Three years later..
Standmoon pack. That's the name of the pack I have been in for the past three years. Since the day they forcefully brought me to their park I have been tied here. I tried on so many occasions to run away but I ended up getting double beating a day instead. And now, I have given up. Whatever way my destiny is, I'll go.
For three years I was locked in a dark rusty cell, eating dry bread and drinking bland soup. For three years I get beaten everyday, torture. Out of those days, I never for once begged, I never pleaded for mercy. I'd rather die than do that. I won't give them the satisfaction they want. But one thing I regretted the most is running away. I wished I had a family who could look for me, I got nothing. I regretted running away from my mate. All because of my fears I ended up here. Hence why I decided to hide my fears from anyone.
I lie down, panting my air on the cold floor, my body sore from punishment and multiple beating, my lip is dried and cracked. I breathe hard. My eyes closing and opening, I refuse to sleep. I can sleep only when no one is here.
A girl who was my cell mate was raped when she fell asleep, since then, I decided to keep my eyes opened whenever they're here.
My legs and hands are tied to a chain, everyday I get punished by the Alpha. This is not my first or hundredth time, I'm so used to it. After all, I'm just a hopeless rouge in their pack.
When they're finally done with their beating, I fell to the ground with a tired grunt. If I ever get out of there, I'm coming back here to get them all killed. And I swear. They left. I let the darkness surround me. Unconsciousness claiming me.
I woke up with voices in the cell, I slept so deep that I didn't hear when they walked in. I force my eyes open. Now is not the time to sleep but I craved some. Will I ever get out of here? That question is unanswered for years. I hope I'll, I need to survive.
I'm thirsty, I need water. I licked my lips to salivate them but they only got aggravated. My sense is messing with me.
"Tsk, tsk, tsk. Only if you had accepted my offer, you enjoy the comfort of my bed by now." A voice said in front of me, the Alpha's.
Over my dead body will I become his Mistress, he disgust me. I would rather be here. I'm not giving up. I refuse to give him an answer let alone look at him. I know this angers him.
I lick my lips again.
"Thirsty sweetheart?" He asked, placing a bottle of water in front of me, he squatted down to my level with a smirk on his ugly face. "Here Princess,"
I know by now nothing comes for free, only for him to torture me. But I needed water so badly, yet I won't give him what he wants.
"You disgust me, you ugly monster." I said.
His smirk only grew wider, I'm so pissed. This guy brings out the worst in me. Can't I just give up? Sigh. I decided not to notice his presence anymore.
And it annoyed him, he grabs my hair from the back in his hands. "You're in no position to talk, you know that, don't you?"
I don't think he's waiting for a response, either way, I won't answer. He should just leave me the hell alone. The thought of me being helpless excited him. He opens the cap, bringing the bottle of water to my lips, urging me to drink.
I am so thirsty I can't deny it. I drank a gulp, looking at him to see if he wasn't going to remove the bottle. When he didn't, I glup another, and another, until I was satisfied.
He chuckled, getting up. He thinks he has broken me? As if, I'm much stronger than he thinks I am.
He walks to the front of the room, towards the door. Then he stopped, "50 lashes more," he told the guards.
What the actual fuck?
**
I wake up from water pouring down on me. I blink multiple times, I looked up to see the source of the water. It was the guard. Sigh.
They began to unchain me, dragging me out of the room. I wonder where I am going. They stopped in front of a big door. "The Alpha wants you inside," the guard said before going. What does he want now?
**
The Alpha is stealing glances at me, lust in his eyes. I dragged my short gown down, I refused to be his dinner. Stupid man.
He sat down in his seat, I wondered who was waiting and who he gave me a maid's clothes to wear. The last time I checked, he had lots of them. Can't he use one of them? This guy had a huge problem.
"When the guests arrive, you're serving them food and drinks. Understood?"
I rolled my eyes, "whatever guy," I responded. Not in the mood for arguments.
"Care to repeat?" He asked.
I cleared my throat, standing up straight. " Yes, Alpha. I mean."
"Good. Now come here," he moves his hand forward in front of me.
"To where?" I asked, seriously dumbfounded. He gave me a death glare, my legs started moving on their own.
He pulled me on his lap. I gasp. He smirks. Before I could form a response, he crashed his lips on mine forcefully. Yuck! He stole my first kiss. I can't cry in front of him. Also, as I was about to react, he pulled away.
That's when we notice another presence in the room. I stood up from his lap, using the back of my hand to clean my mouth. He smirks.
"Welcome, Alpha Jordan." He said.
"Hey, Alpha Mark. How's business going?" Jordan said.
I pursued it. Alpha? Jordan? The voice? The smell? It all comes crashing down. Oh no, it can't be. I started moving back, it definitely can't be. Tears begin to gather in my eyes.
I could not look up, I couldn't bring myself to look at my mate. Yes,my mate. My wolf jumped happily, wanting to go meet her mate. I pushed her at the back of my mind.
He saw me kissing another guy, he's meant to be the first to kiss me, not another. Oh no! He'll think I cheated. The urge to cry came in full force. But when I swallow it, I hear my name.
"Should I tell you what you're meant to do?" Mark said, surprisingly I just got his name for the first time.
I carried a tray of drinks to them. I was looking down cause I couldn't look at my mate. I never got his name before, Jordan. Nice name. I smile inwardly, but my smile vanishes when I realize the situation I am in now. I groan.
I was lost in my thoughts when I suddenly crashed into someone, the tray falling from my hand and the drinks spilling on the floor. I'm getting beaten for this later. Sigh. I looked up to the person I hit and my eyes landed on a set of brown eyes.
'Mine.' My wolf said.
'We betrayed him,' I reminded her.
'Na, you did.' She said,
"I'm so sorry," I apologize. I bring my left hand to his chest, trying to clean the red wine that poured on him. When I saw that I was only spreading the stain more. I panic. "I'm so, so sorry."
"Leave it." He said.
"I'm so sorry, sir, so sorry." I really don't want to get on the bad side of anyone. This Alpha can throw me in a cell, mate or not. I'm so tired of more problems.
He pushes my hand away, "I said leave it."
I gulped, moving back. "I'm sorry," I whisper once more. Hurt evidence in my eyes.
"What the fuck, Colin." Mark said.
My panic rises further.
"Alpha... please pard—"
Alpha Jordan raises his hand forward to stop Mark. His cold gaze is still on me. He stepped to the side before walking off, leaving the park. Leaving me. Tears wells in my eyes.
Mark stomped forward, grabbing me by my arm, towards the cell. I know better not to beg him. I can't and won't.
He pushes me inside, looking at me with hate. "Beat her till she bleeds red." He told the guard.
I sigh.
I am trembling seriously, my legs shaking like jelly fish. I'm exhausted. Surprisingly, after that day Mark did not order the guards to beat me. A week is gone and still no punishment, this is not right. Something is fishy.I close my eyes, a pair of brown orbs showing. I opened my eyes, I took a hard breath. Since I saw those eyes, I haven't forgotten about them. They're the most beautiful pair I have ever seen. I want to see them again, I need to see them. But how?I'm sure he'll reject me, the thought of that makes me sick. Who was I kidding? My mate is no ordinary man, he's a king. An Alpha king. The head of a park. What a deep shit! I clean the sweat on my forehead with my sleeve. I wonder what my future holds, I'm just 21. He already hates me, I saw it in his eyes, his cold gaze. He thinks I betrayed him. Only if he knows the truth, only if. He's going to reject me, he won't accept me. That isn't going well with me. But that's the harsh reality, every wolf fears this and mine
I dropped forcefully on his bed. He starts undressing, taking slow steps towards me. I coiled up on the other end of the bed. Tears streaming down my eyes. "It's nice...seeing you cry," he said in satisfaction. He enjoys what he's seeing. I need to think of something, anything. I scan the room, looking for any weapon or something I can use against him. My eyes landed on a fruit knife on a small table in the middle of his room. I smirk.I look up at him to see him already looking at me. Confusion laced in his face. I cleared my throat. "Let me go before you regret it, Mark. Now or never." He furrowed his brows. "I saw you crying a minute ago, where is this confidence coming from? Girl, I'm having you tonight." Anger laced in his voice. He starts to unbutton his shirt."Your choice," I gave him a creepy smile.To God, I am scared beyond imagination, I'm very scared to death. But I'll never show it. I have not hurt someone before...even an animal. But today, I'll hurt one.Slowly, ste
Jordan's Pov I hate this marriage, but what choice do I have? I just have to go through with it. It broke my heart completely when I saw my mate on another person's legs, kissing. I mean, I've been waiting for years for her, I disagree with any proposal to get married to another maiden. I felt disgusted with her, I mean..how could she? Like, I didn't get with another lady just because of her and she couldn't wait for three years? Scoff. I'm such a fool, I should have known. Last Friday, I had a meeting with the ministers. Yes, I'm the Alpha. But at times we need the consent of others. My parents and the ministers literally forced me into marriage, I was not happy with it a little bit. I've always wanted my mate. But seeing my mate in the arms of another man is not only devastating but heartbreaking. I mean...why does the moon goddess have to tie me with a cheat as a mate. Hell, I did nothing wrong. Sigh. I've not been myself ever since I saw her with another man, they say l
Stacy's PovStrange after so many years, I still remember the way to my pack. I'm so tired and dehydrated. But I can't relax, I can't risk it. I cross the border to my pack, I breathe a sigh of relief. I'm free, I'm so free, finally. I slid to the floor, crying my eyes out. Crying because I made it out alive, crying because I was not sexual assulted, crying because I'm happy I can finally be with my mate. I regretted that day a lot, the day I ran away. I shouldn't have. My biggest mistake. And now, I really hope he won't reject me and give me a chance to explain myself.After calming my nerves down, I stood up and started walking again. I still don't feel safe till I make it to the pack house. After a few minutes of walking, I saw the building not very far away. From where I am, I can hear the loud banging of music and lights flashing. What's going on? Seems there's a celebration. With the main house full of guests, I won't locate my mate fast enough. I sigh. What a great day today
Stacy's PovI was relieved. He didn't marry her. After he walked out, Mila fell to the floor and started crying. My- Her parents went to her side to comfort her. I smiled bitterly. God, I hate them. I am beyond ecstatic, I just feel the need to celebrate my victory.But I shouldn't get too excited, there's no chance that Jordan might accept me. I walked out of the room. But I didn't go outside the main door. Instead, I found myself in a hallway. Where the fuck is this?"Stacy?" A voice called. I stiff, who knows me? Oh, God. Please help me. Slowly, I turn around and I met with a guy. A guy. Who's he?"Sorry, who?" I asked as quietly as I can. "Oh," he said.He looks somewhat...hurt? I frown. "Oh?" I raise my eyebrow at him. He smiled, "Stacy, where have you been? I looked for you. I missed you." His voice gives away the sadness. He moved closer and wrapped his hand around me. He feels familiar. I moved back and look at his eyes, brown? My father's eyes colour… I opened my eyes wide
Jordan's PovI pace back and front in my office. I've should have called the security but I don't want anyone knowing about this till I know why the fuck she came back.It's been three hours, three hours since the ball, everyone left two hours ago, yet no sign of her. Where did fuck did she go now? Or has she left? I stopped, she didn't...right? I let out a nervous laugh, she wouldn't just leave after she appeared. So where the fuck is she? I groan, running my hand through my already messy hair. Jesus, Stacy, you'll be the end of me. The sun is still setting but no sign of her yet. I should probably give up. She left, she didn't want me. Hell, another heart break. I let out a painful laugh. "Can you at least stop pacing around if you won't tell us what the hell is wrong." Ana said. Yeah, both her and James won't leave me the fuck alone. The 'i wanna be alone' words seems hard for them to understand. I ignored her and continued pacing.Yeah, I should stop. I mean, she left me. I sh
Stacy's Pov"You should walk faster, Stacy." Billy's voice disrupts my thoughts.I raised my head up, seeing I was far behind, I jogged up to where he was. So what if he doesn't accept me? What if he locks me up in a cell? Let's not go there, he wouldn't do that. I mean, I'm sure he didn't mate with Mila 'cause he saw me there. Sigh. Fuck my life.We've gotten to the Alpha house but I was hesitant to go in. I'm sure he isn't expecting me. "Go in," Billy said.I nodded and started moving. I stop in my tracks, I turn back to Billy. He raises one of his eyebrows. I sigh, "What if he rejects me?" I asked him."Do you have any reason for him to do so?" "Not exactly," I sigh; I tend to do that a lot. I'm really stressed. The fact that he caught me on another guy's lap with my lips locked on his, I don't think he will. "I don't know, Billy." I said instead.He rubs the bridge of his nose, "He won't, Stacy. I don't think there's a reason for him to do so." He purses for a while, before add
Jordan's PovI caught her before she could fall on the floor. She looks pale. I touch her forehead with the back of my right hand, she's burning up. I panicked.'James, get the park doctor and meet me in the room next to mine. Now!' I told him through mindlink.'Yes, Alpha.' That's one thing I like about James, he knows when things are urgent. He doesn't ask stupid questions like Ana does. I stood up with Stacy in my arms, I yanked the door open. Using my speed, I ran to the room next to mine. I'd have taken her to the park hospital, but I can't risk it.I don't think I want people to know that I've found my mate, at least not yet. She's yet to explain what she wants, mate or not. She hurt me.I felt the spark as I held her close to me. Fuck the bond.I hurried to the room and placed her on the bed. Within 30 seconds, the door burst open. James and the park doctor entered."Doc, she fainted." I said with worry lace in my tone."Calm down, Jordan. She'll be okay." She moved toward h