Anita Pov
Obviously, one of the cliques laughing, were Nora's friends and they are fond of bullying me all the time, just because they have the back of Nora, who is Ethan's Mistress.
Jennifer started moving closer to me with a smirk on her face, and I know it's for their usual insults and downgrading.
I straightened my face and looked at her eyeballs as she kept coming, and when she got closer, she paused.
"Look at the poor little omega," one of them jeered, her voice dripping with sarcasm. "Thinking she could actually have a chance with an alpha. What a joke."
Another girl joined in, her laughter piercing my ears. "Did you really think Ethan would choose you over Nora? You're delusional, Anita."
Their words stung, each insult a sharp reminder of my lowly status. I tried to keep my head down, focusing on my tasks, but their taunts continued, relentless and cruel.
"You should be grateful he even talked to you," another sneered. "An omega like you doesn't deserve even that much."
I felt tears welling up in my eyes, but I refused to let them see me cry. I couldn't show any more weakness. The laughter and mocking words seemed to echo in my mind long after they had walked away, leaving me feeling even more isolated and humiliated.
My legs became heavy and I stretched my back on the wall, slid down and sat on the floor in deep tears.
"Anita, what's the problem? Why are you sitting on the floor?" I heard a voice from the back which most likely would be my friend and colleague, Maya.
With my teary eyes, I shifted my gaze to her. Seeing my mood, she quickly bent and embraced me tightly.
I and Maya became friends right from the first day I was dragged here after the tragic death of my parents who was killed by the Alpha king, Lucas.
Even though everyone turns against me, I know Maya wouldn't do that. She was the purest soul I've ever met.
"Ani what happened? Aren't you supposed to be happy, today is your birthday." She said as I continued sobbing and sniffing on her body.
"I've found him but he rejected me immediately." The terrible experience with the way Ethan came close to me with red eyes, hit me and tore me into several pieces, making my sob increase further.
"What? Don't mind that fucking maniac. He's so full of himself. Please don't take this to heart." She said, patting my back.
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Today is the Coronation day and also the day, Ethan would be choosing his mate. Although, having been haunted by his rejection yesterday, I didn't faze about it.
Everyone in the Hall was busy, some decorating the hall, others taking instructions from Madam Maggie.
I cleaned the sweat beads in my face and carried the large flower vase to the table, where the Alphas would be sitting.
After placing it there, I used a damp napkin I took from the kitchen and cleaned the dust on it, so I won't come the second time.
While cleaning, I tried to lose myself in the routine, hoping to avoid any more confrontations. But luck was not on my side. Nora, sauntered in, a wicked smile playing on her lips.
"Well, well, well, if it isn’t the pack’s favourite omega," she said, her tone mocking. "Still cleaning tables, I see. Guess that’s all you’re good for."
I kept my head down, trying to focus on my work. But she wasn’t going to let me off that easily. She walked closer, her presence oppressive and menacing.
"You know, Ethan told us all about your little encounter," Nora continued, her voice loud enough for everyone to hear. "How he rejected you so thoroughly. Must be so embarrassing for you."
I could feel the heat rising to my face, my hands trembling as I scrubbed the table. I wished I could disappear, but there was nowhere to hide.
"Look at you," she said, her voice full of disdain. "Still trying to pretend like you matter. Newsflash, Anita: you’re nothing. You’ll always be nothing."
Her words cut deep, and I struggled to keep my tears at bay but the humiliation was overwhelming, and I could feel the eyes of the other pack members on me, judging and laughing.
"Why don’t you just give up?" Nora said, her voice cold. "Everyone knows you’re worthless. Just accept it and stop trying to be something you’re not."
I didn’t respond. I couldn’t. The pain and shame were too much. I focused on the table in front of me, scrubbing harder as if I could scrub away the hurt. But the words stayed with me, echoing in my mind.
"Have you seen a pig become friends with a lion? Have you?" She closed inches between us, bending to look at my eyes.
"Raise this naughty head up you sly!" She pushed my face up but I struggled to maintain it down and what followed was a hot slap across my cheeks.
"I said raise this fucking head of yours right now!" With teary eyes and burning cheeks, I raised it to look at her since I have no say in opposing her as she has a higher rank in this pack.
Nora's family are well known here, her dad is the former beta of this pack and that makes her from the beta ranking of werewolves.
While my family has the lowest ranking(Omega) in the world of wolves. We are usually treated as slaves or captives who are pushed to fight at the war front.
"You better mind the way you seek to mingle with my property in this pack or else, I will make you pay dearly for it. Do you hear me?" She thundered and I flinched, nodding quickly.
As Nora turned to leave, her smug smile still plastered on her face, Ethan strode in. My heart sank at the sight of him. His presence filled the room, and I could feel the tension rising. Nora stopped in her tracks, clearly pleased with what was about to unfold.
"What's going on here?" Ethan's voice was cold and authoritative, sending a shiver down my spine. He looked at Nora, then his gaze fell on me, filled with contempt.
"Just giving our dear omega a reality check," Nora said sweetly, a hint of malice in her eyes. She glanced over at Maya, who had been standing nearby, trying to look busy.
"Maya, come here!" Nora commanded, and Maya hesitated before stepping forward. My heart started pounding in my chest but I know Maya, she is my friend; surely, she would defend me.
"Tell me, Maya," Nora's voice still dripping with sarcasm, "Isn't Anita just as useless and nothing as we all know she is?"
Maya's eyes flickered with fear as she looked at me briefly, then lowered her gaze. "Yes," she said softly, "Anita is... she's nothing."
My eyes widened in shock as she said that. Maya, betraying me? Impossible!
It took me some time to realize that I've just been betrayed by my best friend. The betrayal cut even deeper than any words Ethan or Nora could ever say. My best friend, my only ally, had just denounced me.
Ethan's lip curled up in a smirk, filled with disgust as he approached me, blocking my gaze from Maya, "You again," he sneered. "Why am I not surprised?"
I bent my head down, not daring to meet his gaze. The humiliation from yesterday was still fresh, and I know this was only going to make things worse.
"Did you honestly think you could hide here?" Ethan's voice was sharp and mocking. "You’re just a stain in this pack, Anita. A dirty, unwanted stain!"
I bit my lip, trying to hold back the tears that threatened to spill. My hands were trembling from Nora's cruel words, joined with Anita's betrayal and now, Ethan's.
"I don't know why you even bother showing your face around here," he continued, his voice dripping with disdain. "You should be ashamed of yourself. You disgust me."
Nora watched with a satisfied smile, enjoying every moment of my torment. I felt completely trapped, unable to escape their cruelty.
"Listen to me, and listen well," Ethan said, leaning closer, his face inches from mine. "When the ceremony starts, I don't want to see your pathetic face anywhere near it. Understand?" I nodded quickly.
He straightened up, his eyes still burning with anger. "If I catch you anywhere near the ceremony, you'll regret it."
With that, he turned and walked away, leaving me standing there, shattered and humiliated. Nora followed him, throwing one last spiteful glance over her shoulder.
As I stood there, tears streaming down my face. The world seemed to be crumbling before me, and I couldn't hold back my sobs any longer.
Suddenly, I noticed a shadow behind one of the kitchen doors. My heart skipped a beat as I recognized my best friend, Maya, hiding there. Her eyes were wide with fear and guilt, and it was clear she had witnessed everything. She had seen my humiliation, my pain, and yet she chose to betray me.
I had always thought Maya would stand by me no matter what, but here she was, cowering in the shadows. The realisation that even my best friend couldn't muster the courage to defend me made the pain all the more unbearable.
Anita' s PovThe coronation was over, and the hall buzzed with a celebratory atmosphere. The newly crowned alphas were gathered in a private room, their voices loud and filled with jubilation. I had managed to avoid most of the event, keeping myself busy with tasks that kept me out of sight. However, my luck ran out when Madam Maggie found me.“Anita,” Madam Maggie called, her voice stern as always. “You will serve the Alphas today.”I froze, my heart pounding in my chest. Serving the Alphas meant facing Ethan, the source of my constant torment. “But, Madam Maggie,” I protested, trying to keep the fear out of my voice.Before she could respond, a servant interrupted, whispering urgently in her ear. Madam Maggie’s eyes narrowed as she listened, clearly irritated by the interruption. She gestured sharply for the servant to lead the way, but not before throwing a final command at me. “Do not think you can avoid this, Anita. When I return, you better be ready.”As Madam Maggie followed th
Alpha Orion's povThe elder's council room was filled with the murmurs of former alphas, their voices, a distant buzz in my ears. I could barely hear a word they were saying, though I knew many of them spoke behind my back, calling me names like 'The cursed Alpha', a title earned after the mysterious deaths of my previous mates. My presence here was nothing more than a political obligation, a reminder of my status despite the rumours that followed me.As I stood there, half-listening to their idle chatter, a sudden, sweet scent caught my nose, unlike anything I had ever encountered. It was intoxicating, compelling me to find its source. Without a word, I stood up, ignoring the curious glances of the elders, and followed the trail of the scent.The scent led me to the Alpha's Lodge, where a celebration for Ethan's coronation was in full swing. Laughter and the clinking of glasses filled the air, but my focus was on the source of the intoxicating aroma. As I entered the lodge, the scent
Alpha Orion's povHer eyes closed as my hand cupped her cheeks. I couldn't bring myself to think what I was thinking. How on earth can a slave girl become my mate? And why was Oin leaping in joy? I removed my hand from her cheeks immediately. "Mate?" I whispered in shock as I took a few steps away from her. "No, this cannot be." I say again, shaking my head.Her eyes opened, flickering as she looked at me filled with confusion and fear. She was actually trembling as she stood. My eyes were red and dangerous, I shifted it away from her as she lowered her head, then I retraced back to my bed with a hiss. "Come here!" I commanded. The sound of her trembling feet against the ground echoed throughout the room as she approached me. She stood at the side, not wanting to come to my front. "To the front!" I commanded again, casting a hateful glare at her. She flinched as her eyes caught mine and then snailed in front of me, "What did you just do to me?" I questioned, my eyes dangerously
Anita's povHow can I be sold to Alpha Orion by Alpha Ethan? This cannot be. No no.Alpha Orion wasn't only rumored to be a mere cursed Alpha but one in which his previous wives died immediately after two weeks of their stay with him.I hope I am not dreaming right now. This is so unbelievable. I am in pain already, this is just like living my last two weeks on earth. I miss you, mum.I wished you and dad were alive, I wouldn't have been going through all these. At least, you both would have protected me, even if you weren't in high positions in the pack but there would have been a little difference. All these were my thoughts inside the carriage of Alpha Orion as they rode me to his pack.He sat close to me with a very dangerous and hardened face. His head would be stuck out of the window for sometime,and then, they would turn to me. What have I ever done wrong to deserve all of these? I know he saved me from Alpha Ethan and his stupid sense of reasoning, wanting me to strip in
Anita's povI stumbled on it and tried putting myself together by rolling up at some point but he started uttering some words which I didn't care about until I was finally stable. "You will bend when I ask you to." He said and I nodded my head, turning to him. "Bend!" He commanded I turn to the other side, frightened as usual. I haven't had sex before, I really didn't think I would be able to do that but I bent like he ordered, not wanting to anger him. You can call me foolish but at this point I was as helpless as a caught thief. I knew the kind of power exuded by Alpha Orion which at a smirk, your head would be on the ground, rolling. He is not someone who anyone joked with in this pack and beyond. Everyone knew his grief and that shit haunted him a lot. Many said that it was because of his wife's death that made him cruel and wicked. He had one time single handedly killed a pregnant woman because she was blocking his way. He showed no mercy to anyone even after seeing you in
Anita's povThe noises of the cell door opening and closing with screams of inmates made me open my eyes. I wasn't surprised to find myself in this place. I still could remember what happened last night clearly.There was a woman trying to place commands on the inmates on what they should do. She was opening the cells and commanding them out of it.She was as fat as madam Maggie in the Dark moon pack so I expected their anger issues to be similar. Madam Maggie had no temperament at all. She always striked when she liked and did it in the most annoying way you could ever think of. I watched her in the next cell, three cells before mine. She hurriedly opened the padlock. "What are you still doing there? Don't you know the rules in this place?" She yelled, her voice echoing through the air. The girl inside of the cell rushed out and as she passed the lady, the fat woman quickly landed a loud slap on her back. The girl whined in pain, running off to the gate where everyone assembled.
Anita's POVThe fat lady who brought me here had gone out to God knows where and I couldn't escape because the eyes of the other prisoners were on me. "Thief! Look here." A voice that sounded like hers called out to me and I turned immediately. "Where is the cologne you stole from Alpha Orion? Bring them to me now!" She shouted at me from afar. There were chuckles from the prisoners around. "Go girl. Your mama is calling you!" One mocked. I became confused. I wasn't with any perfume. Maybe it was as I climbed on his bed that his perfume rubbed on my cloth, which I doubt. I don't even know how to steal as she was portraying me right now. I stood up slowly from the ground and walked up to her. "Madam, please I didn't take the perfume. You can come and search for me. Sincerely speaking, I didn't like it." I begged… "You lie. You did. Take me to your cell now."She hissed and started moving forward. I followed her from behind but she turned, eyeing me with disgust and waved her h
Anita's POVMy eyes blinked open. Where am I? I tried sitting up appropriately but my hands betrayed me. They were weak. I managed to do so and sat up, scanning the whole place. Everywhere was damn dark. With nobody around or no one around. My body was itching me. Soaked up with sand. I started cleaning it up, from my head down to my feet. My mind quickly darted to what happened previously and I recalled every bit of it. Maybe I was in the playground. I tried standing up but I was weak. At each standing posture I make, I fall back to the ground. I tried for what seemed like thirty minutes before I was able to regain my stamina. My stomach started gurgling, churning and making a lot of noises. I was hungry but where can I get food? I started using my hand as eyes to feel and touch every where I was going. As I moved out of the playground, I started seeing bit by bit. The place started becoming clearer. I could see the gate before me and it was opened. I couldn't go back to the ce
Alpha Orion povMy mind reeled from the events unfolding around me, the realization that Luna Nora was capable of such darkness pressing down on me like a weight I couldn’t shake. But I couldn't afford to let that weight pin me down. I had one mission—find Anita. Whatever it took, wherever she was, I would bring her back. The tangled webs Luna Nora had woven would have to wait. Right now, my heart and mind had only one target.I sat on my bed for a moment, the silence thick as I ran my hands through my hair. "How would I find her? She said she might go missing, but I never expected it to happen so suddenly," I murmured, frustration clawing at me.Then a thought struck me—her scent. My wolf surged to life, knowing that if anything could lead me to her, it would be the bond we shared. Rising, I left my room, moving with purpose toward the garage. My Beta trailed behind, as steady and loyal as ever, and I could feel Luna Nora’s gaze watching from the shadows, the corners of her mouth cur
Alpha Orion povDespite my best efforts, sleep remained a distant memory, evading me like a ghost in the night. No matter how tightly I closed my eyes, the unsettling feeling lingered. Frustration built as I glanced at the clock—just past midnight. An unfamiliar dread gnawed at me, and I had no explanation for it.Taking a deep breath, I forced myself to relax, telling myself that everything was fine, that I could rest easy. But my wolf stirred, an urgent instinct pushing me up from the bed. I paced to the window, throwing it open to breathe in the crisp night air. And then I caught it—a faint trace of Anita's scent. It was like a whisper, but it drew me in, rekindling a longing that I tried so hard to suppress. I missed her more than I’d ever allow myself to admit.Clenching the windowsill, I held back the desire to storm to her room, to see her, to reassure myself that she was there and safe. No, I have to control this. She needed to know that my love for her went beyond any physica
Darius povThere was something off about the way Maya looked at me earlier. The nervous glances, the way Anita seemed wary when Maya entered the room… They were hiding something. I felt it in my bones, and it was only a matter of time before I found out what.I headed down the hall and knocked on my mother’s door, feeling my own frustration simmering beneath the surface. She opened it quickly, her expression frantic, her movements erratic as she tossed books and papers aside, clearly searching for something. I locked the door behind me, hoping to give her a sense of privacy, though the sight of her disarrayed room sent a spike of worry through me.She looked at me, her face pale and eyes wide with fear, almost as if she were on the brink of tears. “Darius… someone’s betrayed us,” she whispered, her voice shaking. “Someone was listening. They’ve taken my diary—my diary, Darius. All my secrets, all our plans, everything is in there. If Alpha Orion gets his hands on it, everything we’ve
Anita povAfter warning Orion, I knew I had done all I could. The decision to believe me rested with him, and for now, I would let him handle things as he saw fit. As much as I longed for his touch, his closeness, and the warmth we once shared, his focus was elsewhere, consumed by the demands of his pack. I couldn’t bear to add to his burdens. So, I returned to my chambers, determined to give him space, even though it tore at my heart.I waited restlessly for Maya’s return. Evening began to settle, and finally, I heard that Darius, Luna Nora, and Maya had arrived back at the palace. No one else seemed to think much of it, but every instinct in me was on high alert. I knew Maya was taking dangerous risks to help me, and I needed to ensure she remained safe. She’d promised to pass along Luna Nora’s diary code and any final information about their plans to eliminate Orion. But as the minutes dragged on, doubt gnawed at me. It had been hours since they’d returned, and still, Maya hadn’t c
Anita povThe palace was eerily quiet. It seemed everyone had somewhere else to be today. Even Maya was gone, having followed Darius and Luna Nora out on some mysterious errand. Alpha Orion, too, was occupied. His Beta had returned with what I imagined was critical news, leaving him tied up in urgent matters. For once, I found myself truly alone, with no one to talk to and nothing to occupy my mind but restless thoughts.I sighed, making my way to the dining hall. Sitting down to lunch, I couldn’t shake the pang of unease that had lingered since morning. As I picked at my food, my phone buzzed with a new message. It was from Maya. I opened it quickly, feeling a strange thrill of both dread and curiosity. Maya had told me plenty of secrets before, but something felt different about this.The message read: “Warn Alpha Orion. His life is in danger this week. And… Anita, they’re planning to kidnap you. Darius has arranged it, and it will happen in two days.”I felt my heart skip, the bloo
Maya povAs I sat quietly in the carriage, my mind raced with plans and calculations. I’d uncovered Darius's intentions, yet the real challenge would be trying to unravel his plan, to find some way to divert him from his path. I took a deep breath, rehearsing the words that I hoped would plant seeds of doubt in his mind. This had to work.“Darius, have you thought about the consequences of kidnapping Anita?” I began, my voice careful and measured. “The bond she shares with Alpha Orion is still incredibly strong. Her inner wolf could easily reach out to him, revealing her location, or he might even be able to sniff her out with time. That’s the thing about mate bonds… they’re stronger than most realize.”Darius's hands gripped the steering wheel, his fingers drumming in agitation as I spoke. I watched his jaw tighten, frustration flashing in his eyes. He turned to me sharply, a bitter smile tugging at his lips. "Do you think I haven’t considered that? I’ve already made preparations. I
Maya povI pressed myself against the wall outside Luna Nora’s chambers, heart pounding as I strained to hear every word that passed between her and Alpha Darius. My breaths came shallow and quick, barely keeping pace with the shock that coursed through me as their conversation unfolded. Darius had finally reached the edge, and from the sound of it, he was ready to plunge into the abyss, dragging anyone in his path down with him. I gritted my teeth, swallowing down the fear that bubbled up. Anita wouldn’t last long under this relentless hatred; in fact, I wasn’t even sure she’d survive the week.I clapped a hand over my mouth, stifling a gasp that threatened to escape, glancing around to ensure no one saw me. Fortunately, the layout of Luna Nora’s rooms provided just enough cover, thanks to the heavy stone walls that shielded me from view. Even if a guard passed by, they wouldn’t easily notice me standing here. I had to be silent and invisible—a shadow in the dark.Just as I thought t
Darius povPacing around my room, my mind was a chaotic storm, and no amount of pacing could tame it. For once, I felt utterly cornered. Every move I’d made, every calculated risk, every attempt to push Orion down had somehow slipped through my fingers. And here I was, empty-handed and with no Plan B in sight. The frustration was a gnawing ache in my chest, and I knew, deep down, I couldn’t face this alone. I needed guidance—a plan, a ruthless strategy. Without thinking twice, I made my way to the one person who had always known what to do.I knocked on my mother’s door, heart pounding with both frustration and a grudging sense of relief. She opened the door immediately, her piercing gaze slicing through me. She was dressed elegantly, her dark hair pulled back with the grace and dignity of someone ready for battle. I felt her scrutinizing look sweep over me, lingering on the tension in my jaw, the pleading in my eyes. For the first time in what felt like ages, I was back in her presen
Alpha Orion’s povSitting alone in the darkened room, my gaze fell to the shadows on the wall, shapes cast by the faint, flickering candlelight. Patience had always been a virtue I possessed, but tonight, it felt like a thin thread stretched too tight, one more whisper away from snapping. I could feel the tension in my bones, the gnawing anxiety as I waited for my Beta. I had sent him on a mission, one so secret that even Anita knew nothing about it. Ever since that damned banquet, where everything felt… off, I knew I couldn’t ignore the quiet, insidious changes I sensed in Alpha Ethan. Something was wrong, terribly wrong, and I intended to uncover every piece of it, even if it led me down a dangerous path.And then there was Darius. His mask of loyalty had slipped just enough to reveal his true intentions, ones I had been too blind to see until now. His betrayal simmered in my mind like poison. I clenched my fists, the thought of his schemes roiling in my gut. Darius didn’t want what