Liam stood by the window, staring out into the sprawling grounds of the Packhouse. The morning sun had yet to rise, but the sky was already beginning to lighten. As he gazed out into the distance, he saw his father emerge from the dining room, accompanied by the Alpha.The Alpha was clad in a smart, tailored suit, with a crisp white shirt and a black tie. The suit was made from fine wool and cut to fit his broad frame perfectly, accenting his powerful build. He was the epitome of casual yet powerful, exuding an aura of confidence and authority with every step he took. Liam's anger boiled within him as he saw the Alpha. It was evident that the Alpha had arrived long before dawn, and the mere sight of him made Liam's blood boil. He watched as his father walked with the Alpha, speaking in hushed tones, and he clenched his jaw in anger.Liam felt a rising sense of frustration and anger at the situation. He felt that he was being treated like he was a child because of the effect that the r
Penelope was sitting on the edge of the bathtub, staring blankly at the wall in front of her, clearly unaware of the bustling around her. Something inside her died the moment her father suggested they visit the Pack doctor. Somehow she knew what was coming for her but she didn't wish for it. Every moment she prayed that she was wrong and that prospect would paint pretty pictures. He had only said that they were going to confirm if she was really pregnant or if they were just assuming things. But there was something more to it. And she saw that thing the moment her father had proposed the idea that they went to know what was really wrong with her. The cruel smirk that graced his face at that moment was permanently etched on her mind. He looked that way the moment he had some evil plan he wanted to execute. The maids kept filling the tub with warm water and adding fragrant oils to it. Despite the activity, Penelope felt usually alone and isolated, lost in her own thoughts.The door t
Her father and the doctor stood facing each other, with a table between them. Uther towered above him, sizing him up like they were about to exchange blows. Her father's expression was tense and his eyes were intently fixed on the doctor's."Doctor, we are here to confirm if my daughter, Penelope, is indeed pregnant."The doctor's face lit up when her father said the word, only if he knew the circumstances surrounding this.The doctor set out to work immediately, he started the examination by first asking Penelope to lie down on the examination table. He then gently placed a hand on her stomach and began to feel for any signs of a baby growing inside her. He used a stethoscope to listen to her stomach and heart, searching for any sounds that could indicate the presence of a fetus. He also performed a pelvic examination, checking for any changes in her cervix or uterus that would confirm the pregnancy.As the examination continued, the doctor carefully explained each step to Penelope
A STING.Penelope stood her ground, tears streaming down her face as her father towered over her, anger etched on his face. "I won't do it," she said firmly, despite her fear.Uther's eyes flashed with fury. "You will do as I say, Penelope. You are a woman, you have no say in this matter," he growls, his voice low and menacing."You will abort this child, or you will be disowned. Do you understand me? You will no longer be my daughter, you will no longer have my name or my support." Uther's words were like a physical blow, and Penelope flinched at the impact."You have twelve hours to change your mind, or the consequences will be dire. And as for you, Yvonne," he turned to Penelope's mother, "You had better talk some sense into your daughter, or you will face the consequences too."With that, Uther stormed out of the infirmary, leaving Penelope and Yvonne in stunned silence. Penelope was shaking, her thoughts a jumbled mess. How could her father be so cruel, so heartless?Yvonne appro
The wind howled eerily as it whipped through the dark and desolate streets, sending shivers down the spines of those unfortunate enough to be caught in its icy embrace. The snow fell softly, painting the world in a blanket of white, but it did nothing to warm the hearts of the brave few who braved the elements. Their breaths came out in plumes of mist, rising like ghosts into the frozen air, as they huddled deeper into their heavy coats, searching for any shred of comfort. The buildings loomed around them, ominous and unyielding as if daring them to survive this torment. But the cold, relentless, and unyielding, pressed in on all sides, threatening to crush them and snuff out their lives. They bowed in acknowledgment as Adnan's frame came into view but he didn't seem to notice their existence. As Alpha Adnan approached the prison, the guards quickly sprang into action. They knew the importance of their Alpha's visit and wanted to make sure everything was perfect. With a loud, cri
"Where is he?""Give him a few minutes my lady. He will be here in a moment." The cat-voiced maid said, peeking out the door."Are you OK?" Her mother asked, cradling her red cheeks. Penelope wondered what her fate could have been if her mother hadn't rescued her immediately. Her father could have disfigured her face. Penelope winced in pain as she raised her hand to touch the tender skin on her cheek. Her father's slap had left a fiery mark, and tears welled up in her eyes as she thought of the cruel words he had spoken to her just moments before.She wished she could run away and never come back, but she knew she had nowhere to go. She was stuck here, in this pack, with her abusive father and her submissive mother.Suddenly, they heard footsteps approaching the room. Her senses were raised as she tried to place the scent. She looked up to see the Pack doctor running through the door and ambling towards her. He was a tall man, with kind eyes and gentle hands, and she knew he would
"Stop, stop! You're going to melt the damn thing!" Take it out now, that's enough." The prison warden yelled as one of the men quickly fazed the glowing rod with a water-filled mess tray but the redness returned almost immediately.Alpha Adnan watched from the tunnel as his guard heated the rod with intense heat until it glowed red and orange, lighting up the dark and damp dungeon.The atmosphere in the dungeon was thick with tension. The flickering torches cast eerie shadows on the walls, creating a sense of foreboding in the already claustrophobic space. The air was thick with the stench of sweat and blood, and the sound of Liam's labored breathing echoed off the stone walls.The guard's cold, calculating gaze was fixed on Liam's battered and bruised body, and a sadistic smile played on his lips as he drew closer. The glowing tip of the rod illuminated his twisted expression, casting ghastly shadows that danced across the walls. The guard approached him with a devilish glint in h
Yvonne's hands trembled as she clutched the letter that Alpha Uther had just handed her. She stared at the words on the page, barely registering their meaning until the realization hit her like a physical blow. Alpha Logan had set a date for his wedding to Penelope, and it was only a few weeks away.She stumbled backward, dropping the letter onto the ground. Alpha Uther watched her silently as a predator would its prey, his expression unreadable. After a moment of stunned silence, Yvonne found her voice. "I have been thinking lately and you know what? I think we should just call this off because I am damn tired!" she exclaimed. "Isn’t it clear she’s being forced into straying into harm’s way? She doesn't want this! And if Logan finds out the truth, it could cost her and the Pack everything! No matter how you try to hide this, I promise you the secret will get out in one way or the other and you know the shame that will come with it- That Penelope married her mate impure. What is ther