Chapter 1

The night was bitter and biting, the kind of night that seeps into your bones and chills you to your very core. Onel fled through the woods, his heart pounding with fear and desperation, clutching his newborn child close to his chest. The wind howled around him, tugging at his clothes and whipping his hair into a frenzy, as he ran blindly through the tangled underbrush.

When the baby began to cry, Onel's heart twisted in agony, tears streaming down his face. "I'm so sorry, my little one," he whispered hoarsely, his voice cracking with emotion. "I'll keep you safe, I promise."

But then, the sound of snapping twigs shattered the night, and Onel froze in terror. He knew what it meant. His enemies were closing in, and he was running out of time. He could hear their footsteps pounding closer and closer, their breath hot and ragged in the stillness of the woods.

"Traces of blood," Michael's voice echoed through the trees, a dark omen of what was to come. "The omega went this way!"

"Don't let him escape!" Blue's furious shouts followed, his rage fueling him as he hunted down his lost child. Onel's heart clenched at the sound, knowing that he was the only thing standing between his baby and certain doom. But his body was weak, drained from the birthing process, and he could barely keep his feet under him.

And then, they were upon him, looming out of the darkness like predators closing in for the kill. Sabina snatched the baby from his arms, and Onel fought back with all his might, desperate to hold on to his child. But they were too strong, too ruthless, and Onel crumpled to the ground, his body wracked with sobs.

"I trusted you," he whispered brokenly, his voice trembling with heartache. "How could you do this to me?"

But Michael showed no mercy. He kicked Onel in the stomach, and Onel cried out in agony, his world spinning around him. He was the pack's Luna, their Alpha's mate, but now, he was nothing more than a weak and helpless omega in their eyes.

Michael's eyes roved over Onel, taking in his sweat-drenched shirt and the faint outline of his nipples beneath the fabric.

"They say omegas are the best in bed," he taunted, his voice dripping with cruel amusement. "Maybe if we weren't in such a hurry, I'd have a taste too."

Sabina's growl cut through the air, startling the baby into crying again. She forced herself to calm down, but her eyes burned with rage as she raised a middle finger at Michael.

"You disgust me," she spat, her voice filled with venom.

But Michael was undeterred, his eyes still fixed on Onel's quivering body. "The Alpha bedded this omega multiple times," he continued, his voice lowering to a dangerous growl. "And he seemed to enjoy it every time."

Sabina's eyes widened in shock, and Onel's heart twisted with shame and disgust. He had never wanted any of this, never asked for it, but now he was trapped in a nightmare of his own making. Michael's claws grazed over his skin, and he recoiled, his mind reeling with horror and revulsion.

And yet, even as he lay there, broken and beaten, a small part of him couldn't help but think that maybe, just maybe, there was some truth to Michael's words. Maybe there was something about him that was captivating, alluring, something that made the wolves hunger for him.

But he quickly shook the thought away, horrified at himself for even entertaining it. He was a father now, responsible for the life of his child. He couldn't afford to indulge in such dangerous and reckless thoughts, not when their survival depended on him.

And so, he gritted his teeth, determined to endure whatever was to come. He would not give up, would not surrender, not when his child's life was at stake. Even as Michael loomed over him, his eyes dark with desire, Onel refused to give in, refused to let the wolves break him. He would fight until his last breath, if that's what it took, to protect his child and keep them together, no matter what.

"I didn't believe it when they said he had such rosy nipples," Michael said. "I mean, how could a man have those, after all? It turns out they were right."

"I heard that he's smooth down there, too," he added, his eyes glinting with mischief. "Who knows? Maybe it's a lot smoother than yours."

Sabina's voice cut through Michael crude banter, sharp and full of anger. "Take those words back, you pervert. I will be your Luna soon!" she spat. "How dare you talk to me that way? You ought to respect me!"

"Of course, I will do that… but that's after the Alpha's announcement," Michael replied, his words laced with arrogance. "Until then, in my eyes, you'll just be one of the many girls he screwed."

Sabina's fury boiled over, and she lunged towards Michael "Damn you, Michael!" she shouted. "I will make you swallow your words very soon. I will have you kicked out once I become your luna."

"Besides, unlike you, my Alpha is not a homo," Sabina continued, her voice dripping with disdain. "He is only after the child. Omegas are breeders. Nothing more, nothing less, remember that."

As Onel struggled to break free from Michael's grasp, he felt a wave of despair wash over him. He wished his parents were still alive, so he wouldn't be in this situation.

Onel had woken up to the sounds of his mate and Sabina having sex in their own bedroom, practically beside him. He had been married to Blue for two years, and he thought they were happy. But now he knew the truth.

"I will leave quietly... I will completely disappear from this town if that's what you want," Onel said, his voice shaking with emotion. "I will not tell anyone about what happened, just please give me back my baby."

Blue smiled at Onel, his amber eyes glinting in the darkness. "And who said I was hurt?" he sneered. "Did you really think I wanted you as my luna? Dream on, omega!"

Onel's heart shattered into a million pieces as Blue scratched his face with his claws. "I never wanted my mate to be a man," Blue said. "How I wanted to cover your face every time we did it, but pretending to be into you was worth it."

"You had given me an alpha son," Blue continued. "And your slutty face and body were coveted by many alphas. I hate you so fucking much, but knowing you were mine somehow appeased my rage. You were my trophy, Onel. And I will never allow any other alpha to have you. Until death, you will remain as my property."

Onel's face was covered with blood and tears as he looked into Blue's eyes. "The moon goddess will punish you for this," he whispered.

But Blue just smiled and grabbed Onel's neck, his claws piercing his skin. "When the moon goddess comes, I will be the one who will strangle the hell out of her and punish her for giving you to me as my mate," Blue said, his voice cold and hard. "Did you hear that, goddess? I am not afraid of you! Not even a bit. Now watch as I destroy the mate you have chosen for me!"