Torn Apart by Loss

She's dead.

Lisa.

I stood there, watching him take his vow. I didn't feel hurt, like the other day when I was introduced as a maid to his people. I didn't ask to be brought here, and I have no interest in being his wife or mate. All I want right now is my freedom.

~Flashback~

"My lady, are you seriously going to the meeting?" Linda asked me. I was rummaging through my closet to find clothes to put on. I needed to dress beautifully. More beautiful than that bitch.

"Yes. Do I have a choice, Linda?" I hissed. "He threatens me with my mother's life. He vows to kill her. I have no choice but to heed his command."

"I know. Allow me to dress you up." I picked out the clothes I wanted to wear. Linda beautifully styled my hair and clipped it with a gorgeous hair clip. I stood in front of the mirror. This was my first time trying hard to look good.

"Thank you, Linda. I love my appearance." Together with Linda, we left for the pack hall. Everywhere was full of his pack members. In their mi