~SELENA.Smack!The hard slap from Luna Helena sent me squarely to the ground. I held onto my stinging cheek, tears streaming down my face as I crawled away from her frightening figure.“How dare you hurt my son, you little evil?" Her thunderous voice matched the flame of anger in her eyes.“I swear on my life, Luna. Master Ryan tried taking advantage of me..." I began defending myself with the little strength I had, but she cut me off before I could say more. "Now I see you've grown wings to stand up for yourself, but don't worry, I'm going to break those tiny wings of yours today.”I was being punished for standing up for myself again. It was nothing new, but at this moment, I couldn't bear to go through her punishment, more like torture.Still in my pool of tears, I vehemently shook my head against her words, but before I could mutter an apology, her hands were already on my hair with a grip that felt like it could pull off my scalp.She threw me against the wall, letting go of my
~HUNTER"You have to calm down, Alpha," my Beta, Liam, begged as I stormed into my office. Trying to stay calm, I ran my fingers through my hair, yet the flaming anger in my chest still lingered.I couldn't bring myself to stay calm.“Damn the goddess,” I loudly cursed, sending every item on my desk to the ground.How can I stay calm when the moon goddess just paired me with a worthless trash, a convict, and a slave? So unworthy of my status!I am still yet to live a normal life since she placed a curse on me, thwarted my efforts to find a solution to stop the curse, and now this?!Is this some kind of joke? I reasoned, clenching my hands into fists.I don't remember asking her for a mate because I have always been content with my fiance. To make matters worse, she wasn't even that beautiful compared to Nadia. She looked skinny, malnourished, and barely had enough flesh covering up her bones. If not for the mate bond I felt towards her, I'd mistake her for an underage.God damn it!I
~SELENAAfter a long moment of battling with my heavy eyelids, I finally opened my eyes, and my blurred view slowly became clear. On seeing the white painted wall, I thought I was in heaven, but as I looked beside me, I saw a life monitor and networks of needles attached to my hand.I frowned, trying to remember how I ended up being in a hospital bed.Well, I remembered I was about to be killed by Alpha Hunter, but then I had an adrenaline rush when I found out he was my mate. I guess I fainted because the panic was too overwhelming for my frail heart.Why was I rushed here instead of being executed right away? Or did he have a change of heart because we were mates?I shook my head, not wanting to believe my thoughts. “You shouldn't give yourself high hopes, Selena. Remember, anytime we hope, it always turns out bad." I reminded myself.Maybe he wants me to feel the pain while he cuts me with his dagger or… I don't really know. But one thing is sure, I ain't getting out of his den ali
~SELENA."Sometimes love is found in the most unexpected places or in persons you never thought you would ever fall in love with."I stumbled upon these affirming phrases while privileged to read through one of Luna Helena's old journals in the pack library.Years ago, my former self saw no sense in the affirmation until last night when I lay on his chest. Then, I came to realize that I had been blinded to the truth because I had never experienced love back in Alpha Herbert's pack.My former self believed that since I didn't feel an ounce of love for the pack that was supposed to stand for me as family, then I certainly would not love someone who does not understand how my life works.This had been my mindset for years, but in the past weeks, he not only changed my mindset but also proved that I was worthy of being loved.After I was discharged from the hospital, he not only brought me back to his pack, but he also gave me a comfortable, spacious room and made sure the maids were alwa
~SELENA“Isn’t the Alpha coming for dinner?” I asked the maid when I noticed there were no cutleries on the other side of the table where Hunter usually sits. “Actually, he told me that you should go ahead and eat without him because he is quite busy tonight,” she replied, and I sighed in disappointment.I've been getting this same excuse for over three weeks. I hadn't seen him since the morning after we had sex, and I couldn't help but wonder if I had done something to annoy him.The feeling of him avoiding me made me sad and sick to my stomach. I could barely eat, though I don't think it was entirely because of his absence.I have a strange feeling that I might be pregnant because I have missed my period for some time now, and I also noticed the old lady who always checked on me had been giving me some weird looks lately.I shot a glance at the door, expecting to see Hunter as it opened, but instead, it was the maid I had sent to the convenience store.“Did you get it?" I asked her
~SELENA"Please leave, I don't want any trouble," I said calmly, but she chuckled in response. "I see you've grown little wings after tasting my man—""He is my mate," I angrily cut in, but she scoffed. "Oh really? Now show me the mating mark," she taunted, purposefully sweeping her hair backward.My heart sank at the sight of the mark on her collarbone, but before I could defend myself, she grabbed my hair with a grip so tight it felt like she could rip it out. I winced in pain as she spoke, her words dripping with venom.“Now listen carefully, you shameless whore of an omega. I suggest you leave this pack because the moment he officially makes me his Luna, I'm going to make you suffer for seducing him,” she seethed, releasing my hair with enough force to send me stumbling back on the mirrorIt shattered and its shards cut into my skin.“Weak, worthless piece of shit!" she spat before storming out, slamming the door behind her.The stains of the insults she threw at me were all over
~NADIA Observing the showdown with Hunter's charity case was quite the entertainment. I didn't anticipate her level of boldness, but I was surprised to see her visibly shaking in her boots after just a taste of what I had in store. She seemed obedient, but that was to be expected. After all, she was a slave—obedience was in her DNA. She'd eat dirt if her master commanded it. I hoped she heed my orders while I was still being nice, because by nightfall, she would have nothing less than ten stitches for daring to disobey me. Maybe… she would consider reporting me to Hunter to get off the hook. I eagerly awaited to see her make that choice. Knowing Hunter would always support me, it would only add more humiliation to her miserable life. Even if Hunter only acknowledged her as his plaything, I still didn't like the sound of it. Why did he need some wretched slave to satisfy his cravings when I was at his beck and call? At this point, I couldn't help but think there were more reason
~SELENA I let my legs carry me wherever my mind wandered. I had wandered a mile away from Hunter's packhouse, feeling a bit lost. I hadn't walked this much or had this much freedom before, except for the few hours I spent on a date with Hunter. Now, I wasn't just confused about where to rest my head tonight; I was scared. I was starting to think leaving the pack's shelter was a mistake. ‘No, Selena.’ Elsa, my wolf sternly rebuked me. ‘You did what was right. We have to protect our pup from people like her'. Elsa' words brought a swell of determination into me. She is right. I had to protect my baby, even if it meant facing the unknown of the night ahead. I've heard scary stories about what happens to young women on the streets at night, I've never experienced it and I just hoped I wouldn't run into any of those men. Though it was still early in the day, I couldn't shake off the worry. My legs felt weak as I walked down the sidewalk, not knowing where to go. I had no family or