"5"

“How am I going to sign this contract?” I asked, eyeing the blade she offered me.

“You’re asking too many questions, Yael. Just make a small cut on your hand and drop it on the paper.” Ahbaya teased.

I looked at her with wide unblinking eyes, dubious about her words. “But I’m an omega. Omegas don’t do contracts, Ahbaya.”

“You’re making a contract with an Alpha, and mind you, I’m the queen.” Was her firm reply. “I overrule any rules, making your contract with me valid.”

I frowned. "Fine."

I stared at the dagger Ahbaya offered to cut my palm, and through my blood the bond is sealed. But before cutting my flesh, I stared at the scroll for a couple of seconds, contemplating if I should or not. I wondered ‘what would happen if I tore this piece of shit right in front of her eyes.

Would she kill me?’

The contract Ahbaya had offered somehow changed my outlook on life.

She said she had the scroll prepared for a long time. And I am not the first who has received it.

And one of the conditions is that I would never tell a soul about her. Nor can I mention her name publicly. If I did, then she’d hunt me down, kill me and wipe my existence from history. And she’d also go after my family.

And as I stared at Ahbaya's back as she entered the bathroom I noticed all the scars and all the birthmarks on her back. Also, she took me to the Castle. How did she do it? Well, she asked me to transform into a dog — and told everyone in the gate that I was her pet.

No one dared to ask nor pry after that.

It did not take time for me to realize the predicament I was in.

Apparently, once a single drop of my blood stained the scroll — I’m giving her all of me. The other things imprinted on the scroll were nothing too illegal. Meaning she could tell me to stay, sit, fuck, breathe and eat and all I could say was ‘woof-woof.’

Plus, whenever we have sex, we’re going to do it in the secret room on the back of her mansion. And the thing is, I am not the only one. Apparently, my schedule is ‘Monday and Thursday’, it made me curious who own the other days... not that I want to pry. But a part of me was curious, wanted to know what are the qualification Ahbaya sought.

As I cut my palm using the blade she offered me, I watch the blood drip on the contract. And the fresh stain was solid proof that I accepted her offer.

Right now, I was sitting on the side of the bed and there was nothing else covering my body but the thin white sheets. I breathed in deeply and slowly shook my head.

Why did I agree? As I’ve said, something in me changed the moment she sucked my dick in my apartment.

Really, it was so good it was life changing.

But seriously, even I myself am baffled by this. Maybe that is the question that I will not be able to answer. Maybe someday I will, but for now… I’m just going with the flow.

It's my first time seeing this place and I admit, it amazes me entirely.

I have lived on my own since Yanzy got married to Gauge, and I could barely survive and make ends meet if a cougar booked me constantly for days. Seeing the inside of the Castle for the first time made me wonder what it’s like to be born with a golden spoon handed out to you from the get-go.

How much will I get? It says here, it depends on my performance.

I just smiled while shaking my head at the stupidity that is happening in my life. Because… really, why did she choose me? Why me? I’ve already asked her once, but somehow… I cannot bring myself to do it again. Maybe because unconsciously, I’m afraid she’ll change her mind.

Sow asked me why accepted to be a slave. It seems like Ahbaya has this hold on my wolf, he kind of adores her. And I answered, “It’s for the money.”

The idea is stupid and superficial but it’s money that I need. And there’s something inside of me that has always wanted to know what’s on the other side — luxury. So, in some aspects… I’m probably the same as Ahbaya.

She wanted my body, then I’d let her have all of me.

I agreed to let her kiss every part of me she wanted to kiss and lick what she wanted to taste. I allowed her to touch what she wanted to touch and bite anywhere she liked or craved. I let her mark my skin. And as she did, I could feel her fangs sink in.

"Yael."

I heard her call my name, and my stupid inner musing and regrets stopped for a moment. Ahbaya was leaning against the door frame of the bathroom door, and she was wearing nothing but a white robe, and the tie was loosely wrapped around her body. If I peered my head at the right angle, I could see her nipples if I wanted to. .

Somehow, it made me wonder why I’m feeling a bit shy since I’ve already seen what’s under that white towel. I looked down and bit my lip, hoping she would not notice my embarrassment.

She walked towards the wicket basket which I thought was empty, then she began to grab a white shirt and black shorts.

"Aren't you going to take a bath?" She asked as she put on the shirt, the towel dropped on the floor and pooled on her ankles.

I stood up and picked up my clothes scattered on the foot of the bed. Well shit, the underwear has cum stains… great. I whined to myself as I let out a scowl. I should’ve bought an extra pair.

Disgusted, but I know that there’s no time. And I don’t have any choice but to wear it again. I was close to pulling up my pants when I noticed that she was already standing close to me. "I would like to, but I’m not used to showering with clients, Ahbaya.”

And yes, we’re calling each other on a first name basis now. I wanted to call her ‘Your highness or my Alpha’ like the others, but she hated it. Also, we bonded for a bit. Or maybe because I am now feeling a special connection with her since she marked me, I guess.

I mean, maybe even though the moon goddess isn’t looking after the Northern Kingdom, a mark must still mean something, right?

Ahbaya smirked, then she kicked off the towel that pulled on her ankles. "That's okay. I like it that way… I can smell myself on you." She whispered to my ear before she tried to wrap her arms around my neck and pull me in closer for a kiss. “It’s kind of turning me on.”

Her action made me frown a bit. I grabbed her face and slightly pushed her away. “Nope. You’ve already drained every last drop, Ahbaya.”

She laughed out loud as if I was still horsing around. "Funny, while you're fucking me at your shabby apartment, you told me you'd take me to heaven. You only took me halfway there." Damn her and her dark sense of humor. Did I mention she’s amused with someone else’s pain and torment?

She’s like the devil herself, and she’s borderline insane, truth be told.

I can’t wait to go home. Well, for the last time. Just to get my stuff from my place.

"Let's go now while my Beta and Gammas are still in the brothel." She put her arm around my own then dragged me out of the room. We passed a few halls and then we were out of the Castle of the Hybrids.

Again, just because she wanted to torture me, Ahbaya showed me the leash, a sign she wanted me to shift into Sow.

“I fucking loathe you.” I hissed at her as I shifted, making her laugh.

After I shifted, Ahbaya placed the leash on my neck and we began to walk out of the Castle. And as we walked past the remaining guards, I knew that there’s simply no turning back, so I looked up to Ahbaya and began to communicate with her through the connection, “Ahbaya…”

“What?” She glanced at me partially before looking back at the guards with a smile. “What is it, my little wolf?”

“Seriously, do you have a dog fetish or something?” I asked casually. “Because if you do, I can shift into Sow and fuck you doggy style.”

Ahbaya laughed loudly, muffling her laughter with the back of her hand before glaring at me uttering disbelief, “I would like too, but your wolf is so scared of me he can’t even communicate with me.” She said my name with a rather silly tone, nodding her head from left to right, teasing me. “If he was brave enough, maybe I’d let you fuck me doggy style. But since he’s not, then he’ll remain as my walking dog.”

I snorted, somehow, I find it hard to believe it. But since I don’t want to experience being pressed against the wall with her huge paw against my neck, I bit my tongue and accepted her answer. “I see…”, I paused looking at her only to see her giggling nonstop. “...then why are you laughing? What’s so funny?”

“Nothing, is there anything to laugh about?” Ahbaya mused, clearly enjoying this, “Is my little pup nervous?”

“Why would I be? Shouldn’t you be the one who’s nervous? Walking with an omega like this…” I said then rolled my eyes at her and suddenly felt the urge to smoke.

Ahbaya became silent. As soon as we arrived at my apartment, I shifted so fast I could hear my shoulders pop into place. I ran inside my apartment, grabbed my bag and searched for the box of cigarettes I hid somewhere. She saw what I was doing and asked.

“What are you up to?”

Instead of answering, I showed her the box of cigarettes and lighter. “Want some?” I offered with an arrogant smile.

And when I saw how displeased she was, I gave myself a pat on the shoulder. Finally, I discovered something that might get on her nerves.

“Once I see you smoking in the Castle, I’ll shove that whole box of cigarettes in your mouth..” She said with a frown.

I smiled as I lit the cigarette, the butt clipped between my lips. “Yes, my Queen.”