My eyes gleamed with tears but I fought very hard to restrain them. I couldn't allow Logan to see my tears, not now when I could feel him simmering with anger.
A slap sent me flying as I slammed on the wall before falling down with a thud. The impact was too much that I coughed out blood as tears started stinging my eyes."You filthy animal, how dare you touch me with your dirty hands?" Logan's voice bloomed into my ears and i shivered from the coldness etched on his words.I didn't dare raise my head to look at him because that would make him more angrier than he already was. He doesn't forget to remind me how ugly and disgusting my face is." I'm sorry, it won't happen again." My meek voice travelled through the room. Despite trying, I couldn't control the tremble lacing my voice. My sorry would definitely aggravate the already bad situation but what else could I say. He was using his alpha voice on me making me submit to him." You are sorry? Why don't I see how sorry you are mutt!" He spat, moving to me before he started kicking me on my stomach repeatedly. I curled myself into a ball, hoping that the torture won't last long.I could feel that afew of my ribs were already broken.I could not help but lament at my cruel fate. What wrong did I ever do to the moon Goddess to grant me such a hard life. She must have loathed me to give me a mate who hated me to the core.Maybe this was my fate and I should just accept it. The cruel fate engraved in me that I would never find a happy ending just like others.I dared not make a sound afraid that Logan will punish me harder but my silence did the exact opposite." I see you are tough huh? Let's see if this will make you scream." Logan said and I dreaded what would happen next to me.I peered to only see him produce a dagger before thrusting it into ny thigh. A blood curling scream escaped my mouth as the poison coated on the dagger burned my skin and flesh.Logan did not stop as he continued thrusting the dagger severally on my thighs, my blood gushing out but that did not make him stop." Stop please, I beg you to stop." I whispered, hoping that he could have pity on me." So now you know how to beg, whore?" He spat before landing a heavy blow on my head making me pass out.I was brutally woken up by a bucket of water being thrown at me. I coughed hard as I sniffed out the water that had entered my nose. I wiped my face with the back of my hand as I inhaled the bad smell from the dirty water. I thanked God that the water did not find my mouth open. " What are you lying there doing? Get your lazy ass up and go make me something to eat." Regina bellowed and I scrambled to walk to the kitchen." You better make sure you don't spill your filthy blood in my food." Regina said, reminding me that I had just been butchered by my mate.I winced in pain as I tried to walk, the strain on my legs making the healing wounds hurt.The poison was making me heal impossibly slow.I struggled to walk to the kitchen despite the pain.' Can you heal me?' I mindlinked my wolf, scar to only have her shake her head.' I am weak and the poison is making things even worse.The kitchen was messy, like someone intentionally ruined everything.I decided to make pancakes for her. Mixing the flour and the water, I placed the pan on the cooker to allow it to heat while I beat the eggs to mix with the flour. I heard footsteps approaching the kitchen and I didn't need anybody to remind me of those familiar footsteps.I could swear she was fuming mad by the weight on each step. I wondered what I did to make her so mad.The door was pushed open with a bang and Regina strutted inside.She took the jar of water on the table, splashing the whole liquid on me.I was already underdressed with the thin satin dress omegas were provided which was already covered with dirt and soaked with my blood.The water drenched me, making the thin fabric stick on my body like my second skin.Without giving me time to breath, she was on my neck, strangling me.I could feel her anger as she tightened her grip on my neck as her other hand served my cheeks with hot slaps.She pulled my hair, scratched my face and kicked me while I stayed silent.That's how we were trained here, to take out punishment without saying anything. Without questioning why or defending ourselves." You bitch! How dare you try to seduce the Alpha? Do you think I can't finish you off just because you are his pathetic mate? Are you trying to challenge my authority?" Regina roared like a mad woman as she continued to assault me." I didn't!" I tried to explain but all in vain as a hot kick landed on my already broken ribs.Seduce the Alpha? How in the world did she come up with such an absurd conclusion?" You dare deny it you whore? Are you saying that Logan lied to me about you trying to seduce him?" Regina roared, a hot slap landing on my cheeks and I was sure my cheeks would be coloured with handprints." I'll teach you your place." She said and I could swear I would not like what she was going to do next.Regina pulled me to the hot pan, shoving my face and frying it on the pan. I let out a loud scream as my face burned. After what felt like forever, she pulled me away, throwing me on the ground." Take her away and drown her in the lake. Make sure she is on the verge of dying by the time you throw her to the dungeon. She will have to learn the hard way that around here she's nothing but a worthless Omega." Regina instructed the guards accompanying her and I knew that I was in for another nightmare and nightmare was what I received.My wolf , scar, retreated to the back of my mind after failing to endure the pain anymore. I couldn't blame her, with the restriction, it was hard for her to heal. Leaving me with my weak and wounded human body to rely on. Of course, without getting any medical attention, even my human body couldn't handle the pain.I laid on my stomach, groaning in pain.My back was covered with whip wounds. Some had left behind big scars, but the scar in my heart was the biggest of all.What did I do?What shameful sin did I ever commit to be treated worse than a stray dog? What wrong did I ever deserve this kind of cruel treatment, treatment worse than a criminal's?Was getting mated to Logan really my doom? Did the moon Goddess perhaps curse me by giving me a Mate? If Yes,was it possible to send a petition to her and ask her to take him away. That I didn't need a mate anymore? That all I wanted was my freedom? The freedom to roam the lands without having anyone to restrict me or enslave me?The following morning, I was taken from the dungeons and back to my working position. Even with the wounds, nobody gave me the time to heal or even rest. Scar tried to heal me but it was slow.I managed to stay away from trouble for the better part of the day until I ruined one of the beta's shirt as I ironed it. The smell of something burnt lingered in the air even after I disposed off the shirt under his bed. That was a stupid move and I knew that when the Beta barged into the room, sniffing around until he retrieved the shirt from under the bed." You useless piece if trash! How dare you ruin my favorite shirt? Do you think you can pay this with your pathetic life even if you were sold off? Ofcourse nobody would want a cursed bitch and weak Omega like you." The beta spat disdainfully as he walked to me before landing a hot slap on my cheeks and kicking me until I was now laying on the cold floor." I didn't mean to please forgive me." I begged, my tears pooling and falling, painting my cheeks." Oh you will be sorry when I am done with you." He said, walking to his closet and retrieving two syringes.I knew what was contained in those syringes and I dreaded what the contents would do to me." Please don't!" I whimpered as I felt dread fill my mind. I knew that was as a result of Scar's nervousness." Shut up!" With that he held me down, stabbing the syringe into my thighs and repeated the same to my other thigh. I cried out in pain as the wolfsbane spread to my body, heat spreading throughout my body burning each cell of my nerve. This was not the first time I have been injected with wolfsbane and the feeling was not something pleasant to a wolf.As if the wolfsbane was not enough, the Beta produced a knife, turned me over and ripped my gown around the back. He then started carving out words on my back with a dagger. I must have passed out from her pain. The next thing I knew was Regina kneeling infront of me, a smirk on her face." Dress this bitch, she will be auctioned off today. After tonight, I won't get to see her ugly face again." she spat venomously." Bathe her and dress her up. Tonight she will be auctioned off. At Least after tonight, I don't get to see her ugly face in this pack anymore.'" Regina Instructed.The word getting sold off could have scared the shit out of me, but not anymore.If there's a chance I could get away from this hellhole, I would not hesitate to do it. I would rather have myself killed by some stranger than to continue living on this pack, letting Logan humiliate and Regina vent up her anger and hatred on me.' Anything that allows you to sleep peacefully.' I said inwardly.Ugly! who doesn't know that despite being chosen by the Alpha, she has always been jealous of my beauty.I was bathed by the slaves and my wounds cleaned. The silver chains restraining me were also removed.I know they did this so that I can heal by evening or by the time they sell me off.But there's no problem. It was better than having my fragile human body to heal itself.After I was cleaned and given clean clothes to wear, I was
Regina's voice rang from the door as she made her way inside.I saw her eyes widen in surprise before jealousy adorned them.That prompted me to take a look at myself.I hadn't been in the mood to admire myself but now that I witnessed such emotions from her from the reflection of the mirror, I got curious.The girls had washed my hair and straightened it before curling the ends creating waves.The red dress was hugging my curves at the right places.I have to admit that whoever chose the dress for me has a good sense of fashion.The red dress created a contrast with my wheat like skin adding more charm to my already well proportioned body.I always knew I had a great body, just that with the loosely fitted satin dresses we were made to wear, nothing could be outlined.A little bit of makeup was done on my face, the pink lipstick applied on my lips giving them a luscious look.I could not believe that the person in the reflection was actually me.I was proud that my parents gave me su
Gideon POVIt's been three fucking hours and the little Alpha has been all about discussing whatever it is I didn't even pay attention about. Usually this kind of matters are handled by my beta but Leo is out of the pack. That leaves me , the Lycan King, to listen to some stupid proposals made by a young and ignorant alpha of a small pack under my rule.As the Lycan King, I rule over all the other packs and they have to discuss every important matter about their pack with me.That's how it has always been but there's nothing I loathe like sitting for hours listening to things I have least Interest with so that leaves Leo to handle such petty matters.My head is occupied with the news about the new arrivals to the auction that will be held two hours from now.Known as the heartless and mateless king, I get to satsify my sexual needs by buying a few sex slaves. We lycans are known to have a strong sex drive and that's why I personally pick my sex slaves.I kicked my last one out of my
Gideon POVI stilled, as waves of shock rippled through me from what my beast just Said.Mate? The lady in red was my mate? The very same mate I have been waiting for for years?I don't know exactly what I was feeling. A myriad of emotions flashed through me, ranging from relief, happiness to rage.I was relieved that at last, the moon Goddess gifted me what was made just for me.Happy that I was no longer mateless as others referred to me as.I was angry that someone had the audacity to present my very own fated for auctioning.A growl so deep that it had the whole room vibrating tore through me as I heard someone place a bid on what was meant to be mine.' Calm down, I'll get her out of here.' I had to calm my beast before he could do worse.' You better get my mate out of here at this very moment or you won't like it.' Danger growled back at me.I knew better than to take the words of my beast lightly. He was capable of that mad much more.Being a lycan, our beasts are strong an
Logan POVComing to the Lycan's kingdom was not something I very much wanted but I knew that I had to do it.For the sake of the development of my pack, I had yi sit down with that arrogant ass and discuss the issue about the opening of the pack school in my pack.Our pack was considered one of the wealthiest but we were never given the go ahead to open a pack school.That's what I wanted for my people, to be able to study in our pack and not be forced to move to other packs.We were wealthy but I knew constructing a school at the pack land would need us to seek help from others but most importantly, to get permission from the Lycan king.Three hours to the discussion and I could see the Man was paying the least attention to what I was saying about.My proposal had been well polished by me and my beta and I knew there was nothing boring about it.Since he wasn't listening, I was forced to repeat something more than once and that really irked me. But what could I do? Not like I would w
" I understand you are interested in this lady but she's my mate and I can't let her go." I said, trying to reason with the lycan King but the look of mockery he gave me convinced me that he didn't believe a word I said.I could not blame him though, even to me it sounded like a made up story, a far fetched story.But that was the truth, a truth nobody could change. She is my mate, the gift that the moon goddess gave me to complete me. I might have treated her badly but I couldn't let Maya go, I was unable to. She is perfect for me and my wolf, just not ideal Luna for the pack. Her status deters her from being accepted by only my father but also the elders. I know that to convince them to make her Luna would need me to go against them and I wasn't willing to go to such lengths to have her by my side when I can just give the pack the Luna they need and give my beast the mate she craves for.I learned from my father that the pack comes first before any personal matter.My parents are n
Maya POVI finally did it. I did what I have been looking forward to doing tonight. I thought I would be happy seeing him break out of my rejection but still, I felt like that wasn't enough. After all the things Logan did to me, a mere rejection is not enough to wash away my pain.I watch his devastated look as he looks at me with pain filled eyes. The same eyes I would give him everytime he Instructed his men to torture me but just like he always reacted to me with a blank look, I gave him just that. A blank look. A tug from my now new owner has me taking one last glance at him and the look I see now has me surprised. He looks… sad and Lost. But I quickly cleared such stupid thoughts off my mind. Logan will never look sad just because I was leaving for another pack. If anything, I think he's rejoicing Inwardly. Now, he can get to be with his chosen mate without having to deal with his loathsome mate.All the reactions he showed earlier when the man took me from him should be because
I was placed on a bed and the man turned his back on me and started walking away.I thought he was going to close the door before coming back to me. I wasn't a fool. I knew why I was here.After hearing the man I didn't get to see refer to him as your majesty, I knew I was doomed.I was a slave to the notorious mateless Lycan King.Rumour has it that he's ruthless and a womaniser. He takes female wolves or Lycans as his sex slaves and discards them when he's bored.It's not like I expected my master to treat me any differently, but did I have to end up with the lycan keep king of all the people in the auction house.Although I was afraid, I did not let my fear show and kept a strong facade.I watched as the Man paused at the door before looking at Me past his shoulder without turning." Take a rest tonight, we will discuss the rules of your stay here tomorrow. Goodnight little wolf." He said before closing the door and his footsteps disappearing to the hallway.I didn't Know what to f
" Every year on this day,you come to drink with me. Tell me Maya, what is the matter?" Samantha asked, pouring me another glass of wine." I can't drink with you though." She added, sounding apologetic." I know that. Kyle told me that you guys are expecting again. Congratulations." I said.Six years ago, Kyle and Samantha finally got married and were blessed with a baby boy, Allison." He won't stop telling everybody about it. He's hoping we could have a girl this time." Samantha said with a smile." Anyway, don't try to change the subject. Tell me, it's been years, why do you still feel guilty about your parents death? You and I both know that you had nothing to do with that." She added, making me take a deep breath before sighing heavily." Samantha, do you think I am a filial daughter?" I asked and it seemed like my question took her aback.Samantha stared at me blankly for a minute before a frown settled on her face." Why are you asking that? I don't understand." Confusion was a
" Wake up Zara, it is time to start your training." I smiled at my daughter who was covered from head to toe and definitely pretending to be asleep." Zara dear, I am going to tickle you." I sang out sweetly and the girl immediately woke up, her face terrified.If there is something that Zara fears the most is being tickled." Okay, okay. I'm going to train." She muttered pretending to rub her eyes.A yawn escaped her mouth.Just when she was about to Step down, her father and my husband, Gideon stepped Inside the room." You are being hard on our daughter, Love. Let her sleep some more. She is young and energetic. She can learn everything later." As always, he was here to let his daughter off the hook.This has always been what he does, spoiling his daughter and giving in to her every demand and whim." But Gideon…" Before I could say anything,he snaked his arms around my waist, pulling my body to his." Our daughter is the princess, she does not need to work hard. She can have anyt
" Nooooo!" I cried out, my legs moving impossibly fast as I held Albanus in my arms.The dagger had stabbed directly into his heart and I knew that there was no way I would be saving him.As I held him in my arms, I could not help but let my tears fall.A beautiful smile was plastered on his face as he looked me in the face." Why Albanus! Why did you do that? Why are you stupid?" I yelled at him, my tears flowing like a river.I did not bother to restrain them as they fell, each drop of my tears falling on his face." They say that love is blind but not stupid. I think my Love for you is both blind and stupid. I Love you Maya and I can do anything to see you happy. Since it's Gideon you love, why would I let you suffer after he's dead. I am not generous but I can lay my life to see those I love happy. Be happy please and don't cry. You don't look so good when you cry." Although his voice sounded weak, Albanus still struggled to tell me those words.My hands were soaked with his warm
" Milady, the pack kingdom is under attack!" Brianna's worried and anxious voice reached my mind through the Link." What?" I yelled, jumping on my feet before racing outside.I had confined myself in my chambers again for a whole day and night, trying to practise my magic and learn how to control it." The southern border has been taken down and they are heading to the castle. What should we do?" Brianna cried. I could feel the worry in her voice,not like I was not worried myself but I had prepared myself for this day." Calm down Brianna. I want you to do something for me. Take Zara to safety. Take her to the bunker and wait for me there. No matter what happens, do not let her out of your sight." I instructed, racing down the stairs.The kingdom has always been fortified so how could they break in so quickly?How could they easily make their way as far as to the castle unless this was all but a trap?However, I didn't have time to ponder on that, I just knew I had to stand up and de
Maya POVI have been feeling pretty anxious these last few days. Ever since I lost control and hurt Avery, I have not heard anything from her but knowing that woman, she would look for a way to get back at me.The sky is gloomy and so is my mood. I am not a superstitious person but something is telling me that something is wrong Somewhere.I haven't seen Gideon since I woke up.Brianna said he spent the night in our chambers that night and Left at dawn.She also told me that I was out for almost twenty four hours.When I woke up, it was already past midday.Samantha was the one by my side when I woke up.She actually never talks about Gideon and I appreciate her for that.I don't want to talk about him but that does not hide the worry I have for him.With him spending time with Avery, who knows what she would do to him?" Milady, someone is here to see you." Brianna announces from outside my room.I have been stuck here all day long practising my magic.My control over magic is someth
Third person POV" Alpha Lucio,are you saying that your niece is still alive?" I glared at the man under my cloak wondering why I did not get rid of him three years ago." Yes, Dark Lord. That brat is still alive and that means that our plans are jeopardised." Alpha Lucio replied." Hazia said that she made sure to kill the child, how come she is still alive or could it be that she lied to all of us." His eyes regarded me with suspicion and I glared at him.I would have to keep up with my disguise for as long as it can last because that is the only way I can protect my sister's daughter.I made a mistake and I am going to correct that mistake.I will never allow the dark lord to take over the land. That would be over my dead body!" What are trying to insinuate Lucio? Are you questioning my loyalty to my Lord?" I stalked him, letting my magic free.Lucio took a step back in fear, making me smile Inwardly.That's all you needed to do, Just scare him a little bit and the fellow will be
Looking at my mate in another man's arms had my throat clog but I still managed to keep a straight face.It hurts but I Know my mate. Maya will never ever betray me, not with someone like Albanus at least.But I won't say that Avery's words did not get into me, they did. Pretty bad." Tell me something Maya,do you like jumping from one man to the other? Anyway, what did I expect from a whore like you." Avery spat and before I could move, Albanus was already before Avery, struggling her neck." Watch what you spout from that filthy mouth of yours Avery. Not every woman is as loose as you." His voice was restrained but his words rolled out with so much venom.He was angry and I knew why. Just like me, Albanus fell for my mate's charms and would not stand to have her insulted." It's okay Albanus,leave her alone. How do you expect a monster to relate human feelings?" My mate's sweet voice resonated and to my chagraine, he let Avery go." Talking of whores? Who is the whore between the tw
Maya's POVThe nerve of that woman! How dare she rub the fact that Gideon abandoned my daughter and I for her? Doesn't she have any shame at all?And that Gideon! How dare he bring the woman who hurt me and my daughter so much and decide to marry her? That's without even telling me?He should have already told me about it so that I get prepared and not make a foolOut of myself.Imagine Zara and I going to pay him a suprise visit in the office only to run into that psychopath?Gideon and I had the most passionate night of our lives and from judging by the way he made love to me last night, I was not stupid enough not to realize that something was utterly wrong.Even after observing that, I chose not to ask him anything.I was hoping that he would open up to me and share his troubles with me but he didn't.He chose to keep them to himself then slap me in the face.One thing is certain though, Gideon isn't doing this out of his own violation.There must be something pushing him to do w
"It feels great to be home and free. Don't you think so, Gideon?" Avery asked and I had to suppress bmy anger not to lash at her.Home! I don't think this is her home." Says the person who did not have a second thought before betraying her people and what she calls a home." I snickered sarcastically.To me, your home is the place you would sacrifice anything to see it peaceful and prosper. That's the true definition of a home." My people?" Avery's voice was filled with scorn. " I helped alot of them, saved their pathetic lives but what did they do for me? The person I trusted the most betrayed me and stabbed me behind my back. When I was imprisoned, nobody said anything. Why should I be the one to think about them? They used me to step up in their life but abandoned me when I needed their support. Why should I be kind to them now?"" I don't have people anymore, just myself." She spat venomously." Regardless of what your sentiments are or what you think, there are a lot of innocent