Chapter 03. The Despair

“Stop it!” Victor, the eldest brother, entered the room. He looked at Lara before looking at Jennifer.

“Don’t be silly, Jennifer!” Victor snapped at his sister. She immediately looked away in annoyance.

The men immediately stood up, stepped back, and bowed respectfully to Victor.

“And you, go to your room!” Victor ordered.

Lara felt powerless, but she forced herself to stand up. She walked with her face down.

“Why did you let her go? Are you defending her now?” Jennifer snapped at Victor. She couldn’t believe her brother would let Lara go.

“Do you think this will stop, Mike?” Victor glared at Jennifer. “Don’t be stupid Jennifer! You’re just going to cause even bigger problems.”

“Calm your mind and go back to your room. Dad and I will figure out how to solve this problem.” Victor said, before leaving Jennifer.

There was no agreement between Mike and Pascal. The man defended his decision, and Pascal did not want to give Lara to Mike.

“How is Jennifer?” Pascal asked. He was more worried about his daughter.

“You don’t have to worry. She’s fine.” Victor sat down. He hid what Jennifer had done to Lara.

“I have a better idea.” Victor said. He got straight to the point. “How about we hand Lara over to Alpha John?”

“The old man won’t refuse. He likes women like he likes wine.”

“Good idea, my boy!” Pascal agreed. It was better than seeing Lara with Mike.

“We don’t need to worry. Even if we don’t get Mike as an ally, but we can get an ally equal to that person.” Victor said optimistically.

The next day.

Two servants were busy dressing Lara under Jennifer’s supervision. Without makeup, Lara was already beautiful. But this time, Jennifer deliberately ordered the servants to dress up her sister with thick makeup that made her look older than her actual age.

“Where are we going?” Lara asked anxiously. All this time, her sister didn’t like her being dressed up, but what was happening now? Lara felt suspicious.

“Don’t ask so many questions!” Jennifer snapped as she stepped towards the door. She opened the door slightly.

“Is everything ready?” She asked in a low tone.

“Yes, miss.” The man answered quietly.

Afterward, Jennifer came out with Lara. She held Lara’s hand firmly, as if she was worried that her sister would run away. Her father and Victor had already gotten into the car, and she got into the car behind her father’s car.

The car drove off.

Along the way, Lara was silent and wondering. She looked out the window. There were only trees in sight. Where were they going?

“Why did you stop?” Jennifer snapped at the driver.

“What’s wrong, sis?” Lara asked. She was about to see what was happening ahead, but Jennifer pushed her away.

“Shut up!” Jennifer glared at Lara. She knew what was happening. Her brain was thinking fast. “Get out of here!” She ordered the driver.

The car was running backwards at maximum speed. The atmosphere ahead was full of screams as well as loud bangs. Some of his father’s men turned into wolves. The fight between Mike’s pack and Pascal was inevitable.

The situation was out of control. Everything was chaotic. Jennifer thought quickly to make a decision.

“Stop!” Jennifer shouted. “I’m coming down here!” She pulled Lara’s arm. Running towards the forest.

The longer they ran, the banging and shouting faded.

Jennifer paused to catch her breath and let go of Lara’s hand.

Lara was gasping for air. What had happened? She wanted to ask, but it didn’t seem like the right time.

“Fucking bitch!” Jennifer slapped Lara across the face. “This is all your fault!” Jennifer blamed her sister.

“Why did you mess up the meeting? If you hadn’t come out, this wouldn’t have happened!” Jennifer snapped at Lara.

Actually, Jennifer was jealous of Lara. Her sister was prettier than her. Her jealousy grew even more when it turned out that Lara was Mike’s mate. She couldn’t accept that fact.

Jennifer kicked Lara’s body to the ground. She pinned her sister down, slapping Lara’s face repeatedly.

“Die, bitch!” Jennifer cursed. “You and your fucking mother are both jinxed. Good thing your mom is dead. Otherwise, she would have been a disaster!”

“Don’t mention my mom!” Lara fought back. She pushed into Jennifer’s body. “You can insult me, but I won’t let anyone insult my mom!”

"Why? Isn’t your mom a bitch who would spread her legs for anyone?”

“Stop it!” Lara yelled. “I told you, don’t ever disrespect my mom!”

Lara stepped closer to Jennifer. She slapped her sister across the face.

“How dare you slap me, bitch!” Jennifer snapped. No one had ever slapped her before, but Lara was the first person to do that to her.

“You’re the one who asked for it yourself!” Lara snapped back.

Jennifer rubbed her face with emotion. She growled and turned into a wolf. She attacked Lara’s stomach with her claws.

Lara fell down. Blood seeped from her dress. She pressed her stomach hard.

“How dare you fucking bitch!” A male growling voice sounded familiar.

Lara raised her face, trying to see who it was, but her vision began to blur. She was losing a lot of blood.

"Are you tired of living?” Mike stared with emotion. Anger filled his mind until he couldn’t control himself. He turned into a wolf. Attacking mercilessly.

Jennifer jumped back. Her strength was no match for her opponent. She glanced around, looking for a chance to escape.

“What are you looking at?” Mike snarled as he tore at Jennifer’s face. The woman screamed pitifully.

“Please don’t kill me.” Jennifer pleaded for her life. “If you do, my people will not be silent! And my father will destroy you!”

Mike smiled slightly and pulled Jennifer’s hair up.

“Then try to die. I wonder what they can do.” He challenged.