“Good question!” Alpha Axel said, his gaze narrowing slightly. “What is your name?” He asked, his deep voice was firm yet controlled as he awaited an answer.
“Marcellus alpha,” The slave trader replied, his eyes roaming around as if seeking a route for escape before returning to the ground in submission. “My name is Marcellus.”
“Okay, Marcellus,” Alpha Axel began, his chin raised slightly as if to exude dominance, and his voice firm and commanding. “All I need you to do is simple. I want you to return to your associates and spread the word, far and wide, that my territory is strictly off bounds for any slave trading activities whatsoever. Recount every detail of what had transpired here tonight, and make sure they understand the huge consequences of defying me, just as you've experienced firsthand.”
His eyes furrowed, as he drove home the importance of the message, his voice low yet extremely full of oppression and dominance, “Make sure they know that any further trespasses will result in similar... persuasion. Do you understand?”
Marcellus nodded in agreement immediately, his head bobbing up and down like a puppet on a string as he replied, “Yes, yes, Alpha Axel. I will tell everyone what you have said. I promise there won't be a next time!” His voice filled with desperation, one fueled by fear despite Alpha Axel giving his word that he would spare his life.
Alpha Axel's response came swiftly and without mercy, “I don't need you to promise anything, if they keep coming despite my warnings, they will only get what they deserve, Death! And I will make sure it's served to them swiftly and mercilessly.”
“Are you sure we shouldn't just send him off to join his fellow slavers, after all, I heard they swear allegiance to each other even till death?" Kaiden said, his voice dripping with sarcasm and disdain, as he struggled to contain his contempt for Marcellus.
“We're only helping him fail his promise to the group, and I'm sure as heck they would love to welcome him back with open arms... or a noose. Either way, it's going to be a win-win for us.”
His tone was heavy with anger and a certain level of toxicity, with a glare that seemed to bore into Marcellus, as if daring him to meet his eyes, but the slave trader cowered, avoiding eye contact.
I couldn't help not laughing but when a little chuckle attracted attention to me, I realized it was better to swallow my laughter and so that was what I did. Axel's gaze lingered on me for a moment before finally redirecting his gaze back to Marcellus and then Kaiden.
“You will not lay even a finger on him Kaiden, that is my order and you will respect it,” Alpha Axel said, his voice low and magnetic. Then to Marcellus, he ordered, “You can leave now, but remember I'm watching you. If you go back into slave trading ever again, you will envy those of your comrades who lost their lives today.”
For a second or two, Marcellus stood up, looking around to see if he would be stopped but even the elite wolf pack didn't seem interested in going after him. Immediately he fled, not bothering to look back, most likely worried that they would change their mind and chase after him again.
Alpha Axel looked in the direction Marcellus had disappeared into for a while. He stalked towards the pile of corpses, staring at them with disgust written all over his face.
I was already so tired of standing, ‘Can we go now?’ I screamed in my head, gritting my teeth and bearing the pain, ‘I was already so bruised, can't you all at least be considerate enough?’ I thought angrily as I shifted from side to side as subtly as possible.
Alpha Axel must have noticed it, he suddenly stared at my feet that I was in the process of moving, making me freeze. He didn't say anything at all, rather I caught a subtle nod he sent towards his best friend, Kaiden.
“Let's g-” Something snapped and before anyone could react, a slender razor sharp dagger came rushing towards Axel from behind, I wanted to warn him but I realized the deed would be done before I could say anything so I rushed towards him and tried to push him out of the way but he caught me and instinctively, I turned so that now I was in harm's way and he was out of harm's way.
The dagger hit me but at first I felt nothing, then the pain came rushing in torrents, it was lodged under my left breast in my rib cage.
AVA'S POV“For a queen you are, you're getting a bit too comfortable with these humans,” Rowan whispered, his breath tickling my skin and his voice husky and laced with a hint of warning. My gaze narrowed, eyes flashing red with a hint of danger as I took in his words. “And what makes you think so, my love?” I purred, my voice dripping with sweetness as my fingers trailed his bare chest down below to his hard member. Of course we were lying naked in all our glory, skin flawless yet had a pale color to it, and this was absolutely normal being vampires. Rowan's smile was synonymous to a crack of lightning on a stormy night - sudden and electrifying. “Because I know you, Queen Ava. I know what your weaknesses, your desires... and your secrets are.”Now what was he on about? I thought to myself.My thoughts were however concealed with a forced laughter, it was a low, throaty sound, because beneath it, a thread of confusion and fury hummed. “And what secrets would those be, Rowan?' I as
AVA'S POVWhen I woke up, I felt someone pressing my body, and some kind of tickling feeling on my neck. As soon as my eye sight adjusted, the face of an ugly old man was magnified in my view. On instinct, I pushed him off me but he fell to the ground. At that time, I didn't take note of how difficult his weight on my hands felt as I pushed him off neither did I take note of how warm his body was when I pushed him off, but I took note of the fact that his head didn't splatter on impact when he hit the ground. “He must be really strong then,” I thought to myself. I quickly picked myself off the bed where I laid previously, and my eyes quickly surveyed the room but I didn't have time to think about how different the room looked compared to what I was used to. “How dare you push me away, you puny dirty blood slave?” The man raged, shouting as he tried to steady himself. ‘He must have a bad leg,’ I noticed, seeing him trying to stand erect. “You must have some guts to even come clos
AVA'S POV“Fuck! This is just insane! Totally absurd!” I exclaimed, losing my cool alongside my regal poise. All I had wanted was to be reborn a vampire queen, maybe reset the time to when I had met Rowan or alter the course of events. But I got everything I never wanted, the moon goddess reducing me to a totally helpless and feeble freak, who couldn't even heal my own wounds. “What kind of sick Joke is this?” I muttered, seething with confusion. The face staring back at me didn't look so bad though, it was a strange yet familiar one. ‘I could live with this...’ I thought to myself, bringing myself to accept the fact that was staring at me. I smiled warmly, seeing how charming I looked. For red blood eyes, I now had emerald green eyes. Winking, I muttered my words of gratitude, “Thank you Moon Goddess.”‘Okay, I've got to move now. Time to do some discovery, starting with what I am, where I am, and maybe also who that old man from before was—not like it was important anyways.’As
AVA'S POV“Get her some clothes and tie her up.” The leader of the group of slave traders said. I couldn't let them take me away, not back to where I was a wanted murderer. As soon as they untied the net trap, I immediately sprang up, intent on making a run for it, but I was held down by several slavers who restrained all my struggles. My hands were tied amidst my struggling and I was made to dangle from a tree. Torches kept roaming all over my body. Bloody Fuckers! After the slavers settled a little distance away from where I hung from, one of the slavers brought a pathetic-looking gown, worse than the one I had torn off as part of my escape plan earlier. His eyes were filled with lust as they ravaged my whole body; his rough hands grabbed my feet, and on instinct, my feet connected to his face, and I heard something snap. When he raised his head up again, blood was dripping from his nose. Seeing the blood, I felt a bit satisfied, but this slaver wasn't at all.“You bitch, I w
AVA'S POVAlpha Axel's eyes swept over all the slave traders, stopping on the leader of the slave traders. He twisted his neck slightly, his back straightening, but with each of his every actions, it only served to make them more nervous and scared. I couldn't fault them at all, I would have been scared myself. This Alpha had a really dangerous aura, it was extremely noticeable as soon as he stalked out of the forest to the position he was at the moment. “Alpha Axel!” one of the slave traders whispered, it wasn't so loud anyways but with the silence that pervaded the whole surrounding, everyone heard it clearly. ‘You mean you're just realizing that just now? Dimwits!’ I thought angrily in my head.All the slave traders were already retreating subtly but indeed noticeably, the protective circle around me had gotten smaller and stuffier.Even the leader of the slave traders was in a state of panic, his legs shaking almost uncontrollably. I reckoned he must have difficulty swallowing
My face burned with embarrassment and shame. The thought of being purchased like a piece of property by an ex-lover I had previously broken up with, was humiliating. ‘I mean, what other reduction was there that was worse than what I have been reduced to?’ I thought angrily, the anger making it almost difficult to breathe. It didn't take long to remember that, though I was still the same Ava, the Vampire Queen on the inside, I was Ava, the wolfless omega and blood slave, on the outside. As disgusting as it made me feel, I was somewhat relieved that, at least, my face wasn't recognizable; it would be worse if he knew I was his ex. Not surprising, the slave traders, on the other hand, were overjoyed beyond bounds, nodding their heads like mentally deranged patients. They hadn't expected to sell me so quickly; it was a huge gain on their side. They wouldn't have to spend any money on me, yet they would make a handsome profit from selling me to Alpha Axel. There seemed to be no down
AVA'S POVAs soon as the words fell out of Alpha Axel's mouth, the werewolves who had been stalking the slave traders immediately attacked them. They moved in a flash, the only thing my eyes could follow was their huge body and white sharp teeth. Bodies were dropping way too quickly and easily even when the slave traders tried to put up a primary resistance. Even the leader of the slave traders was brutally torn apart, his body quickly shifting into nothing but pieces in only a matter of seconds. His limbs were ripped from their sockets, torn apart piece by piece. “Ah,” I let out a sharp gasp watching the gruesome sight and then realizing it was no different from what Rowan wanted to do. This scene would be a ghastly feast for any vampire, a sight that was capable of satisfying their darkest and most depraved desires - blood. And yet, this was exactly the kind of slaughter that Rowan had been craving. “Are you alright?” Alpha Axel asked me suddenly, his eyes scanning my face. “Y
“Good question!” Alpha Axel said, his gaze narrowing slightly. “What is your name?” He asked, his deep voice was firm yet controlled as he awaited an answer. “Marcellus alpha,” The slave trader replied, his eyes roaming around as if seeking a route for escape before returning to the ground in submission. “My name is Marcellus.”“Okay, Marcellus,” Alpha Axel began, his chin raised slightly as if to exude dominance, and his voice firm and commanding. “All I need you to do is simple. I want you to return to your associates and spread the word, far and wide, that my territory is strictly off bounds for any slave trading activities whatsoever. Recount every detail of what had transpired here tonight, and make sure they understand the huge consequences of defying me, just as you've experienced firsthand.” His eyes furrowed, as he drove home the importance of the message, his voice low yet extremely full of oppression and dominance, “Make sure they know that any further trespasses will res
“Good question!” Alpha Axel said, his gaze narrowing slightly. “What is your name?” He asked, his deep voice was firm yet controlled as he awaited an answer. “Marcellus alpha,” The slave trader replied, his eyes roaming around as if seeking a route for escape before returning to the ground in submission. “My name is Marcellus.”“Okay, Marcellus,” Alpha Axel began, his chin raised slightly as if to exude dominance, and his voice firm and commanding. “All I need you to do is simple. I want you to return to your associates and spread the word, far and wide, that my territory is strictly off bounds for any slave trading activities whatsoever. Recount every detail of what had transpired here tonight, and make sure they understand the huge consequences of defying me, just as you've experienced firsthand.” His eyes furrowed, as he drove home the importance of the message, his voice low yet extremely full of oppression and dominance, “Make sure they know that any further trespasses will res
“Good question!” Alpha Axel said, his gaze narrowing slightly. “What is your name?” He asked, his deep voice was firm yet controlled as he awaited an answer. “Marcellus alpha,” The slave trader replied, his eyes roaming around as if seeking a route for escape before returning to the ground in submission. “My name is Marcellus.”“Okay, Marcellus,” Alpha Axel began, his chin raised slightly as if to exude dominance, and his voice firm and commanding. “All I need you to do is simple. I want you to return to your associates and spread the word, far and wide, that my territory is strictly off bounds for any slave trading activities whatsoever. Recount every detail of what had transpired here tonight, and make sure they understand the huge consequences of defying me, just as you've experienced firsthand.” His eyes furrowed, as he drove home the importance of the message, his voice low yet extremely full of oppression and dominance, “Make sure they know that any further trespasses will res
AVA'S POVAs soon as the words fell out of Alpha Axel's mouth, the werewolves who had been stalking the slave traders immediately attacked them. They moved in a flash, the only thing my eyes could follow was their huge body and white sharp teeth. Bodies were dropping way too quickly and easily even when the slave traders tried to put up a primary resistance. Even the leader of the slave traders was brutally torn apart, his body quickly shifting into nothing but pieces in only a matter of seconds. His limbs were ripped from their sockets, torn apart piece by piece. “Ah,” I let out a sharp gasp watching the gruesome sight and then realizing it was no different from what Rowan wanted to do. This scene would be a ghastly feast for any vampire, a sight that was capable of satisfying their darkest and most depraved desires - blood. And yet, this was exactly the kind of slaughter that Rowan had been craving. “Are you alright?” Alpha Axel asked me suddenly, his eyes scanning my face. “Y
My face burned with embarrassment and shame. The thought of being purchased like a piece of property by an ex-lover I had previously broken up with, was humiliating. ‘I mean, what other reduction was there that was worse than what I have been reduced to?’ I thought angrily, the anger making it almost difficult to breathe. It didn't take long to remember that, though I was still the same Ava, the Vampire Queen on the inside, I was Ava, the wolfless omega and blood slave, on the outside. As disgusting as it made me feel, I was somewhat relieved that, at least, my face wasn't recognizable; it would be worse if he knew I was his ex. Not surprising, the slave traders, on the other hand, were overjoyed beyond bounds, nodding their heads like mentally deranged patients. They hadn't expected to sell me so quickly; it was a huge gain on their side. They wouldn't have to spend any money on me, yet they would make a handsome profit from selling me to Alpha Axel. There seemed to be no down
AVA'S POVAlpha Axel's eyes swept over all the slave traders, stopping on the leader of the slave traders. He twisted his neck slightly, his back straightening, but with each of his every actions, it only served to make them more nervous and scared. I couldn't fault them at all, I would have been scared myself. This Alpha had a really dangerous aura, it was extremely noticeable as soon as he stalked out of the forest to the position he was at the moment. “Alpha Axel!” one of the slave traders whispered, it wasn't so loud anyways but with the silence that pervaded the whole surrounding, everyone heard it clearly. ‘You mean you're just realizing that just now? Dimwits!’ I thought angrily in my head.All the slave traders were already retreating subtly but indeed noticeably, the protective circle around me had gotten smaller and stuffier.Even the leader of the slave traders was in a state of panic, his legs shaking almost uncontrollably. I reckoned he must have difficulty swallowing
AVA'S POV“Get her some clothes and tie her up.” The leader of the group of slave traders said. I couldn't let them take me away, not back to where I was a wanted murderer. As soon as they untied the net trap, I immediately sprang up, intent on making a run for it, but I was held down by several slavers who restrained all my struggles. My hands were tied amidst my struggling and I was made to dangle from a tree. Torches kept roaming all over my body. Bloody Fuckers! After the slavers settled a little distance away from where I hung from, one of the slavers brought a pathetic-looking gown, worse than the one I had torn off as part of my escape plan earlier. His eyes were filled with lust as they ravaged my whole body; his rough hands grabbed my feet, and on instinct, my feet connected to his face, and I heard something snap. When he raised his head up again, blood was dripping from his nose. Seeing the blood, I felt a bit satisfied, but this slaver wasn't at all.“You bitch, I w
AVA'S POV“Fuck! This is just insane! Totally absurd!” I exclaimed, losing my cool alongside my regal poise. All I had wanted was to be reborn a vampire queen, maybe reset the time to when I had met Rowan or alter the course of events. But I got everything I never wanted, the moon goddess reducing me to a totally helpless and feeble freak, who couldn't even heal my own wounds. “What kind of sick Joke is this?” I muttered, seething with confusion. The face staring back at me didn't look so bad though, it was a strange yet familiar one. ‘I could live with this...’ I thought to myself, bringing myself to accept the fact that was staring at me. I smiled warmly, seeing how charming I looked. For red blood eyes, I now had emerald green eyes. Winking, I muttered my words of gratitude, “Thank you Moon Goddess.”‘Okay, I've got to move now. Time to do some discovery, starting with what I am, where I am, and maybe also who that old man from before was—not like it was important anyways.’As
AVA'S POVWhen I woke up, I felt someone pressing my body, and some kind of tickling feeling on my neck. As soon as my eye sight adjusted, the face of an ugly old man was magnified in my view. On instinct, I pushed him off me but he fell to the ground. At that time, I didn't take note of how difficult his weight on my hands felt as I pushed him off neither did I take note of how warm his body was when I pushed him off, but I took note of the fact that his head didn't splatter on impact when he hit the ground. “He must be really strong then,” I thought to myself. I quickly picked myself off the bed where I laid previously, and my eyes quickly surveyed the room but I didn't have time to think about how different the room looked compared to what I was used to. “How dare you push me away, you puny dirty blood slave?” The man raged, shouting as he tried to steady himself. ‘He must have a bad leg,’ I noticed, seeing him trying to stand erect. “You must have some guts to even come clos
AVA'S POV“For a queen you are, you're getting a bit too comfortable with these humans,” Rowan whispered, his breath tickling my skin and his voice husky and laced with a hint of warning. My gaze narrowed, eyes flashing red with a hint of danger as I took in his words. “And what makes you think so, my love?” I purred, my voice dripping with sweetness as my fingers trailed his bare chest down below to his hard member. Of course we were lying naked in all our glory, skin flawless yet had a pale color to it, and this was absolutely normal being vampires. Rowan's smile was synonymous to a crack of lightning on a stormy night - sudden and electrifying. “Because I know you, Queen Ava. I know what your weaknesses, your desires... and your secrets are.”Now what was he on about? I thought to myself.My thoughts were however concealed with a forced laughter, it was a low, throaty sound, because beneath it, a thread of confusion and fury hummed. “And what secrets would those be, Rowan?' I as