ALEX'S POV:
My wolf howled in anger and pain as I stared at her daring face.She picked up her bucket and arrange her clothes in them. Without sparing me a glance,she walked past me.This lowly omega wouldn't stop surprising me. Did she just reject me, ignored me and walk past me?"Stop there", I yelled in a loud voice and she stopped on her tracks.I started walking towards her with slow steps.ROSE'S POV:My heart beat increased in it's pace as I heard his footsteps behind me."I shouldn't be scared, right?. I know he would not want me as his mate too so I helped the both of us", I thought and I got my courage back.I turned towards him immediately and we bumped into each other, my bossom pressing against his chest.I was uncomfortable with the closeness, I stepped back but he grabbed my neck tightly and he made me stare into his eyes which were burning like fire."Who do you think you are to reject me?", he asked."I only did what normal werewolves do,I rejected you because I don't want you as my mate", I replied him and his grip on my neck tightened.I tried hard to catch my breathe."I see, why don't you want me?every shewolf in this kingdom wants me but why is yours different?,do you just want to show me how disrespectful and miserable you are?",he said to me."Every woman might want you like you think but I am not every woman, I am Rose King and I don't want you as my mate so let go of me and accept my rejection", I said to him in a clear voice and he let go of me pushing me and I staggered before gaining my balance."How dare you look me in the eye? lowly fool,where is the alpha of this pack?", he questioned. And my uncle who was among the people watching the drama between us came immediately."Greetings to the supreme Alpha king of Atlantis Kingdom", my uncle Damon said bowing his head.I bent my head immediately,I needed no one to tell me that I was in big trouble. He would surely gang up with his wife and kids to deal with me.I don't know why the moon goddess has to gift me with a mate like this man.If only I was mated with a kind person,I would have escaped from this cruel people."I guess this lowly omega is from your pack", Alex inquired and Damon nodded."You are right", Damon replied."I want to take her with me,from today onwards she will serve in my pack as a slave so she can be disciplined",Alex said to him and I gulped down my saliva. This shouldn't happen.I turned to Uncle Damon immediately giving him a pleading stare but he turned his face away from me, facing Alex."Do as you please with her, supreme Alpha", he said and I sighed.My worst nightmare has come to pass. I don't think I can bear this suffering anymore. Is this how my life will end up?.***"Lick my shoes", I heard him say.Wait a minute, What did I just hear him say?, did I hear him right?.My gaze went to his face which was void of no emotions then to his shoes then again back to his face."Lick my shoes", he repeated in a cold voice.My face turned pale instantly,how can someone be so cruel to tell his fellow being to lick his shoes?"I am sorry for bumping into you but I can't do what you asked of me",I said to him.I could hear the whispers and murmurs of the people gathered."Are you sure she is okay?”."How can she talk to the supreme Alpha like this?"."She is just an omega"."I bet she won't come out of this alive".They kept on murmuring.At this point,all I wanted to do was close my ears.I know that people will see me as crazy because of the way I acted towards the supreme Alpha who was feared but the truth is that I don't fear him.I see him as a wicked being whom I didn't want to have anything to do with.He waved his hands and before I knew what was happening,I was forced on my knees.I struggled but my efforts were useless.That was when I realized that his men were holding me in place."I want this lowly omega to lick my shoe dry", he ordered and my eyes popped open."Consider it done Alpha", I heard them reply and before I knew what was going on,my hair was grabbed,I was forced down on my knees and my head pushed down to his feet.They pushed my face on his shoe,I struggled with them as I didn't want to lick his shoe.One of the men grabbed my hair tightly and I felt an excruciating pain. He raised my face up to face him before landing a heavy slap on my cheeks which made me think I was deaf already."Stop being stubborn and do what was asked of you", the huge man said to me in a hoarse voice, making me realize that I wasn't deaf yet because I heard him clearly."I'd rather get killed than lick his shoe",I stated."You stubborn lowly omega,I see that you were not taught discipline in this pack,no one rejects the supreme Alpha's request,you will become humble after I deal with you today", he cursed, slapping me on my face."Hold her", he ordered the other men and they grabbed me, positioning me to lie down on the ground.A silver whip was brought to him and he started whipping my body."Will you lick the supreme Alpha's shoes?", he asked while whipping me.The pain I felt now was unbearable,my dress was torn from the whipping and blood was dripping out from the wounds caused by the whip.I bit my lips as I tried hard to control the tears welling up in my eyes.This physical pain I am feeling now is nothing compared to the emotional pain I felt when my father was executed years ago.I would rather get killed by this whip than lick the shoes of the man who was the one that passed the death judgment on my father."Will you lick the feet of the supreme Alpha?", I heard the man ask again."I'd rather die,"I said."What a stubborn dog!",he cursed before continuing with his whipping.He increased the strength he was using on me to three times. I felt like my whole body was dipped inside pepper and then thrown into a pit of fire.The tears I was holding for a long time now rolled down my cheeks and I felt my vision getting blurry.Is this how I was going to die?After so many years of living,I couldn't do anything to bring my father justice for his death. I couldn't achieve anything. I guess this is the end for me."Enough", I heard Alex's deep voice."Foolish", was the last word I heard him say before there was total black out.Rose's POV. As soon as I opened my eyes,I was greeted with total darkness. The incident that happened between supreme Alpha Alex and I rushed into my head.I remembered passing out in the process of his men whipping me, maybe I was still unconscious because that's the only explanation for this darkness and emptiness. I pinched myself and I realized that I was awake. It was so dark here that I couldn't see even a tiny ray of light. I wondered where I was,maybe I was in hell. "Hello", my faint voice echoed and there was no response. I tried standing up but the pain I felt when I was being whipped was still there. I bit my lips and closed my eyes,all I wanted was to escape from this darkness and the pain I was feeling right now. *** I opened my eyes again and I was greeted with the same darkness, nothing changed. I Wonder how long I have been here. I felt very weak,hungry and thirsty. This was the normal routine for me now, waking up and sleeping after realizing that I was still in
Brenda’s POV:I grinned my eyes in hot jealousy, "How could that be?”, I asked out of curiosity. “How do I know, I'm not the moon goddess”, Hailey chips in as she breaths out.” "Well she isn't that lucky though, because Alex will make her life a living hell”... Hailey added.Lisa stood in akimbo, still can't believe what her ears have heard, she was born and bred with the deep hatred from her mother for her cousin sister is unwavering. She had always got it in her whereas Hailey is unlike her though blood is blood, they always support each other when it comes to a primary subject.I, in between little discussion and the shocking news Hailey broadcasted, “you know what? there have never been good news from you to me, always bad ones”, I slam Hailey in discomfort. “Ouch! Sorry sweetheart, you know, that hurts”, Hailey said while she makes a hand gesture to her chest pretending her heart pains then chuckles...“Silly girl, why are you even here?. Won't you go to your lowly mate”, Lisa
Rose’s POV:On Saturday morning at Alpha Alex Fernando's mansion/palace, the kitchen personnels are doing great work with the breakfast meal they are cooking. As the strong aroma escapes the kitchen chimney, just the perception of it's smell would get you hungry and your stomach running. I’m awake, looking pale and down. I haven’t healed completely yet, I try to get up by myself but rather, I fell off the sick bed ah! I yelled. The guard heard me and called for the physician and they both helped me up… So weak, I'm so underwhelmed with myself. I have nothing left to desire but the burning rage and vengeance in me,don't know how my fate twisted to be such a dilemma,so difficult to get control of it, I have only wished for things and never get to own them since my father got betrayed and killed. He was the only true love I had in this world…I got carried and laid on the bed with these thoughts running through my mind,my eyes filled with tears as a tiny tear drops roll down from my left
Alpha Damon’s POV:On a rusty evening in my park “Blue Moon Park” , feets thumping on rocks beside the river, the maid servants are washing fabrics of my family. The wave sound from the river is so calm and refreshing. Inside my household, you hear basins, plates, silver cups clattering as they are been washed for dinner. Everybody was about their duties. Meanwhile, almost half the blue moon pack were dragging me by the neck on concerns about drought they are currently suffering from. Some even engage in fight over water...There's been issue of water scarcity in some parts of the blue moon community. Though it haven't affected my very own water source, I felt too rest assured about it. "We need help, we could barely see water to cook nor bath”, the people’s complaints sounded outside my residential area. More could lead to a full demonstration… Now people, in different clans and ranks, have gathered so they held a council meeting to find solutions. Messengers who were sent to
Alpha King Alex POV: As the sun began to rise on a warm summer morning, the maid made her way up the grand staircase of the grand estate. She had a tray of food in her hands and a purpose in her step. I, Alpha king Alex Fernando of Crescent Moon pack and Atlantic Kingdom. I had requested his breakfast be brought to his room. The maid approached the door and knocked softly before entering. My room was grand and luxurious, with high ceilings and ornate furnishings. I was just coming out from the bathroom, cleaning himself up. Every girl would love to have a glance at my body but you dare not because if you get caught by me, that day you'll be damned. So the maid respectfully for her dear life looked away with immediate effect. "Good morning, the great Alpha king”, the maid greeted as she placed the tray of food on the table and left frightened…on her way down she bumped into the physician."Oh sorry good morning!”, She greeted. "Why are you trembling?”,Keep calm, the old physician
Rose's POV:I'm experiencing a range of emotions and physical sensation. I'm confined in this space, it's small and cramped. I shouted and yelled in discomfort with the small strength left in me. Seems no one was able to to feel for me or notice me. (scoffs) I continued yelling for help, the door opened and the lycan guard came in with the other standing by. Alex had ordered them to stay at the door, and made sure there was no food again for me. I beckoned to the guard for water but instead he made a gesture by slicing his hands through his neck…are you giving me a death wish? I questioned. Without reply he locked the door on me. They are so mean, I guess one language they could answer was to “kill or fight”. I had watched my father train his soldiers too but they weren't this unfriendly with ugly and hard rocked face. ****(Breathing unevenly) It's the second day of me being locked,lying down helplessly. And so thirsty…I'm hungry and I can sense emptiness in my stomach. There
Rose’s POV:An hour later on a Sunday, the man in black cloak became the talk of the town. And the traveler had arrived his destination with a purpose. "Oh my savior! My Queen. There is this man I encountered on my way here. He's defeated a hulking brute, twice his size. He had this unorthodox fighting style and wasn't afraid even an inch, I'm very happy he saved me from that stupid big wolf. I really hope to repay him one day”,the traveler smiled foolishly while telling Lebotha. "I can't make head nor tail of what you just said”, Lebotha said with curiosity. "Uh I don't have time for playing around, tell me what I want to hear”,Lebotha added. However, what disinterests anyone been told but did not witness the story, was the man's non-entity. No one recognizes nor knows where he is from. Even his face was not visible. Afterwards, the traveler kept a straight face reaching closer to Lebotha to report to her the latest on Rose's situation under the Alpha king's household."Well m
Brenda’s POV:The sound of shattering glass echoed through the room as the cup of glasses fell from the maid's gold color tray and crashed onto the floor right before my feet. The pieces scattered in every direction, creating a dangerous minefield of sharp shards. "Hey, watch your steps clumsy moron!”, I shunned as I gave the maid a sounding slap,the maid felt shocked and disoriented as the pain set in.The other maids stood frozen in shock, watching as the mess unfolded before their eyes. They are surprised, I wasn't one to be this frigib. They knew their colleague should have been more careful, but it was too late now. "What are you all standing there looking at?”, I yelled. They knew they would have to clean up the mess and that it would take time and effort to do so. Then my father comes in, his lovely daughter has been waiting and while the maid cleans up, me and my father switch to another room for some talk. For one second, I could not let Alpha Alex off my head. I repla
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Rose’s POV:Five years have passed. I watch my son Jeremy play in the sand, giggling as Glenda and Daphne act as his aunties and George as one of his uncles. I sit on the porch remembering Alex, Jeremy's father and Charles, his kind uncle. I don't know what the future holds but I chose peace. "When you choose peace, be ready to say a lot of goodbyes," I often think.Jeremy looks at me, smiling. Then his eyes turn from blue to bright green. I gasp in shock. "Come here, Jeremy," I call to my little son. "You're safe under my love," I whisper. Alex is a lycan and I am half werewolf, half witch. The prophecy has long passed, yet here sits a child of two worlds. Jeremy cuddles close. I stroke his hair, thinking of the journey that brought us here. I thought I was fleeing my past, but it followed me in this precious child. Glenda comes to the porch. "All okay, Rose?" she asks, looking from me to Jeremy. I smile. "More than okay. This is where I'm meant to be."She hugs us both. "Family
George POV:I had made camp for the night and was sitting by the fire when I heard a sound in the bushes. I saw a frazzled young woman had collapsed unconscious. As I reached her, a lunar birthmark shone luminously on her back - this must be the girl I've sought for so long, the prophecy told of! I turned her over and gasped. "Isn't this Alpha King Alex's mate?" I hesitated, unsure what to do. But as I tried to leave, she grabbed my hand weakly and pleaded, "Please help me." I could not leave her so I took her in, building up the fire. When she awoke, I gave her food and water. The next day we set off towards Hazelwood together. As we walked, I felt honored to be helping fulfill the prophecy at last. Soon we came to a junction where my friends Glenda and Daphne greeted us. "George, still don't know the safest route to Hazelwood I see!" Glenda joked. "Very funny," I replied. "This is Rose. Rose, these witches will help guide us home." Daphne smiled warmly at Rose. "You're safe w
"Rose?" Charles whispered, stepping out of the shadows.I breathed a sigh of relief. "Thank God you're here," I whispered back. "I was starting to worry that you wouldn't make it.""Calm down, Rose," Charles said in a comforting voice. "We must leave quickly now." Charles led me to the mysterious hidden door and handed me a book he wrote about our family. "I will make sure to tell my unborn child about you,his Uncle," I vowed through tears. "Will you return?" Charles asked, his voice filled with emotion. "I'll make sure my unborn child knows his roots and father," I sobbed hard, thanking Charles for his love and care. "You must go now, Alex will be back from hunting soon," Charles said as we said our goodbyes, hoping we would meet again.I followed the secret passageway that Charles showed me, escaping from Alex's castle at last. Every minute I stayed was a minute too long, carrying Alex's cub but treated so cruelly. As I hurried through the passage, I rubbed my still-flat belly
Rose’s POV:"The biggest coward of a man is to awaken the love of a woman without the intention of loving her.”After a week. The cold floor felt harsh against my knees as I scrubbed the chambers floor. My stomach churned again as a wave of nausea hit me. I swallowed hard, resisting the urge to vomit. I had to hide this from Alex, I didn't know how he would react. He had been so distant this past week, barely looking at me let alone touching me. The tender love I thought was blossoming between us seemed to be fading away. Hot tears rolled down my cheeks and I wiped them away angrily. What did I expect? I was just a slave, a plaything for him to use as he pleased. But I had started to hope for more. I thought he cared for me. Now I felt like a fool.My mind was troubled with dark thoughts as I worked. If things continued this way, I would have to find a way to escape. I couldn't bear much more of this. I needed to speak with the old physician, the only friend I had here. We hadn't ta
Alex’s POV:I had to go to my older brother Charles and tell him about Rose. It was difficult to admit, but I had to confess that she was the one. The prophecy was real. I stormed into Charles’s study, fuming with anger. “Why didn’t you tell me about Rose? That she is the one the prophecy foretold? I have fallen for the enemy!” Charles looked up calmly from his book. “I wanted you to find love, brother. Rose is special, she is your soulmate.”“She is meant to destroy me!” I slammed my fist on the table. “This is my life at stake. My kingdom. And you see me as the tyrant Alpha King that needs to be overthrown?”Charles sighed. “The kingdom needs change, Alex. Peace. Someone like Rose could help you become a better leader. A better man.” “I rule Atlantic with force to keep order. There is no room for peace,” I growled. “There has been no peace since you divided the packs. Became king after Josiah's treason. Mother would not have wanted this life for you, Alex."I glared at Charles.
George packed his bag slowly, lost in thought. Three weeks and he would be gone from this place. The events of the Christmas party played over and over in his mind. He had stayed quiet, not wanting to draw attention to himself. But now he knew it was time to leave. He had come back to Atlantic for one reason - to find the lunar girl, the prophecy girl. Yet after all this time, he was no closer to the truth. Meanwhile, those accused of crimes were being punished without mercy. Alex's werewolves terrified him. Part of him still wanted to fulfill the task he had been given. But the risk seemed too great now. Better to return to Hazelwood and the simple life he knew there. His hand touched the old coin in his pocket, the one that was supposedly tied to the lunar girl's destiny. He had held onto it all this time, a symbol of the mission. But now, it felt heavier somehow. A reminder of a duty abandoned. He sighed and zipped his bag shut. Three weeks and he would be gone, returning
Rose’s POV:I left the party and went outside for some space. I sat down with my wine, frustrated. After a few minutes, I noticed a small box carefully placed next to my seat. I picked it up and untied it. Inside was a card that said "Happy Birthday little sis." I was stunned. Could it be from the brother I thought was gone? I looked around to make sure no one was watching and opened the card. "You've grown up to be so pretty, stay happy. I'm watching over you little sis," it said. Tears streamed down my cheeks. When I looked up, I caught a glimpse of a figure in the distance fading into the night - it was the black cloak person who had helped me before. Could it be my brother? I blamed myself for not realizing it sooner. Just the other night, I had stood close to him..."Rose!" Lebotha called harshly, walking over with her daughter Lisa. I quickly wiped my tears and stood up tall. I was not the girl Lebotha used to bully.As things were about to get heated, Alpha King Alex appeare
Rose POV:I took a deep breath and looked around at my surroundings. The castle was truly beautiful, though its beauty could not chase away all my doubts. Alex's words and gifts were kind, but I still wondered if he truly understood the pain he had caused me. As I wandered the hallways, I saw Alex approaching with a smile. "Good morning, Rose. I hope you are settling in well."I replied politely,"Good morning, Alpha. Thank you for your hospitality."He chuckled."Please, call me Alex when we're alone. There is no need for such formality between us." I nodded slowly. Over the next two days, Alex showed me great kindness. We took walks in the castle gardens and he told me stories of his childhood. Alex even arranged for us to ride the royal horses out on the trails surrounding the castle.As we rode side by side, Alex's horse came closer to mine."You look radiant today, Rose. I love seeing you smile." I could feel my face flush, but I tried to remain guarded. "Thank you, but do you trul