Harriet’s POV
I woke up, recalling the insane thing I did last night. I actually paid a rogue to take my virginity. And now, that man is lying next to me on the bed.
My heart was racing as I shifted to my side. I held my breath when I realized his long arms were wrapped around my naked body. He was still fast asleep, so I figured it was the perfect opportunity to make my escape.
Just as I was about to slip away, his massive arms grabbed hold of my waist. "Ahh!" I gasped, quickly returning to my previous position.
"Where do you think you're going, my dear master?" he whispered in my ear.
My breathing became heavy as I turned to face him, getting lost in his mesmerizing gray eyes. Feeling the heat rise within me, I pushed him away. "Let me go. Our agreement is finished."
"I'm not so sure about that. You said you would pay me, but I still haven't received my money. Don't you think it's necessary for you to stick around a little longer before we finalize our deal?" His grip tightened, trapping me in his embrace.
I shot him a defiant look. "The money is in my bag. Just let me go and I'll give it to you right away."
He chuckled and released his hold on me. I took the opportunity to distance myself and wrapped the blanket around my body.
This guy shamelessly turned to the side, not caring that I could see his bare upper body. Well, I saw a lot last night, but it felt uncomfortable seeing it in the bright surroundings. Plus, he was undeniably good-looking.
‘Good-looking? Ugh. I need to snap out of it. He's just a one-night-stand rogue.’
I shook my head and then gathered my clothes. After getting dressed, I tossed the envelope of money onto the bed before getting up.
“Ouch,” I grimaced. My thighs and back were killing me. All because of that guy with the massive lower weapon.
Ignoring the pain, I faced him.
“There’s your payment. Count it, and if it’s not enough, let me know,” I stated.
He took the envelope and peeked inside. “Wow,” he whistled. “You’re rich. This is a hefty sum.”
“Now, we’re done. I’m leaving,” I declared, turning away.
“Why did you choose to lose your virginity to a rogue like me?” he inquired, causing me to halt in my tracks.
I stood there, unable to respond.
“Are you running away from something? Or maybe, seeking for revenge?” he continued.
Since this will be our last time seeing each other, I thought there’s nothing wrong with answering his question. Thus, I slowly turned around and answered him, “I wanted to die.”
He looked at me intently, his eyes wide and his mouth slightly pursed.
It seemed like he was analyzing me, trying to understand my motives. I half-expected him to give me a pep talk, telling me to find a reason to keep going.
But instead, he surprised me with a question of his own. "Why do you want to die?"
I shrugged my shoulders. "I just don't see the point of living anymore. It feels like my life is nothing but misery, and I'd rather escape it all."
Suddenly, the room fell silent.
The weight of my words hung in the air, and I couldn't help but feel like I had revealed too much to a lone wolf.
The tension became unbearable, and I decided it was time to leave. "If you're done interrogating me, I'll be on my way," I said, preparing to make my exit.
"I've got a secret," he whispered.
Once again, I turned to look at him. "What is it?"
"It's something that might make you regret sleeping with me," he said, grinning mischievously.
I narrowed my eyes and asked, "Do you have some kind of disease?"
"No, it's nothing like that," he replied. "I'm actually pretty healthy," he added, running his fingers through his dark hair.
I rolled my eyes and crossed my arms. "So, what is it then?"
Suddenly, his playful expression turned serious. He sat up and looked at me intently before saying, "I'll tell you all the details when we meet again. So, until then, hold on to your life. Don't die just yet. Can you promise me that?"
I thought it was highly unlikely that we would ever meet again, so I made a hollow promise.
“Okay. That’s a promise.”
And the two of us parted ways.
** **
A week went by and I had finally recovered from experience aching body after my first s*x with someone I don't know.
Today, there was going to be a visitor at our house. My maid, Ary, informed me that my stepmother had ordered me to come out and greet the guest with them.
"Who is the guest?" I asked.
"He's Lucas Hayes, a potential investor for your father's business. That's what I heard, Miss," Ary replied.
“Which Pack did he come from?” I asked.
“Well, I wasn’t that sure, Miss,” she said.
With a nod, I made my way to the living room. My father's company was on the verge of bankruptcy and I could sense his desperation to save it.
"Where is mother and brother?" I inquired.
Just then, I sensed the presence of people approaching. I turned my head and saw my stepmother, Amelia, and my stepbrother, Ethan, making their way towards me.
My body instinctively trembled and I lowered my head.
"Harriet, you're already here," Amelia greeted me.
I managed to respond, "Yeah, Mom. I was told to come out and welcome Dad's guest."
When I raised my eyes, I noticed my stepbrother staring at me. He had a smirk on his face and asked, "You seem pretty excited to see our guest."
Ethan, my stepbrother, is quite good-looking. He has gorgeous blonde hair from Amelia and possibly inherited his blue eyes from Dad. He will also be the next in line in Alpha position. However, despite his attractive appearance and his power, I couldn't find anything to like about Ethan. He's the worst.
"I just wanted to show some respect. I heard the guest is important to Father," I explained.
"Who said that?" Ethan asked. "Was it you, Mom?"
In a gentle tone, my stepmom replied, "Yes. Our guest is a potential investor for your father's upcoming project. He has no Pack.”
“You’re saying, he’s a rogue? Then why the f*ck should we need to respect him? We’re an Alpha family,” Ethan complained.
“Even though he’s a rogue, he is a rich investor. We need to treat him well, as he might stay in this house for a few weeks,” Amelia answered.
"This isn’t an inn for any useless wolf,” Ethan grumbled.
"Be careful with your words, my son. You can't speak like that when we have a guest," Amelia warned.
"Yeah, right. I understand how desperate everyone is to save the company. Didn't you and Dad even sell my sister to that arrogant but ugly old wolf, Alpha Alex?” he said.
As I recalled my unfortunate situation, a lump formed in my throat.
Yes.
I was engaged to Alpha Alex, an old and ugly wolf. It’s not just about his appearance. It wasn't just his looks that made him repulsive, but also his notorious reputation as a wolf with insatiable desires for young female wolves. And I, a half breed, caught his eyes.
My father, driven by money, sold me off to Alpha Alex, forcing me into this engagement. I would prefer death over living with that man.
However, I couldn't help but anticipate Alex's reaction when he discovers that I am no longer a virgin. What's more? I gave my body to a rogue. It will hurt the Alpha's pride, won't it?
“Ethan, can you please stop talking like…” My stepmother's voice trailed off as the door swung open.
We all turned to see my father entering the room.
"Oh, everyone was waiting," my dad, Connor, the Alpha of Moon Walker Pack, said.
My stepmom replied, "Of course, we were excited to meet our guest. That's why I asked our children to join me. By the way, where is Mr. Lucas?"
"Mr. Lucas is here," my dad announced, gesturing towards someone outside. "Mr. Lucas, please come in."
The door screeched open, and in walked a towering man. I couldn't help but widen my eyes at his imposing figure, his tanned skin and gray eyes.
'No way. Is he our guest?'
Father broke the silence, introducing “Meet our guest, Mr. Lucas Hayes. Starting tonight, he will stay at our mansion,” Father introduced.
As my breathing ragged, Lucas’s eyes locked onto mine.
My mind raced, struggling to make sense of the situation unfolding before me.
"It's been a pleasant evening. Nice to meet you all. I've been eagerly anticipating this visit," Lucas, the stranger I had paid to take my virginity, greeted.
He stood in front of me and smiled slyly.
Lucas’s POVI gazed from a distance at the grand mansion belonging to the Alpha family of Moon Walker Pack.‘Even from here, her scent is captivating,’ my wolf, Isha, remarked.Lost in the aroma that filled the air, I was interrupted by a voice calling out to me."Alpha.”I turned around to find my Beta, Calix, standing behind me.“Haven’t I told you not to address me like that while we’re still in the Moon Walker Pack?” I pointed out.Calix bowed his head and apologized, “I’m sorry, Sir Lucas. It’s difficult to change the way I refer to you. By the way, I’ve prepared the car. Alpha Connor is waiting for you at the restaurant.”"Got it. We'll be there in a bit," I responded, shifting my focus back to the mansion.Calix, not wanting to leave me alone, chimed in, "Alpha, can I ask you something?""Sure, go ahead," I gave him the green light."You met your mate last night. And you two mated. But why did you let her go?" he inquired."She's a half breed," I explained. "She couldn't recogn
Ethan’s POV (Harriet’s Stepbrother)Because our family's business was struggling, I had been working extra hours and hardly ever went home. So, when I finally got the opportunity to step back inside the house, I was really looking forward to spending some time with my stepsister, Harriet.However, Mom asked us to welcome an important guest who turned out to be nothing more than a rogue with no Pack. Nevertheless, he was a potential investor, so I decided to stay put, hoping that I would get a chance to talk to Harriet afterwards."Hello, Mr. Lucas. I'm Amelia, Connor's wife," Mom introduced. She pointed towards me and added, "And this is my son, Ethan."Lucas's intense red eyes locked onto me. I raised an eyebrow and greeted, "Good evening.""Nice to meet you, Mrs. Wonder and Ethan," Lucas replied before shifting his gaze to my sister.And damn. The way he looked at Harriet didn't sit right with me. I was so used to seeing men staring at my stepsister with intense gazes, but his was d
Harriet's POV"Harriet!" Ethan's voice boomed through the garden.I rose from my seat and laid eyes on my stepbrother. His presence was enough to send my body on rattle.His piercing gaze peered downward, lingering on the box that I dropped onto the ground.Despite Ethan's strikingly handsome face, there was a darkness lurking beneath his facade. And right now, in front of our guest Lucas, he couldn't hide his true colors."Good day, Ethan," Lucas greeted with a forced smile."Good?" Ethan sneered, his voice dripping with malice.The exchange between the two lacked any warmth. The garden suddenly fell into an eerie silence, the tension thick in the air. It felt like an eternity before Ethan's voice finally shattered the stillness.Ethan sarcastically remarked, "Well, I can't exactly say that my morning has been 'good' now, can I?"Lucas then explained, "I simply asked Harriet to show me the garden.""We have maids for that purpose," Ethan replied. "Next time, kindly direct your inquir
Harriet's POVIt felt like a surreal dream when Lucas carried me and effortlessly jumped through the rails. We survived unscathed, leaving me questioning just how much strength he has.He didn't even shift in his wolf form when he did it.As Lucas reached the ground, I looked at him with astonishment.'Is he really just a rogue?'"Hold on tight and stay quiet. Tonight, we'll make our escape from this prison," he whispered."That is," I wanted to argue, but I couldn't find the words to refute him.After all, when Lucas described this place as a prison, I couldn't help but agree. It really did feel like a jail to me.As I remained silent, Lucas took action.Silently, he skillfully maneuvered past the guards surrounding the mansion. Before long, we arrived at the gate, where a car was waiting for us."Get in. Be careful," Lucas gently guided me into the backseat of the car. As I got in, I noticed a man sitting in the driver's seat."Good evening, Miss," he greeted.I looked at him and no
Amelia’s Point of ViewI saw my son in his room, his eyes empty, gazing into the distance. I walked over with a smile, like a mother hen checking on her chick."What's on your mind, son?" I asked.Ethan turned to me, looking unhappy. "I'm thinking about the party tomorrow."I raised my eyebrows, staying calm. "And what's bothering you specifically?"Ethan ran his hand through his hair, loosening his tie. "It's my sister's engagement."I couldn't help but smirk to myself. It was about my stepdaughter, just as I had expected."Is Dad really gonna announce my sister's engagement to Alpha Alex in front of all the guests?" Ethan asked, clearly ticked off.I placed my hand on his shoulder, giving him a gentle tap like I was singing him a lullaby. "Ethan."Ethan glanced upwards. A sudden flash of lightning illuminated his face, with ominous clouds looming overhead."Alpha Alex holds the key to our financial security. Your father is just struggling to get by. And Harriet is our way out," I re
Lucas’s Point of View Werewolves know how to stalk their prey. So, when I planted a kiss on Harriet’s hand right in front of everyone, it was like I was staking my claim and warning them all to back off from my mate. He-wolves kept on eyeing my mate as soon as she came.Mr. Lucas. Remember, we have a large audience," Harriet whispered, attempting to loosen her hand from my firm grip. "No problem," I responded. "I'm a newcomer in this Pack and in this country. They'll probably just assume I'm following a tradition from my homeland." "And is that tradition all about seeking attention?" she retorted. "Well, I'll take that as a compliment." I let go of her hand and took a step back. The entire room was abuzz with curiosity about the connection between me and Alpha Alex's fiancée. It was like a captivating soap opera that had everyone's attention fixed on the scene. Just then, Connor, the event's host, made a grand entrance and greeted the guests with a booming voice. "Good evening,
Harriet’s Point of ViewI remembered what Ethan had said to me earlier, right before he asked me to dance."You're such a stubborn girl, sis. I told you to cut ties with that rogue. Haven't I warned you enough? Or don't tell me you've already fallen head over heels for him?"I responded, "I didn't do anything. He's the one who acted all friendly. I can't embarrass our guests in front of everyone."I was confident that I could keep my composure and avoid Lucas as much as possible. But then, when Lucas asked me to dance, my heart started racing like crazy.I glanced at his outstretched hand.The situation had me captivated, almost tempted to take his hand and say, "Sure, let's dance." But then...Alpha Alex positioned himself between us, making his presence known. "Apologies, Mr. Lucas, but Harriet is my soon-to-be wife. I can't allow you to lay a finger on her."All attention shifted towards my fiancé."You're free to dance with any other she-wolf here tonight. However, choosing to pur
Warning: Please be advised that this episode contains scene that might disturb the readers. Read at your own risk. ** ** Harriet’s Point of View Alpha Alex's weathered hand brushed against the moisture on my skin, a result of the substance he slipped into my beverage. "Please, no! Stop!" I pleaded, my voice filled with fear. Though I desperately longed to flee, my body refused to obey my commands. "After our wedding, I had planned to share an intimate moment with you. However, with all those individuals vying for your attention, I needed to ensure that I would be the one to claim your innocence," Alex declared, a crazed smile spreading across his face as he forcefully touched my chest. “Please, Alex, stop... I'm begging you..." I cried, tears falling down my cheeks. But Alex remained unfazed. He unzipped my dress and stripped me of my clothes without hesitation. "No..." I shielded my exposed skin with my hand, feeling vulnerable in just my undergarments. As he gazed at my fa