Selena POV
"What are you doing on my bed?!!!”….The angry voice of the Alpha jolted me awake. sending chills down my spine. I could see the rage and disgust burning in his eyes as he glared at me. I quickly got up to my feet, my heart pounding in my chest, and adjusted my disheveled dress."G-Good morning Alpha." I stammered, my voice trembling and I lowered my head afraid to meet his gaze."That doesn't answer my question. I asked What the hell are you doing on my bed!!!" he roared, his voice echoing through the room, filled with a mix of anger and disbelief."A-Al-Alpha I can explain." I stammered, my words stumbling over each other as he closed the distance between us, his imposing presence making me feel more insignificant.He roughly grabbed my arm, his grip tight as he led the way out of the room. Each step down the stairs sent a jolt of pain through my body, I winced feeling the ache Intensifying at every pull. Without a care, he tossed me to the floor leaving me sprawled on the cold tiles.My knees came in contact with the cold tiles hitting them hard, I winced in pain feeling the impact."You wretched slut from the slum", he roared, his voice dripping with disdain. "You think you could make your way to my heart by seducing me huh?"Did he just accused me of seducing him? I never did such a thing!!"Alpha it's not what you think."I tried to explain, tears streaming down my face.Just then, Jojo and others came out from the kitchen upon hearing the commotion. The shock on Jojo's face was evident seeing me in that state."Selena dear, what happened? What have you done?" concern laced her voice as she approached me.I couldn't utter a word; I just kept crying. How could I possibly explain how I ended up in the Alpha's bed? No one would believe me even if I told them the truth.They would think that I couldn't accept his rejection which is why I resorted to seducing him."Jojo, ask her how she ended up sleeping on the same bed with me in my room," he demanded, causing everyone to gasp, their hands covering their mouths."S-Selena, is it true?" Jojo's voice quivered with disbelief as she shook me."Yes, Jojo" That was the only word I could manage to say as she staggered back staring at me in disbelief. I couldn't meet her gaze, I couldn't bear to see the disappointment in her eyes.Just then, the grand doors of the mansion swung open. I looked up to see Ravenna walking in, making her way towards us."Oh no, our worst nightmare is back," Ember whispered in my head."What going on here? What has this slut stolen?" Ravenna inquired, standing beside the Alpha."Can you believe I woke up to see this slut on my bed?" He retorted."She did what ?" Ravenna asked in disbelief.She moved closer to me, giving me a resounding slap across my face. I flinched as the pain hit me hard."You shameless bitch! what were you doing in bed with my husband? Oh!! So you couldn't accept the fact that he chose me over you…" she seethed."No Luna, it's not what you think." I tried to explain, only to be met with another slap from her."Luna please have mercy on her " Jojo pleaded, but got shunned by Ravenna with a cold glare."Gabriel I see no reason why she's still here, just fire this bitch." she declared, facing him.The last thing I wanted to hear was the word 'Fired', it has always been a nightmare to me. It was through Jojo I got to work here in the mansion and it's been the only means sustaining my mother and me."Alpha please, I would accept any punishment but please don't fire me," I begged crawling towards the Alpha's feet."Get your filthy self away from my husband you bitch !" Ravenna spat, pushing me away."I never want to see you anywhere near me or this mansion, You're Fired!!" he roared, his eyes glowing red and a low growl rumbling beneath his words."Please Alpha, pardon me" I pleaded."You heard him bitch! You're fired !" Ravenna sneered."Jojo please, plead on my behalf, he will listen to you." I cried, crawling to her feet."Alpha please pardon her, this is the only job she has to sustain herself and her mother" Jojo who was already in tears pleaded."She should have thought before taking advantage of my drunken state" he retorted coldly.“Hey you, go get her belongings from her room" Ravenna commanded, instructing one of the maids who had their head bowed in fear."Guards!! Guards!!" Ravenna called outThe door opened, and two guards rushed in."Throw this slut out of here and I never want to see her anywhere around this mansion" she ordered."Please Alpha, please Luna!!" I begged but was grabbed by the guards as they dragged me towards the entrance. Jojo attempted to follow but was stopped by Ravenna.The guards pushed me out of the gate, and my belongings were thrown at me, I could see the sympathy in their eyes but they had no choice but to follow orders as they closed the gate."Alpha, please! Have mercy on me " I cried pounding on the gate, desperately hoping he would have a change of heart."Selena stop crying. I'm truly sorry. it's all my fault. I would have controlled myself if I had known it would result in this." Ember's voice resonated through my mind, filled with pain.I ignored her. None of this would have happened if she had controlled herself. I sat on the pavement near the Alpha's gate. I couldn't come to terms with everything that has happened. My mind was a whirlwind of conflicting thoughts.The thought of my mother flashed through my mind, how would I face her? How would she feel when she discovers I had ended up in the Alpha's bed? Would she also accuse me of seducing him too?"Selena, please talk to me, you've been ignoring me." Ember pleaded, her voice filled with a soothing purr.Taking a deep breath, I couldn't possibly stay angry with her forever. "It's okay, Ember," I finally replied."You can't just sit here all day, I suggest we go home" Ember suggested. Yeah she’s right, there’s no hope for me left in the mansion.I rose to my feet, wiped away the tears from my eyes, and gathered my belongings. Casting one look at the mansion, I made my way towards the main gate of the estate.Lost in my thoughts on the way, I didn't notice a speeding car behind me. "Watch out, Selena!!" Ember's urgent voice echoed in my mind…Selena POVI stood there frozen in the middle of the road, the car approaching me at an alarming speed. Panic surged through my veins, and I closed my eyes, anticipating the impact when I heard the screeching sound of brake piercing the air, the car came to a halt just inches away from me."Oh goodness, we are alive!" Ember let out a sigh of relief.Relief washed over me, I opened my eyes, and I spotted a figure stepping out of the Mercedes-Benz Car as he approached me. It was Asher, the pack beta."Are you blind? can't you see you are in the middle of the road?" he snapped angrily.I lifted my head to meet his gaze, and a flicker of surprise crossed his face as he recognized me."Selena, it's you" his voice calm, "Thank goodness, I didn't run you over."By the way, what are you doing out here? Aren't you meant to be in the mansion? And what with that bag you're holding?" he asked."I was sent out of the mansion." I managed to reply, as tears welled up in my eyes."What happened?" he
Selena POVA few weeks had passed since I left the mansion and I haven't been able to secure another job.I wasn't going to lie and say it doesn't bother me because it did. I need to get a job to support both myself and my mom.Sometimes, I can't help but wonder how different our lives would be if my dad were here with us.Speaking of my dad, I don't know if he's still alive or not. The thought of his existence has often lingered at the back of my mind leaving me with unanswered questions.Why has my mother never spoken of him? What pain has he caused by her?Pushing the thoughts aside, I dragged myself out of bed and made my way to the bathroom to freshen up.Feeling refreshed, I ruffle through my wardrobe trying to figure out what to wear. I finally picked a simple and corporate dress. I applied a touch of makeup on my face and tied my hair back in a neat ponytail.Satisfied with my look I slung my bag over my shoulders and stepped out of my room, heading towards the living room.I
Selena's POVMy mind was a whirlwind of conflicting thoughts. I was skeptical about seeking help from the Alpha. the memory of the rage and disgust in his eyes for me still lingers, the thought of it sends chills down my spine."Just seek his help! it's not like you can afford the money", Ember snapped jolting me out of my reverie, I could tell she was getting pissed with my hesitation.I cast a final glance at my mom lying on the bed with an oxygen mask covering her nose, her complexion had already paled. I couldn't bear to see her in such a state, I blinked back the tears that threatened to fall from my eyes and rushed out of the hospital.With my mindset, I made my way to the Alpha's mansion. I didn't have enough money for the cab, I had to trek.*********Arriving at the mansion, a chilling feeling found its way through my spine, I could feel a surge of discomfort, every step I took, I remembered what happened weeks ago.I took a deep breath and knocked on the gate, the gate was
Selena POVI brought out the card from my bag, I stared blankly at the card in front of me. Different thoughts running through my mind. I have no idea what to say to him. How would I tell him I need his financial assistance? What if he refuses to help me, just like the Alpha did?"Selena, just give it a try, call the Beta, it's going to be alright", Ember urged.She's right, I should give it a try, after all, he gave me the card just in case I might need his help. I took a deep breath before dialing his number, my hands trembling as the phone rang."Goddess please help me", I whispered under my breathHe answered on the second ring "Hello?", he said, his voice sounding slightly confused.I took another deep breath, "Hello Beta, it's me Selena", I managed to say.There was a pause as if he was trying to recollect who I was. After a while, he responded, "Oh Selena, how are you?"I hesitated for a moment, struggling to find the right words, "Beta, I…I'm…not fine", I said in a choked voic
Selena’s PovI followed the directions given to me by the nurse at the reception, I navigated my way through the hospital corridor until I reached the entrance of the ICU. Peering through the window, I saw my mom lying on the bed, surrounded by unfamiliar wires that I could not identify.With a gentle push, I opened the door and stepped into the ICU. It was well equipped with various medical equipment including the cardiac monitor that was beeping softly, monitoring my mother's heart rate and rhythm, and other medical devices I could not identify their names.I moved closer to her bedside, and the nurse assigned to watch over her signaled me to keep silent. I gently stroked her hair. Although she still hasn't regained consciousness, I noticed her heartbeat is normal which was a relief for me.Just then my stomach growled loudly, the nurse couldn't help but shake her head in amusement causing me to blush with embarrassment. It just dawned on me that I was hungry, I had forgotten I had
Alpha Gabriel POVDescending the stairs with Ravenna ahead of me, we took a turn after passing a few doors along the hall, we entered a large room revealing the dining area.The table was already set with a couple of dishes in the center. Two maids dressed in green dress with a blue apron over it and their hair tied into a bun were already at the dining area awaiting our arrival.As we approached the dining area, I paused behind a chair and pulled it out for Ravenna to sit."Thank you", she said with a smile on her face, gracefully taking her seat.I took the seat opposite her and placed my briefcase on the chair next to me, the maids quickly rushed to the table as soon as we were seated and began serving the food."Good morning Alpha, Good Morning Luna", they greeted in unison with their head slightly bowed.I nodded in acknowledgment while Ravenna ignored their greetings, they dished a plate of Stir-fried pasta along with grilled chicken for me and mashed potatoes with grilled steak
Selena PovAs the cab came to a stop in front of my home, I handed the driver the fare and stepped out of the car while he drove off. I reached for my bag to find the keys to unlock the gate of our home.I unlocked it and walked in towards the pathway leading to the entrance of the main door.I stepped into our living room, everywhere looking messed up, I decided to tidy everywhere before I freshened up. I kept my bag on the chair before proceeding to arrange it.I bent down and picked up a throw pillow, carefully arranging it back on the chair where it belonged. I moved towards the kitchen, relieved to find it clean.I made my way to my mom's room, I laid her bed and cleaned her bathroom making sure everything was neat before heading to my clean my room.Soon I was done with the house chores, I took off my clothes kept in the laundry basket and proceeded to the bathroom.I turned on the shower, I felt the cold water cascading down my body washing away the stress and soothing my nerve
Alpha Gabriel POVI reached for my phone that was beside me on the couch and dialed a number, it was one of my shadow guards.He answered on the first ring. "I need you to keep a close watch on Arnold", I commanded,my voice firm. " Monitor his every move." With those words, I ended the call.Arnold is my late father's elder brother. He has always harbored a deep grudge against my father for being chosen as the Alpha. His grudge further extended to me when I became the Alpha, he wanted his son to become the Alpha."Isn't that your uncle?", Asher asked, raising an eyebrow as surprise flickered across his face."Yes", I replied. "I don't trust him one bit, you know how cunning he can be. I need to be a step ahead of him."He nodded in agreement and focused his attention back on his phone. I rose from the couch and made my way back to my desk, resuming sorting the relevant files and responding to emails."You're not going home?"Asher asked, breaking the silence.I glanced at the time on m