MADELINE'S POV
I was escorted to my room by the servant lady assigned to me by Alpha Konan. I sobbed all along the way and I contemplated how my life would take its course from henceforth. I got to the room and I was met with other servants who were all ready to assist in the preparation. With teary eyes and gloomy face, I took a look at them, hoping I would be noticed. They all went about their normal business, all behaving similar to a robot, as if I wasn't there, as if I never existed.The new room was one thousand times better than the servant cubicle I resided in until now. It had all the necessary amenities to make life easy and comfortable. I was taken in for a hot bath which had fresh scented flowers to add its own unique fragrance. I had my legs shaved and my hair thoroughly washed. I was instructed to sit in front of the vanity mirror by the head servant lady in the room that she would be with me shortly.Seeing my reflection in the mirror, I could see noticeable changes on my face. My once lean cheek bones were becoming chubby, my nose becoming bigger and my breasts becoming tender and fuller. I instinctively put my hands around my flat stomach to see if I could feel anything, and I did feel the pulse of the baby.My make up was done, but you could tell from my eyes that I was gloomy and unhappy. I thought of Drey. How was he going to feel when he hears of my sudden pregnancy? I was filled and overwhelmed with guilt. There was nothing left to my non existent life and Alpha Konan was in full control of it.I had never worn a dress so beautiful as this in my entire life. It was an emerald green open back gown that went well with the color of my eyes, my hair was packed in a messy updo with some of the curls cascading down my face, with a deep red lipstick that brought color to my small oval face. I couldn't help but admire myself in front of the mirror. I never knew I was this beautiful. I was so immersed in my own beauty until the presence of Alpha Konan was announced.A cool chill ran down my spine. Why was he here to see me? I had still not gotten over his words of torture he pronounced to me earlier and he is here again. My head tried to process different reasons as to why he would come find me in the lady's quarters."Wow!!!, the ugly duckling have been successfully transformed to a swan. Can you all see that", he questioned the servants mockingly.The servants, heads bowed all replied with a positive nod. Leave us, Alpha Konan instructed them all."Dan, get me the herbal tonic".Dan entered the room and handed him the tonic."Drink!!!, he instructed, handing the china ware containing the tonic to me."This herbal tonic is paramount to the health of the child", he said. I was reluctant at first to take it, because I was reminded of the poison he gave me before. My wolf beckoned to me that it wasn't time to play the stubborn card and it was better I obeyed before complaining. I took the drink from him and gurgled down the bitter sweet tonic. I handed the plates back to him, but he crashed them right in front of me making me recoil in shock.The shattering sound of the china ware echoed in the room. I took a look at the ground around me and pieces of the sharpnel was scattered everywhere around me. I took a look at him and all I could see was a scornful smile. If you haven't noticed, no one is ready to share anything with a piece of filth like you. This shattered plate is a reflection of what you worth. It is a clue for you to understand your place. And remember, be your best and stick to the arranged contract, his voice seething with hostility. I bit back the tears that threatened to rush from my eyes, but I was unable to control it. The tears came running like a river that over flooded its bank.He stepped in closer to me and wiped the tears roughly smudging my make up in the process. He pulled me closer to him covering the little space between us and ran his finger all through the s-curve of my spine igniting a rather pleasurable feeling within me and I bit back my sob. I shriveled under his touch and he went further down until he touched the hem of my panties and gritted his teeth as if he was trying to hold back himself. Still in the state of agony, I could feel warm liquid gathering around my thighs. Why would my body betray me at a time like this?A subtle knock on the door stopped Alpha Konan from proceeding and he was signalled it was time for the pack meeting. He stopped and increased the space between us, the sexual tension still evident."While in the pack meeting, deviate from answering any questions thrown at you. I will answer all of them on your behalf. Do not say a word until I signal you to do so. Remember your place."Redo your make up and meet me outside the room in two minutes. I, Alpha Konan does not take delight when he is kept waiting. I scrambled to the mirror and touched my make up destroyed by my tears and I met Alpha Konan outside the room, back rested on the wall and arms folded across his chest, the dim light in the hall way radiating his manly features.We walked down the hall way leading to the great hall and I followed closely behind him. He stopped abruptly in his tracks, making me collide into his rock sturdy back. "What are you doing behind me bitch? Play your role well", he bellowed. Mates are supposed to walk side by side with each other. I stepped beside him and attached my small palms to his muscled biceps confidently. We approached the great hall and the huge doors opened up to meet well influential elders of the pack sitting around the hall waiting for the Alpha's order to commence the meeting.Alpha Konan was greeted with a courtesy bow with a Welcome Alpha Konan resonating round the room in unison. Bemused, I darted my eyes across the room doing well to avoid eye contacts. Alpha Konan got to his seat and I got to seat beside him. Murmurs filled the air as everyone asked, "who is the girl with our alpha". Alpha Konan cleared his voice. "Esteemed elders, before the start of the meeting, I want to announce to you my mate and the carrier of my unborn child, the future Alpha of this pack", he turned to me smiling.Everyone gasped in surprise and eyes widened among the pack elders. Everyone looked at me with skepticism. This was a delicate position I had found myself in and escaping from it was far from the truth. Tension stirred and was high up in the air which made me unknowingly and timidly cower in fear. Alpha Konan took my hands in his own large hands and caressed me soothingly. And in a way I regained confidence from his little rub action."Why wasn't she introduced during the mate selection ceremony", an irate elder asked. "If she wasn't introduced then that means she's fake and the baby may not be yours". I could see Alpha Konan's expressions doing a shifting dance. It was a canvas of emotions, from clenched jaws to wrinkled brows and eyes ablaze. He also squeezed the once caressed hands, almost crushing the bones underneath the skin."This is a blatant disregard for pack laws regarding mates. Our tradition are not supposed to be scoffed at", the irate elder continued with his face etched with scorn. The answer yes, yes from the elders occupied the air in the room. Despite the arrogance emanating from the irate elder's mouth, Alpha Konan kept mum. Alpha Konan smirked confidently and I knew from experience that Alpha Konan's signature smirk meant trouble and disaster."Silence!!!! he thundered. Who gave you all the notion that I would be confined by outdated traditions. Guards!!! take this infidel elder who has no control of his mouth and whip him twenty times, for challenging my authority as the alpha in a pack meeting, whip him another twenty, for lack of respect to my mate and unborn child, he won't be remitted his pay for the month. To hell with him guards", Alpha Konan pronounced, his voice sultry with authority and dominance.The guards dragged the elder out of the great hall in the most humiliating way and a tense silence enveloped the room. It was evident he had just instilled fear in them. "This should sound as a note of warning to anyone who challenges my authority in any form", Alpha Konan retorted with a chilling calmness. I am willing to forgive you all for threatening to revolt against me. My choices are mine alone and no one challenges me and goes unscathed". Alpha Konan placed his hands on my lower back and guided me out of the great hall leaving Dan to continue and conclude the meeting.MADELINE'S POVHis hands were still on my lower back as we went down the decorative hallway leading to his quarters. All the way I thought of how he punished the elder who questioned the paternity of the baby and the authenticity of me being his mate even when I was just an insignificant contracted mate carrying his child. We got to a secluded corner of the hallway leading to his quarters when I noticed his gentle demeanor shifting to a steely resolve, his eyes glowing with a fierce intensity.“Madeline, how did the elder catch a hint that you may be a fake mate", he said shaking me vehemently and squeezing my biceps tightly. I was filled with confusion as he demanded answers to question I know nothing of. I was caught off guard but I was determined to defend myself. Enough is enough and I wasn't going to keep quiet anymore. He had caused me enough emotional damage than I had ever experienced in my life since the past twelve hours.“Alpha Konan, I may be a low and filthy servant to yo
MADELINE'S POVThe sun had not even begun to rise when a loud knock was heard at the door. I jolted awake, disoriented and alarmed. The abrupt interruption of my sleep made me feel uneasy as I stood up to go check who was at the door. I was met with two warrior werewolves. Miss Madeline, Alpha Konan summons you to the execution hall. I swallowed the huge saliva with force, causing a scratchy feeling on my parched throat. I followed them obediently, but my mind ran several miles away from me in obvious fear. It wasn't dawn and majority of the household was still asleep. I didn't even have the time to change into something suitable, I was still in my nighties.I entered the execution hall and I found a familiar figure on the floor covered in blotches of blood. I was scared and I went closer to the body. When I found out it was Drey, my eyes widened in terror and horror."Alpha Konan, I cried out in a shrill voice. What did he do to deserve this torture and inhumane treatment". I knew fo
PETRA'S POVThe plan to kill Alpha Konan and Rosaline failed terribly. It was totally destroyed and the outcome was one I hadn't come to terms with. These two formidable people were a threat to my Godfather, the man who rescued me from my near death experience. I had devoted my life to him ever since that night — ten years ago. Naturally every good thing came at a price, and my life was the ultimate price.It was one of those many nights when the moon casted and shone its silvery gray color over Moonshine City Pack. Everything shimmered and in our little happy home, I could still remember the hearty laugh of my father and the pretty smile of my mother, together with the cackles of my baby sister. It was one of the many memories I cherished, but also the ones that had me traumatized. I still wondered how I survived and I watched how my family all died. The burning of my home, the tears and shrill noises made by family while we were been attacked began my emotional trauma, introducing m
MADELINE'S POV.I woke up with a sore back and the day was already far spent. Events of the previous night came flooding to my forebrain, aggravating the already present pain in my brain enclosed within the case of bones it occupied. I remembered been escorted to my room by Alpha Konan's guards and I was repeatedly reminded that I was done for and destined to wallow in sorrow. For the first time in my life, I thought of my family and I wished upon them the same pains and agony I was going through. Sleep eluded me and I thought of the torture Alpha Konan subjected Drey to. I hopes he survives the punishment meted out to him and I cried myself to sleep. I noticed alpha Konan's shirt still draped on my body and I instinctively inhaled the familiar scent of musk and cedar. For some reasons, it gave me a sense of security coupled with absolute fear. A subtle knock was heard at the door and I huddled myself together and gave permission to whomever who was at the door to come in. Nurse Maud
PETRA'S POV.I had just recovered from the punishment I received from Godfather some days back and it was time to begin the execution of the new plan. The only way to salvage the situation was to become close and undetachable from Madeline. I had put my plan in place. First, I was to go close to her and be her personal maid servant. Madeline is very lonely and I was one hundred percent sure that she would most appreciate and oblige to my suggestion and company because no one wanted to associate with her. Two, understand her daily activities and find the perfect time to strike. To be candid, I felt pity for Madeline. She was the only servant who was nice to me. I just wished she wasn't caught in this crossfire.I headed towards the lady's quarters with varieties of fruit that I knew she loved eating. Her room door was slightly opened and I knocked on the door and found my way into her room. "Hey Madeline, thought you might enjoy some of your favorite fruits today," I said showing her
ALPHA KONAN'S POVI was momentarily entranced when I saw Madeline draped in the outfit— the black gown that accentuated her curves and enhanced the bump on her stomach. A sense of pride and awe swept over me and Elyan responded with a quiet , appreciative growl. But why was I feeling this way about her?. During the meeting, I noticed her shifting on her chair, holding a scrunched face and instinctively rubbing her back and her stomach. It was time for the vote of thanks and I noticed she wasn't anywhere inside the room. Where had she gone to at a time like this?. I could go through the remaining events of the night without her, but I craved deeply for her presence. Dan walked into the room and whispered something into my ear."WHAT!!!. You've got to be joking Dan. What do you mean she has been kidnapped? When did this happen?""Alpha Konan, there was a letter on your table addressed to you. It said it is from Damien.I face palmed. Why would uncle Damien do this?"What did the letter
ALPHA KONAN'S POVI paced round my study as I waited for Rosaline's arrival. The sound of my shoe soles on the tiled floor were the only defined noise I could hear. Anger and worry simmered within me making my insides hot and I was forced to ask myself for the umpteenth time why I was feeling this way towards her. This feeling was new, it was very pristine."It is because she's carrying your child. So it is a tangible reason for you to behave and feel this way." My subconscious answered.Exactly!!!, and I couldn't agree less.Rosaline came into my study panting heavily from running."What did you say happen to Madeline," she asked worried lines evident on her forehead. "The servant girl was kidnapped by Damien, my uncle.""Is Damien around," she asked."I have no candid idea," I replied. "He only made his presence known by kidnapping the servant girl and dropping a letter.""What did the content of the letter say," Rosaline asked."I don't care. I only need to save Madeline and my ch
Madeline's POVThe darkness crept in, swallowing the room whole. I saw the room closing in on me and felt suffocated. The shadow of a man danced on the wall with a glistening metal knife in hand, trudging towards me."Please, please..... Don't hurt me. I did nothing wrong to you, I am not the one you seek," I begged. As he came closer, I saw the dangerous face and wicked smile of the man who held the metal knife. He lifted the glistening metal above his head aiming straight for my growing stomach.Sweats filled my face as I struggled to wake up, but the nightmare held me captive in its glued grasp. In reality, I squeezed my pillows and wriggled from side to side till I let out a blood curdling scream and jolted awake.When I woke up, Petra was beside me together with nurse Maude. Beads of sweat lined my forehead and cheeks and I felt sore in every part of my body. My throat was parched and my stomach churned badly."How are you feeling," Petra asked.I kept mum because I couldn't tell