Chapter 3 The trade.

"Hey, slave. What are doing there? Get your ugly-looking self down here immediately. We need to go see the Alpha at this moment. One of his staff showed up yesterday and invited us over for a special assignment. We need the money to survive," Kelly Parker roared at his stepdaughter, Fiona, who had just completed most of the house chores, despite retiring to sleep the previous night in starvation. He despised Fiona and treated her like a piece of trash. Nothing about her ever mattered to him anymore. Living with Kelly was hell for her. Life was completely meaningless for her.

Every day, she wishes to just take her life and end the everlasting torment.

"I was home the whole day yesterday and no one showed up. What time was that? I could have missed that part," Fiona protested and questioned the ingenuity of her stepfather's claims. She was home all day yesterday and could swear no one showed up. Somehow, Fiona feels Kelly Parker might be telling a lie and up to no good.

"You're in no position to argue with me. Would I tell you a lie? I know what I'm talking about. Go get dressed. You can't be seen like this near the Alpha looking wretched and unkempt." Kelly Parker clapped back to instill fear inside her.

"I don't intend to argue with you. Even if you're right on this one, can you wait until I'm done with the house chores? I'm not done yet, Father. Remember, you instructed me to finish up before 10:30 a.m. The Alpha's quarters are a long distance. I might collapse before we arrive there. Can I please get something to eat? I'm starving." Fiona pleaded as she frowned her face. Her once fat neck had suddenly become thin as her skin was gradually fading away like the evening sun. She's just a teenager, yet looks older than her age.

"Damn you, Fiona. I'm not your father. Don't call me that and stop arguing with me. One more word from you and I'll feed your remains to the vultures. Stop calling me your uncle. We are not related in any way. Don't you dare question my authority next time? When I talk, you listen. You'll go inside, have your bath, get dressed and come with me. Is that understood? I don't wanna repeat myself," Durella threatened and forcefully grabbed Fiona by the arm, almost hurting her. He doesn't give a fuck if she perishes in starvation. He was only concerned about the 30 pieces of silver he intended to receive from Durella after selling Fiona off.

"Yes, sir," Fiona obeyed and dashed back inside to freshen up. In a few minutes, she was outside looking slightly better than the last time. Even though she looked skinny, malnourished, and pale.

"This is what I'm talking about. You look more human now. Get in the front where I can see you. I don't trust you a bit. You might run off in a blink of an eye," he spanked Fiona's head and pushed her to the front.

"I haven't been to the Alpha's quarter before. How do I possibly lead the way? We might get lost. I suggest you stay in front while I follow," Going against his command, she frowned and folded her hand. Kelly Parker was speechless. The sun was gradually setting in. Aware of the vow he made to Durella the previous day, Kelly Parker didn't argue or drag words with her. He simply pointed to the front and spoke in a soft tone. "Lead the way." Immediately, she obeyed as though she were controlled like a robot.

Halfway through the Alpha's quarters, Fiona got exhausted and pleaded for them to return home. She immediately fell to the ground and cried out. "I'm thirsty. Please get me water. I might die of starvation. Please, help me. "

"Stop being lazy like a tortoise and walk like a human. You dragging us back. The Alpha's quarter is just a stone's throw. Get up and walk. We've come a long way to quit now. Come on, you can do it. We can't afford to lose this opportunity. Poverty is scrubbing our faces in the mud. Remember the Alpha doesn't like being kept waiting," Kelly commanded with a shout.

"No, I can't. I don't care how the Alpha feels right now. I need to rest a bit. I'm so exhausted right now. I can't do this anymore. Do you wish me dead?" Fiona refused and remained on the ground.

"Okay, fine. You win. I'm not even arguing with you this minute.

You've got less than five minutes to rest. I believe that should be enough to regain your lost strength." For the very first time, he agreed to do it her way. She has never for once, disobeyed his orders. After a few minutes of relaxation, Kelly Parker stretches his hand. "It's time. Be on your feet,"

"Wait a minute. Why are you so interested in meeting the Alpha? You look so excited and desperate. Is there something you not telling me? What are you up to?" She raised the doubt.

"Me? I explained to you before. The Alpha invited us to work for him. We both know how important this money is to us. Enough of the questions already. Would you get up and continue this journey with me? The sun is gradually setting out," yet again, he brainwashed Fiona.

She frowned her face and stood up from the ground as they proceeded with the journey. Se couldn't detect his lies and pretenses.

"Here we are. Stay right here and get the rest you can. I'll just go inside and notify the Alpha of our presence," he instructed as he gestured to Durella's room and announced his presence.

"Finally! Someone fulfilled his promise. thought you'd never show up. Thank the moon goddess you showed up. Where is she? Take me to her immediately." Durella demanded.

"Hey, not so fast. If you keep rushing you might break a tooth. I fulfilled my promise, how about you do the same?" Kelly Parker initiated.

"Promises? What the fuck are you talking about?"

"I see you already forgot. Hold on a second. I'll remind you. You might be missing out on something. Where's my reward for fetching the Alpha his trophy," Durella stretches his palm to receive the 20 pieces of silver as previously agreed.

"Now you got what you wanted. Don't you dare play games with me? Now take me to her immediately." With a boiling temper, Durella requested violently.

"Take a chill pill while I lead the way. And please, Fiona is just a teenager. She deserves to be pampered like a Luna. I know how aggressive the Alpha could be, but please, Fiona is too fragile. Now come with me." Kelly Parker leads Durella to Fiona.

"There she is. Pretty, huh? hahahaha. I know right? She's all yours now!" He pointed at Madeline and walked away smiling, knowing his mission had been completed. Durella ensured Fiona was well monitored while he went to call Kane.

Several minutes have gone and neither Durella nor Kelly Parker has returned. Fiona was scared and worried at the same time. No one told her it would turn out this way. If only Fiona knew her way home, she wouldn't have hesitated to leave immediately.

Suddenly, Kane and Durella, his BETA showed up. "Hmm! Not bad. Even though I expected more. Anxiety has enclosed your face. Worried about your Uncle?" Kane asked after meeting Fiona for the first time.

"Yes, I am. We are supposed to come work for the Alpha. He told me to wait here while he went to call the Alpha. Hold on a sec, are you Kane? OMG! I had no idea. Where's my Uncle? He's supposed to return here with you. Is he safe? What happened to him?" She asked in terror. Seeing Kane scares Fiona but she tries to conceal the fear and act friendly.

"So nice of you to care about someone that doesn't give a fuck about you. What a waste of generosity. News flash: You're caring for the wrong person. You don't have to worry about your stepfather. He's never gonna come back. He already got paid after selling you to us. I'm surprised you weren't aware. What am I even saying? I bet you wouldn't be here If he had told you. Your mission here is to grace my bed and birth me a son. After which you'd be set free. So you see, it's not that difficult, is it?" Kane disclosed.

"Birth you a son? I don't manufacture children. My uncle must have lied to you. I haven't birthed a child before. What makes you think I can birth you one?

This is unrealistic. I can't believe I was tricked. Kelly never mentioned this to me. I'm just a teenager. What could I possibly offer to you? Isn't it a slap in your face? I think the Alpha deserves better." Fiona protested, facing the ground. She was scared to look into his face. His presence scares the living daylight out of her.

Come off it. I call the shots here.

You're in no position to decide what's best for the Alpha. I've made my decision and there's nothing anybody can do about it. Now you need to freshen up. You're so disgusting. Tonight, we are making a baby. So brace up. Be on your best behavior." Kane poked fun at Fiona and instructed his BETA to take her away for a thorough body wash. Fiona was speechless, yet helpless. She accepted her fate since she couldn't do anything to salvage the situation. She was shown to her room, where she had her bathe and ate like an overfed cow. Not only that, but she didn't blame Kelly Parker for betraying her. Rather, she saw this as nature taking its place in her life. Fiona can't recall the last time she had a cool bath or ate a proper meal. It's more like a blessing in disguise for her.

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The night was calm and fresh. The night air pulsed with the sound of cricket. Fiona shuffled to her window, narrowing her gaze at the stars in the sky. She'd be summoned to the Alpha's room to have sex with him shortly.

"Knock! Knock! Are you home?

The Alpha demands your presence in his room. Prepare yourself for the hour has arrived to make a baby with the Alpha." Durella announced as he landed a knock on her door. She wasn't surprised because she knew it would surely result in this. With an ocean of tears dripping from her eyes, Fiona stepped out with fear and anxiety hoarding her face.

"What are you still waiting for? You can leave. We wanna be left alone. You'd be called when needed." Kane dismissed Durrella to be with Fiona. For a second, she was completely lost and not conscious of what was happening around her.

"What are you doing? Don't stand there staring at me like a dummy. Do what you were here for. Take off your dress and come join me on the bed and spread your legs so damn wide. I wanna insert my penis in your vagina. We've got a mission to accomplish." he shouted at Fiona. The breeze was chilly on her soft palms, and she shivered like a hen drenched by the turbulent, heavy downpour. Reluctantly, she undressed herself and went completely naked with no clothes on.

"Come here, you peasant. I'm not here to play games!" Irritated by her sluggishness, he pulled Fiona by the hair and forcefully had sex with her. Impatience was slowly killing him. He refused to be moved by her tears. She wept in anguish, gasping, pleading for Mercy, but there was none to save her. She was left alone to suffer for what she knows nothing about. After the sex, she started bleeding from her private part. "Now this is the part I detest. You got my penis stained with your blood.

Why did you lie to me? You never told me you were a virgin," Shocked by the blood, Kane asked. Now he knows why she acted a bit awkward before the sex.

"Well, you never asked. Now you know why I acted that way. You want a baby right? You shouldn't be concerned about my virginity. It shouldn't be a problem for you,"

"You still don't get it. Virgins cringe at me. I detest me."

"Sorry about that. What If my Virgina gets swollen? How do I treat that? This is my first time having sex and it was painful. You drilled me like a borehole, "

"Don't worry about the swollen area. Your body will return to normal," Alpha Kane assured.