Three weeks later***
"You idiot! You think you can compete against me?" Rebekah screamed as she pushed me causing me to stumble back but I made sure not to break my disposition in front of her."Rose has been the one spending the night with the Alpha for days now! All I did was sleep with him once, so why were you still picking on me? Why?!" I blurted, getting frustrated at Rebekah's deliberate meanness to me when I didn't deserve it."That's the thing! Even though now he's sleeping with Rose, he walks in front of your room every night and has officers stationed near your room."I froze at the realization, "What?" I asked quietly. "He has officers stationed near my room?""Isn't that weird? You're the only one he stationed officers for outside your room. Why would he do that unless he has some sort of attachment to you, Why?!" Rebekah screamed. "So you can pretend to not know he has feelings for you but I'm not dumb! Even though he chooses Rose these nights, he still has some sort of entanglement with you!"Rebekah pushed me and I stumbled until I hit the wall. The impact coursed pain throughout my body but I remained still, my gaze fixated on Rebekah's hostile ones."Adriana, I really don't know what tricks you tried on the Alpha but I assure you, it won't work for long!" After Rebekah stormed off, I got a whiff of a metallic and strong smell which filled my nose.My hands reached down to my dress and as I lifted it up the sight of light blood sent me into a frenzy.I moved myself to the bathroom to inspect what could be wrong and that was when I realized that I was pregnant. And the incident with Rebekah made me almost lose the baby.It took a minute for me to go into a spiral frenzy."Oh my God! What do I do?!"My fingernails scratched against the wall as I slided down against it, feeling hopeless and in despair.I cupped my head with my hands and shook my head dramatically. "I can't be pregnant! My mate doesn't even want me, why would he want the child!"Not to mention that I was currently being bullied by Rebekah. At this rate, I would really lose the baby. I didn't even know how much love I had for the child I'd just discovered was growing in my belly, I didn't understand what it took to grow it happily but one thing I knew was that I didn't want to lose it.So I made up my mind to leave the Marshall mansion. That was the only way my baby could survive.But for now, it would not be that easy, I had to cover the scent of the child growing in my womb.So I devised a plan.***I cracked open a spoiled egg and rubbed it over my previously worn panties which had a bit of my discharge. Then I squeezed a bit of onion juice and fish. I waited for the panties to dry then I wore it over the thighs under my dress."Oh! What is that offensive smell?!" A girl frowned and made a puking sound as I went to the dinning table where we all ate as instructed by the mansion nuns.The other girls squeezed their nose in disgust and the head of the harem walked towards me with a pointed look.She grabbed my hand and said, "Adriana let's talk outside," Then she dragged me out without awaiting a response. It was safe to say that she did not need my opinion.As we were alone in the corner she gave me an irritated look. "Just what is going on with you, girl? You smell horrible."Even though it was just us two in the corner, the girls could hear us and I could very well hear their insults and giggles."I… have toilet infection and my period is drawing near so… My hormones have also been out of whack and my discharge have been looking odd these days.""Did you go to the healer?""I have started using the drugs as prescribed in the books,"After a couple seconds of deliberation she said, "You'll stay in your room for the next one week. We cannot have you have contact with the Alpha when you're in this state.""No… My life belongs to the Alpha, I have to serve him— No, I need to serve him!""Not while you're in this state. I command you to go to your room immediately! You're not to eat more than once in a day until you've healed from your… your…""I understand ma'am," I said with a bow."Call me Chief Dera,""Yes Chief," I said as she walked away.A smile crossed my cheeks as I walked out and down the hall until I got into my room.Two nights. I had two nights to devised a plan and escape before the chief sent me an healer to personally see to my well-being. As a property of the Alpha, I was not even allowed to be sick for too long."I'll protect you, baby," I said as I placed my hand on my tummy.Then I undressed and put the dirty panties to the side while I thought carefully about my plan.First, by 7:30 the girls all gathered to have dinner. That was insignificant. The most significant thing was knowing the arrangements of the officers in the mansion.From what I knew, the shifts of the officers would change from 3pm, then 7pm, then 12am then 6am, then 11pm.As I was thinking, then it suddenly occurred to me the excuse I would use.By tomorrow 6am, I could leave the mansion and I didn't even have to be sly about it, just smart.The next day came in the blink of an eye and I didn't hesitate. Neither did I try to talk myself out of it, it was my only chance.I slided on neat underwear and then wore the dirty one I'd prepare afterwards. As I finished up with a coat, I deliberately made myself look pale with powder then I grabbed the only thing I had of value in my room. A piece of ruby chain. I was told the Alpha had someone put it there as a token of appreciation for our night together.To me, it was worth nothing compared to what I'd given so I did not mind giving it away as bribe.I boldly walked down the hallway of dozing guards but as I reached the pathway leading outside, I encountered a guard, poised and diligent to his work."What are you doing here?" He asked sternly, "You're supposed to prepare to bathe, as with the other girls."I immediately went down to my knees, as planned."Sir, please have mercy on me! I smell, and the other girls won't stop making fun of me. I've heard of healer Vanessa just outside of the mansion. If I can just meet with her, my problem would be solved!"The officer gave me a odd look but when the smell h
Adriana's povAfter showing the gate officer the token, he nodded and gestured for me to pass.I immediately started walking away and put a measurable gap between I and the officers but It didn't take long until I heard a officer from another team go to the gate officer and say."I saw Miss Rose enter the mansion a while ago, so who is that in her hoodie?"I slowly turned back to look at the gate officer and at the same time, the wind blew violently, moving the hoodie cap from my hair causing it to fall down my back.My eyes widened at the officers at the gate and they stared at me, in shock that they'd let a fake go."Hey you!""Come back!"They immediately shifted into their wolves and started to chase after me. But due to my pregnancy, I couldn't shift least I hurt the little one inside of me so I just ran as far as my feet could take me.From paths to paths, I ran until my legs were begining to become stiff and my body muscles were begining to ache.But as I saw a group of horse r
Adriana Pov"So… Do you mind telling me why so many officers were after you?" Lane asked and I swallowed nervously. I couldn't possibly tell him about Tristan."Well.. I—""—Nevermind!" Lane interrupted and flung open the curtains. In our view was a well structured building which looked like an inn. It was beautiful. I began to notice that the further we went, the more engulfed we were by the freshness of the town. Men and women went about doing their activities by the roadside."Freshly baked bread!""Buy your beautiful jewelries here!""This is the heart of the seven packs. New Moove town."I was in awe by how homely New moove felt. I could already tell that I would like it here.We were greeted by two men wearing a golden badge."Alpha Lane Lockwood,"Lane gestured to the man riding the carriage to stop, so did his men around us."Our Alpha asked us to give you a warm welcome to New Moove,""Is that so?" He said proudly."Yes sir. As soon as we were informed of your arrival we boo
"Category A begins now!""You sure you can do this?" Lane said with concern as he flapped his hand fan to the side. I was holding a spear, standing in front of a fatty who seemed to appear tougher and definitely more experienced than me. "Begin!" The red flag was waved and I lifted my spear and flipped it around in preparation.Back when I was living with my aunt and her husband, I would mop the floors until the skin on my hands started peeling. What got me by was separating the stick from the mop and swinging it around. Then I would stay in a very pacing position while playing the stick forth and back.Back to the moment, I saw that the fatty was mesmerized by how I'd swung the stick so leisurely. He on the other hand was holding a small knife.But still, the light in his eyes was unquenched. I knew I should not take him lightly.The fatty ran towards me and that was when I grabbed onto the top of my spear so it lifted me up a little higher from the floor. The moment the fatty reac
Adriana pov"Ladies and gentlemen, the second round is about to begin," Carmen announced as the competitors gathered around, Alpha Abel's hopefully gaze was still focused on me, "So what do you say? Are you going to join my team for the second round?" Alpha Abel asked as his amused gaze focused on me"Are we meant to be in teams?" I asked as I moved my gaze to Carmen, who also had an amused expression on his face"Listen to the announcements first, and Abel, don't pester the girl," Carmen said as Abel grumbled some incoherent words, I managed to hear some of what he said and it went like this 'mind your business' then the rest was gibberish."Go on and make the announcements, and stop annoying me," Abel said to Carmen, his annoyance evident in his tone "Fine, fine. Quit being so grumpy," Carmen retorted before making his way to the stage to outline the rules for the second category."Such an annoying brat," Abel muttered quietly as our focus shifted to Carmen, who was about to start
Dereka povI watched as Alpha Abel walked over to the microphone, and my heart raced in my chest with nervous anticipation. He began to recite the words of the poem I had written down, this poem was personal, it was about my life and how I was thrown away by Tristan, my mate, the man who was supposed to love and cherish me. Well, it doesn't matter now, I don't need him, I can fend for myself and the baby growing inside me.As I listened to the words from Alpha Abel's lips, for a moment, the world seemed to fade away, leaving only the sound of his voice echoing my words."In love's peaceful embrace, I stayed, under the sun, in tales we'd tell, Yet fate, a cruel and fickle friend, With reckless hands, I did rend and rend.Tossed aside, I stood, betrayed, By love's cruel game, a pawn dismayed. The one I cherished, once so near, now lost to me, a soul plain.Like leaves in autumn's swirling breeze, I found myself alone with ease, cast off, discarded, left to mourn, the love I held, now fi
AdrianaAs the final contestant finished saying their poem, Alpha Carmen left us and walked up to the stage to address the remaining contestants that participated in the second category."Hello, everyone," Alpha Carmen began, his voice commanding attention. "I'm pleased to see you've all made it this far. But, rules are rules, and only five teams will proceed to the last and final round.""He should just rip off the band-aid instead of stringing them along," remarked Alpha Abel, observing Carmen's announcements."The first team exiting or I rather say being disqualified from the competition is the Blood claw team due to their disruption during the challenge," Carmen declared, the room buzzing with murmurs filled the air."That's not fair. Why should I be punished for that idiot's mistake? " That man from before teammate said as he glared at Alpha Carmen,"Question: Did you try to stop him when he was disrespecting Alpha Abel and his fellow contestant Adriana?" Alpha Carmen questioned,
Adriana Before Alpha Carmen could be reached, Derek swiftly disarmed him. "You should have just gone quietly," Alpha Carmen remarked, turning towards Tyler. "Get him out of my sight.""Yes, Alpha," Derek complied, seizing Tyler by the neck and dragging him away, kicking and screaming."Now that the drama's settled, and given our lateness, I'll announce the teams moving to the final round," Alpha Carmen stated, prompting murmurs in the room."I hope we make it. Winning is crucial for me," I muttered, catching Alpha Abel's gaze as he turned towards me. "Why?" he inquired, curiosity evident. I couldn't reveal I fled from an abusive mate while pregnant and penniless. So, I crafted a lie, "I need the money to find a new pack to settle into.""Oh, Alpha Carmen might be in need of a secretary. You could inquire if the position's available," Alpha Abel suggested, offering a slight smile."Thank you, I will," I replied as attention shifted back to Alpha Carmen. He began announcing the quali