★ELAINE'S POV★ Hot tears rolled in rivulets down my cheeks. I couldn't ignore the gut-wrenching feeling that clouded my stomach as I pondered his words in my head over and over again; “You are not my type. Haven't you heard what people say about you? You are cursed and you carry the birthmark, predicted to bring doom and an impending plague to werewolf kind. Do you want me to stick with that? I, Nathaniel Perkins, son of the Alpha from blue moon pack hereby reject you, Elaine Mc cray as my mate!” More tears cascaded down my cheeks. All my life, I have lurked beneath the shadows. I blamed myself every day for being the cause of my mother's death — She died after birthing me. Because of that, my father, the Alpha of the blood moon pack, treated me with disdain. He abhorred the fact that I took away the love of his life and his partner. However, his hatred for me doesn't end there. In addition, he despise me for not being a male. And lastly, because of the birthmark at the base of my n
★ELAINE★I gawked in terror at the bloodied and battered male wolf, down to the club in Alpha Damon's hand that he had been using to bash his victim's head, then the bloodstains all over his white cloak to the other male figure, who stood solemnly beside him. Trepidation. Panic. Distress. Void and a gut-wrenching feeling coursed through my veins, making me feel nauseous. “ No no no” I shook my head in disbelief, horrified at the terrible sight. Covering my mouth to drape my screams, I gathered myself and then began to step backward. But it was too late. Their head snapped in my direction and Alpha Damon's face contorted with a scowl. Instantly, I knew he was furious that I invaded his privacy and caught him in the middle of a mess. Damn! He is going to kill me as he did with that poor male wolf. With my chest heaving in fear, I tried to breathe. However, it seemed like all the air had evaporated from my lungs.“Take her back to her room, Adrian.” Alpha Damon commanded the other ma
★ELAINE'S POV★“No, Tania. It is not possible for us to escape now. I thought of it, but we don't know the layout of the house pretty much. Also, we don't know how the pack works yet. However, I will try to attend the ceremony, and pretend as if everything is fine while we plot together. Until then, we have only each other.” I enunciated to Tania and she nodded her head in understanding. “Oh, my lady!” breathed Tania as she pulled me into a brief hug. Afterward, she helped me up so we could start preparing for the ceremony. In a short span of twenty minutes, I was done taking a shower, so I plopped in front of the dressing mirror with a towel draped around my bosom. Observing my reflection, I stared at the dark circles under my eyes, then at the bruises around the base of my neck. Fresh tears welled up in my eyes as they lingered on the pink abrasions inflicted by Alpha Damon, my soon-to-be partner. But I didn't cry. When I looked up, I saw Tania observing me with her brows creased
★ELAINE'S POV★I was yelling, but my voice was muffled by the large masculine hands enclosed in my mouth. “Shhh....it's me, it's me.” my assailant cooed, but I couldn't identify who the voice actually belong to. So I kept on trying to wriggle free. With a swift maneuver, he whisk me around to face him, one of his hands pressed against the small of my back, and the other cupped my chin. Making my chest press against his hard rocked ones, yet, I could barely see his face. Fear replaced the rage I felt moments ago. “I have been waiting for you, I thought you wouldn't be able to make it, tonight.” He blurts, and I could feel him leaning toward my face because his breath fanned against mine. In truth, I was more disconcerted, pretty much, that I forgot my plight for a second, and I was trying to pinpoint what the hell was going on. I didn't even realize that I had stopped crying until now. But the moment his lips grazed mine, I gathered up my strength and pushed him away from me. My
★ELAINE'S POV★Bile was starting to rise in my throat. I swallowed hard, not knowing how to divulge to them that– my wolf hasn't emerged, yet. Lowering my gaze to my sweaty hands underneath the table, I thought of articulating a lie. But what if the elders ask me to show them? Alas, that would be more humiliating and precarious. So I shoved the thought away from the forefront of my brain, and then I decided to embrace the truth. Okay, here goes nothing. Just as I was about to open my mouth to speak, one of the elders chimed. “Zeta Harold, that question isn't necessary. Even if she has a wolf, it should be the last thing on our mind, because we need a Luna that is willing and accommodating enough to wipe away Alpha Damon's sorrow. We need someone that would bear his pups and make our pack lively. It seems Lady Elaine can do it, so why don't we cut to the chase?” I heaved a sigh of relief, feeling glad that I didn't have to answer that tough question. The moment they realize I'm wolf
★ELAINE'S POV★ “Rise and shine!” My eyes flung open and I stretched out my hands while letting out a yawn. Today is my coronation, but I didn't know how to feel about it. A wave of mixed feelings swept through me. Anxiety, panic, and mostly uncertainty overwhelmed my guts. “Rise and shine!” Tania reiterated, pulling the curtains to my room apart, so a ray of sunlight could illuminate the entire room. “It is time to oppress your oppressors!” What? I let out a brief chortle. “What does that even mean, Tania?” With a charming smile plastered across her beautiful face, she plopped on the mattress beside me. “Last night, when you attended the inaugural ceremony with the Elders and the Alpha, I thought of something.” “Oh really?” I readjusted myself to a sitting position with curiosity piquing my interest. “And what is that?” Tania's neon blue eyes held mine. “It's about our escape plan, my lady. I feel we shouldn't escape for now, because if we do, we will still end up being
★ALPHA DAMON★ The she-wolf's unexpected proclamation made me clench my fist around the arm of the chair I was seated on. What? Cynthia? How? When? Why? Without thinking twice, I jolted to my feet, my pulse quickening. Why does this have to happen today? When will I finally have that peace of mind I yearn for so much? That tranquility! “Guards! Seize Donovan and bring him along with me!” I commanded out of fury, then I urged the she-wolf to lead the way, as I stormed out of the hall, that had already been thrown in an uproar. People were whispering, wondering, and perhaps, confused just like I am. On my way to the Brescia's apartment, I was really hoping Cynthia could still be alive. Plus, I am furious that this occurred today just when I wanted to get the coronation done, so I could get away from all of the ruckus, but it seems, I can't. Who was I kidding? Have I ever had a moment of peace and happiness since I became an Alpha? It has been seven years! Seven freaking years o
★ELAINE'S POV★I rushed between Alpha Damon and Ashley, and his sharp claws scratched my upper arm skin in the process. A loud agonizing cry escaped my lips as I lost my balance and fell to the ground.Everyone in the room gasped in terror. My arm was now scarred, bleeding profusely as blood trickled down to the floor. I was in pain. But I didn't care. Instead, I picked myself up to face Alpha Damon with tears forming a pool in my eyes because of the burning pain. Although I don't have any connection with Ashley, I likened her to my maid, Tania. Because if Tania was in this situation at the moment, I would fight until my last breath to make sure the hair on her head isn't hurt. What happened wasn't Ashley's fault. Delta Donovan was the one looking for her, and if Ashley hasn't gotten a mate just like Tania, does that mean she should be killed because she finally found someone who loves her? Does that mean she should be punished even if the person isn't her mate?As for me, I feel As