Destiny
Forced down the stairs and onto the couch, I found myself beside Aria, relief washing over me like a wave. She seemed physically unharmed, but the turmoil in her eyes mirrored my own.
Our father, Victor, remained on his knees and so was our mother, her sobs punctuating the tense atmosphere. The room felt like a pressure cooker, ready to explode with the weight of the unknown.
A man who exuded an aura of command and control dominated the space, his presence casting a suffocating shadow over us. His eyes held an icy glare, revealing a mind accustomed to manipulation and power. His words dripped with a lethal blend of authority and impatience, demanding the information he sought.
"Time's up, Victor," the man hissed, his tone a venomous reminder of his control. "Tell us where Alpha Xander has fled to."
Alpha Xander was our pack Alpha. Did he leave us alone to fight this? I trembled as I realized the fact.
Dad's voice quivered as he finally spoke, his words dripping with both fear and a hint of defiance. "I don't... I don't know where he is. He left days ago, and I haven't heard from him since."
The man's gaze hardened, his patience waning. The room seemed to hold its breath as silence settled like a shroud.
"Think carefully, Victor," the man's voice grew colder, sharper. "Alpha Xander is a coward. He left you to die here, so lying for him isn't worth it."
Aria's hand pressed gently against mine, a silent gesture of understanding.
The man pointed at our mother this time. "You! You must know where he is."
Mom trembled, her voice choked with fear as she stammered, "I-I don't know what you're talking about. I swear, I have no idea where he is. I am not trying to save him."
The man's face twisted into a sinister smirk, a clear sign that he wasn't buying her words.
I exchanged a worried glance with Aria, silently communicating our shared determination to protect each other and survive this terrible ordeal. We were in this together, and we needed to do whatever it took to come out unharmed.
"I'm going to ask you one more time, Victor. Where-is-the-Alpha of your pack? Answer carefully, now," the man sneered again.
Fear mingled with defiance as Dad met the man's gaze, the room hanging on his response, our futures hanging in the balance.
His voice quivered as he stammered, "I swear, I don't know anything about his whereabouts. I'm telling you the truth!"
The man's patience appeared to weaken as he grew increasingly agitated. He took a step closer to Victor, his presence looming over him like a dark shadow.
In a startling moment, the man's hand flew out, grasping Dad's jaw harshly. My breath was taken away, and my heart raced as I watched in terror. With a cruel twist of his fingers, a thin line of blood appeared on Victor's face, and an iron-like stench filled the room, mixing with the thick tension that saturated it.
Aria held onto my hand firmly, her silent way of showing our joint terror. The space seemed to close in around us, trapping us there with no way out. Dad flinched in evident pain, his gaze never leaving the antagonist's icy irises.
The man smiled maliciously, seeming to savor the fear glowing from his victims. It was as though he drank it in.
Anger flickered inside me. They had no right to hurt us on behalf of Alpha Xander. "Why don't you as his Beta? Beta Damon? He ought to know where Alpha Xander is."
"Beta Damon is dead," the man announced.
A strangled gasp escaped Dad, his shoulders sagging under the weight of the revelation. "No... Damon... He was loyal." Tears welled up in Dad's eyes, his voice quivering as he finally admitted defeat. "I... what about the rest of the pack? Our friends, our families?"
"They are all dead," the man's words hung in the air like a death knell, each syllable a gut-punch of despair.
A chilling numbness enveloped me as his words settled in, a realization that brought a wave of disbelief crashing over me. Every face, every connection, wiped out in an instant. The pack that had been our family was obliterated.
Panic gripped my heart like a vise, its cruel fingers squeezing tight. What was to become of us now? Were we destined to join the fate of the fallen, victims of this ruthless invasion?
The man's grin twisted into something more sinister as he seemed to revel in our shock and vulnerability. What would these men do to us now? Were we mere pawns in a game whose rules we didn't yet understand? The unknown loomed, and the shadows of our future felt darker than ever.
"I don't believe this. You killed everyone?" Aria breathed.
"Believe it, Sugar. We own you now, and we can decide your fates," he cackled.
"What will happen to us?" Mom asked.
"If you don't know anything. You are no use to us. I guess I will have to kill you too," the man declared.
The man's threat hung in the air, causing a chill to run down my spine.
"Please don't!" Mom cried. "There has to be another solution. Maybe we can work something out!"
The man scoffed. "I have no use for rats like you," he said, looking at Aria and me. "Now, you two girls, on the other hand, might be useful."
My heart raced as the man's attention shifted to Aria and me. Fear mingled inside me as I realized that our lives were now hanging by a thread. "We don't know anything either," I said.
The man's gaze lingered on me, a sinister smile curving his lips. "Of course, you don't. But you two can prove to be more valuable than you think. We can always use more money and some would pay a good amount of money for young girls like you."
I didn't like what he was insinuating. I could see neither did Aria as she shifted uncomfortably.
"What do you mean by that?" Aria's voice trembled.
"Slave auction," he grinned.
"NO! You can't sell our daughters!" Mom screamed and tried to run toward us, but one of the men kicked her back down on the floor.
"Mom!" Aria cried out.
I didn't make a move as I didn't want them to hurt me or my mother more.
The man stepped closer to us and grabbed my arm roughly. "Don't worry, girls. You will fetch a good price at the auction," he said with a sinister laugh.
My heart pounded in my chest, and I felt like I couldn't breathe. All I could do was stand there and try to keep the tears from falling.
Aria and I locked eyes, and she gave me a slight nod as if to tell me that everything was going to be alright. I knew it wasn't, but it gave me some sort of comfort. Even in the darkest of moments, Aria was there for me.
DestinyThe man's eyes glinted with a mix of amusement and cunning. "You two are young and beautiful. If I sell you to the auction, I bet I'd get a really good payout," he said and looked us up and down. "Both of you stand up for me, would you?""I am not doing anything you ask!" Aria said defiantly.I shot her a warning glance. It's best not to antagonize these men, so I stood up. "Aria, please," I whispered.Aria understood my fear and stood up too."Now, darlings, why don't you do a turn for me?" the man cooed."Fuck off," Aria hissed.Aria's defiance pierced the air, her voice filled with anger and defiance. The room fell into a tense silence as her words hung in the air, challenging the authority of the man and his pack of wolves.The man's expression hardened, his eyes narrowing as he stared at Aria with a mix of irritation and amusement. He seemed momentarily taken aback by her audacity, but a cruel smile slowly crept back onto his face."Such feisty spirit," he sneered, his vo
DestinyAria's struggles only seemed to amuse the burly man further as he held her firmly, her attempts to break free proving futile. I clenched my fists, my heart pounding as I witnessed her distress."Let go of me!" she screamed.The man in charge, his demeanor icy and authoritative, drew closer to Aria. His eyes bore into her, a predatory glint reflecting his intentions. I could feel the weight of his gaze, a stark reminder of our vulnerability."Listen well, little rebel," he hissed, his voice dripping with disdain. "You have two choices: you can make this easy for yourself, or you can suffer the consequences."Aria's breathing was ragged as she stared defiantly back at him, her determination seemingly unshaken. "I won't make anything easy for scum like you," she spat.The man's patience appeared to be wearing thin. With a swift motion, he motioned to the others, and they produced thick ropes. As much as I wanted to intervene, I knew it was pointless.The burly man wrestled Aria's
AriaThe other girls and I stood in a row to be auctioned off as instructed by that asshole rogue.I glanced at Destiny, standing beside me, her tear-filled eyes a stark contrast to the façade we were all forced to wear. My heart ached for her. She had always been the gentle one, the peacemaker, and the thought of her suffering here was almost unbearable.I grabbed her hand and gave her a reassuring smile. She looked back with a mix of gratitude and worry. We were each other's rocks, and I had to be sure she'd stay safe.The auction started and the auctioneer spoke like we were things to buy, taking away our value. There were both intimidating strangers and buyers in the crowd, all sizing us up with hungry eyes.As the bidding continued, the atmosphere in the room grew more sinister. The buyers' eyes seemed to light up with greed and lust as they looked at us. The auctioneer's voice took on a menacing tone as if he was relishing in the power he held over us.I tried to keep my composu
AriaSomeone coughed next to me, so I turned my attention to him."I suppose it's time to make my decision now," he said. It was the same man who came with Alpha Aldric. "I am Nathan, Alpha Aldric's Beta," he said."I don't care to know you or your Asshole Alpha," I snarled. My mind was clouded with worry. My poor sister, she must be so scared right now.Nathan grinned. "Oh? You are a feisty one.""Fuck you!" I hissed through tears."Alright, then. You won me over. I pick you," Nathan said and grabbed my hand.Another cough nearby."Excuse me, Beta Nathan. You will still have to bid on her. This is an auction, remember?" the auctioneer interjected."Oh, right. But I still get to say what my bid is, right?" Nathan asked."Right.""I bid two hundred gold coins," Nathan said."Three hundred!" some old fool shouted.As Nathan's grip tightened on my hand, I couldn't help but feel a rush of resentment towards him. He was associated with the very person who had taken my sister away, Alpha Al
DestinyI locked my gaze with his, feeling my heart slam against my chest.He stood tall and menacing, seeming to grow larger and more imposing with each passing second as his broad shoulders seemed to swell and stretch. There was nothing but silence between us, and I found myself unable to move or break the spell of our shared stare.I still didn't know how to process this. I was standing in front of the notorious Alpha King, and he was supposed to be my mate? What kind of joke was Moon Goddess playing on me?"What is your name?" he asked. His voice sounded deep and gravelly. King of rough, almost like shattered glass. I don't know how else to describe it.I gulped, unwilling to speak to him, but I didn't want to anger him with my silence. "Destiny."Alpha Aldric scoffed as if he disapproved of my name. In his world, names had power and significance, and he must have judged mine lacking in some way. However, I knew better than to argue or defend myself - any display of weakness or d
Aria"What if I don't do what you asked me to do?" I said defiantly.Nathan shrugged. "Then, I guess you never get to see your sister again."Asshole..."Fine," I said, sighing. "What do you want me to do?" I asked. At this point, I am willing to do whatever it takes to get back to my sister. Then, I will plan an escape with her. I knew she was somewhere in this house. I could almost feel her presence.Nathan's voice cut like a knife, sharp and demanding. "Strip," he ordered, his dark eyes drilling into mine with a wicked gleam.My stomach twisted in disgust as I scowled at him. "Excuse me?" I shot back, gripping the edge of my dress with white-knuckled hands.But Nathan didn't waver. He took a step closer, his gaze still locked onto mine. "Take your dress off," he repeated, his voice low and insistent. "I want to see if you are as beautiful without clothes on."The air around us seemed to crackle with tension, and I could feel my pulse racing as I stared up at him. The weight of his
DestinyI held the dress in my hands, and a wave of disgust and anger washed over me. The dress is a symbol of the objectification and degradation they intended for me.It's a deep red color, and the fabric is sheer and lightweight, like a piece of tissue paper, so thin you can almost see through it.I knew without doubt that this was not a dress fit for any lady. Alpha Aldric must've hand-picked this so he could gawk at my body all he wanted.Disgusting.I put the dress on and stared at myself in the mirror. To my sister, I was complaining about how I didn't look good enough for anyone to like me, and now here I was, feeling even more disgusted at myself as I dressed like a whore. I took a deep breath and reminded myself that this wasn't me. This was the role I had to play to survive this ordeal. To survive Alpha Aldric.Alpha Aldric would pay for what he did to our family. Every time I thought of my parents, tears threatened to spill from my eyes. I knew they would have never wante
AriaI slowly blinked my eyes open, greeted by the soft morning light filtering through the curtains. My initial grogginess began to fade as I became aware of my surroundings. But as I tried to stretch and shift my body, I quickly realized that something was different today.I couldn't move.Panic fluttered in my chest as I felt the unmistakable sensation of two strong arms wrapped securely around me, pinning me to the bed.The arms holding me felt warm and comforting, but the lack of control over my own body left me feeling vulnerable and anxious. I struggled to free myself, wriggling slightly, but those arms only tightened their hold.And then I remembered. I was sleeping in the same bed as Nathan last night, and he must have been hugging me in his sleep."Ugh...let go of me, you Brute!" I groaned and tried to free myself from his embrace, but he seemed to hold me even tighter."Five more minutes," he mumbled into my hair, his voice heavy with drowsiness and a hint of playfulness.H