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 hit him, I saw the look of uncomfortability cross his face."T-that smell is you?" He asked, a little bit of shock and sympathy on his face."I am ashamed but that is the truth, sir! My Alpha already took a liking to me in bed," I removed the ruby chain on my side and handed it to the officer. "But if he finds out of my condition, he will hate me forever! So please, have this, In exchange, I'll be healed and I'll be indebted to you and give you whatever jewels you need in the future!"The officer sighed, and I could tell he was deliberating on my story."What medical condition do you have that makes you smell this bad?""It's… toilet infection and—""—Nevermind, I don't care!" He interupted, almost horrifically. "You can go, but don't take too long or else I can't cover for you!"I bowed deeply until my forehead was almost touching the ground. "You're very kind! Thank you sir, for saving my life. I'll be indebted to you forever.""Just go!"I scurried up from the ground as he opened up the door and walked out, feeling the cold wind hit my face for the first time in a long time.It had been too long, since I felt the fresh air caressing my hair so beautifully and wonderfully.I clutched the front of my shirt, feeling my heart burn at the thought of leaving the encampment of my mate. But I couldn't cry over it either knowing I hadn't even seen him in a while, and he hadn't looked at my face since the first night.I still wondered what could have made him suddenly lose interest in me. I was certain of the lustful look he'd given and the raw emotions in his eyes when we'd made love. But now, it all didn't matter. It was going to fall apart because I let it, but it was for a good cause. To raise my baby.I may have lost my Chasity and purity in the hands of my mate, but I wasn't completely hopeless because I'd gained something back. A child of my own.May the moon goddess bless it and make me lucky.I deliberately raced info the fields where the grasses and tulips would hide my scent. I quickly took off my dirty underwear and dug the ground to bury it so I wouldn't be tracked through the offensive smell but when I turned around to leave, I jumped at the sight of whom was watching me.Auburn hair, and flushed cheeks with brown teary eyes."R-rose," I stuttered. It was very unexpected that I was seeing her here but what I was worried about most was the fact that she now knew my secret."Adriana, you don't have toilet infection, you're pregnant."All the blood seemed to disappear from my face. I took a step towards Rose threatenly, "If you tell anyone I swear—""—I won't tell anyone," she said as she took a step back. "You're making the right decision. You'd die with the baby in your womb if the girls find out you're with child. And the Alpha would never find out because he's too busy,"I made note of the brightening sky and said, "I have to go. But promise me you won't tell anyone about what you know."Rose looked around us, the dark orange hoodie she was wearing flapping around her face as the wind suddenly hit us where we were standing.I was about to walk past Rose but she grabbed my hand, her eyes looking as though they were contemplating something as she met my eye.All of a sudden, she released my hand and unzipped her hoodle before putting it around me and covering my head properly.Then he dug into her pocket and handed me a key. "This is a token the Alpha gave me. You can show a guard this when you want to leave the mansion and they're giving you a hard time."I collected the key out of desperation, feeling my heart pound due to its anticipation for something to happen."The hoodie is also a gift from the Alpha, they will let you go when they recognize it. But if they don't, just use the key. Hurry up and go before it's too late.""Why are you helping me?" I asked, knowing I hadn't been exactly good to Rose even when she made efforts to reach out to me."Because I liked you. But also because you're the Alpha's mate."My eyes widened in shock and I clenched the front of the hoodie in fear and horror, "H-how?" I stumbled back feeling as though I'd been knocked off balance. "How do you know that?""Because the night the Alpha choose me, he was miserable, and he kept calling your name. So we didn't have sex. Instead, he kept me alive to spy on you and make sure you're well in exchange for little freedom, but he's still too busy so instead he has officers watch you in secret."I swallowed, feeling overwhelmed with this new source of information.Did that mean the Alpha was trying to protect me all this while which was why he kept a distance from me?Even though this information gave me a sense of relief, it didn't dispute the fact that I had to leave for my baby's safety if he couldn't put us first."I understand now, Rose." I said with a smile, "Thank you for your help, I'll get going now."Rose sighed and nodded, "It's for the best, you should leave. Bye,"I gave a final look at Rose before turning around and running.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
Adriana "Why is it always a fight with you?" One of the contestants asked as they both glared at Alpha Carmen "My pack, my rules," Alpha Carmen said as his grin widened, "So are you going to accept, or you both will just leave right now?""Give us time to think," one of the contestants said "You don't have all the time in the world because the next round starts in twenty minutes, so time is ticking" Alpha Carmen said as he used his fingers to mimic a ticking clock, "tick tock, tick tock, tick tock""Stop rushing us," Tyler said as he glared af Alpha Carmen before his gaze moved to his partner"Well, I don't care, make a decision," Alpha Carmen said, his voice slightly raised as he glared at the top idiots who were making a complete fool of themselves "The decisions made," declared the man who'd originally challenged Alpha Carmen, while his partner gaped at him in disbelief."We haven't decided anything! What on earth are you saying?" Tyler demanded, his anger shifting to his partn