Zelene Sallow:Life had been treating us very well. I didn't want a grand public ceremony, so we waited for the next full moon to perform the markings. They had organized days to spend with me. While I would be on a date with one brother, the others would take care of Yuna."Hey! Is everyone ready?" Shane came looking for us as I dressed Yuna in a sweet pink dress. She looked like an angel. It was her first birthday, and I couldn't have been happier watching her being adored and cared for by her fathers."Oh, look at you!" Oscar rushed into the room, gasping in awe at the sight of Yuna. Shane scooped her up, and she giggled in his arms."Let me hold her," Oscar insisted, and Shane passed her over. Ray and Axel entered the room after getting ready, and their expressions mirrored those of the others."Don't think we forgot about you. We'll compliment you once we've showered our daughter with enough praise," Axel teased me, making me laugh at him before he turned his attention back to Yun
Zelene Sallow: The sunlight streamed through my closed eyelids, along with the distant chirping of birds and the comforting embrace of a plush bed. It was clear that I had endured a tiresome night, and the sleep had done wonders for my well-being.As I attempted to shift and stretch, a groan escaped my lips, only to be met with a bewildering lack of space. Confusion washed over me.Opening my eyes, I found myself gazing into the abyss of darkness before exhaling in relief, ready to rise from the bed.In no time at all, it dawned on me that I was not in the familiar confines of my own home. I resided in a run-down building, worlds apart from this suite.Without a doubt, I had spent the night in the bed of my mate. Turning my head, anticipating the sight of my beloved, a smile began to form until reality crashed into me like a tidal wave.I jolted upright, my eyes widening as I beheld the presence of three naked men alongside me. My hands instinctively flew to my chest, attempting to c
Zelene Sallow:I slipped into my dress and hurriedly left the room, determined to escape this place before anyone caught sight of me. Alpha Ray had yet to arrive, adding to the whirlwind of thoughts in my mind. Once inside the Uber, I sat in the backseat, nervously chewing on my nails, as I directed the driver to my house.‘Do you think Ray also spent the night with the beta’s daughter?’ I asked my wolf, who took a moment to awaken from its slumber. ‘Hey! Are you angry with me too? I swear, I have no recollection of it. It’s as if—- I wasn’t even myself,’ I began to sob silently, quickly turning my head to gaze out of the window, avoiding the driver’s gaze.The once tight curls in my long, light brown hair had unraveled, now flowing loosely around my face. My grey eyes appeared darker, their usual sparkle dimmed by the countless tears I had shed.The pack members held a strong disdain for me, as expected, since a rogue didn’t fit well with an alpha king.‘You were drugged,’ as Zey fin
Zelene Sallow:I stood in the corner of the grand living room, my hands bound before me in obedience. It had only been a day since I found myself caught in a web of deceit and traps. After confessing to Ray that I felt a mate bond with his brothers, he stormed off our property and blocked my number, only to inform my parents that his mother had summoned me the next morning. And here I was, standing in the royal mansion, sleep-deprived and with bags under my eyes. I was starving, but no one seemed to care.My father had dragged me here to present me before the Royal Mother."That's Alpha King Shane Cage!" Her voice hit me before her sight as she entered the room. I was shaken from my daze. The Royal Mother, dressed in her usual black attire, commanded attention. The crimson dots in her green eyes reminded me of her heroic role in saving the packs. Her pale skin appeared even paler against the black dress, and her jet-black hair had a single streak of white.She must have noticed my gaz
Zelene Sallow:2 Months Later:I held the cold loaf of bread while a bowl of tomato soup sat in front of me on the table. The blue jumpsuit had become the only color in my life. These past months have turned my world upside down. Sitting among the inmates felt like a never-ending nightmare."If you don't want that, I'll eat it," the forty-five-year-old bully said as she snatched the bread from my hand. Lost in my own thoughts and internally crying over my wretched life, I was too occupied to react."Ginger!" another inmate laughed, taunting me, as tears welled up in my eyes. Ginger, the towering bully, stood at six feet tall with a heavy build. Weighing around 190 pounds, she was both intimidating and insane. Her fiery tangerine-orange hair earned her the nickname.I didn't argue with her, even as she pushed my tray away, causing the soup to spill. I remained silent, refusing to defend myself. Anyone who opposed her ended up badly injured, and I was too frail to withstand her torment,
Zelene Sallow:A Few Months Later:"Arghhh!" I groaned internally, gazing up at the sky and grumbling as the sun beat down on our heads. I was heavily pregnant to the point where my health had declined—an inexplicable condition, according to the doctor. It felt as though I was not merely giving birth to one child.Unfortunately, the rest remained elusive. None of the prisoners were willing to assist me with my tasks, and they even went so far as to complain that I had been intentionally made pregnant by one of the guards to secure extra rations. Consequently, they drafted a petition demanding that I continue working without any additional benefits for my pregnancy.Day after day, we toiled diligently under the scorching sun.Raising the axe into the air to chop the wood, I soon realized that continuing to work was impossible. The axe slipped from my grasp, falling to the ground."Ah!" I grunted, biting my lip as I slowly knelt down."She's at it again," one of the prisoners complained
Oscar Reese:Sitting among my brothers and enjoying breakfast used to be so much fun. We would discuss our daily activities, delve into pack matters, and excitedly share our grand plans for division while contemplating rules that would benefit everyone. But now, everything has changed.Ever since that night, we haven't been able to make Ray feel comfortable. Although he is physically present with us, his gaze often makes us feel judged."Ray! How is Vera?" Mom put her spoon down and directly addressed him, noticing his silence throughout our meal."Fine," he replied, mustering a smile for our mother."Hmm! Vera's father was complaining about her inability to persuade you to take her on vacation," Mom commented, referring to the Royal Beta of the pack.Hans Rudd was genuinely helpful and had always supported us in every matter. Vera, our childhood friend, had a significant crush on Ray."The meetings have been draining me. I will plan something soon enough," Ray diverted his gaze from
Oscar Reese:"Are you alright, Your Highness?" the warden asked, offering me some water, but I waved her hand away to dismiss her."Leave me alone for now," I stated, aimlessly wandering around the empty room with a table in the center, upon which the baby lay.Understanding my lack of desire for conversation, the warden left me alone in the room with the baby.'Os! This must be our child,' I spoke to my wolf, who had been slightly upset with me over a matter I had ignored.'Check her neck for the birthmark. If she is our daughter, she must have a birthmark like ours,' Os was right. I swiftly approached her, then immediately stepped back, feeling nauseated.'I'm not touching this thing,' I shook my head. But it made sense. Why was I so convinced that this was my child? It could belong to someone else. There was no indication of how many mates make a weresin.It could even be my two brothers'.I hadn't revealed to them who the mother of the weresin was. They were on their way to the pr