Chapter Nine

Amelia

Two days had passed since the new recruits were welcomed into the pack. This evening, as the sun dipped below the horizon, I found myself alone in my room. Hailey, my new friend, had just left after chatting for a while.

I decided it was time to take a refreshing bath. After a quick inspection of myself in the mirror, I noticed my reflection, a tangle of emotions in my eyes. I then stripped off my clothes that were damp with sweat from working in the kitchens all day, and stood naked in front of the mirror in my room. I carefully inspected my body through the mirror, and admitting that I was truly a beauty and a rare one at that, I touched my breasts which were full and firm, innocent of anyone’s taking.

I turned to study my hips in the mirror, knowing well that my beautiful body indeed had the power to make any man want me, and every girl jealous of me. I'd developed into a woman really quick as a young girl, but I was lucky enough that my stepfather never violated me. Even though I’d had one or two men try to take advantage of me in the past, I had remained a virgin. How that was possible considering the other kinds of violations I had endured in my twenty years of life was a surprise even to me, but I felt proud to have kept my virtue intact.

After inspecting my body for a while, I finally grabbed a towel that lay on my bed, wrapping it securely around my upper body. With my heart fluttering with anticipation, I prepared to head to the bathroom, which I shared with three other girls in the servants’ quarters.

As I took a step toward the door, a sudden, unexpected knock echoed through my room. My pulse quickened, and I paused, wondering who it might be this time. Slowly, I made my way to the door, my bare feet stepping upon the hard floor.

With trembling hands, I turned the doorknob and pulled it open. There, before me, stood Alpha Hunter. My breath caught in my throat, and my eyes widened in shock. Fear and surprise surged through me, leaving me stunned and speechless. I couldn’t find the words to greet him or ask the purpose of his visit. All I could do was stand there, staring at him, my heart racing.

Alpha Hunter, his powerful presence filling the doorway, regarded me with his piercing eyes. His expression was unreadable, a mask of authority and mystery. I couldn’t help but notice the way his dark hair fell slightly over his forehead, adding to his enigmatic decoy.

Time seemed to stretch, the world around us fading into insignificance. It was just him and me, locked in an unspoken exchange of intensity. I felt a strange mix of vulnerability and curiosity, my mind racing to comprehend why he was here in my doorway, of all places.

I stood frozen, the towel wrapped around my upper body, barely concealing my innocent body or surprise. Before me was the leader of the pack, the one who had bought me with an unbelievable sum, why he’d done that was still a mystery to me. I felt vulnerable with his gaze upon me and I tried to shift my own gaze from him but it felt impossible, as if he’d used a charm on me to maintain eye contact.

As he entered, the room seemed to shrink in size, his presence dominating the space. I closed the door behind him, the sound of the clicking feeling strangely significant. The suspense in the air was clear, and I couldn’t help but wonder what would transpire in this unexpected encounter with Alpha Hunter. Maybe he’d come to tell me what was so special about me, I thought.

Hunter remained silent, his piercing gaze never leaving mine. More tension hung heavy in the air, threatening to suffocate us both. I needed to break the ice, to say something, anything.

“So, how can I help you?” I asked without thinking, my voice quivering.

Hunter raised an eyebrow, a faint smirk tugging at his lips. “Help me?” he replied, his tone insinuating that I couldn’t possibly be of any assistance to him.

I quickly corrected myself, my cheeks flushed with embarrassment. “Sorry. I… I meant, how may I be of service?”

His smirk grew, and the silence lingered, thick and evident. Just as I gathered the courage to speak again, Hunter took a step closer, his imposing presence invading my personal space.

Without warning, his strong hands cupped my face, drawing me to meet his height, and his lips descended upon mine in a deep, passionate kiss. The world spun, and all thoughts vanished as I unconsciously surrendered to the intensity of the moment.

As his lips pressed against mine, a whirlwind of sensations engulfed me. It was a kiss like no other, one that definitely sent shivers down my spine. My heart raced, matching the rhythm of his own powerful heartbeat that I almost heard.

I had never been kissed before, not like this. His lips were warm, and the intensity of our connection was electrifying. It was as if time had stopped, and we were the only two souls in the world. I couldn’t help but get lost in the moment, surrendering to the passion that had been building between us for a while.

I had often fantasized about this, about being close to him in this way. But in reality, I was just a humble slave, and he was the alpha of a powerful pack, a leader among wolves. The divide between us seemed impossible to close, like the distance between the earth and the sky.

Yet, here we were, our lips locked in a passionate kiss that seemed to last for an eternity. Hunter’s kiss was both tender and demanding, igniting a fire within me that I had never known. It was a forbidden desire, one that went beyond the boundaries of our respective realities.

But just as the intensity reached its peak, my female protective instincts began to stir within me. The realization hit me like a bolt of lightning. What were we doing? This could not be. What gave him the nerve to think he could just have his way with me? Besides, I had a duty as a servant, to him, and he had his responsibilities as an alpha too.

Reluctantly, I broke the kiss, pulling away from Hunter’s embrace. His eyes, once filled with longing, now held a mix of confusion and regret. I could see the turmoil in his gaze, mirroring the chaos of emotions that raged within me.

“No,” I stammered, my voice barely above a whisper. “I… I can’t.”

I had enjoyed the kiss, wishing deep beneath me that it went on forever, but I knew that I had to caution this man for having the audacity to kiss me without my consent.

I lacked what to say to him though, and managing to find my words, “what are you doing?” I asked.

Hunter who still did not take his eyes off me for a second, said nothing. Then he tried to approach me again with another attack on my lips, and even though part of me wanted to let him have his way with me, I stopped him by placing my two hands on his chest, using it as a boundary between us.

Hunter seemd surprised by my reaction. With a frown now on his face, he looked down at my hands on his chest, and then back to me.

Seeing that I might have made a mistake by touching the alpha, I immediately pulled hands away. Hunter then attempted again to make another bold move to grab my face, but I quickly stepped away from him. With an uncomfortable silence growing between us, Hunter appeared to be shocked by my reactions, as if he expected me to give in without question.

Seeing I was unwilling to do that, without warning, he forcefully grabbed me by the arm and pushed me to the bed. Then with a swift action, he pressed his weight on me using his knees, and with one hand, he stripped the towel wrapped around me in an instant.

Before I could fully grasp what was happening, Hunter began to explore my body, ignoring my attempts to fight back, not that my strength was anything compared to his anyway. Completely subduing me, he began to forcefully kiss me, and this time, the kiss didn’t feel all that enjoyable anymore.

He proceeded to do as he liked with me, cupping my left breast with his left hand and squeezing it painfully. Soon, he parted my legs and thrust himself inside me unannounced. I tried to scream as felt a sharp pain between my legs, but he shut my mouth with is his other hand, muffling my screams.

Minutes later, he walked out of my room, leaving me violated. I tried to cry, but my tears seemed to be dried inside my eyes, and only a painful grunts came out of my lungs. He had defiled me, and laying there on the bed helpless, I realized that I was wrong about Hunter. The man who I thought was kind and gentle, feeling a strong connection to him, turned out to be a monster who had his way with me and left me bruised and in pains.