Alaric's POVI walked away as fast as I could, feeling the tendrils of anger and hurt begin to wrap around me, followed by the tendrils of frustration at why anger and hurt were trying to consume me over something so unnecessary.I heard footsteps behind me and knew it would be no one but Ava.I clenched my teeth as I increased my pace.Truth be told, I didn't know where I was going. I just wanted to get as far away from Jordan and Alana as possible.My God… look at the way Ava had called Jay Alana's lover.I growled, wanting to break open the wall beside me.“Alaric!” I heard Ava shout menacingly from behind me.She broke into a full run to catch up with me.But I didn't slow down. I couldn't slow down. I felt like if I stopped, the feelings would take over me completely and the frustration at feeling those feelings would make me consume myself.“Alaric!” She shouted angrily as I burst out into the open from the palace.The cool air blasting onto my face made me slow down a bit as I
Alana's POV“Well, well, well. If it isn't the castle's latest moppet.” Ava giggled as she waltzed into the kitchen, over to the sink where I was washing some dishes.I sucked in a breath in shock as I'd obviously not been expecting anyone. Everyone had just finished eating lunch and it wasn't time to prepare dinner yet, so I was the only one in the kitchen.I'd decided to do the dishes when I came in here and saw that Mandy, the maid who was in charge of kitchen cleaning today, hadn't eaten all day. I mumbled a greeting to Ava as I felt my chest clench. I suddenly started to feel hot all over. What was she up to now?She snickered, sliding into a comfortable position beside me, her back against the counter.“So how's your injury?” she probed, her eyes glinting with mischief.I'd almost forgotten. The bandage was still wrapped around my head. Ava had sent a maid to offer her apologies yesterday after the incident. I wasn't too surprised she hadn't come herself, but I was still surpri
Alana’s POVI swallowed, feeling somewhat frantic. I had to do something! But what exactly could I do?My heart raced. I was NOT romantically involved with Jordan. If –A thought suddenly occurred to me and I sucked in a breath, my hands reflexively coming up to cover my mouth. What if Jordan heard the rumours and thought I was the one insinuating such to people because I was something like a gold digger that wanted to get with him because of his position?Goddess no! Why was this happening to me? Jordan was the only friend I had other than Alaric and now this was happening to ruin things just as Ava had happened to ruin things between Alaric and I.Why did things like this always have to happen to me? Why couldn’t things just go smoothly and normal for me?Or… was this also Ava _happening_ to my friendship with Jay?But she’d apologized and called a truce…_And what good thing has happened since then?_Was the thought that blew into my mind on a wind of confusion.Air slowly left
Alaric's POVI clenched my teeth hard and tried to ground myself as I walked briskly to my room. I forced myself to focus on my breathing, ignoring Ava who was once again shouting after me.I burst into my room and banged the door shut, but of course she was right on my heels.The door hinges rattled frighteningly as she banged the door open again, hitting the wall with a force that sent flecks of paint spraying from the wall.“Please get out of my room Ava, I am not in the right frame of mind for this.” I growled, staring her down. I was doing my very best to keep my voice even and be cordial. All I wanted was for her to leave the room so I could calm down again.Hearing Ava talk to Alana about her being in a relationship with Jay had put a dent in the resolve I'd built after my drive. All I needed was a few minutes of peace and quiet and I would be in my element again.But of course Ava could not understand that, it was almost like she was created to rile me.“How dare you Alaric! S
Alana's POVI wiped my hands on the short waist apron still tied around my waist as I walked out of the kitchen.I unhooked it from behind and hung it on one of the clothing hooks for the servants as I passed by one.My mind kept trying to flit to the Jordan issue at hand but I made deliberate effort to think of something else, the part of my head that'd hit the floor had started to ache nastily and I was sure it was because of my raging thoughts and worries.My steps slowed unconsciously as I ascended a flight of stairs, my hand coming up to lightly caress the bandage on the area of the head that hurt.I sighed as I arrived at the top of the stairs, on the floor that belonged to Alaric.Wait, why did my brain just go to him immediately? Ugh –Then I saw Ava from where I stood, – more like _heard_ her – storming down the hallway like the minister of death. She looked like she was coming from Alaric's room. I wondered what had transpired between them.But I didn't let myself dwell on i
Alana's POV“Alaric I don't understand what you're saying.” I summoned the courage to mutter, pushing away the default instinct to get up and run out of there in fear.“What part of ‘get up and get out’ don't you understand?” Alaric barked, making me involuntarily jump back in fear.But I gritted my teeth and stayed put.“For your information you look like shit. And your room is in an utter and complete mess. Leaving you by yourself here would be a disaster.”“I like disasters.” He ground out. “Please leave.” he pointed in the general direction of the door, glaring at me even worse.I noticed however that his fingers were shaking. And so I forgot myself for a minute. I reached out and sandwiched his hand between my much smaller ones and asked,“Have you eaten lun–”But he didn't even let me land.He snatched his hand from mine with the speed and force of one that had just touched a naked wire.The action caused me to tip forward such that I almost fell on him. I gasped, but I managed
Alaric's POV I wanted the kiss to go on forever.She moaned lightly into my mouth, making sparks fly in my brain.She finally leaned into the kiss, wrapping her arms around my neck.I tightened my grip around her waist, my right hand moving up to cup her head and hold it in place as I kissed my tension, my anger and frustrations away.It felt so right. Like she was completing me.I heard a moan, but I couldn't even at gunpoint say who it'd come from.I never wanted to stop kissing her.Never? I was going to be alpha. For that to happen she would have to be –Reality pounced on me like a rabid dog and my eyes unwittingly flashed open, my muscles snapping, causing my lips to separate from Alana's.They immediately protested and I found myself leaning forward again but Alana's eyes fluttered open and from her eyes the gravity of what I was doing fully collapsed on me.I sucked in a breath and immediately detangled myself from her.I saw a flicker of what looked like hurt in her eyes but
Alana's POVI felt like crying and screaming at the same time.I wanted to pull out my hair!Why was I sitting and taking shit because of Ava when Alaric was rightfully mine! Why couldn't I just open my mouth and tell him of the mate bond!All of this hurt I was causing myself wasn't worth –“_Slut._”I looked up to see the individual that was standing in front of me. Her face was contorted in a sneer.But no, it wasn't the person who usually donned that expression.It was a maid.I was sure I hadn't heard her correctly.“Excuse me?” I said to her,“You damn well heard me the first time.” She scoffed.My eyebrows went up amusedly at the statement and I began to feel dangerous laughter building up within me.“I’m actually not really sure. I'd like you to say that again?”“_Slut!_ I said you're a slut.”I felt my blood begin to boil.Who was this girl that thought she could just go about insulting people anyhow?“You do know who you're talking to right?” I asked as calmly as possible, a
Alan’s POV Lisa was also an omega, but she had a better name than I did. She didn't get insulted as often as I did since she was still a member of the pack, while I was just a slave omega who was sold.I tried to ignore them, but their taunts grew louder. Tears welled up in my eyes, but I refused to let them fall. Instead, I held my head high and continued walking. lisa understood how I felt, and she touched me, giving me strength. I knew I had to be strong and not let them defeat me.Whenever lisa was with me, the chances of getting bullied were slimmer. We had been friends since the day I was sold into the pack. She was one of the few people who saw me for who I was and didn't judge me based on the circumstances of my life. Having her by my side gave me much-needed comfort. I often thought she would have been a great mate if she were a guy.We finished up and made our way back to the outskirts of the city. I couldn't help but think about the upcoming celebration that everyone was t
Alana’s POV "Slave Alanna, do you still have anything to say?" The Alpha's loud voice met my ears; he was talking to me. My head was bowed, and I was sure I looked guilty.Slowly, I raised it, tears clouding my eyes, never mind, I was just a weak human and couldn't stop myself from crying. "I didn't do anything to luna." The words choked out of me. I wanted him to believe me, but he didn't."Drop this act, you wretched witch. You did this to me!" The Alpha of the Jade pack, my mate's wife, yelled at me. "You did this," she said again.I shifted my gaze to her, forcing myself to speak. "You're all lying," I muttered in a whisper. "What would you gain?"I was being accused of slapping the Luna. What reason would I have for doing that? I was just an omega slave, and she was a werewolf Luna. How in God's name could I slap her? They weren't thinking."Alanna, did you slap the Luna?"Alaric, my mate, asked."I.. I.. I mean" I couldn't speak, and everyone began to murmur."See, Alpha, she's
AVA’S POVPacing around the room, I knew the importance of the coronation and I couldn't help but let my emotions becloud my sense of reason."Ava you need to calm down." Collete voice pulled me out of my deep thought. "You don't have to be bothered by Alana." I stopped on my track. Mere hearing that name pulled a certain anger within my vein."That bitch had succeeded in taking everything away from me. I used to think about my life with Alaric and right now,it is obvious my hopes are gone down the drain." I didn't know my voice were loud. I hated that someone like Alanna would take Alaric away from me and all I had in mind was nothing short of revenge."What are you going to do?" Collette questioned and indeed it was the same question that lingered through my heart. What exactly am i going to do about Alanna. It was about time I dealt with her appropriately. While my mind was in deep thought about my next line of action. I suddenly felt a wave of energy hovering around the place and
Alana’s POV Huh What was happening?"Baby, who is she?" She eyed me, or more so, the coat I was wearing. "Darling," he responded, my heart breaking into a million pieces at the name he just called her. "She's my mate and new slave. Do you like her?""You brought your mate here without consulting me? Alaric..." She dragged."I don't remember having to take orders from you." The alpha frowned."I'm sorry, baby, it's just..." Again, she looked at the coat. I'm sure she recognizes it as Alpha Alaric's."Don't think too much." He stated, walking to stand beside her, facing me. "Ava, meet Hazel, my omega mate and slave," he began introducing. "Omega," he referred to me, "meet Ava, my wife." What His wife? Alpha Alaric already had a chosen mate?God, was this a joke? It was a cruel joke indeed."Baby, why does she look pale?" Ava looked disgusted at me."It's how omegas act when they see beautiful things." He snickered.He was rejecting me directly. Damn, it hurt so bad. Whatever he wa
Alana’s POVI jerked back to reality, my attention back to the man in front of me. He was glaring at me."I'd like to get started, if you're willing to pay attention now." The Alpha grumbled.Without waiting for an answer, he signaled to the elder to begin the ceremony."Ladies and gentlemen, it is my honor to be here at the Sun Moon Pack today to bless the union of these two children of the Moon Goddess. Shall we?"He looked at my mate, and he nodded once.The elder looked to me with a soft smile, which I returned."Do you, Hazel?" He stumbled for a second, and I smiled sheepishly.The Elder cleared his throat and started again. "Do you, Hazel of the Sun Moon Pack, accept this union and my blessings?""I do," I muttered."And do you acknowledge and accept that henceforth, you will no longer be a member of the Sun Moon Pack?""Yes." I replied a little more eagerly, Who wouldn't be happy to leave the place called hell?"Then, as an Elder of the Werewolf Sitting Council, I hereby strip
Alana’s POV"Hurry up, slave! You have no work to do, after all. Did you even bathe? You stink," barked the Alpha, his tone filled with disdain.I rolled my eyes, growing tired of his constant belittling. I couldn't comprehend why the Alpha thought it was a good idea to assign his spoiled omega sex slave to help me prepare for my mating ritual. It was beyond me. When my mate was in the pack, they allowed me to rest, although my mate would occasionally yank me out of bed by my hair if I got too comfortable. Since then, the slave, Jennifer, had done nothing but waste time on her phone and hurl insults at me with her attitude."Yes, Jennifer," I muttered, my voice laced with irritation. She snorted in response and returned her attention to her phone. I was nearly ready for the ritual. My thick brown hair had been pulled up into an elegant twist, with the veil neatly tucked into place. I hadn't worn any makeup, so I had no choice but to embrace my natural appearance. It didn't bother me
All of the paranormals in the pack were assembled on the open ground; they were all listening to Vron's final speech before the battle."My friends, the battle is upon us. Today! We emerge victorious against the pureblood! Charge! He yelled.Everyone on the field charged in the direction that the purebloods were coming from.Alana was levitating over them all, watching them charge. She sent Alaric to safety while Colette, who was about as powerful as Rawlaine, fought alongside the others on the ground. Alana wasn't taking part in their battle; her opponents weren't the ant-like wolfs of the Nosferatu, but the twelve purebloods.She didn't have to wait long before they arrived. They attacked her in the sky as soon as they arrived on the battlefield."Hmph, these are the roaches that want to take my powers for themselves." She scoffed.She deflected all of their attacks with a single wave of her hands."You have all been thorns in my father's side; today, you will cease to exist," she s
Alana’s POVThe last week came, and I started my training with Lawson. He was polite and cheerful as always, and I was very friendly to him as well. He fought hard, but I took special care not to defeat him even once. That would make his guard low. I knew that I could defeat him, even though I couldn't defeat Rawlaine. If I wasn't wrong, Rawlaine was the most powerful wolf alive in the human realm, apart from the pureblood, if not the most powerful supernatural.On the last day of my training with Lawson, he politely asked for a word with me."Can we take a walk?" He asked."Sure," I replied.We walked to the edge of Lake Geneva, which was on the border of the pack's territory."I heard from one of the witches that you had a shouting row with Rawlaine over me a week ago," he started.I pretended to get enraged on his behalf again. ,"Yes, he was slandering you just to get me to like him. What an attention-seeking jerk!" I exclaimed."He wasn't always like that, you know," he said."He
Ava’S POVA loud siren suddenly started blaring, making my head hurt badly."All residents of the pack are to assemble in the general hall immediately," said the voice of Vron, the leader of the pack and the instructor of the Numbers.I got dressed quickly and went to the hall alongside Belle, who explained everything about the pack that Five and Ven had left out. There were only twelve of the numbers left. Vron was a witch, and the most powerful among the werewolves were the triplet grandchildren of Count Dracula, which were Lawson, the guy from yesterday, herself, and someone called Rawlaine. They were sixty-three years old each, and they were opposing their grandfather by choosing the opposite side from him in the war."We used to be so close when we were young, but something happened. Rawlaine doesn't interact with anyone anymore; it's rumored that something happened to him some twenty years ago." Belle looked sad as she said that."The strongest of the werewolves are the five des