Alpha Xavier's Fated Mate

Madeleine's POV

"You're late again today?" Juliette yelled. "I'm sorry, I had lots of work at night, so I woke up a bit late," I replied.

Julliete gave me a heavy slap on my face. I stood there quietly. "You are so lazy and slow," she shouted. She kept yelling, but I just stood there.

Finally, she left the room. I held my sore face and went back to cleaning. In our world, getting one's wolf was a rite of passage, a sign of strength and power.

I haven't gotten my wolf, and that makes me a target for Juliette's cruelty. I was physically and emotionally tortured. My parents knew about Juliette's behavior but acted unconcerned.

I was the personal maid to Juliette at my parents house and also worked with other omegas. I finished cleaning Julliete's room and headed for the kitchen to prepare for the mating ceremony before I was summoned by Apha Ares and Luna Vittoria.

I was a bit scared. "What would I have done to be summoned?" I asked myself. I walked into the grand room, my heart racing. My parents sat on the couch, their faces stern.

I knew that whatever was about to happen was not going to be good. "Sit down, Madeleine," Alpha Ares commanded. I obeyed as my heart raced.

"Rumour has it that you are cursed, Madeleine," Luna Vittoria began. "You have been rejected by three potential mates. At this point, it seems no one wants you."

"But Alpha Duncan wants you as his third wife, solely because he needs an heir, and we need an ally." She said, her voice cold. My eyes dropped, shame washing over me.

"Alpha Duncan? That cruel man!" "Please," I said, my voice breaking. "This is not up for discussion; you better leave a good impression," Alpha Ares said.

I knew immediately I was a burden and disgrace to this family. Now I'm being forced to marry Alpha Duncan, who wants me only for his legacy. But I was a rejected wolf-less omega, so I had no choice.

"Alpha Duncan will be here in a week; take note. You can leave now," Alpha Ares commanded. I headed out, my heart heavy. And I wondered if it was their way of getting rid of me.

I was done with all my chores for the day, and with tears in my eyes, I went to my room to rest. It was evening already, and I heard happy voices and music. I knew it was the ceremony.

I was so scared of the thought of being married to that man. I felt like running away, but where? I sat outside watching people have fun while I cried. "Is this really how my life will end? With a cruel man?"

For the first time, I was irritated by the sound of people's laughter. I stood up and walked into my room, and just as I entered I caught a scent.

It was soothing and calm; it felt different, but at the same time, I could barely breathe. My heart pounded so hard. I knew this wasn't just a sign. I was excited because this meant I had finally found my mate.

I tried tracing the scent just because I felt uneasy, but suddenly I tripped and just when I thought I fell, I landed in Liam's arms. And immediately, I knew he was my mate.

"Oh no, moon goddess, this can't be happening!" I spoke quietly. Liam was the beta and chief advisor to my father, and he was a bit older. It's said that age is just a number, but I didn't see this coming.

We stared at each other for a moment, and I had this deep connection instantly. I forgot about my age and thought it was only a matter of the heart. Age doesn't matter.

Besides, I was desperate, and I didn't want to get married to that ruthless Alpha. "I feel it too. I have had my eyes on you for a very long time," he whispered.

My cheeks ached from smiling too much; I couldn't stop. The feeling was one of a kind. And this day was yet to be my best ever. "Can I hug you?" I asked nervously.

He agreed, and I hugged him tightly, not wanting to let go. I loved him already. "I need to attend to something urgently; I will be back." He said.

"Promise?" I asked. "Yes, I promise." He kissed my forehead and walked away. I was so excited that I sat by my cabin and waited. I waited for what felt like forever, and my worry grew.

"What if he didn't like me and was just playing a trick on me?" What if he went to tell my father about our encounter? My mind raced with doubts.

But my desire to find him won out over my fear. I gathered my courage and snuck into the mansion, the only place I knew I might find him. My heart raced as I searched for him, my legs feeling restless.

I snuck quietly, and I had the greatest shock of my life. It was Liam and Juliette; they were kissing. My whole body froze. "What's going on?!" I stuttered, but the words wouldn't come out.

"Liam, what is this?"

"I reject you, Madeleine; I'm in love with Juliette." Liam spoke with a cold voice. The pain hit me very hard. It felt like I was being choked; I couldn't talk.

"What are you waiting for? Get out and close the door behind you." Juliette screamed. My chest felt like it was exploding; the pain was too much. I couldn't endure it. I felt like I was dying.

I cried as I ran to Hood Wood's old council meeting hall. Everyone knew this place was off-limits. It was a restricted area, but I knew my way around. I went there hoping to hide from the laughter and the mockery of being rejected for the fourth time.

I hated being called cursed. Pushing the heavy door open, I heard voices. I panicked; this place was supposed to be my comfort zone. I moved closer and peeked to see who was there.

My breath caught in my throat. It was Luna Vittoria, my mother, and Alpha Raymond, her husband's best friend. "What could they be seriously talking about?"

Alpha Raymond had come to our pack for a business meeting with Alpha Ares to join forces to fight against the Howling Ridge pack, which has been creating war to take over other weak packs.

I was dumbfounded. "I just caught my mate kissing my sister, and now my mother?"

"What is happening?!" I stood there, watching. A part of me wanted to leave that place and act like I never saw anything, and another part of me was craving to hear what they were discussing.

"So, the plan is to get rid of Alpha Ares." How is it going?" Alpha Raymond asked in a hushed tone.

"Hold your horses, Raymond. I haven't started the big stuff yet. But I have been giving him medicine to make him weak." Luna Vittoria replied.

I was shocked by what I heard. I closed my mouth tight so I wouldn't let out any sound. Suddenly Alpha Raymond asked, "And my daughter Julliete?

"How is she?"

"Juliette wasn't Alpha Ares' daughter?!" What is going on? I moved backwards, desperate to leave that place before they saw me. Just as I rushed, I tripped and fell to the ground. The sound echoed through the silent hall.

My heart raced as I heard the sound of footsteps approaching me. "Who's there?" Without hesitation, I ran out of the hall through the hidden tunnel.

I could hear my heart pounding in my chest as I didn't stop running till I finally got to my room and locked the door. I couldn't get the image of Liam and Juliette out of my head.

Now Luna Vittoria and Alpha Raymond are trying to kill my father. I slowly sank myself on my bed, burying my face in my hands. I was scared, my whole body trembling.

Betrayal was all it looked like. Luna Vittoria has always acted like she was perfect; she felt she was always right. Ever since I was a little girl, Luna Vittoria and her daughters Juliette and Eloise have always been cruel to me.

They made my life miserable to the point where I thought of suicide because I felt I was never going to be accepted by this family, no matter what. I moved into the Hood Wood pack after my former pack lost the war and everyone was killed.

I was the only survivor. Alpha Ares took me in, feeling a strong connection he couldn't explain. He used to cherish me a lot. My wolf wasn't out yet, and I've been constantly rejected by all my friends, which made him feel useless to him.

"So this is how I'm going to end up as a third wife?" I said to myself. I cried to the extent that my eyes got swollen and then I drifted off to sleep.

Suddenly, I felt a strong, rough hand pull me from the comfort of my bed. I was shocked by what was happening. I tried to scream, but the hand covered my mouth tightly, stopping me from shouting.

I tried to fight back, but it was of no use. He hit me on the head, and everything was black.

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After what felt like eternity my eyes fluttered open, my head aching badly. I was in a scary, dark room; everywhere was quiet, and I noticed I was tied up. My hands were tied behind my back, and my legs were tied too.

I had a cloth covering my mouth, so I couldn't make a noise. I was locked up in a creepy basement alone, and I was scared to death. I sat there for about thirty minutes.

My body ached; no one was coming in, nor did I hear anything. Just then the heavy door opened, and I pulled back in fear as I heard the sound of heels on the floor.

It got louder as the steps came closer. Two huge guards entered the room, and I felt my breath hitch.

"Who are you?" I asked, my voice shaking.

Madeleine's POV

"Who are you?" I asked again." Walking inside the room I noticed it was Luna Vittoria, and bedside her was her eldest daughter. Luna Vittoria looked calm, like nothing was going on.

She walked towards me and removed the cloth from my mouth. "Well, well, well, look who we have here. You sure don't keep those legs of yours at a place," she said.

When I heard that, it dawned on me that she must have seen me at the hall. "Tell me what you heard," she yelled. "I didn't hear anything, I swear." She gave me a heavy slap, still asking me to tell her what I heard.

All this time, I was being tortured as Luna Vittoria yelled and said a lot of hurtful things that pierced through my heart like a knife. She has always wanted to get rid of me.

All I ever wished for was to be loved by this pack, but I was a constant reminder of the war I survived. Luna Vittoria moved backwards and whispered to one of the guards. It didn't take up to 2 minutes; the guard came back with a bucket of water.

I was shedding tears as I was in pain and fear. The guard moved close to me and poured the cold water all over my body. I was soaked from head to toe, and before I could wrap my head around what was happening, the guard shoved a bare wire against my skin.

I felt the surge of pain rip through me; I felt like I was being torn apart. I screamed, my whole body shook, and the electricity ripped through me like I was being struck by lightning. Finally, it stopped.

I looked at Luna Vittoria and her daughter, and I saw the satisfaction on their faces. "Please, mother, I won't say anything, I swear."

"Hey, shut it. Don't ever call me your mother because I am not, and I can never be a mother to a worthless child."

"I promise I will never say anything to anyone; please just let me go!" I begged with all the strength I had left to speak. Juliette walked towards me with an evil smile on her face, holding a knife.

She came closer, her face directly to mine "This should be a reminder that you don't go around running into people's business." It was clear that she knew what her mother was doing.

Juliette took the knife, and on my face, she cut through my cheeks. I screamed to the extent that my throat started hurting, tears running down my face mixed with the blood from the cut.

Julliette had this satisfying look on her face as she ordered the guards to continue the torture. The guards continued the torture; the pains were so unbearable that I could feel myself loosing consciousness.

"Mum it would be better if we got rid of her. If she's dead, there is no way she can talk." Those were the last words I heard Juliette say as they both walked out with the guard.

"Hey Madeleine, do something; this isn't your destiny. You can't die now!" It was my inner wolf. "Stand up!" It was a powerful voice urging me to fight for my life.

I looked around, and saw a glass bottle close to where I was sitting. I tried to get closer with my feet, but I couldn't. So I threw myself on the floor with the chair, and with my hands tied.

I held the bottle, broke it, and used it to cut the rope off. My hands trembled as I cut the rope off my legs too. Without hesitation, I got to the huge door, but it was locked, and my only chance was the small window at the top, which was open.

I climbed the chair and jumped through the window. I fell hard on the ground. But I didn't stop; I kept running till I got to the tunnel, the one I used to sneak into the council hall.

There was another pathway that was leading outside the pack. I turned back, taking one last look at the place that made my life a living nightmare, and then I ran without looking back.

I kept running, my feet flying over the ground. I didn't know where I was going, but I knew I had to get away. As I rounded a corner, my legs got stuck on a branch, and I fell hard on the ground.

Suddenly, the world spun around me, and I felt weak and dizzy. I stood up to continue running, but my body ached and my vision became blurry. Then I collapsed.

Finally I woke up to the loud sound of tires crunching on gravel. My whole body ached as i was confused to what situation I was in. It wasn't just me; there were other girls here tied up too.

We were tied up at the back of a huge truck, bouncing along a rough road. "Where am I?" Just when I thought I had been free from that horrible pack, I got into another trap.

I was half naked, and I couldn't even remember what had occurred for my clothes to be torn this way. The cut on my face still hurts so bad, and I couldn't imagine this day being the worst day of my life.

The truck finally got to a stop. A giant gate opened before us, and I saw two guards in dark uniforms. "Welcome to the ShadowStrike pack." I was so scared, trying to escape got me into another nightmare.

They brought us down from the truck and untied us. We were led to a tiny room, barely spacious enough to fit all of us. A woman with an angry face walked in and handed us clothes, a simple dress.

"Wear this fast," she yelled. "Work starts immediately. Some of the girls cried out of fear, "You're lucky you now have a roof over your heads and food to eat; you should be grateful, brainless rogues." The woman yelled.

"Work? Rogue? "I'm not a rogue, Ma." I stammered as I spoke, my voice low and weak. "That's what all rogue says," she said smiling. I felt sore all over my body. I haven't even recovered from the torture, and now I'm forced to work.

As I held the dress in my hands, tears streamed down my face. "Am I really a rogue now?" I asked myself. We were taken to a massive building; we got in, and I noticed it was the warriors quarters.

The guards were yelling, "Clean everywhere! The toilets too! Make this place look brand new." We were just a few, and given this much work, it was like a death sentence.

IT We started cleaning as some of the guards constantly harassed me and the girls. They made rude comments, abused us, and treated us like slaves. The thought of escaping creeped in.

"Where will I run too?" I was captured once again in a place I can't even call home. We were finally done with the clean-up, and I was exhausted. My face hurts, and my body does too.

I could feel my hands tremble from tiredness. I made my way back to the tiny room, and we were given a small portion of food to eat. It wasn't enough to restore the energy wasted.

I finally got the time to rest my head, but the moment I closed eyes I noticed the door swung open, and the angry woman, Lady Grace, walked in and quietly woke one of the girls up.

It didn't take long, and the girl was back. Another girl was called upon again, and she came back not too long. That's how it went on till it was my turn. I wondered what they were up to at this hour.

Lady Grace directed me to where I was asked to go. "Behave yourself and don't say a word unless you're asked to."

"Whose room is this, ma?" I asked. "It's the Alpha's room," she replied.

"What does the Alpha want with me? "Shut it; no questions. Now move inside!" I was shocked and confused at the same time, but I took the courage and entered the room.

The room was well furnished and screamed luxury. So I just stood there trembling in fear.

Suddenly, I heard a voice "Move closer" he said. I was terrified to the point where I had to obey each command.

"What's that scar on your face? And why do you stink?" He yelled in disgust. I felt so ashamed of the fact that someone could actually look at me now and be disgusted.

He shouted and called for Lady Grace. She came into the room. "What is the meaning of this? Why is she looking like she just rolled herself in the dirt?" He asked.

"I'm sorry, my lord. She is the last girl from the slaves that came in today." She replied. "You know I like them clean; never make this mistake again."

"Now get the fuck out! Wash her up and bring her back!" He yelled. "Wait..wait what's going on here? I whispered to myself."

Madeleine's POV

I didn't know what was happening yet, but it felt like the ground should open and swallow me. Lady Grace took me back to her room, and I washed up in her bathroom. She gave me scented body oil, which smells sweet. Apparently, the Alpha of ShadowStrike packs likes them young. So she took me back to his room.

"Lay on the bed" he ordered, and I did exactly what he said not wanting to disobey him. He moved closer to me and smelled every inch of my body, and he began taking off my dress roughly. I knew what this was, but I couldn't make a sound because I didn't want my life to end here. He was so rough and aggressive. It's normal for Alpha's family to have other concubines aside from his wife. But he derives pleasure from inflicting pain on his sex slaves, which was a dark ritual.

Finally, he had his way with me. I never imagined losing my virginity like this. I cried to the extent that tears weren't coming out of my eyes anymore. "Come back here tomorrow, same time," he said. I headed for my room, feeling sore. I didn't even have any more strength left in me to talk or cry. I just laid on the floor and slept. Days turned to weeks, and weeks turned to months. I was still trapped here, not just as a slave but as a sex slave too.

After the day of my escape, my inner wolf hasn't spoken to me either. I was lonely and in constant pain. We were assigned to different quarters to clean every day. It was a bright day, and we all moved to where we were asked to clean. I also made a new friend, Camille. She also ran from home, like me.

I took my cleaning tools and started my clean-up, just as I bent down to scrub the floor. I caught a scent. It was sharp, but it felt familiar and comforting. The scent made me feel nauseated and disoriented. Suddenly my mouth and lips became dry, my head ached, my vision became blurry, and I felt dizzy. "Are you alright?" Camille asked. She knelt beside me, her face filled with concern. I gave a weak smile,

"Yes, just a bit dizzy. Must be the dust." Forcing myself up, I ran to the bathroom. My legs trembled, and the strange scent increased like it was getting closer to me. "What is happening to me?" I cried in fear. "Guard the Gates!" It echoed with the sound of people shouting and running everywhere. Camille pushed the bathroom door open. "Run Madeleine! War!"

The ShadowStrike Pack has been attacked. We ran out of the building; there was fire, smoke, and screams like people were being killed. Camille and I managed to run through the chaos, holding hands. We got to a narrow hallway when a giant guard slammed his shield right into us. I felt my head spin, but Camille had it worse. She hit her head on the wall. And she fell down, unconscious.

I was scared, so I moved towards her, shaking her. "Wake up, Camille!" Suddenly, a man stood in front of me, his shadow covering me. I looked up at the smoke-filled air, and I felt my breath seize. A handsome man... His eyes were piercing like fire, and I caught the scent again, the one that triggered my senses earlier.

This time, the scent was stronger. "Was he my mate?" In the middle of a war?" He stared at me for a moment. He walked down to where I was on the ground, close to Camille. He came closer, asked me to kneel, and I obeyed. Suddenly I heard Rue's voice again-my inner wolf. "Mate! Mate! Mate!" She yelled. But this man didn't act like he had seen his mate; he was so calm. But here I was, filled with mixed emotions-nervous, excited, scared, and confused all at the same time. All my senses were alert.

I could barely breathe. "How strong could this guy be to have so much self-control?" I asked myself. Just as he held my face, I felt a strange feeling all over my body. All the injuries I had-even the scar on my face began to heal. I looked straight into his eyes, and I knew he was surprised by what he saw. I myself was confused too. "What was happening to me? Scenting my mate, and now I'm being healed just from a touch?"

"A slave can't be my mate!" He said it with disgust in his voice. "Take both of them," he ordered the guard who hit us with his shield. The war finally ended, and the air was filled with thick smoke and the stench of blood. Apparently, larger packs prey on smaller packs and take over; it was normal. But this attack was different. The ShadowStrike Pack was the one who attacked the Night Walker pack and failed to conquer it. Alpha Xavier of Night Walker has now offered them a deal. Surrender, and there will be no bloodshed. But the Alpha of the ShadowStrike Pack refused the deal.

And now Alpha Xavier came with his force and took over. Alpha Xavier entered his ride; it was a tinted black van. I was surprised when he gestured for me to enter, which I did. A couple of warriors stayed back to guard the place. Sitting beside me was Xavier's beta Dante. His face looked so serious. We drove for a while, and finally we got into a hidden spot in the woods.

We stopped, and some guys opened the leaves that were carved as an entrance. Alpha Xavier got out of the van, his expression unreadable.

"This is where training takes place," Dante said. This is also Alpha Xavier's favorite place; he comes here to clear his head. I frowned. "Why am I here then?" He clearly said, "I can't be his mate."

The whole situation felt a bit scary; I was confused. "I was a slave brought by an Alpha to some training ground to do what exactly?" "He wouldn't even look at me." "What does he want from me?" It is said that when the moon goddess has chosen a mate for you, it's the most important day of your life. But here I was, hopeless and confused.

Xavier didn't even say a word to me, but I felt my heart beat any time I looked at him. He was well built, with broad shoulders and thick silver hair. This man was breathtaking. I didn't want all these things to distract me from the reason I was here, I didn't want to be someone to whom anyone could just move around like a slave that I wasn't. We got into the building, and Dante took me to a room where I could rest in the meantime.

I entered, and this room looked so good. It felt so good to be back in a normal room. I laid on the bed; it was so soft that it sunk me in. Then my stomach grumbled; I was starving. Just as I had the thought of food, I heard a knock on my door.

And it was Dante. "I know you're really hungry, given the fact that today wasn't the best day." "Yes, thank you," I replied. "Enjoy," he smiled and left. I was excited because it was my favorite. I haven't had good food in such a long time. It was mashed potatoes with gravy and grilled turkey. For the first time in a long time, my stomach was full, and I was satisfied.

I felt dirty, so I went into the bathroom and showered. Everything in the place felt good. I wasn't scared any more; I felt relaxed and safe. After all, I was with my mate, who was chosen by the moon goddess. "The moon goddess doesn't make mistakes, right?" Feeling exhausted and tired, I decided to rest. It was already evening, and the place was dark. I had gotten enough rest, so I decided to leave my room a bit and walk around.

I haven't left my room in days, and I felt choked up. I got out of the building, and everywhere was empty; there was not a single soul outside. Just as I walked around I caught Xavier's scent. I followed the scent, and I ended up in a cabin built just like a small house. I entered, and I saw Xavier. I moved closer and noticed he was kneeling down. Beside him was a large, hairy dog, and Xavier rubbed on the dog's body.

I'm unsure if I should say anything. "Hey," I said softly. "Come closer if you wish to speak to me," he said. When I got closer to him, I felt my heart beat fast. "Is this what being close to your mate feels like?" "Can I touch him?" I said it softly.

"That's if you aren't scared of dogs," he said. I didn't know what to say next because Xavier looks like someone who doesn't say much. "My friend Camille, how is she?"

"She's being taken care of," he said with a low tone. Just then, couldn't help but know why he brought me here. "What do you want from me?"