As I sit here in the back of the carriage, my heart racing with fear and uncertainty, I can't help but wonder what my future holds. My step-father, Mr. Anderson, had sold me off to the Alpha King like a piece of meat to be used for his own pleasure.
My parents had died in an accident when I was only 6 and I was adopted by this despicable guy.
"You could at least act happy," Mr. Anderson sneers at me.
"Happy to be sold off like a piece of property?" I can't help but roll my eyes at his words. After all, I was just a commodity to be bought and sold to the highest bidder.
Mr. Anderson shrugged. "Look at the bright side. Once you give the Alpha King a son, he'll release you from your duties. You are no longer a child, you are a woman, you are 22 years old."
"Duties?" I scoffed. "You mean I'm nothing more than a glorified breeder for him? How could you do this to me?"
"That's life, dear," Mr. Anderson said casually. "You should be grateful that I found a good deal for you. Not many people get the chance to live in luxury."
"Living in luxury won't be worth it if I'm trapped here for the rest of my life," i muttered under my breath.
The carriage came to a halt, and the door opened to reveal a grim-looking man with piercing blue eyes. It was clear from the moment we crossed the threshold that this was not a place where kindness or compassion were valued.
His eyes scanned me up and down as my step-father greedily counted the stack of coins he had been paid in exchange for me.
When my stepfather has opened the purse and his eyes opened wide . He made me want to vomit.
"Is this the breeder?" Maximus asked, his voice dripping with disdain.
"Yes, Your Highness," my step-father replied, bowing low. "A pure-blooded omega, just as you requested." "She's a fine specimen. Her name is Felicity"he added.
Maximus nodded, his attention focused solely on me. I felt a shiver run down my spine at the intensity of his gaze, and I took a step back, trying to create some distance between us.
The man--the Alpha King, studied me again for a moment before nodding curtly. "Bring her inside."
"Remember, you are representing our family." He whispered to me . I nodded hard, knowing he was all for the money.
He looked at me. "Make me proud, my girl," he said before turning and walking away.
"As we enter the pack, try to act calm,"Marcus the older man with salt and pepper hair who accompanied us, whispers to me. "The Alpha King is known for his unpredictability."
I was led into a grand hall, filled with people bowing low to the ground. As we passed by, the whispers began.
"She's so young, poor thing."
"She seems weak!"
"Can she satisfy the king?"
"Poor girl, she will bear the child of the king and the child will be so powerless like her!"
I felt my cheeks redden in embarrassment, but I held my head high. I refused to let them get the best of me.
Maximus Blackwood took my hand and led me up to a raised dais. "Welcome to my pack, Felicity."
I had never seen anyone quite like Maximus before--he was tall, with broad shoulders and an imposing presence that made it difficult to look him in the eye.
"It's a pleasure to meet you, your Highness," I said, doing her best to sound polite.
Maximus gave me a tight-lipped smile that made me doubt his sincerity. "You'll be staying here as my wife. Once you give me the son I require, you'll be free to go."
I winced at his wording but said nothing. I had heard this speech before from her step-father.
"In the meantime, you'll be expected to fulfill your role as a breeder," Maximus continued. "You'll be living in the wing designated for our future children. Marcus will show you to your quarters."
The older man with salt and pepper hair stepped forward. "Right this way, madam," he said, gesturing her to follow him.
My mind was racing as I tried to take it all in. I was trapped here, with the Alpha King, no less. What had i gotten myself into?
As we walked, Marcus explained the basics of life within the pack. Felicity tried to listen, but my mind kept wandering.
"Does the Alpha King have any other wives?" I blurted out.
"Just you, my dear," Marcus said, an amused glint in his eye.
As we reached her quarters, i took a deep breath, steeling myself for what was to come.
I pushed open the door, stomach churning, and met with a room larger than my own home.
"Make yourself at home, Mrs. Blackwood," Marcus said, respectfully bowing before exiting.
I took tentative steps around the room, noting the basic amenities that were provided. I decided to lay down on the bed and assess her options as i fell into a restless sleep.
I woke up to the sound of a sharp knock on my door. I groaned, rubbing my groggy eyes as I made my way over to it. It was Marcus, the old man who had shown me to my quarters.
"Mrs. Blackwood, the Alpha King has requested your presence immediately," he said.
"Okay, I'm coming," I replied, my heart racing at the sudden summons.
I followed Marcus's lead back to the grand hall, where Maximus was seated at the head of the table, his advisors flanked on either side.
"Ah, Felicity, good to see you," he said with a small smile as i approached.
"What did you need me for?" I asked trying to keep my voice calm and steady, i exchanged a glance with Marcus, who gave a small nod before i followed the Alpha King out of the hall.
As we made our way through the castle, Maximus was surprisingly quiet. I couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. He wasn't acting like himself, and I couldn't shake the feeling that something bad was about to happen.
"Where are we going?" I asked, trying to break the silence between us.
"To the laboratory," Maximus said simply.
"The laboratory?" I repeated, confused.
"Yes," Maximus said, stopping abruptly in front of a wooden door at the end of the hallway. "I have something to show you."
My stomach churned as Maximus opened the door and motioned for me to follow him inside. The room was dimly lit, with only a couple of flickering candles casting light on the walls.
"Maximus, what is this?" I said, afraid.
"You're my wife, Felicity," he said, turning to look at me. "Don't you trust me?"
I hesitated for a moment, but ultimately nodded. Maximus produced a small vial, and I gasped as I saw a faint liquid inside.
"What is that?" I asked.
"A fertility potion," Maximus said, smiling slyly. "I mixed it myself."
My eyes widened in horror as Maximus approached me, vial in hand.
"Now, it's time to get busy," he said, grinning.
I took a step back, shaking my head. "No, Maximus, please. I don't want this."
Maximus's expression turned dark. "You don't have a choice."
I backed myself up against the wall, my heart racing in my chest. I didn't know what to do.
"Maximus, please," I begged, tears streaming down my face. "I can't do this."
But he didn't listen. He grabbed me forcefully, pushing me onto the nearby table. The vial slipped from his grip, shattering on the floor.
"Maximus, no!" I screamed, struggling against him.
He looked at me, his eyes cold and calculating. "You're just a breeder to me, Felicity. Nothing more."
I felt a surge of anger and desperation. "I'm not just a breeder," I spat. "I'm a person, and you can't treat me like this."
Maximus leaned in, his breath hot against my neck. "I can do whatever I want," he said, before kissing me roughly.
I pushed him away, feeling sick to my stomach. "I won't let you do this to me," I said, my voice shaking with anger.
Maximus just laughed, grabbing me again. "You don't have a choice, Felicity," he said. "You're mine now."
But I wasn't going to be his victim. I fought back, kicking and screaming until he finally let me go.
"You'll pay for this," Maximus growled, storming out of the room.
I collapsed onto the floor, tears streaming down my face. What had I gotten myself into?
Chapter 2:Trapped with the Cruel Alpha King The door slammed behind him, leaving me alone in the dimly-lit room with nothing but the shattered vial and an empty feeling inside her. I didn't know what was going to happen to me, but i knew i couldn't stay here with a man as cruel and heartless as Maximus Blackwood. Moving slowly, i hobbled out of the laboratory and back to my room, my mind reeling from the shock of what had just happened. Alone in the silence of my chamber, I made a decision: I had to escape.When the sun rose the next morning, i knew that i had to escape. I looked around my room, contemplating my options. I knew that i would have to be quick, silent, and leave as little of a trace as I could. I needed to go somewhere where Maximus couldn't find me. Suddenly, a knock at my door jolted me back to my senses. "Mrs. Blackwood?" It was Marcus. "Are you in there? The Alpha King wishes to see you. It's urgent." I frantically searched my room, trying to think of
The next morning,I got up, taking a deep breath, and headed to the bathroom to wash my face. As I looked into the mirror, I saw a different reflection staring back at me. I was no longer the naive girl who had been sold off to the Alpha King. I was Felicity Blackwood, Maximus' wife, and I had to start acting like it.I put on a brave face and made my way down to the dining hall, where the rest of the pack had already gathered. Marcus greeted me with a "Good morning, Mrs. Blackwood.""Good morning, Marcus," I replied, trying to be polite.As I sat down at the table, I could feel the eyes of the other pack members on me. They were all waiting for me to produce an heir, to secure Maximus' place as the Alpha King."What's on the agenda for today?" I asked, trying to distract myself from my thoughts.Maximus looked up from his plate. "We have some pack business to attend to. You'll be accompanying me."I tried to hide my fear, but it must have shown on my face because Maximus frowned."Is
As I walked through the palace halls, I felt a sense of dread wash over me. It seemed like everyone was talking about me and my inability to produce an heir.I knew that Maximus was feeling the pressure too, but I couldn't help feeling like it was all my fault. I can't tell him the truth.As I entered my chambers, I felt a wave of relief wash over me. I needed some time to myself to think.But my peace was short-lived. As I was sitting on my bed, I heard a knock on the door."Who is it?" I asked, feeling a sense of unease."It's Titus," came the reply.I hesitated for a moment, wondering if I should let him in. But before I could make a decision, he barged in."Hello, my dear," he said, his voice dripping with sarcasm."What do you want, Titus?" I asked, trying to keep my voice steady."I just wanted to see how the queen is doing," he said, his eyes roving over my body.I felt a surge of anger. How dare he speak to me like that?"I'm fine," I said, trying to keep my voice even.Titus
Chapter 5: Maximus's pov.I watched helplessly as Felicity ran out of the room, her footsteps echoing in the silence. I clenched my fists, seething with anger and frustration. How dare she disobey me and leave like that? I had warned her of the consequences, but she still chose to defy me."Stop!" I yelled, my voice echoing through the empty room. But she didn't look back, didn't even slow down. I felt a surge of anger rise within me. How could she be so foolish? Didn't she realize the danger she was putting herself ?As i stepped out into the night, the full moon casting an eerie glow on everything around me.I bared my teeth in frustration. I had to find her, and fast. I couldn't let her escape my grasp, I have to find her and punish her.My mind raced as i thought about where she could have gone. I knew the pack territory like the back of my hand, but Felicity was always full of surprises. I couldn't let my guard down for a second."Bring her back here and alive!" I roared to m
My mind raced with fear, anger, and sadness as I ran through the woods, trying to escape from Maximus and his servants. The forest was dense, and I had to dodge trees and branches as I ran. My heart pounded in my chest, and my breaths came in short gasps.Suddenly, I heard footsteps and voices I spotted a small cave up ahead and made a beeline for it. "Where did she go?" asked one of the servants."I don't know," replied another. "But we need to find her before she gets too far.""Spread out and find her, she couldn't get far!" Ordered the first servant.Panic set in as I realized they were getting closer. I spotted a small cave up ahead and made a beeline for it.As I climbed inside, I held my breath and hoped that they wouldn't find me. But then I heard someone entering the cave.I closed my eyes, trying to stay calm, as I heard the sound of someone breathing. It was so close, I could feel the warmth of their breath on my skin. I clutched my fists, ready to fight if necessary."
Chapter 7As the group of men approached, I tried to stay hidden behind the tree, but my heart was pounding so loudly in my chest that I was sure they could hear it. Maximus was scanning the area, searching for me, and I knew that if he found me, it would be the end.Suddenly, a hand reached out and grabbed me, pulling me into a nearby bush. I turned around to see who had saved me and saw a young woman with dark hair and piercing brown eyes."Who are you?" I asked, still trying to catch my breath."My name is Ava," she said.Before I could ask any more questions, she led me through the woods, away from Maximus and his men. We ran for what felt like hours, until we finally reached a small, hidden cabin deep in the forest.As we entered the cabin, I couldn't help but notice how cozy and warm it felt inside. "This is my home," Ava said, "you're safe here.""Thank you," I said, still in shock from what had just happened. "I don't know how to repay you.""Don't worry about it," Ava replied
8Maximus's POV:As i sat in my throne there lost in thought, i heard a commotion outside the throne room. It was my servants returning, and i jumped up, eager to know what news they had.As i approached the entrance to the throne room, I heard the sound of footsteps getting closer. I could hear the muffled voices of my servants as they discussed something, but I couldn't make out the words. Finally, the doors to the throne room opened, and my servants entered. I went back to sitting down and scanned the group, looking for any sign of Felicity. " Where is she ?" I asked angrily.One of the servants stepped forward, bowing low. "Your Majesty, we have not found her . " "And why are you coming back?" I growled furiously "Didn't I tell you not to come back unless you found her?" " We found this one trying to escape my king !" He said pushing Stefan to the floor in front of me .I looked down at Stefan, who was now kneeling before me, his head bowed in submission. "Is this true?" I aske
The sun peeked through the small window of the old, abandoned cabin where Ava and I spent the night. I stretched, feeling the warmth on my face, and took a deep breath, inhaling the fresh morning air."Good morning, Emily," Ava yawned, rubbing her eyes.Don't mind me, I have told that my name is Emily , as I said earlier, I preferred to be safe than sorry."Good morning, Ava," I said, smiling at her.We packed our bags and stepped outside, ready to start the day. As we walked towards the village, we saw a group of villagers gathered around, curiously looking at us."Don't worry," Ava reassured me. "They're just curious. They'll warm up to us soon enough."As we approached the village square, a man with a friendly smile stepped forward."Welcome to our village," he said, extending his hand. "My name is Peter.""Hi, Peter," I said, shaking his hand. "I'm Emily, and this is Ava."Peter introduced us to the other villagers, and we spent the day getting to know them. They showed us around
Epilogue:Eight years later, The room erupted in applause as Maximus announced the newly voted members of League of Justice. I couldn't help but feel proud of him as he confidently named each member.After the ceremony, Ava and Kim approached me, their cheeks were flushed with excitement and their smiles wide."Ava, tell me, how did Maximus do?" I asked, eager to hear their thoughts."He did an amazing job!" Ava answered, her voice brimming with enthusiasm. "I'm so proud of him.""I agree," added Kim. "He really isn't a dictator like some people thought he would be. He's smart, he chose to only have 50% of the power as king and left the other 50% to the League of Justice."Maximus really had outdone himself, building a new center for LOJ and bringing all the territories of the other alphas and his own together in one, calling it Bloodwood MaFe. As Ava left to attend to her fiancé Kyle, whom she had been through a lot with but still remained by his side, two years engaged and five ye
109Maximus POV.I stood there, adrenaline pumping through my veins as I stared at Melezo and Felicity lying on the bed. Melezo, the man who had almost killed me, and Felicity, the woman he had taken from me by force.Indeed I was not dead, have you ever seen the main actor die in his own film? No isn't it? So why was I dead? Marcus had the idea that I lie about my death, that I fake it , after the explosion, I had been seriously injured and Marcus had treated me alone , all this , so that i'll be able to kill Melezo, the real one and not a copy as usual. We had stubbornly left the coffin empty, Marcus had taken care of everything, no one had to know for the plan to work well, not even Felicity .I approached closer to the bed and I watched as Felicity's eyes widened in shock at the sight of me, clearly thinking I was dead. I gestured for her to be quiet, not wanting to alert Melezo to my presence just yet.As I moved closer, I could see the fear in Melezo's eyes when he finally rea
108Felicity POV.One week later,We were staying at the Melezo's apartment. He had me called by his guards." What do you want?" I asked my voice frozen like an iceberg. " It's all thanks to you that I spared your friends."I raised an eyebrow. "What do you mean?""Don't play ignorant with me," he said.I pretended not to know what he was talking about. "What are you saying?""Don't play ignorant with me," he said, his voice low. "You know exactly what I'm talking about. Remember when I asked you to be my wife?"I shrugged, pretending not to understand. "I'm sorry, I don't recall. Could you remind me?"He let out a frustrated sigh. "Stop playing games with me. You said no. And despite the death of Maximus," he paused, glancing away for a moment before meeting my eyes once again. "Give me your answer now!."I felt a lump form in my throat and my heart raced in my chest. "Maximus is dead because of you," I said, my voice shaking. "And no matter what you say, my answer is still no."He
107Felicity POV."I can't see anything clearly, everything is blurry," I said in a muffled voice."Can you hear me?" a distant voice asked.I strained to listen, but it was too faint.Suddenly, my mother appeared in front of me. "Mom!" I cried out with relief.She turned around, and as I laid eyes on her, I was overwhelmed by her beauty. She was dressed in a light flowery dress, barefoot, and her blonde hair cascaded over her shoulders. "M-mom?" I called out, my voice shaky."You're doing great, just hang in there," a distant voice said.I started running towards my mother.But as I got closer, she said, "Stop walking, don't follow me."My mom whispered.But I couldn't help myself. I wanted to touch her, to feel her presence.Tears streamed down my face as I desperately pleaded, "But I want to touch you, I've missed you so much!"As I ran towards her again, the distant voices became louder and more urgent and my mother faded away."Can you hear us?" They called out.I blinked, and su
106Felicity POV.One week later,As I sat in front of the mirror, Ava carefully applied my make-up, and we chatted about her relationship with my brother Kyle. "I just don't know what to do," she said, her voice heavy with emotion. "I love him so much, but I don't know where I stand with him."I reached out to take her hand. "Ava, Kyle loves you. I'm sure of it. And I'm going to talk to him tonight and make sure he knows he needs to step up."Ava wiped her tears and gave me a small smile. "Thank you, Feli. I don't know how you always manage to make things better."I winked at her. "It's what friends are for."As Ava finished up my make-up, I surveyed myself in the mirror. It was a stunning transformation - she had somehow managed to make me look even more beautiful. My hair was carefully styled, and my dress was magnificent.It was a flowing, white gown, with intricate lace detailing and a stunning train. It made me feel like a queen. As Ava helped me into the dress, I couldn't help
105Maximus POV.As we walked back to our camp in silence, all dismayed by this death, felicity was the most affected, and I had to be there for her. Despite our past differences and our rivalry, Adrian was my comrade.When we arrived at the camp, the others rushed towards us. "What happened?" one of them asked, looking at Adrian's lifeless body."He's gone," Kyle said, his voice heavy. "We need to bury him."There was a moment of stunned silence before everyone sprang into action, gathering supplies and digging a grave. As we lowered Adrian into the ground, I felt a sense of closure, but also a deep sorrow for the loss of someone so young and full of promise. "Rest in peace, Adrian," I whispered, as we said our final goodbyes. I couldn't help but feel a sense of guilt wash over me. Adrian had been my enemy, but he had also been a fighter, a warrior just like me. And in that moment, I realized that perhaps if things had been different, he could have been a true ally, a friend maybe.
104Felicity POV.I sat there, feeling helpless and hopeless. I feared that Adrian would never let me go, that I was doomed to be trapped in this forsaken place forever. My heart ached for Maximus, and I could only pray that he was searching for me.Time seemed to drag on endlessly until suddenly, the door burst open with a loud crash. In the doorway stood Maximus wolf, my hero, my love, he quickly detransformed and resumed his human form. My heart leaped with joy at the sight of him, and I felt a wave of relief wash over me.Maximus quickly freed me from the ropes that bound me and removed the gag from my mouth. I threw my arms around him, feeling the weight of everything that had happened to me lift from my shoulders.As we held each other tightly, our lips met in a kiss that was filled with emotion. Desperation, relief, and love all mingled together, and I felt that nothing could come between us.Breaking the kiss, we remained entwined, not wanting to let go of each other. "I love
103Maximus POV.As I opened my eyes little by little, I felt a throbbing headache and realized it was already nighttime. Ava was standing over me, holding my baby and Felicity's in her arms. "What happened?" I asked groggily, feeling confused and disoriented.It all came flooding back to me - Adrian had given me the tainted meat, causing me to feel weak and drowsy.I shot up, suddenly remembering what had happened. "Where's Felicity?" I demanded."That's actually why I woke you up," Ava said hesitantly. "Adrian took her to talk and she hasn't come back yet."I jumped up, feeling the pain in my head intensify."If that bastard had even laid a finger on Felicity, I was going to make him pay." I shouted.My sudden outburst woke everyone up from their sleep. Kyle shot me a murderous look, "I can't believe you woke me up," Kyle glared at me."I had to," I replied, "Something happened with Felicity.""What happened?" Kyle's tone softened as he turned to Ava.As Ava explained the situation
102Felicity POV.Once we were a safe distance away, Adrian started speaking in a hushed tone. "So, I wanted to talk to you about Maximus."I furrowed my brow, not sure where he was going with this. "Okay, what about him?"Adrian's voice dropped even lower, "He's not a good man for you."I stopped walking and turned to face him, "What do you mean?""He's dangerous, he's made enemies, and he's not the right fit for you," Adrian explained.I furrowed my brow, "I appreciate your concern, but I'm capable of making my own choices."Adrian hesitated for a moment before saying, "I understand. I just worry about you.""Thank you, but I've got this," I reassured him.As we continued our walk, Adrian spoke up again, " Feli, I still love , I tried to forget you but I can't!" I stopped walking and turned to face him. "Look, we've already talked about this. I don't share the same feelings for you. I just love him you a big brother, like I love my brother Kyle. You need to understand this once and