Alpha Sirius' POV
"Arrgh!" I yelled loudly, raining barrages of punches on the poor guard. He was laying there on the floor, his face looked like a mangled mess. That was the work of my hands.
This is what I usually do whenever I needed to take out my anger.
"Next?" I turned my gaze around and said. The guards lined up behind me shivered without saying a word. Of course, none of them would want to experience what their fellow comrade had experienced.
I grabbed one of them however and threw him at the wall angrily. Then I moved over to him and aimed a punch at his head but he dodged it and slipped away.
A smile crept up my lips, I like the ones who fight back.
"Show me what you got!" I told him before bolting towards him.
As I rained punches at him, images of what I had done in the slaves hall flashed through my mind. I didn't know exactly what I was angry at, I was just angry. What I did...
|Flashback|
"Don't you hurt her!" I yelled at the top of my voice but I didn't care. He touched her and he just crossed the line.
"B–but Your highness sh–" the guard wanted to speak but I walked over to him and carried him up with his gear.
My blazing eyes glared into his fearful ones. "I. Said. Do. Not. Touch. Her." I said slowly to balance the effect of fear. And it worked because he started to shiver.
I heard murmuring suddenly and that was when I became aware of my surroundings, I looked around while still carrying the guard. I saw the useless slaves all murmuring amongst each other. My gaze landed on the one I came here for.
Fear was in her eyes and I felt a pang of pain hit my stomach. She instantly bowed her head when she saw that I was looking at her. I felt dejected, she was afraid of me.
I turned back to the guard and suddenly threw him across the hall. He crashed onto it and I could hear the sound of his bones cracking.
"You caused this." I said as I walked over to him with my hands fisted. The guard tried to stand but couldn't. He shivered in fear as I closed in on him.
"Your highness please." He stuttered, sweat pouring down his face.
I didn't listen to him and just grabbed his gear and used my other fist to land a punch on his face. Blood immediately spewed out of his nose and his cheekbone shifted in position.
I continued to rain punches on him until his entire head was now covered in blood. He could barely breath by then. But I wasn't done, my punishment for anyone who displeases me is of course, death.
I lifted him off the ground and placed him in a kneeling position. I then went to his back and brought out my claws. Then in one swift motion, slit his throat from behind.
"Aahhh..." I breathed in slowly, and then I released it. Now I am satisfied.
"Clean it up." I said and stepped out of the hall. I took one last glance at the slave I had originally come here for. She was sobbing and shivering just like most of the others. I only grumbled in dissatisfaction.
|End of Flashback|
I gave one last punch to the guard I was dealing with currently making him pass out completely. I paused to look down at my work again but a frown was still etched unto my face.
Even with all these, I still haven't broken a sweat. No one wasn't just strong enough to make that happen.
"Sirius." I heard a familiar voice call out to me. There was only one person that could call me without my title apart from my deceased parents.
"Hey Klaus." I said before turning to see my beta standing by the entrance of the room.
"What got you angry this time?" He asked, rolling his eyes. He didn't seem surprised at the scene he came to meet because he knew me too well. We have been friends since we were kids and we had grown up together. Even before I became Alpha, I had promised him I would make him my beta.
I grabbed a goblet and gulped the wine inside. "Its a long story, my friend." I replied.
We both went out of the room and headed for my office.
"I heard you took out a guard because of a slave." He divulged and I chuckled. Of course news would have flown all over the pack house about what I had done. I wouldn't be surprised if the news has managed to creep out of the gates of the pack house by now.
"So it's true, who exactly is that slave that made you do that?" He asked when I didn't say anything.
We entered my office and I took my seat on my royal chair. "I honestly don't have an idea." I said. Klaus then gave me that suspicious look.
"Well, that aside. There are more important things to discuss." He said dismissively. My brows furrowed slightly, what does he mean by 'more important things'? Does he think that slave girl isn't important?
I didn't say anything and that was only because he was my friend. Why was I even angry about that?
"Two days from now is the day of another match and there are a lot of contestants this time, mate." He said and handed me a long piece of parchment that he brought out of his robes. I roughly read through the endless list of names on the parchment.
"Has the arena been set up?" I asked and he nodded.
"Some merchants also wish to be present." He said and I raised my brows, "Don't worry, I already had them questioned and looked into, no one will ruin our secret business." He assured.
"Besides, we could earn some extra thousand gold pieces from them you know." He added with a grin. I shook my head playfully, Klaus and his love for money ...
But why wouldn't I feel confident with Klaus though? He is as capable as anyone I know in all four Lands. Good thing I chose him as my beta.
After the brief meeting, he left my office, leaving me alone. My mind drifted back to the female slave. I could still remember how I almost got lost in her eyes when I snapped that old man's neck. They were so ...
"Curse the Damned!" I bellowed and smashed my fist on the table. I am Alpha Sirius Night, I can get whatever I want.
I tore out a piece of parchment and grabbed a feather, dipped it inside the jar of ink and began to draw out a painting of the slave. I know it might sound odd but yes, I can paint.
When I was done, I mind-linked the guard outside my office and he stepped in immediately.
"Tell Pomfrey to bring me this slave. She has been promoted to be my personal maid." I ordered and handed him the parchment. With a bow, he left my office to carry out my order.
Anastasia's POV. After the horrible drama that the Alpha had showcased, I and surely, everyone else in the slave hall found it difficult to get some sleep. The scene was just too gory to shake off, especially for me. This Alpha surely has some anger issue. What does he even want with me in the first place? If I could remember well, I was too worthless for anyone to be interested in me. The next morning, we were woken up by the sound of a large gong by a guard. It was so loud and sudden I almost vomited my heart. I quickly scrambled for my clothes and when I had out it on, I and Chi Chi ran out of the hall. Luckily for us, we had both been assigned to the cleaning duty, so we were still stuck together. I had grown up as a slave in my pack without any friends, but apparently that was about to change with Chi Chi around now. "Hey Anna, pass me the scrub." Chi Chi said. I was busy mopping the floor of the latrine room with a wet rag while Chi Chi and another slave were busy scrubbing
Anastasia's POV."Where is she?" I heard a familiar booming voice ask. There was no doubt it was Alpha Sirius. Oh no, he mustn't find me here. I looked around the office hastily, and lucky for me I saw a small duster by the shelf.I grabbed it and slowly went out of the office, hoping he'd buy whatever lies I was about to tell him."A–Your Highness, I–I'm here." I stuttered with my head bowed."There you are, what were you doing?" He asked.I shakily replied him, "I was just cleaning up your office, your highness."He didn't say anything afterwards and the silence was making me cringe and feel nervous. Then I heard his footsteps approaching me. My heartbeat froze. Beads of sweat formed on my face and my hands won't stop shaking.He stopped when he was just an inch away from me. The closeness was choking, but in a good way."What's your name?" He asked in a low voice, goosebumps wrapped my skin and my cheeks flushed."A–Anastasia, your highness." I responded and he hummed before walkin
Anastasia's POV. My head throbbed painfully as a groan escaped my lips. I slowly cracked my eyes open and I met myself in a dimly lit room. "Where am I?" I asked myself in a hushed tone, looking around with a mixture of fear and confusion. Sweat was pouring down my face. "Hello? Anyone there, why am I here?" I asked, hoping for someone to come out and talk. I didn't like these kind of situations and it was making me feel nervous. Suddenly, I heard clapping behind me and I shook in fear. "Who's there?" I asked cautiously. The clapping continued and got closer to me. Goosebumps rose on my skin and I squeezed the part of my dress I could reach. "Look, please just let me go okay, I –" I wanted to plead but I was interrupted by another round of clapping from before me. Two masked people emerged from the darkness. They were dressed in all black robes, making the situation more tense for me. With sweat covering my entire face, I said, "Look whoever you guys are, I think you go
Anastasia's POV. I and the Alpha hadn't said a word since we finished our moments of sexual bliss. I laid in his arms tracing my fingers on his firm chest. My head was also rested on his chest and I loved the way it rose and fell in symphony with his breathing. I had never been so intimate with anyone in my life. Yet, I was sure that even if I had, it wouldn't have been as blissful as the one with Alpha Sirius. The way he held unto my waist as he thrust into me was something I could never dream of forgetting. Lucky for me, he was my mate, I could get more of it anytime. I had never gotten anyone to tell me how it felt to find one's mate. No one told me of the experience or the scenario it had to be. But I was sure that Alpha Sirius was mine, I just felt that bond...so strong... "Are you okay?" He asked me. I guess I was thinking to much, I had stopped tracing my fingers on his chest. I looked up at his captivating blue eyes and smiled before nodding. He smiled back. There was sil
Anastasia's POV. It had been a full week since I disclosed my awareness of the secret contest to the Alpha. Fortunately, he had no issue with it. Since the moment he abruptly exited the space and reappeared unannounced, our bond had grown even more affectionate. Whenever he departed for his duties, I eagerly awaited his return, longing for his company and affection. I could tell he felt the same way because upon his arrival, he wasted no time in embracing and passionately kissing me. I relished those moments immensely. "Stay still Fubs, you haven't taken a bath in weeks." I grumbled as I struggled with this resistant rat in my hand. I was in the bathroom, trying my best to scrub it but it was thrashing around and squeaking madly in protest. "Fine!" I said in frustration." It could stay dirty for all I care, after all it's just an animal, what does it need a bath for? After taking my own refreshing bath, I stepped out of the bathroom and put on the new red robes my beloved h
Anastasia's POV."Oh great, meet my personal maid, Anastasia Morbelle." Sirius rambled. My steps faltered and I almost fell over. Oh shit, why would he do that?"Anastasia?" Uncle Duncan's voice reached my ears. Despite being addressed, I kept my head lowered. I swear on the Moon Goddess, I will kill Sirius for this. "Ah, yes. You must be familiar with her. If I am not mistaken, she is your niece," Sirius spoke once more. Without a word, I made my way to the table to set down the tray of goblets.Turning slightly towards his direction, I tried to signal to him to stop talking. But it was either he didn't notice me or he did but chose to ignore."I must have..." Uncle Duncan said with his voice trailing off. What does he mean by he must have. Does he want to deny any knowledge of his neice? Was I that worthless?"Oh father, isn't she uncle Draco's daughter?" That was Lillian. I pressed a goblet harder and it cracked. You don't get to say my father's name you insect."Oh yes, she's my
Anastasia's POV."Let go off me!" I almost screamed as I was being dragged by Lillian into a corner. She let go of me with a push."What's your problem?" I asked in frustration, breathing hard.She placed her hand on her waist, looking down at me like she was used to."How did you manage to pull it off?" She asked with a smirk."I don't know what you're talking about." I said, frowning.She pulled my hair suddenly and pain surged throughout my head. "Let me go!" I screamed in pain but she refused and kept on dragging my hair roughly."Don't act like you don't know what I'm talking about, you bitch! How did you get here?" She asked again, releasing my hair.I held my head as the pain subsided. Even though I was the older one amongst us, she still always managed to make me look like the younger one. She had always gotten what she wanted – at least most of it– while I got none. That had given her a sense of superiority over me as we grew up. Besides, the fact that she was taller than me
Anastasia's POV.Dark, narrow, eerie and any other form of grotesque words you can think of were the characteristics of this path we were threading on. But looking at Sirius and the guard, they seemed unfazed and because of that, I managed to remain the same way.This narrow path looked like to an old abandoned gear room where weapons were kept for the soldiers. Several old and rusted metallic killing devices laid there, all now worthless.This must mean the secret passage wasn't originally built with the pack house initially. It must have been along the line – when Sirius became Alpha , perhaps– that the place was abandoned for it's usual purpose and the passage was created.After walking for some time, I was beginning to see an opening ahead. Little rays of light were trickling through a thick curtain before us. When we got there, I could hear noises from the other end. I could hear several voices talking at once and it seemed like a crowd was there.Sirius paused and faced me. "Thi
Anastasia’s POV.I woke up early today, and I hated that I did. Ever since Alpha Mathias had decided to treat me like …well, unlike a maid, Madame Sheryl had seemed to reduce the workload I get. I wasn't on morning dining duties like before anymore. My chores would only begin from early noon.I guess waking up early has just been a part of me. But now I have nothing to do for the next five hours.Well, I could use that opportunity to rest and take my medications. I stood up from the bed and walked to the table. There was a jug of water there which I drank from.I looked at the door, hoping Dane wasn't there to listen to me. I went to the small shelf at a corner of the room and opened it. There were a bunch of clothes there ; clothes I did not personally own but were given to me.Moving the clothes aside, I unearthed the medicines I had hidden there. Going back to the table, I began to take them according to how they were prescribed.I still haven't decided what I was going to do about
Mathias' POV.I can't deny that I actually felt a bit nervous calling her. I mean, I know that I'm the Alpha and I shouldn't fear anything but…sigh…I don't know why anytime she's around, my heart raced multiple times. It's like a chain reaction, one that connects her presence or the thought of her to my heart directly.Even now, as she opened the door to my chamber, I could feel my heart skipping.I tried to remain calm as she shut the door behind her. The way she interlocked her hands in her front and looked around the room gave her a cute ambiance. She really looked so innocent and delicate. Someone I wouldn't dare break.I saw that she didn't see me where I was. I was sitting behind a thick curtain in my study across from the door. I decided to announce my presence.“How are you?” was what I could come up with as I stood up. Luckily, I hadn't startled her. The smile that spread on her face made my heart jostle with exhilaration. I decided not to show my reactions.Walking around th
Anastasia's POV.“Bring them over here, Ginny.” I said, making way for her.I watched as she struggled with lifting the large wooden crate of vegetables on the cart. We were supposed to transfer about twenty of them to the kitchen store this morning and we have only carried two. I can't blame us though; here I am, a helpless pregnant maid who isn't even meant to be seen doing strenuous work and Ginny, well, her arms are just too slender.“Here, let me help,” I said as I approached her.“What? No, Anna, you're…” she objected, cutting herself off. Her eyes darted around to check if no one was within ear’s reach. “You're pregnant,” she whispered with concern etched in her tone.I shrugged, “Pregnant, not helpless or lazy. Come on, let's lift this thing.” I said dismissively as I crouched to lift the crate.She opened her mouth but closed it back and sighed, “If you say so,” she crouched also and on a countdown, we lifted the crated with our joint strength, unto the cart.See, not so bad.
Anastasia's POV. Clicking my tongue as I paced around the room nervously, I didn't know what to tell the guard I was going to do. I am having second thoughts about telling him I was heading to the infirmary. What if he decides to come with me? Then it will be discovered that I am pregnant, and then everyone will know and ….sigh….calm down Anna. I sat on the edge of the bed, thinking over my options. You know what, I’ll just go, I don't need to think about it. I stood up with a new wave of courage and walked towards the door. I moved my hand back from pulling the doorknob before releasing a long breath and walking out. He was right there, standing like a warrior he was. I pretended like he wasn't there, walking past him towards the stairs. I didn't hear him say anything and so I thought I was good to go. Not until I began to hear pounding footsteps behind me. I swung my head around and saw him sternly walking after me. With raised brows, “What is it?” I asked. He raised a brow
Anastasia's POV.“You won't tell us. Then it's a shame because we are here to rip you of your undeserving privileges.” She spat, her voice dripping with contempt. The trio dropped their trays on the desk and began to advance towards me.Oh Goddess…I stumbled backwards as they drew nearer. My eyes darted around the room but I found no way of escape. I looked at them, the malice in their gazes. They weren't going to stop.“Stop!x” but I said anyway.“We can talk this through .” I tried to negotiate.Swetlana shook her head, a wide grin playing on her lips. “There's nothing to talk about, only to your ancestors” stepping over the stool.Okay okay, I shouldn't panic. I'm a werewolf, they are just normal humans ..I hope so. I should have a bit of an advantage over them, even though I have no wolf. I swallowed a lump, waiting for them to get close enough.Swetlana, a grin spreading over her lips, “Frana, bring out our gold price,” gesturing to the fat one on her left.My eyes narrowed as F
Anastasia's POV.My face flushed as the memory of how the Alpha had me in his arms rushed into my mind. His touch was electric and it sent unknown waves throughout my body. For the first time in my life, I felt …safe.It was peaceful, so calm, so…loving.I remembered the confession he made to me a week ago. With what he did tonight, was what he said true? Did he really feel that way towards me? I was feeling so insecure even with him. I didn't want to be rejected again.It was also still unclear to me why he wanted me. I was merely a slave – although now a worker who earns wages – and nowhere near his class. He was a freaking Alpha! The peak of nobility in every pack. We were two different worlds apart, I doubt he would really want me. I would only be used and tossed aside…like before…I pushed the thoughts behind my mind and scanned the room I was in. It greatly contradicted the one that the Gamma had locked me in.The lack of foul stench was the first thing to be thankful of. And th
Mathias' POV.Four hours! That was what it took for Orice and I to rescue Nadine, take down Zandor's guards and return to my castle. Yes, it wasn't such a big deal.That punk really thought he could strike a deal with me. I had to remind him who he was dealing with.“Open the doors.” I said to the guard stationed at the door, who was looking at us quizzically.I ignored his apologies and walked into my castle. Ahh, home sweet home. This castle may have been built hundreds of years before I was even born, but it still felt like mine.Of course it was, I'm the Alpha.“Orice.” I called and turned around abruptly, bringing Orice and Nadine, who were behind me, to a stop.“Yes Alpha.” He answered respectfully. Sometimes, this man makes me forget we were best friends.I gestured to one of the guards nearby. “Let him show her to her room, she's welcome as a noble here.” I said. I noticed the glance from Nadine, her eyes filled with gratitude.Orice and I watched the guard escort her away and
Anastasia's POV.I groaned as another shot of hunger panged the centre of my stomach. I rolled on the dirty floor in pain. This wasn't my first time going days without food but that was when I was still at my Grandfather's pack. Back then was when I might not see anything to eat for three days straight.But the last few weeks I have been here, I have been eating accordingly. It may not be the best diet but at least I haven't gone a day without food for weeks now. And that was why it was somehow strange for my stomach to experience lack of food so suddenly again.“Shit!” I cursed under my breath as another wave of hunger attacked me. I am surely going to die here…My mind screamed the Alpha's name. He was the only one that seemed to be able to save me now.Where had he gone even? I have been to three different packs to be sure Alphas don't need to sneak out of their own castles if they had any urgent things to attend to.Another wave of pain shoots through my stomach, interrupting my
Anastasia's POV.“What? Why…what's going on?” I snivelled but my words landed on deaf ears.I was dragged down the hallway, my legs hitting the debris on the way. They didn't even let me stand upright.They dragged me around a corner into a dark corridor.“Where are you taking me?” I asked, panic slowly filling up my heart.I got no response as they continued to drag me down the dimly lit narrow corridor. Soon, they stopped but didn't let go of me.I heard the sound of locks and creaking of doors before I swung around.My ass landed on the hard ground with a thud and I groaned in pain. I sat up on the floor, wiping my sweaty face before looking around at where I had been tossed in.It was a small room; very dark and smelly. There was nothing but an old dirty jug in a corner of the room.I heard the door creaking again and I immediately crawled towards the guards.“Wait!” I wailed, kneeling before them and using my hands to hold the door. “What have I done? Why am I here?” I asked urge