TEDDY’S P.O.V
I looked between the beautiful woman named Lilyanna and my father before asking thequestion raging in my head.
"What do you mean? Why?" I singed, knowing my father had the slightest clue what I wassaying. His face contorted to anger.
"The girl can't speak?" I read off the lips of the previous Queen.
"She can, she just sounds weird." My father replied to her.
"What do you mean, sounds weird?" She asked the next question curiously.
"Well, the document has been signed, so she is your problem now. The girl is as useless as she isdeaf." He said, breaking my heart some more. Lilyanna then turned to me, addressing me for thefirst time since I had arrived.
"What is your name dear?"
"Her name is-"
"I asked her, not you." She said, cutting my father off.
As much as I tried to get the words to leave my mouth, they just wouldn't come out. I couldspeak, of course, I just had no clue of my pitch nor what I sounded like. Every time I tried tospeak to anyone before, they would always laugh and ridicule me for sounding weird, as theycalled it.
"Don't keep the queen waiting, answer her!" My father looked as if he was yelling at me.
"TETE-" I tried to get out before my father interrupted my attempt.
"TEDDY, HER NAME IS TEDDY. FOR GODDESS SAKE CHILD SPIT IT OUT!" Heroared while grabbing my recently injured arm again, making me squint my eyes in pain oncemore.
"That is enough. Release the girl. I will take her. Have her packed and ready in 30 minutes, wewill be leaving." She stated as she turned around to leave.
I turned to my dad with pleading eyes.
“Daddy, please! Please don’t do this!” I begged with my hands.
He shoved me aside, letting go of my arm, not caring about what I had to say.
“You know I can’t fucking read sign language. Speak or get out of my face!” He screamed. Asmuch as I tried, I couldn’t speak. With being deaf comes a language barrier, especially wheneveryone treats me worse when I get the words out. This is a disadvantage to me compared toeveryone else. I was worthless to my father and my pack, unwanted, unloved, and unneeded.
“It’s done, Teddy, the contract is signed. You will leave tonight to be the Alpha King’s mate; youwill bare him an heir within three months, or you will regret it!” He roared out, his faceshowing me just how angry he truly was.
Was I being given away to be a baby-making machine for the Alpha King? How could he do thisto me? Like I was nothing but the dirt on the bottom of his shoe. I was the blood of his blood, Iwas his only biological daughter, yet he was just willing to trade me off like some street whore?My heart was rapidly beating in my chest about my situation. How was I, a virgin, to please aking, the Alpha King at that? I've never even hugged a man, let alone kissed or even had sex withone. No man ever looked my way. I have never even had a real conversation with anyone.Unfortunately, I was avoided like the plague.
"But Daddy!" I signed as I grabbed ahold of his arm.
"STOP DOING THAT!" He screamed as he shoved me hard enough to make me lose my balanceand fall. I knew at that moment that no matter how long I begged against this, I'd never win. Myfate was sealed by that damned piece of paper and my life would now be in the hands of anotherman. That man who was known as the cruelest Alpha known to our kind. Alpha King Fenris, ofthe Blood
Moon pack.
"Grab your shit, don't make the Queen wait any longer for the likes of you. She may even kill youbefore y'all even make it to the Kingdom. It wouldn't be the worst decision although I wouldn'tget paid if that happened, so you had better be a good girl and do everything they say. This is theonly good purpose you could serve our pack. You are no longer my problem now; you are theirproperty." He said, before leaving me alone in the room. I felt like the walls were closing in onme. How could he do this to me? I knew he hated me, but this was another level of evil that I hadnever expected to happen. He called me their property as if I weren't even a person.
I remained motionless on the ground when Helena entered. She dropped my bag before quicklydarting across the room, taking me into her arms as we both sobbed uncontrollably. She rubbedmy back trying to soothe my aching heart. Just then, my eldest brother entered the hall andlooked between us.
"Helena, escort her out. It is time for her to go." He said without any sense of care on his face. Iwas his sister, yet he treated me like common folk. Hell, even common folks were treated betterthan me. Helena stood as she helped me off the ground. When we walked towards the door, shepicked up my bag and urged me forward. I looked around the pack house one more time at havingto leave the only place I knew as home. Hopefully, I wasn't leaving this hell hole to be throwninto another. Maybe I had a chance at real happiness? To not be treated as a murderer or anuisance to everyone around me. Maybe just maybe I will have a better life. For a moment, I hadhope of something other than receiving my wolf. I had hoped that I would be treated normally. Oras normal as a deaf person in a werewolf world could be. What's the worst that can happen, death?
I can't remember not ever wishing for death, so if that is what awaits me, then so be it. This lifehas been so depressing, and I was always seeking a way out, even if that way out was death. Ijust never had it in me to take my own life,
something inside urging me to live, that something was out there waiting for me, somethingbigger than this life. But I was not afraid of death. I would welcome it if that was my fate.
As we exited the pack house, many people stood along the pathway looking on with judgingfaces. I could see some of them whispering to one another, but they were too far away for me toread their lips. None stopped to ask what was going on or why, none cared to truly know. Once Igot to the car, Helena pulled me to her chest, holding onto my body tightly as if I would floataway if she let go. Which, in a sense, is exactly what was happening. I was leaving with thequeen and probably never returning. When she let me go, tears were actively streaming down herface. She then held her hand up. Her thumb, index finger and pinkie finger were holding upwardswhile her ring and middle finger were downwards. More tears sprang forward while I held ontoher tightly again, signing that I loved her too before my father pulled her backward.
"Let her go, she is no longer this pack's problem." He said with what I assumed to be his Alphavoice as she backed away slowly with her head downwards in submission.
"Go on, get." He said looking directly at me. I turned to the car door as a driver stood with thedoor open for me. I slid into the back seat of the car, my heart pounding in my chest once againas he took my bag from Helena and put it into the trunk.
A moment later, the car went down the long driveway. I watched as Helena's face became nothingbut a blur before completely disappearing as she and my pack lands becam
e nothing but trees inits wake. I looked out the window, placing my face on the cold glass. This was my fate. Nothingor nobody could change it for me now.
TEDDY'S P.O.VAfter a little while of driving, I felt a soft tap on my shoulder. I looked over to see the queen'sshining green eyes staring at me. She truly was a beauty with her raven black hair. Nothing likemy vibrant red hair. I never got to go to the salon, all my haircuts were administered by Helena,and she was no beautician by any means. However, she knew enough to chop the dead ends off. Ihad long flowing curly red hair. Helena would have me sit at my vanity while she would gentlybrushed my long hair. She always loved me having long hair. She said it reminded her of mymother, which didn't bring me much comfort, especially when my family looked at me with suchdisgust. Maybe if I hadn't looked like my mother, then they would have loved me. It was ablessing and a curse, as my mother was gorgeous. But even I knew I couldn't compare myself toher. However, being told I looked like her made my heart swell. It was a compliment whetherthey meant it as one or not.Helena was never blesse
TEDDY'S P.O.VI watched out the window the entire drive, taking in the beautiful surroundings. I had neverimagined how vibrant and beautiful the outside world would look. If I knew what I was missing, Iwould've snuck away more. With not having a wolf, I did not have the urge to run on a normalbasis, so I would just lock myself away in my room with a cup of tea and a nice book. I wouldoften sit in my window seal and read as the sun shined down, giving me a sense of peace. I hadnever seen anything outside of my pack lands, so the beautiful mountains and roads spoke to mysoul on a deeper level. We soon passed a sign 'Welcome to Colorado'. I have lived in Texas myentire life; this was all new surroundings.Texas was hot, while here I saw the white crystals of snow peaking on the mountain tops. Wehave snow sometimes in Texas, but nothing like this. The temperature adjustments will definitelybe something I will have to get used to. Although I did not spend any time outside, I stillexperienc
I was starstruck at his gorgeous features. He had the most vibrant golden eyes I had ever seen,nothing like his mother's. I assume he must've inherited this from his father. He had a chiseledface with a beard to match his hair. I wanted to run my hand inside his hair and beard to feel thetexture difference. I was so lost with myself that I missed what he had said. Apanic coursedthrough me that wasn't there a moment ago. His face turned into a scowl at not answeringwhatever he had said. "Forgive her Fenris, she cannot hear." I read from Lilyanna's lips. "What doyou mean she cannot hear?" He addressed his mother, but his eyes never left me. "She was borndeaf," Lilyanna replied, immediately making my eyes dart away from his gaze, wanting to lookanywhere but at his face. I don't think I could handle the disgust on his face about havingcontracted a mate such as myself. I then felt a rough hand grab my chin, bringing my green eyesto meet his golden orbs. I shiver ran down my body at the con
TEDDY'S P.O.VI looked back at the timid girl who still stood in the doorway. Not wanting to scare her any more than she already was. I decided to try and talk to her."I am Teddy," I said out loud, trying to overcome my fear of them all making fun of my voice. Her head shot up to look at me."Queen Teddy.""Please, just Teddy.""The King said...""Can you at least call me Teddy when it's just us two? Please." I begged. Asmall smile tugged at her lips."My name is Imagen.""Can you write it for me? I need to make sure I read it correctly." I said as Ihanded her the pen and paper I had in my pocket from when the queen handed it to me in the car. She carefully wrote her name out."Imagen?" I asked out loud. She shook her head yes in response."It is nice to meet you, Imagen," I said immediately following."Likewise. Where are you from?" She asked, her eyes bulging at her bravery."I am sorry, that was not my place to ask, it is none of my business about your personal life I..""Red Blo
CHAPTER 7 PREPARING FOR THE KINGTEDDY'S P.O.VImagen worked hard on my hair, in the end resulting in something more beautiful than I could have ever done myself. She had my hair in a half-up, half-down style. The top part is with a fishtail braid, leaving a few strands to curve around my face at the front. The tail was lying down on the curled bottom half. It looked more like a wedding style rather than a dinner style. I felt fancy for the first time in my life. I did a once over while looking in the full-body mirror. The dress snugged tightly around my body, accenting all the right spots. The v-line dipped low in the back, stopping just above my bum. The back had a little stone string attachment that dangled down my spine. There was a slit on the right leg to show off my calf and lower thigh. She did my makeup to match my shoes, red. She had me wearing heels, the heels not being too high, maybe 2-3 inches. Thanks to the goddess because I have never worn heels before. My eyes raked o
CHAPTER 8 UNDERSTANDINGFENRIS'S P.O.VI asked an intrusive question. But I wasn't wrong in doing so. She was weak, scared, and as far as I could tell, she had no qualities that a Queen should have or portray to her kingdom. I am not sure why my mother decided on her. Yes, my match had to be a virgin, but surely there was another she-wolf born of an Alpha bloodline that had her virginity still intact. Ashe-wolf that was at least brave enough to speak when spoken to.Teddy was deaf, which was rare to find in a wolf. It is also not a good gene to pass down to your heir when breeding for the next king. Did my mother not consider that either? What else was it about this she-wolf that would be deemed unfit to stand at my side as my queen? I wasn't trying to be a dick. I was just looking out for the future of my kingdom as I thought my mother was supposed to be doing. I am just confused about what made her possibly think that Teddy was worthy of being the next queen. What made her think tha
CHAPTER 9 FINE DININGTEDDY'S P.O.VHis questions were a sore spot for me, but I wasn't going to shield the truth, especially when it is public knowledge in my pack and is not hard to find out."Why did she die while giving birth?""My cord was wrapped around my throat as I was coming out, something ruptured from the inside from what I was told, and she begged him to save me over her.""Then why would they blame you if it was her request?""My dad wasn't there to command him to save her instead, otherwise I wouldn't be here today. She hemorrhaged because of a rupture that I caused. Therefore, her death was my fault and he made sure to always let me know.""How did they treat you?"I sat and thought about the answer for a moment. Trying to find the correct words to say."It wasn't all sunshine and rainbows nor was it close to a fairytale life. But I had food to eat, clothes to wear, and a roof over my head. So, I can't say my situation was as bad as some may have it."I couldn't seem t
CHAPTER 10 CHOICESFENRIS'S P.O.VThe moans leaving her mouth sent a thrill of excitement through me. Asound that my body reacts to on its own accord. My wolf was on edge, something he had never done before in the presence of a woman. I was glad I had requested the dining hall to be closed to the pack for the night. It not only gave me a chance to speak to her freely without having others hear, but now I see the effect she already had on me and that is also something nobody needed to witness. I would need to control myself better around her, especially in the company of others. The last thing I needed was a weakness. I haven't found a weakness within myself yet and I didn't plan to obtain one now.'Use more of those sexy words, I can smell her, she wants us.' My wolf roared in my head.'Not now, Kingston. This is not the time nor the place.' I tried reasoning with my wolf.'Then when is it the time? I want her, she wants us. Right here, right now should be the time. Here on the table,