*Laura’s POV *
I. Am. Doomed.
I woke up a few hours later to find myself stripped and chained, both of my hands had cuffs around them with chains that were connected to the ceiling; and even my legs were chained too but I didn't see where the chains led to. The room was dark.
My palms were all sweaty, my hair clung to my face due to the presence of excessive sweat and my stomach was already grumbling from the lack of food for the past few hours. Worst of all was my butts, they were in pain! The cold metallic chair was not just hard against it but also felt like tiny needles were pricking at it.
Dear Goddess, I'm going to pass out soon...
The only sound that had been resounding around the room was the tick tock of the wall clock that I couldn't help but notice when the sound of an opening door took its place. I still couldn't see anything but I knew who had entered, for his presence made that weird sweet sensation crawl up my skin again.
"I see you haven't changed- yet, and it's past 12 already." He drawled from a corner of the room.
The lights flickered on blinding me for a moment. He was standing with his arms folded and a brooding look on his handsome face.
"I can't change." I voiced quietly, my voice sounded distant and hoarse, it didn't even sound like me... I felt like I was about to puke.
"Why?" He asked, walking closer to where I was chained until he was standing right in front of me.
This dumb idiot!
"Because I made up the story," I croaked out, "how could you be so stupid as to believed singing like that?" I asked angrily. As if insulting him wasn't enough, I spat at him at him, and even though the spittle didn't hit where I wanted it to, it still managed to grace his left foot where I watched it slowly dissolve into nothingness.
Oh God, I am stupid. So stupid.
I shouldn't have yelled, I shouldn't even have spat at him- because somehow I feel like an alarm just ticked off, and his cool demeanor turned into a psychotic beast in the blink of an eye.
And he slapped me. Like really slapped me.
"Oh you think I bought that silly joke of yours?" he seethed, holding my face roughly in his hands. My head was reeling and I couldn't seem to focus, I just wanted to wake up and realize that this was all a dream and it was Annabel he took not me.
"Now I'm going to show you what stupid people do." With that he pulled at my hair, forcing me to stand and then slapped his lips against mine forcefully.
I was conflicted. I didn’t know whether to give into the kiss that was fast tumbling my senses or cry out from the pain he was inflicting on my scalp; so I just stood rooted to the floor while his lips assaulted me.
“Please p-please s-stop!” I cried out, when his hold on my hair tightened. I kept crying while scratching at his hands until it drew blood, but he didn’t even flinch; instead his other hand went up my chest, tugged off my bra and began its sweet assault on my breasts. “Sto—” My words trailed off as his warm mouth came in contact with one of my nipples; I moaned shamelessly.
I couldn’t decide if it was the Mate bond or the adrenaline pumping through my veins that made his touches light a blazing fire on my skin. I only knew that I wanted more, I needed to feel what it was like to be taken by your mate. I wanted him to do things to me.
He suddenly sat on the chair I once sat on, and forcefully pulled me down so that I was straddling him, and before I could fully decipher what he was trying to do, he had ripped off my panties and inserted two of his fingers into my throbbing pussy. I moaned again.
“f-fuck!” I moaned, arching my back to allow him easier access; He pumped his fingers in and out of my vagina continuously until I began to spasm, but as soon as I was close to orgasm, he stopped.
I opened my eyes slowly, only to catch him staring at me with an indecipherable look on his face; and was about to sit up when he pulled me back down on his laps forcefully.
“What’re you trying to—” but the words had not yet fully left my mouth when I suddenly heard the unmistakable sound of his zipper going off. My heart raced in anticipation.
I sucked in a sharp breath when I felt something rod like rub gently against my vagina opening; he teasingly rubbed against it slowly until I began to tremble lightly; and just as I was about to pull away to relive myself from the sensations his touch was doing to me, I felt him grip my waist tightly and then he plunged deep into my womanhood.
He started slowly, as if allowing me accommodate the massive size of his not so little member, and slowly he began to pick up pace; a few minutes into the sex, he was already pounding into me so quickly, so deeply that I couldn’t feel my body anymore.
My eyes glazed over when his thrusts became frantic, almost beastly, painful even. It seemed like every plunge broke me, bit by bit until I was slowly dissolving in his hands.
I suddenly felt one of his hands go up between our genitals to rub at my clit as he fucked my pussy. The sensations, his fingers, everything was leaving me in a mess. I wanted to scream, to cry out, to moan, but the idea of having people hear us made me seal my mouth shut.
And again, as soon as I was about to climax, he stopped.
“Why!” I groaned in sexual frustration, I wanted to release so badly; his skillful hands had succeeded in turning me on so much that my body ached. “What did you do that for!” I cried out in desperation.
“What did I do what for?” He asked cluelessly, pulling me up so that I got up from his lap. I did slowly, my body trembling.
“Why did you stop?” I cried out frustratedly, my body felt like was on fire, like a huge automobile had run over me, as soon as he got up, I quickly sat back down on the chair to hide my trembling legs.
“I stopped because I grew bored.” He said simply, but his eyes, they seemed disgusted. He looked like someone who had been forced to eat stale food, “I’ll call on one of the maids to untie you and send you to the guest room, I do not want to see you in this room again.”
I wasn’t sure if I was supposed to jubilate at his statement, but I felt myself growing sad, I felt sad, because he was my mate! And I’d had high expectations for him.
I’d always thought my mate would be my escape from the harshness of this world, my pillar, but it turns out he’s just like everyone else, everyone who didn’t like me…
Laura's POV I gasped for air as my head burst through the surface of the water, but my lungs refused to cooperate. They didn't know how to function without the comforting embrace of oxygen - which, in my current position, was not readily available. I had never learnt to swim before, unlike Annabelle. My arms flailed helplessly in the water as my head once again sunk below the surface. I tried to calm my racing heart, to control the desperation building inside me, but it was all for naught. My mind was quickly becoming consumed by the thought that this might be it, that I might die here in the pool on this otherwise unremarkable day. Killed by someone I don't even know, in a place I don't even want to be. It all happened so quickly. One moment I was walking out with a beautiful dress, something I couldn't brag of in a very long time, next I'm making bubbles with water due to water running in through my nose. I opened my mouth several times to call for help, but water filled my mout
Alexander's POVAlexander had invited me to his annual kingdom race and I kindly accepted, who wouldn't?I and my pack had gotten to his house and all settled down in our rooms. Then, I headed for the hall way for some meet and greet.I leaned against the wall, observing the partygoers as they drunkenly stumbled through the dimly lit hallway. I sipped my champagne as my eyes wandered, taking in the various outfits and conversations before landing on her.I had never seen her in any of the kingdom races I attended before, she must be new.She walked into the hallway, her presence demanded attention as her dress clung to her curves, emphasizing her figure. I felt drawn towards her, mesmerized by her effortless grace.As she walked past everyone in the hallway, I could notice all every bit of her shape exposed by her dress like a sensor, a drop of my champagne spilled over the rim of my glass and onto my cuff, pulled from my trance. I quickly composed myself, taking one last look at her
Chris's POVAs I walked inside the hallway, I scanned the area for any familiar faces. People from different packs had come to the house for the annual kingdom race. But then, my eyes landed on Laura, who was the new girl Xander brought to the house. I had never really paid much attention to her before, but something about her caught my eye this time. She was walking down the stairs, looking radiant in her beautiful dress that exposed her curves. It felt like the world had stopped for a moment, and everything seemed to be in slow motion.I hesitated for a while, not wanting to make a fool of myself in front of her, but then I heard a splash followed by a shriek of panic. My head whipped around, and I saw Laura was thrashing about in the deep end of the pool. She was pushed into the pool by Clara and gone straight to the bottom, and now she was struggling to stay afloat. Without thinking, I took off running towards the pool and jumped in.The water was cold, and it took me a few second
Alexander's POVI was coming to meet Chris at the garden to tell him how I've began to develop feelings for Laura and getting to the garden, I met Chris seated with Mark on a bench in the garden having a chat. I wasn't going to sneak up on them until I heard Mark utter Laura's name.I couldn't believe my ears when I overheard Chris talking about Laura to Mark that she was some kind of sex slave to me. Well, she was kind of it, but I've began to develop a soft spot for her. Chris was my best friend, and Laura was someone we both knew and he knew how Laura's situation was, even if that's who she was to me, it doesn't mean he can be attracted to her. I had to confront him about what I'd heard.I waited until he finished his discussion with Mark, I was incognito for most part of the discussion. He leaned back in his chair.I grabbed his neck from behind and Mark quickly stood up in shock. While I held on to Chris's neck and he tried talking, but he couldn't speak. That was how I knew he h
Laura's POVI took a deep breath, settling into the soft cushions of the armchair at Xander's room.. I was drenched in distress, I was feeling sick and I wasn't feeling this way since the race, but it felt like something I did is coming together to hurt me.I recounted the day of the kingdom race, of how I'd felt the weight of my limbs as I almost lost my life, grateful for Chris to have jumped into the pool after evil girl sent me unwillingly diving into pool. I'd pushed myself to the brink of my endurance, muscles aching and cramping, but somehow still drowning in the water before Chris grabbed me.The memory of this incident will forever be etched into head and pools will always give me PTSD.."I recounted how, finally, I'd reached my room after the whole in pool and pool side incident and I was so tired and drenched because of the drowning and my cramps. I wasn't strong enough to go for the race, but I was scared if I disappointed you, you'll be angry and do more bad things to me.
Clara's POVI walked into the built in coffee shop, hoping to grab my usual cappuccino before heading to my room and take my bath. I caught my breath as I see Alexander sitting at a table with Laura. What is he doing with her? I try to shake off the thought and order my drink. As I wait for it, I can't help but sneak glances over at them.To my surprise, I see that they aren't behaving in any way I expected. Alexander isn't even touching her, and they seem to be having a genuine conversation. I feel my cheeks flush with embarrassment as I think of all the things I had been assuming about them.And I the way I attacked Laura? Was I scary enough for her?Maybe I had become sloppy, but I'll let her know I'm not one to be messed with.I grabbed my drink and took a seat at a table across from them. Maybe today will be the day that Alexander finally notices me, I thought to myself. I start to daydream about the life we could have together, but I am quickly brought back to reality as I hear
Laura's POVI had fallen ill since the race, my menstrual cramps made the sickness worse and during those times I found a support system in whom I least expected.I couldn't believe it when Alexander showed up at my doorstep with a basket full of fruits, veggies, and a care package filled with medicine and hot tea. This was the same Alexander that I had always despised, because of the way he took me from my home thinking he was just another arrogant and selfish person. Here he was, being genuinely kind to me in my time of need. I had been sick for over two weeks, and it had been a rollercoaster ride of highs and lows.As we sat down in the living room with the care package spread out on the coffee table, I couldn't help but wonder why he was doing all this. After some small talk, he told me that he knew what it was like to be sick and feel alone. He had gone through a tough time with his family and had to rely on strangers for help, so he wanted to pay it forward. I was taken aback by
Alexander's POVEvery morning since Laura got ill, I do check in with her to see how she was doing, but this time she had recovered and we had a little argument before going to bed the night before. Laura told me she wanted to continue her training, but I wasn't in support of it because I felt she wasn't well recovered to start running around the woods and the training centre.Well, after many rounds of going back and forth with her, she finally agreed to stay back.But to my surprise this morning, I got to Laura's room and she wasn't there, I looked all over the house and no one could say they saw her, so I figured she must have gone for her run in the woods.I headed to the woods to look for her.I set out early in the morning, taking only my senses and determination with me. I knew I had to be careful, as the woods could be dangerous. I couldn't let anything get in my way. I had to find Laura.As I walked, I began to pick up her scent. It was faint at first, but it grew stronger as