Zane’s POV“Alpha.” One of the warriors greeted me as I entered the incubation room.It’s where the captured Lunas were imprisoned before they were thrown to where they should belong – as slaves.I was scanning the room, when something glinting caught my eyes.The moonlight reflected on the tip of the iron tightly being held by a petite woman from the corner of the room.“How reckless!” I thought.Standing before her, I observed her appearance and narrowed my eyes with interest.Looking at her useless bravery, only one thing went to my mind. “She’ll be a whole lot of fun as a toy.”And before I knew it, one second I was teasing her, the next, she was screaming in pain while curled up on the ground.I wouldn't lie, I panicked when she passed out in my arms. The moment her eyes shut right, I felt my heart stop. Swearing profusely, I called her name and shook her shoulders several times but she didn’t respond.Laying her back gently on the floor, I fished my phone out of my pocket and
Tessa’s POVA few days had passed since I was dragged over to Zane’s pack. After I regained consciousness that night, he arranged a room for me, and then I hadn’t heard much from him after.It’s a small room with a single bed, a few pieces of furniture, and a small bathroom. There were not many decorations in it. In fact, it looked dull, just a little bit better than the ones for omegas. It’s very clean, to the point that there’s not even a single dust speck to be seen in any nooks.But still, opening my eyes every morning in this room, which was a whole lot better than the basement Eric and Paige threw me into, was already something to be thankful for.Suddenly, loud knocks on the door jolted me.“Breakfast is here!” One of the guards situated outside my door shouted.Hastily, I jumped from my bed and ran toward the door. After all, they didn’t like waiting.The door opened, and a bulky and scary man showed up there, making me subconsciously back away.“Here!” He harshly pushed me th
Tessa’s POVI gasped as I felt something wet land on my neck, a spot just a bit below the back of my ear.The burning feeling caused by the bond punishment slowly became bearable as a tongue slowly slid on the temporary mark on my neck.“No…” I tried to protest, but a moan came out of me instead as Zane started sucking on my skin and his body touching mine, but not enough for me to carry his weight.And just like that, the burning feeling in me turned into a heat of lust, making me thirst for more. Subconsciously, I raised my hand, pressing my palms on his chest and sliding it up until I had it wrapped around his nape.Just as I arched my body, I slowly drowned in the tingling sensations brought by Zane’s actions and the temporary mark he gave me. He pulled away from me as if nothing happened, leaving me restless and needing more.I panted as my body fell on the mattress, feeling so wet in my core like I’d never been before, and my throat went dry like I’d been thirsty to death.“Bett
Tessa’s POVIt had been days since I rejected Eric as a mate. I felt more relaxed than I had since the bond had formed. Finally, I’m free of the pain and torment that plagued me constantly before.As my father had warned, I’d gotten very weak after.Zane had been the one to carry me back to my room in the aftermath because I could barely move. He’d had two omegas keep watch over me, ordering them to attend to my every need until I got better.They’d done as he’d asked, waiting on me hand and foot for the last three days since. I was incredibly grateful to them, not to mention him for giving the order.Even now, I was still very weak, but at least I could walk around again and move on my own. That was an incredible feat, considering I could barely lift my head a few days ago.“You can move now.” I shrank in surprise as an omega soundlessly came in with a new set of clothes in her arms.She placed the clothes down on the edge of the bed. With hostility, she spoke, “King Zane will be wai
Tessa’s POVAn omega around her 20s smiled at me. Unlike most of the members I encountered, she seemed nice.Scratching her head, unsure, she replied, “I don’t know… King Zane might…”Showing her my puppy eyes, I begged, “Please?”I really wanted to cook, partly because I was bored and partly because I wanted to give something to Zane. One reason would be to thank him for the partial freedom he gave me, and another to get into his good graces.Who knew? Maybe I’ll be on his good side, and he’ll completely free me soon.After staring at me and contemplating for a while, the omega heaved a sigh of defeat and smiled in victory.She attempted to help me, but I insisted that I prefer to do it by myself. In the process, I learned that her name was Mildred.She’d apparently been in the kingdom for almost two decades and was around when Zane was a boy. Thus, she was the perfect subject for me to interview to learn more about Zane.Honestly, as harsh and a bit manipulative as Zane was, it’s st
Zane’s POVI was leisurely sitting on my black high-back leather executive chair, browsing through essential yet boring documents I needed to review and sign, when a series of knocks irritated me.“What?” I shouted, irritably placing the documents on the table and glaring at the opened door.Benji, one of the guards stationed at the entrance of the pack house, cautiously entered with fear and urgency all over his face. The drops of sweat on the side of my forehead told me that it was not only because of his fear of me but because he ran in there.“What’s so urgent about?”I lay back in my chair, not caring much. I’m the Lycan King. More than anything, I’m the Dark Lord. No one in their right mind would attack the kingdom, and even if someone did so, my well-trained warriors would easily wipe them off.We were known to be ruthless. What exactly there in this word could even shake me?I was overflowing with confidence—I had never been so sure in my life. That was until Benji’s next word
Tessa’s POVAngry. Fear. Flustered. Frustration.I felt like I was in a rollercoaster ride. When I saw Zane earlier, I thought he’d take my side, but I guess I got so used to him being a bit kinder to me that I overestimated myself.Not only did he not help me, but he even intentionally let me get hurt. Yes, I saw him from my peripheral vision.What? If I wasn’t about to get killed, he wouldn’t intervened.And he carried me like I was some kind of rag doll! A rag doll! I was so frustrated then that I sent punches on his back, but when he slapped my ass, I reddened in shame.It’s official. I hate him!“I asked Mildred to let me cook because I want to cook you your favorite dish, but that gamma of yours threw it all away!”After I said that in an outburst, he halted and stared deep into my eyes as if reading me. What? Was it so surprising that someone wanted to cook for him?I was about to get nosy and ask more when the door was busted open.Fred, with his sling medical bag on his shoul
Tessa’s POVI was woken in the morning by a persistent knock at my door that didn’t go away no matter how long I ignored it. I sat up with a groan and padded to the door to turn open the lock.A maid came through a moment later and curtsied. “Good morning, Miss. The King wants you to get ready and come downstairs immediately.”I frowned at her, confused, my sleep-addled brain not comprehending what was going on. I was even more confused when she pressed what looked like a tracksuit piece and some trainers in my hand. I unfolded the cloth to reveal that it was indeed that.Looking back to the maid, she offered no other insight, so I nodded hesitantly. “Alright. Tell him to please give me a few minutes.”She nodded and curtsied again before leaving me to prepare.I didn’t bother to shower because of the nature of the clothes I’d been given. After brushing my teeth and washing my face, I dressed in the clothes and slipped on the trainers. I pulled my hair into a messy ponytail and bounde