THREE MONTHS LATER
"You missed a spot!" Taryn yelled at me as I mopped the floor. I sigh tiredly, going back to wipe down the spot I missed. She smiled victoriously and I resisted the urge to roll my eyes.I finished cleaning and bowed respectfully at her as I started to leave the hallway when a voice stopped me in my tracks."Rain." Wren called out and I sighed, turning to him."How are you?" He asked and I frowned."I don't know. I don't think I can go through another heat alone again." I told him. Over the past three months, I couldn't say Wren and I were friends again but at least now we tolerated each other.I noticed his eyes soften as he reached for me."Don't look at me like that." I complained."How?" He asks innocently and I sighed, dropping down on one of the stools in the hallway, looking outside the pack wishing I was out there, running in my wolf and feeling the cold wind in my face."Like you pity me. Don't pity me, this is my fault." I told him.The heat period was an experience every female werewolf who had been marked but not mated to undergo. During this time, she emits a beautiful alluring scent to attract unmated wolves like her. And until she mates with someone or the heat is over, she'll be in serious pain. The pain increases every passing month and I dreaded it every time."I don't pity you. I am angry at that asshole." Wren said, coming to stand at the railings, his eyes squinted in anger."He's your brother's friend." I reminded him."I don't care.""If I didn't run that night he would never have done this so it is my fault and you can't blame him." I said, rising up to stand beside him. I saw a woman carrying her child, letting him stop crying."Besides, he told your brother he didn't do it.""Argh. Why are you so calm after all the pain you've been through because of him?! Why does Logan even believe him when he's obviously lying?" Wren asked, slamming his fist against the railing."I doubt he does. They are friends and a slave is not worth the fight. They'll never believe my words over his." I laughed tiredly. It was a fight I would never win. And I wasn't stupid to think Lucian would confess the truth."I still won't let this go. I promise." Wren said, reaching for me and pulling me into a hug. I sighed gratefully, loving the feel of his arms around me. I wanted to stay like that forever but I pulled away."I need to get ready for tonight. We don't want your sister getting angry now, do we?" I smiled playfully and Wren rolled his eyes."I hope you don't get taken by any wolf." He said and I shrugged."I doubt that this time. I am getting older and becoming a liability to take care of.""Doesn't stop me from hoping.""I gained weight already. I'm sure some Alphas will love to have a virgin as his new sex toy." I joked and Wren frowned, grabbing my shoulders and forcing me to look at him."Don't talk like that." He scolded, pain filled his eyes and I looked away from him."It's the truth. Bye Wren. I can't believe I've known you since I was still a teenager." I said, pecking him on the cheeks before grabbing my mop and bucket."I'll make sure to call if you eventually get chosen." He called out and I turned to him happily."Promise?""Promise."He smiles, winking at me before leaving. I watched him leave, a satisfied smile played on my lips as I headed back to the kitchen where I belonged.In a few hours, I finished my work and went to the room, I took out a paper and pen and decided to write to Megan. We've kept in touch over the past months and I got to know she was with Alpha Lucas and while he wasn't stern he used her body as he pleased.But Megan had always been a strong person and when I suggested she run away, she dismissed the idea saying that her life would turn out for the worse and she was already adjusting to the life she had been given.I wrote about Wren and told her my fears concerning the heat period. I told her about the plant I found in the backyard and I started taking care of it. When I finished I sealed the letter and went to the pack office to get it sent.******************"This time around there is no auction. Some of you have been specially requested for so I will just call you out and the rest of you get to go back to work." Logan announces that evening.A lot of the girls murmured among each other and I frowned as he started to call out names. I wasn't expecting my name to be called because I haven't heard of anyone who must have taken interest in me."And lastly Raina Belmont to Alpha Lucian Randolfr" He announced and I gasped in shock at the sound of my name.Unbelievable! Alpha Lucian would never request for me! I thought, but the smile Logan sent to me said otherwise.My heart thumped loudly in my chest as the memories of that night I had tried so hard to forget resurfaced in my mind. A small part of me was happy that I was chosen, someone wanted me but another part of me was crushed that it was Alpha Lucian. After the horror he did to me!I went to the room along with other girls who had been chosen to pack their belongings when Logan walked past me."You shouldn't have lied against him Raina. I don't think Lucian appreciated that." He snarled and walked away, I resisted the urge to roll my eyes and went to pack the few belongings I owned. When I finished I sat down to write a letter to Wren. I didn't want to see him as I left.I left the letter on my desk and left the room heading to the front of the pack house where we waited to be transported by those who had chosen us.A few girls cried and I felt sorry for them, especially those that were picked by cruel men. But there was nothing either of us could do. We were chosen already and there was no turning back.I scanned the area for Lucian, I scented him before I saw him and approached him."I'm ready." I said and Lucian frowned at my hostility."Rain, I'm so-""It's Raina, Alpha." I correct him, bowing mockingly. I pretended not to notice how handsome he looked over the past three month. His blonde hair was neatly styled behind his head and his green eyes sparked with interest at the sight of me."You can't pretend not to know who I am now, can you Raina?" He asks. I scoffed angrily."Wow, so you do know me. If I'm right I am just another slave girl trying to get to the top by lying." I told him exactly what Logan had told me the night he came back and expressed his anger towards me for lying against his friend."I didn't mean that." Lucian said, and I laughed bitterly."Do you really want to be seen talking to a slave like me in public?" I ask, rhetorically because we both knew the answer to that. I saw Lucian tick his jaw angrily but said nothing else."I thought as much. Where is your car?" Lucian led me to his car as he pulled off the driveway. I noticed Wren running towards us, my letter in his hand. My heart clenched at the hurt that filled his face. He knew already that I had lied to him about that night.But there was nothing anyone could do now. My fate had been chosen already for me. And I accepted."You know we still need to have a conversation right?" Alpha Lucian said, breaking the awkward silence that passed between us.It's been a few hours and I have been quiet, silently wishing I had headphones to play some music. But instead I was stuck with Lucian staring at me frequently."Says who?" I asked sarcastically."I already apologised." Lucian grumbled and I turned to him with raised brows."What for?""Don't start that with me." He warns. I scoff, looking at the window and watching the houses go by quickly in a faze."Start What? I know and I've met Alphas like you. You hate being disrespected by people especially when they are lower in rank." I said back."You're just being overly dramatic." Lucian spoke, anger lacing his voice and I yawn, resting my head back."If you don't mind, I need to rest before I start work at your pack so excuse me." I closed my eyes, feeling the gush of AC hit
I was glad to have brought the few bathing essentials I owned. I left the room to the bathroom admiring the exquisite bathtub and shower head. There was a cabinet on the wall and a mirror. I looked at my pale face, sunken tired eyes and bony cheekbones.What would Lucian's parents think of me? I wondered before scoffing and taking off my clothes. Why did it matter, I hated him and I couldn't care less about his parents.I hummed a familiar poem and I scrubbed off the sweat from the ride and brushed my teeth. I left the bathroom in a white towel I found in the cabinet.As I ransacked through my clothes, I thought of what to wear. Probably jeans and blouse. A tiny voice in my head rebuked and urged me to wear my favourite gown because no matter how hard I tried, I didn't want to think of Lucian's parents. I still did.I took out the floral gown that fell past my knee and put it on, I noticed a piece of thread loosen and I tucked it under my
"I'm sorry about Lucy. She didn't know who you were." Lucian started to say and I just rolled my eyes in irritation."I'm really tired, what is it that seemed so important that you had to order me to listen to you?" I asked."Nothing really.""Nothing?" I ask in disbelief, as I let out a dry laugh."We don't like being disrespected but you were out of line tonight." Lucian scolded and I scoffed."Was I?" I feigned innocence. "Of course, I've been disrespected all my life and I shouldn't care that my own mate is too weak to stand up for me!" I spat angrily."I'm not weak. I won't let you question my strength and authority in my own home, never!" Lucian rose, pointing an accusing finger at me."I already did." I mocked, resting my back against the headboard as I stared down at my nails."Then don't do it again or else-" He started to say I cut him off, sparing me a glare."Hit me? Didn't
Mustering what little courage I had left I turned to see what was happening. I saw Lucy first, her blue eyes filled with tears as they filed didn't get cheeks. The smirk and devious look she had given me earlier was replaced by a sad face and I raised my brow in confusion.Lucian came into my line of vision next, and an angry look on his face and eyes glaring hatefully at me.What the hell has she done?"I warned you!" Lucian snarled, pointing an accusing finger at me. I held my nervousness as I frowned, masking the fear that shot up my spine at his loud voice."About what exactly because all I remember you saying were unnecessary rules." I replied, glancing between Lucy and him."What you have done is unforgivable." He said again and I stared in confusion. From the corner of my eyes, Henrietta had come to stand beside me."What exactly am I being accused of?" I asked tiredly."You moved to hit Lucy and eve
"Oh my, you're awake. You got me really scared." I groaned and opened my eyes slowly to see Rietta standing over me. A soft smile curled my lips."Hey." I whispered before looking around to see that I was lying on my bed. It was bright outside, with the sun peeking into my room.Had I been out all night? I wanted to ask but I tried to seat you and Henrietta helped me, and I rested my back against the headboard."I was so worried." She said, smiling sadly at me as she tucked a strand of my hair behind my ear."I'm fine." I assured her, smiling sadly at her but she frowned, her eyes laced with worry."That's what you said yesterday. And look at what happened. Is your heat always that painful?" She asked and I sighed before nodding."Yes, it gets worse each time, but I'm getting used to it." I said, trying to convince her as I masked my worried tone but it did nothing to lessen the worry on her face."You didn
Lucy leaves me and stands up. Still on the floor I pant and attempt to stand up but my entirely body aches. I manage to look up and see Lucian standing above me. My anger towards me is preventing me from asking for help. Angrily, I spit out the build up of blood mixed with my saliva on the kitchen floor."You bitch! That's wrong" Lucy screams at me. I look at her with disdain. I manage to stand up. Walking out of the kitchen I turn to Lucy."You will learn to respect me one way or the other" She scoffs."The audacity. Who do you think you are coming into my pack and asking for respect?" "I am your Luna, a choice I didn't make and this is my pack now! Live with it" I walk out still struggling. I felt Lucian's presence behind me but I ignore it until he finally places his hand on my arm."Please wait" He begs. I turn back."I need to see to my wounds. Excuse me" I walk away to the room that was given to me.
"How do you feel?" She asks me. Making her way to the bed. "Better actually" I answer her. She chuckles."Not that". Confused I ask,"What then?" "I just saw my brother and he was smiling really hard and I think you have something to do with that" Henrietta smiles at me."I doubt that. We've never had a civil conversation" I reply trying to hide my excitement."This is different. Thank you for this Raina and I'm sorry for earlier" She apologies."I overstepped. I should not have disrespected you that way. I understand you were just trying to help" I reason with her. Besides she is the only friend I have here. Staying mad at her is not going to do me any good."No Rain. We are friends now. I'm not just the alpha's sister to you anymore" She tells me."I don't keep friends but I can make an exception with you" I smile at her. She smiles."Why?" She asks me."Becau
Lba 13As soon as Henrietta left the room I decided to pick the same outfit I wore the day I got here. My knee-length flora outfit and also my best cloth. I brushed my shoulder-length brown hair back with my old hairbrush. I put on my only pair of shoes that I never really got to wear because I’m busy working. I used my hand to wipe the flat black shoes and stare at the mirror looking at myself.Looking at myself in the mirror all I see is a sad angry young woman trying to live life a little even after all she's been through. I see a young woman who hates everybody for what they put her through. They made her suffer even after all the sacrifices that she and her family made for the pack. This young woman does not think she will ever forgive these people for what they did to her. I tried to tuck my stomach in but it was of no use, I've added more weight now but I knew I wasn't fat. I just didn't like me now.I hear a knock on the door and I turn