Her eyes met with mine and she gave me a reassuring smile.
Behind those smiles, I could see the hidden pains. I could see the broken heart she was trying to mask with her smiles.
I blinked away the tears on my eyes and wiped them off with my shoulder as my hands were tied to the pole.
"We heard from Maya that you stole food from the kitchen, did you do that?" The Alpha's cruel voice rang out.
No need to deny anything because it makes no sense and would change nothing. They would still give me punishments whether I deny or accept and denying would make it worse so I just nodded my head in affirmation.
"You have no fear to go into my household kitchen and steal food from my pot, how dare you?" The Luna yelled as her hot palm collided with my face.
The pain stung me hard and I bite on my inner cheek to hold it in and prevent myself from crying.
"You better be fast with that, I want my hair looking breathtaking else you will be in big trouble," Madison said to me as I style her hair. I simply ignored her rants and continued with brushing her extension. The week had been a rollercoaster of emotion for me but thanks to the goddess, I came out alive after the hell of punishment been melted out to me. I had just finished working at the construction site and was finally given food after seven days of starvation and torture. I couldn't even count how many times I collapsed. I was on my way to our tiny room to rest and see how my mother had been doing when Madison called me to style her hair. I wanted to decline but I just couldn't, I had to follow her into her room. "Maddy guess what?" Anna yelled from outside coming into the room with a big smile plastered on her face.
~~~XANDER~~~ On getting down from the plane and looking around in search of the guards my mother sent to pick me up from the airport, I finally spotted them coming towards me in a haste. I sighed in frustration as they got to me and prostrated in greetings. This place sucks and this people too. I began walking to the car ignoring their greetings as they followed behind with my luggages. On getting to the Maybach packed few meters away from where I stood before, one of the guard opened the car door and I got into the back sit. The car reversed and drove out of the airport into the streets of my pack. Staring out of the windows, reminds me so much of the time I was here. Those times I enjoyed being here but now, mere looking at these Street makes me want to puke. I brought out my headse
The doctor took his gaze to the floor and nodded making me sprang up to my feet. "What nonsense are you talking about? That the lady I brought here myself has disappeared?" I asked turning to the nurse and trying to understand what she meant. "I'm afraid yes. I went to check on how she's doing and administer drugs to her but found the bed empty. I also went into the bathroom thinking she went to ease herself but it was also empty. I searched around the whole ward but couldn't find her" the nurse said and I chuckled, the whole thing sounding off to me. How possible could that be, if the said she was too weak from the abuse she went through, then how on earth would she be able to get up from the bed and leave the hospital on her own and does it mean nobody saw her leaving or what? "You both must really be kidding me because I do
My mother's health is in a critical condition and she must not die" I said trying to push my way out. "Well, your mother would not die because we would get her drugs. Come with me to the hospital" he said and started walking back into the hospital. I simply followed him in giving him some gap because I do not entirely trust him. He may be taking me back to the doctor because I ran out of the hospital. Well, my guess was totally right as well as wrong because he took me to the doctor who asked me what was wrong with my mother and prescribed drugs to her after I had explained to them that I won't be able to get her to the hospital because my pack alpha won't allow that. Mr. Xander as he said his name was took me back home. He stopped at the boundary on my request and I had to run through the woods and back into the packhouse successfully sneaking into our room without being noticed.
You should live by example not by going to school dressed like someone going for a runway show" my mother yelled, her eyes widened from shock. "Can you stop mother? I despise that uniform and I'm better off this way. It doesn't mean I'm irresponsible " I complained and she shook her head disagreeing with me. "No way son, your father would never consent to this. you know him, don't you? Please for my sake, put on the uniform please" she pleaded and I rolled my eye. "Mom I can- " please Xander it's just for a year and you would graduate alright? Just manage it" she muttered and landed multiple pecks on my cheeks which ended up making me smile. "You've just succeed in bribing me mother" I whined and she laughed pushing me back into the room and going straight to my wardrobe to get one of the many uniforms the maids brought to me. I sighed on se
Meters away from the table was a coffee maker and a little drawer beside it. The office was what I would call exquisite. Cool and welcoming. The scent was something I could pay heavily to inhale again. Too bad I had no money. The office does not in any way look like a school office, it looks more like a company CEO office. A man was sitting on the office chair, his eyes focused on the computer screen as his hands type away. Just as if he knew I was looking at him, he raised his head and I swallowed. "Good day sir" I greeted the chubby-looking bearded elderly man wearing a spectacle. "Miss Zendaya Roberto right?" He asked and I gave him a nod. "Have a seat" he said pointing at the armchair beside him. "Thank you, sir" I muttered and sat down properly keeping my backpac
The students yell out in awe as more of them trop in. Most of them brought out their phones and I could tell they were videoing me. "My mother is not a slut Maya and I fell. I didn't mean to fall into him," I said and glanced over at Mira hoping she would come to my rescue but she just stood there, her hands clamped over her mouth and her eyes held pity in them. I guess she has no power considering she was also a scholarship student and has no right to talk back at the rich kids. I took my eyes away from her and pinned them to the floor. "I would not want to embarrass you on your first day nor expose who you are, but you would leave me with no choice but to make your stay here a living hell if I ever see you an inch close to Xander. "Stay away from my business and focus on what brought you here. Do not touch my tails" Maya warned, pushed me harshly making me fall
We were given a 30 mins recess after the first 3 lectures and we would go for lunch break after taking more two lectures. We got to the bench and sat down, I explained everything that happened on that day I got into an accident, omitting the part of being maltreated and treated like a slave in my own father's pack. I wasn't allowed to say any of that in order not to bring my family's name to shame. "Wow, that was so nice of him" Mira muttered and I nodded in agreement. "Is he in our class?" I asked Mira referring to Xander. "Yeah, he's in our grade but does not study with us. He takes his lectures privately though he still comes to school but he barely spends three hours and he's gone". " As the alpha, he wasn't allowed to study with us or stay away from his pack's responsibility but I heard he left the c
ZENDAYA"Come on Daya, it's time to make an entrance. It's your introduction, don't keep the people waiting" my mother called. Xander was still whispering some sweet perverted words into my ear, he seemed to have forgotten what today was.Ever since I came down, he has refused to let me go. "You see? Let's go or do you wanna eat me here?" I teased."I can if you want me to by the way" he winked and I hit his hand.He pecked my cheek, and grabbed my hands, securing them in his palm as we both walked out to greet the people."Let's welcome our soon-to-be Alpha and his Luna" the beta announced and there was loud applause. Giving me a reassuring smile, we both walked out to meet the crowd. Shouts of joy filled the air as they welcome us. The ceremony started and all the necessary things were done. I was presented to the pack members and blessed. It was now time for us to dance."Okay baby, show me what you've got" Xander Smirked making me scoff. I told you I don't know how to
ZENDAYAThe past two weeks have been filled with happiness for me. First, I got my wolf, and damn, I love her so much. After the celebration that day, Xander took me into the woods and taught me how to call out my wolf. I did and shifted for the first time in my life. I was filled with happiness. Joy was an understatement. My wolf, snow is so beautiful. It wasn't a joke when she asked me to call her the Beautiful one.She's huge, I was surprised she wasn't small. Though not as big as Zek, she was still bigger than most female wolves.She has white fur, white as snow. No wonder she bears snow as a name and the most beautiful is her blue eyes. Deep and accentuated her look.Xander couldn't stop talking about how beautiful my wolf was. He took so many pictures of her and I couldn't help staring at them. She's me and I'm here. My other half.Ever since Snow returned, I found a reason to live and enjoy my life, and snow being an adventurous wolf, she made me always yearn for fun.A lot of
ZENDAYA We were all sitting at the dining table, celebrating the unlocking of my wolf. I was ready to be a Luna to black moon pack and Xander's mother was particularly happy. She was all over me, praising my beauty. She apologized for being mean to me earlier saying it was only because I had no wolf and they didn't want their son to make a Wolfless girl his Luna.According to her, they've worked so hard to make their pack what it was today. So they do not need a weakling to stand behind their mate.All through the time, she was all over me, Sophie kept winking. I told you she'll grow inseparable with you soon, what's happening now? I didn't know it would be sooner though" Sophie teased when I excused myself to get something from the kitchen."You really said it, Sophie. I thought she wouldn't still like me even after I've gotten my wolf because you know, I'm the illegitimate daughter" I said."Oh no, my aunt is not like that. She doesn't discriminate. She was only angr
MAYA'S POVTwo days passed any my mother hasn't visited me. I couldn't tell if she was keeping away because she doesn't want to give back to Zendaya what belongs to her.I do not want to believe my mother would choose a thing over me or could she?For two days now, I've been forcing myself to make an excuse to convince myself she was busy with something and would still come. I don't know if I should continue doing that as today which is the third day is about to end yet I haven't seen her.I rested my head on the wall and surrendered my fate. There's nothing else left for me and no way of coming out. Even my mother whom I thought loved me the most rejected me all because of whatever thing she had.I was about laying on the floor to sleep which has been what I've been doing here since I came; Sleep and mistakenly roll over to a silver floor, scream from the pain, wake up and mourn my pathetic life then sleep again. This was my routine.The door clicked open and as usual,
XANDER'S POVI rocked Zendaya's back and immediately she fell asleep, I gently laid her on the bed. I stared at her for a while as a single tear slipped down my eyes.How she has suffered in those monsters' hands. Their entire family needs to be wiped off the surface of this earth. How cruel could they be?My heart was bleeding and it took thousands of courage to remain calm when she was telling her story.By the time I'm done dealing with that nonentity, he would regret ever laying his cursed fingers on my mate's body. Every pain he caused my mate, I'm going to inflict on him a thousand times.I gently covered Zendaya's body and peck her forehead. I picked up my phone and left the room.I dialed Jack's number and he picked up immediately. "Find me the whereabouts of Asher Roberto as soon as possible," I said into the phone and ended the call.You will never in your life use your manhood again by the time I'm done with you Asher.My heart was still raging. I got into my car and drove
MAYA'S POV"Mum you left without saying anything the other day. What's going on?" I asked my mother as I stared deeply into her eyes.She lowered her gaze and it became obvious she doesn't wanna give back to Zendaya what belonged to her. By the way, what the hell is that? Why do I have no idea about it and why does it look like my mother would rather allow me to stay here than give it back."Mum? Won't you say anything? Haven't you come to give me a positive answer?" I asked getting annoyed."My dear Maya, my baby! You know I love you and can do anything to get you out of here but this is something so hard. We would figure out a way to get you out alright?" She said and tried to hold my hands but I pushed her hands away."You are so heartless, mother. What kind of thing are you keeping that you would rather exchange your daughter's life for? Is Zendaya's belonging more important to you than me?" I yelled, staring daggers into her eyes. If only I could slap her right now, I wouldn't he
ZENDAYA"And Done!!! Now take a look at your beautiful self" Mira grinned as she moved away from the mirror. She stood in front of the mirror all through the makeover, not allowing me to take a glimpse.A loud gasp escaped from my mouth immediately after I saw myself "My world Mira! I can't recognize myself" I muttered still shocked.I couldn't believe I was that beautiful. Simply breathtaking. The makeup was simple and beautiful.Mira choose a white gown body hug gown which accentuated my figure. It wasn't too tight to bring me discomfort.The skincare Sophie gave me for my scars cleared out every single spot in my body leaving me with glassy flawless skin. I'm very grateful to her for taking away my insecurities."You are so beautiful Daya. So very beautiful that I wonder if you fell directly from heaven" Mira teased making me blush."I'm nervous Mira," I said after a while as I walked back to the bed and sat down. "Why? I'm sure your mate will protect you. They should get used to
MAYA'S POVI was sitting still in the dark cell, trying my best to avoid the silver wall and bars. My body was aching from the pains and brushes the silvers caused me. Sitting down there and knowing my mates had graduated made me resent Zendaya the more.I just hope my mother succeeded in getting her to release me. She has been going to and fro Xander's house, receiving tons of Insults from Zendaya and her mother all because she's pleading to get me out.Every effort made to release me was abortive. My mother even went as far as going to beg Xander's mother but the woman said it wasn't in her power to release me and directed her back to Xander yet that witch of a girl has been refusing to allow my mother see Xander.If after all of this and I finally get released, I won't hesitate in blasting the skull of that bastard of a girl. The door opened and an officer came in. Get up, you have a visitor" he said as he dragged me up, slightly brushing my bruised arm. I muffled a screamed and f
"Hahaha, looks like the queen has arrived and oops, she heard everything" Maya said laughing like a Maniac."Maya!!!" Her mother yelled her name but she rolled her eyes acting like she doesn't give a two shit.Since you heard everything then it's good you now know how far I can go to get what was mine. You cannot come from nowhere and snatch what belongs to me. Your slutty mother couldn't snatch my father so therefore, you cannot snatch away mine. Get that into your blocked brain" she rolled her eyes.Anger flashed through my eyes, I felt like my mind was getting away. I could barely see clearly and all I could see was Maya's face and how I should destroy it.I stepped closer to her and with all the bubbling anger in me, I released my palm on her face. Only after then did I get myself back.I staggered back and looked around the room to see everyone's mouth agape. Maya was lying on the floor holding her face as tears roll down her eyes. Her mouth was equally agape.I stood still as I