Chapter 4

Catherine pov...

I shouted when I felt a strong hit on my back, like someone pounding a piece of meat. The pain was unbearable, and I couldn't do anything to stop it. My whole body was covered in marks, and I couldn't help but cry every time they hit me again.

The air smelled strongly of sweat and fear, and my cries echoed in the room. Each strike felt like a loud clap of thunder, and my body shook with every impact.

Their punches felt like hot coals on my skin, burning with each hit. I felt trapped, like a bird in a cage, unable to escape the torment.

For once, I wished my father was here, taking the beatings instead of me. The pain paralyzed my body, and my heart raced like a frightened horse.

Finally, they stopped hitting me, and I gasped for breath, tears streaming down my face. But when I saw Alpha Lux in the room, my fear only grew. His breath smelled terrible, and I could feel the weight of his gaze on me.

I was frozen with terror, like a deer caught in headlights. His words hurt me deeply, like a dagger in my heart, and I couldn't help but wonder why I was chosen to be his Luna.

As he raged, the walls shook, and I felt overwhelmed by pain and despair. The chain around my hands fell off, and I fell to the ground, unable to move.

Two hands started pulling me, lifting my body. It felt jarring, and when I looked up, the person carrying me was a blurry figure. The sight confused me, and I struggled to understand where I was.

As I was lifted, I noticed a faint smell of sweat and dust coming from the person carrying me. The smell was strong and made me feel uneasy.

The sound of my own breathing filled my ears as I tried to calm my racing heart. The noise was overwhelming, and it made me feel like I couldn't breathe.

I could feel the rough texture of the person's clothes against my skin, and it was uncomfortable. It felt like sandpaper rubbing against me.

Although I wanted to cry, I knew it wouldn't help. I tried to relax my body from the agonizing pain by closing my eyes. It felt like a never-ending nightmare, and I couldn't do anything to stop it.

"If I keep living like this, I might never find happiness," I thought to myself. I felt myself being pushed down, and the coldness of the surroundings enveloped me. The chill was deep in my bones, and it made me shiver uncontrollably.

When I opened my eyes, everything was still blurry, and I couldn't see where I was taken. I was relieved that the swelling on my back was going down, but at the same time, I felt disoriented.

As my eyes adjusted, I realized I was inside a cage. The sight was terrifying, and it made me feel trapped.

I tried to escape while screaming, but it was useless. The sound of my own voice was muffled, and it made me feel helpless.

The men left, leaving me alone in the room to scream as much as I wanted. I looked around and noticed how messy and chaotic the space was. The sight felt like a nightmare unleashed, and it made me feel like I was trapped in a bad dream.

Feeling overwhelmed, I buried my face in my knees and smelled the scent of rust and dampness. The odor was disgusting, and it made me feel like I was drowning in a decaying sea.

As I kept my head down, I heard footsteps approaching. The sound was loud, like thunder, and it made me feel like the world was falling apart around me.

As I was lifted, I smelled a mix of sweat and dust coming from the person carrying me. The smell was strong and made me feel uncomfortable.

I could hear my own breathing loudly as I tried to calm down. The noise was overwhelming and made me feel like I couldn't breathe properly.

I felt the rough fabric of the person's clothes against my skin, and it was not pleasant. It felt like rough sandpaper rubbing against me.

Even though I wanted to cry, I knew it wouldn't help. I tried to relax my body by closing my eyes, but it felt like a never-ending nightmare that I couldn't stop.

"I might never find happiness if I keep living like this," I thought to myself. I felt myself being pushed down, and the air around me was very cold. It made me shiver uncontrollably.

When I opened my eyes, everything was blurry. I couldn't see where I was taken. I was glad that my back injury was getting better, but I felt confused about my surroundings.

As my eyes adjusted, I realized I was in a cage. It was a frightening sight, and I felt trapped.

I tried to escape and scream, but it didn't work. The sound of my own voice was muffled, and it made me feel powerless.

I was left alone in the room, free to scream as much as I wanted, while the men left. I looked around and saw how messy the room was. It looked like chaos, and it felt like a nightmare.

Feeling overwhelmed, I put my head on my knees to cover my face, and I smelled a strong odor of rust and dampness. It was a disgusting smell that made me feel like I was drowning in decay.

As I kept my head down, I heard footsteps approaching. The sound was loud, like thunder, and it made me feel like the world was falling apart.

"I recognized those footsteps, and I knew who they belonged to," I thought to myself as I heard the familiar sound. Looking up, I met the Alpha's gaze. His eyes were filled with lustful desire that scared me.

"Why won't he leave me alone?" my inner voice screamed, but I couldn't say it out loud. The smell of the cage filled my nose as I hesitated, feeling afraid and confused.

As he got closer, I heard the sound of the cage door opening behind me, making a loud clanging noise. The Alpha's smirk showed his cruel intentions and the pain he was about to cause.

He grabbed my legs firmly and dragged me out of the cage, ignoring my screams as I tried to break free. I felt his rough hands against my skin, his grip getting tighter.

Despite the pain in my back, I tried to focus on the present, pushing aside the agony. But the Alpha had different plans. He stared at my body and ordered me to undress.

With trembling hands, I held onto my pink shirt, trying to cover myself as I moved to the edge of the bed. But he was too fast. He grabbed my legs and pulled me towards him forcefully, making me feel powerless.

I fought back as best as I could, but he was too strong. He tore at my clothes, forcefully removing them, leaving me feeling violated and exposed.

As I lay there, breathing heavily, the Alpha licked his lips in anticipation, his gaze fixed on my naked body. I knew what was coming next, and it filled me with dread and despair.

"You're my wife, and you have to do whatever I ask," he sneered, his words like a cruel joke. I closed my eyes, trying to block out the horror that was happening.

He continued to lick his lips like a hungry animal, and I watched as he stared at me with desire.