***Melissa's POV***
I woke up feeling sore all over. I thought I was on my bed, and so I rolled, only to notice I was actually on the floor. Just then, I began to hear whispers. I slightly raised my head up only to see a group of pack members staring down at me.I creased my brow in a frown when I noticed the disgusted look I was given. I didn't understand why they were staring at me that way. It wasn't like I did something wrong.I looked down at myself, only to notice that I was without clothes. It was at that moment, I recalled what happened.I had been defiled, and the bastard didn't bother to cover up my nakedness. This was the worst that has ever happened to me. I quickly gathered the pieces of my dress to cover up, even though it didn't cover up all of my skin since the dress was torn.“What a slut she is. No wonder nobody likes her,” the pack members echoed to my hearing. I shook my head, scared of the problem I had just gotten myself into.This is just too shameful. What am I going to do now?I need to get away immediately, but how can I even get out of here now? I looked around me, and immediately saw the guy who had done this to me. He seemed to be enjoying the humiliation which I had faced.Just as I was about to call out to him, my father charged towards me at full speed. At that moment, I knew I was done for. Nothing could save me from his hands at this rate. He's really going to kill me, and there's nothing I can do about it.As soon as he walked up to where I was, he hit me hard across the face.“You dirty slut! You should have died when you had the chance!” He yelled at me with a hate filled voice.“I…it's not my fault, it was his. He molested me,” I said, pointing to the culprit with tears in my eyes. Hoping my dad would act for what the guy had done.“What are you talking about? Weren't you the one who approached me while trying to seduce me last night?”This caused an instant scream from the pack members. I couldn't believe this. He dared to lie right in front of everyone.“You are lying! You were the one who -”I was smacked hard in the head before I could complete my statement. Tears trickled down my face and I stared up at my dad."When will you cease to bring disgrace upon me? Are you not aware of the derogatory labels they have placed upon you? I had simply believed you to be feeble and insignificant. Never did I imagine that you would stoop so low as to engage in promiscuous behavior. For tarnishing my reputation in front of the multitude, I cannot find it within me to forgive you!" With those words, my father proceeded to drag me along the ground as if I had committed the gravest of offenses."Dad, please! Do not hit me! I have committed no wrongdoing!" I shrieked and pleaded, desperately clutching my torn garment in an attempt to conceal my shame. However, his grip on my hair prevented me from effectively covering myself. From the periphery of my vision, I glimpsed at the guard reveling in his triumph over the ordeal he had subjected me to. The humiliation I endured today shall forever be etched in my memory. Someday, I will ensure that he pays for his actions, I resolved silently, clenching my fist.As my father yanked me through the crowd by my hair, my attention was abruptly drawn to Alpha Caspian standing before us. Could this situation deteriorate any further? The embarrassment I felt was insurmountable. Every member of our pack had been witness to my vulnerability, including the Alpha who had been the object of my affection since childhood."Alpha Caspian, I extend my sincerest apologies for the humiliation I have caused you today. If you had not alerted my father in a timely manner, I shudder to think what this wretched creature would have done," I mumbled remorsefully, my heart sinking upon discovering that it was indeed the Alpha who had informed him of the incident.Could it be that the Alpha had been observing me all along? A chill coursed through my spine, leaving me bewildered by this inexplicable sensation."You have no reason to apologize. It is not your fault that you have a daughter such as this," the Alpha remarked, briefly glancing in my direction before averting his gaze. Without needing to be told, I discerned the disdain the Alpha held for me. He had never harbored any affection for me, convinced as he was of my feebleness. And now, after witnessing today's events, it was unmistakable that he detested my very being. What a cruel fate the moon goddess had bestowed upon me. I had committed no transgressions deserving of such cruelty. Surely this torment was not a consequence of my past life; it seemed inconceivable that I should endure such suffering in the present.My father forcibly removed me from the Alpha's sight. I had anticipated being taken to my room, yet to my dismay, he led me instead to the storage room. At that moment, I realized that I would endure the consequences of this ordeal for the next few days. Once again, I would suffer for a situation that was not of my making."Dad, I implore you! It cannot be that you harbor such deep-seated hatred for me. Please, listen to reason!" I pleaded, but my efforts were in vain. He was a dangerous man, and when consumed by rage, not even the Alpha could intervene to stem the tide of his wrath.He forcefully propelled me into the storage room, causing my head to collide harshly with the wall. Fortunately, I managed to avoid falling or sustaining a more severe injury. Perhaps he would have reveled in the belief that my demise had finally arrived had I struck the ground or the wall with greater force.Struggling to regain my balance, I was met with the weight of his heavy fist upon my cheek. The blows came incessantly, too numerous for me to keep count. By the time he finished, his hands were stained with blood, undoubtedly my own.Dizziness overcame me, and I collapsed onto the floor. Although consciousness did not elude me, the pain lingered incessantly."This is the consequence of transforming yourself into a promiscuous individual. None of my offspring shall stoop to the level of becoming a whore for the pack!"***Melissa's POV**I cried all night, unable to sleep because of the injustice done to me. If only I had enough power, I would have sought justice against Rock. He had always been known as a pervert, but I never imagined falling into his trap. I could hardly bear the weight of his words and how he violated me. ."Arrrgh!" I screamed out loudly, my anguish echoing through the night. Desperate to escape the tormenting thoughts, I began scratching at my skin, not caring about the pain. The stench of his scent clung to me, intensifying my desire to rid myself of it. I felt like giving up, like ending my life right then and there.Nothing seemed to offer solace. If only my mom were still alive, she would never have allowed such terrible things to happen to me. I refuse to be bullied in this way. Bitter tears flowed down my cheeks as I longed for something as simple as a bath. Maybe washing away the scent of that despicable man would bring some relief.Locked away, I knew there was no one to
Alpha Caspian's POVWhile I was having sex with Jasmine, a part of me felt a lingering sense of guilt, as if I was doing something inherently wrong. Yet, I believed she was my mate, which only added to the perplexity of my emotions."Caspian, are you alright?" Jasmine's voice interrupted my thoughts, and I glanced down at her, searching for an answer."Yes, I'm fine," I replied with a fabricated reassurance, not wanting her to bear the weight of any negative emotions surrounding what we were having. After all, it was a desire we both shared, and this wasn't our first time of sex. "I love you deeply, Caspian," Jasmine whispered, pulling me closer and sealing her affection with a tender kiss. Her kisses were captivating, but I struggled to fully comprehend the array of emotions swirling within me. Suddenly, a faint sound of footsteps echoed on the cold tiled floor. Despite the person's efforts to remain discreet, I couldn't help but notice. Yet, I continued to thrust in and out of Jasm
**Melissa's POV**As Jasmine's words left her lips, a darkness clouded her eyes. In that moment, I recognized her intention to inflict severe harm upon me. Already feeling the throbbing in my cheeks, I refused to allow her to cause further damage. I had to find a way to defend myself before the situation spiraled out of control. Swiftly, I broke free from her grasp."Where do you think you're going?""Not this time, Jasmine. I won't let you hurt me ever again. You've already caused enough pain—taking away my powers and my mate! What more do you want from me?" Anger surged through me as I screamed out my frustration."There's so much more I desire from you, and that includes your life!" Jasmine's declaration sent a shiver down my spine. She was serious about ending my existence. I refused to meet my demise at her hands. Scanning my surroundings, I desperately sought anything that could serve as a means of defense, knowing I couldn't rely on magic like Jasmine could. Then, my gaze fell
# Vulcan Pack***Xavier's POV**I slayed as many vampires as I could find and brought them into the dungeons. Their thick blood oozed across the floor, filling the air with a putrid stench. The dungeon walls were already stained with their blood, but my thirst for more was unquenchable. I yearned to eliminate every vampire that crossed my path. They deserved nothing less than death, a thousand times over."Get up! I thought you all had the power to resurrect! Why aren't you waking up?" I growled in frustration, my voice echoing through the dimly lit chamber. I craved more blood, wanting to see it splatter against the walls. Every one of them deserved to meet their demise!Flashback"Love, where are you headed?" I asked as my gaze fell upon Ariana, my beloved mare."I'm going to Luna Diane's son's first birthday. You know how close we are, don't you?" she replied, her smile captivating my heart and quickening its pace."Indeed, I'm aware of your bond. Why don't we start a family of our
**Xavier's POV***As soon as I brought Luna home, desperation consumed me, driving me to seek the help of the pack witch."Alana, please, you must save her!" I pleaded, rushing Ariana to the witch. Alana hurried to us and instructed me to lay Ariana down for examination.I anxiously waited for the witch's verdict, praying that she could find a way to save my mate."Xavy," Ariana weakly whispered my name."I'm here, my love. I won't leave your side," I held her hand tightly, my heart shattering within me."Alpha Xavier, she's been attacked by a vampire. I'm afraid there's little I can do at this moment," the witch informed me.Anger surged through me, turning my face red. "I can't lose her, Alana, I won't!""Alpha Xavier, I understand your pain, but you must realize that the vampire's venom has already taken its toll. There's nothing more that can be done," she explained gently.Fury consumed me, and without thinking, I brandished the witch slaying dagger at Alana. I knew it was wrong
**Xavier's POV**"Alpha, I have located the coven of the three witches of the east," I exclaimed, rising from my seat in great surprise."You've truly found them?" I inquired once more, seeking reassurance."Yes, Alpha. You can rest assured that your revenue will no longer be threatened, and we can eliminate more vampires," my subordinate replied confidently. I couldn't help but smile, a corner of my lips curling upwards."This is only the beginning. We will depart at dawn tomorrow. Arrange for a group of men to accompany me on this expedition," I commanded."Understood, Alpha. They shall be prepared as per your instructions."My elation knew no bounds. I had spent years searching for these witches, renowned for their formidable powers. Their expertise in crafting and casting unimaginable spells was unparalleled. I eagerly anticipated laying my eyes upon them.~The following day, as I had informed my beta, we set out towards the witches' coven. Upon arrival, I removed my cloak and ha
**Xavier's POV**"So, you're saying you can create a weapon for me?" I asked, intrigued by their previous exchange.The three witches exchanged knowing glances, their smiles widening. "Indeed," one of them replied proudly. "As the Three Witches of the East, we possess distinct abilities that allow us to craft powerful artifacts. The appearances you witnessed earlier were merely our way of welcoming guests.""I see," I nodded, beginning to grasp the extent of their capabilities. Turning my attention to the red-haired witch, I stated, "As a witch, I assume you have some insight into why I'm here."The witches burst into laughter, causing me to raise an eyebrow. "You're quite new to this realm, aren't you?" one of them chuckled. "You're right, we do possess the ability to perceive the desires of our guests, but an Alpha's mind is notoriously enigmatic, especially when combined with your formidable presence."Understanding their point, I sighed. "In that case, I'll have to be explicit abo
**Xavier's POV**As I entered my office, my beta rushed over to greet me."Alpha Xavier, did you succeed in your plan?""Of course," I replied confidently, admiring my newly acquired weapon. My eyes gleamed with excitement as I held the weapon, considering it a prized possession. To me, it was the ultimate treasure. At that moment, all I could think about was testing my new weapon against our enemies."Tell me, Drake, did you capture any vampires for me?""Yes, Alpha. They are waiting in the dungeons for you to proceed with your tests.""Excellent work, Drake."I started by heading to my room to change. Since I had an intriguing experiment ahead, I wanted to be adequately prepared. Once I was dressed in casual attire, I made my way to the dungeons. The moment I approached, the distinct scent of vampires reached my nostrils. The smell alone made me feel repulsed, solidifying my determination to eliminate them at any cost.As I entered the dungeon, I witnessed the new batch of vampires,
***Melissa's POV***Arnold staggered backwards as he was stabbed. The knife she used was purely made of dark magic. That very instant, I noticed Arnold going pale. “No!” I screamed out in anger at what happened right in front of me. Just then, I force pulled me up from the floor and I couldn't tell how I did it but the next thing I knew, I was standing right in front of the witch whose hands had become bloody with my mate's blood. I gripped her on the neck and pulled her up. “How dare you put a finger on my mate! I swear, I'll never forgive you. You must pay with your life for what you've done to my mate!”That's all it took for me to snap her neck. When I realized the witch had finally been killed, I tossed her to the ground and turned around towards my mate, who was now lying helplessly on the floor with Xavier by his side. Seeing my mate struggling for his life made my heart ache terribly. I felt like I was going to die from the pain. I managed to carry myself to his side. “
***Melissa's POV***“Argh!” I screamed out in pain as the young witch continued to cast her spell. Presently, I had shifted back into my human form as I couldn't bear the immense pain from the burning I felt on my back. Just then, I heard my child scream out. I quickly turned around to see my child who was crying non-stop. If it were to be in another situation, I would have been annoyed at the fact that my child was crying so hard. But currently, I felt relieved that my child was crying because it was an indication that he was alive. The cries of my child suddenly gave me the strength I thought had been drained by the witch. “You think I'm going to let you win? Never!”I struggled to stand up on my feet while the Witch continued to cast her incantations. I wasn't concerned about what she was doing at that moment. Rather, what I was more concerned about was the fact that I had to escape from this coven after finishing off their witch. With the little power left in me, I shit my ey
***Alpha Xavier's POV***Just as I was about to join them to cast the spell, I suddenly felt a sharp pain in my heart, which made me stagger backwards. “Argh!” I heard someone scream, to my shock, it was Arnold. He held on to his chest just like I did. “Arnold, Xavier, what's going on. Why do you both feel the same pain at once?” Emilia asked, confused. “I have no idea, Emilia.”They probably do not know since we are of different tribes, but I know very well what this means. “We need to hurry with whatever spell week is about to carry out. Melissa is in danger. She must have been hurt,” I said in panic. I sat next to Arnold. At this point, I can't afford to hold whatever grudge I have against since we both have one common goal, and that is to find Melissa as soon as possible.I shut my eyes and let Emilia cast the spell, just as she had said she would. In no time, I found myself in the woods. I looked around, but I was alone. Where were Emilia and Arnold? Just then, I realized
**Alpha Xavier's POV***I've searched the woods for two days, yet there was no sign of a single witch. I was beginning to doubt whether what Badmos gave me was effective or not. Of course, it has to be effective. I had to find my child, but I don't even know where to search anymore. “Alpha, Xavier, I'm not sure if we'll be able to find your son this way. I think what we need is a powerful watch who knows the terrain. The orb is probably broken or ineffective.”“I thought so too,” I muttered. “Why don't we go back to the coven to see how things were in the coven?”“No, I can't!”“What? Why not?” Drake asked in surprise. “Listen, I promised my Luna that I was never coming back until I could bring my child with me.”"Of course I was there when you said that, but at this point, you also know that there's no way we can find your son. He's an Infant, where do we even begin to search for an infant.”“My child isn't whom I'm looking for, but the bitch who took my son.”“But there's no such
***Melissa's POV***I stood in front of two ladies. One looked as old as Emilia while the other was as young as I am, though I could tell that she's not as young as I think she is. To worsen it, she's the one carried my child who is now quiet. I wonder if he's doing okay by being silent, or if they used some kind of dark spell to keep him shut. “I'm here now, please give me back my child.”The ladies both looked at one another and laughed out hysterically. “Mother, she's such a naive one. Who would have thought that she'll really come to us so easily.”“Don't talk like that child. She's a mother, so it's only natural that she would do everything to save her child, and this is one thing we lack.”“You're right now. And that is why we must break this goddess forsaken curse!”The moment they mentioned the curse, I was reminded of what Emilia had told me earlier about the curse my grandmother had laid on them. “The curse, huh? I know about this curse. But then, my child has got nothing
**Badmos POV**While in bed, I couldn't sleep because I realized that this wasn't the best way to protect Melissa. I promised Xavier that I was going to watch over her, and the best way I could actually do that is by staying by her side if I have to. This is the only way for her me to fully keep an eye on her. I quickly rolled out of bed and headed to her room. But before then, I stopped at Emilia's. I knocked light in Emilia's door and in a few seconds, Emilia got the door. “Badmos, you're still awake.”“Couldn't sleep. With my grandson missing and Melissa in the terrible state she's in, I can't leave her in such a state, you know.”“You're right. I checked on her a few minutes ago. I think we should both check on her again, just to be certain she's okay.”Emilia and I both went to her door. But then, Emilia both noticed something strange, and that was the lack of a presence in the room. We could both feel it from where she stood. Emilia and I both exchanged quick glances before
**Melissa's POV***Even though I saw no wisps on the way, that didn't stop me from forging her head. I had the belief that no matter what, I'll find my child. After walking for almost an hour without knowing where I was headed, I suddenly noticed a bright light ahead of me. What is that? I increased my walking speed. I couldn't shift into my wolf, as I was too weak to do so. And since I'll be meeting a witch, then I'll have to retain my human form to fight if I have to. My wolf cannot save me from her spell, and I cannot carry out the spell I know as well. The more I walked over to the lights, the farther it looked. This is confusing. How can there be a bright light in the woods that is unattainable . Still, I didn't give up. The will to save my child is way stronger than any thought about giving up. I definitely cannot give up now, I don't care where my child is right now. All I know is that I must save my child as soon as possible.After walking for what seemed like hours, I fina
***Melissa's POV***I could hardly sleep when nightfall came. I worry about my child and my mates. I wonder whether they were doing okay or not. What if something bad had happened to them? Worst still, what if the Witches are more powerful than Xavier and Arnold? Doesn't this mean I'll lose everyone?I tossed in my bed with so much worry in my heart. The door to my room flew open and Emilia showed up. “It's as if I knew you wouldn't be sleeping by this time. “I can't sleep. I'm just too worried, we've tried all the tracking spells we know, but we still can't find them. Doesn't this mean they are more powerful than we are?”“Not at all. They are not as powerful as we are. The only reason it looks difficult to get them is their possession of dark magic. If not for the dark magic they possess, I can assure you that you'll surely get to them. They know they'll be caught, that's why they used the dark spell.”“Can't we use the dark spell too. I mean, since it has come to this point, don'
***Alpha Xavier's POV***“Your child is missing. I have seen it in my visions since three days ago.”That made me stagger backwards. “Wait a minute, I don't think I heard you correctly. What do you mean by my child has gone missing? “ How can he go missing just like that?“I'm sorry, this is hard for you to accept, but I can't lie to you about something like this, you know.”“I still don't get it. Why is my child missing? What happened to my child?” I demanded in rage. “Xavier, calm down. Your child is not dead yet. He's only missing. Presently, your Luna needs you most. Please hurry over to her side.”As soon as Alana said the last words, I bolted out of her room and headed straight to the witch's coven. “Alpha, where are you headed in such a hurry?”Drake asked as he saw me heading out of the pack house. I quickly turned around to face him. “Drake, you must take care of pack matters until my return. I need to attend to something pretty urgent.”“Why do you look panicked? Why don