Alpha Drake: The Cruel King

Every girl dreamed of being treated like a princess. At such a young age, Emily experienced abuse and slavery from her own family-her father. The family she had left ever since her mother died. All she ever wanted was to be loved. To be treasured like how her mother did to her ever since she was a kid. However, it's true that when you lose someone or something, people start to change.

Emily knew that it was a choice. Her father could choose between loving her and hurting her. But he chooses the latter.

People leave, and people come. Her father became worst when he met Amanda, her stepmother.

Emily knew she couldn't control love, but as an Alpha of their pack, his father had choices, but he chose to accept Amanda and her son, Cole.

At first, Emily thought that when she met Amanda, she could feel motherly love once again. However, cruelty began in her life. She received strong punches every time she made one small mistake, being whipped and even molested by her stepbrother.

These all trigger her emotions and mental health. Emily even thinks to have suicide when she's alone in her room, but it seems like someone is stopping her every time she thinks of it. Thus, even if she could feel her body wanting to give up, she still chooses to carry on. Because she knew the moon Goddess always had reasons.

Emily was about to turn off the small vintage lamp near her bed when she heard a thunder strike into the sky, joined by glimmered lightning. She sighed and closed her window and was about to bring down the curtain. However, she stopped pulling the string when she saw a water droplet fall on the window screen. Then suddenly, her eyes went to the old table near the window and saw the black pouch.

"Damn, I forgot about it," she whispered.

She then grabbed the pouch, wore her slippers, and exited her room. She ran as fast as she could towards her father when she heard murmurs, making her halt.

She breathed heavily and gasped for air. She could feel muscle cramps in every part of her body, knowing this was bad. She looked at the pouch that she was holding and clenched it tight. It was the money she made this day. Then suddenly, her gaze landed on the bruises on her arm. It's still in the color violet with green dots on some parts. This could be shown that she received a heavy beating the other day. Her bruises aren't healed yet.

If there's one thing that Emily would be grateful for, it's her stamina. No matter how heavy the punishment she received from her father or stepmother or to that devil pervert stepbrother, she still wakes up every day and pushes herself to work.

However, deep inside, she knew that there could be a time that her body gave up.

'Emily, you're strong. You can do it!' These are the words she always let out inside her thoughts to make her move daily.

"Leo, darling, you don't have to worry about that bitch. We will get rid of her, remember?"

Emily's eyes widened when she heard Amanda's voice filled with evil intent. She let out a sigh and shook her head. She's not dumbed not to know that she was the topic.

Didn't Amanda want her out of the family? So, what's new?

Emily had enough, but still, she thought she could perfectly do the art of being numb, but she was wrong. To ease the excruciating pain that she felt within her heart, she tried to get numb and ignore everything, then continue to move on because she believed that sooner, her father would realize her worth.

But hearing those words from Amanda again, she knew that the Alpha would choose what his Luna says once again, and Emily would be nothing-nothing but their slave.

"The important thing is the money, darling."

Emily scoffed. Yeah, money!

They should have known that they were living under the same roof, that she might hear their conversation.

Seriously, talking in the living room where there's a vast space?

Not unless they do it purposely.

"Eavesdropping, are we?"

Emily rolled her eyes and turned her back to face the man. No other than her stepbrother. She arched her brow.

"Wow, feisty. You can fight me now?" Cole asked as he walked closer to her.

Emily could feel how her heart reacted every time Cole was near her. It started to recognize danger.

"Don't you dare?"

Cole let out a devilish chuckle which Emily knew drew attention.

"Dare what? Dare to touch you? Oh, come on. At least I will have a taste of you first before he takes you."

Cole's words made her confused. She knew that his words had a more profound meaning.

She steps backward every time Cole steps forward. "Please, Cole, I had-"

"Save your words when I let you feel what heaven looks-"

"What's going on?"

Emily closed her eyes for seconds and gripped tightly on the pouch when suddenly, someone yanked it from behind, making her jerk forward and turn around. Her eyes filled with shock, and fear crossed them when she saw it was her father.

"Father," she whispered.

Amanda arched her brow and met her son's gaze. "What are you doing to Emily, Cole?"

Cole let out a soft chuckle. "You've seen it, mother. I didn't do anything."

Emily saw how Amanda's gaze landed on her. "So, you're seducing my son again, you slut!"

"Silence!"

"But Leo-"

"Let me handle this," Emily's father said and walked closer to her.

Emily was stunned by her father's presence and didn't even move.

"Is this all you got?" her father asked, his eyes fuming mad.

She nodded and was about to speak when her face was struck by a mighty blow, whacking her backward and onto the floor, making her sag to the ground, and the ringing in her ears masking her father's angry roar.

At this moment, Emily knew that another bunch of beating would come once again. But this time, she didn't beg, making her father angrier.

As if by a line of lightning, fists descend on her head and back. She clutched her head in her arms, saving it for great damage. The heavy beating made her fall into a catatonic state due to the terrible pain, and her vision began to blur.

Then suddenly, Emily heard Amanda screaming and stopping her Alpha. "Stop it, Leo! You'll kill her!"

Finally, the Alpha stopped, and Emily felt a sharp relief, but surely, her head and body hurt big time. She remained in her position and just listened to their conversations.

"Are you out of your mind? If you ruin her and kill her, then you will also destroy everything!" The Luna's voice roared into the vast space of their house.

"She's a useless bitch!" Her father growled.

Hearing those words from her father, it seems like her heart has been squeezed, and at any moment, it will explode and end her life.

It's painful to hear your father despises you. Especially when she didn't grow up with this treatment, her father used to treasure his only princess, but now... things changed, and she doesn't know when it will fix.

Suddenly, she felt a presence beside her, probably equaling her height. But she chooses not to lift her face. She doesn't want them to see her tears.

"You seem different this day, Emily. I didn't hear you beg." It was Cole's voice.

"Get away from her, Cole," Amanda said. "Bring her to her room and let her get dressed. The guests will be here in a minute. They need to see her in good condition."

Emily laughed inside her. Good condition? In fact, she knew that her body would give up at any moment, even if her mind didn't want it.

"You already speak to their Beta, mother?"

Amanda nodded. "Yes, and they will take her today."

Emily was shocked when she heard what Amanda said, making her lift her head and gaze at her.

"W-What are you-"

"Oh, sweetie. You'll know it when you meet them."

"Mother, there's no point to hide it," Cole asserted, making Amanda laugh devilishly.

"Clever. Well," Amanda walked towards Emily and knelt to equal her face, "-since you prove that you're always useless to us. Why not let others test your ability?"

Emily wiped her tears, clenched her jaw, and pierced her eyes on Amanda.

"Fierce, huh?"

Cole laughed beside her. "Yeah, she's different today. She doesn't even beg when Father is beating her."

Amanda shook her head as if she saw it as a bad thing. "Then that's fine since the Alpha of Blue Moon Pack will take her. The ruthless Alpha needs a trying-hard, feisty wolf," she said and burst into laughter when she stood up.

Emily's eyes widened upon hearing it. At this moment, she knew that she was doomed.

The Alpha of the Blue Moon Pack, the East's most potent pack leader, was infamous for his ruthlessness and hatred of the impolite. According to legend, he murdered most of his servants, and his reign was marked by bloodshed.

Nothing was too much for a man to do to ensure that those around him obeyed his every command. To him, it is preferable to slaughter the weak and bathe in their blood beneath the light of a harvest moon.

His wolf was said to be a monster with red eyes that glowed in the dark, watching its victims before tearing them apart.

And that killing machine will take her?

This idea frightened Emily; however, even if she begged not to let them give her or more to sell her, she knew that her father had already made his decision. And to him, she was just his useless daughter.

Suppose she will use her remaining strength, but who knows where it will put her. All she needs to do is to obey. She had enough of crying and begging.

Maybe this is what she is destined for-to be enslaved.

It was her choice to let them put their hands on her or not. But for five years, it was the path she took. She did everything for her father, but it turns out that amidst her efforts, he wasn't pleased. And who knows what will be her fate in the hands of the ruthless Alpha?

Maybe even worse. Now, she's twenty-five; she will be a slave to a new master again. For how long... again? Five? Ten? Or worst, lifetime or until her death.

"Can you move faster-what the fuck?!" Cole uttered when Emily slapped him out of shock.

While staring at her small cabinet, she was in deep thought and didn't know that he was beside him.

Emily looked at her but never uttered an apology, making Cole angry.

"How could you-"

"I didn't know-" she didn't finish her words when Cole grabbed her jaw and pushed her towards her small bed, making her slump into it.

Fear lingered in her eyes when Cole started to take out his shirt.

"Don't you fucking scream, or else I will fucking beat the hell out of you," he warned, making Emily press her lips together.

She remained and let Cole hover on her and let him lift her blouse, exposing her cleavage.

She saw how Cole's eyes twinkled in lust when he saw it. This is not the first time that he has dared to touch her.

"Damn, you grew beautifully, Emily," he said and lowered his lips into her chest, but Emily gathered all her strength and kicked Cole in between, then pushed him back, slumping him on the ground, clenching in pain.

Emily then took that moment to get up, grabbed the white dress on the side, and rushed towards the bathroom.

She heard Cole's loud growl, cursing her, but Emily sighed in relief when she escaped from his evil intentions.

Emily leaned on the door, retook a deep breath, and sighed to calm herself. She was still slightly trembling.

'That was close,' she thought.

Then suddenly, she heard a knock on the bathroom door, making her jerk forward, and her heart thumped fast.

"Fuck you, Emily!"

"Oh, fuck yourself, Cole!" she exclaimed, making her gasp in surprise. She didn't think of saying it aloud, but the words slipped out of her mouth.

Cole banged the door even louder, curing simultaneously when suddenly, Amanda's voice was heard.

"What the hell is going on?! Cole?!"

Emily heard Cole's devilish chuckle. "The bitch just kicked me on the balls!" he said, anger filling his voice.

"What?!"

Emily heard Amanda's heels hitting the floor and knew that it was taking the direction of the bathroom. Indeed, she was right when Amanda started to call her name.

"How could you seduce my son, you slut! Get the hell out of there!" she roared.

Emily let out a scoff. Seduce his son?

'Seriously? What made her think that I can do that?' She thought.

Emily ignored Amanda's rants and started to undress. She winced when she felt her body screams in pain. Her body calls to give up, but her mind doesn't want to.

Since this will be her last day here-she's not dumbed not to know it, then at least she will let herself become strong just for once, in front of her family-in front of her father.

After a couple of minutes, not minding Amanda talking non-stop outside the bathroom, she continued to fix herself.

"Move your ass out of there, whore! The guests are here, and we must not keep them waiting!" Amanda blurted.

"And you, Cole, get your hands out of her and go downstairs. The Beta of Blue Moon Pack is waiting," she continued.

After a few moments, Emily heard the door open and closed, signifying that her evil stepmother had left.

Emily took a deep breath to calm herself before walking out of the bathroom. Soon as she stepped out, she met Cole's eyes, burning with anger. But she managed to look at him in disgust.

"Luck will eventually run out, Emily," he said. He dragged her by the jaw and pinned her on the wall.

Emily saw her reflection in his lusty eyes and touched her white dress. She clenched her jaw as she pierced her gaze into Cole's. She grasped the side of her dress. And when she looked to the side, she saw their reflection in a lengthy mirror-Cole, who was holding her on the jaw while his free hand leaned on the wall, and herself, who saw a different her.

The straps of her dress revealed her soft shoulder and long jet-black hair. The embroidered bodice enhanced her slim figure, although she just saw it on the side; then, suddenly, she took a glimpse of her necklace-her mother's necklace. It came from her father, and her mother passed it to her.

Her father dared to take it from her, but she begged for it. She received an endless beating because of it, but it was the only thing she had-that came from her family.

And at that moment, she knew she missed her mother so badly.

Emily looked at Cole and met his sharp gaze. "Get the hell out of me," she said in a calm, stern voice, making Cole's eyes widen.

"Playing strong, are we?"

She gritted her teeth and clenched her fist.

Cole smirked. "Don't think you can't be mine, Emily," he said and let go of her.

Emily laughed, which totally surprised Cole.

"There's nothing funny, bitch!" he said and was about to raise his hand when she spoke again.

"You can't do that. They're here," she warned.

She felt like she had overcome her fear by talking to Cole like this for the first time. The feeling is different yet satisfying on her side. At least.

Cole formed a sly smirk. "Do you think I'm afraid of him?" he asked.

Emily smirked, and it was unusual for her to do it, but seeing the bafflement in Cole's eyes, she wanted to give more.

"You know what. I can foresee what will happen to you when we step out of this room."

When deep inside, she doesn't. She just wants to try if it will work for him.

However, Cole just laughed and dragged her out of the room.

"Stop talking nonsense, slut," he said, gritting his teeth in anger. But with the idea that the guests are here, he can't beat Emily.

While walking towards the dining hall, Cole suddenly smacked her butt, making her come to a halt.

She turned to face him, and Cole let out a devilish smirk. "It's quite tempting. And what's with the glare? Could you stop pretending to be feisty? I used to see and hear you begging, bitch."

Emily smiled at Cole, which made Cole's eyes widen.

"Didn't I tell you that I can foresee what will happen to you today? Also, you made it worst because you touched me... again," she said.

Cole crosses his arms in front of his chest. "Really? Oh, I'm frightened," he said sarcastically. After that, he pushed her to walk toward the main hall.

Emily stopped when she saw her father and looked at Cole, then at his clenched fist.

She frowned when she looked up and met Amanda's smile.

Amanda stood up and clapped her hands. She smiled at the person who was on the side.

The man's height and aura intimidated her. And she saw the two more shadowy figures standing beside the man. They remained immobile, and she could only see their silhouettes.

As she stepped forward, she heard Amanda's cheerful tune. "Here comes our daughter, Emily."

Daughter?

Emily wanted to burst into laughter upon hearing it. Since when did Amanda treat her as her own?

'She got to be kidding me,' she thought.

"She was honing her skills in preparation for your arrival, Dillon," Amanda added.

"How did she get bruised?" Dillon's deep voice jolted Emily. She didn't hear such a voice like that.

The fact that he asked for her bruises, Emily couldn't help but feel frightened once again.

"Oh..." it was Amanda, fake shocking voice, and looked at Emily, "-you tripped when you were running to bring a gift to your father the other day, right, Emily?"

Emily caught a glimpse of Amanda and her father's stern glances-a sign that she needed to ride on.

But who will believe that excuse?

In the end, she still did her best to play dumb. "Uhm, y-yes. Sorry," she said before turning to face Dillon.

"Tripped?"

The man named Dillon does not appear to believe them. Just like what Emily expected.

Tripped? They're funny. With violet and greenish bruises, just for tripping down?

Amanda flashed a smile at Dillon. "Well, let's all gather and discuss a few-"

"No. Theirs is no reason for us to speak further. We already discussed everything over the phone," Dillon said, full of authority that no one could defy.

Emily looked at her father when she heard him speak. "My wife prepared a small meal for you and your attendees. You must be hungry-"

"No."

NO: One word, who put the hall in silence for a brief moment.

Suddenly, Dillon met Emily's gaze and nodded at her. Emily didn't make a move, making Cole growl and slap her on the behind, prompting her to leap. However, she lost her footing.

She closed her eyes when she knew that she was about to fall. However, she found herself in Dillon's arms.

She stared at the Beta's eyes, surprised and feeling grateful.

Dillon ensures her balance before releasing her.

"T-Thank you," she whispered and managed to flash a smile, which she knew didn't reach her eyes.

Dillon nodded and stated sternly, "You're welcome, Miss."

Emily bit her lower lip, mesmerized by the kindness of the guest when suddenly, she heard groans.

She turned to see it and gasped in shock when she saw Cole being beaten by one of the dark-alluding figures standing beside Dillon earlier.

"Stop it!" Amanda screamed at this point, making Emily look at her.

'What's happening?' she thought.

"Beta Dillon, please!" Amanda begged, which is unusual.

This is the first time she heard Amanda say the word: please.

"Beta..."

However, Dillion remained calm and just watched his attendees beating Cole.

Cole took the thrashing blow to blow. At this moment, he was powerless against the man beside Emily. He shrieks, and his mother pleaded with Dillion in tears-the sight that Emily wished to happen as Amanda's karma.

She didn't know that it would happen this very day.

However, even if she despised them to death, she still feels pity for them. She tried her luck and faced Dillon. When their eyes met, she whispered, "please, stop."

Dillon didn't show any expression, but suddenly, he issued his command, wearing his authoritative voice, and said, "Stop."

Emily was about to talk when Dillon spoke once again.

"Cut off his hand."

Emily's eyes widened upon hearing it and gasped when she heard Amanda's scream blend with Cole's.

She closed her eyes when she saw blood-drenched on the floor and Cole's hand being taken off his body.

Then suddenly, Amanda started to blame Emily, making Dillon pull her closer to him.

Emily gasped and opened her eyes when she felt the Beta's hand. She looked up, but Dillon darted his gaze to her father.

"Control your Luna, Alpha," Dillon said.

Emily was confused seeing her father like a tamed beast as he stood up and apologized.

"My apologies, Dillon, for the behavior of my stepson. I will take care of it," he met Emily's eyes, "Emily... is my precious daughter, a stunning lady who is extremely obedient, and it's unbearable to see her leave-"

"Liar!" Emily screamed as tears started to pour down her cheeks, blending with the booming thunder. How could he? He is a monster.

'I am her daughter; a flesh came from him. How could he treat me like this?' she thought.

However, Emily knew that all her questions would be useless. It was clear as the droplets of her tears. Her father loathes everything about her. Does he even love her, genuinely? She bet not.

"We need to go, and payment will be made once the Alpha sees her," Dillon interjected as he gently pulled Emily, who was fuming mad at her liar father.

"Let's go," Dillon said flatly.

Emily met Dillon's gaze and nodded. She has no strength to fight once again nor beg. It was clear that her father had let her out of his life.

"Pardon me. I assumed we'd receive it upon your arrival."

Hearing this, Emily never dared to look back and see her father's face once more. Because at this moment, she had lost everything.

Dillon stopped and turned to face Leo. "Do you want to talk with the Alpha?"

Emily couldn't see her father's reaction but heard his soft chuckle. After everything is done to this day, he still manages to laugh.

"No big deal. As an Alpha, I understand," her father said.

Dillon nodded. "Also, do remember, Alpha Leo. Soon as Alpha Drake has taken possession of her, you will never be again her owner." After that, Dillon dragged her gently out of their house.