Chapter 3 Judas

"Hey, Pamela. 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," Paloma roared at her stepdaughter who had just completed most of the house chores, despite retiring to sleep the previous night in starvation.

She despised Pamela and treated her like a piece of trash. Nothing about her ever mattered to Paloma anymore.

Living with Paloma was hell for Pamela. 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," Pamela protested and questioned the ingenuity of her stepmother's claims. She was home all day yesterday and could swear no one showed up.

Somehow, Pamela feels Paloma might be telling a lie and up to mischief.

"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." She 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, mother. Remember, you instructed me to finish up before 9:30 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."

Paloma 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, Paloma. Stop arguing with me. One more word from you and I'll feed your remains to the vultures. Stop calling me your mother. 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," Paloma threatened and forcefully grabbed Pamela by the arm, almost hurting her. She doesn't give a damn if she perishes in starvation. She was only concerned about the $10k she intended to receive from Ken after selling Pamela off.

"Yes, ma," Pamela 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," she spanked Pamela'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, Pamela folded her hand.

Paloma was speechless. The sun was gradually setting in. Aware of the vow he made to Ken the previous day, Paloma didn't argue or drag words with her. She 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, Pamela 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 are 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," Paloma 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?" Pamela 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, Palom agreed to do it her way. She has never for once, disobeyed her orders. After a few minutes of relaxation, Paloma stretches her 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 are not telling me? What are you up to?" She raised the doubt.

" 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, she brainwashed Pamela.

She frowned her face and stood up from the ground as they proceeded with the journey. She 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," she instructed as he gestured to Ken's room and announced her 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." Ken demanded.

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

"Promises? What 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," Paloma stretches her palm to receive the $10k 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, Ken requested violently.

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

Paloma leads Ken to Pamela.

"There she is. Pretty, huh? hahahaha. I know, right? She's all yours now!" she pointed at Pamela and walked away smiling, knowing her mission had been completed.

Ken ensured Pamela was well monitored while he went to call Xavier.

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

Shortly after Alpha Xavier and Ken, his BETA showed up.

" Not bad. Even though I expected more. Anxiety has enclosed your face. Worried about your stepmother?" Xavier asked after meeting Pamela for the first time.

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

"So nice of you to care about someone that doesn't give a damn about you. What a waste of generosity. News flash: You're caring for the wrong person. You don't have to worry about her. She's never gonna come back. She 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?" Xavier disclosed.

"Birth you a son? I don't manufacture children. My mother must have lied to you. I haven't birthed a child before. What makes you think I can give birth you one? This is unrealistic. I can't believe I was tricked. She 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." Pamela 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." xaciert poked fun at Madeline and instructed his BETA to take her away for a thorough body wash. Madeline 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 bath and ate like an overfed cow.

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The night was calm and fresh. The night air pulsed with the sound of cricket. Pamela 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 in?

The Alpha demands your presence in his room. Prepare yourself for the hour that has arrived to make a baby with the Alpha." Ken 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, Pamela 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." Xavier dismissed Ken to be with Pamela.

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.

We've got a mission to accomplish." he shouted at Pamela. The breeze was chilly on her soft palms, and she shivered like a hen drenched by the turbulent, heavy downpour. Reluctantly, she undressed herself.

"Come here, you peasant. I'm not here to play games!" Irritated by her sluggishness, he pulled Pamela by the hair and forcefully made love 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 lovemaking, she started bleeding from her thigh.

"Now this is the part I detest.

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

"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 myself."