EZEKIEL'S POV:
"Are you okay, babe?" Rue asked as she tried to open my shirt button. I grunted and pushed her aside. "Not today, Rue. I'm not in the mood." I spat out and gulped the content of my glass and set it down. "It's impossible for Zeke not to be in the mood for s*x. What happened to you dude?" I rolled my eyes at the annoying voice of my best friend. "Chris, stop it already. It's not funny." Rue stood up and picked her bag, ready to leave. "Bye." She uttered and stormed out angrily. "Yoo! That's too harsh, dude. This is your girlfriend you're treating this way." Chris chastised me, clearly angry. "Do you want me to leave your house?" I glared at him and he raised his hands up in surrender. "Alright chillax dude. You're acting like a spoiled brat." He muttered under his breath and poured himself a drink. I huffed and looked away, if only he knew. "So my father said you and I have only one year left to assume duties. With the way your mood swings, it will be hard playing your Beta. You're sort of a b!tch sometimes." Chris commented, causing my frustration to heightened. "If you don't shut the f*ck up I swear I'll break your head." I swore and stood up, breathing heavily. I couldn't find my pace, I was in despair and in dire need of consolation, not taunting from my best friend and future Beta. "What's up!" He calmly asked. I guess he got the memoir that something was bothering me. "I found my mate!" I screamed, my heart knotting at the thought. "That's great, Man. Shouldn't you be happy about it?" Chris asked, confusion written all over his face. "I should, in fact I'm happy, very happy but the damn new rule is freaking making me go crazy." I breathed out, trying so hard to calm my nerves. "Your mate is an omega?" The curiosity in his voice didn't invade me. "Yeah, one of the maids recruited in the Pack house is my mate. And to make matters worse, she has no wolf so therefore she has no idea that we are mates." I ranted and threw my hands up frustratedly. I really wished this damn new rule of Alpha Heirs not getting involved with maids or omega isn't in existence. I would be so happy to take her up to my parents and present her as my mate. "So what will you do? Are you going to reject her?" Chris questioned. "Hell no. I'm not going to reject my mate. I'll have to find a way around this." I mumbled and poured another drink for myself. "But to protect her, I won't let her know. I'll go home and pretend as though she is nothing to me." I stated flatly at the same time, chuckling sadly, knowing fully well that I couldn't do that. There was no way I would pretend that she's nothing to me. Not when the freaking mate bond had already kicked in. The taste of her lips last night had left me longing for more. "Well, you still have a year left to be Alpha. I believe by then, you will figure something out." Chris' words left me feeling relieved. A beep from my phone drifted my attention to it. It was a message from Father. “Come home.’ *********** The minute I walked into the big lounge, there sat my parents with Rue who was grinning from ear to ear. “Hey Babe.” Her deep ocean blue eyes twinkled in excitement. I furrowed my brows. “You're here?” I couldn't hide my displeasure. “Yes, I thought I should surprise you. Daddy invited me over.” She squeaked and Father chuckled. “Her parents are leaving town and asked if she could stay here while they are gone.” Father chipped in and stood up. Mother shook her head slightly, grinning at me. “If anyone should see the displeasures in your face, the person would think Rue is not your girlfriend.” She said and stood up as well. “Take care of your girlfriend, Son.” She added and both my parents walked out of the lounge hand in hand. The minute I was left alone with Rue, my rage rose to the surface. “Why didn't you say something back at Chris’s place?” “You were acting weird and I thought not to tell you. After all, your father invited me. I didn't come on my own.” She veered and stood up, forcing a smile on her face. Her earlier smile had disappeared the moment my parents left the lounge. “I don't know what's up with you today so I'm going to go to my room and give you your space.” She declared, gritting her teeth. Forcing my rage down, I masked a smile on my face and pulled her to me, thinking to myself “with Rue here, I would get distracted and not pay attention to Elsa. That way, she could be safe for the time being.” “I'm sorry, just in a bad mood.” I coaxed her, plastering a kiss on her face. “Alright, you're forgiven.” She said and laughed, entangling herself from me. “Let me take a shower then.” “What if I get my mate today? How would you feel?” I didn't know how but the question was out of my mouth before I could process it. Rue looked up at me with an unreadable expression, “I’ll kill her.” The resounding silence that followed her response was deafening. I was shocked to my bone-marrow. “Just kidding.” She suddenly said, something glistening in her gaze. “You and I know that someday we will find our mates and this relationship will be over.” She mouthed and was gone before I could say anything. I wasn't a fool to know that Rue meant what she said. She isn't a forgiving type and with her chaotic love towards me, my mate’s definitely in danger. She was Vengeful and not one to let go of what she thinks is hers. My phone rang, drawing me back to reality. “Chris?” I mumbled and waited. “Party tonight, bring Rue.” He said and hung up. “Ahhhhhhhh!” I screamed and kicked the air, tagging my hair in frustration. I was doomed and I was sure of it.ELSA'S POV: My second day here and it hasn't been eventful except for the kiss with Ezekiel the previous day.I was adjusting to the life of a maid though it was hard to. Glancing at the container in my hand, I hissed in anger. “I wonder how long I have to take this drug?” I mumbled and threw a tablet into my mouth.The sour taste passed through my throat and I cringed, shaking my head vehemently.I couldn't believe that I have to go this low to complete my mission. Taking a drug that will disguise me as an omega because I wouldn't want Alpha Nathan to find out I was the daughter of Alpha Damien of Crest Lake Pack. “Are you sick?” Mina's startled me and I quickly hid the container by my side and smiled at her.“I should have some privacy.” I voiced and Mina nodded, apologizing instantly. “I knocked but you didn't answer though. And I was worried because you were taking so much time in here.” “It's fine.” I mumbled and stylishly hid the container and smiled at her. “Why are you
EZEKIEL'S POV: Chris's house was filled to the brim with people from his school. I haven't attended school all my life. I was homeschooled and any friends I had, it was through Chris. Except that I'm in college now and graduating soon so I could take over the pack. "Hey, Man!" I huffed as his annoying voice came from behind me. The loud music in the background made it difficult to hear him clearly."Where is Rue?" Chris asked and settled beside me on the couch."She is in the ladies." I stated and looked away."Your Mate?" He whispered. I quickly scanned the crowd and saw no sign of Elsa. I suddenly felt uneasy as Knight, my Wolf growled impatiently."I know, buddy. Let's go find her." I mumbled and patted Chris on his back before exiting. I searched the whole building yet I saw neither Rue or Elsa. Something told me that if I find Rue I will find Elsa. Rue had been in a foul mood since learning that Elsa was assigned to me as my new maid. I could have just told her the tru
ELSA’S POV:"You are not getting caught making out with Ezekiel?" I screamed internally, looking for a way out. There was definitely nowhere I could hide. The restroom was pretty enclosed for two people.My eyes shot up in huge fear as I realized it was not just anyone coming to the restroom, but Rue.My panic level rose to the highest degree, and I thought of several lies to tell if we eventually got caught."I'm doomed," I kept chattering. My plan hadn't matured yet to fail at this level."Be still," Ezekiel whispered, and he had his hand resting near my chest, calming my rapid breathing. Despite the worry in his eyes, his gaze held something I couldn't decipher. We waited, counting the seconds."Rue?" It was Chris's voice. A moment of relief washed over Ezekiel and me."Can you help me with something in the kitchen?" Chris requested. Something in the back of my mind said he knew about us in the restroom.As soon as we heard their footsteps fading away, our racing hearts calmed dow
ELSA’S POV: "Now, it's my turn," he whispered, guiding my hands towards his hard bulge, its length surprisingly long.A bang on the door got both of us scattering to our feet. “Ezekiel, you better come out.” Chris's voice was low, and his tone was laced with warning.I suddenly felt so bad for Ezekiel. Regardless of my deep resentment towards him and his family, I wanted nothing more than to make him as happy as he had made me.It's not news anymore that my body and soul seemingly disagree with my head whenever I find myself in Ezekiel's presence.“I will leave first.” He said, the desires in his eyes coursed through the tone of his voice. I nodded and watched him leave.After a while, I adjusted my gown, breathed in, and walked out like nothing had happened.I met Chris along the corridor with a warm smile on his face. It looked like the party was over.“He is waiting for you in the car,” he mouthed, the warm smile still lingering in his face.Brushing a strand of my hair past my e
ELSA'S POV:I had no idea what I had done, but it was pretty bad to get Alpha Nathan coming to my quarters and ordering that I should be dragged out in the field. With a little thud, the guards that had seized me let go of me, and I hit my butt so hard on the rocky ground. All the servants had gathered, and in the midst of the crowd was Rue smirking at me, and I had a feeling that my predicament had everything to do with her."Whip her until she has no legs to walk." Alpha Nathan commanded and turned to leave when I spoke up. "Please, sir, what did I do?" I needed to know what my offense was.He stared down at me with a begrudged look and said, "Your only crime was existing." His tone was so cold that I could feel the chills emanating from him.Swallowing hard, I watched him leave and got ready to be flogged. The guard on my right raised his hand, about to hit me, when I caught sight of a man in the crowd. He was in all black, with his face hidden in the shadows. I blinked twice, an
THE MASKED MAN’S POVI sat bored, staring at the man before me, wriggled in pain. He was missing four fingers in his right hand, all thanks to me."No matter what you do to me, I won't say a word," he groaned, his voice raspy and cracked. His face was puffy and swollen. Blood trickled from his lips and nostrils.I gave an evil smirk through my mask. "Not like I give a damn about you though, but for the sake of this matter, you are going to talk, or I’ll make sure to kill your entire family before your very eyes." I threatened him with my lips pulled up in a smirk.His jaw dropped slightly. "You will never get away with that." He coughed, blood splattering on my boots. "Well, you will see." I said casually, my smile gone. I stood up, adjusting my long black coat."If you're not going to talk, by the time my men are done with you, you will spill everything." I smirked and turned to my men. "Make sure he talks."I headed towards the entrance of the underground. I hadn't made it far when
ELSA'S POV: With a groan, I flipped over to my side and trembled violently at the sudden headache I was feeling. The sunlight filtered in through the small gaps between the slats of the blinds into the room, blinding me momentarily.I hissed in pain and propped up my shoulders."Someone's awake." Mina's voice startled me. I didn't even realize anyone was in the room with me."What happened?" I groaned again."You passed out after drinking some water yesterday night," she replied, studying me briefly. "That's all I know. The pack doctor only mentioned the problem to the Alpha." She explained.I bit my lips in deep concentration, trying to figure out what had happened, but the memory of last night was all foggy. I gave up after many attempts with no success."Hmm," I hummed in response and I got my ass off the bed. A scent whizzed past my nose, and I inhaled deeply, trying to identify it. "Why are you sniffing the air?" Mina questioned, her brows furrowed in confusion.I looked at he
EZEKIEL'S POV:"Ezekiel?" Father's voice echoed, resonating with the walls of my bed chambers. Elsa looked like she was going to pass out."Behave as if you're buttoning my shirt," I whispered quickly. Luckily, my shirt was half-buttoned down. She caught on quickly and hurriedly did as she was told."Your maid is here." Father asked as he slowly approached me.With a small smile, I brushed Elsa aside and turned to Father."Yes. She was helping me with my buttons." I replied with ease, trying not to give myself away.Father acknowledged what I said but had his gaze on Elsa for a while before clearing his throat."I need to talk to you in my study." He stated and casually walked out of the room, closing the door behind him.The moment we were left alone, Elsa breathed out shakily, patting her chest in the process."If your father finds out what we've been doing, I will be dead meat." She stated it as a matter of fact, and my heart sank in despair. My wolf growled lowly and went silent i