The sun was beginning to set over the beautiful garden in the Alpha's compound. The vanishing light cast a warm golden glow over the beautiful, expensive flowers that were mostly imported from the most expensive parts of the world. The scent of blooming roses mingled with the earthy aroma of freshly watered soil, mixed with the gentle rustling of leaves to create a soothing symphony for many people who came here to seek privacy. The Royal Garden was a sanctuary of lovers to many or a hideout where people's secrets and crimes could be whispered without fear of being overheard. Tina, Luna Katelyn's maid, made her way to this very garden just as it was getting dark. Her footsteps were silent on the gravel as she moved with purpose. She was cautious and her eyes scanned every visible area for any signs of prying eyes. This meeting was very important, and the utmost discretion was needed. As she approached a secluded corner of the garden, she spotted Victoria, Bellatrix's maid, waiting
A week had elapsed, and Bellatrix had begun to look even better than she was at the auction. On the surface, she seemed to have become closer to her assigned personal maid, Victoria, who appeared to be sweet, deferential and subservient.However, Bellatrix kept her resolve in mind- To trust nobody but herself. She was in a place where she knew nobody and she had no family member left in this world to guide her or to reassure her.In a place like this, schemes were the order of the day and she was no fool to believe that the Luna would be genuinely happy with her presence and role as the royal breeder. She guessed the latter wasn't yet aware that she and the Alpha of this pack were bound by the mate bond.Although the Alpha hadn't yet accepted her as his mate yet; he definitely was disgusted by her appearance at the auction. Sigh, she couldn't blame anyone other than her ex-mate for her bad fate, at least this one didn't treat her badly.One morning, she asked Victoria if it was possib
Bellatrix lay on a red divan in the lounging area, by the orders of her mate of course. Even though this area was meant to be somewhat accessible to the public, at this moment, she was the only individual present aside from the employees. It was still the evening after Luna Katelyn's attack. Luckily for Bellatrix, she had come out of it mostly unharmed but the pack doctor had come to her residence to tend to her. She was about to doze off when she heard a knock. On opening the door, she found it was one of the Alpha's personal guards who had come to inform her that the Alpha wanted her at the Royal lounge. She wanted to decline but thought against it. She reasoned that the Alpha must be feeling a lot of emotions. She knew he didn't love her even though she was his mate. The one he loved was Katelyn but now the latter had messed up badly. Now the one he didn't love was the victim and the one he loved was in prison. She had heard some pack members whisper about the Luna's imprisonment
Luna Katelyn's heart pounded as she raced back in the direction of her residence in shock and horror at what she had just done. Her eyes kept darting around with fear, scared of seeing her husband, but she forced herself to keep running.She could see that people were staring at her, their expressions shifting from surprise to confusion, then to alarm at what they were seeing but she didn't care."Is that the Luna?" someone murmured behind her."Why's she running like that?" another voice echoed."What's happening?"She heard the whispers and the shocked gasps as she bolted past them, but she couldn't give a damn about that now, not after what she had just done.'How could I let myself do that? Why hadn't I controlled my damn temper!" Her thoughts spun wildly, her mind caught between anger at herself and sheer terror.The Alpha would know what she did, there was no doubt about it.She'd only remembered their connection a few seconds after she'd laid hands on Bellatrix, but it was alrea
The Alpha was close to the woods with his Beta who was now walking dutifully behind him, cracking jokes to lighten the latter's mood. An Alpha's job wasn't all glory behind the scenes. Many times, the Alpha stayed late into the night handling paperwork. He'd tell the Beta to go to his worried family and continue all by himself. When he was serious, he was a workaholic. The more stressed one is in human form, the more their wolf side would fight to come out for a run in the woods and the Alpha had abstained from shifting for heavens know how long. Before he started trying to gain some form of entertainment, even at other's expense, it meant he was losing it.If he didn't get to run today, heads could roll the next day."At least, a fake laugh for all my efforts, I would appreciate that," said the Beta as he overtook his ruler and stood in his path."We're not here for a comedy show. Plus, you are bad at humour. I'm this close to shifting right now. A part of me is wishing to charge in
(Same day)The Golden Pavillion,Royal Garden.2:19 pmPerched on a beautifully crafted wooden chair, Luna Katelyn was attired in a snazzy, thin-strapped, thigh-length, sequinned red gown adorned by dazzling gold jewellery from head to toe. With legs crossed, she was engrossed in a novel while Tina was positioned behind her, providing a soothing shoulder massage.A porcelain bowl brimming with small and round-shaped purple fruits sat on her lap and she leisurely picked some to consume.In contrast, outside the pavilion wreathed by the afternoon's sweltering heat, Evelyn, whose garments were soaked with sweat, was hoisting a big rock with her shaky hands raised. A pool of tears had long formed in her eyes but she tried to keep this pool locked within her eyelids. The Luna had commanded– a single tear mustn't escape.As for why she was being punished this way?According to Evelyn, the pill was successfully put into the breeder's food when she got the chance.She said she even recorded
Three days later.Alpha's office, Diamond Claws Pack. 9: 27 am. ... "You requested my presence, my King," the Gamma, Sergei Treyton, stated as he approached the Alpha, who was outfitted in a white shirt with rolled-up sleeves and black trousers."How are the newly shifted warriors faring?" the Alpha, focused on the names of the books on his shelf, asked his subordinate without looking at him.The Gamma shrugged as he responded, "This is just their first month. However, there are three among them who caught my eye,""Oh?" the Alpha raised a brow as he stopped his search and turned, "Kids these days are slothful. Out of 20, only three caught your eye. Should I, perhaps, pay them a visit tomorrow and train alongside them?""Alpha, the kids are doing their best." Sergei defended, "Everyone isn't the same,""But you said it already yourself, their best is not good enough. 3 out of 20 is a total fail, we both know that. I want at least half of these kids to be strong and fit for their f
Bellatrix had been moved to a new residence and had been assigned a new personal maid called Evelyn Turner as well. The maid, who also came from an omega background, was in her mid-twenties, surpassing her Mistress in age by a few years. She was a head taller than the breeder as well and had olive skin, amber eyes, and raven hair. Unsurprisingly, Luna's maid had not spared her. Just a week after Evelyn resumed her duties as the breeder's personal maid, Tina approached her, took her to a secluded area and smilingly gave her four beautiful silver bracelets. "These look like they cost a bomb. W-why're you giving them to me?" Evelyn questioned doubtfully. There was also a beauty mark on her left brow and she was slightly lagging behind Victoria in terms of good looks."It's not from me, you know I could never afford this. It's my Mistress' gift to you." Tina disclosed, "She heard you were very efficient in your task of caring for the Breeder." "Oh really?" "Yeah," Tina nodded and Ev
Bellatrix hugged herself as the chilly rain drenched her whole being. She trembled each time thunder struck.Genaya, on seeing this, laughed, even in pain, "So, you're scared of thunder. What are you? A child?"Bellatrix didn't answer her, she hugged herself tighter, hoping the rain would stop soon. Unfortunately, it kept pouring for hours.The Alpha was in his chamber, pounding Katelyn whose moans were a beautiful melody that turned him on even more. Yes, his Luna was very good in bed, it was a pity she hadn't birthed a child for him.That reminded him. It was pouring heavily, the breeder was outside in this rain!'Forget it, she won't die from mere rain,' he quickly put the thought of Bellatrix at the back of his mind. Tonight, he had to reassure his Luna's sharp-set and tasty cunt that he still loved its owner."Fuck, Katelyn honey, you're making me want to finish all my seeds inside you tonight," he said amidst grunts."Then… do it Alpha, let's see… how much my cunt… can swallow,"
“And you, Breeder Bellatrix,” the Beta began.“You have caused harm to an original pack member and you, without permission, left your punishment to do something of your own interests. For that, you will be caned ten lashes. Let this serve as a lesson to you. The rest of you,” the Beta turned to the crowd. “…Disperse. There’s nothing to see here.”“Yes, my lord,” everyone in the crowd chorused and turned to leave, chatting in small voices.Bellatrix sighed, “Could you at least let me know why I was dragged here in the first place?” she asked the Beta.“You came out without permission. Without the Alpha’s orders. You’re lucky he was not in a bad mood today.” With that, he walked away.Bellatrix, at the guards’ order, lay on the ground on her belly and received the punishment she was to be granted. Afterwards, she struggled but successfully forced her body to get into a kneeling pose.The twins, by the guards’ orders, were made to kneel beside her. It wasn’t easy for the siblings to remai
Bellatrix's words of fury laced with nice amounts of insults shocked the crowd and riled the person it was directed to. "Oh, dear, you will regret ever saying those words to me, you filthy omega," the blonde female was of Upsilon descent. Her eyes glowed a pink color and her canines grew longer at the same time as her nails. Many became very interested in watching this fight... Or rather the impending doomed fate of this ugly and yet pompous Omega breeder before them. A child produced from her would be equally ugly as well. What did the Alpha even see in her, was the thoughts of most present tonight.Some ladies, or rather the upsilon's friends and well-wishers, cheered the blonde on."Rip her to shreds, Genaya!" "Tear her pride apart!" "Break her bones, girl. How dare she talk to you like that? She must be fucking tired of living!" In addition to the enraged blonde, there was also a blonde boy who had made his way over. His eyes were glowing a fuschia colour, but that was it. H