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
ClaraHis jaw was tightly compressed as if he was suppressing himself from bursting out.I was hoping he’d got something to say back, but instead, a deafening silence only rang between us.Samuel’s eyes were fixed on me the whole time. He was slowly breathing out which seemed to sound louder than usual.The intensity of his venomous and scorching eyes was driving my system insane. Knots were tying inside my stomach and chills were running down my spine.Does he really want me to drool over him until the day I die? To simp over him for the rest of my life without even having the chance to live it?Then, he had already made it clearer than water. I had really fallen in love with nothing but a selfish man.No matter how bad it sounds, I wished I was mated to someone else. Being an Alpha or even having an unimaginable amount of wealth won’t ever fulfill the love I was hoping to receive from my fated mate.The man that the Moon Goddess had destined me to be with for the rest of my life tur
ClaraMy eyes lit up. What does he mean he knows I saved Caleb?Is it...Nonetheless, before I could ask him about it, Carter seemed to notice how I was taken aback by his confession and he spoke.“I am sorry that we had to get you into trouble and end up in this situation,” Carter added, his gaze lowered. “What do you mean, Beta Carter?” I hastily snapped back at him.He failed to respond right away, causing me to lose my patience. I had a suspicion of what he was trying to say but I couldn’t make conclusions right away.“Beta,” I called as I held his both arms.I forced and titled his body to face me. “Answer me!”Frustration was all I could feel at the moment. I needed to get an answer from what he meant right away.He had no idea how badly I was blaming myself for failing to save his brother. Even though I did my best, I developed this doubt in me seeing how bad Caleb got.“Caleb was all fine, Luna.”Carter’s words flick my frustration into a bottomless grudge.I pushed him away
Clara“Luna, you had already drunk a whole bottle of wine and now you’ve asked for whiskey. You’re definitely going to end up drunk,” Donna kept on reprimanding yet she was continuously pouring my glass with it.“Just join me, Donna.” I handed her another glass, but just like what she had done before, she declined.“You shouldn’t drink too much, Luna. You might wake up tomorrow with the worst headache.”She placed the bottle of whiskey that was halved back down the table in front of us.“So what?” I shrugged. “That’s fine, Donna. I’ll just have painkillers. But what was important tonight was that we have fun!” I rose from my seat, raising my right hand, which was holding the glass.“After going through the worst punishment Samuel could ever give, I need this,” I murmured before looking back at her. “On top of that, I found out that it was all part of their plan to save his ass from doing what he promised, which they called a disgrace to his name!”“It’s really unfair, Luna. I know—”“
ClaraThis morning was the worst. What Donna had warned me last night had come to life and I was in extreme pain with my headache.My sluggish body was rolling back and forth through the soft mattress as I pinned my face into a pillow. Donna kept on reprimanding me about this again and again and I’m just tired of hearing it.Remembering what happened last night only made my day more irritable. I could have enjoyed everything last night if only Samuel didn’t come in. He basically just did the same thing Donna was doing; scolding me unstoppably.I drank the painkiller she had given and yet the same pain was still present. Groaning, I placed my fingers to massage over my temples when a knock came in.My eyes were shut as I rested my head on the bed’s headboard. But Donna’s arguing voice didn’t get away from my ears.“What is it, Donna?” I asked, keeping my eyes closed as I continued to massage my head.“Maya is insisting on entering, Luna. It seems like she has forgotten what she did jus
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