Ezra's POV
"What are we going to do with this b*tch?" one of the soldiers asked. My hands are tied behind my back and they put a piece of cloth in my mouth so I cannot ask for help. As if I have someone I can ask a help to. Even my own family left me without hesitation.
After my family ditch me, the soldiers tried to catch them, but they came back empty-handed.
"We were caught off guard. We did not expect that," said one of the soldiers.
The other chuckled. One of them is holding my hands behind my back as if I'll run away. "I can't believe they just left their daughter to us."
They all laugh. I lower my head as they drag me along with them.
To be honest, I do not know where we are heading. Unlike my brother, this is the first time I got caught.
My brother was once caught by the soldiers. He was lurking around the territory of one of the packs and their guards saw him.
He was gone for two weeks. My mother was so worried that she almost lost her sanity. I became the new mother in the house. I cook, cleaned, and do all the household chores while my father did nothing other than drink and beat me up when he had a chance.
They throw all their worries and frustrations at me. I catch all the punches my father threw whenever he is drunk and my mother's curse and blames became my everyday food.
"You should be the one who got caught, not my dear son!" My mother once yelled.
Fortunately, my brother came back after two weeks.
He told us how he was caught and how he managed to escape.
"After I was being sold to that gay sh*t man, I found my way to escape him," he shook his body, acting as if he was grossed out. "I can still imagine his hands roaming all over my body. F*cking disgusting!" he added.
I shake my head to remove the thoughts from my head.
I do not know why my parents dislike me so much. Yes, I am a girl and I know they do not want a girl in their life, but as a parent, you cannot just abandon your child just because you do not like them. You bring them into this world, hence, it is their responsibility to take care of you.
"We'll probably arrive there later in the evening," one of the soldiers said.
The soldier who is holding me looked at me from head to toe. "Are you sure someone will buy her?" he asked which made them all laugh.
I am not certain what they are talking about but I am guessing it's about me being sold. Like my brother, I hope I can escape it.
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I woke up from the splash of cold water on my face. I opened my eyes and travel, my eyes around. I am in a dark room and my hands are still tied.
I look up at the one who splashed water in my face. He made a step forward to close our gap.
"You awake now?"
"Obviously," I uttered.
My face flew to the other side and I felt my right cheek burning.
"F*cking b*tch," he commented after giving me a slap.
I sigh and place my face back in its original position. I am used to my family slapping and hitting me. and him doing this isn't new to me at all.
I bravely look at him and throw a glare. However, instead of getting pissed like I expected, he smirked.
He leaned forward to level our faces. He grab a handful of my hair and pulled it back, making my neck exposed.
Without a warning, he harshly pressed his lips against my exposed neck. Since my hands are tired from the back, I couldn't do anything other than try to get myself free from his hold, which is obviously impossible.
I struggled to avoid my face form him, but he used both of his hands to make my head stay still.
He then cupped my cheeks and forced me to face him. His grin grew wider. He tilts his head and leans forward to put his lips near my ear.
"Let us see if that braveness of yours will stay if no one in the auction will buy you," he threatened.
My eyes widen. I must admit, I got scared.
My heart started racing faster while I am watching the guard walk away from me. He slammed the door shut, but my eyes are still glued to it.
I remember what my brother said before.
"One of the slaves was eaten alive by this giant white tiger because no one bought him. They call him Terminator. He is the one responsible for entertaining the guests by eating the slave alive."
Ezra's POV Two guards are dragging me side by side. I am blindfolded and the only thing I am certain of is we are heading into a dark place. Earlier, I can still see the light from the sky, but when we started entering this air-conditioned place, my closed eyes sensed the darkness. My whole body quivers in fear as I heard the crowd cheer. "Ready, rogue?" The guard on my left side asked. I did not answer him, but I do not think he mind. "And for our next item... Let me introduce to all of you... 18-year-old female!" My brows furrowed. Before I can even react, I felt the cloth covering my eyes loosened. My eyes adjusted to the dark as they remove my blindfold. Before I can react, one of the guards pushed me from behind, forcing me to advance. "Walk or we're going to kill you here," one of them whispered. He pulled out a small knife from his back and pointed it at my side. I bite my lower lip. My hands are shivering in fear, but I tried to not let it show. Being left with n
Ezra's POV"$100 000."I feel like my heart fell from a tall building. For a second I felt a subtle pain in my chest. I darted my eyes straight at him. The man behind him, which I suppose is his Beta, first bid for $100 000. The crowd went silent after that as if they do not believe the amount that was raised. Who would? The bidding started from $100 and now I am being sold for $100 000!The man... I mean, my mate repeated the amount. This time, he was the one who raised a hand."$100 000."My lips quivered and my jaw drop.'D-Does this means he wants me?'He is my mate. An Alpha!Before I get my hopes up, I immediately reminded myself about the what-ifs running in my mind.What if he just pity me?What if he doesn't really want to buy me but the mate bond is giving him a hard time? For all we know, mate bonds are the hardest bond to break.It may be good news to me that my mate is an Alpha, but I couldn't imagine that behind his sophisticated look and strong physique, his mate is
Ryler’s POV“What’s your plan, Alpha?” Roman asked.We are sitting in the lobby of my room, sipping whiskey.I loosen the tie hanging around my neck and unbuttoned the first three buttons of my long sleeves top.“Nothing,” I answered.After she blacked out, I asked Roman to bring her to her cell on the underground.I do not know what got into me and I bought her. I have no plans of saving her, and if I were to be honest, it would be better if she’ll get eaten by the terminator yesterday.“Then why did you buy her?” Roman suspiciously asked.I glance at him and chose to ignore his words. I took a sip of my whiskey and harshly put the glass down on the center table. I rest my elbows on my knees and clasped my fingers together.“Admit it, you need her.”My jaw clenches. I look at Roman coldly. Instead of being intimidated like what my people usually feel around me, he just shrugged.“Our pack needs a Luna, Ryler. Don’t you understand what the seniors in our pack said on the last meeting?
Ezra’s POVLaura pushed me hard, which made me sit back on the wooden bed. I grimace in pain as my bottom cheeks hit the hard mat.Over towering shadows stand in front of me. When I lift my head, the five guards are already surrounding me.On the not-so-far corner, I saw Laura leaning on the wall. Her arms are crossed above her chest while her perfect set of teeth are flashed as she grins at me.“Do her,” she languidly said.My eyes widen at what she said.“No, please. Stop!” I screamed. I attempted to stand and run even though I know it is impossible to escape this small cell with a number of guards around me. However, I wasn’t thinking clearly already and all I can think is for me to run away from them.One of the guards snake his arm around my waist and effortlessly pushed me back on the bed. Before I can get back on my feet, the other two guards held my wrists and place them on the sides of my head, pinning me down.“No, please. Don’t do this. Please!” I begged.Tears are now pool
Ezra’s POVI place my dress on the hook glued on the wall beside the mirror. My hands reach for the buttons of my dress to unbutton them, but suddenly, I stopped.The scene a moment ago replays in my head. My hands started to quiver and my heart feel like it leap out of my ribcage.“Jesus!” I exclaimed.I jump in my place when I heard a knock on the other side of the door. My eyes dropped to the doorknob and gulped, waiting for it to twist open. However, it did not happen.“Hurry up, Miss Ezra. The Alpha is waiting.”I nod, even though I know he won’t see me.“O-Okay, Beta Roman. I-I’m coming,” I replied.I did not waste my time and removed the button of my dress. The dress slides down on my body. I step out on it and pick it up. I hurriedly put on the dress that was given to me.It perfectly fits my small frame. The brown dress is a sleeveless one and its skirt falls down just above my knees. I let my wavy jet-black hair fall and rake them with my fingers. I scoop them and place them
Ezra’s POV“Good. Now, give me your back. I do not want to see your face while making my son.”My lips parted upon hearing what he said. I thought I can face his cruelness bravely, but just his words can cut deep into me.He doesn’t want to see my face while mating because he only needs my body to give him a son.‘His son.’I gulp.I said a second ago that I’ll give what he wants in order for me to be free from this kind of life. But how sure I am that I can bear a son? And am I certain that I can leave my child to him?He caught my attention when he hisses. He tilts his head and looks at the ceiling for a second, making his neck exposed. The small lump in his throat became visible and I notice how it slightly move as he gulped.When he looks back at me, all I can see is boredom written all over his face.“Don’t f*cking make me wait,” he uttered in a low voice. My eyes unconsciously roam around. I notice the white rectangular aircon placed on the corner. The temperature isn’t that l
Ryler’s POV“I don’t care. Let them do what they want to do to her,” I answered with a blank expression.Shiro looks at me boredly and shrug. Suddenly a small smirk flashes on his face. “I did not know you like sharing what’s yours.”In my peripheral vision, I saw Roman aggressively stand on his seat, “Alpha, are you sure? That girl is your ma—”“She isn’t my mate,” I cut him off.I do not want to hear it. Her name and the word ‘my mate’ doesn’t suit to be used together in a sentence. I do not know why the mood goddess gave me that kind of mate. Maybe I did something bad in the past. That’s the only reason I can think of why my life is what it is today.“Alright, I’m not going to question that,” Shiro replied and turn on his back to exit the room. I thought he was going to completely leave but halfway to the door, he once again looked at us—specifically to me.With a serious expression, he said, “So, does this mean I can join them?” a small smirk slowly appeared on his face. My brows
Ryler’s POVIt’s been a couple of minutes since Laura left my office yet, my heart still keeps on hurting.‘Alpha…’ I heard Roman’s voice inside my head.I arch my brows and fix my stance.‘What?’‘We’re already heading there. I’m with her.’My thick brows were about to meet each other.‘I did not ask for her,’ I replied.‘I know. But I also know you want her here. I managed to stop whatever Laura was planning.’‘Yeah, sounds like it. She went here.’Our conversation ended. She’s already with Roman and out of danger but why does my heart still ache? D*mn it!I sit on the long sofa seat and pour the whiskey into my glass. I chug it in one go before I heard a knock on the door. I do not have to tell them to get in. Roman exactly knows what to do.My double doors opened and revealed the two. My eyes automatically glued on her and crawled from her head to toe. She’s already wearing the dress I gave her so I’m certain whatever Laura was planning did not go well.I notice how her eyes roam
Celestine’s POV“OMG. You’re so gorg, princess!” Gia exclaimed. I shyly smiled at her. I am still not used of getting compliments. I look at my reflection in the mirror. The glittery halter top dress shines bright and makes my fair skin dominate.Gia lean towards me and levels her face into mine. We both look at the mirror.“You look like a godess of light!” she commented.I chuckled and slightly shakes my head.“Stop it, Gia!” I softly and playfully hit her arm.She made me stand as we both walk in front of the full-length mirror.“See? You look pretty!” I smiled. I reach for the hem of my dress and lift it a little. I made a small sway to see how the skirt of the dress will move.“I do not know why I have to dress this way. It will be torn anyway.”Gia sighed. “Even so. This is the day that you will transform! This is the day that you will meet your wolf.”“Can I just do this privately?” I asked.I swear, I have no idea how many times I tried everyone around me, including Ryler,
Celestine's POVMy heart is pounding hard yet slow. I tried to maintain a straight face so no one would notice the chaos inside of me.I lift my chin and look straight ahead. I can sense Ryler's presence on my back, but I did not date look back at him until we reached the balcony just across teh dinning area."What do you want to talk about?" I asked.I do not know why I am acting this way. Indeed, I told him to give me space. But I won't lie. My heart feels warm whenever he visits me and tries to court me. It is true that I do not want to go back to the Midnight Shadow pack. However, the thought of him not pursuing me to go back with him also hurts me. "I know you do not want to rush things, Celestine." He inserted his hand into his pocket and look straight into my eyes."But...?" I continued.I can sense in his tone that he wants to say something."The pack is already looking for an heir. I cannot disclose to them about you and the baby. I do not want to put pressure on you."I gu
Celestine’s POVA short silence enveloped the table. I can sense my father’s eyes on me, probably wondering if I know any of this.On the other hand, I look at my brother, thinking the same thing. Did he call him?Clement noticed the weight of my stare and looked back at me. He then shrugs his shoulders and continues eating.Well, based on how he is acting, I think he is unaware of this.“Midnight Shadow Pack? Isn’t that the pack where you came from?” Briner asked, breaking the silence.I darted my eyes at him. “Yep.” I avoided my gaze at him and went back to eating. “Ohh, alright,” he murmured.He caught my attention. “Alright, what?” I asked.He raises his hand in front. “Nothing. It just comes to mind that he is possibly your ex-mate.”“He is,” my brother answered. “Should we let him in?” he asked my father.My brows furrow. Why is he only asking Father and not me? Clement directed his head at me after noticing my heavy gaze.“Do you want him here?” he innocently asked.Thought you
Celestine’s POVLoryna is helping me get ready for dinner later. We are here in my room as she currently curling the tips of my hair.I do not know who we are going to meet. Clement doesn’t want to tell me. All he said was his family and ours are close friends. He also emphasized that he is single and an Alpha.“You look exactly like your mother, gorgeous,” Loryna commented. Her hands gently rest on my shoulders as we both look at my reflection in the vanity mirror in front of us.I flashed a small smile. The glam team that my brother hired to doll me up did a great job. My cheekbones are enhanced, they made my eyelashes longer, and the rosy blush cheeks perfectly complimented my fair skin.What I did not like was my hair. They tied my hair in a messy bun. It did look good on me, but I am not comfortable with my hair tied up and exposing my neck. I got too shy to ask them to repeat it, so I just told Loryna to fix my hair right after the team left.“It’s probably the makeup,” I replie
Celestine’s POV“I will court you, Celestine. I will show you that I am worth the risk… again.”I take a deep breath while staring at the sky blue peaceful sky. The sun is shining brightly but gladly, it doesn’t hurtfully strike through my skin. Hit by the blinding light of the sun along with the warm breeze of the wind here on my small balcony, it feels refreshing.My head turned on my closed door when I heard three consecutive knocks. “Come in,” I confidently replied.There are only a few people who knock on my door. Whoever it was, I am pretty sure I won’t be awkward to face them with my morning face.I tied tightly my robe around my waist while I watched the door push open from the other side.“Good morning,” Clement greeted.I smiled at him. “Morning,” I replied.“May I come in?”“Sure.”Clement closed the door behind him after he stepped inside. He then walks towards me.“You like the balcony?” he asked.I chuckled. “Yeah. I love watching the sunrise.”“You should have got the r
Celestine's POV"Let him in..." my brother ordered.'Oh, dear God. What is he even doing here?!look at my brother. The smirk on his face indicates that this won't go well."What are you planning, Clement?" I asked.He glances at me while I throw a dagger-looking gaze at him."Nothing much. I just want to talk to your ex-boyfriend," he shrugged.Clement stood on his seat and buttoned his coat. He fixes his necktie as if he is preparing for a formal meeting."Ryler isn't my ex-boyfriend," I clarified and avoided my gaze.In my peripheral vision, I can feel the weight of his mocking stares at me. I look in his direction and bravely lift my chin up, giving him equal intensity as his stares.Clement cockily looks at me with his left eyebrow shot up. "Not your ex? Then what is he? Still your boyfriend?"I pushed my tongue on the inside of my left cheek. The smirk on Clement's lips grew wider.He isn't my boyfriend. He is my mate! We did not even enter that phase. We went straight to the ma
Ryler's POV"Ryler? Ryler!"I just got out of my car and now, Laura's high-pitched voice welcomed me.My chest is rising up and down out of frustration. I unbutton my coat and pull my tie to loosen it around my neck.Laura closes our gap by jogging towards me. I faced her, slightly irritated. "What?" I asked coldly.In my peripheral vision, I saw Roman getting out of the car. Laura glances at him before pouting at me."S-So.. is it true? Is that girl really a Princess?" she asked."Yes," I answered.1 did not wait for her to process what I said and started walking back inside the house. I sensed Roman following me from behind. It took Laura a couple of seconds before I heard her footsteps chasing us.She grabbed my arm and blocked my way, making me stop.I look at her with nothing in my eyes. I am in no mood to deal with her. This day made me exhausted and all I want is to enter my room."Get out of my way," I coldly said.Instead of listening to me, Laura clutched her hands on the si
Celestine’s POVI am caressing my belly while resting here in my newly renovated room. I am amazed at how fast Loryna changed the whole interior and the arrangement of the room. I was out with my brother and father for a couple of hours, and when I got back in here, my plain pearl-white room was now replaced by a beige and a more lively atmosphere.Loryna was not already here when I got back. I roam my eyes around. Aside from the light atmosphere, there are also indoor plants placed on the hanging cabinets on the wall of my room. I smiled. They say greens are good for the eyes. I don’t know if it’s true, but staring at these calm-looking plants, I think they were right. I was enjoying the simple view here in my room when I heard a knock on my door.“Celestine, may I come in?” Clement asked. I smiled. We were just together a while ago but he’s already here again. “Yeah, sure,” I replied. The door was pushed open from the other side. Clement stepped inside while carrying a mug of I
Celestine’s POV “Where do you want to start?” My father asked. We just finished eating our meal. All I have in my mind right now is to know my pack. “U-Uhmm…” To be honest, I do not know what to answer. I may be a Luna in the Midnight Shadow pack, but I am completely new to this pack. I do not know any of their law. “What about the basic rules here in the pack?” I suggested. “That’s good. But I suggest you start with the people inside the house,” Clement said. He reaches for my hand that is resting on the table and caress it with his thumb. “I know you are eager to take back the life that was stolen from you. We want it too. But you do not have to rush, Celestine. You have forever to know us,” he added. I smiled at him. Now I completely understand why I felt this way when I first saw him. I was indeed intimidated because he came from an influential family and pack, but out of all the people in power who I have met, he’s the first one I get comfortable with. “Clement is right