Gabriella's POV
I grabbed the blanket to cover his face and hit him hard before running away from his room with my heels in my hands. I still can’t believe I am running barefoot.
I brought out my phone to call Jane, “Jane, where are you?”
“I should be asking you; you just disappeared from the party.”
“I don't know where I am.” I saw the name of the place I’m at: a guest house. Hell no, this is so embarrassing, but I need to tell her.
“I am at the guest house close to the very club.”“A guest house? Wow, don’t tell me..”
“Jane, please not now. Where are you? I need to leave here now. I can’t let anyone see my face and recognize me as the Alpha's worthless daughter.”
“Calm down, I will come and get you now.” She said, ending the call.
Before the young man catches me, I think I need to find a good place to hide to avoid getting discovered by him.
This was really a bad idea from the beginning. If I can get out of here without being noticed, I promise, no more parties. I am done for good.
I saw Steve's car in the distance, and I rushed to meet them as soon as he parked the car.
I entered the back seat, breathing heavily, “Take me home, please.” I said to Steve, and he nodded.
While driving, Jane became so inquisitive, asking so many questions about what happened.
I can't tell her I slept with someone I don't know. This is so embarrassing, I must say.
“I don’t remember, Jane. I got intoxicated, you know, and ended up in a strange room.” I tried to lie, but I suck at it. Jane will never fall for it.
Steve stopped the moving car suddenly, “Steve, what has gotten into you? Why did you stop the car like that?” Jane yelled at him.
“We have a problem, Jane.”
“What problem?”
“I saw her actually dancing with the Alpha of the Blood Moon Pack.”
“You mean the notorious alpha? That can’t be! Tell me it’s not true, Gabby?” They turned and looked at me in the back.
“How do you know he is the Alpha? The guy I danced with is a sweet guy and not a killer.”
“Wait a minute, can you repeat what you just said?” Jane requested politely, blinking her eyes at me.
“Repeat what?”
“The sweet guy, tell me again.”
“I never said that.” I felt so shy again.
“Ladies, this is a serious matter here. In the male restroom, I saw him there with his beta. The greetings made me know he was the one. Tell me, he wore a red suit and a blue dragon mask, am I right?” Steve explained in detail.
Truly I am doomed. If Father should find out, it is all over for me.
“I guess maybe another person got dressed like him. Why would a powerful Alpha like him want to dance with someone like me? It’s absurd. Let’s just go home; I feel tired.” I lied again.
I really want to go home and be in my room now to think straight without seeing anyone.
“Well, Steve, she wore a mask so he will never recognize her as the Alpha's daughter. Let’s take her home.”
“If you say so.”
A few moments later, they got me home, and I waved at them before walking to the building.
I know Father and Tracy will be training now, so sneaking into my room won't be alarming.
Taking a few steps to my room door, I heard Father’s voice from behind, “GABRIELLA!!!!!!”
Damn it, what should I say to Father? There is no way I am telling him about the party. He is going to skin me alive. Just breathe and maintain a smile.
“Good morning, Father.”He looked at me disgusted, “What is good about the morning? Tell me, and why are you dressed like a whore?”
“I just decided to try out the dress Jane got for me, and that’s all.”
"Shameless child," Father slapped me hard across the face, causing blood to trickle from my nose. As I saw the blood, hot tears welled up in my eyes.
"You are nothing but a disgrace to this family. Why can't you be more like your sister Tracy? You are useless to both the family and the pack," he yelled, his hand raised as if ready to strike again. I begged immediately.
"Father, I'm sorry. I swear, I'm trying my hardest."
"Try even harder if you wish to be considered a true member of this family. Stop flirting with men and manifest your wolf."
"Father, I'm doing my best. I didn't choose to be an omega. Why do you hate me so much?" I felt even more broken, but my father's eyes remained cold. He continued to regard me with nothing but hatred and disgust. Not a single tear seemed capable of touching his heart. It seemed my sister, the pack's warrior, had completely won over our father's affection. At this point, I wondered if even a maid held more importance to him than I did.
"Silence your trash of a mouth. Your punishment is to clean the training room. You won't receive any food until it's done," he declared before leaving.
I entered my room, locking the door behind me. Slumping against the door, I slid down to the floor and let out all my tears. What had I done to deserve this immense hatred? All I wanted was my father's love. Was that really too much to ask for? Why couldn't he love me as much as he loved my sister? After all, we were blood sisters, not just step sisters.
I composed myself and took a proper bath before beginning my punishment. I longed to communicate with my wolf form, but it seemed impossible. I had never shifted, leaving me with limited chances to connect with her. Loneliness consumed me.
Walking to the kitchen later for my meal, I suddenly lost my appetite. I returned to the living room and sank onto the couch, ruminating on my father's hurtful words.
Tears streamed down my face. If my father despised me this much, what would he do if he discovered I had slept with the Alpha of the Blood Moon Pack? I had slept with our pack's enemy, a man who had killed his own father to seize power. What should I do now? At least he hadn't seen my face, sparing me from the trouble it could have caused.
As I thought about it, the Alpha had a way with words, and I hadn't sensed any malevolence from him. What if...
I decided to keep the night's events to myself and refrain from telling Tracy. She would be deeply disappointed if she ever found out. This would become my secret to bear from now on.
Gabriella's POV “Gabby, are you okay?” I snapped out of my thoughts, and Tracy sat down next to me, placing her hand on my shoulder. “Sis, how long have you been here?” “Not too long. I noticed you seemed moody. Talk to me, what happened? Is it about Father?” “Not at all, sister. I'm feeling better. You don’t need to worry,” I assured her while forcing a smile. I rarely go out. My friend Jane told me that the werewolf world is divided into three packs: Blood Moon Pack, Black Moon Pack, and Silver Moon Pack. In the distant south, there also lives a group of witches. Among the three packs, the Silver Moon Pack is in the weakest position. So, I've always known that my father has a great deal of pressure as an Alpha. In the year I was born, my mother, Luna, was killed by an unknown rogue. My father has always suspected that it was the work of the Blood Moon Pack. My father desires for the Silver Moon Pack to become stronger, and his personality is becoming increasingly irritable, esp
Gabriella's POV I headed to my room to reflect on things and prepare for a bright, beautiful day tomorrow. I had decided to stay indoors and not go out, as planned. However, I must confess, it wasn't easy for me to endure my father and the pack members; I cried almost every night. My room's door opened, and without her saying a word, I knew it was Tracy. She had a habit of entering my room without knocking. "Sleeping beauty, it's time for our family dinner." I immediately sat up. "Is father there yet?" "Not at all. We still have five minutes. Let's get going. Or do you want to get scolded by him again?" "No, thank you, sister, for reminding me. I don't understand why I keep forgetting." "Well, you see, I always forget to knock, and you always forget about family dinner and training. We are twins, after all." "Yes, you are right." We walked to the dining table together and took our seats. When father walked in, and his eyes landed on me, I saw a spark of anger and resentment. "
Nicklaus's POV I stood in front of the mirror, getting dressed, when the Beta walked in. "Greetings, Alpha Nicklaus." "You don't need to be that formal, Martins. So, tell me, are they here?" I asked with a smile. "Yes, Alpha. The top members are waiting in the meeting room." "I see." I adjusted my tie, then I noticed the expression on his face. "Is there something I need to know before attending the meeting?" "Some of the elders are not pleased with your engagement to the first daughter of the Silver Moon Pack." "I knew it. They should be happy my mate is an Alpha as well. She is strong, a warrior, and most importantly, both tribes will be at peace. Let's go." I ordered, making my move, and he walked behind me. As soon as they noticed my presence, they all remained calm and showed respect. I took my seat and when they moved to sit, I stopped them. "Did I give the go-ahead for you to sit?" I questioned. "We are sorry, Alpha Nicklaus." "Just joking. Wanted to liven up the room.
Gabriella's POV "What message?""Please kindly inform your Alpha that I was the one with him that night at the mask party. I am his mate, and he has mistaken me for my sister," I said to the Beta, but he burst into serious laughter."Why are you laughing?" I questioned and lost my boldness, looking down."You can't just walk in here and claim to be the Alpha's mate.""You have to believe me. I am not pretending at all. Everything I am saying is the truth. What would I gain from lying?" I questioned him politely.He took a deep breath and looked at me again. "Okay, fine. Sit here and wait while I inform the Alpha.""Thank you so much. I truly appreciate it.""Don't thank me yet," he said and headed into the main building.I looked around, and wow, his home is so beautiful and spacious. I guess life here will be great, and I won't be ridiculed by his people.I thought about Tracy. What if she comes in here and meets me? Wouldn't she be offended? I hope she doesn't come, and when I get h
Gabriella’s POV I woke up the next morning with a cold, my clothes still soaked, and my hair drenched as well. Luckily, I spotted a taxi and immediately hailed it to head home. I stripped off my wet clothes, took a warm bath, and bundled up in thick garments to combat the cold that had settled in. I began sneezing as well. I suppose my father either didn't notice my absence in the house or he noticed and chose to ignore me. After all, his favorite daughter is marrying my mate. My cold worsened, causing me considerable discomfort. Fortunately, my sister entered my room, concern evident in her eyes. "Sis, you look so pale. What happened to you?" She moved towards me, inspecting my condition. "I got caught in the rain and I think I've caught a cold," I replied, still shivering beneath my blanket. "You silly girl, you know you're susceptible to colds when you get soaked. Why didn't you find shelter? You've worried me sick." "I'll be fine, sister. No need to worry. You should be gettin
Nicklaus's POV After the priest announced us as husband and wife, we kissed, and I felt a bit off. But anyway, she is my wife and Luna—I need to make her happy. The dance was called for, and we were meant to open the dance floor. "May I have this dance?" I asked. "Yes, my Alpha," she said with a smile. I remembered the first time I danced with her; I felt happy, and my heart kept beating very fast. Why am I not experiencing any of these signs while dancing with her now? Is it because I am expecting too much from her today, or is it because we got intoxicated that night? Well, I can't afford to ruin things. "Alpha, is everything okay?" she questioned. "Yes, everything is fine. I guess I am just too excited about today. Look at us—heroes and heroines of our packs. We brought peace," I decided to engage in a conversation, hoping it would help me. After the dance, we took our seats and watched others dance. I noticed the way the Beta of her father looked at her. Are they close or wh
Gabriella’s POV I sat down, waiting for the fourth bus heading South among strangers. It feels good to be among strangers; I can breathe freely, and no one will ridicule me or call me worthless. I know my absence won't be felt by my father, and he probably won't even inform my sister. I hope she enjoys her marriage. "Why are you running away, Gabriella? You should have at least told Alpha Nicklaus that you are pregnant with his child," Leah said to me. "Leah, I'm glad to hear your voice. But there's no point in telling someone who rejected me. I don't see the need." "Do you know anyone who lives in the South?" I remained calm for a moment. I really don't have anyone, and my fate lies with the moon goddess; I believe she will protect me. "I don't need to know someone there, Leah. I have some funds with me, and I'll be able to get an apartment and feed myself," I explained to my wolf. "What if you run out of money? What will you do then? How will you take care of the unborn child?"
Gabriella’s POV Waking up the following morning, I felt completely different—weak and in need of medical attention. Before I knew it, I rushed to the bathroom to throw up. After washing my face and looking in the mirror, I saw how pale I appeared. I ordered breakfast and, when it arrived, I asked the person who brought the food if she knew of a hospital nearby. She described one, but it would take about an hour to get there. I thanked her and prepared to visit the hospital after finishing my meal. I took a taxi to the hospital. Upon arrival, I saw a lady playing with her two-year-old daughter. Envy welled up in me, though I didn't regret having my child even with the absent father. I obtained a card and waited for the doctor. The doctor requested that I visit the lab for an ultrasound to determine the baby's age and study the fetus. I made the payment and was informed to return the following day on an empty stomach but well-hydrated. Leaving the hospital, I decided to take a brief t