The cage master began to act foolishly under the Alpha's murderous gaze. Even I couldn't stand his presence. He was known as the terror of darkness. An Alpha with a curse of the battlefield. Some said he was a legend handmade by the moon goddess herself. Rumor also has it that he was a god, heir of the underworld Lord. The devil himself. His presence alone was able to make a violent man tremble like a wet puppy. I closed my eyes to avoid his dark absorbing gaze. It was against the rule of the pack for a slave to behold the face of the Alpha. With my eyes closed, I could sense his intimidating steps stop in front of my weak bloody body. "Roger, slit his throat," the alpha command with a deep voice that made my body shudder in fear. "My Alpha, please I can explain... the slave disturbed the peace of the cell with her nose and I disciplined her according to the cell rules." The cell master quivered as he spoke. But that was the end of him. I heard the slushing sound of
The Alpha's threat sent bile up my throat. He squeezed the air pipes by the side of my neck, strangling me with the intention to snap my bone. I panicked, shaking under his grip begging for my life. "Please let me live. I fulfill my purpose to you until the day I die and will forever be your vessel." I managed to say and earned my freedom from his grip. He pushed me to the ground and moved away from where I fell. I held my neck coughing and struggled to steady my breath. Everywhere was still dark like the pit of hell. There is no doubt that he must be the prince of hell judging from the kind of place he was living in. I guess I would never see daylight again because of my new purpose as his vessel. "Do you know what it is to be a vessel?" His asked with a terrifying voice. "No." "A worthless slave without a wolf. You can't even be classified as an omega. Yet you were chosen to be a vessel to contain a curse." _A curse?_ I was sanctified to carry a curse? Can my l
She talks a lot especially for someone whose blood I had drained half. Her voice keeps whispering things non stop. She doesn't know that I hear every single thought of her. I can't count the number of times she has labeled me as the devil's heir since her arrival into my room. Even though she called me such a name, I was glad that she feared me. Every single living being on earth should be afraid of me, worship me and die by my hands. It was the only way for them to survive under my reign. _What kind of awful Alpha would lock himself in a dark room?_ _Here needs some light._ _Forget it. He is bound to darkness forever. It's a pity that he would never understand what it feels like to be surrounded by light_ These were her thoughts and every single one of them irked me. If not for her purpose as my vessel, I would have killed instantly. But that would cause me eternal years full agony. I was cursed with a darkness that brought nothing but pain due to a prophecy proclaimed
The next day was different. After the Alpha left his room yesterday, he didn't return and I stayed the whole night alone. I was glad that he didn't return and used it as an opportunity to gaze at the night sky. This might sound crazy but I feel safer here as a vessel than living in a rusty breeder cage. At least, I got to wear soft and clean clothes. Sitting by the window sill, I gazed at the sky scattered with white clouds. I finally got to see it after years of being trapped in a cage. A knock sounded on the door, disrupting my line of thought. I grew weary presuming it was the Alpha at the door. But when I unlocked the door, a beautiful tall woman with a slender figure and red hair stood before. "So it is true. Knox is harbouring a girl in his room," she said with a surprised expression as she stepped into the room. I backed away from her frightened by her presence. She scrutinized me up and down, circling my body until she was done with her observation. "What is y
It was another ridiculous mating ceremony. Even though the celestial servant had proclaimed the arrival of my mate, I had no interest in mating and marking a pretentious slut as my Luna. No woman was worthy of standing by my side. And if tonight, the moon goddess gives me a worthless woman as a mate, I will reject and go as far as killing her in front of everyone. That is a promise. I strode into the dining room where other members of my family were present. Their smiles died down as I joined them at the table. "Good morning, Alpha Knox. You are up early. I guess you are excited about tonight's mating ceremony," my mother said with an awkward smile. "Excited? I am more than delighted," I muttered, matching her pretense. She smiled then turned her attention to her brother. After that, no one spoke to me not even my siblings. They were like outsiders to me. Each of them held a grudge against me. It never bothered me because I loved the malice. It made it easy for me to cut
_no, it can't be him._ He cannot be my mate. I ran as fast as I could but my race was short lived when he subdued me with his strength. "What? A slave is my mate!" He growled in surprise. Exactly, a slave cannot be mated to an alpha. But the bond I felt towards couldn't tell a lie. He was going to reject me, that was certain. However, the smirk that turned up in his face said otherwise. "I guess you are bound to be my vessel for the rest of your life. I will gladly accept the moon goddess's gift," he mused, grabbing my arm and pinning me against the oak tree. I fought against him, trying to break free from his grip. But he was too strong for me to handle. "Don't fight it, mate. You are mine," he declared. His eyes turned to a bright red as his side teeth extended, revealing his beast side. I knew what he was about to do and dreaded the outcome of his plan. Without mercy, he bit down on my neck, marking me as his Luna. I screamed and felt a strange sensation pass thro
I kissed her regardless of her protest to stay away from me. Ever since I found out that she was my mate, I couldn't stop myself from tormenting her. She was the only person I was willing to be with even if it means causing her pain till the day she ceases to exit. I bit down on her lips, forcing her to pry them apart while her frail body trembled under me. "Please, don't do this to me. I beg you," she cried, disobeying my third rule. Seeing her helpless and broken amused me. It gave me the urge to torment her even more against her wish. "What was my third rule?" I whispered against her ear and she trembled, squeaking as I bit her earlobe. "To always obey your rules." "And what have you done?" "Begged for your mercy." "Good girl, I like that you are able to answer each of my questions correctly. For that, I will go easy on you. Quick advice, take this as a commemorative ceremony of me taking away your innocence," I muttered, keeping to my word. I began to kiss her n
Last night was a nightmare for me, being chased and marked by my mate Alpha Knox. I expected him to reject me, look at me with disdain and kick me out for being his mate. But he acknowledged our mating bond. Whether his acknowledgement was a good or bad thing, I couldn't tell. And how he looked at me last night, I felt strangely aroused and wondered if he felt the same. What am I even saying? I shouldn't feel any for a tyrant that wants to kill me. I must be crazy to think that he would feel the same spark I felt towards him in that dark woods. Most importantly, how did I shift into my wolf? I have never felt my wolf within me before. I even thought I didn't have one. Even now I couldn't feel anything. Does it mean that I get to feel her when I am with him? I have never felt so frustrated and desperate at the same time like this. The fact that I have to share the same space with an alpha who doesn't want me. While I was thinking, my ears twitched, tuning into the soun
I raised an eyebrow. “What did you say?” I growled. I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. “She’s in the prison, your highness,” Vok said and looked away. “How did she get there?” I snapped. “The elders made the decision; I couldn’t do anything,” he said. “They needed someone responsible for that incident and no matter how I tried to make them see that Nina was innocent, that morning, nobody listened to me. “Which elder was spearheading this?” “Elder Abram” I gritted my teeth. That old man has bitten more than he can chew. My nose flared; well, he had a point. Those elders can make one go loco. I pitied Vok fir a moment. He was more of a swordsman. He knew absolutely nothing about alpha politics. So that was why I cut him some slack. “I hope she has not been harmed.” Vok shook his head. “Not a hair on her head.” “Good” “Go and call the elders, we are going to sit” “Now?” “Yes,” came my sharp answer. I wasn’t going to let Nina spend another night in prison. My head was r
It was the summer before I was declared heir alpha of winter fell. Everyone was around me like flies would do to poop I hated it. And I matter how I tried to tell him that I wasn’t comfortable with the way people looked at me, he always said one quote. I think it sounded like uneasy lies the head that wears the crown. He said I was chosen to lead and there was no buts. I grudgingly agreed. So one weekend dad sent me on a mission outside the pack to capture an enemy oak. I was scared as hell but the last thing I would ever do is complain. Mom didn’t ever want to listen. So I went with the pack army for a surprise attack. Dad didn’t want to send me but he had to. The elders were beginning to grumble. He just bowed to pressure. “Listen up guys we camp here for the night!” Stan my beta in training commanded and cousin said... We had been marching since dawn. The road to the Night howlers pack wasn’t this far but due to the fact, that we were attacking them unannounced, we want
It was with a mix of anxiety and anger that I took in the information. Vok wanted to see me. What for now? Was he going to come with his fiancée or what? Why in the world would he want to see me after what he had done to Lilith? As I made my way out of my cell, I prepared in my head, a bucketful of words that were not only going to hurt Vok but I’ll leave him tossing and turning on bed. The only thing I couldn’t do was smack him right in the face. Leaving Lilith just like that was enough but I understand, none of that was his fault but why would he want to make that worse. But no matter how evil and rotten and wicked I had arranged my words for Vok, nothing at all prepared me for what I would see at the visitation room. Seeing Vok in visitation was clear proof that something as wrong. Then when I walked in to see his hands laced together with Amelia’s, I lot all my speech abilities. If I had the power, I would immediately turn my head around and run, but I couldn’t. “Wow” I
“Nina! Nina! Wait! “A voice screamed behind me and I turned around. I narrowed my eyes. I swear if I was not feeling an inch sleepy, I would have said that was Lilith. But what was Lilith doing in my cell side and especially this early morning. “Nina wait!” then I saw clearly. My eyes widened. It was indeed Lilith. Two female wardens stood before her, stopping her to get to me. “You can’t come any closer, without permission” She begged. “I need to speak to my friend. It ‘very urgent. I won’t take most of your time” she struggled with them. “Step back!” Lilith was staring into my eyes. “Nina I need to talk to you” I didn’t know what to do but I knew I had to do something before it was too late. I broke free from the arms of the female wardens holding me captive. “Miss Nina” they stood in my way as she dragged me roughly. I glared at them. “You should know I am the alpha’s vessel” and immediately they let me go. “Let her come to me” I ordered to the others. They exchan
The chilling night air carried the scent of rain down earth as I sat beside Lilith. We had finished diner and I could see a story coming up with the way she was looking at me. Lilith had been uncharacteristically quiet all night. It wasn’t like her. My best friend was the kind of girl who filled every silence with a sharp remark or a ridiculous observation. But tonight, she was lost in thought, lips pressed together as if holding back a secret that was threatening to burst free. She kept telling me to wait as she would tell me the story soon. So I let her be. I bumped my shoulder against hers. “Okay, spill it. You’ve been acting weird all night.” She exhaled, finally glancing my way. “It’s… complicated.” I stopped walking, folding my arms. “So uncomplicated it.” Lilith hesitated, then turned to face me fully. “It’s about my love for Vow.” That name hit like a gust of cold wind. “Love? Vok?” I repeated. “As in, Beta Vok? The guy who was released and has a son?” Lilith let o
I froze. Poison? How could that be? I mean I was okay but. I still collapsed or something. "I went out that day. Maybe the person gave me something to eat knowing—" I gasped. That meant someone else knew that the alpha was an active pool vampire. "I don't think so but that is a probability" Sean said. "I—" suddenly the door swung up and I didn't get to say what I wanted. "Sir, elder Abram is doing a routine check in the prison,we have to return Miss Nina back" the female warden said. My heart flew. Vok cursed. "That elder Abram is getting on my nerves" "Quick you have to leave" Sean said. He grabbed my hands and we began to run. A lot was happening so fast. I had no time to assimilate anything. And just like that I was now in my cell. I didn’t even get a chance to say goodbye to Vok but something told me that we would be seeing again. With the way he was taking. I knew we had a lot to discuss. I thought the gamma that had helped me escape. I had never seen him. Where ha
Looking at the gifts in my hands, I didn't k on what to think. I was confused. Why would Amelia just run of like that? Was anything chasing her? I shrugged and took the gifts back to my cell and then I began to unwrap. There was little food and done heart warming letters. I read them and tears wouldn't stop streaming down my eyes. I looked around me and the tears wouldn't stop rushing. I had no cell mate. No one was around me either. I was kept in a special cell. Like the ones for people who would be soon killed. Do you know what it feels like? Like any moment now you could be breathing your last. The guards can just come in and carry you off to the silver house or to be hung. What hurt me the most was not that I was dying but because I was dying for something I was about important. If I wanted to kill Knox, I could have tried long ago but I couldn't and didn't. A lot had changed since I stayed with him. He's changed and I have no reason to kill him. I have cried enough th
Today I was happy but angered. For the whole day, I was not going to do any chore but, I was going to somewhere I didn't want to be. Prison. The maids gathered round and donated things like food and snacks and blankets. I would have to present them to someone who I have grown an immense hatred for. Nia. It felt like I was living in her shadow All through the that week, the maids wouldn't stop yapping about how kind the alpha's mate was. It irked me bad. I always caught myself most eye rolling. Amidst all these faux love, there was someone who kept mf uncomfortable. Shelly. She became closer. Like we did almost everything together. At first I thought she was trying to come closer to me but the more she got closer, the more it became obvious she wanted something. Like know my secrets. So I stopped her. I went as far as pissing her off. She got angry and backed off. "Amelia please give this to her majesty" one of the maids said. "She's not yet Luna so you can't address her as
"Amelia are you coming?" I looked up from my food and then shook my head. I had lost all my appetite as I kept waiting for some news. "You guys can head out" I said. Shelly nodded and left with the other maids. The cook walked past me." Hi Felicia" She smiled at me. She began giving me the extra respect when she realized I was the alpha's mate maid. She looked into my plate." You didn't eat anything" I nodded with a small smile. " I'm not feeling good" "Have you tried going to the infirmary" I shook my head. " Oh it's no big deal, it's going to pass" She stared at me longer. " Is it your period?" "Errrmm... Yes" She frowned. " Is that why you are being secretive?" And I chuckled.fonslly she left me when she didn't know what else to say. Thank goodness she left. The cook was a chatter box. As I stood up and dropped my plate, I worried about my plans. I haven't heard anything from Nina or the alpha. Did it work? That old healer promised it would. I sighed. Maybe it didn't.