Chapter Two

Diane

A warrior in the day, but a whore at night.

That's what Axel’s betrayal turned me into.

Clubbing had become a routine and I wouldn't miss it for anything, even tonight.

Doing a last minute outfit check in the mirror, a sassy badass bitch, dressed in skimpy outfit and dark makeup, stared right back at me and I just knew, with this killer look, I was definitely set for a refreshing night out, which would definitely end in a hard bang.

Having no mate, or boyfriend left no place for love in my life and made me sex deprived, my toys weren’t doing much so it left me as the female who resorts to one night stands to satisfy the urges.

By the way, later tonight, at dinner I plan to announce to mum and everyone else, my decision of taking revenge against the galaxy pack. I don't know how they’d react but it was worth a shot.

But first, I needed to party, smoke and get laid. So settling for a box of cigarettes, I grabbed my keys, and drove to a club outta town, a place where no one would recognize me as Alpha Diane, the next ruler of our pack.

Pulsating and bass rhythm took up my senses, as I strutted into the club, flicking on a cigarette to go by as my eyes took in the night scene.

I was on my way to the bar area, when a side conversation fell on my ears.

“Seriously, if I was princess Diane, by now I'd be depressed too. Imagine she hasn’t found her mate, not only that, the Axel, she gave up pack fidelis for, also turned out to use and dump her. She's so unlucky…”

I stopped, jerking my head to the sound of my name and I found two men I recognized as our pack omegas, having a full blown gossip about me.

I felt utter rage and disgust rising within, just by listening to what they had to say about me.

Talk about a peaceful night out.

“I heard she even had a baby for him, and they took the baby away as well. Maybe that's why she's not married yet….”

Now my fists clenched at that…

As the next heir to the throne of Orlandia, whispers had started to fly around about why I had no mate, even after the betrayal, especially as I was almost 25. People also backbited and mocked me for what Axel did to me.

I put up a strong act, but most times, all that talk did hurt, and I was so ready to go over there and slam their heads together, yet it seemed someone else wasn't having it, as she immediately came before them, snatching their juices from them.

“What are you two lowlife omegas doing at this club, and that too gossiping with your future alpha’s name?”

A hint of smile pulled on my face as I witnessed my best friend Amelia, standing up to them for me.

One of them with blonde hair, snickered at her, “why does it bother you? Too bad, she's not the alpha of us in her absence, so we can say whatever we want. It's not our fault she’s so unlucky ….”

“Yeah…” the other one added.

“We also have freedom to say whatever we like, It's not like you can do anything about it…”

“Oh really?” She passed them an ironic smile, and their smirks only grew.

“In that case, you are banned from ever partying at club soda, now get your bitter arses out of here…” she scolded.

They visibly frowned, 

“You can't ban us…” the blonde one countered.

“Yeah…” the other backed him up.

“I can, and I will. You seem to be forgetting my boyfriend’s father owns this club, and for that, I can ban absolutely whomever I want…”

“Kai…” she glanced at her mate who was with her.

Kai, only passed them a glare, while cocking his head, with a daring stance in the exit direction. The message was clear because in the next minute the losers were shamefully escorted out of the club.

Atta girl! My heart swelled with pride by what she had done.

“Ughh, I hate those gossips…” she breathed out, making a light relieved chuckle seep through me, and it caught her attention.

“Oh my Diane…I didn't know you were here….”

“Well I came to have a good night out, just didn't expect that, you know?”

“Sorry if you had to hear all that trash….”

“It's okay. Thanks anyways…”

She shook her head, “What are friends for? And besides, you are my alpha, it's my duty to defend you.” 

We hugged tightly after that and made small talk. Then, she told me she was about to leave with Kai, and she would come visit me soon, and I was okay with that.

After she left, I let up a pent up sigh, instantly waving off the gossip I had heard about me.

Whomever my mate was, would find me in due time or maybe not….

But until then, all I can do is have fun.

I ordered iced campari, and while waiting for it, I dived into smoking, eyes roaming the club searching for any hot male, who would help calm the throbbing between my thighs tonight.

I released a chain of smoke into the air,and when the fog cleared, a handsome chiseled face of a gentleman came into my view as he drew out the available seat, settling beside me.

“Hey beautiful…” he teased. 

I took him in, muscular, good-looking, he fit the bill for a night stand but he was human, I could smell it, that was a red flag, ignoring him, I turned to the waiter who had brought my drink

“Let me pay for it…” he offered courteously. “Please”

Releasing a sigh, I rolled my eyes, as I backed out, letting him do so.

While he did that, I scanned him again.

So responsible, yet hot and attractive.

Hopefully, he might not be a werewolf hunter.

So maybe I could excuse that he was human just for tonight, he might be great in bed.

Once he was done, he turned to me, placing his card back into his pockets, “I’m Edward, and you're?”

“Horny….” I like to be very straightforward, plus I might never see him again after tonight.

He looked taken aback, “ wow …..well I didn't expect you to be…um so raw…”

“Edward, would you like to fuck me, and do you have a condom? I don't date, and I’m only into a one time thing. No strings attached…”

He visibly gulped at my boldness, eyes raking down my form hungrily, “Well, for starters, I would never turn down a beautiful woman like you.”

I simply rolled my eyes. He doesn't know how unlucky I considered myself.

Tossing a hair strand behind, I asked, “Yes or no?”

His eyes darkened in reply, “Done….”

Last I remember was clothes ripping apart in a dimly lit room, where we poured out the steam between us in a heated make out, loud banging, high moans and screams.

The sex was good, Fuck the one night stand was crazy.

I almost lost my mind, thankfully I was able to get back on my feet, gather my clothes and leave a sleeping Edward behind.

I was able to make it back home, right in time for the family dinner.

Trying hard to keep the alcohol on my breath discreet and the sweet sensation of orgasm from the human stranger, I delved into the home made meal.

We usually ate like a family, with mum at the head table, Uncle Agasha and me by her side, and everyone else was present.

“So Diane, how has training been going?” She started, glancing at me.

I fumbled with my food, before giving her a slight smile, “it's going great …”

She had a half smile as she continued, “Agasha told me you've improved a lot.”

“Uncle Agasha isn't wrong….” I nodded.

My insides were fidgety to say what was brewing in me, as I only passed an uneasy smile to her.

She hummed quite impressively, “looks like you’re getting ready to take over…”

No shit…

That's not what I want.

I released a shaky breath, it was now or never.

“I want to enter Sephora Hills..”

I finally announced what had been bugging my mind, making a fragile silence befall the dinner table.

The pin drop silence lasted for as long as everyone froze in their meals and shocked eyes came my way.

Mum’s hardened eyes pierced mine,

“What did you just say?” her icy tone fell on my ear.

I gulped.

This topic hadn't been brought up since the incident, but I couldn't help it anymore, “I said I want to face Axel…”

David snapped immediately, “Are you fucking insane Diane?”

“Let me finish….” I shot him a cold glare but he wasn't having it.

“Why the Fuck would you want to go back to him?

“Because I want to retaliate, I think we’ve stalled enough ….” I gritted out.

“No.” She stated with defiance.

“That’s my answer.”

She inched closer to my face with hard eyes, 

“I'm not allowing any of my children to go near that cursed pack. Nobody will step into Sephora hills, especially not you Diane and my decision is final.”

I scoffed in spite, “So we're just going to sit back and continue wallowing in our defeat?”

“They never defeated us…”

“They did. You don't call it defeat but I do so.

I was the victim of not only betrayal, but defeat as well.” I never meant to crack, but I couldn't help it.

“Everyone here knows I was used by Axel, I'm quite sure you all remember as well that I had a baby with Axel, one they stole from me. They separated a mother from her child, that joy of motherhood was taken from me before I even got the chance to experience it…..”

“And mum, if you think I have forgotten, then you are wrong. Day and night I've only imagined how my son is growing without me, and it hurts, it hurts knowing he’s somewhere out there, and I can't be there for him….” 

I shook my head, wiping a lone tear “I'm not asking to take on them, pack to pack. I just want to do this alone. I want to exact vengeance on Axel, and reclaim my son once again….”

I gulped, “Uncle Agasha and I have discussed it, and we believe it's the right next step to take…”

Her head whipped to the Beta, eyes swarming with fury “I put you in charge of training my daughter. Not to put stupid ideas of going against the galaxy pack in her head. It's not happening …”

A frown marred his features in response, “Giselle it's now or never…” 

“Mum..” I tried to protest as well but she wasn't having it.

“Enough!” she snapped.

“You already brought disgrace to us by spreading your legs for the enemy’s son, and now you want to bring his spawn into my kingdom?”

She wagged a finger in my face, “You will go nowhere near them. You'll stay right here in Orlandia, forget about that baby, I'll find you a suitor, you'll get married, reproduce and become the next Alpha of Pack Fidelis and that is final.”

My chin trembled at her harsh words, as tears threatened to consume me.

I shook my head, “No.” I objected.

She frowned, but I was bold enough to continue,

“Your hatred towards them has made you blind, even to justice for your own daughter, and I refuse to be trampled…” 

Her glare only hardened even as she watched me get up to walk out.

“Diane, get back here…” her authoritative voice hollered.

“I lost my appetite…” I didn't bother to look back as I wiped my tears, and kept moving, not even listening to David as he called my name as well.

I was almost at the door, when a servant came through it, stopping before me.

“What is it?” I glared at her.

She kept her head down in reply, as she terrifyingly presented me an envelope.

“It's an invitation to a royal union in Sephora hills.”

A knot tightened in my stomach, heart pounded in my chest, yet I managed to ask, “Who’s union?”

The maid seemed hesitant, but she responded, 

“The wedding of Alpha Axel to Luna Sofia.”

My heart clenched, breathing stopped and my stomach turned to ice as her message sank in.

“Read the invitation…” Beta Agasha’s edgy voice filled the room.

She went on to do so…..

Axel was getting married, and not only that, he was inviting my entire pack to rub it in our faces, as the invitation said.

She hesitated, glancing at me fearfully before eventually completing the last sentence on the page.

“There’s a special front row seat with the best view of the ceremony reserved for Princess Diane…” 

her voice dropped at the end, and that was it, until I heard a glass smashing behind, followed by the angry rising up of mother and almost everyone at the table.

“What insolence! '' mother's enraged voice rang out through the dining hall.

Two tear drops slipped, as I felt my heart breaking all over again.

Uproar had erupted in the hall behind me, and I shakily turned to find everyone, already infuriated.

“Ivankov has some bloody nerve…” she sneered, like a raging bull but in that moment, my heart had turned as cold as ice.