ALPHA KONAN'S POV
I remembered how Elyan my wolf sprung up when my eyes caressed Madeline's bare body. It was a one time thing and she has already taken in. Lately I had been looking for ways to get rid of her suitably. I had unfinished business with her and my revenge is imminent. But as it stands now, I had to put revenge in the corner.I paced round the room, my mind swirled with conflicting emotions. She was now carrying my child and I needed the child and a mate to establish my full authority in the pack. She would be useful as a fake mate to ward off and quell the problem with the pack elders about the issue of choosing a mate and having kids.Announcing her and the baby in the next pack meeting would be the best and the meeting was less than three hours to go."Dan", I called."Yes, Alpha Konan", he replied from behind the door, summon Madeline here. "You mean the servant girl who was here today?""Daaan, dragging his name. Is there any other Madeline in the whole of this mansion, I questioned coldly"."Apologies Alpha Konan", I will get her here now."Hurry", I replied curtly.Under the subdued lightening, I sat behind my table and drummed my fingers lightly on it. The city's distant sounds filled the air. Elyan's senses heightened once more. I paused, closed my eyes and felt the rhythm of my own heartbeat. I contemplated the new relationship I was going to establish with Madeline. Elyan's energy coursed through me and I could feel him coming forward."Elyan, what is it", I questioned. What exactly is bringing you forward? Right on cue, a knock was heard at the door. Who is it?Madeline, Alpha Konan. The low pitched voice signalled to me that she was really the one at the door. Come in, I bellowed. She entered my study still not able to meet my face while I sat still behind my desk. I cleared my throat and began.It is confirmed you are pregnant with my child and as the Alpha and leader of the pack, I am going to take responsibility for the unborn child and you till the baby is born. In lieu to this, I am going to contract you to be my mate. The papers on the table are the paperwork for the contract. I have signed mine. It is now time for you to sign yours.------------------------------------------MADELEINE'S POVI went to the table and picked up the contract paper lying on the table. Alpha Konan's unexpected proposal to contract me as his mate left me in awe and astonishment. This was really an unexpected turn of events. I was expecting anything, but not this. My mind raced unable to comprehend the implications that an unintentional one night stand caused me.I began reading the contract and upon signing the contract, the servant girl Madeline is relieved of her servant duties and given a befitting room for her and the baby in the lady's quarters. She is only allowed to eat and drink only food and tonics which are paramount for the health and growth of the baby. She is to only appear in front of me when I need her to perform her duties, which involves showing up by my side as my mate when there are pack gatherings or pack events and satisfying my raw nature, and on no account should she interfere in my private life. Pack politics is not her business and she should desist from discussing it with me or anyone. Lastly, she is not to come in contact with any man.The only man she's allowed to come in contact with is Alpha Konan. Once the child clocks a year, the contract is over and she is to leave the mansion and never set eyes or communicate with the child.Each clause written in the contract represented a choice that would alter the course of my life henceforth. The room echoed with silent struggles of my emotions. I was not going to agree to this. "This contract isn't fair to me and I am unwilling to sign this". Alpha Konan furrowed his eyebrows on my defiance. "Madeline, he thundered my name, you don't have any right to refute the contract and the contract is not up for negotiation"."All these on the contract looks like you are restraining me and restraining my life. I admit, I am with your child, but this is not how it should go. You want to turn me to a miserable person during pregnancy and after pregnancy". I held back the tears that was about to fall to my cheeks.I could see red in Alpha Konan's eye, ready to kill and devour. He flashed in front of me and he wrapped his hands swiftly on my neck and the next I found myself was on the door behind me. "Madeline don't dare me, don't test my waters. What was your plan when you broke the news to me, what were you really expecting, ugh.....? Were you expecting a princess treatment? Were you expecting everyone to be on your beck and call? This is the height of mercy I can give you because you are carrying my child you lowly servant. Sincerely you are of no use to me and if not for the mistake, why would I allow a lowly vessel like you carry my child and the future Alpha of this pack?""So listen to me attentively. Sign these documents and get your filthy self out of my study". All the while he spoke, I closed my eyes and the squeeze became tighter and he was on the verge of breaking my pharynx into two. At a point, my wolf threatened to step in but I suppressed it. It must and should not happen unless I was ready to breathe my last in the hands of Alpha Konan. I had just witnessed Alpha Konan's physical power and it wasn't one to be trifled with. He let go of my neck and I fell to the ground. He threw the documents and a pen to me and I had to sign my death sentence with shaky hands. I could not protest, I knew I did not stand a chance to win against Alpha Konan. I just had to obey Alpha Konan's ridiculous rules. I surrendered and took my wobbly knees to the door."Stop, his voice halted me in my tracks. I would not want my newly contracted mate leaving my study dejected. Collect yourself before you go. A servant lady will be with you shortly. She will prep you for the upcoming pack meeting. I need to announce my new mate and the news of the pregnancy to them. What do you think princess? He lifted my jaws suddenly making my neck crack"."It is okay Alpha Konan, I said between sobs, your wish is my command". "Good!!! that's more like it, he said. I hope we both have a stress free collaboration void of defiance, he smirked".MADELINE'S POVI 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
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