CELESTE POV
The blindfold was eventually pulled off my head, and for a few seconds, I was blinded by the brightness in the room—or, could I say, the lack of light? When my eyes adjusted to the room's lighting, I realized that only a chandelier that swung here and there, barely being held by the anchor, was the only source of light in the small room void of furniture.
The room contained about five boxes and a small bed, if it could be called that.
It was rectangular in shape and wooden, and a thin blanket was placed on top. At least, whoever prepared this place had the courtesy of leaving the blanket, and the pleasant smell, incense, I presumed, in the room could only mean it had been taken care of as well.
The trader, whose name I still didn't know, shoved me into the room. I stumbled forward and collided with one of the boxes. Pushing my hands in front of me to brace my fall as I landed on my butt, I looked at my new owner.
I couldn't decide whether to call him that, but he had bought me from James and Jude, so he was my owner.
I saw the instant look of disgust in his eyes. It was as if he already hated me, and he didn't even know me.
His square-shaped scar-ridden face tilted as he accessed me down his proud, straight nose.
"A virgin, eh?" he questioned, his eyes moving up and down my body. "I don't believe what that bastard says. They can say anything just for money and to get rid of you."
"Who are you?" he asked me. Then he went on to explain, "I need to know if you're worth the money I paid, or I should count you as a loss. From your smell, I can deduce you are an omega."
Of course, he could deduce that. I figured he was a werewolf from his scent too.
"Will you be going to the humans or a werewolf to act as their obedient slave?" Don't be deceived, he wasn't giving me an option. He was trying to know if I was worth his time as he had said and by bei;g an obedient slave, I knew it was another term to whore for whoever my master was.
He needn't say it out loud for me to know.
"Do I force the words out of your mouth, or will you willingly say them to me?" he snapped, his voice impatient, mirroring the look on his face.
"I am Celeste Ravaryn," I murmured.
"I don't care for your silly name, girl. You could be named Cunt, and I wouldn't even bat a lash. Who are you? What's your position in your former pack house?"
An Omega. That was the simple answer on the tip of my tongue because I'd be getting sold regardless of whatever I answered to him. But recalling all that had happened to me in the past hours, I shook my head and muttered instead.
"I have no pack house."
The trader narrowed his eyes on me, marching towards me. "And you want me to believe that?"
"Did you see any sign on me that I belonged to a pack house?" I retorted and in return, I earned a smack on my right cheek.
I bit down on my lip hard enough for it to draw blood. It was already sore from too much biting.
"You speak to me in that manner once more, and I shall cut off that slimy tongue of yours," he threatened, gripping my hair and yanking on it as hard as he could.
I didn't scream. I didn't plead for him to stop. Instead, I continued to look at him. I didn't know where the sudden courage had come from.
But I was exhausted. I was tired of begging everyone and having them mock me instead of helping me.
I was tired of crying. I had been doing that for twenty-two years of my life. Even though I was born an omega, I shouldn't have to endure all these fates!
"You want to act so defiantly? Now let's see how you'd react to this!" The trader pulled me by my hair, causing me to wince because he was literally dragging me around the room.
He ordered me to stand to my feet when we were near the bed, which I refused.
He struck my aching cheek for the second time, and gripped my hand, pulling me up.
Pushing me to the wall, so that my back was to him. He pressed his body into me, leaning and whispering into my ear.
My lips twisted in disgust as I felt his arousal pressing into me. He was just another sick idiot. I wondered if this was what he did to other girls that were sold to him.
"I'll show you how a girl like you should be obedient. It seems your parents didn't teach you how to obey your elders!"
"Teaching me a thing by making me feel they want me? If that's how you teach your daughter, although I doubt you have one, I feel sorry for her."
"You crazy cunt," He cursed, pushing my head into the wall, grazing it.
"I don't have a daughter!"
"Now I see why the goddess had decided to make you impotent." I retorted.
The trader turned me angrily to face him, his eyes burning with fury. I didn't care about his anger. I should be angry about all the things happening to me and not the other way around. But I guess I couldn't choose how my life plays out. Especially not now.
"Then, I'll show you how impotent I am by filling you with my seed. You crazy bitch!" he pushed me to the bed, working on his belt.
As I tried to sit up, he nudged me back down, climbing on top of me, and trapping my leg in his.
I thumped on his chest, struggling underneath him, but he wouldn't budge. Also, the fact that I was still weak from the flogging and assault made it impossible as well.
The trader gripped my hand, placing it above my head.
"Don't you want to know if I am impotent or not?" he grunted, his free hand, moving under my ripped dress, tearing my pant.
I gasped as he pushed his length into me, my eyes widening at the force.
"Call my name, while I fill you with my seed. Call me Austin," he moaned.
My lips trembled, and I blinked back the tears clouding my vision.
I didn't want to cry. He wasn't worth my tears. No one was.
"Your eyes on me," Austin gripped my neck, forcing me to stare into his eyes as he kept on thrusting into me.
"I am going to re-lease," he gasped out, jerking several times. I felt his dick pulse before he filled me with his warm loads.
When he was done, he rolled away from me, hastily donning his clothes.
He turned to me with a smirk, "You're even better than I imagined. I wonder if I should keep you to myself or not."
Tilting his head sideways for a brief second, he shook it. "No. I want someone who's pure and respectful to me. You are already ruined, Celeste. And it's going to get worse because, on the next mission, I am not sure you can survive with just your sharp tongue alone. You need to have the will and determination and I don't think you do."
"Freshen up. You're allowed a free meal before your real ordeal starts. And if I were you, I'd make staying here worthwhile before I am tossed into the wild."
I wanted to ask him what he meant by me being tossed into the wild, but I couldn't find my voice. My throat was sore, and my voice was completely gone.
I couldn't tell if it was due to how hard he had gripped me by my throat because I had spoken to him a few minutes ago!
I sat up straight as soon as I heard the door shut, bringing my knees up to my chest, I whimpered. What did I ever do to deserve such a life? Just kill me already, goddess Selene. A death from you would be better than this unjustness I was facing.
CELESTE POVI guessed I should have listened to Austin. Taking a walk around the vast marketplace, even though I might not know my way around here, I could find something that interests me. Also, I could easily plan my escape away from Austin and from everyone else. That was if he didn't catch me first and return me to the prison he had called a room.Also, I should have eaten. I had been rude to the maid who brought the food earlier and practically tossed the contents on her face.It was a slice of bread, a piece of banana, and water. That would give me the energy I needed to face this ordeal.I panted, holding my knees as they wobbled. I looked around me at the other slaves that were running away. For their lives. I knew I shouldn't stall.Because no one was stalling except for me, no one was in the right state of mind, and I was the least person with a mind right now.After dinner, two stern-looking men pulled me out of the room. It wasn't Austin or James and Jude, and it wasn't an
DAMON POVI felt a shift in the air. This was different from what had been happening since a week ago. The foreign scent that had infiltrated the pack house. Of course, I knew whose was it. It was hard for things to go by me without me noticing.Those were from intruders who had tried to mask their scent but failed miserably.However, this scent was different. It was more pungent and sweet at the same time, almost like it was trying to go unnoticed but failing miserably. It teased my nostrils, causing every part of my body to tingle, leaving me confused.My wolf stirred. It only stirred when there was danger within a mile radius of where I was, alerting me to either prepare myself and face it head-on or flee if it sensed a stronger opponent.But my wolf, Kael, barely ever made me flee a dangerous scene, even when facing opponents stronger than me.These feelings that were building inside me weren't due to danger or an intruder in close proximity. They were more of a desire.I could fe
"Alpha Damon!"I frowned as Seth nudged me. I was before the council of elders, barely listening to what they were saying.My thoughts were preoccupied by that strange woman and what had become of her. I wondered if she was alive or dead because I hadn't heard any other news since two days ago that she had been in the infirmary.I wouldn't say I was concerned. I had never been concerned about anyone in my life. The pack members were an exception because their lives were my utmost concern. But for a total stranger? It was unheard of.My wolf hadn't even stirred due to one before. But here he was, for two days now, restless, growling, speaking, telling me to go to the infirmary to ask questions. To know what was happening, and why no one was saying anything about the strange woman's wellbeing.It had taken all the willpower in me for me to shut down Kael's voice and act on my own self-will. Otherwise, I believed I'd have found myself tearing down the door of the infirmary, demanding ans
CELESTE POV"Where am I?"My eyes opened slowly to the bright light in the room, and I instantly regretted it as the light blinded me. Wincing, I allowed them to be closed for a brief minute before opening them once again.Despite the brightness, my eyes got accustomed to it quickly.I attempted to turn to my side to access my environment, but I could only see a white ceiling and a chandelier from which the bright light was coming.But it was impossible to turn. It felt like I was strapped to the place I was on. I could barely move my neck, much less the other part of my body. Also, the blinding headache and the tingling in my neck made it even worse."Where am I?" I tried again, hoping my voice was loud enough for anyone to hear me. If at all there was anyone in here.I could barely hear myself though.For some reason, I couldn't smell anyone around here, and I couldn't hear anything!It must have something to do with the bright light from before. Maybe."By the goddess!" I gasped, b
DAMON POVI was acting weird. Even I knew this. I didn't need to be told. I was the Lycan King and Alpha Damon, whose names ignited fear in the hearts of his enemies, made them tremble in my presence, and could barely stare at me in the eyes.Yet, I was the one who had run from the courtyard to the damned infirmary, just for a bloody nobody.A bloody, strange, wounded woman I couldn't stop thinking about for two days now.Ignoring the look I was receiving from the patients as I stepped into the large infirmary, I made a beeline towards Sabrina. She was a noble-born Lycan and one of the most educated in the medical field.So, it wasn't a surprise when she was made the head of all the medics in the infirmary."King Damon!" Sabrina exclaimed, bowing curtly.I nodded to acknowledge her greetings, before staring at the strange woman.She was awake. My breath hitched as our eyes locked.If I had thought she looked stunning two days ago, she looked even better now.Her beauty seemed to light
CELESTE POVHe left the room.My savior was gone. A look at me from him turned my legs into jelly. I believed that was what had made me almost embarrass myself and probably had nothing to do with my knees being weak.His expression was undefinable. I couldn't tell if he approved of seeing me or not. He had only looked at me and spoken to the beautiful lady, Sabrina, then turned around, not even sparing me a glance.He hadn't even said hello to me as much. Maybe Sabrina had said something that made him not do so.But I doubted it. He was arrogant—I needn't have told you, seeing as it oozed out of him. Also, I couldn't help but notice how his presence dominated the room.I couldn't smell him to ascertain whether he was alpha level or not, but I could feel him.I could feel the intense energy radiating from him, wrapping strangely around me.I flinched, snapping out of my thoughts as someone gripped my shoulder.It was the man that had stepped into the room after my savior.He was tall a
DAMON POVI wandered around the pack house, doing nothing in particular. I was trying to restrain myself from returning to the infirmary and taking the woman to the alpha building myself.It could seem weird because Seth was there to attend to her. He could do everything in my stead, and I had never been one to do an introduction or even a tour around the pack houses when there were others whose jobs were it.Most significantly, Seth. That wasn't part of his job description, but he always volunteered.And I never objected to it because Seth knew the pack house as much as anyone. He had been here, if not the longest, along with me. So, he'd be the one to give the most correct information with facts.Again, I was trying to take a walk to have a clear head. All that Sabrina had told me about my newest guest still swirled around in my head. Likewise, my wolf, Kael, being increasingly aware of a very warm-blooded female, made me escape the infirmary because I didn't know what he'd do if I
CELESTE POVAs I stepped into the mansion with Seth by my side, a sense of ease and comfort wrapped around me. The opulent decor and rich, old leather and wood polish scents surrounded me.We climbed up the spiral staircase leading to the rooms directly, and Seth opened the door to one.I stood by the entrance, allowing him to step in first, before I followed his lead into the darkness.I blinked rapidly as light flooded the room. Lavender wallpaper adorned the wall, a queen-sized bed was the centrepiece, and a large window with blue curtains that were opened was nearest to the bed.It was the only window in the room, and I didn't think the room needed another window. There was already too much light in here: two chandeliers hanging from the ceiling and a desk lamp—the desk was situated on the opposite side of the bed, near the vanity table, where there was another lamp.Also, there was a floor lamp near the bed.The window also let in enough light that I doubted most of the ones in t
DAMON POVI met with Seth on my way to my guest's side of the building. Yes, she was my guest, and I'd refer to her as that until I knew her real name.Seth had filled me in on everything he did, for instance, making them arrange the finest room for her, even though it was a part of my order, and then allowing her a maid.She'd need a maid to move around. She could barely walk, much less take care of her personal hygiene.I knew I could have easily handed the document over to Seth anyway, but I still chose to come here.It was because I wanted to see her. I had seen her earlier and I couldn't get enough of her. She seemed to have successfully invaded my thoughts, making me think of her alone.I could barely concentrate. My walk to clear all my thoughts had been ineffective because all I could think about was her.I stepped into the room and instantly regretted it because my guest was standing in front of the mirror with nothing but a blue dress in her hand, which she used to cover her
CELESTE POVAs I stepped into the mansion with Seth by my side, a sense of ease and comfort wrapped around me. The opulent decor and rich, old leather and wood polish scents surrounded me.We climbed up the spiral staircase leading to the rooms directly, and Seth opened the door to one.I stood by the entrance, allowing him to step in first, before I followed his lead into the darkness.I blinked rapidly as light flooded the room. Lavender wallpaper adorned the wall, a queen-sized bed was the centrepiece, and a large window with blue curtains that were opened was nearest to the bed.It was the only window in the room, and I didn't think the room needed another window. There was already too much light in here: two chandeliers hanging from the ceiling and a desk lamp—the desk was situated on the opposite side of the bed, near the vanity table, where there was another lamp.Also, there was a floor lamp near the bed.The window also let in enough light that I doubted most of the ones in t
DAMON POVI wandered around the pack house, doing nothing in particular. I was trying to restrain myself from returning to the infirmary and taking the woman to the alpha building myself.It could seem weird because Seth was there to attend to her. He could do everything in my stead, and I had never been one to do an introduction or even a tour around the pack houses when there were others whose jobs were it.Most significantly, Seth. That wasn't part of his job description, but he always volunteered.And I never objected to it because Seth knew the pack house as much as anyone. He had been here, if not the longest, along with me. So, he'd be the one to give the most correct information with facts.Again, I was trying to take a walk to have a clear head. All that Sabrina had told me about my newest guest still swirled around in my head. Likewise, my wolf, Kael, being increasingly aware of a very warm-blooded female, made me escape the infirmary because I didn't know what he'd do if I
CELESTE POVHe left the room.My savior was gone. A look at me from him turned my legs into jelly. I believed that was what had made me almost embarrass myself and probably had nothing to do with my knees being weak.His expression was undefinable. I couldn't tell if he approved of seeing me or not. He had only looked at me and spoken to the beautiful lady, Sabrina, then turned around, not even sparing me a glance.He hadn't even said hello to me as much. Maybe Sabrina had said something that made him not do so.But I doubted it. He was arrogant—I needn't have told you, seeing as it oozed out of him. Also, I couldn't help but notice how his presence dominated the room.I couldn't smell him to ascertain whether he was alpha level or not, but I could feel him.I could feel the intense energy radiating from him, wrapping strangely around me.I flinched, snapping out of my thoughts as someone gripped my shoulder.It was the man that had stepped into the room after my savior.He was tall a
DAMON POVI was acting weird. Even I knew this. I didn't need to be told. I was the Lycan King and Alpha Damon, whose names ignited fear in the hearts of his enemies, made them tremble in my presence, and could barely stare at me in the eyes.Yet, I was the one who had run from the courtyard to the damned infirmary, just for a bloody nobody.A bloody, strange, wounded woman I couldn't stop thinking about for two days now.Ignoring the look I was receiving from the patients as I stepped into the large infirmary, I made a beeline towards Sabrina. She was a noble-born Lycan and one of the most educated in the medical field.So, it wasn't a surprise when she was made the head of all the medics in the infirmary."King Damon!" Sabrina exclaimed, bowing curtly.I nodded to acknowledge her greetings, before staring at the strange woman.She was awake. My breath hitched as our eyes locked.If I had thought she looked stunning two days ago, she looked even better now.Her beauty seemed to light
CELESTE POV"Where am I?"My eyes opened slowly to the bright light in the room, and I instantly regretted it as the light blinded me. Wincing, I allowed them to be closed for a brief minute before opening them once again.Despite the brightness, my eyes got accustomed to it quickly.I attempted to turn to my side to access my environment, but I could only see a white ceiling and a chandelier from which the bright light was coming.But it was impossible to turn. It felt like I was strapped to the place I was on. I could barely move my neck, much less the other part of my body. Also, the blinding headache and the tingling in my neck made it even worse."Where am I?" I tried again, hoping my voice was loud enough for anyone to hear me. If at all there was anyone in here.I could barely hear myself though.For some reason, I couldn't smell anyone around here, and I couldn't hear anything!It must have something to do with the bright light from before. Maybe."By the goddess!" I gasped, b
"Alpha Damon!"I frowned as Seth nudged me. I was before the council of elders, barely listening to what they were saying.My thoughts were preoccupied by that strange woman and what had become of her. I wondered if she was alive or dead because I hadn't heard any other news since two days ago that she had been in the infirmary.I wouldn't say I was concerned. I had never been concerned about anyone in my life. The pack members were an exception because their lives were my utmost concern. But for a total stranger? It was unheard of.My wolf hadn't even stirred due to one before. But here he was, for two days now, restless, growling, speaking, telling me to go to the infirmary to ask questions. To know what was happening, and why no one was saying anything about the strange woman's wellbeing.It had taken all the willpower in me for me to shut down Kael's voice and act on my own self-will. Otherwise, I believed I'd have found myself tearing down the door of the infirmary, demanding ans
DAMON POVI felt a shift in the air. This was different from what had been happening since a week ago. The foreign scent that had infiltrated the pack house. Of course, I knew whose was it. It was hard for things to go by me without me noticing.Those were from intruders who had tried to mask their scent but failed miserably.However, this scent was different. It was more pungent and sweet at the same time, almost like it was trying to go unnoticed but failing miserably. It teased my nostrils, causing every part of my body to tingle, leaving me confused.My wolf stirred. It only stirred when there was danger within a mile radius of where I was, alerting me to either prepare myself and face it head-on or flee if it sensed a stronger opponent.But my wolf, Kael, barely ever made me flee a dangerous scene, even when facing opponents stronger than me.These feelings that were building inside me weren't due to danger or an intruder in close proximity. They were more of a desire.I could fe
CELESTE POVI guessed I should have listened to Austin. Taking a walk around the vast marketplace, even though I might not know my way around here, I could find something that interests me. Also, I could easily plan my escape away from Austin and from everyone else. That was if he didn't catch me first and return me to the prison he had called a room.Also, I should have eaten. I had been rude to the maid who brought the food earlier and practically tossed the contents on her face.It was a slice of bread, a piece of banana, and water. That would give me the energy I needed to face this ordeal.I panted, holding my knees as they wobbled. I looked around me at the other slaves that were running away. For their lives. I knew I shouldn't stall.Because no one was stalling except for me, no one was in the right state of mind, and I was the least person with a mind right now.After dinner, two stern-looking men pulled me out of the room. It wasn't Austin or James and Jude, and it wasn't an