Clara“What are you doing here?” Samuel’s raspy voice made me gulp.“She’s insisting she can cure my brother by doing surgery on him,” Beta Carter spat, his forehead wrinkled as he shook his head in disappointment. “And now she even sneaks just to push herself.”My throat was running dry along with the huge lump building on it making me unable to say anything.“It looks like getting attention from everyone is your new hobby,” Samuel smirked, with his jaw tightening.He moved his body aside, giving me a way as he pointed out to the door. “Leave now, Clara, before you take up the remaining patience I’ve got with you. Because I swear, I will not spare your life this time.”Gathering all of my remaining courage, I lifted my head and met Samuel’s keen glare. “And what are you willing to do if I can really cure your Beta’s brother?”I need to do the surgery as soon as possible and I am ready to go to the lengths just to make it. If convincing Beta Carter is impossible, then I’ll consider Sa
ClaraMy brows furrowed across each other, staring confusedly at Samuel.Not breathing?! Impossible.Just when I gathered myself to rise back up, Samuel had hastily turned to me, his right hand locked onto my neck.He forcibly made my knees straighten up as I stood up, having difficulties breathing because of his tight grip on my neck.“I should have seen this coming. You’re not up for anything good!”I helplessly tapped on his wrist, unable to utter a word. But those were useless as his grip only tightened, his teeth gritting in anger.My eyes shifted to where Caleb was.A quick rush of guilt spread across me watching Carter sob as he tried to wake his brother up.Did I really fail? And Caleb’s dead?Or perhaps Samuel was just mistaken when he checked his pulse?“L-le-let g-go,” I stuttered, struggling to free myself from Samuel’s grip and all I had in mind was that I needed to check on Caleb as soon as possible.I couldn’t catch any more oxygen as my head started to feel light. I fe
ClaraA moment of silence was present and I didn’t notice a tear fall from my left eye until I felt its hotness rolling down my cheek.I hastily wiped it away, not wanting anyone to witness me being weak once again. The Clara I was before was long tired of crying and begging. And this new one shouldn’t be even tearing up in tears.The silence didn’t last longer as it was disrupted by Carter’s rough and high-pitched jittery screech, “Caleb! What’s wrong?!”All of us were caught in shock seeing Caleb uncontrollably shaking. Only the iris part of his eyes was there as he was in a state of delirium.Carter continued to yell for his brother’s name but he was already unresponsive while having a seizure.I gasped, placing my palm over my parted mouth.Having a seizure is most unlikely, almost impossible to happen, given that the seizure doesn’t have anything to do with his condition.I could accept that his heart stopped beating because the wound that I just performed surgery on was on his l
ClaraWith my eyes getting heavier and the outside getting darker, I decided to walk back inside the cell and sat onto one of the corners, hugging both my knees.My head rested on the rough walls. I was just about to shut my eyes and finally took a rest when my entire body was awakened hearing footsteps arriving.I wasn’t wrong because it was Donna.She was in panic, seeing me inside the cell; the same expression she had when she came along while I was being whipped by lash.I forced my knees that turned instantly like jelly to stand up.“Calm down, Donna. It’s okay. I’m fine,” I convinced her as I made my way towards the cell bars.“Is this about the surgery? Did you get caught? That’s the only reason you’ll end up here, Luna. I know you did the surgery perfectly.”I was unable to even utter a word as my answer.Perhaps because I don’t know how to explain it with Donna. I know I did every step right to save him, but for some unknown reasons it still wasn’t enough to get Caleb out of
Clara“She’s lying, Luna.” Donna’s voice breaks through the silence. “I heard how other Omegas were talking about this. Luna Alice didn’t have her period but instead, Alpha Samuel chose not to sleep with her.”I scoffed, hearing Donna’s confession. It seems like she’s good at pretending how much Samuel loved her when the truth is he didn’t even mind touching her on their first night.However, before I could utter a word to mock Alice with, she shoved my shoulder away and slapped Donna who was standing next to me.“You’re nothing but a servant here!” Alice angrily yelled as her palm hit Donna’s cheek again.Her slaps were so hard that they created a loud sharp noise. Donna was helpless, her head bowed down with her hands over her cheek.“Know your goddamn place here! If Samuel sleeps with me or not, none of it was your business!”I could hear Donna’s soft sob as she nodded.Alice’s hand was raised into the air for the third time to slap Donna once again when I blocked her hand with my
ClaraPure silence envelops the atmosphere with Samuel’s imperious baritone voice.I watched Alice’s brows relax as her eyes widened. She wasn’t expecting to be caught while she was in the midst of showing her true colors.Quietly, she placed her arms that were reaching out for me and backed down as if nothing happened. She looked back to where Samuel was standing.Shortly after turning to Samuel, my jaw dropped hearing her soft and small sobs.With my eyes peeling open, a silent sigh let out of my parted lips.Here she is again with her acting skits to get Samuel’s sympathy and as a loving Alpha, of course Samuel would believe her!“She’s planning on hurting me, Samuel.” Alice stepped up to him, wrapping her hands around his arm like a snake.Pointing out her shaky hands, her shoulder trembles with the fake sobs she was making. “Look what she did to the food I bought her.”I didn’t even have to ask Samuel if he did believe this woman’s lie because his sharp eyes that were now on me w
AliceJust as soon as I saw the bright sunlight a meter ahead of us, I began to walk slower, limping. Samuel seemed to notice it quickly as his hold on my waist tightened. His eyes laced with worry looked down at me.“Why are you limping? Are your legs hurt?”I wanted to prove to Clara that she was wrong about one thing. Let me show her what Samuel’s willing to do for me.Hissing with the pain I was faking, I slowly nodded.She was just jealous of how Samuel cherished me because regardless of the fact she was his fated mate, he was treated worse than his Omega.We walked out of the dungeon, making our way back to the Packhouse while I was restfully carried by Samuel into his arms.Snaking my arms around his shoulder, I buried my face into his chest, sniffling his manly scent.“Clara is so ungrateful. I don’t know what she wants. I am being kind and patient given what she’s gone through, but she’s gone too far.”My left eye opened, and I peeked to see Samuel’s reaction.“That’s why don
Clara“You’re really feisty, hmm?” she hysterically laughed.With just one flick of her fingers and a high-pitched yell, a guard quickly attended inside the cell.“Bring me a chain, rope, and a whip here! Now!”The guard just nodded and turned to give her what she demanded, when Maya added, “And also, take this other piece of trash out of here.”“Are you sure?” the guard hesitated, staring at Donna. “Because it was Alpha’s strict rule that whoever—”His shoulders vibrated when Maya yelled, “Alpha entrusted me with her punishment! And that includes taking away her only ally. Do you get it?!” Scared, the guard just nodded. He pulled out Donna from the corner.“No! Don’t! I’ll stay here!” She was continuously hitting the guard and pushing him away. His balled-up fist was raised ready to hit Donna when I intervened in between, blocking Donna’s face from his fist.“You don’t need to hurt her. She’ll come,” I calmly said.“No, Luna, I won’t!”“Donna, just go out with him. I’ll be fine her
Clara“You’re not my daughter.” The same words from my father echoed through my ears continuously. There were no words that got out of my parted lips while hot drops of tears unendingly streamed down my cheeks. I was suddenly oblivious to the reason for my tears. Is it to know I’ll die right here, right now. Or knowing the father I’d known since I grew up wasn’t actually my father? “N-no,” I mumbled, aggressively wiping my tears off my face. “You’re lying.” I was shaking my head rigorously. “You just—” “Which part of it you don’t get, huh?!” Leaping our distance, I felt his rough hands clasping my both wrists. “Is it the fact you’re going to die tonight or the fact that you’re adopted and probably an Omega’s child?” he snickered. “You’ve got to help me,” I whispered, looking at him through my blurry vision, hoping I’ll be able to change his mind. After all, he still raised me. He must have even just an ounce of love for me. “I’ve got to help my Alpha, Clara.” I shrieked when he
Samuel“Alpha can’t see you right now. He’s busy dealing with a lot of matters.” “It will be very quick, Beta, please.” Whatever commotion happening right outside my office has been going on for a while now. I had no idea who Carter was talking to, but I strictly ordered him not to let anyone in until I said so. After what happened, I don't even have the deep need to to see Alice. What more in dealing with other people? Letting myself drown with the pack’s work is the only thing I am yearning for. “No, you have to leave now. For the meantime, just keep whatever it is that you need to tell Alpha and come back some other day,” Carter’s voice was pleading as if he was truly running out exhausted talking to the woman. “Please, Beta—” “Just not now, Donna,” Carter sighed. Getting my eyes off the pile of papers before me, they landed right to where the door was. Donna. Clara’s Omega. I stood up from my swivel chair, making my way towards the door to settle whatever was happening ou
ClaraI already did everything I could on my part to push Samuel not to make the wrong decision in favoring Alice once again. But when he decided not to let me interfere with it anymore in return that he will do the same, I knew I had just accepted it. I won’t even have any reason to go against it anymore. Though I failed to prove that Alice was the big mind behind all of that money embezzling her two Omegas did, my instincts will remain the same. No Omega would have the courage to do such things without any bigger person backing them up. It’s just so unfortunate that I couldn't find more tangible proof to support my claim. Knowing how unjust Samuel can get just to protect his Luna, all of my hunch will only sound like I am tarnishing Alice’s name in Samuel's ears. He would never have believed me in the first place if his Beta, Carter, didn't find the receipts and checks. “Luna?” Donna’s voice echoed behind the door. Sitting upright by the mattress, I answered, “Come on in.” Don
Alice“Oh, yes, I do have a say in this!” Clara shrieked, her face fuming in anger. “Punish that Omega, whether your wicked Luna agreed or not.” Samuel will fold for me, every single time, and that is something I shouldn’t doubt. If it weren’t for Clara, I could have already made my way out of this mess. But just as how she always brings me nothing but trouble, here she is, consuming my remaining patience with her. However, I must admit that she surprised the hell out of me. When she got the Luna ring from me, I’d never thought she'd use it and actually go deeper—deep, to the point where she finds out about all these. “This is my decision, Clara and it won’t matter if you’ve got the Luna ring now. You can never go against me—your Alpha!” My embrace to Samuel from behind went tighter as I peeked through Clara from behind him. I was mockingly smiling at her while I watched her nose flare in irritation. She turned ahead of me and faced Samuel. Sometimes, Clara got me wondering wher
SamuelI watched Alice’s face turn pale, her lips quivering and her eyes too afraid to even stick with my stare. “Do you have an idea of what you have done—” “I didn’t do it,” she shakily inhaled. “I had no idea about what Maya nor Via did. Believe me, Samuel.” Her hands clutched the edge of my shirt, making me as weak as I could ever be. My grasp on her shoulders then loosened. Hence before my hands fully slid off, Alice held me tight as she leaned in closer to me. “You’ve got to believe me, Samuel. I could never do these things to your pack—to our pack!” Cupping my cheeks with her cold and shaky hands, I even felt more guilty to know how easier it was for me to believe Clara and go against Alice. But could I really blame myself? Everything was pointing out on her, and that is something I have no control over. “Of course, you cannot ever do such things,” Clara laughingly chimed in. “No criminal admits to their doings.” I couldn’t deny that Clara made a point, so moving my face
SamuelI was staring dumbfoundedly at Clara waiting for her response. My mind was in a deep haze that I failed to get a clear understanding of what this happening is all about. Alice remained kneeling on the floor, crying so bad. While Clara was sneeringly watching Alice beg for forgiveness, I tried to understand what Clara just said, but none of that makes sense. She’s accusing my Luna of embezzling money from the pack! And that is not something that is easy to absorb. “Answer me,” I demanded, my teeth gritting in frustration. “Why do you think she is kneeling in front of you, crying, and asking you to just puni—” “Just give me a damn straight answer!” I cut Clara off. Clara inhaled a deep breath, crossing her arms. “Well, then, you heard me right, Alpha, your Luna, Alice has been stealing money from the pack for a while now.” I knew that I asked her, and she just gave me a simple answer. But getting that answer from Clara only made me believe one thing. “How dare you tarnish
Clara“Samuel will sue you for this. He wouldn’t let you step on me, Clara,” Alice continuously murmurs, her voice low yet sharp. It was like she was only convincing herself that Samuel would once again save her, just what he always did. But deep within her, she knew so well that Samuel wouldn't. His love for the pack should be bigger than his love towards his vile Luna. “We’ll see about that,” that’s what I only said in response, not having the energy to argue with her anymore. I was about to walk past Alice when her hand collided against my wrist. It was too late for me to move away as her tight clasp was already on my wrist. “It’s too late for you, Alice. You cannot do anything to save yourself this time. Samuel won’t buy your fake tears anymore.” Giving me a forced smile, Alice simply shrugged beforeI felt a stinging pain on my right cheek. I was yet to recover from the shock of her slap when Alice hit me again. The loud and sharp noise her palm created while it lay flat on
ClaraI patiently stroll back and forth, tapping my fingers against each other. A small hum came out of my lips before they stretched into a broad smile upon hearing the door creaking open. “Luna, the head of the Omegas that you wanted to see was here.” Turning to face a warrior behind me, I motioned him to bring her inside. Being held by two other warriors while she tried to flee made my chest heat with anger. “I said let me go!” Maya screamed, struggling to find her way out of the warrior’s tight grip.“It’s alright, you can let her go,” upon only my order, the warriors had let her wrist go. So this is what it feels like to possess power. It was as if their lives depended on me and my words were obeyed in a snap. Not even a single plea was needed. “What do you need?” Maya scoffed, scanning her sharp eyes from my head to toe. “Do you really think you are someone important to do this? You cannot summon—” Only a single step was taken before my hardened palm struck her cheek disall
AliceThe second I heard the door shut, I opened my eyes small, peeking if Carter’s still around. Confirming that he had indeed left, I fully opened my eyes. I gathered myself up and removed the tight bandage wrapped around my wrist.I threw it away seeing the wound healed. It is not that deep for it not to heal fast, and would I even hurt myself that bad? My perfect skin couldn’t have its imperfections just because of that rubbish Clara. A smile plastered on my face, staring at my wrist. I was lucky that I bled enough. Titling my body, I was about to leave the mattress when I overheard footsteps approaching. I stayed in my place, waiting for the door to open, but it did not. Convinced that it is not Samuel, I then stood up, walking towards the walk in closet. I need to change my clothes because of the stains of my own blood on it.Does Clara really think she will have a chance to stand against me? Her head got extremely big just because Samuel brought her to the Moonlit pack, litt