Soothing The Alpha

In the blink of an eye, five days passed. Alpha Albrecht wasn't around, which wasn't unusual.

He often disappeared for days without a word, leaving me in the oppressive silence of his mansion.

No servant dared talk to me, whether he was around or not.

The isolation gave me time to reflect on myself and my memories of the future I desperately wanted to survive.

That evening, I wore my usual big white polo and black joggers as I stepped out to the garden, seeking solace in the beauty of nature.

The flowers were in full bloom, their vibrant colors a stark contrast to the darkness in my heart.

I walked around the pack house until I halted in front of one apartment.

I took a deep breath, trying to calm my racing thoughts when I suddenly heard a familiar voice call out my name with agitation.

"Catriona!"

I turned and saw my stepsister, Kimberly Barclay, standing beside Finlay Donald, the son of one of the elders in the pack.

Finlay Donald, the man I risked everything for in the future, only to be betrayed. Both of them stood a few steps away from me and Kimberly frowned.

Finlay was dressed in an expensive and luxurious gray suit. He was charming and... classy.

I had to admit, Finlay did in fact captivate me with his handsome face but he is no different from a devil.

A bloody traitor that I thought Alpha Albrecht paled in comparison with him.

He was engaged to Kimberly in my previous life, while still promising to be with me and helping me escape from Alpha Albrecht.

In the future, I had no idea they were dating. Finlay used me to gather information about Alpha Albrecht's businesses to stand out in the business world by betraying me.

"Catriona, why are you here?!" Kimberly's voice was sharp, filled with anger. She moved closer, her eyes blazing.

"Haven't you made life miserable for me and my mother already? What are you doing in front of our apartment?!" She demanded.

Kimberly and her mother were here after Alpha Albrecht slaughtered our family. They were not allowed out of sight, and Kimberly blamed me for everything.

To her, Alpha Albrecht's punishment of everyone was my fault.

"I didn't ask for this," I replied calmly. "I never wanted any of this."

"Liar!" Kimberly spat. "Because of you, we suffer. You ruined us!"

"Calm down Kimberly. This isn't helping." Finlay stepped forward, trying to put on a facade of defense.

But I caught the mocking glint in his eyes, hidden beneath his concerned expression. He wasn't defending me... he was actually enjoying this.

"Calm down?" Kimberly scoffed.

"You don't understand, Finlay. She's the reason we're trapped here. She's the reason my mother cries herself to sleep every night."

I felt a pang of guilt and anger. I know I never asked for all of these, but I'm actually to be blamed for everything.

"Kimberly, blaming me won't change anything. We need to find a way to survive this together." I uttered.

"Together?" Kimberly laughed bitterly. "You think I'd ever want to be on your side after everything your boyfriend has done to my family?"

"But..."

"There is no but Catriona... you and that demon both ruined my family!" She interjected.

"That's enough Kimberly!" Finlay cautioned her and stepped closer to me, his voice soft. "Catriona, don't take her words to heart."

I looked into his eyes, seeing the deception clearly now.

"Thank you," I said, forcing a smile. But inside, I was fuming with rage. I would be smart enough not to fall for their tricks again.

"You really are hopeless, Catriona. Always acting as if you are innocent." Kimberly shook her head, seizing me from head to toe.

Just as I was about to speak, a chill went up my spine.

Alpha Albrecht... He's here! I could feel his presence.

I was surprised how I instinctively was aware of that man's presence right now. But I brushed the thoughts off almost instantly.

I sighed gently, forcing myself to ignore the presence of Alpha Albrecht in the shadow.

I suddenly looked at both Kimberly and Finlay indifferently, chuckled and asked, "I wonder which perspective you are attacking me from, Kimberly?"

"What!" She exclaimed in shock, but Finlay maintained his calm demeanor, trying to understand what I was driving at.

Before I could say more, Finlay's expression turned heavy at my sarcasm. He turned to me and uttered;

"Catriona, I know you don't want this messy life for yourself. Leave with me and I'll take you out of Berlin City!"

Just as Finlay appealed for me to leave with him, I felt a drastic drop in the temperature of the surrounding air.

In the darkness only a few steps away from where I stood, Alpha Albrecht's expression was as dark as night.

His hostility raged uncontrollably as if he could crush a man and engulf him whole, not leaving a single trace behind.

Ever since I came into the Alpha's life, the servants hadn't had an easy day. Once the Alpha went into a rage, they all suffered.

This time, Alpha Albrecht's anger would certainly be enough to burn the entirety of Berlin City to ashes!

Kimberly stood beside Finlay, glaring into his eyes intensely.

It was as if she wasn't expecting Finlay to be that calm with me to the extent of asking me to go with him right now.

Seeing that I wasn't moving, Finlay got impatient. He reached out to grab my arm, wanting to pull me away.

But I quickly took a step back, avoiding his touch. "Don't touch me!"

"Catriona?" Finlay froze.

"Did I say I wanted to leave with you?" I replied coldly.

Kimberly shot me a glare, still trying to process why I'm not acting dumb towards Finlay as I have always done.

"Why is she acting so strangely today? Isn't she deeply in love with Finlay?" Kimberly muttered in a low voice, but I could still hear her.

Finlay gave me a pitiful gaze, looking around if anyone could hear him.

"Catriona, Alpha Albrecht is toying with you. Why must you humiliate yourself just to get back at me?"

The Catriona he knew was head over heels for him and always did his bidding. So, Finlay thought I was just trying to seek his attention in the presence of Kimberly.

"Did you just say humiliate myself? Hahaha!" I laughed like I just heard a silly joke.

I sneered, my eyes rolling in disdain. "Seems you've forgotten that Alpha Albrecht is way richer than you. More powerful than you, and of a higher class than you!"

"Huh..." Finlay words caught in his throat. He never imagined that I would say those words. His mood darkened.

"And again," I began. "Alpha Albrecht has a better body than you. Sleeping with him once is better than being with you for a lifetime! How dare you have the confidence to say such things about him?"

Both Finlay and Kimberly stood still, bewildered by my words. I could even guess what both of them were thinking.

At the same time, the man in the darkness with rage like a beast suddenly calmed down.

"Catriona, stop acting dumb! Alpha Albrecht is a vicious, violent and bloodthirsty demon. Do you know how many have died in his hands? Staying with a man like him... don't you care for your life?"

Finlay was really angry, not having an idea when those words escaped his lips.

I scoffed, yawing lazily. I glanced at him sideways and replied faintly, "So what? Is dying in Alpha Albrecht's hands a crime?"

"What?!" Finlay's voice rose, his eyes wild with desperation.

Before anyone could say anything further, a sudden, intense chill spread through the air, freezing us in place.

I turned slowly, my heartbeat dropping.

Alpha Albrecht stepped out of the shadows, his expression as dark as the night around us.

His eyes locked onto Finlay, and the rage in them was unmistakable...

"Finlay Donald," Alpha Albrecht's voice was dangerously soft, yet it cut through the night.

"You dare to challenge my authority in my territory?"

Finlay's face drained of color, but he stood his ground, trembling slightly. Kimberly's eyes widened in terror, and she took a step back, her bravado evaporating.

Alpha Albrecht took a step closer, his presence overwhelming.

"Do you think you can take what is mine and live to tell the tale?" He demanded.

I swallowed hard, my resolve wavering under his intense gaze.

"Catriona," Alpha Albrecht called, not taking his eyes off Finlay. "Come here."

I took a hesitant step towards him, feeling everyone's eyes on me. My legs collided against each other in fear.

"Now!" He commanded, his tone brooking no argument.

I moved quickly, my heart throbbing aggressively.

As I reached his side, Alpha Albrecht placed a possessive hand on my shoulder, his grip firm.

"Remember this, Finlay," Alpha Albrecht said softly, his voice full of menace. "In this pack, anyone who defies me will pay the price."

The silence was deafening.

Finlay and Kimberly stood frozen, their fear heightened...