~Jessica~ “I didn’t know you guys went out together … and alone, I also wanted to get some things.” She muttered, putting on a smile I could always see through. And how she thought that was the best thing to say to welcome her “precious Tan”. I didn't even bother and just faked a smile when she looked up at me after looking at the bags I was holding like she wanted to see what was inside it. “Jessica just needed some supplies, I can have Sebastian take you there if it’s urgent.” Tristan answered politely and I hated it, I wouldn’t lie. She smiled more, going on to act all cutesy. “I mean I could have helped out since it was a girly matter.” Her eyes looked intently at Tristan, as she folded her hands and tilted her head to the side to show off her smile more. Tsk… how can he not see that she’s trying to look cute and he’s even smiling back at her? I thought he likely only talked to me calmly recently but he must have been doing this with her befo
~Tristan~ “It didn’t go well? You look gloomy?” He doesn’t fucking read the room and I give him the stare to tell him to shut it before I do it for him. “Ohh sorry boss. Trouble in paradise?” He still asked, a small smile on his lips. “Really Sebastian? And why is there a stupid smile on your face when you can likely guess what happened.” I asked, giving him all my attention as he probably wanted. I gave him the eye, wanting steadily for my answer. “Ohh sorry boss. No smile there, just a slip of tong…” he said and stood halfway realizing what he was saying. “No say it.. a slip of tongue for your damn annoying smile?” He barked out furiously. Letting off steaming as I hadn’t said anything since I left Jessica. I was damn angry that she switched up so fast with me. I so did see that look on her face, I wasn’t too sure but I could never miss that look. There wasn’t anything to justify that so I knew for a fact that she was highly jealous lik
~Jessica~ It was dinner time and the hell I used all of that time between to think on if he was really pissed and also why I should only feel hatred and anger. It was a messy time and sitting here with everyone else made me know so damn well that I didn’t want it to be so quiet like it was right now. I wanted him to say something that would annoy me the hell out and then I’ll have to reply to him and the endless journey continues. Evie even already took my seat, definitely prepared and waited for this moment as she was here before Gianna could call me down to eat. The maids were done serving the food and as expected Evie spoke first. “I joined them in preparing your favorite dish , does it taste nice?” She asked, her voice traveling through the room like she was trying to make the full house hear that she practically made the food. He looked up at her and smiled a little, switching back quickly to how serious he looked when he walked in. He and S
~JESSICA POV~Chaos. That's all I see.One minute I'm smiling, beaming like every werewolf on their eighteenth birthday. The next, my white dress is stained with my older brother's blood. He's been impaled by a sword, his lifeless body sprawled on the floor.The room is a gruesome scene. Bodies lie motionless in pools of their own blood, screams echoing off the walls. Pleading screams, war cries, angry shouts, and ferocious growls of clashing wolves.I choke back a sob. "N...no."Tears stream down my face as my heart races. I'm crying, screaming for help, but it's not enough. I'm holding my brother's lifeless body, and the reality is crushing me!Suddenly, a glimmer of hope flickers to life within me. "Uncle."My pack has been under my uncle's leadership since I was 12, after rogues brutally killed my father during a hunt. My uncle is a fair, strong leader who's always prioritized peace. But since this attack began, I haven't seen him anywhere. I must find him.I can only hope my sibl
~JESSICA POV~Cold water splashes over me, jolting me awake from a vivid nightmare. I scream as my body struggles to adjust to the shocking chill. I'm in a dark, unfamiliar room with only a sliver of light seeping through the window above. And right in front of me, a familiar face stares back – Alpha Tristan. His presence confirms that my nightmare was all too real."Again," Tristan mutters, his large frame leaning against the doorway, his eyes fixed intently on me.The towering man with a scar on his face approaches me, carrying another bucket of ice water. He splashes it over me violently, and I try to move, my body stiffening in shock. "Ugh...!" I suppress a scream, but it's a struggle. I'm bound to the chair with ropes wrapped tightly around my stomach!Tristan's dark eyes roam over me with intensity. "Leave," he orders the man, who bows and exits immediately. "Hmm." Tristan strides towards me, his fingers closing around my chin like a vice. "Normally, I wouldn't bother to watc
~JESSICA POV~Tristan exits without another word, leaving behind the suffocating weight of his menacing presence. I'm still shivering, my breathing ragged, as the guard who doused me with ice water enters the room. He unties me, his grip on my arm like a trap, and pulls me out of the room.We head towards the servants' quarters, where the omega maids live. A wave of despair washes over me. This can't be happening. I'm an alpha wolf, reduced to nothing. Complete nothing. And I'm powerless to change it.As I'm escorted past the omega maids, I hear their laughter and giggles. The sound grates on my nerves, a harsh reminder of my new life. "Move." The guard's grip on my arm tightens, propelling me forward, as I'm forced to confront this new, humiliating reality.My heart pounds wildly with anxiety, and I'm sure the others can hear it. I take a deep breath, trying to calm myself. The guard leads me to a woman with a distinctive mole on her chin. Clearly, the head maid."This is Gianna, th
Chapter fourTRISTAN POV"Are you being serious right now?" my Beta, Sebastian, asks, staring at me like I've lost my mind."Yes, actually," I reply, blinking at him slowly. "Do I usually joke?"Sebastian sighs deeply in defeat. "Fine." He yanks out a file from his suitcase and hands it to me. "This has everything: her birth certificate, baby pictures, everything I could get my hands on."A small smile plays on my lips as I open the file, scanning the documents that hold every relevant detail about my mate, Jessica Ambrose. "Her blood type is a perfect match for mine." I chuckle, amused, and sense Sebastian's disapproving gaze on me, even though I'm not looking at him.As I flip through the file, I pause at a baby picture of my mate, Jessica. She's perched on her father's shoulders, Darren Ambrose, and looks about two years old. She's inherited his brunette hair and green eyes. I recall the well-known story of how Darren was killed by rogues years ago, making Richard the next Alpha.A
~JESSICA POV~ I've never wanted to kill someone as much as I do right now, but my mind is a jumbled mess. Tristan's kissing me, his lips pressed against mine, refusing to back down even though I'm not reciprocating. The mate bond is crippling my ability to think straight. Tears fill my eyes as I feel myself losing control. Tristan nibbles on my lower lip, sucking slowly. His kiss is hard, demanding, and hungry, leaving me breathless. "N...no!" I manage to whisper, grabbing his shoulder with one hand and a fistful of his shirt with the other. But I'm helpless against his invasion. His tongue slips between my lips, claiming my mouth. His hand at my waist slides around to my back, gripping my dress tightly. Tristan's kiss is consuming, leaving me clinging to him desperately as I struggle to breathe, to think. The only thing I can process is how expertly he's claiming my mouth. His lips, his tongue, every touch sends heat coursing through me, gathering in my abdomen, making my co
~Jessica~ It was dinner time and the hell I used all of that time between to think on if he was really pissed and also why I should only feel hatred and anger. It was a messy time and sitting here with everyone else made me know so damn well that I didn’t want it to be so quiet like it was right now. I wanted him to say something that would annoy me the hell out and then I’ll have to reply to him and the endless journey continues. Evie even already took my seat, definitely prepared and waited for this moment as she was here before Gianna could call me down to eat. The maids were done serving the food and as expected Evie spoke first. “I joined them in preparing your favorite dish , does it taste nice?” She asked, her voice traveling through the room like she was trying to make the full house hear that she practically made the food. He looked up at her and smiled a little, switching back quickly to how serious he looked when he walked in. He and S
~Tristan~ “It didn’t go well? You look gloomy?” He doesn’t fucking read the room and I give him the stare to tell him to shut it before I do it for him. “Ohh sorry boss. Trouble in paradise?” He still asked, a small smile on his lips. “Really Sebastian? And why is there a stupid smile on your face when you can likely guess what happened.” I asked, giving him all my attention as he probably wanted. I gave him the eye, wanting steadily for my answer. “Ohh sorry boss. No smile there, just a slip of tong…” he said and stood halfway realizing what he was saying. “No say it.. a slip of tongue for your damn annoying smile?” He barked out furiously. Letting off steaming as I hadn’t said anything since I left Jessica. I was damn angry that she switched up so fast with me. I so did see that look on her face, I wasn’t too sure but I could never miss that look. There wasn’t anything to justify that so I knew for a fact that she was highly jealous lik
~Jessica~ “I didn’t know you guys went out together … and alone, I also wanted to get some things.” She muttered, putting on a smile I could always see through. And how she thought that was the best thing to say to welcome her “precious Tan”. I didn't even bother and just faked a smile when she looked up at me after looking at the bags I was holding like she wanted to see what was inside it. “Jessica just needed some supplies, I can have Sebastian take you there if it’s urgent.” Tristan answered politely and I hated it, I wouldn’t lie. She smiled more, going on to act all cutesy. “I mean I could have helped out since it was a girly matter.” Her eyes looked intently at Tristan, as she folded her hands and tilted her head to the side to show off her smile more. Tsk… how can he not see that she’s trying to look cute and he’s even smiling back at her? I thought he likely only talked to me calmly recently but he must have been doing this with her befo
~Tristan~ “What did you say happened again?” I just wanted to guess I didn’t hear him properly at first but who was I kidding? This matter was definitely more serious than Tristan was taking it to be. “Beta Sebastian I’m very sure of this, someone sneaked in and attempted to steal the map of all packs and when caught he pleaded that he should be forgiven, that alpha Tristan forced him to do it.” He sounded so serious through the phone, damn he was serious because this wasn’t a joke. “Did you have a good look at him?” I asked, wanting extra details before I reported this. This was moving too fast, they definitely are going for the throne. “Yes Beta, it wasn’t our men of course but I also couldn’t recognize his face from anywhere.” He said, sounding so very sure. Of course I knew it wasn’t one of us. We would never even send someone that would be caught to steal something as important as that. We weren’t that frail but asides that why would we eve
~Jessica~ The atmosphere around was thick and heavy, i was the one supposed to be mad and very angry, but somehow he was too. He didn’t say anything till we got to a different location. Well .. not like I knew places but it was a different mall from the one Sebastian took me to for clothes. I just walked behind him, my face down as I wasn’t interested in being here. I was forced to be here so I’m just going to be as fast I can then get the h*ll out of here when I can. “I’m not your bodyguard, so don't walk behind me.” He finally said something, his voice coded and not giving any emotion in it. I didn't even argue it and took more quicker steps and walked a little ahead of him and then continued my normal walking. “Are you kidding me or is this a joke? Which one Jessica” He called out my name a little too loud because I noticed a ton of people turned to look at us. “Shit shit! Did you really have to do that?” I asked, stopping to look back at him.
~Tristan~ “Are you sure you don’t want me to come along? I mean we both know how she can be.” Sebastian stood outside with me. Suggesting he came along with me, standing and talking through the window I had rolled down. “There’s no need, you can take the whole afternoon as your first official break from babysitting.” I gave him a smug smile, telling him off before I punched him. “Are you sure about that boss?” He asked again, annoying me the hell out. I gave him a stern look “should I believe that there are other reasons why you want to come along with me and my very stubborn mate?” I majored on the mate factor, waiting for an answer as I wanted him to explain well so I don’t believe otherwise. “No boss. None at all, just bothered she might stress you out.” I said calmly, moving backwards a bit like he knew he should prioritize his safety first off. “When have I ever complained about stress?” I looked straight at him, waiting for the answer I was ex
~Tristan~ I enjoyed it all, the horrified look when I told her that I was going to teach her everything. Her face loses its color, going all white and blank. I don’t say anymore again, eating while I stole little glances at her. Loving the way she looked confused, stunned and focused on her food all at the same time. “We are still going shopping for your hair, you’ll need some supplies right?” I asked, avoiding her eyes as I looked over her hair in a ponytail. I wasn’t avoiding her or any of that sort, I just didn’t want her to choke. My eyes on her would definitely make her uncomfortable and I don’t want anything to happen to her. I could feel her staring at me, no words from her as she was still probably in little shock. “I’m done eating, let me know when you are, we need to start off with our first lesson.” I looked at her now, knowing she was definitely going to ask a question and even decline at first instance. “What lesson? Thanks but I
~Jessica~ “Did she disturb you?” I asked immediately I got back to the kitchen. Avoiding eye contact with Gianna who had been looking at me since she came to call me from the room where I had to go peel off his shirt. It was pretty short and showed my delicate legs. Thank the heavens there is always no one around here except the usual. I’ve gotten so damn comfortable in this prison and besides I hadn’t even seen Sebastian again after our earlier quick meeting. “No, she was pretty mad, I heard her curse under her breath in small whispers and left immediately you left too.” She reported, her eyes still watching me too closely. Okay I should have seen this coming when I went on saying that. I just hope none of the other maids where anywhere close by to hear that. I never could be that sure because somehow they knew how to conceal themselves and make themselves completely invincible if they were here. “Stop looking, it’s making me uncomfortable.” I mutt
~Jessica~ “You're not talking, what happened?” Gianna asked, her focus on the breakfast she was trying to fix up. Honestly I didn’t hear her and I also did hear her. I don’t really know how it works again but I heard her say something but it didn’t register fully. It wasn’t going to register because my head was clouded. I still don’t know how I got out of there but I did, declining his offer of getting something for my hair even when he still insisted on it. “I told you not to go, you should have maybe changed into something.” She turned back at me quickly, her eyes assessing my body and his shirt that I still had on. “I’m fine, I’m fine.” I immediately muttered that out, pushing the hair on my face behind my ear. “You don’t look fine and also don’t sound good.” I could feel her eyes move back to focus on what she was cooking up. Damn yes I could even hear myself, I just can’t deny it to myself anymore that whatever he did there … that thing wi