Chapter 1Alisha's POV"The mateless one!" The words jabbed at my heart like a needle that had been dipped into alcohol. I clenched my clothes, squeezing my chest in the process."Get out, you cursed one, and don't ruin this lively occasion for us!" Someone barked and that was all I needed to hear.I raced outside like a deer that suddenly received a burst of energy. The tears were spilling in massive waves and streaming down my face as I ran. I continued running, even as the tears blurred my vision. I continued running, my heart pounding in my chest. I didn't know where I was running to, I only knew that I needed to get away from the town square and the prying eyes of the people who had watched me break down. I kept running, feeling my blood boil over and over again. I felt an intense hatred towards the moon goddess for making my life so miserable. First I had lost my parents and my best friend, and now I was being tagged mateless for life. I was exhausted and I knew I should sto
Chapter 2Alisha's POVHow did he manage to know my name? What if he was lying? Why would the alpha king be interested in me?"I've told you already that you have the wrong person. You must have mixed up our names. My name is Alisha." I gave them a slight show and started walking away, when he said something that made me stand riveted to a spot."Your stepfather sold you to us." I couldn't believe my ears. My stepfather? Why would he do something like that? I frowned in confusion. "How do you know my stepfather?" I couldn't just believe him so easily.He expelled air from his mouth in frustration as he scratched his head. "Miss Alisha, we really don't have much time here. The alpha king is waiting already. And he hates it when people make him wait. Please, come with us already.""No!" I strongly refused. "I am not going anywhere with you until you tell me what business my stepfather has to do with the alpha king!""Alright, here you go. Your stepfather owes the alpha a lot of money
Chapter 3Alisha's POVI cleared my throat awkwardly, employing my mind for a long search of what to say. My mind had even refused to work properly. Finally, I reckoned I should just greet him and thank him for it earlier."Good afternoon, sir. I was actually----""Who said you could speak!?" He said in a very clipped and cold voice.He doesn't recognize me?I felt a slight chill run down my spine and it became difficult to swallow down my throat. I didn't know I was not expected to greet. I studied his face now and I noticed he looked very different from when I had first seen him.Earlier, even despite the dangerous aura surrounding him, he still had a softness to him. But this new side of his that I was seeing was entirely different. It was terrifying. His eyes were exuding an intense glint of maliciousness. It almost seemed as if he could kill me any moment from now.Both of us didn't speak. He just kept staring at me with disgust written all over his face. I almost forgot to breat
Chapter 4Was it the mate bond he felt? His wolf must have smelt his other half in me.I struggled to speak. "Of course, I'm someone you have met. You saved me earlier in the woods today. That's why I smell familiar." My voice shook as I spoke."Shut your trap!" He yelled.He approached me now and every step he took thundered in my heart. What was he going to do now? I can't let him know he was my mate. I can only imagine what he would do to me if he found out.I quickly stood up and began moving backward until I hit my back against the wall. Now, I was caught between him and the wall. He placed both hands just above my head as he lowered his head towards mine.What was he trying to do?I turned my head to the side, avoiding eye contact with him. My heart was hammering in my ribcage and I felt so suffocated."You, why are you really here!? Who sent you here and why do you have their scent!?" He said through gritted teeth.What the hell was he talking about? Their scent? Whose scent? T
Chapter 5Alisha's POVI trembled in fear at his words. Slash my wrist? Was he really serious? My gaze flickered to his face and I realized that he was dead serious. I didn't even know what these prelims consisted of. What do I do now?I couldn't go back on my words. Either way, He was going to punish me."What are you still waiting for? Get on your feet and start working already!"He sat on the bed and I quickly stood up, trembling like a deer, caught in the headlight. Do I play with his stuff? Was that what the prelim is? Is that how I start?What if I try to do that and he strangles me again?I heard his laughter and my gaze flew to his face. He was amused."Don't tell me little Miss Baby machine doesn't know what the prelim means?"I shook my head. "Why not! I was only getting ready!""You're Alisha, right?" He asked and I nodded."What kind of shitty name is that? Then again, it suits that ugly face of yours!"I let that slide and moved close to him. I placed my hands on his ch
Chapter 6My gaze flickered to his face, and my heart sank when I found no remorse. How will I explain this to him? Doesn't he investigate before making his decisions?'' Guards!'' I heard him call, and blood drained out of my face. What is he going to do to me now? Hang me on a tree, and have my head cut off? Probably, I couldn't agree less.I shivered at the thought of this and decided to speak up. There's no way I'll die for something I had no idea of. As I opened my mouth to speak, the door opened and two men walked in.'' Lock her up in the dungeon, and await my orders!'' he blurted out with a stern face, and the guards quickly grabbed my hands and led me out of the room.I didn't struggle. I couldn't even plead after seeing his hardened face. Whoever framed me must be my worst enemy. I was thrown into the dungeon. I blinked my eyes rapidly, to conceal the tears that were threatening to slip out. I gulped down and leaned on the wall, staring up at the ceiling. Memories flashed
Chapter 7'' Please don't do this.'' I pleaded, but it went on deaf ears. He gnashed his teeth, and I shut my eyes as I waited for the pain to surge through me when he pushed the tool in, but I was shocked when none of that happened.Rather, he groaned, and I felt something placed on me; opening my eyes, I realized he had just covered me up with a blanket.Looking ahead, I saw him striding towards the door, then he pushed it open, and walked back into the room, followed by Beta Wren. He might have knocked, but I didn't hear it due to how frightened I was.'' What brings you, here?'' He asked and sat down on the chair, then picked up a bottle of drink and poured it into the glass.Beta Wren glanced at me, and Darien followed his gaze, and our eyes locked for a moment.'' If you don't mind, my Lord. I'd like us to speak in private.'' Wren replied with a slight bow, and I watched the Alpha lick his bottom lick. He sighed loudly and said in a low tone, '' Lead the way.'' '' Yes my lord.
CHAPTER 8I pushed the door open and stormed out of the room, my anger boiling over. I couldn't believe it. She left without my permission. My heart tightened, and I clenched my fists as I walked down the hall.'' Wren! Wren!'' I roared as I glanced around, searching for her, but she was not in sight. The guards bowed their heads as I passed, but I paid no attention to them."Wren!" I called one last time, and he appeared almost immediately, breathing heavily. "My Lord," he said, bowing his head."Have you seen Alisha?" I asked, locking my gaze on his face. "No, my lord," he replied. "The last time I saw her, she was in your chambers," he added, and I bit my lip, running my fingers through my hair in frustration."Are you telling me she escaped without you noticing?" I questioned, and he took a step back, his voice shaky."Y-yes, my Lord. But we will find her! Please don’t punish us," he pleaded. I turned away with a loud sigh, placing my hands on my hips.I could picture her laughing
Chapter 32Darien's POV My smile vanished immediately I noticed the frown on Wren's face. I had been waiting patiently for him to return since morning, but seeing his face now, I lost hope completely. Just this morning, a young lady came claiming to know where Alisha was staying. At first, we never believed her, but after she described her, we were forced to believe she was referring to Alisha. I badly wanted to go with them, but Wren refused; he insisted she'd never come back if I went there with him. It kind of makes sense, so I agreed."How did it go?" I questioned impatiently.He shook his head, indicating nothing went well. My heart skipped a thousand times."I knew it, Wren; I knew she'd never want to return to this pack again, and it's all thanks to me. I fucking messed up. I ruined everything. I treated her like trash when all she did was love me despite my wickedness. I'm a monster who doesn't deserve love! I deserve to die, Wren. I'm wallowing in guilt. I just wish I could
Chapter 31"Tell me, how does my presence contribute to the kid's betterment? Don't put me in a tight corner, Wren. There's nothing that would make me go back to that pack. Wren, I beg you in the name of God, make another request," I told him."Please, Alisha. You have to do this for my sake. I'm begging," Wren pleaded."Don't put me in a tight corner, Wren. You and I knew what happened to me back there. Now that I finally found peace, you want me to return. Please, Wren, ask for anything else because I can't fulfill your wish. I'm sorry," I turned my back on him."I understand a lot happened to you back then, but I'm begging. I need you to do this for me; if not for anything, please do it for my sake," he pleaded.Why the hell is he bent on sending me to my early grave?"So you prefer sending me back to that hellhole? Just stop all this annoying stuff, Wren. I know I'm sounding ungrateful right now, but I have to. I'm a mother. I have a kid to take care of. My boy is still very young
Chapter 30Next day Greyhound pack.Writer's POV Wren walked into the throne room, turning a deaf ear to the guard's warning that the alpha did not want to see him."He said he's not seeing anyone today; can't you get it?" The guard continued convincing him as he walked deeper into the chamber.Seeing how dark the throne room was, the guard, knowing how creepy the alpha acts, decided to count his teeth with his tongue. He simply turned back and left."Darien?" Wren called, looking around though he couldn't see a thing."I know you are there. Don't just pretend like you can't see me. Even though you can't, I believe you can hear my voice," Wren said but still didn't get any response."I know you are here, Darien. I know what my kid did the other day is wrong, and I've come to apologize." Still no response."You think an apology will mend the pain and shame that kid caused me? You of all people should know my situation. You know everything that happened years ago wasn't my intention.
Chapter 29Writer's POV;"She thinks she'd dump me after everything I've done for her? Impossible! It's either I have her or not even my brother will. I’m fed up with losing to him every single time. I might have lost the throne to him, but not Alisha. She's mine and mine alone!" Henry clenched his fist in anger."What happened, son? You sounded really angry on the phone. What happened?" His mom stood up from her chair to go meet him."Mom, she fucking told me she'd never have anything to do with me. After everything I've done for her, she wants to dump me. Tell me, Mom, is it fair?" Henry muttered sadly."I told you, son. I told you she'd never choose you, but you were so engrossed in your supposed love for her. Tell me, what did you get in return? Heartbreak! Now you see what I've been telling you for the past years. I told you she'd dump you one day and go back to your stepbrother, but you called me an overthinker. If not for the fact that you are my son, I'd have told you it's wha
Chapter 28"What did you just say?" Henry's eyes flared up in anger."I just told you the truth, Sir Henry! I heard everything you told my mom that day. You don't love me, so stop pretending!" Daniel blurted out."Wow! Such a brilliant kid. I'm happy you know it. Now that you know it, avoid me! I'm not your father and will never be. Even if I succeed in marrying your mom, I'm going to make sure I throw you away. Like, dump you in the trash can!" Henry jibbered, giggling."I know all your plans. I will tell my mommy about it, just wait and watch!" Daniel blurted."We'll see about that, kiddo!" Henry smirked."What's going on here?" Alisha showed up from behind."Mommy, he was telling me that he..." Henry cut him off. "We were only having a man-to-man discussion. It's nothing important. Daniel, isn't it?" Henry faked a smile.Daniel nodded while glaring hatefully at him."Be a good boy, Daniel. Don't tell mummy what we discussed; Mummy does not need to know everything that happens, okay
Chapter 27My eyes widened at the silly question. How in God's name do I defend myself at this point?"And who told you he's not my son? Wait, you again?" Henry appeared behind me. Seeing him gave me relief."You? Hmm. I didn't mean to embarrass her. I was only playing with her," Sonia panicked."I've warned you several times, Sonia. Don't push me to tell them your own story. You know you'll spend the rest of your life in jail. Don't make me do something I'll regret afterward," Henry threatened, getting me confused. What's this secret he knows about her that would ruin her if he dared say a word?"I'm sorry, Henry. I didn't mean to bully her." I glared daggers at her. "Don't use the word bully. You are in no position to bully me!" I snapped angrily."Now apologize!" Henry ordered. She quickly went to her knees, shocking everyone."I'm so sorry, Alisha. I didn't mean to act that way towards you." She faked a sad face, which I knew she didn't mean anything she was saying now. She's only
Chapter 26"Do I look like my husband's keeper? Didn't you book an appointment with him before coming? If you know him so well you should have known that he's barely home by this time of the day!" Her voice sounded angry."Calm down ma'am. I only asked a question" I shunned her.There's no way anyone would lie that she doesn't know am the alpha. She's only choosing to be disrespectful to me. But I wasn't gonna take it from her. For the fact that she's replacing my mom, I hated her already."Being the alpha doesn't give you the right to just knock on my door and tell me nonsense. Leave if I am!" She snapped, making me wonder if she was truly okay."Tell him I came looking for him" She hissed. I've never been this tolerant before. But since the breeder left I've noticed I'm no longer as mean as I used to be."If he's of great importance to you then come back and check on him. Don't stress me" she bangs the door in my face. Why's today being mean? Or is this the way the moon goddess has
Chapter 25 All attention turned to the boy's mother. She bent her face in embarrassment. Who would have thought that her four-year-old kid was eavesdropping on her late conversation with her husband?"Selena! What have you done?" Elena yelled in anger.Selena, the boy's mother, went to her knees immediately."I'm so sorry, my lord. I never mentioned those words to him. I swear I didn't know where he heard it from," Selena pleaded.Darien's head remained bent. Not because he didn't know what to do, but because he felt guilty. The child was right to call him a wicked man."It's fine. I don't blame you. I know each and every one of you has your own opinion about this. I know you are all eager to voice it out but dare not. Hearing him say this reminds me of my past mistakes. It's okay, boy. I like your courage. You can still have the gift," he forced the small box into the boy's hand and then turned to face Wren."You should have told me this was your plan? Bringing me here for your kid
Chapter 24 Three hours laterI was done with the maid, and she was now sitting at the edge of the bed, panting like a lizard. She didn't faint like the rest, but it was obvious she was exhausted. The next time, she'll surely think twice before thinking of seducing me."Why are you still here? Get up and get out!" I snapped. Seeing her pants only increased my anger and frustration; I wasn't satisfied.I wouldn't have stopped, but she was screaming so hard that she nearly echoed throughout the entire building.I know she's pained she'll get nothing after enduring all the torture she went through. She must have been very stupid to have thought I would give her the chance to carry my unborn child. Joker.She attempted to get up but ended up falling back onto the bed."I'm sorry, my lord, but I can't move my legs; I can't even close them," she shamelessly muttered. She's wrong to have thought I cared or that I would pity her."And how's that my business? You brought yourself in here, reme