Two

Anastasia's pov

As the car drove past the large golden gates leading into the Lycan Triplets' main mansion, I felt the butterflies in my stomach turn to angry moths, flapping and struggling to tear through and escape their confined space.

I closed my eyes and steadied my breathing, hiding my shaky fingers under the small bag I had with me which contained my things.

Not that I had much to pack anyway. I had a few change of clothes and my mother's things; the ruined journal, some of our pictures, which fortunately was still intact, a locket with our picture inside and an amulet with an emerald green jewel which I always wore, not only because It matched my eyes but because It was the last gift she had given me before she died and I promised myself never to take It off.

It was the most expensive thing I owned and many times, my step family had tried to forcefully take It to sell but I didn't let them, even If it meant getting hit.

I protected the amulet with my life and will continue to do so.

As the car approached the gloomy mansion of the Lycan Triplets', a sense of fear crept into my veins once again and I gripped my amulet, running my fingers over the pendant. It was something I usually did when I was nervous or anxious and strangely, It comforted me. Sometimes, I felt closer to my mum whenever I did that.

However, the comfort could not still conceal the heavy air that settled around the mansion like a thick mist when I got down clumsily, gripping my bag tight.

The mansion loomed before me, an imposing structure with intricate carvings; a testament to the Triplets' power and opulence

The architectural beauty of the building exuded an air of darkness, the entrance resembling the gates of hell itself.

"The Lycan Triplets' are currently in a meeting but will see you afterwards. In the mean time, you will be taken to your room where you can freshen up and be given a change of clothes." The driver said, giving my small, unattractive bag a disapproving look to which I reacted by holding the bag tighter.

The driver was tall, towering over me with a foot and some inches. I was really short so I was like 5'4" and he looked well over 6. He had short dirty blonde hair that settled like satin waves over his head and deep, probing brown eyes that looked like melted chocolate.

He was handsome, and despite his bulky muscles and intimidating appearance, had this calm demeanour around him. I almost felt safe in his presence but I would be stupid to trust anyone here.

A maid approached us and I took note of her uniform. A black pinafore over a white shirt and a white apron. Her hair was pulled up in a simple bun like the other Omegas I had come across while being driven further into the Lycan's domain.

She bowed as the driver shut the door behind me and apporached us both, towering over us.

"Welcome, Beta Dante."

Beta Dante.

No wonder. For a driver, the aura he exuded was too strong and submissive. I had suspected he wasn't an ordinary driver sent to pick me up, but who would have thought It was the Beta of Belthemore. The Lycan Triplets' Beta.

He barely regarded the surprised look I threw at him as he ordered in a cold voice.

"Take her to the room and ensure she freshens up. Get her new clothes to change into as well."

"Yes, Beta" she turned to me, and I could see reluctancy in her eyes before she said. "This way, Miss."

I followed her reluctantly, taking note of the confused but disapproving look she had given me. It was the same expression Dante had when he had come to pick me up.

They had probably expected an Alpha's daughter dressed in rich clothes and not rags; looking unkempt and disheveled.

As we entered the mansion, we passed by several more Omegas all dressed in the same uniform. Some barely even acknowledged us while those who seemed to have been expecting my arrival shot me the same look as I expected.

Mockery. Surprise. Disappointment. Disapproval.

I ignored them and only focused on the Omega leading the way.

By the time we arrived, I stood in awe as I stared around, stunned at the magnificent room I would be staying in. For a moment, I doubted I would be staying here.

The maid finally turned to me.

"That's the bathroom, and you can keep your... things over there in the closet. I will get you a change of clothes now." She starts leaving; like she couldn't wait to be rid of me .

"Wait... "

She stopped, and I waited till she turned around. "I'm Anastasia. And you are?"

"Elizabeth, miss." Her reply was simple and stiff as her expression. Everything and Everyone looked so gloomy in this place. It was like watching a bland movie of just black and white. Literally no other color other than the two have unspotted since past the golden gates and It was demotivating and sad.

"Elizabeth. Can I... Ask you a question?"

"If It's within my capability limit, then I will."

I bit my bottom lip as I contemplated asking her or not, but knowing I had nothing to loose, I just did.

"Why do you think the Lycan Triplets needed a breeder? They have so many concubines and their mates and yet they don't have an heir yet. Do you think there's a reason as to..."

"Miss, I can't answer your question. I know not the personal matters of my Lycans so I wouldn't know how to answer you."

A part of me wanted to believe her but another part knew she was lying, but I expected she wouldn't easily tell me so I just sighed.

"It's okay."

With that, she left, and after unpacking the few things I had, I freshened up, relishing the comfort of bathing with clean water and nice scenting soaps. My hair had never smelled fresher and felt better after a good washing and in almost twenty minutes, I had stepped out to see the 'clothes' laid out on the bed

It was a simple satin robe with a see through night gown and a lace thong. I looked around, expecting to see the rest of the clothes on the floor, but that was just it.

I was supposed to meet the Lycan Triplets of Belthemore wearing this?

I didn't know what to do at that point. Two minutes later, standing in front of the mirror, I realized I was probably a part of some prank.

I could see my nipples poking through the see through gown, and my whole thighs were in full view. The satin robe helped cover my shoulders and back, but It did nothing to hide my curves underneath the gown.

I had never wore anything so revealing and skimpy before so I felt uncomfortable.

The next moment were a blur, Lizzy came in with two other maids, and they requested for them to prepare me to meet the Lycan Triplets. I sat still facing the mirror and watched and the ran nice scenting oils through my hair, applied very light make up to just accentuate my beauty and sprayed some perfume over my body.

The look in their eyes was unfathomable as they stared at me through the mirror.

"What?" With a huge to my cheeks I turned to them questioningly. "Is there a problem?"

They were about to answer when a knock came at the door. Lizzy opened to door and I saw Beta Dante standing there, his face expressionless. I did see some emotion in his eyes as he glanced at me, but like the Omegas It quickly disappeared as he said,

"The Lycan Triplets will see you now"