*Aurora’s P.O.V.*Present…Scrubbing the filthy stable floor with my bare hands, the hot odor of horse shit filled my nose. The rough texture scraped against my skin, leaving light cuts as a constant reminder of my degrading existence. As a pack slave, this was my daily chore - cleaning up after the entitled wolves who belonged to the domineering alpha family. Just as I finished the last section of the stable, a poisonous voice echoed from the packhouse.“Aurora! Get your sorry ass in here, you little bitch!” It was the alpha's daughter, Sabrina. I let out an exasperated sigh, wiping the sweat from my brow with the back of my hand and rubbing my filthy hands on the apron attached to my maid’s uniform. I exited the stable and headed towards the packhouse.As soon as I crossed the door of the packhouse, a burning slap landed on my cheek, jerking my head to the side. Sabrina stood by the door, arms folded and a malevolent glare twisting her pretty face."You burned my fucking clothes, yo

*Aurora’s P.O.V.*He pulled me into his room and forcefully pressed me against the wall. Before I could fully comprehend what was happening, he stood before me and raised his hand, placing it above my head, effectively trapping me in place.I gazed up at him, maintaining a poker face. "Go ahead, kill me. What are you waiting for?" I challenged him. His hand tightened around my neck, shaking me and cutting off my air supply. I struggled to breathe, clawing at his hand in a desperate attempt to free myself. Just when I thought I couldn't hold on any longer, he abruptly released his grip on my throat."I know you can't kill me. After all, I'm your mate," I mocked with a smug smile. His expression turned blank, unspoken words lingering on his lips as he locked eyes with me. "…So, you have become a full-blown chicken, huh? Since you know, what the hell do you want from me?" he demanded, raising his voice.I scoffed in surprise. "I don't want anything from you, especially not to be your mat