Ava’s POV I had my nails to my mouth, pacing back and forth as we waited for Alaric to arrive. I'd sent a maid to fetch him. I stood by the window for a little while, the pale moonlight not helping to release the rope of tension that was so tight around my chest. “You… What’s your name again?” I demanded of the girl.“C– Clarissa Ma’am.” the maid shivered.“I’d call you Clara from now on. Remember, we can’t afford _any_ mistakes.” I circled round her“Y– yes. I understand ma’am.” She nodded profusely.“Swear. I don’t think you understand the gravity of any mistake right now. Swear on anything or everything you hold dear.” I lifted her chin up so I could look into her eyes intimidatingly.“I swear, I promise. Nothing would go wrong. I understand what I'm supposed to do.” She nodded more profusely.“Remember, the bigger the consequence, the bigger your reward.”“Yes, I understand ma’am.” “Good.” I peered into her face for a second then in a flash I used about 60% of my strength to g
Alaric’s POVI busied myself with a game of chess but the thoughts in my heart changed more than the pawns on the board. My study suddenly felt so familiar, Alana was in charge of cleaning, do the maids still have to clean up after her? The weight of these emotions made me feel like I was in a cage. Was Alana trouble?The scenes earlier were on repeat rent-free in my head, the accusations, the tears in the maid's eyes, Ava`s assurance and confidence, and Alana’s confusion.What sort of dead end is this?I scoffed and brushed the entire chessboard to the ground. I hated it when I couldn’t make a decision easily.But why couldn’t I really? The knock on the door interrupted my thought.“Who? Speak!” My voice came out a little harsh.“Alaric, it’s Ava.”“Come in.”, Ava entered and could feel her gaze on my body from the very moment she stepped in. I couldn't help but raise my head up to stare at her.She had changed from earlier. She looked much more paler and as she held the tray of c
Alana’s POVThe vibration and the loud sound of my door woke me up almost as if someone wanted to break the door. By the time my vision had become clear, I realized that Ava was standing by the door. What did she want now? I have had just enough of this woman if she wants a fight that is what she would get! “Alana!” Ava yelled casting a wild glare at me. With the look on her face, I knew that she was up to no good! I silently watched as she stood by the door with her eyes scanning my room before I finally spoke.“Yes, Ava! What do you want?“What do I want?” Ava huffed with her chest full of pride. “Oh, I don’t want anything I just came to deliver a message Alaric wants to see you this minute!” Ava exclaimed.“Alaric wants to see me! If he wanted to see me why didn’t he send a maid to call me?” I questioned.“I guess he didn’t think a maid would do justice in delivering the message to a tout!” Ava responded.Did she just call me a tout? I still couldn’t make sense of it as I slowly
Ava’s POVThe static silence in the room had slowly started to irritate me and if I was being sincere I had been feeling that way since Alana entered Alaric’s room it felt more like I was giving her the invitation to steal my man but it was for a good cause I just had to bear with it as long as Alana gets humiliated I am fine with bringing my high walls down.But something kept on battling me why did Alaric ask for proof? Was he trying to stall because if he thinks stalling would change the situation it most definitely won’t work! I had to swoop in and stir this in the direction I wanted it to head towards. “Alaric this woman abused my maid nearly killing her and she had escaped narrowly with her life. She threatens her can’t you see that she is a thug? So what proof are you talking about?” I yelled because it was starting to look like Alaric was about to side with Alana like he always does!“At least let her speak Ava I would prefer if I could hear from both sides what had happene
Alana’s POVI screamed immediately after I entered my room. Did I really get punished for what I didn't do? The maid attacked me first and I only acted in self-defense. Damn, I knew I should have ignored her. How could Alaric have punished me because of Ava?"Little miss worries a lot! Why don't you take a chill pill?" Georgia butted in!"You!" I exclaimed as soon as I heard Georgia's voice."Miss me much?" Georgia asked"Not at all this is all your fault none of this would have happened if only you didn't make me attack the maid!""Don't you think attack is a huge word to use for self-defense!"I hissed."You know I only gave you a taste of what you have always wanted! And my did you love it! Tell me didn't you love what we did to the maid?""What do you mean by us? It was you all along. I never wanted to attack the maid you pushed me!""You still haven't answered my question? Did you like no love what we did to the maid or not?" Georgia asked as she plundered around the room."I did
Alaric’s POVAlana’s disappointment is all I can see even when I close my eyes. She looked too broken for someone guilty. The room felt stifling as I paced back and forth finally pausing in front of the mirror. My reflection betrayed the internal wars I was losing. Lines crept up on my forehead and they deepened with each second as I kept on asking the beast in the mirror, “What did you just do to Alana?”I deep and loud sigh escaped from my lips as I pounced on a couch massaging my temples.“What did you just do Alaric?” I groaned out loud. My fingers raked my head subconsciously as stared at the ceiling trying to arrange my thoughts into the right shelf. “You just had to do it,” I muttered to myself, an attempt in an attempt to reassure myself that I made a good decision looking at the circumstances on the ground. “She crossed a line, and you had to maintain justice and order. ”I shook my head and picked up a book from the table.“Did she deserve it?” The little voice in my head
Ava's povWith my face bent to the floor, the only thing I could see was Alaric's feet. It suddenly became hard for me to breathe. I gasped for air because Alaric had just let go of my neck. He was this close to strangling me to death and it's all because of that thing Alana.My coughing grew louder as I tried to regain my stamina. My vision had become very blurry and a sharp pain had developed at the side of my head. I still couldn't believe that Alaric could do this to me! I needed to leave immediately!"Ava I'm sor...!" Alaric stammered as he apologized as soon as he saw me gasping got air. He tried to reach out to me but I had pushed him away."Don't touch me!" I yelled furiously as I covered my body with the fabric on the floor.Not this time! I wasn't having it! He just tried to kill me and only for him to apologize after he almost succeeded! And for what because I stood up to him for taking sides with that thing Alana! This only proves my point Alana is after my man!I hissed l
Alana’s POVI curled myself up in a corner of my room, staring at a room and luxury I never asked for. I laughed at myself. At the orphanage, they were all so jealous I was coming here and I felt on top of the world. This place is nothing but evil and unfairness.I am in a prison.“Ha!” I cried out in frustration but to who? The creepy dolls I hid behind the door. Oh… I remember the crazy person that has been pulling at my hair all day.What could I have possibly done wrong?“Please stop. Let’s talk it out. If I made a mistake I’d change please Ava. “ I pleaded shaking my head from side to side and running, more like crawling away for my dear hair.“Do not ever say my name with that filthy mouth of yours. Never.” She roared looking like some witch.I glanced nervously at the closed door, my heart was an inch away from leaping out of my chest. Someone, Anyone… please help.“Please, please mi Lady… please don’t come any close again, please…. Please. Ha!“ She threw a small table mirror
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