he is just crippled

Chapter 2

Quinn's pov.

“You don't need to be scared, he's just a crippled Alpha.” My wolf said.

She wasn't wrong. We had heard a lot about the alpha over the past few years, but then one rumor about the reason why he never came out to invade or negotiate with packs was that he was crippled. 

“Maybe he wants me to be his servant,” I replied to my wolf, trying my best to be still as the vehicle carried us away.

My hands were shaking. It was as though my body feared the future. I was trying my best to ensure that I wasn't bothered, but the situation needed fear.

“We're here!” One of the guards announced to my hearing, and instead of feeling better about ending the excruciating journey, I wished the journey never ended.

The guards helped me out of the car but secured me tightly so I wouldn't run away, and I tried my best not to annoy any of them because there was no one to save me there. My mind only reeled around what my life was going to become.

Suddenly, the huge door was pushed open, and the moment I walked in, I was greeted with a horrible scene.

A man was knocked over to where I stood, blood trickling down his face.

“Ahhh!” I screamed, drawing the attention of the man who hit him.

Immediately that happened, all the guards who escorted me bowed down to greet him.

“Alpha Perrin,” they greeted, bowing, and he growled.

“Bring me the girl and that bastard.” 

My eyes widened, and I stiffened. I was scared of what could happen. The way the man he handled flew to my side caused me to fear.

Also, wasn't the alpha rumored to be creeped? How was he able to be on his two feet?

Before I could understand what was going on, the guards held my hands and pulled me closer to Alpha Perrin's side.

When I got to stand before him, I stared at his feet, and then at his face. However, I was met by another terrible sight.

The man who had been struggling for his life was grabbed by his neck and was raised right before my eyes. His legs dangled as he tried to plead with the alpha.

“A-alpha, I'm sorry…” he growled, but Perrin squeezed harder. 

“How was a crippled man walking?” It still shocked me, and I didn't know how to handle my shock.

“You will learn never to betray me again. Do you understand me?!” He screamed at the man, his voice echoing through the rooms. The worst part of it was that he looked so handsome, having a tall figure, and a rugged build.

That was the first thing I noticed despite the ruthlessness I saw being displayed.

At that moment, he brought out his claw, and as if knowing what was next, I turned my head aside, but he spoke to me.

“Look at what I'm doing to the one who betrayed me so you won't ever in your life betray me.” 

I shook my head, my eyes tightly shut. I didn't want to see whatever would traumatize me. No matter what, I was determined to not take a look at a tragic ending.

“I said look!” He used the alpha tone, and my eyes opened, my neck turning to watch how he slashed the man's throat, blood pouring out.

I gasped, hands shaking as I remained as pale as a ghost. My eyes met with his, and he growled at me, but I wondered why his eyes were that way.

As dark as night.

“If you don't want to end up like him, you better do what I say!” 

I nodded, no questions asked, as just when I thought things were going to finish here, but he gave another order.

“Fiona!” He screamed, and the maid who had been by his side with her head lowered answered.

She seemed like a young girl but wasn't traumatized. “Yes Alpha…” she responded.

“Take this thing to her room. I don't want to have anything to do with her.” 

Fiona immediately bowed, and then she moved to my side and whispered. “Please come with me.” 

Without wasting time, I rushed behind her, and until we left the place, Fiona didn't say anything to me.

She took me through a hallway and then pushed open an average-height wooden door to reveal a room.

It looked clean but old and wasn't anything I had imagined.

I turned towards her, and she gestured for me to enter the room with a smile. At least it was nice to know there was someone good here. 

“Your meal will be brought to you shortly. You can take your bath, and the other maids will come get you ready for the ceremony.” 

My brows were slightly raised, and I squinted my eyes. “Ceremony?” I asked, and she nodded.

“You're getting married under the moonlight.” 

“What?!” I shouted, and she nodded gently.

“I have to leave. I have other things to attend to,” she explained, and excused herself, leaving me alone.

As soon as the door closed behind me, all the pain I had been trying so hard to hold in rushed out in the form of tears. My vision clouded with tears, and I fell on the hard floor sobbing.

“Why me moon goddess? What do I not deserve this?” I asked, but there was no one to answer me.

I didn't know how long I cried, and what happened after that, but the knock on the door caused me to regain consciousness.

“Fiona?” I called, and she came closer to me on the train.

“You haven't taken your bath?” She asked, shocked. “Do you want the alpha to get mad at you? Please follow the order strictly. The alpha doesn't like it when people don't follow orders.”

“What do I care about? I should die. My family gave me up, and now, I'm with the most ruthless man. How do you expect me to–” 

“You will cope okay? Just hurry, and take your bath. The maids would be here to get you ready, okay?” She tried to convince me, helping me up before leading me to the bathroom.

Once I got to the bathroom, I took a warm shower, allowing the water to heal my wounds, but the moment didn't last because I couldn't stay in there forever.

I came out and was given a temporary dress, as I was told, and then I was immediately made to eat dinner.

“What's your name?” Fiona asked when she noticed I was lost in thoughts.

“I don't want to talk about it,” I answered with a frown and went back to eating.

Soon, the door was pushed open, and the maids who were to prepare me came in. They seemed to have serious looks on their faces, and they immediately demanded my attention.

“We have less than an hour to get you ready,” they answered, making me sit on a chair as they worked on me.

At first, they were annoying, but I got used to their movements.

“Okay okay, tell us how it looks…” they said, and brought a mirror.

I gasped when I saw it. My Auburn hair was stretched well, and my face was dabbled with makeup, making me look sexy. Not to mention the gown I put on earlier.

The dress for the wedding was white, and it hugged me tightly, showing my slim figure. 

“Wow…” I breathe. It was so hard to believe this was me, but, it happened in a really bad situation.

“You look pretty,” Fiona assured, and I flashed her a gentle smile. The other ladies were happy as well, but it seemed like it was time for the wedding already because the guards knocked on the door.

“Take her to the venue…” the guard announced, their footsteps leaving afterward. 

At the venue, the elders and other members of the pack were present. 

I was marched to the altar, and after so many words from the priest, I was finally asked the heart-aching question. 

“Do you miss Quinn James taking Alpha Perrin to be your lawfully wedded husband and Alpha?”