Two

Glenn’s POV

A guard grabbed my hair with his strong hand and dragged me to the center of the pack, where people are mostly gathered. This place was used to pass information in the pack, to reject mate or execute rogues.

I was baffled as to why Luna Mary and the Alpha asked the guards to bring me here against my wish. I had apologized for my wrong and told her that I didn’t do anything but she wouldn’t believe.

Especially since her spirit cat, Kevin chose to side with the Alpha.

The pack members formed circle while I was in the middle, sitting on the cold ground with my legs wrapped together. I was ashamed and afraid.

The pack members didn’t stop whispering, laughing and murmuring, they were also curious about what the Alpha wanted to do but at the same time, they were excited that I have finally fallen into the trap.

“She is a dead meat.” One said.

“Does she think she can do as she wish in this pack?” Honestly, I couldn’t tell why they despised me to so much to the extent that they wished I was dead.

Whether this was a tribulation or not, the hate was too much and it might lead to depression. If I wasn’t strong, I would have killed myself because I wouldn’t have been able to live in their world.

Endless bullying, starving and mistreatment. It was extreme.

Soon, the Alpha and Luna Mary approached the gathering and everyone fell silence, behind them were some elders in the pack and warrior. My lips trembled at the sight.

“You sinner.” One of the elders spat on me as he shoved me aside I went to the chairs that was prepared for them.

I was forced to kneel by the warriors, staring at the woman I have served for more than three years and her husband. Her eyes were filled with hatred and annoyance.

“We are here today to punish the royal slave, Glenn.” The Alpha began and no one stopped him, his wife continued nodding. “She tried to seduce me and get me to sleep with her but fortunately, my wife was able to stop this mess.” As he said, everyone gasped in astonishment and disbelief.

They hissed and spat on me, charging with a loud voice that I should be banished or punished heavily.

“I didn’t do - -” I was about to speak when one of the warrior slapped me.

“Who asked you to speak!?” I mopped at him like a fool as hot tears streamed down my face.

I was powerless and weak in this world, it was a punishment meant to humble me and make me suffer. Who was I to complain?

“To bring the truth to light, this has not been the first or second time she has done this. She often visit our chamber at night to lure me but she never had the chance.” The Alpha continued and my jaw dropped.

I never knew he was such a big liar. He was trying to protect himself and please Mary, and the only way to do that was to make the public believe that I was all what he was saying about me.

“How could he?” My heart bled as I shook my head.

“She has committed a deadly sin, flogging won’t be enough to satisfy the moon goddess.” A beta among the elders spilled bluntly and I smirked.

“Moon goddess? Wasn’t she the same person punishing me?” I cursed myself for having such a terrible fate.

“Who wants to keep her? She don’t deserve to live.” Luna Mary’s statement completely shattered my heart.

I thought her grievance and anger towards me were just for the fun, I thought she had a good heart somewhere but no, she was the full definition of wickedness.

“I don’t think I can keep up with having her around or in this world because she can do the unspeakable.” The Alpha announced and other nodded, of course, no one was on my side. They were all against me so there was no need to plea or cry. I saw it coming.

Maybe it was time for me to return home finally, but it ached my heart that I couldn’t revenge them for being evil and hiding their true self.

“I pronounce slave Glenn punished by beheading!” He announced with a loud voice.

“Goddess!” I gasped. I lied when I said I was prepared for death, who would have such thought? My eyes pierced into Luna Mary. I scrubbed my knees as I rushed to their feet, begging them profusely.

“I’m soryy. Please, I’m sorry. don’t kill me.” My creaked voice produced unclear words. “Please, I can accept banish or heavy punishment, not death please.” I cried out bitterly but she shoved my hands away.

“Scram!” She yelled at my face.

For some reason, I was taken aback by her action. Have I offended this woman in my past? Because the way she was taking this simple matter was getting out of hand. Rather than crying or protesting, the entire pack members cheered in excitement. That was when I sorrowfully accepted my cruel fate.

That was the last word and sound I heard before I lose consciousness completely, I couldn’t describe or explain what happened next.

~ ~ ~

I slowly opened my eyes and a sudden hot tears rolled from my eyes, I was feeling so sad but I couldn’t really remembered what happened to me. It felt like a worse nightmare as all the vision I had were bleak.

My eyes wandered in the room until I realize that I was awake, no I was back from somewhere and this was my home.

“How come the place is empty?” I wondered inwardly, then something poked inside of me.

“Glenn, you are back from your tribulation.” The voice sounded like mine but it was flat and deep.

I closed my eyes briefly and memories started coming back, all my visions started connecting, from the beginning when I left the man I love and my entire tribulation period.

Then, I knew the reason why I felt so sad when I woke up.

My parents were supposed to be beside me, including Mateo but no one was here.

I groaned in pain as soon as I opened my eyes and someone rushed in through the wooden door.

“My lady.” Her voice was mixed with sorrow and excitement as she knelt beside me, Cinny’s eyes rolled all over me.

“My lady, you are awake. You are awake.” She embraced me so tight and I felt so happy.

The lonesome feeling I was having disappeared and the truth came to life that what I experienced was nightmare and not my true self.

“Where is Mateo?” That was the main reason why I went there and have returned. It was time for me to claim him and for him to mark me, suddenly, Cinny’s expression saddened and I became worried.

“Speak to me, Cin.” I urged her.

“Master Mateo is with your father, discussing his marriage with L- -” She didn’t finish her statement when a sharp energy surged through me and I jumped out of bed.

They were surely discussing my marriage. In excitement, I rushed out of the room while Cinny tried to match up my pace. Alas, the tribulation was worth everything.