When Emily heard the voice of Alpha Howard, she knew that trouble was on the horizon. The Alpha had always harbored an intense dislike for her, and she was well aware that he would always find a way to punish her. Emily had never dared to look the Alpha directly in the eye, as fear always gripped her whenever he was around.
"Have you been neglecting your duties?" The Alpha's voice boomed through the room.
"She has, Alpha," Mrs. Wesley answered.
"I see." The Alpha nodded his head, a scowl on his face. "Get her locked up in the dungeon. I don't want this mutt walking around on a day like this."
At the mention of the word "dungeon," Emily's mind was immediately transported back to a few months ago when she was scrubbing the dirty floor.
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[As she was scrubbing the dirt on the floor, she suddenly heard a commotion outside the kitchen. Curiosity getting the best of her, she peeked out the door to see what was happening. She saw Alpha Howard and a few other pack members gathered around something in the center of the pack house. Emily's heart raced as she realized that something was about to happen.
Fanny tugged at her arm, "We should go back to our work, Emily. We don't want any trouble."
Emily hesitated for a moment, but her curiosity got the better of her. She slipped out of the kitchen and quietly made her way towards the crowd. As she got closer, she could see that they were surrounding a young Omega, who was cowering in fear.
Howard stepped forward and sneered at the Omega, "You dare to disobey me? You know what happens to Omegas who disobey their Alpha."
Emily felt a wave of fear wash over her as she realized what was about to happen. She knew that she should turn and run back to the safety of the kitchen, but something compelled her to stay and watch.
Howard raised his hand and brought it down hard on the Omega's face, causing him to fall to the ground. Emily couldn't bear to watch any longer, and she turned to run back to the kitchen. But before she could make it there, she felt a strong hand grab her arm and pull her back.
It was Howard, his eyes dark with anger, "What do we have here? A little Omega spy?" he sneered.
Emily's heart raced as she realized she had been caught. She tried to pull away, but his grip was too strong.
Howard leaned in close to her ear and whispered, "You shouldn't have come here, little Omega. Now, you're going to pay the price."
With that, he dragged her back towards the center of the pack house and to the dungeon, where the other Omegas had been brought to watch. Emily's mind raced as she tried to think of a way out of this situation. But she knew deep down that there was no escape.
Emily's heart pounded in her chest as she was forced to join the group of Omegas, who were all huddled together in fear. She felt their trembling bodies and heard their ragged breaths, and she knew that they were all in grave danger.
Howard stood in front of them, a wicked smile on his face as he surveyed his prey. Emily could see the gleam of his teeth as he bared them in a feral snarl. He was a true Alpha, ruthless and cruel, and she knew that he would show no mercy.
Suddenly, Howard pointed at Emily and growled, "You! You're going to be the example. The others will learn from your punishment."
Emily's knees buckled, and she fell to the ground. She knew that she was going to die. But as she lay there, waiting for the final blow, something inside her stirred. A deep, primal rage that she had never felt before.
She looked up at Howard with a fierce determination, "I will not be your example," she said, her voice trembling with a mixture of fear and defiance.
Howard raised his hand to strike her, but before he could, a deep growl echoed through the room. The crowd parted, and Emily saw a figure step forward. It was Luna, the Alpha's wife.
Luna’s eyes roll in pity as she faced Howard, "This is not how we should treat them," she said, her voice cold
Howard snarled in response, but Luna held her ground. Emily watched in amazement as she took charge of the situation, ordering the other pack members to stand down and release Emily…]
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Suddenly, Emily shook off those dark memories and whispered to herself, "Now is different."
"Darling, who are you getting locked up?" Luna Sidney's voice filled the room as she entered.
"She's been a bad mutt," the Alpha responded.
"You're not serious, are you, honey?" Luna Sidney touched her husband's shoulder, a hint of disapproval in her tone. "We need all the hands we can get in preparation for tonight. Why don't we leave her for now?" she suggested, looking over at Mrs. Wesley.
Mrs. Wesley understood the message. "Luna is right, Alpha," she agreed.
"Come, dear," the Luna stirred the Alpha away from the room.
"Saved by the Luna once again," Mrs. Wesley whispered to Emily. "Get back to work, and that includes you too," she pointed to Fanny, who was frozen in silence next to the washing machine.
"Yes, ma'am," Fanny replied meekly.
Mrs. Wesley left the room after giving them a final warning. Fanny breathed a sigh of relief, grateful it was just the two of them.
"That was a close one," Fanny remarked.
"Let's get to work, Fanny," Emily said, getting up to continue working, ignoring her pain.
The pack was filled with pack members and visitors from other packs. The house was exquisitely decorated, and everyone was having a wonderful time, mingling with friends, loved ones, and visitors from neighboring packs. After setting the main table and making drinks available in the main hall, Emily and Fanny made themselves scarce, knowing all too well that falling into trouble again would result in even harsher punishment. The Alpha would want to look good in front of the guests.
Emily still had not completed her cleaning duties. She still had to clean Annabel's room, and Annabel refused to leave her room throughout the day for Emily to clean it. Emily slipped into the room and began cleaning, gathering the dirty clothes and laying a new bedspread on the bed. The room was fit for a princess, as Annabel had claimed to be. Emily couldn't help but wonder what her life would be like if she weren't an Omega. She would be with her family, living a normal werewolf life. Perhaps she would have even met her mate, and she wouldn't mind if he were an ordinary werewolf. All she wanted was a loving mate with whom she could start her own family. She promised to love her children unconditionally. But Emily knew that dream was pointless; as an Omega, nobody would even look at her twice. The Moon Goddess would not be so cruel as to force a male to mate with her.
As Emily packed up her cleaning supplies and headed for the door, the door opened, revealing Annabel at the other end. Annabel walked in, and Emily instinctively backed up, the door closing behind Annabel, who wore an evil smirk on her face
"Look who is here, the dog," Annabel sneered as she sauntered into the room. Emily cowered in fear, anticipating what was to come now that Annabel had arrived.
"Why don't we finish what we started?" Annabel asked, unfastening the belt of her crimson gown. "I am your Luna now, and you will do whatever I ask of you."
"Yes, Luna," Emily stammered, trembling.
"On your knees," Annabel commanded. "Lift your blouse and present your back. You have twenty lashes coming, and I expect you to count each one. If you miss a count, we will start again until you learn your lesson."
Emily's broken rib made kneeling excruciatingly painful. As she obeyed, Annabel lashed her back with the belt, and Emily cried out in agony, forgetting to count. Annabel stopped at the fourth lash.
"Are you forgetting something, dog?" Annabel sneered. "Count it, and don't make me repeat myself again."
Emily mustered her courage and began counting aloud as Annabel resumed the punishment. When it was over, Emily was a bloody mess, gasping for air and unable to speak.
"Tidy up this room before you leave," Annabel ordered as she grabbed another belt from her closet and strode out.
Emily lay motionless on the floor, her battered body wracked with pain. She silently mustered the strength to clean the room and scrub the bloodstains from the floor, despite every fiber of her being protesting against the pain. Finally, she made it to the room she shared with Fanny outside the pack house. She collapsed on the cold floor, her eyes closed, wishing the pain away.
Hours later, Fanny found Emily in a sorry state and gasped in shock. Emily could not speak, but Fanny understood what had happened. It was not the first time Emily had been beaten to the point of losing her voice.
"Why is it always you?" Fanny exclaimed. "You're always the one who gets punished, beaten up, or caught in trouble. Don't you ever stay out of harm's way?"
Emily couldn't respond, but she knew that she tried to stay out of trouble whenever possible. Fanny had suggested running away before, but their previous attempt had not ended well.
Fanny tended to Emily's wounds as best she could, but there was little else she could do to help her friend. Emily slept fitfully, her pain and hunger causing her distress. Despite knowing that Emily needed food, Fanny couldn't bring herself to wake her up. At that moment, sleep was more critical than sustenance.
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SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS
The President of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Mr. Hutchings, sat in front of the Alpha king, a half-human and half-beast creature, quivering with fear for his life. Despite his trepidation, he knew that he had to maintain a façade of strength and resilience. After all, he was not only responsible for his people but also had to protect his ego. However, dealing with a being like the Alpha king was not something he had envisioned when he took office, especially considering that he was in his late 60s while the king appeared to be in his early 20s. Mr. Hutchings couldn't help but envy the youthful vigor and good looks of the king, but he knew that the latter had a lot of responsibilities to shoulder.
Breaking the uneasy silence, Mr. Hutchings spoke up. "You are not keeping to the rules," he said, hoping to shift the focus away from his own vulnerability.
"What are you talking about, Mr. Hutchings?" demanded the Alpha king, his piercing gaze making the President feel like he was being scrutinized.
As the President began to speak, he couldn't help but feel overwhelmed by the gravity of the situation. "My people are dying every day, news had it that it was a beast attack, and I know better than to believe it is just a mere animal attack. Your people are attacking my people because they are harmless and weak."
The Alpha king's response was curt and dismissive. "That must be the rogues we spoke about, Mr. Hutchings."
"I know, but nevertheless, they are still your people. You should be in charge of them all," replied the President, his voice trembling slightly.
"The matter will be attended to," the Alpha king replied, struggling to control his anger.
After the meeting, the Alpha king called his Beta, Davies. The distance was too great for a mind link, so he had to resort to a phone call. "Tell Drake I want to see him in my office in the next hour," he instructed.
"Yes, Alpha," his Beta replied before hanging up the phone.
As he sped back to the Palace, the Alpha king seethed with anger. He had to maintain a veneer of toughness, even if it meant intimidating those around him. He knew that everyone was scared of him, and he reveled in that power. Despite his unfriendly demeanor, he knew that he had to be vigilant and alert at all times. Someone was about to pay the price for not adhering to his rules, and the Alpha king was determined to make an example of them. As he rushed into his office at full werewolf speed, he prepared to mete out justice to those who dared to cross him.
Garrett Hunter sat impatiently in his office at the pack house. Although he had another office in his personal residence nearby, he had opted to hold this meeting in the pack house office. The space was as dark as his personality, with walls painted in dark hues. In one corner, a bookshelf brimmed with files, and opposite sat comfortable chairs with a middle table. In front of his desk, there were two armchairs for visitors. Otherwise, the office was sparse. Impatient for his visitor, Garrett demanded an update through a mind link with his Beta, Davies Harris. "He is on his way, Alpha," replied Harris. Garrett said nothing, waiting for the footsteps he heard approaching his office. The door swung open, and Garrett's cousin, Drake, strolled in nonchalantly. Garrett reacted swiftly, grabbing Drake by the neck and pinning him to the wall. Surprised, Drake looked down at Garret, his hands clutching the king's grip. "What do you think you're doing?" Garrett demanded. "Is it your hand tha
Emily tried to quell the terror rising inside her as they approached the main hall, but it proved to be futile. With every step they took, her body trembled more violently with fear. Fanny, too, was visibly trembling with anxiety while Annabel strode ahead of them with regal poise. When they finally arrived at the hall, there was a smaller crowd and Annabel hurried over to Anon. The former Alpha and his mate were nowhere to be seen. The king was also absent from the hall. Annabel surveyed the room with a puzzled expression, then lightly touched Anon's shoulder. Lost in thought, he hadn't sensed her approach. Annabel frowned at that, his mate should be able to sense her presence even before he sees her. "What is going on here? Where is the king?" Annabel demanded. "He's already left," Anon replied. "What? He didn't even acknowledge my presence. Why did he leave so abruptly?" Annabel asked with frustration. She had hoped to see the king and win his favor with her beauty, in order
The heavy door creaked open, and Emily and her captor were ushered into a dimly lit room.The air was thick with a palpable sense of power and desire, but not the kind that could be sated with food. Emily tried to conceal her trembling body from the lecherous looks of the men in the room, but it was a futile effort. She was the center of attention, and she knew it."Kneel," the man who had brought her here barked, and Emily complied. But before she could adjust to her new position, he kicked her legs out from under her, and she landed hard on all fours. Her hands were still tied behind her back, making the fall even more painful.There was a moment of eerie silence as the men in the room sized her up. Emily felt like a piece of meat on display, ready to be devoured.The man who brought her here moved to take a seat, leaving Emily alone at the center of the room."What are we to make of her, Alpha?" A new voice broke the silence, and the others started to murmur in agreement."We can
Emily knew she was in serious trouble the moment she heard Matt's wife's voice at the door. Matt had abandoned her and turned to his wife, while Emily clutched herself in shame and fear, not knowing what was to come. She had never met anyone in the room before, so she had no idea that it belonged to Matt and his mate.Matt gave his wife a look and then turned back to Emily. "Can you believe it? She wanted me to touch her," he said, pointing down at Emily.His wife said nothing and walked further into the room, looking exhausted. "You know what? I'm not in the mood for your nonsense tonight. Get out of here," she commanded Emily. "OUT!" she bellowed.Emily stood on trembling legs and rushed out of the room, unable to believe her good fortune. Matt sat down on the bed and asked his friend, "You're just going to let her go like that?""I'm exhausted from training all day. I'm not going to waste energy on a mere Omega. I'll only end up breaking her in two," she replied."You should have d
Emily quickly covered the pot on the stove, which had caught fire. The pack members had already eaten, but Kane came looking for the Omegas.Mary had instructed Emily to prepare something for him since there were no leftovers, and Emily quickly got to work.She stood facing the stove, aware that Kane was watching her from where he sat on a stool at the table in the middle of the kitchen."When will that be ready?" he asked impatiently."It will be ready in a few minutes, sir," Emily replied. She rarely ran into Kane during her daily chores, and he didn't disturb her as long as she remembered all he had told her on her first day."You are doing well, fitting in with no issues," he commended her."Thank you for your advice on my first day, sir," she said gratefully."Yeah, yeah, yeah. I'm starved right now. I need food," Kane said, tapping his fingers on the table."I'm sorry, sir. It's almost done," Emily told him."Fine," he said, looking irritated.A few minutes later, the food was r
Emily ran until her feet ached, the wind whipping through her hair, but she didn't stop. She arrived at a river and filled her jug, but She refrained from washing herself, as she believed the dirt was crucial to keep her scent hidden. As she climbed up a slope, she caught sight of a road in the distance, with vehicles passing by. Was this the same road Mary had mentioned? The gap between the humans and werewolves? She peered at the drivers in the passing vehicles, wondering if they were human, and if they would stop if she waved them down. However, looking at her dirty appearance, she knew they would think she was a thief or a crazy person. Emily descended the slope and hid, keeping watch as the cars passed by. When the road quieted down, she crossed to the other side, shaking her head before running deeper into the forest, Perhaps she would come across a human village on the way, but at least she was far away from the Rogues. She rested for a brief period, eating the remaining bre
Garrett had Davies by the neck, and Nani was trying to intervene to stop the fight. She slapped Garrett's soiled back, telling him to release Davies. Davies had revealed to Nani about the Omega, which was not his right to do so. However, he knew why his Beta did so; he was aware that if Nani was involved, it would not be easy to reject the Omega as his mate. Finally, Garrett had to let go of Davies. Nani touched Davies' face to check for any injury and gave Garrett t an annoyed look. "Were you going to choke him, Garrett?" she asked. "Nani, he doesn't even feel the pain," Garrett pointed out. Davies gave Garrett a smug look, but when Nani turned to him, he went sober, gaining more of Nani's pity. "Davies, dear, you were saying something about a mate," Nani reminded him of their previous conversation. "Yes, that's right, Nani," Davies replied. "Tell me, child, has he found his mate?" Nani asked. "Yes," Davies confirmed. "But where is she? Who is she?" Nani inquired. "Well," Dav
Emily regained consciousness once more, finding herself in the same room. However, this time, a lady was waiting for her in the chair beside her bed. Emily recognized the lady from the first time, and watched her warily as she gazed back cautiously. Emily wondered why someone was watching her. Was it to prevent her from escaping?“I'm harmless,” the lady reassured Emily. However, Emily wasn't sure whether to believe her. The lady showed Emily her empty hands and said, “I am your doctor. I have been treating you for days.”Emily continued to observe the doctor, keeping her gaze locked on her. What would happen now that she was awake? But it seemed that the doctor still had a lot to say. “I'm going to ask you a few questions. You can nod or shake your head in response. Is that okay?”Emily took her time before nodding her head. Her hair was tied up in a ponytail on top of her head, and she wore a large gown that failed to conceal how skinny she was.“Good. Are you feeling any pain?” th