Leila's POV.I gasp in shock at the sight before me, and turn away, closing my eyes tight, the thoughts in my head would fill a whole city with filth, those dirty thoughts would only help to make the mate pull stronger so I shake my head and dispel such thoughts from my head.The Alpha seems to have left, but I do not turn to look, clothes rustle as he hastily looks for something to wear.I keep my eyes shut tight, I do not want to mistakenly see his nakedness. I stand with my back to him, head bent and eyes shut for about two minutes, then he calls my name, a kind of signal that he's properly dressed."Leila" He says, the name rolling off his tongue like honey, my eyes snap to his face and he stares at me intently, sending shock waves down my spine.It's like someone has connected a current to me and the electricity is jolting me, his eyes narrow and his brow furrows, seemingly in suspicion, "what are you doing here?" He asks and my brows shoot straight into my hairline.What does he
Shantel's POV.I made the Head slave send Leila away. I am hoping The Alpha punishes her for intruding in his personal space without his permission, and that their relationship will be strained even further, that he is going to suspect her for one misdeed or the other, the thought brings me great joy.But of course that's not the only reason I did that, I made her send Leila away so that I can slip in her room and take something that's personal to her, something that I can take to the witch, Yelena, but now I am facing problems, the first one being that the Head Slave has questions, questions I am not willing to answer. "You want me to let you in her room?" The woman asks, her face is ugly and I can barely stand her, but I can tell she likes me and would do anything I say, she's a wannabe and a slave at that, of course I do not like her, she does not seem to see that."Yes," I smile sweetly, batting my eyelashes for extra effect. This woman does not look like she has a brain hidden
Leila's POV.I gasp, watching the Head slave and Shantel communicating has made me realize that the Head slave likes Shantel but the feeling is definitely not reciprocated.If the look of contempt on Shantel's face is any sign, I knew the Head slave has been in support of her the whole time, but this confirmed it, maybe even having a hand in one or two of her antics like what I just witnessed, of course I am not in a position to do anything about it.This leads me to another realization, the Head slave has always been torturing me, sending me on pointless errands and making sure my life is nothing less than a living hell, I always pinned it down to dislike and the Alpha.I always thought that the Alpha was the reason for my suffering, but from what I just saw and heard, half, if not all of my suffering boils down to Shantel herself.She could easily manipulate the woman to make my life miserable, she knew that malnutrition would make my wolf weak and my health deteriorate, so she ins
Shantel's POV.I have decided a day to meet the witch Yelena, and that auspicious day is today. I have planned a perfect excuse to leave the pack without raising any suspicion. I pull on the fashionable dress I bought, it shows a lot of cleavage and has a thigh high skit right in the middle of my thigh, putting on my favorite blood red lipstick, I look at myself in the mirror, a touch of mascara and blush on my cheeks and I am good to go.I walk confidently out of the room, and walk straight to my car, a guard stands in my way and I feel the urge to give him a huge slap, but instead I smile and look at him, he is taller than me so I have to crane my neck to have a good look at him, I know him, his name is Will or John, maybe?"Hello John" I go with the second option, he nods at me and gulps a large portion of air as his eyes land on my jiggling breasts, I smile." The… the Alpha strictly instructed me to let no one out of the compound without his knowledge." He says, struggling to f
Darren's POV.I watched my guards with narrowed eyes, my mood already at the point of snapping at someone.Aidan went out to get building materials so we could rebuild some places that were destroyed.I didn't like the damage on my pack recently and I wanted it to be the way it was even better, I had all the money to make it that way.The truck drove in, distracting me from watching my guards train.The driver came down and Aidan followed suit, he opened the back door.And the guards rushed there, trying to pick building materials.One of them grabbed the blocks,the others picked out the materials they could pick to the building store room.I turned to the truck driver who smiled at me, he took his cap off to wave a hand in greeting.The guards finished their jobs soon enough, and they were back to training.Watching them train annoyed me, everything that happened last week played in my mind.I couldn't stop thinking of it, and it annoyed me that they didn't protect the pack well.Tha
Leila's POV."Leila." The head slave's voice rang out, sharp and commanding as the crack of a whip.My eyes widened in shock, my heart racing as I looked up to see her master walking down the hallway towards her.I wondered what she had in store for me this time, I knew about her and Shantel joining hands to hurt me.What I didn't understand was her aim in this, I could guess Shantel's aim easily.I felt like she hated the fact that I'm the Alpha's mate, it showed in her words and actions, but the head slave hated me from the first time I came here.I kept wondering why, and I still couldn't come to an answer.I watched her come close to me, her face etched with every inch of malice she carried in her heart for me."You have one minute to get your stuff packed and bring the basket out for harvest." She said slowly, barely more than a whisper in my ear."And no side talk Leila." With that she spun around and walked out of the room without a backwards glance, shutting the door behind he
Darren's POV.I paced the spot Alpha Dean told me to wait, my heart beating quickly, I didn't know what he would say or what to expect.I was so nervous, I started sweating in my palms, I kept rubbing my hands on my trousers.The air was still and warm, but the humidity was rising and there was a slight breeze blowing towards me from over the trees.It felt good and refreshed after being cooped up in the car all day with nothing much to do, my nerves were jittering away like a schoolgirl on her first date. If someone said an Alpha would be this nervous and jittery for information I would've laughed at whoever it was.I didn't even understand why I was nervous, I felt like my feelings were interfering with my reasoning, I can't believe I wanted her father to be innocent, so I won't hate her anymore.I felt like I was lying to myself, I couldn't even hate her properly, I couldn't do anything without feeling guilty.It felt like my heart was wrecked whenever she was hurt or when I did a
Darren's POV.Alpha Dean faced me immediately after he finished eating, he began wiping his hands.His face was as serious as ever, I knew that it would be serious news, something more intense that I could imagine.I swallowed nervously, wondering if I was actually ready to hear what he had to say.He looked at me expectantly, his eyes were dark and concerned. I felt my heart beating in a strange manner in my chest as the moment grew more and more real.I didn't want Leila's father to be responsible anymore, but if he is, I don't know what I'll do.I know how insufferable I'll be, I'll make her life terrible and also it'll hurt me because she's my mate."Are you ready?" Alpha Dean asked, staring at me."Give me a moment to collect myself." I said, offering a small smile.He nodded and then continued cleaning himself up.I sighed in relief that he understood that was all I needed to calm down.I cleared my throat after a minute, composing myself as best I could.Once I did, I looked a
Leila's POV.I followed him, I was too giddy and excited.He kissed me, ruffling my hair, as I giggled in delight. He told me how proud he was of me and we both laughed at it. His face formed into a smile that didn't exist and it made the butterflies I felt in my stomach go wild again. I loved it when he smiled at me or made me happy.I felt so good, everything was lovely and wonderful, and then he looked down and whispered, “We have to go or we won't see the sunset." He said.I followed him, feeling like I was floating on air, as he carried me up.I couldn't stop thinking about everything that happened and how I felt now.I was filled with so much happiness, love, adoration. I wanted more than anything else to spend my life with this amazing man who had given me all I had ever wished for.He gave me protection, love and care, and I couldn't ask for anything more."We're almost there." He whispered.He covered my eyes as I stumbled trying to find my balance."Be careful." He said
Leila's POV.I groaned as the incessant knocking on the door jolted me awake from my peaceful slumber. Rubbing my eyes, I stumbled out of bed and made my way to the door, struggling to shake off the lingering remnants of sleep.I swung open the door to reveal a young maid standing on the other side. Her hair was neatly pulled back into a tight bun, and her eyes darted nervously around the room. She curtsied before me, her voice trembling slightly as she spoke."By Alpha's orders, I have been sent to get you ready for the celebration, ma'am," she announced, her voice barely above a whisper. "It's the mating ceremony today."Confusion washed over me like a cold wave, and I frowned, trying to gather my thoughts. Mating ceremony?"What... what ceremony?" I stammered, my voice still laced with drowsiness."The mating ceremony, ma'am," the maid repeated, her eyes widening. "You and Alpha Darren's he had been preparing for it all day"My heart skipped a beat at the realization. How could I h
Darren's POV.I stepped into the kitchen, the savory aroma of freshly cooked food wafting through the air. It had been a long day, but I wanted to make sure Leila had a proper meal.She deserved something special, something that would nourish her body and lift her spirits. As I glanced around the kitchen, my eyes settled on the ingredients neatly arranged on the countertop. It was time to create a healthy and delicious dinner for my mate.I started by selecting a vibrant array of vegetables. Bright red tomatoes, crisp green lettuce, and vibrant orange carrots caught my attention.I carefully washed and chopped them, the sharp knife slicing through the vegetables with precision. Next, I reached for a head of cauliflower and broke it into florets, ready to be roasted to perfection.With the vegetables prepared, I turned my attention to the protein. I had bought fresh salmon, knowing that the omega-3 fatty acids would be beneficial for Leila and our unborn child. I seasoned them with a d
Leila's POV.I woke up with a pounding headache, my temples throbbing as I tried to make sense of my surroundings. Slowly, the fog lifted from my mind, and I realized I was in my own room. Relief washed over me, mingling with confusion.How did I get here? Why was my head hurting so much? And then, like a dam breaking, my memories flooded back, crashing into my consciousness with the force of a tidal wave.I remembered meeting the healer and all, I just know the memory didn't leave. Shantel. The name echoed in my mind, carrying with it the terror of the past few days. I had been kidnapped by her and the witch, held against my will in a nightmarish ordeal.Tears welled up in my eyes as I allowed myself to fully comprehend the gravity of the situation. The Moon goddess had spared my life, and for that, I was eternally grateful, I'm sure she sent the blasting moon to kill them.The room seemed simultaneously comforting and alien. The familiar sights and sounds of my sanctuary took on ne
Leila's POV.Opening my eyes, staring at the healer as she cleaned off my bruises, applying ointment on it as the memories of Shantel's wickedness dawned on me.I felt so proud of myself for surviving all the pains and all the torture I received in the hands of that monster Shantel.I remembered how the Alpha carried immediately when he saw me there.She made my life a living hell, my child was my hope and my strength so I had to survive.I would have been devastated if I had lost my child to Shantel's torture, even at the expense that she doesn't know that I'm pregnant her torture was enough to kill a mother and her child."Whoever did this to you must be hell bent on having you dead" The healer said as she slowly rubbed the ointment on my legs."Oh she's definitely hell bent on killing me and Alpha Darren, she's a monster. You should have seen what she did to me. This is just because the wounds were healing." I uttered hastily, trying hard to shade off the thoughts of Shantel becau
Darren's POV"We have to go and find Leila, if anything happens to her I wouldn't forgive myself" I uttered, wondering what Leila must be passing through in the hands of Shantel, the fact that I wasn't there and I don't know where she could be filled me with the thoughts of incapabilities.I've got to find Leila to shade off my thoughts of incapabilities and also to prove to Shantel that she can't get away with her plans, her obsession is quite killing her. "It's dangerous out there,we got hurt when we came back."Aidan stuttered, knowing that his words would get me pissed. Truly his words got me pissed to some point, I lost my appetite for even eating this beautiful meal."I don't care... Besides it's the reason I want to rescue her out of the hands of Shantel" I retorted in a manner that he understood that he had to think about his words before saying it to me to avoid my wrath."Having you in the hands of Shantel would mean her gaining full victory over you and her plan could be to
Leila's POV.I was tied up on top of a stone, my hands behind my back.I was nervous, wondering how the ritual would be, when I woke up, I saw myself here.I was about to become a sacrifice for a greedy witch, and here I was.I couldn't move, I felt paralyzed, everything in me was frozen, unable to respond to anything other than the cold.The sensation spread throughout me like ice, freezing every part of my body. There wasn't enough air in my lungs, and yet I could feel nothing, no air moving through my throat. My stomach turned uncomfortably and I started to gag involuntarily.The nausea came in waves, and it took all of my will power to fight them off until they subsided again, slowly returning to a normal state.I was terrified, my heart beating so fast I thought it might explode.My mind went blank, my breathing slowed, and the world stopped spinning around me, just as my body was starting to slow down from its frantic heartbeat.In an attempt to distract myself, I began counting
Leila's POV.A scream rips from through my throat as ice cold water cascades down my body."Get up" Shantel hisses at me in a harsh tone, I can see her silhouetted figure in the room, my mind is in a haze and I try to focus, to regain my bearings. Her voice pierces my ears but all I see are blurry spots, "Get up" she repeats with more emphasis, I can't move, my limbs are shaking violently, "Stand up at one and do not waste my time, the ritual is happening elsewhere. " She snaps at me, it takes my brain a few seconds to process this, the ritual she speaks of means death. They are going to kill me and take my powers, I try to stand, and immediately I am hit with another wave of dizziness.Fear shoots through my spine in a hot wave, gripping me, my mouth goes dry, my throat clogs up and my eyes water. I feel my knees give out, they give way beneath me, and I collapse on the floor once again, a sob tears from me as I curl up into myself, wrapping my arms around my shivering body.
Shantel's POV.I shivered, fear filled my body, and I could barely breath for a second. It wasn't because of the cold due to the rain. No, this was more than fear and pain.I couldn't believe what I heard from Dean, the Alpha was suspicious of me and I didn't know what to do.I was so terrified and Dean wasn't picking up his calls, or even texting me like he usually would. He's not picking up his calls, I wonder if the Alpha caught him already.I paced the corridor, trying to figure out what to do.I called his line again, and it was switched off.I bit my fingernails, my whole body shook, but my eyes stayed glued on my phone as I waited for another text message or a call.The witch came back already and she was doing her final preparations as she told me.I really didn't care about that, all that mattered to me was seeing a reply from Dean.I kept looking at my phone, waiting for anything, any kind of notification. My hands were shaking as I tried to text him again, my mind raced