I squared my shoulders with his, standing firm, glaring at him straight in the eyes, “I’m sorry, you must have me confused with your daughter, Sasha.”
I smirked, dead serious as I continued, “You know the warriors enjoy passing her around their barracks every time she comes home from the academy on breaks? They like to brag about it all the time!
I believe something about something she does with her,” I clearly struck a nerve when he interrupted my goading retort by immediately grabbing me by the neck, digging his claws into it, shoving me up against the wall.
With venom dripping from his tone, he growled out, “You should be grateful to me you ungrateful little slut! Without me, you AND your mother would have been dead long ago!
Nothing will EVER begin to repay the debts the two of you have cost me and I fully intend on cashing in that debt,” he licked his lips, running his lecherous eyes back up and down my body while using his other hand to fondle and grope my breast, “after you have…matured,” he sneered.
Just as I thought I would pass out from his choke hold on me, we heard a loud rapping on the door.
“Honey!” It was my mom. Thank the goddess for small mercies!
Quickly straightening and completely schooling his features and tone Alpha Donovan responded, “Yes, my Luna?”
She opened the door quickly and visibly relaxed, “Oh good! I have been looking everywhere for you, Violet!”
“I was…just explaining to Violet, uh, how she will need to present herself when the Alpha and Luna of Burning Moon arrive this afternoon,” the Alpha cleared his throat, smoothing his clothes and hair as if it were something normal for him to do.
“Oh good!” My mother clapped with excitement hearing my step-father’s explanation of why I was in his office with him…alone.
“I’m glad you were talking to her about that. I have perfect timing then! Violet, don’t forget to try on that dress for this evening. We need to know if any other alterations need to be made before you wear it when the convoy arrives. You will be meeting your future mate in it!” She squeals, beaming with excitement, as her brightly shining eyes sparkled. She was so innocent and loving. This has been her dream since I was a little girl; to help her daughter marry a mate and see us happily mated, living happily ever after.
How could my mom be so blind to how sleezy her chosen mate was towards me?!
“Yes ma’am,” I sighed as I tried to quickly slip out the door behind my mom.
Before I could make my escape, she giggled at her mate before quickly adding, “Oh! I almost forgot to tell you both! The Burned Moon pack convoy has entered our pack territory! They should be here within the next hour or two, so HURRY! Time is of the essence sweetheart!”
My mother has always had impeccable timing. Unfortunately for me, sometimes that timing was not always welcomed.
“Oh it looks PERFECT!” She beamed as she let herself into my bedroom. She was hell bent on having me wear the perfect form fitting dress to meet my chosen mate, ‘so you can show off all your curves for your new alpha…to show him what he has to look forward to!’ I subtly recall my mother explaining to me when she took me to pick out the dress. I rolled my eyes as Sally, one of our omega maids on staff, helped me out of the dress so I could continue to prepare for the convoy’s arrival.
“I’m going to take a shower,” I bit out.
I was grumpy and I didn’t mean to sound like a bitch to my mom, but I couldn’t help how I was feeling.
I was growing more and more nervous as this shit show of my future continued to come straight at me like I was a deer in headlights. I felt like the Moon Goddess was playing a sick trick on me and I would soon discover that those headlights weren’t that of a truck, but a fucking freight train!
But what could I do? I was powerless in the moment, forced to succumb to my sad but fateful future ahead.
The shower did nothing to help soothe my aches and tense, stressed muscles. I quickly exited the bathroom, towel drying my hair as I walked towards the vanity surrounded by at least five beauty stylists my mother had brought in to prepare me for today. She apparently told them that their performances today and making me look perfect would determine if they would return for my Wedding and Mating Ceremony.
I was so lost in my melancholy thoughts even after showering that I didn’t even realize a cart had rolled in with delectable aromas exuding from it. Too bad I had no appetite.
“You have a big day today, young lady!” She said excitedly as she continued to prod at my plate to signal that I should shovel the food from my plate into my mouth quickly so the ladies can begin their work on me.
Mom giggled, “I can’t believe that in just a short time, this will no longer be your room.” A single tear fell from the corner of her eye as she continued, “Soon you will be a mated and marked she-wolf with a pack of your own to go home and lead with your own alpha by your side!”
My mom was sweet, loving, and fierce. She meant well and she would do anything for me, but I could never understand why she agreed to mating such a creep after dad died.
According to mom, a few months after I was born, our father died. War broke out across the entire nation. Mom never could bring herself to explain anything further about his death or what happened.
After everyone finished preparing me, the beauty team mom had brought in left and it was just my mom and I left in my room. Mom wanted to have a few last moments with me before we had to go downstairs. I figured now was the best time as any to ask my mom why she chose to be with Alpha Donovan. Maybe it would help me accept this Alpha they had chosen for me?
“Mom?”
“Yes, honey?”
“Why did you take Alpha Donovan as your chosen mate so quickly after dad died?” I asked, looking down at my hands sadly, missing him and wishing he were still here. I never really got to know him since he died shortly after I was born, but I still missed the absence of the father that was taken from me.
Mom stopped brushing my hair and I could tell she hesitated for a second before moving to squat in front of me at the vanity. She began in a serious yet hushed voice, “Listen to me and listen good. I’m only going to tell you this once, because I fear what would happen if I ever spoke these words again. Do you understand what could happen to us if what I am about to tell you were to be overheard by anyone?” She stared me in the eyes more seriously than I think I had ever seen her in my life. A knot immediately began to form in my stomach and I grew scared and concerned, but nodded my head in agreement. I would never tell another living soul what my mother was about to tell me. “Our pack is in a remote location, so no one really knew which pack was which or where each of our packs were really located. Because of this, your father persistently worked to conceal our pack’s exact location, while also protecting the identity of the packs near us so if we were ever attacked, our enemies w
Fucking asshole. I shut the mind-link. He technically didn’t say WHEN to keep it open, so I decided that he implied that I should keep it open once the convoy arrives. I didn’t have much time to think as we descended the grand staircase towards the doors to receive our guests. Before I reached the bottom of the staircase, ready for the Burning Moon pack Alpha to inspect me. Afterall, I was his son’s new poised, prized pony of a future mate that they had come to collect. I thought about this unfortunate twist of fate forced upon me. I had to try and be optimistic about this. I had to think of it not as a curse, but potentially, a blessing. The Burning Moon pack is from the city, unlike our remote, tiny and rustic pack up in the mountains. Maybe I could sneak away and hide in the human cities in society? Or atleast hide the fact that I enrolled in a human university in the city? Maybe I can do an online school? I’ve saved, but not enough. I could say I am using funds to improve
I froze in place, my mouth suddenly dry. The man scowled at me after squeezing the omega’s hand as if to ask her to stay before she pulled away.“I’m so sorry miss! I will get back to work right away!” The omega blushed and scurried away as fast as she could.I stood paralyzed as I watched the couples interaction. It sickened me to see so much love and passion exude from the man’s eyes as he watched the young she-wolf slip away from his grasp. My heart ached, but for reasons I couldn’t explain. I didn’t have my wolf yet, so how could he be my mate? We can’t tell until they emerge, and he certainly didn’t jump for joy at my presence. So why did I suddenly have such strong and angry feelings towards this man?The man was tall, towering over me in an intimidating stature as he approached and stood in front of me. He was more attractive than I initially gave him credit for now that I was standing toe-to-toe with the gloriously sexy wolf. His arms and chest clearly showed his strength wi
Alpha Donovan and my mom stood to greet and shake hands with the future alpha heir. “I look forward to the alliance we will be forging through the union of our daughter to you, son!” Alpha Donovan jovially shook Weston’s hand as he looked on at them both smiling; the picture of happiness.He walked over to me as I stood at my seat to greet him with a polite, prim and proper curtsey and bow, “It’s a pleasure to meet you, Weston.”He smirked at me, kissing the top of my hand as he lifted me from my bowing state, “The pleasure is mine.”We stood there for a moment, silent, just staring at each other. Neither of us had any hint of an expression that would give away how we felt about the other and this predicament. If anything, we both looked indifferent and unmoved by one another. Inside I was seething with anger and jealousy, now realizing, it’s for good reason. Was I going to have to live with an unfaithful mate the rest of my life? What was it about him that got under my skin so much
The years have beaten him down; Anyone can tell from the look in his tired eyes.With another deep sigh he answers, “This is how you save your home, Vi, but we have to take it back when the right time comes. Promise me, when the time comes, you will come to my side and help me get back your pack, Vi, promise me! I’ll do everything in my power to bring you back to where you belong!” I would do whatever it took to help my cousin take back my rightful packlands from Alpha DICKovan. When the time was right.“I promise.”“You know you’re going to miss your own mating ceremony if we stay on the phone together much longer, right?” He chuckled, “You need to get some rest. You sound exhausted, Vi.”I knew. I was avoiding everything. I had to face the music of my impending reality.“Speak for yourself!” I attempted a playful laugh. “You’re the one sporting bags under your eyes darker than a vampire’s soul!” I teased, extracting a sweet laugh from Leaf before I began frowning, thinking about
Scrunching my brows, curious as to what he wants to speak to me about privately, I sit back in my seat next to him to hear him out. I’m sure he has some explanation for me about why he was kissing an omega. Weston handsomely smiled that golden boy toothsome smile, waving to everyone as they left the room. Once the door shut, signaling that we were finally alone, Weston turned to me, an indifferent expression still plastered across his face giving nothing away. I started, “So…you want to spill the beans as to what you wanted to speak to me about privately?” “I am a very direct person, Violet. I don’t fault myself for it; and I certainly am not going to apologize for it,” Weston began with an air of arrogance in his attitude.He leaned in close and stated in a sharp authoritative tone, “Here’s what’s going to happen now, Petal,” he spits out a shitty excuse for a pet name bitterly.“You are going to decline our generous offer and formally reject me in front of our Alphas. I’m going
I woke up the next morning with dried tears and puffy red eyes. I didn’t even care. I really wished I could talk to Leaf right now, but my shitty stepfather wouldn’t allow him back on pack grounds.What’s worse; Leaf’s phone conversations were still under Alpha Dickovan’s surveillance with the excuse that he needs to continue to “mentor” Leaf. More like MONITOR him so he can make sure Leaf doesn’t turn around and attack him! Because of this, I couldn’t even call to confide in Leaf unless I didn’t care if my stepfather knew what we were talking about. I was so glad Leaf called me last night. If he hadn’t, I don’t think I would be able to make it through today. Good thing, we don’t really care what the Alpha hears from our conversations these days since we have learned not to talk about the deep and really serious stuff over the phone.That creeper clearly has trust issues with the level of control he insists on maintaining at all times around here. I was in a haze and wanted to hid
Then, I felt his teeth elongate. I had no time to brace myself before he mercilessly thrust his canines into my neck, thoroughly marking me as his. Forever. Chosen mates sever the mate bond between their fated mates when they are marked by their chosen mate, which is supposed to be painful. Some described it as a painful burn that feels like it's searing you from the inside out.I expected an uncontrollable amount of pain, especially since he wasn’t my fated mate, or at least I wasn’t sure, but only the sharp instant pain from when he broke my skin was felt. This sharp pain was followed by a flood of warmth that coursed through my entire body and hit me straight in my core. Why didn’t I feel that burning pain that is said to follow after chosen mates mark each other?Everyone clapped in jubilation as I shook the conflicting feelings out of mind.“And now for the Luna’s mark!” Could I do this? Would I be able to make my wolf’s canines come out long enough for me to mark him? My he