Chapter 4

LUPE’S POV

It was full moon and its pale light shined so bright for everyone to see clearly. Everyone was anticipating for the ceremony to be held. I peeped from time to time, checking if Garrett would seek in to see me before the ritual like agreed but, nothing.

Honestly, I was stunned by the number of people who came for my mating ceremony. Might be because Garrett was a Beta. If just me, no one would have come to the mating ceremony because, I’m a mere omega but, they had no idea I wasn’t ordinary… a rare wolf.

Mum later explained the reason I was considered a rare wolf. I never heard of the purple moon until of recent. Only a few, knows the legendary tales.

However, I was dressed in an evening gown which had a low neckline to give Garrett easy access to marking me.

Finally getting mated. 

But somehow, the mischievous smile Kiera gave me at noon, still made me feel unease. That they might have planned something up their sleeves. Something didn’t feel right.

You'll be fine as soon as you see your mate though. Just calm down so you don't trip on the way to him." She joked.

"That would be so embarrassing!" I exclaimed, suddenly gaining my voice.

A loud bang was heard, it signaled the start of the ceremony. I could feel everyone's attention on me as my mom walked me towards Garrett. They had once mocked me and made me feel like a nobody. I could still hear their whimpers.

I focused on Garrett. He seemed different. He didn’t look that happy. His expression was usually tensed, scared and uncertain. I tried to signal him but, he didn’t respond. He just gave me a neutral look.

When then stood next to each other, I heard his voice, “Is there something you would like to tell me now?” His question took me off guard.

I was about to answer when one of the elders signaled us to quiet.

The officiator started the rituals, he was about to cut Garrett and I hand when the unexpected happened.

"And what is going on here?" but no one uttered a word as they shook in fear. I turned to see the Alpha and step sister. 

I needed no one to tell me that, he was the Lycan king.

“I asked a question, right?” He growled so loud that, my heart skipped a beat. But I wasn’t going to let them win.

"My mating ceremony, of course." I answered while looking him straight in the eyes.

“I am sorry. She never told me of your interest. I didn’t know until tonight. Please spare my life and that of my family.” Saying that, Garrett fell to the ground and my eyes widened.

“What?!” 

I met Kiera’s face and she had the fullest smile.

“I will reject her now.” Garrett sounded so serious.

The Lycan king stood on top of Garrett, “How dare you try to escape my orders using your mate?” He asked me.

“Please don’t hurt him. Please!” I cried out as Garrett was on the ground, groaning in agony. 

“And who else supported this?” He turned to face my mother who already went on her knees. “You thought you can play me right?” He asked and mum shook her head.

“No, my lord. He was her mate and…” 

“Shut the fuvk up stupid woman. Do I look like a fool to you?” He asked.

Everyone present at the ceremony were all on their knees except me. Garrett was beginning to shed tears.

“Everyone hear will not live to tell the story. I will start with this idiot, then your mother and, one after the other, you will watch them all die and their blood will be on your head.” He said, and jumped on Garrett who did nothing but groan.

“Please,” I started, going down on my knees. “Spare them and take me instead. I am the one you want.” Everyone was sobbing and it was my fault. If only I ran away, no one would have been dragged into my mess.

Daring him would only lead to more deaths.

“So now, you are ready to be my mate?” He asked and I hesitated.

In a blink, Mum’s right hand was cut off and everyone gasped in shock.

Finally, tears were rolling down. I hurried to her side but was stopped from touching her.

“One deal. If your blood heals her, that would be a yes and if it doesn’t, I will take that as a no and a fake and, I would kill everyone.”

I searched for my step father’s face, I knew it could only be him. He told the Lycan king about my secret. He too seemed terrified. I guess things are now tougher than he had planned.

“No. Don’t do it.” Mum cried out, shaking her head. “I rather die than watch you be his breeder. He is a monster.”

“What do we do? No, you can’t let him have us and, we won’t want to lose mother. If we run away, there will be no one left and, being a monster with strength, he would catch us in no time after all, you are an omega.” Leah mentioned.

“And I will grant it.” the Lycan king smiled as he stepped down from Garrett, “I will kill you first then.” He grabbed mum by the neck, struggling her as we all watch in horror. Even the Alpha was in tears. Hurting mum was also, hurting him too.

“Please…” I watched, thinking the Lycan king would stop but no, he doesn’t care about anyone.

“I will treat her.” I begged and, mum fell to the floor like a mug.

He handed a knife to me. “Do anything funny and, it will all be over.” He assured me.

Overlooking mum’s weak voice protesting, I took the knife and cut through my wrist. The Lycan king watched curiously as I was able to heal mum with my blood. 

“Good girl. You will scream my name tonight and your beloved here will do us the honor of listening.” His words dropped off with malice.

“Seize her!” He ordered and, two royal guards held me. I fought to struggle free. 

I mouthed ‘I’m sorry’ to Garrett who was still coughing out blood. Guards too got a grip on him.

It was all my fault.

While been dragged away, I first looked at my stepfather, he was even ashamed of himself. He couldn’t meet my eyes. He did fail as a father. Then to my step sister, she seemed satisfied. Though, I noticed she was among those who gasped at my secret power. Guess that was the only thing she didn’t see coming.

I was dragged to the room designed for Garrett and I to have our first night together. They pushed me in and shut the door after the Lycan king got in too.

“You perverted coward!” I cursed at him, struggling so hard to free myself.

He came to me and leaned closer, our face our inches away, “You should consider thus an honor,” He sneered. “Some would kill to spend the night with me.” He boasted.

“You can have my body but, you can never own me.” I spat on his face.