02 - ALPHA

-SAGEL-

The man with piercing gray eyes keeps staring at me, there is something about him that wants me to cower back in fear but his gaze was too strong to break.

He finally lets out a frustrated sigh standing up as Basil also bounces up.

Master walks in the same moment with a wide grin on his face.

" I'm only taking one of them actually. I don't want both." The man says as Master's happiness vanishes and replaces by fury.

" I knew this nasty bitch will be no good. She is just a worthless piece of trash." Master growls kicking my cage as I whimper hiding my face in my knees.

Loud snarls echo in the room causing me to shake in fear.

" I'm taking this brunette, not the blonde." The man growls as panic, fear, and confusion washes over me.

Why would he choose me over that beautiful blonde? I'm weak, broken and dirtier than her then . . . why me?

" So-sorry my lord. But may I know why ?" Master mumbles as his voice shake.

" I'm not answerable to you," he growls once again as the window shake and the ground vibrates.

" Yes my lord. I'll open her up." Master stutters kneeling down.

Putting the rusty key in the lock of the cage, he opens it as the door swings open.

Master steps back and runs out again to get the receipt.

" Why didn't you buy your toy? But I'm happy at least you didn't cancel mine. She's such a cutie." Basil chirps happily, bouncing like a baby.

" She's not for you Basil. I'm buying her for myself." My breathing hitches as the words leave his lips.

" That's not fair. I saw her first." Basil whines.

" As if I care." He grumbles under his breath.

" I am not giving her to you," Basil grumbles.

" Basil."

" No."

" Basil."

" No."

" Bas-"

" No."

" Ba-"

" No. No. No." Basil yells huffing loudly.

" She's my mate."

The room falls silent, Basil isn't whining anymore and Mr. Grey eyes isn't growling about anything.

What left me confused was what they talked about? What is a mate?

" She shh-she can't." Basil stutters as he wipes his face with his palms.

" She is." The man says in a husky voice. He kneels down and stares at me.

" What are you waiting for? Get out!" he growls gripping my arm.

I let out a small whimper as his steel grip gets on my arm. He pulls me out by my arm but my legs weren't moving. I couldn't even feel them. It's been two years since I've walked, it might take some time.

My legs not able to balance myself, I fall on his chest as his masculine cologne hugs me making my insides purr. I don't know why but his touch and smell are giving me relaxation.

The next moment I feel him pushing me away as if I was a virus more deadly than Corona. Basil catches my weak body before it could hit the floor and cradles me to his chest.

" How dare you touch me, you bloody low life slut ? She reeks of sweat, blood, and urine," he growls glaring at me.

I whimper hiding my face in Basil's chest, he also had a sweet smell of chocolates and pine mixed. He caresses my hair softly and before I know it, he picks me up cradling me like a baby.

" You can be a little gentle." Basil glares at the man as he scoffs rolling his eyes.

The door creaks open as Master walks in with a scowl on his face.

" Here my lord," he says handing a file to the man.

" Stop glaring at her." I flinch as Basil yells at Master.

The man looks up at Master and then back at the file not even acknowledging Basil's outburst.

" Name is Sagel. Hmmm, couldn't even get herself a good name." He mutters frowning at the paper.

Tears threaten to spill but I keep them at the bay. I didn't know why but his words hurt something deep inside me.

"It's such a cute name just like you," Basil whispers nuzzling his nose in my neck.

I let out a small giggle as his nose felt ticklish on my skin.

" Basil. " The man growls again as Basil stands straight with me again clutched to him even more scared.

" Height is 5' only ?" the man frowns as his eyes examine my body again.

" She didn't grow up an inch since I got her here," Master mutters shrugging.

" That would be ?" Basil asks raising an eyebrow at him.

" Two years." Master mumbles.

" Eighteen years old , hmmm," he mutters as a frown appears on his forehead.

" What about those scars ?" he asks pointing at my bruised arms which are filled with whip marks.

" It was needed to discipline her. She's really ill-mannered." Master grumbles glaring at me.

A whine escapes my lips as I dig my face in Basil's chest. Master is lying to this big man , he beats everyone for entertainment.

" Is everything fine my lord ?" Master asks as the man finally closes the file glancing at me.

" Yeah." He mutters staring at me again.

" Basil, get the payment done and you come with me," he growls taking a step towards us.

I let out a whimper hiding in Basil's chest as he laughs making his chest vibrate.

" Relax baby, he isnt going to hurt you." Basil mumbles handing me to the man.

He takes me in his arms but doesn't cringe in disgust this time, instead, he clutches my body tightly against his warm one.

" I'm honoured you visited me , my lord. Hope to see you again." Master mumbles as he nods walking towards the door.

I want to peak back and see what Basil is doing but his shoulders were so high that I couldnt see anything.

He walks out of the store and I smile gets on my face as sunlight falls on my face. I dont remember the last time I ran across the fields with the sun shining on me.

It feels so good to have sunlight warming my skin after such a long time. He gets into a black car and places me on his lap.

I look at the interior of the car in awe. Everything had beautiful leather on it and the seats felt so comfortable to sit on but I am stuck on his lap.

I want to run my fingers on those cool leather seats and snuggle into them but I'm too scared of this big man alot.

" Let's go." He mutters as his chest vibrates by his deep voice.

" Alpha , what about beta Basil ?" the driver questions.

" He'll get something for himself. Or just walk home, he is getting irritating a lot these days," he mutters under his breath.

Basil doesn't seem irritating. He is so sweet and caring, not to forget he caught me when this man tossed me like a ball.

Unknowingly I keep staring at the driver's actions, I didn't see many of people for a long time so I just wanted to observe something or someone.

My train of thoughts breaks when he places his finger under my chin making me face him.

" I want these eyes to only look at me and no one else, okay ?" he mumbles softly.

I bite my lips nodding softly as he smiles patting my head.

" Good. You'll call me sir or master and nothing other than that," he mutters as I nod again.

It's not that I will call him anything anyway and even if I do, he won't even hear it.

A frown gets on his face as he stares at me with an unknown emotion.

" Don't you want to know my name, little one ?" he mutters.

I gulp loudly shaking my head. I just didn't want this man to get angry because I knew his one slap and I'll be dead.

"It's Azriel," he whispers in my ear. Azriel, I test his name in my mind. He won't even know what I call him in my mind.

I grip his shoulders tightly as his lips brush over my earlobe. He plants a soft kiss just below my ear and licks it making my eyes widen in shock.

Why is he licking someone dirty like me? Just three minutes ago, he said I reeked of dirt and his licking me now.

He moans planting another kiss just below the first one and licks it again. He continues kissing and me as I squirm into his lap uncomfortably.

The car comes to a stop as I jerk forward but he holds me back.

I look at his face as he smiles softly at me.

" Come," he whispers taking me in his arms again.

I hide in his chest as he walks into a huge mansion. It is so enchanting, I've never seen such a beauty in my entire life. It just looks breathtaking.

People bow down at him as he walks through the huge halls. All the walls are painted in red maroon color with golden borders, the curtains and rugs also are maroon with golden designs. There are huge chandeliers hanging looking so much pretty that I want to touch them and know how they felt.

Finally, Azriel enters a room that has a bed, a mirror, and two couches there. I look at the room in awe. The room looked so pretty with a huge television hanging on the wall and warm sunlight coming through the balcony doors.

There are three doors in the room, I wonder what is behind them but I am too scared to ask Azriel or walk near it myself.

Azriel places me on a couch and takes off his black blazer. I gulped looking at his muscles bulging out of the white shirt he is wearing. He gives me another charming smile, turning his back towards me as he picks up a jug and glass from the table.

He pours a glass of water and places it near my face gesturing me to take it. I stare at the glass then look up at him.

Will, he beat me if I drink it? Master always gave me limited water and food and when he gave me an adequate amount of water, he used to kick me until I puked it out, it was entertainment for him.

Azriel sighs kneeling down, he takes the glass close to me until they are touching my lips and nods at me.

" Drink it up kitten," he mutters.

I look down from his intimidating gaze and gulp down the water as he keeps adjusting the glass on my lips.

My throat feels satisfied with the cold water splashing on its drywalls. Azriel smiles putting the empty glass on the table.

He looks back at me with an unknown emotion as I stare at his devilishly handsome face.

" Let's talk about some rules, shall we ?" he mutters sitting next to me.