Sapphira_
"Uncle please..." I trembled tearfully as I tried to get away from the middle-aged man with a disgusting protruding belly that was stalking towards me. He is my aunt's husband, Marcello, the omega of Dark Moon pack. "You little bitch. Why are you still acting so reserved when other men already had their ways with your fucking loose cunt? I promise it'll be over before you know it. Just let me have a taste of you before the Alpha comes for you." His smile displayed brownish-yellow teeth that sent a wave of nausea in me. As I pulled my dress that's already been torn earlier when he tried to grab me, I realized there was really no where to hide. "Wahhh!!! Wah!!!!!" My face beamed with a glimmer of hope as I heard my son's cries from outside. Knock! Knock! Almost immediately, someone pounded on the door and then I heard my cousin's voice, "Sapphira, are you there? Why did you lock yourself in? Your little bastard is about to blow off my ears so get out now before I throw him out of this house!" I panicked. "Uncle, my baby... Please let me out." A scowl appeared on uncle Marcelo's face as he realized his plans have been disrupted once again. He has been abusing me since I came to live with my aunt as a young orphan. But he never got past touching or groping me in inappropriate places because someone always interrupted every time and I managed to escape. Besides my aunt, Elisa is a very cruel person. She might only maltreat me and the servants but she could also be very wicked with her husband and daughter. Bang! Bang! The knocks came again. It seemed Natalia was getting impatient and I was scared she might actually throw my baby away so I pleaded once more. He finally turned around and unlocked the door. I dashed out immediately; the door slamming behind me. "What were you doing in my parents' room for so long? You even locked yourself," Natalia looked at me suspiciously as she handed my son to me. His chubby face was reddened with tears and my heart ached as I tried to pacify him. "Bitch tell me. Did you steal my mom's things again?" Natalia barked and I got annoyed. "No! Aunt asked me to clean her room and that is what I was doing. If you weren't too busy entertaining your friends, you would have heard." Natalia looked upset but I didn't care. "Your son disrupted my get-together with my friends. You had better find something to do with your noisy bastard or one day, you'll really wake up and not find him anymore!" I refused to retort and turned around. She laughed mockingly at my worn-out dress which was a complete contrast to her beautiful and luxurious one. "It's times like this that makes me wish Vicenzo will see you and I'll see if he'll still like you then. Dirty, poor slut." Once again, I refused to react to her words and walked away. Natalia is just jealous because our Alpha's son, Vicenzo started to show interest in me a while ago. Even though I already made it clear I didn't like him, he didn't stop pursuing me and doing things that made aunt Elisa and her daughter hate me even more. What I didn't expect was that Natalia would plot against me with some of her friends, drug me and get me forcefully defiled. That was how I got my son, Mateo. He's the sweetest thing that's ever happened to me. So although I'll never forgive them for turning me to an outcast in the pack because I got pregnant with a bastard child like they call him, I don't regret having Mateo. "Is this why you were crying, baby?" I cooed at him as I got into my tiny room that used to be a storage room and opened his nappy. He needed a change of diaper and that was the reason he had been crying so loudly. As soon as I got him changed, he gave me those cutest, little smiles that I couldn't respond to because of the thought weighed on my mind. Just some days ago, uncle and aunt had received a marriage proposal from the alpha of a neighboring pack, Bloodstone pack. But because aunt already has her eyes set on Vicenzo for Natalia, she was reluctant to agree. Also, I heard there were news about the alpha being one of the rumoured cursed quads. So I understood their reluctance to give away their only daughter to a cursed alpha and subject her to a life of misery. I only underestimated their wickedness. Who would have expected that instead of declining the offer, uncle Marcelo offered to give me out instead of Natalia. That way, they won't offend the powerful alpha and also build social connections with him. Once Natalia also gets Vicenzo, they will achieve the goal of being one of the most powerful families in the pack. "Ba... Ba... Ba..." I should be happy at Mateo's attempt at his first words but my mind was clouded with sadness and despair. Is it because I am an orphan that they treat me this way? I thought my late mother is supposed to be aunt Elisa's sister. Why does she treat her own niece this way? ________ Rafael_ "It'd be best if we find out the pack the wolf belongs to first before taking step for him," Roberto was saying as we walked back to our cars after a tensed conversation with the soldiers. If this continues, the unknown killers might start to target our own people instead of outsiders. We needed to find who they were and why they were doing this. But before anything, we also had to inform the pack of deceased about what has befallen him. I was lost in thoughts even when I got into my car. Unexpectedly, the door flew open again and someone rushed into my hands. "Rafael!" She gushed as my car and senses assailed with her scent. "Sophia?" I called in surprise. "When did you return?"Rafeal_ The stunning, young woman in my hands is Dante's sister. We all grew up together and I practically took her as my own sister. The last time I saw her however was when she went off to college. Now that she is back, all grown and even more beautiful than I can recall, it was surprising. "Sophia, I've warned you severally. We are no longer kids. Don't just rush into any one's arms like that and expect to lifted up like when you were a child," Dante's disapproving voice came from behind. Roberto and Ricardo laughed. "It's no big deal. We are siblings so of course we should carry our sister when she wants except that I don't someone is in a comfortable position to do that," the latter said and scowl appeared on Roberto's face. He knew Ricardo was mocking his disability but that was how they teased each other so I didn't bother about them. I pulled away from Sophia who seemed not to want to let go. Ignoring the little displeased pout that appeared on her face, I asked again, "
Sapphira_ I looked at the beautiful reflection in mirror and all I could see beneath the layers of makeup was my pale face. My fingers held unto the edges of the most gorgeous dress I've ever worn since I came to this pack anxiously. Today is this the day I'm supposed to be given away in a loveless alliance to as a chosen mate to an alpha I've never met before and I dreaded it. Creak! The door opened and aunt Elisa stepped in. She had this kind smile that made me sick. "You look so beautiful. He's here." I swallowed but was worried about someone else. "Aunt, Mateo..." "Shh... He's fine. Natalia is handling him and he'll stay put till the agreement process is over. You can take your little bastard with you." I nodded and sat back quietly. For a minute, I wanted to hold her hand and ask, 'Aunt, when my parents passed away, didn't you promise to take care of me? Why give me away now like I'm worthless?' But I decided against it. Aunt Elisa might have asked the maids to cover u
Sapphira As I approached the black tinted car with a maid by my side carrying my small luggage, I could feel a sharp gaze penetrating into my skin from the car. But the glasses were designed in a way one couldn't see what was happening. I collected my suitcase from a maid who I was unfamiliar with. Although there was this look of envy and disgust on her face, she still had to keep up the smile on her face. I know news has traveled fast about the marriage proposal more like a business proposal and there were many that envied me. They didn't understand I would do anything to get out of this agreement but I had no choice. "Thank you," I told her and opened the car door. She didn't even assist me any longer and as she turned around, I could hear her say, "She is probably feeling mighty and all now but we all know she was sold out and didn't even deserve a proper mating ceremony." She probably thought she whispered that but I could hear her clearly and the words stung. 'She is j
Sapphira My face paled as I watched Rafael slam the door behind him and leave. I was so humiliated and hurt. I've never felt like this and my eyes suddenly sting. In front of everyone, he was treating me this way. What would the pack members think of me? Mateo stirred and babbled something in his sleep again like he was aware I was about to cry. Someone opened the door and I quickly blinked back my tears. I looked up to see one of his brothers. He was smiling down at me and his kind face was so different from Raphael's cold one. I remembered I had seen four of them back at home. Were they all quadruplets because they looked so identical? One wouldn't even be able to tell the difference aside from the fact that Rafael is always wearing a scowl on his face and this one is wearing a pair of glasses. "Welcome home, sister-in-law. I'm Riccardo," He helped me out and even collected my suitcase. His other two brothers were waiting for me. One on a wheelchair and the other one who wa
Sapphira_ I was speechless. Why did he sound like I was acting so irresponsible? If he wasn't giving me the cold attitude, how would I know what I'm supposed to do or not do around him? The only thing I could say was, "Sorry." Jeez, I don't even know why I'm apologizing but it made a scowl appear on his face and I wondered what I did wrong now. But he didn't say anything and just walked out of the room. I rolled my eyes and huffed angrily. He's really got a big attitude. I've been taking care of Mateo all by myself and he just made it seem like I was an irresponsible parent. As I laid Mateo back on the bed, I made a mental note to be more careful around him. It seems like she was walking on eggshells every minute I spent around him. I opened the box and began to bring out the clothes inside angrily. Then I went into the walk-in closet and didn't even admire the numerous expensive clothes I saw there before looking for an empty spot to arrange the ones in my hands. 'Why are you
Sapphira I made way for him to pass and he signaled to some of the maids. I watched as they bowed slightly before rushing forward to the cupboards. "Thankfully, I got them to stock up on a variety of baby foods earlier. I don't know which one he prefers or eats so I asked them to get a bit of everything." My mouth opened slightly in surprise as the doors to the cupboards opened to display a beautiful sight of colorful jars and boxes of baby cereal, pureed fruits and vegetables. There were so many branded foods I couldn't even afford to get Mateo back at home. When did Roberto have time to prepare all these? He really went all out. "My goodness... This is even more than enough. I doubt he will outgrow all these baby foods before consuming them all," I laughed. I looked down at him, my eyes shimmering with gratitude. "Thank you. I don't know how to express my appreciation. This is too much..." Back at home, I just used to do little menial jobs without aunt knowing and whichever
Rafael I watched Sophia's back turn stiff before she turned around to look at me. I didn't need to know how dark my expression was because I could already judge by the look on her face. But I didn't care. Raf was raging inside of me and I was furious. How dare she call Sapphira a maid? "Rafael—" her voice was trembling and she couldn't look into my eyes. "What did you just say? Who are you to question me?" "No, I was... I didn't know she was the one. I thought she was a maid. I—" Her eyes were shimmering with tears when she looked up but that trick wasn't going to work this time. "You had no right to call the baby a bastard whatsoever and she is your Luna. You will respect her. Do I make myself clear?" "Yes," Sophia nodded and bit her lips to show she was having a hard time holding her tears back. I've never raised my voice at her until today but she crossed the line. "Now apologize like Roberto asked. Don't make me repeat myself." "I'm sorry." "I'm not the one you should apo
Sophia I marched right into my room when I got home and didn't even go down for dinner, ignoring my mother's pleas. So that was the thing Rafael settled for. I was so disappointed and hurt. How could he have chosen an ordinary she-wolf like her who already has a child? I was expecting a beautiful, sexy, high-class woman who would have been a formidable rival, not that bitch. "But just now," I sat up on my bed and stroked my hair. "I couldn't feel her rank. Is she a beta? No... There is no way someone like that could be a beta. She might be an ordinary omega or even a delta." Well it doesn't matter. Since she dared to agree to be with my own man, I am going to teach her a lesson. Without even saying a word today, Sapphira thoroughly humiliated me. Neither Roberto or Rafael has ever shouted at me before in my life. Even though Rafael is usually the coldest and emotionless one of them all, he has never been harsh with me until today. This only fueled my hatred towards Sapphira.