Chapter 1 1

Rhea let out a sigh of relief from the work already accomplished today. Finally, she can use her free time to get some rest before the morning comes. But just as she was about to make her way to her bedroom in the servants' quarters at the back, she heard the head maid calling her.

"Luna Catherine isn't feeling well, go fetch her some potion and bring it to her room right now!" Ordered the head maid to her.

"Yes, ma'am." Rhea bowed and then hurried to the kitchen.

Luna Catherine is the mate of Alpha Killian. She has just returned here after receiving treatments at her parents' pack. As Rhea completed the herbal drink, a surge of doubt enveloped her as she was about to present it to Luna Catherine's bedroom.

Because that place will remind her of what happened a week ago. Rhea still recalls the moment her body was dragged into this room and roughly laid on the massive bed. That night, Alpha Killian was so powerful that Rhea couldn't even fight back.

As she opened her eyes, Alpha Killian looming over her small frame, his gaze filled with lust. His calloused hands undid her button. He gently caressed her bare skin and then...

Rhea closed her eyes.

Trying to wipe the memory clean

She didn't notice that she had reached the front of Catherine's bedroom.

The door creaked open, revealing the most breathtaking woman Rhea had ever seen.

"Why are you taking so long, bitch?" Luna Catherine snapped.

Rhea stole a glance. Just like Alpha Killian, Luna Catherine hates Omega.

"I apologize, Luna-"

But the Luna quickly grabbed the potion from her without a word.

Rhea asks softly, "Is there anything else you need, Luna?"

Luna Catherine looked Rhea up and down, her expression showing clear disapproval of Rhea's presence. Even though Rhea was unaware of the reason.

"You can leave now," Luna Catherine then slammed the door shut.

Just as Rhea was about to return to the kitchen, she stopped in her tracks when she came face to face with Alpha Killian. He's looking at her with intense blue eyes.

'I thought he was supposed to return tomorrow!' Rhea was speechless.

"What are you doing in my mate's room?"

Alpha Killian voice thoroughly chilly. Rhea was already timid, but her fear just grew as she saw his intense gaze. He seemed intent on killing her.

Her lips were somewhat moist and red, and Killian did his best to avoid staring at them when she bit her lip.

"Luna Catherine requested tea, Alpha." Rhea avoiding eye contact with him.

When Rhea felt she had answered all of the questions, she bowed to the Alpha and walked past him.

Killian caught her just as she was about to reach the stairs. "Wait"

When Rhea heard heavy footsteps coming up behind her, she froze.

"Have you taken your pills?"

The moment Alpha Killian handed that pill to her, she immediately took it.

"That birth control pill I gave you. Tell me you drank it."

"Yes, Alpha. I have swallowed it"

'I wish that night-when Alpha Killian, who was drunk, coerced her into having sex-had never occurred.'

Alpha Killian already had Luna, and she was simply an omega and an orphan.

"Good. I don't want a baby from an omega."

Standing in stark contrast to the Alpha before her, she felt her status was severely diminished. Alpha Killian had numerous pack members, including her. And Rhea would not be swayed by her naive expectations.

"Do not come too close to my Luna. You understand? And Look at me when I'm talking to you."

"I understand, Alpha"

He walked away while Rhea remained there. Sadness welled up in her green eyes as she gazed at his towering stature and broad back.

*****

The morning sun filtered through the clouds casting a warm rosegold glow on the packhouse. The Alpha manor, the most spacious and impressive structure within the Pureblood's packhouse, stood vacant, as the maids had risen early to attend to their duties.

Rhea was slicing vegetables in the kitchen and artfully placing them on plates. The Alpha's mother enjoyed her salad each morning and evening and sought only the finest, freshest vegetables available. Rhea had internalized the madam's routines, so there was no need for reminders.

Rhea was preparing the salad and humming softly when the butler hurried in and made an announcement.

"Listen, everyone! In two nights, Alpha Dave is set to host a gathering, extending invitations to other packs. There's plenty to tackle ahead; tasks will be allocated and communicated shortly!"

Whispers circulated among a few of the maids. The event would be quite sophisticated and elegant, with the Manor bustling with guests.

A woman walked into the kitchen and quickly made her way to Rhea. "Are you making breakfast, dear?"

Pansy is a middle-aged human who has been dedicated to the Alpha family since her teenage years. She was the one who brought Rhea here to help her find a job.

"I just prepared a salad, Aunty. I haven't prepared the list of dishes yet."

"Okay then. Could you assist Ghea in mopping the hallway out front? Allow me to take care of the cooking, dear."

Rhea removed her apron and gave a subtle nod. Aunt Pansy's cooking was simply unbeatable. The woman held the position of head chef here.

Before leaving, Rhea glanced back at the woman for a brief moment. "Aunty, is it happening that there's a party the day after tomorrow?"

"Yes, Alpha Killian is hosting a gathering to honor Luna Catherine's homecoming. Her health has shown improvement."

Rhea acknowledged with a nod. Alpha Killian never hosted gatherings, yet for his Luna, he was willing to go the extra mile.

"Are you alright? You seem a bit pale." Pansy pressed her forehead, checking her temperature.

The girl's lips appeared to have faded in color. "I'm fine," Rhea said, her smile strained.

Since the morning, she felt that her energy had vanished into thin air. Her body felt heavy, making it quite a challenge to rise from bed. She felt a slight dizziness, a bitter taste lingered in her mouth, and a wave of nausea washed over her.

Yet she brushed it all aside, choosing not to dwell on it.

'If I ignore it, maybe it will just disappear,' Rhea insisted.

*****

The manor hall served as the venue for the Alpha Killian family's frequent banquets and lively gatherings. A generous room featuring sleek marble floors and elegant white pillars, the chandelier overhead was adorned with exquisite crystals that emitted a gentle glow.

The white roofs featured detailed and modern designs. Deep red curtains draped elegantly from the expansive glass windows. It took quite a while to ensure the entire room was spotless.

Rhea glided the mop across the marble floor, ensuring that every surface gleamed with a polished finish.

At that moment, the sound of a car driving through the gate echoed, coming to a halt in the courtyard. Alpha Killian and his men were coming back from their morning stroll. They walked into the hall. They include Jasmine, the Alpha's younger sister, and Beta Elijah Blackwood.

Rhea focused on her tasks, determined to finish quickly and make her exit without drawing attention to herself.

"Killian, is she a new maid in your house?" The Beta's keen gaze rested on her as he remarked, "I've never seen her here before."

All eyes were on Rhea now. Rhea heard that, yet she chose not to look back. Omega ought to remain silent unless addressed by their Alpha.

Alpha Killian's cobalt irises were locked onto the girl. He wasn't certain how long Rhea had been here, but noticing Elijah, who appeared to be focused on her, left him feeling somewhat irritated.

"Yes."

At that moment, tea was served at the table before them. Jasmine took a careful sip from her cup as she engaged in conversation with Elijah.

"Does she already have a mate?" Elijah inquired once more, "What if I asked to see if she wants to join us?"

His word drew a piercing glance from Luna Catherine. The Luna cast a disdainful glance at Rhea.

Catherine thought, 'There she is again.'

Rhea was among those she intended to eliminate from her life. Killian shot his Beta a piercing look. Elijah was a well-known player who enjoyed flirting with every female in his pack. "Let her do her job. Are you charmed by one of my Omegas?"

Elijah laughed lightly, disregarding Killian's tense expression. "If yes, then what? Look at her, she's so pretty."

Catherine let out a snort.

She swiftly shifted the conversation, saying, "Killian, look; she's dragging her feet on that simple task. Why don't you just fire that useless Omega?" She spoke to him with a voice that flowed sweetly.