CHAPTER 3
Tanya’s POV I was bored out of my wits and it felt like I was going crazy.At first, I had been sleeping to block out the boredom and of how worthless I felt but now, I have gotten tired of sleeping.Now, I couldn't even fall asleep again because I knew that the time for him to come home was close. Which meant the maid would soon bring my food.I thought about my situation. Would it be better for me to go ahead with my father's plan and kill Arturo? Not just killing him but sourcing out more information from him.My father wanted Arturo's pack. According to him, life would be better if he ruled the three Werewolf Kingdoms. And in order to do that, he wanted to dig out Arturo’s secret that could bring him down.“The bastard is cursed either way so he's bound to die a miserable death. No one likes him and they're all afraid of him. I'm the perfect leader that everyone needs." That was my father’s favorite statement.I wanted to tell my father that life didn't work that way, but I didn't have the guts to. Maybe if I had, I wouldn't be here.He had tried other means to get Arturo's pack such as trying to ambush him. Unfortunately, Arturo and his men were more skilled than they thought and only one of the men my father sent made it back alive to give them the news. He died the next day.The next time, he tried to bribe the leaders to overthrow him.“He's not fit to lead! He's been cursed by the moon goddess and having him is just a liability to us! We don't need him, just let him go!" The elders were more thoughtful than that. While they reasoned in the same pattern as he did, they had to admit that Arturo was a wonderful leader aside from his faults. All his attempts proved abortive.Their rejection made him very angry so he decided to take things into his own hands. That was when he decided to use “me” as his last card.His triumph card.“I am not sending you there for jokes or to love. You know your mission, do it! You will be duly rewarded." Those were the words he kept repeating in my ear and somehow, it made me feel like less of his daughter and more of one of his men.I didn't even know how to begin with the job my father had given me. Arturo barely let me out of the room, he treated me like crap, beat me up, raped me and couldn't care less if I survived.I had no manpower, no physical strength even as a werewolf.How was I going to be able to get him to trust me, fall in love with me and enough to make him let me go near his food so he can poison him?Seemed like a long shot to me but somehow, I was going to have to make it work.I heard keys jingling and the door opened. The maid walked in with a tray and placed it on the table. This was what I used to know when Arturo would come home.The maid always fed me a while before he came home. Normally, I would have sat quietly and watched the maid do their thing and leave before slowly walking up to the food but today, I spoke up.“Can I ask you for something?" The maid was startled hearing my voice but I gathered myself and stood still, managing to nod my head.“Is there a library around the house or somewhere I can get a book? I'm really bored." The maid turned around and looked over my shoulder.“N-no, I don't think there is, sorry." I turned around and started to walk away.I suddenly stopped when I got to the door and turned to look at myself. The first thing I felt was pity because I felt like I didn't sign up for this and I was getting a whole lot more than I deserved.“There are a couple of books from the Alpha's library. I'm sure he won't notice one or two gone." one of the servants finally informed me frantically in a courteous tone.My spirit felt lifted when I heard this. I gave the maid a smile as I walked away.There was no real appetite to eat so I just left the food to help me feel better after Arturo was done with his usual.Arturo’s POVI had been staring at the same spot since I got back from my meeting with the Elders. Something that they said triggered me and I felt really depressed for some unknown reason.This was one of those many times when I felt very worthless and ugly. Times when I felt really alone in the world.As far as I could tell, I was the only one there for myself and the only one who didn't mock me behind my back.Well, my best friend, Frank, and I. He walked into the room just when I thought of him..“Hey man." Frank sat down opposite me and noticed the look on my face. When I didn't answer, he knew something was wrong again.“Arturo, what's going on?" I looked at Frank and shook my head in silence. There were times when I actually wanted to tell him everything that was going on and how I was feeling.I hate to admit it but there were days when I actually wanted to cry to Frank but I couldn't. I was an Alpha! An Alpha with people to lead. How hopeless would I look if I was caught crying? An Alpha doesn't cry!“Nothing Frank. Nothing is wrong." I squeezed out a smile and stood up from the chair, peeking out of the window.Ever since the curse, I closed up all the windows because when I looked out, people laughed when they saw me. And I enjoyed looking out of the windows and trailing off just like I was doing now. It wasn’t like I couldn’t kill those mocking and laughing at me but it was worthless because I will have to kill everyone in both my pack and the other kingdoms. At least I was feared and that was enough.“I'm not daft, Arturo. Ever since you got back from your meeting, you've been like this." he refused to believe me.“Even if something is wrong, what can you do to help it? Just leave me alone and mind your business!” I yelled at his face in anger.My lashing out was something that was very common to Frank. It was one way I let my frustration out and Frank had gotten used to it. But I can't remain this way forever. I don't want to have any kind of vulnerability.CHAPTER 4Tasha’s POV My stomach dropped as I heard footsteps approaching. There was something about them that made me so scared and I hid the books under my pillow.The door swung open and I could see that there was something wrong. Ever since the days I had seen his face, I never turned off the light.I could see that there was anger in his eyes from the way he looked at me and frowned. I watched as his hands moved to the front of his trousers to undo his belt and I knew what followed.my body no longer has the reaction it used to when he was around me. I no longer trembled, no longer avoided his eyes, no longer longed for breath.After all, what was the worst he could do to me aside from death? I slowly removed my gown and lay on the bed. The ceiling had become my favorite attraction every time he was on top of me.He got on the bed and pulled my legs open. He hated how I was looking away from him. It was like I found him hideous.“Look at me." He ordered.I didn't respond because
Chapter 5I felt a weight lifted from my body. That was when I noticed Arturos putting on his clothes, I wasemotionless, and my hate for him kept growing but there was something about him I could notplace my hands on.I watched Arturos until he left my room, I quickly took my shower to remove the dirty smell ofArturos from my body, and I removed the bed sheets before reading the book I collected fromthe library.The first page of the book seems interesting. It is somehow related to me, and I believe I willfind solace in it. Who knows I might find a way to make Arturo fall in love with me so that I canexecute my plan and be free at last."What are you thinking, my lady?" One of the servants that told me about the alphas library wasthe one that jotted me out of my mind with her question."Nothing, just that I find this book interesting, if you don't mind what is your name.""I thought you would never ask; my name is Dianella, please don't ask any questions again and
Chapter 6I got a grip hold of myself not to scream their name, I was joyful seeing them. I looked around for Alpha, and I saw how busy he was with his meeting.I went closer to my friend tapping their shoulder. That was when they notice my presence and they scream at the top of their voices which draws everyone's attention to us."Ella, Hannah, and Eva, you guys came to visit me, I am so happy seeing you guys." I was so happy as I hugged them repeatedly. Eva, an inquisitive lady, kept looking at me as if something was wrong with me."You are Alphas bride yet, I can't find the glow on you," Eva let out."Eva, I am fine, as you can see the alpha is treating me very well."I was still talking when Hannah dragged me to one side of the room, she scrutinized me from my head to my toe then she folded her hands across as chest.I know she knows me better than anyone else she can see through me and I am trying hard not to allow any tears to betray me so I maintain eye contact with her."Tenya
Chapter 7"Your friends can stay for the night.""What!" We chorused.•••Arturo Pov I was reading some files in my office when Frank's mind linked me saying some ladies need my urgent attention which makes me laugh so hard at myself.Since I was cursed, no lady wants to have anything for someone as old as me, especially not a lady. Maybe he is mistaking a woman for a lady but I would meet them.I asked Frank to keep them in the meeting hall since I would be having a meeting there. On getting to the meeting hall, Frank announced my presence and everyone present bowed.The ladies came forward with their heads bowed, I asked them to raise their heads and their faces looked familiar to me but I couldn't place my hands on where I had seen their faces."State your intentions," I commanded as I watched them shiver at my voice."We are here to see your wife, the Luna," One of them retorted."Who are you to her?"They all introduce themselves by their names and pack alongside their father's
Chapter 8"Kill or be killed" was written on it.I mind link Frank to meet me where I was as I kept staring at the arrow when I turned I could not find Tenya anywhere around.I waved it off, and when Frank came with other guards, I charged to look for the culprit who would dare shoot an arrow directly at me. They all went to carry out their task.Frank picked up the arrow and we headed to the physician's place. Frank placed the arrow on the table before the physician.We waited impatiently as he observed the arrow keenly, I explained everything that had happened to him then he heaved a sigh giving us an answer."This was a messenger of an arrow, it was sent to someone to kill you but what I don't understand is how this arrow came to be because it was abolished before you were born.""Messenger of an arrow! I know I have so many enemies both within and outside, but if you say this arrow is abolished, who was it that sent it?""Is either someone of my age hiding it to be used for today
Chapter 9I heard a knock, I turned to ask who that was when I realized it was all a dream and the knock was coming from the door of my room."Who is that?"•••Tanya povHow can he ask them to spend the night here, does he want them to find out he usually molests me every time? No! I won't let that happen, I snapped my finger as I thought.With the fake attitude he gave to them, they think he is genuine and has no bad intentions. If they know what he is made of they would hate him for the rest of their lives.I must ask him the reason, he asks them to spend the night here. Will he give me an answer or insult me the way he always does? I will not know unless I try.I pick up my rope and put them on. I was about to open the door when I heard Hannah's voice."You missed him, that is why you can't spend the night with us," her voice was full of sarcasm but I had to play along."Yea, you got me, I will be back before you know it," I promised, holding the middle of my throat as a sign then
Chapter 10The wolf was Lydia my wolf, why is she sad and upset?"You killed him, you finally killed him," Lydia shouted at me with her voice filled with pain."I had to; that was what father wanted me to do.""At the detriment of our happiness, you just killed our mate.""I am sorry but you know how much he hated me, he would never mate us no matter what.""No! He did not hate us, he cared for you but your father's greed and hatred blinded you from seeing the genuine person you had.""Lydia is okay, I promised to mend my wrong," I touched her but she hit it away."Do not touch me. I cursed the day we were born." Lydia cursed."No!!!" Shouted waking up from sleep. My friends were staring strangely at me as if I am a lunatic but I was careless about them as I did not understand what is happening."Lydia, are you there?" I did not get any answer from her then I shouted at her."I am here, did you miss me that much?" hearing my wolf voice I quickly fell to my knees holding my chest as I
Chapter 11Arturo POVThe person knocking was one of my guards who told me that Tenya and her friends are in the meeting hall waiting for me. I dismissed him while I freshen up.I entered the meeting hall, my eyes settled on Tenya's body, she was all dressed and she looked gorgeous that every man who has her as his mate will smile.I am her mate. I know that she detest me. I was staring at them when they noticed my presence. They stood up bowing their heads before me.I held Tenya to her waist, the spark surging inside of me was uncontrollable that I had to look at her but Tenya kept a straight face."Alpha, we want to thank you for your hospitality and allowing us to see our best friend, we will never forget your gesture," Ella said, dragging her clothes in order for me to see her cleavages.Is she seducing me before her best friends? So much for being a best friend, how shameless and slutty she is then Hannah's eyes fixed on someone as she daydreams."We will be going," Eva said, wa