AZALEA
'Run, Azalea, run. Don't ever look back.'This sentence echoes as I move discreetly and try to blend into the darkness. It's nearly 4 a.m., and I'm taking advantage of the early morning hours to escape.I pray my timing is correct since the last thing I want to do is run into the castle's security.I rush down the long row of buildings, avoiding the dense wall of shrubbery that leads to the garage. I quickly arrive and dash inside the dark room, grabbing my cell phone and putting on the flashlight.All I have to do now is find Landon's car, and the rest will be history.Earlier, it appeared that the stars aligned in my favor because, as I was preparing to flee, I discovered Landon's keys on the dining table. It's not surprising that he'd forgotten it there — he is always so careless. No one else was nearby, so I stole the keys discreetly.I soon notice his shining black Ferrari, and I run towards it, gently sliding in the keys while looking around to see if anyone is approaching. Thankfully, no one is. As I get into the car, I'm reminded of Landon teaching me to drive when I was thirteen, and we were still friends.The memory is both bittersweet and nostalgic. After all this time, I should be used to the emotions by now. Still, it stings a little.I take a deep breath, shaking my head clear of the memories, and know that once I drive out of the castle gates, I will finally be free.The prospect of not having to put up with another day of mental and physical abuse from anyone, especially Landon and Riley, is liberating. Speaking of Riley...My grip on the steering wheel tightens as I peek out the window and notice a red Toyota Corolla. It belongs to Riley. As I stare at the vehicle, an urgent desire for vengeance grows, and a nasty concept takes root in my head.It won't hurt to break a few glasses and damage the car. I know how much she adores the vehicle, and I'm sure she'll be heartbroken to see it in ruins.I get out of the Ferrari and grab the wooden make-do club I had with me in case I need to knock someone out. I take a deep breath and swing my arms with such force that the car's tinted glass cracks. I do the same thing with another window, savoring the damaging sight in front of me.When I’m done, I jump back into Landon's car. It won't be long before someone hears the loud sound of smashing glass and decides to check on things. I have to leave.I start the car and begin driving away. A grin remains on my lips at how gratifying my little prank is, and even as I move out, I collide with Riley's car, aggravating it’s condition."Hope you love your payback, bitch." I murmur to myself as I race out of the garage, pleased.I drive towards the castle's gate, and a sense of foreboding fills me. I keep praying to myself that the security team stationed there wouldn't try to stop me.My heartbeat thumps shakily as I come to a halt in front of the massive gates, and I notice one of the soldiers inspecting the car with a flashlight. Fortunately for me, Landon has extremely tinted windows fitted, so they can't see shit no matter what.The guard nods enthusiastically before signaling another guard to open the gate, and the massive iron wrought bars swing open in a split second.I drive through with a massive smile on my face. I'm finally fucking free. I actually did it!"Woo-hoo." I scream, shaking my head with delight.When anyone notices my disappearance, I'll be long gone, and they won't know where to begin their search."Catch me if you can, assholes." I smirk as I continue driving, eager to get to the border and get rid of the bloody automobile.There's a large lake there, and I'd push the automobile into it, and set out on my next adventure.It doesn't take long for me to get to the lake, and the sound of pouring water makes my heart race. I jump out of the car, dragging the tiny bag containing my possessions from the passenger seat, and begin carrying out my plan.Landon won't be able to find me now that our mate bond has been shattered. And with the vehicle floating in the water, it’ll be more complex for him to track.With all my strength, I push the vehicle until it’s all gone and heave and smile triumphantly.Next plan, please.The sun has risen, and I can see the road ahead. I have no idea where I'm heading either, but I keep going. I cross the lake, and continue to walk straight forward.I'm exhausted. My bones hurt, and I need to rest. I barely slept last night, and now I only need to find a place to rest for a few hours. After I accomplish that and recuperate, I'd think of what to do next in looking for my biological father.After nearly 30 minutes of wandering about, I notice a motel not far ahead and pick up my pace. I dash up the creaky steps and into the dilapidated structure soon enough. In the reception area, I spot a middle-aged man with graying blond hair."I'd like a room, please.""Forty dollars." He rasps.I pull out the only $100 bill I have from my pocket, and he accepts it, returning my change with a key connected to a wooden stick holder."Third door by your left, down the hall."I nod at him and walk away awkwardly, ignoring the strange-looking men. Their presence is unsettling, but I don't let it bother me.Instead, I head to my room and quickly open the door. A weird smell fills my nostrils once inside, but I ignore it. I sigh with relief and collapse into the small bed, falling into a fitful, dreamless sleep.~•~I jerk awake, stretching on the bed in response to the unexpected brightness. My eyes fly open, and I’m startled by the sight in front of me. This is not my top.The elegant backdrop of the white-painted apartment strikes me as strange. With its smooth cream carpet and matching furniture, it almost seems like a hotel suite. A desk covered in documents and a giant plush recliner with golden decorations on top of the dark, maroon upholstery is in front of me.What on earth is this place? How did I get here? My mind is cloudy, and I attempt to recall something, anything, but I can’t.I'm perplexed, and I have no recollection whatsoever. A strong ringing sound goes off in my ears, exacerbating my situation, and I grip my head with a quick wince.I hear shuffling and footsteps approaching the room's door, which swings open fast. A young, gorgeous man enters with hands behind his back. He walks straight to the bedside. His outfit is immaculate, consisting of a spotless white shirt with gold buttons and black slacks.He comes to a halt in front of me and smiles broadly."I see you're finally awake." His strong voice is audible. Loud and clear.I blink at him, attempting to make sense of his presence in the room. Who the fuck is he? Is this a kidnapping plot, or what? But my hands and legs aren't chained, and I can move around freely, so what gives?A brief ache strikes my skull again, and I recall something. I remember fleeing Shadow Valley and the Alpha King's fortress. I also recall shoving Landon's car into the lake and traversing the pack's boundary. Then I'd walked and walked till I got to a motel. I’d collected my keys, walked into the strange-smelling room, and...Shit! After that, I don't recall anything else.I was probably drugged. The smell in the room was most likely a sedative, and I must have passed out.That explains the cloudy sensation in my head and the harsh ringing in my ear. How can I be so stupid and careless?"Who are you?" My voice has become hoarse."My name is Donovan Smith, and I'm the Beta of Moon-heart pack."Moon-heart pack? This is the first time I've heard of it."Um…So, what brings me here?"The stranger raises an arched brow at me before dropping a bombshell. One I didn't see coming."Apparently you've been purchased from a very shrewd slave trader to…”“Wait, what?!” My mouth falls open, and he finishes his sentence. “You’ve been purchased to become my Alpha's surrogate."AZALEA 'You've been purchased to become my Alpha's surrogate.' Purchased? Slave-trader? Surrogate. None of the words make sense, but then again, I am in an unfamiliar room. My mouth falls open in surprise as I stare at the stranger, whose name I now know as Donovan, and I hold back my words. But the earnestness in his eyes tells me he's not bluffing at all. He is dead serious. And I'm scared shitless. I should sprint towards the door. I should scream as well. Maybe someone would hear and come to my rescue. But I know better. Doing all those things would be a complete waste of my time because this is his territory. I'm alone with this man—the Beta of a pack I've never heard of, and from his fierce features and stoic stance, I know he'll have no issue subduing me. He’s stronger than me and can snap my neck in a second if necessary. A chill runs down my spine. "I…You’re joking, right?” I ask, the question spilling from my mouth before I can stop it. There is complete silence—an uns
ALPHA ANDRAS"If I complete this surrogacy deal, will you let me go?" The girl asks again, a little less confident this time, and I clench my teeth.My wolf begins to emerge due to her arrogance, and I look at her, puzzled as to how someone so small could be so daring. Daring enough to challenge an Alpha who has dominated werewolf packs for years. Brave enough to question me. Me?! Nobody, not even other Alphas or Betas, dares to disagree with me or query my decisions. But now I'm being interrogated by a petty woman who isn't even royalty! A woman who is now at my mercy. As I irritably rake my hands through my hair, my wolf stirs within me again, restless and agitated, questioning her stubbornness, and I'm discreetly reminded of the gory reason I'm here in the first place. I stare at her, my jaw clenched, and my mind wanders back to the day I made the most crucial decision of my life. The day I accepted Jenna as my Luna, my first love. Our mating rite was performed years ago, and our
AZALEA After an hour, we reach our destination, and here I am, staring blankly at my new home - Alpha Andras' Moonheart pack. When he first introduced himself as an Alpha, I never thought I’d attach the title to his name. But when I'd asked a simple question, and he'd tugged my hair so hard I thought I'd become bald, I saw I shouldn't have doubted any of his statements.Landon and Riley used to be the meanest individuals I'd ever met, but now I know better.My thoughts return to the incident at the motel. Not only was I chained like a prisoner, but I was also bundled and thrown into a car full of hulking guards three times my size! The recollections send shivers up my spine. I have no idea what will happen to me now because Alpha Andras has made it apparent that he will not let me go. And I shake a little more as his words replay in my head.'You are now mine, in spirit, soul, and body.' In a day, I went from being the mate of a cruel prince to a runaway wolf and now a breeder for
AZALEAEvening comes sooner than I expected, and I'm in my room with the Luna Queen, whom I now know as Jenna.She's doing a great job reminding me of who and what I am in this place. "You're just a surrogate in the making.""A breeder owned by Alpha Andras and the entire Moonheart pack."“Consider yourself fortunate to have been picked. Most female werewolves your age would take this offer without hesitation."'Most female werewolves would take this offer without hesitation?' The ironic comment makes me scoff internally. An offer for which I will receive nothing in return but suffer the most? I respectfully disagree. I attempt to remain calm as she speaks, but her words and the rude attitude accompanying them irritate me! And I can't stop screaming in my head. 'I understand my role. I fucking understand it. I don't need you or anyone else to remind me!’One thing I must acknowledge, though, is how gorgeous Jenna is, even if her face looks awful when she frowns. I wish she would smi
AZALEA‘YOUR DUTY BEGINS TONIGHT.' At first, I thought my ears were playing tricks on me, but when I looked at Jenna's face and saw how serious she was, I knew she meant exactly what she said. I'd heard her remarks clearly, and that was the end of it. "What! Why?" I'm unsure how I manage to say such words, but they come out. My heart is racing, and I can feel my wolf stirring restlessly. "You dare question me?" I shrink backward as she deadpans, her eyes glowering at me. "I apologize, ma'am. I…I… I had no idea I'd be starting the duty tonight." I stammer, unsure of my responsibilities. "We need a baby from you as soon as possible." She disregards my apology and continues in a more solemn tone than before. "As much as the thought of sharing Andras with another woman, one who's also a fugitive, irks me to the core and makes me want to vomit, I have no choice." I swallow, my gaze never leaving hers. I noticed she hadn't finished her speech. She clenches her teeth, and her eyes fla
ALPHA ANDRAS"Strip!"The petite lady in front of me looks at me with fear, but she does as I command. As she strips, my wolf stirs within me, and a weird surge of need envelops me, making me feel things I've never felt before for any woman. Not even for Jenna.I should kick her out of the room since I'm not in the mood for any sexual hijinks, no matter what Jenna wants, but I can't bring myself to do it. As I analyze the intense and strange feelings that the sight of her half-naked body elicits in me, she keeps stripping, and I can't help but look. Fuck! I'm already hard. Her breasts are an excellent medium ground, neither too little nor too huge - they are simply the perfect size. I imagine myself holding them. They'd be comfortable in my hands. Fuck! I swallow hard and attempt to close my eyes, but I can't. Instead, my gaze moves down her chest, tracing the smoothness of her tummy down to the line of her hips, and an uncontrollable moan of need escapes my lips.With a primordial
AZALEA When I tell Alpha Andras that I'm a virgin, he pushes himself away from me and gets out of bed. He begins to pace restlessly around the room, wrapped in his robe, and I can see the searing wrath in his eyes. It frightens me. It shakes me to my core. I'm not sure what he's thinking, but from the looks of it, it's not good. Occasionally, his face would curl into a grimace, and I'd hear him scoff nearly instantly. He's also oblivious to his surroundings, so engrossed in his seething thoughts that he wonders aloud."Why would Jenna keep something as important as this away from me?"A brief pause. Then he turns to confront me, his voice thunderous. "Did Jenna know you were a virgin!""Yes." My voice is hardly loud, but he hears me.Another pause follows, this time stretching into an unpleasant silence. Then he growls and strikes his right-hand fist into the nearby wall."Jenna knew you were a virgin, and she insisted on us having sex tonight. What the fuck?!”It's on my tongue to
ALPHA ANDRASEvery time the tiny towel in my hands scrapes my surrogate’s clit, she'd utter a slight whimper, and blood would rush to my groin. I despise the fact that she has no idea what those sounds she keeps making do to me. Because if she knew, she'd do a better job of keeping her mouth shut.I keep scrubbing her thighs, trying as hard as I can to remain calm and unaffected by everything that's happening to my body. The blood spots on her thighs have faded. Still, I continue to stroke her thighs. Surprisingly, I enjoy the sensation of touching her flesh. It's strangely soothing, and the image in front of me is captivating.A shy, naked girl with the most beautiful figure I've ever seen lays in front of me, her legs wide out in front of me. She's stunning. With the most perkiest breast I've ever seen and well-molded creamy thighs. My wolf is preoccupied with deciding who is more attractive, the breeder or Jenna. I swiftly silence him.I'm suddenly perplexed as to why I'm doing