Chapter Three
When I woke up I didn't know where we were and my entire body hurts like a bitch. I was sure I was spotting a black eye and I almost cried out with each breath I take.Where are we? I wondered.I was at the back of a van packed outside a huge gate where Gary was speaking to one of the guards. A few moments later he walked back to the van.“rise and shine muffin, we’re here at your new home.” He informed me. He must bejoking, I thought. Whose house is this and why is it my new home? Gary pulled me out of the van roughly despite my protests and how battered I was.“you Better be on your best behaviour and do not do anything to anger him." He warned. "you think i’m horrible wait till he tears you into shreds for even the slightest blunder.”My heart was pounding wildly at what Gary just told me. Who is this ‘him’ Gary was talking about? Sounds like someone I never wanna meet in this lifetime if even Gary was scared shitless of him. His fingers were digging into my arm as he dragged me to the gate. I looked around and there were no buildings in sight. If Gary brought me here to work as a slave then I wouldn't mind at all as long I get to be faraway from him.The gates opened and we went in.There was a long driveway winding down to the most impressive mansion i’d ever seen. Tall trees and vegetation surrounded the area, we went up the steps to the front door and Gary knocked. The huge oak door opened and a middle-aged man appeared.“come in.”the man said. I clamped my lips shut to keep me from screaming out in pain as Gary pushed me forward into the open door and I almost stumbled on the steps. The man disappeared and not too long a tall good looking man in suit appeared. Is this the ‘him’ that Gary was going on and on about?“Gary what brings you here, does the boss know you’re here?Okay, so that's not ‘him’“I have brought a treat for the boss, fresh and young i’m sure he’ll enjoy it. This isn't to compensate at all I just need more time.”What's he talking about?“the boss doesn't take treats.” The young man said. Gary pushed me forward. “ignore her haggard look she cleans up nicely I promise.” Gary said and then he leaned in conspiratorially and said with fervent excitement. “wanna know something else? She’s a virgin.”I clamped my mouth shut afraid to say anything that might anger Gary further. I was wrong, I hadn't been brought here to work as a mere slave but I was to become a sex slave to a man more ruthless than Gary?“absolutely not.” The young man said and Gary fell to his knees begging him to take me and see what the boss thinks. I was shaking my head vigorously, “no, you can't leave me here.” My pleadings fell on deaf ears. Before the man could protest further Gary was on his feet and making for the door. “you be good to the boss, i’d hate to come back and find you in pieces.” Gary said and then he was gone leaving me to the cruel fate he’s condemned me to. The man looked me over and said. “come with me.” I hesitated before I went with him. He brought me to what looks like a basement and told me to get in, tears soaked my face as I watched him lock the door behind him and I was shrouded in darkness. I sank unto the cold hard floor and sobbed until exhaustion took over me and i fell asleep.Chapter Four I woke up to find myself face to face with the most gorgeous man i’d ever seen. He had the most brilliant blue eyes, his hair was sandy brown and neatly styled. He had long nose and pretty strong jaw and his lips turning down in a frown were full. He was tall and all muscles bunched up beneath his white shirt. This strange man exuded power and had such a foreign aura around him even in my battered state I couldn't help but drool over him. He turned to the other man from before snapping angrily. “Isaac why did you bring her down here like she was some rogue prisoner?Isaac cowered. I would have too if I wasn't so busy thinking how beautiful his voice sounded. “i’m sorry Alpha it was my mistake.”His name is Alpha? How odd.Alpha turned those piercing blue eyes on me and my heart did a little pitter-patter. I had only dated once, his name was Boyd and though we’d never gone far, the few make out sessions we had was enough to make me recognise the stirrings of desire and w
Chapter FiveSon of a bitch! Tristan couldn't believe he’d gotten saddled with a wildcat. He punched the wall to calm his rampant desire, Ren his wolf wanted to come out to the surface but Tristan was able to rein him it. Goddess forbid if Ren had gotten his way, he had never reacted that way to anyone at all not even with Rowena. Goddess help him when he’d smelled her arousal he was willing to throw caution to the wind, to take what was offered to him. Damn he was going to take her up on her challenge and fuck her senseless until he smelled the fear buried deep down and his common sense kicked in long enough to ask her age.Seventeen.Seven freaking teen! Or had she been lying so he’d let her go? Which ever the case may be he didn't want to get entangled with a human at least not on a romantic scale . He does business with humans all the time, he owned a billion dollar corporation he’d just never had any of them as as a lover.Humans were fragile and besides , it’d be hard to keep t
Chapter SixAfter I pleaded with Isaac to let me back in so I could have a quick word with Tristan he refused and tossed me out strictly informing the guard at the gate to not let me back in no matter what. I wasn't giving up though, this was a once in a lifetime opportunity and I wasn't about to let it slip through my fingers.There's no way I'd go back to Little Rock, back to that house with Gary, he'd kill me and dump my body somewhere no one would ever find me and if I approached May or Liam or even KC for help he'd give them hell for it I'm sure of it. My best option is to stay here wherever this is. With renewed determination I stayed by the gate waiting for when Tristan comes out. I was tired, hungry and in pain, my ribs still hurt every time I take a breath. The weather dropped a few more degrees towards evening and I felt miserable. And then by some divine miracle the gates pulled back and a black sedan came into view, I knew if I shouted he wouldn't hear me not in my curr
Chapter Seven“any further delay and it would've been to late.” “what do you mean doctor?” Tristan asked the pack doctor.“she has a few broken ribs , a punctured lung and a ruptured spleen, she's also been bleeding internally. She must've been in a lot of pain.” The doctor explained. “did she say how she got these injuries?” “she fell down the stairs.” Tristan replied, he always had a feeling she was lying about that but he didn't care enough to pry.“falling down the stairs might leave one with a few minor injuries although some cases might be severe such as permanent paralysis but it doesn't result in a few broken ribs and a ruptured spleen unless she’s had multiple falls which doesn't make sense because the injuries were seconds apart, my guess is she was most likely assaulted.” The doctor said.Tristan balled his fists, he could feel his temper rising. So that bastard Gary hit her and left her in such a sorry state? Wait till he gets his hands on the bastard, his claws itches t
Chapter Eight My eyelids fluttered and then my eyes opened only to clamp shut again because of the too bright rays of sunlight streaming into the room through the parted curtains of the window. A moan left my lips at the pain on my side.Pulling back the blanket i sat up with difficulty having momentary memory loss. I couldn't remember where I was or why I was in such a luxurious bed. I rubbed my throbbing temple wincing. If this was a dream I wish to never wake up I thought-except maybe for the ache all over my body-everything was warm and comfortable even the room felt homely and smelled nice. The ground rose up to meet me as i got on my feet and i felt the bile come up to my throat.“oh.” This is not good. I closed my eyes and inhaled and exhaled, once I was calm and I could finally stand without wanting to kiss the floor everything came rushing back: me going back home to get ready for Cara’s party only to find my stepfather Gary stealing my savings, Gary getting violent after I
Chapter Nine“i’m sorry I already threw your old clothes out, they were filthy and torn I didn’t think you’d need them anymore.”I sighed. “it’s okay, I guess it was for the better.” At least I won’t have it around to remind me of Gary or that cursed day and what happened, it’s time for me to move on and forget about the life I had in Little Rock, i’m sure May and Liam would understand. I missed my friends terribly but there's nothing I can do about it.“i brought you some of my daughter's clothes to use for now, she’s about your age and size if i’m not mistaken.” Betsy said and i was sceptical but she simply waved me off. “don’t worry, Cherry was happy for you to have them. Besides she doesn't wear them any more.”“thank you Betsy.” I said taking the clothes from her.“i can’t wait for you to meet Cherry you two will hit it off i’m sure of it.” “sure why not.” At least there's someone my age I can hang out with while i’m here.The doctor came to check up on me and was satisfied with
Chapter TenThe meds knocked me out and I slept through dinner. I tossed and turned until I couldn't bear the hunger pangs eating away at my intestines, the clock on my bedside table read 4am. Tossing the covers aside I leapt out of bed and out of the bedroom tip toeing through the hallway, I debated going to Betsy but then I remembered she doesn't stay in the mansion.Damn it! What rotten luck I have. My belly twisted uncomfortably and I pressed my palm against it before I took the stairs down to the kitchen. Was I even allowed in here? What would Tristan think if he finds me in his kitchen barefoot trying to steal his food?Well it's not stealing per se...plus someone like him rarely goes into the kitchen that’s why he's got servants. I decided on a sandwich and maybe a cup of hot chocolate to wash it down. I put water in the kettle and found bread thankfully then i quickly picked out the ingredients for my sandwich. The water was boiling by the time I finished making the sandwich a
Chapter Eleven“so she’s staying.” Isaac said as they walked to the courtyard where they used often for training. The sky had gone pitch black hours ago almost as quickly as the sun dipped back into the horizon and the pack members had settled in early. It was a little over midnight which was the perfect time for Tristan to let off some steam.“yes.” Tristan swung at Isaac’s head but the Beta was extremely fast ducking so tristan’s fist swiped above his head. “i don't know how I feel about a human being so close.” Isaac said. His wolf Ren was itching to come to the surface the beast had always loved a good fight. ‘not now Ren.’‘such a spoil sport why do you always gotta have all the fun?’‘alright I promise when we go for a run later you're in charge.’Satisfied with Tristan’s response Ren settled back in.“nobody's going to hurt her if that's what you’re worried about.” Tristan had been so distracted by Ren that he didn't have time to prevent Isaac’s right hook. His head tilted b
Chapter Thirty One"This is a bad idea." Cherry said later when we got to town while I was clutching the CV I'd printed up like my life depends on it- I guess in a way my life kinda depends on it seeing as I need it to get a job."Alpha Tristan is gonna have a fit when he finds out." Josh put in."Who's gonna tell him? Besides, I can't stay locked up in the estate forever I have a life you know, I gotta go to college."" Well yeah, but you don't have to work for that I mean come on it's pretty obvious the Alpha has a thing for you. Am I right Cherry?""yeah but the only part I'm not so sure of is Kyra depending on Alpha Tristan," Cherry mused. " For one, she isn't a werewolf so she's not his responsibility and two, she's not his mate."Wow that really hits close to home, it's one of the things I keep forgetting- whatever I feel for Tristan and whatever his reaction towards me is because let's face it there's no hiding his obvious attraction to me even Cherry and Josh could see it- not
Chapter Thirty" Don't keep yourself up waiting for something that's not gonna happen Kyra." "You're a total jerk you know that?"I huffed in frustration. Why can't I stop thinking about Tristan?I've lost count on how many times he wandered into my thoughts and it's only the start of the day. I couldn't sleep last night because of him and I have such awful bags under my eyes that even josh jumped back in surprise when I walked into the kitchen that afternoon.It was already noon because I deliberately slept in so I wouldn't have any awkward run-ins with Tristan. I was pathetic last night and this morning I was so mortified by how desperate I sounded that I wished I could bury my head in the sand."Man you look awful." Cherry commented. I plopped myself into the empty chair at the table."I know." I grumbled."Stop teasing her you two." Betsy chided then she turned to me and said, "You don't even look that bad Kyra. Here, have something to eat." She pushed a plate of bacon in front o
Chapter Twenty NineEven after extracting the name of the wolf who put them to it Tristan didn't pause on the whip instead it fuelled his anger more. The cracks of the whip and their screams of pain was all that could be heard but Tristan wasn't stopping anytime soon, even their desperate pleadings fell on deaf ears until Isaac interfered."I think they've had enough don't you think?" Isaac said eyeing the almost identical wounds on their backs still fresh and dripping with blood unable to heal, at least it won't for a while because the whip had been laced wolfsbane. It must hurt like a bitch, he thought with a grimace. One of them has already passed out and his body was dangling from the ropes tied all the way to the ceiling.For a fleeting second Tristan looked as if he was going to turn on his Beta who took a step back when he saw those black bottomless eyes, there was no telling what he'd do when he's gripped by Alpha rage but then Tristan shut his eyes and exhaled and his eyes sl
Chapter Twenty EightTristan came back with food as promised but Kyra was already fast asleep. She looked so peaceful and innocent-which hurt his heart- and very much human. The moon goddess must really enjoy playing sick jokes on him, out of all the shewolves…it had to be an insignificant human and her of all people, was it even a coincidence that she ended up at his doorstep?Gary just happened to be a tool- he hadn't forgotten about that bastard by the way- and after that she just kept messing with his head ever since. It's good that he made her see the real him hopefully this time she'd stay away for good, the mating bond don't mean anything to him until he accepts it and Tristan refused to accept it. On its own volition his hand was reaching out towards her and pushing back the tendrils of hair from her face. She stirred a bit but didn't open her eyes, Tristan pulled the blanket over her and left the room.Tristan let the moon ball go on without him and had Isaac oversee the enti
Chapter Twenty Seven I buried my face in his chest as we walked through the throng of werewolves. I didn't strain my ears to hear what they were whispering about me. When we were finally out of ear shot I pulled back and said, "you can put me down now I can walk perfectly fine.""Be quiet."A retort was just at the tip of my tongue but I held back, it was pointless to fight with him anyway and so I gave up. He was warm and comfortable eliciting a sigh of content from me.Tristan put me down on a king sized bed and as I took in the spacious room and dark colours I realised this was his bedroom.Why did Tristan bring me to his bedroom?"Why did you bring me here?" I asked as he took my arm to examine the claw scratches. "It's closer and you were heavy. Now wipe that snort off your face you look ugly."I snatched my arm away glaring at him. "Ha ha very funny."He grabbed my ankle and I winced in pain. "I'm going to kill those bastards." Tristan gritted.That was sweet and all him getti
Chapter Twenty SixI woke up with a start gasping as my right arm protested from having slept on it. I had no idea how I managed to fall asleep on the floor of the woods or for how long I had slept but judging from the inky sky and twinkling stars and the bright moon I'd say it's been awhile.The moon… the ball… werewolves… Panic caught in my throat as the realization dawned on me that I shouldn't be anywhere near the woods tonight, Cherry had been meticulous."Shit."Has anyone realise I'm not in my room yet?I debated staying put where I was or finding my way back to the mansion and risk being torn limb by limb by a moon crazed wolf. I shivered involuntarily. "Yeah no, there's no way I'm freezing my ass out here." I said to myself.Several howls rose up into the night sky and swelled, permeating every corner of the woods."Shit! shit! shit!" My heart was racing fast. I must get out of here. I realised I didn't have my phone with me so I couldn't call for help. What rotten luck. M
Chapter Twenty FiveI hate you.Tristan snapped the buttons on his shirt and threw it into the hamper.I hate you.The full moon's starting tonight he should ask Isaac how that's coming along.I hate you.He snapped finally and punched a hole in the wall with his fist. Tristan was trying so hard to distract himself from her hurtful words and his awful behaviour but it just kept coming.It's for the best at least with her new found hatred she won't come close to him anymore. This is what's best for the both of them."Are you ready to finally meet your mate, tonight might be it?""Or you could find yours.""I'm not in a hurry." Isaac said. " You on the other hand…" Tristan's glare made him hold his tongue. The issue about his mate was a very touchy subject, one they rarely broached. What if he actually finds his mate at the moon ball tonight then what? Would his attraction towards Kyra be nothing but a distant memory to eventually fade away? Tristan did not believe in this whole mate
Chapter Twenty FourHis eyes completely changed into a stormy rage I'd never seen before and before I could get away he moved towards me in a single stride grabbing my shoulders and shoving me up against the wall pinning me there. "you think this is a game?" He thundered in my face. "you have no idea what you're getting yourself into Kitten. I am no ordinary man and believe me when I say that you won't begin to imagine the things I plan to do to do to you. you call that walk in park making out?" He laughed crazily. "you're in for a surprise Kitten. Once I've had a taste of you there's no going back I'm gonna want more and more until you're senseless and raw from my ministrations." He brushed a tendril of hair from my face. Every word of his dripping with venom only made my knees tremble and my core clench in arousal as my imaginations ran wild. I whimpered not because of the iron grip he had on my wrists."I could have you bent over this desk and it'll be over in a second or I could
Chapter Twenty ThreeI cried a little more the day after and the next. The days blurred together and I had no idea how long I spent in my misery it didn't help that in all those days Tristan was no where to be seen that I began to think he was a mere figment of my imagination. Josh and Cherry kept me company but they still refused to take me to the pond, we went shopping for clothes where they told me to pick whatever I want, how they got the money was beyond me but I had a wild guess it came from Tristan I just didn't dwell on it for too long I eventually got sick of wallowing in self pity and how pathetic it made me look. If he wants to be with Rowena fine I won't force myself on him. I didn't see Tristan for four days and on the fifth he appeared like an apparition seemingly out of nowhere. Out of all days I let myself wander into his office, the heavy scent of his cologne still lingered and I enjoyed it too much that I told myself I'd only stay five minutes so I sat myself down