Bound By Fate: The Slave Omega's Dilemma.

Chapter 1 : BREAKING FREE

IRIS

I sprang out of bed the moment I felt cold liquid pouring onto my body. My eyes locked with those of Luna Caroline, my master, the one who bought me and brought me back to this pack.

Her eyes were terrifying, scaring the hell out of me.

I quickly knelt down and bowed my head in obeisance, trying to soften her anger. "Good morning, ma'am!"

Raising my head to look at her, I received a thunder slap across my face. Instantly, tears pricked my eyes and threatened to fall, but I gulped them down like a pill. They must not come out. I must not show my weakness to her.

"I'm so sorry, ma'am. Please spare me."

This was her way of waking me up every morning if she got up before me. Her way of reminding me that she brought me here as a slave and maid rather than as a family member who could sleep peacefully without being disturbed.

"Don't let this happen again, Iris. I won't hesitate to throw you out like an animal," she uttered her usual words. With a sinister smirk, her gaze lingered on my body as if she were looking for something. And then, her gaze finally landed on the dress I was putting on.

"Don't forget to take off this gown you're wearing and put on the dress I got for you the other day."

Oh, did I forget to tell you how she also monitors my clothing and tells me what to wear? I totally understand her reason for doing that.

She had caught me countless times alone with her husband, the Alpha of the Crescent Moon Pack, who always found a way to harass me. But the Moon Goddess always saved me from his evil acts, either by sending her or his son, Cole, to interrupt the scenes.

Obeying her words like the slave I was, I pulled off the gown she had warned me about and put on the baggy clothes she had bought for me. Always.

I sailed out of my room to do the morning chores, hoping Alpha Carson wouldn't see me or that we wouldn't bump into each other.

On my way, I saw Cole, the Alpha's son, and we exchanged pleasantries. Cole was the only one nice to me here, although he had the same intentions as his father. However, Cole's were not as obvious. Cole was in love with me, while Carson, his father, just lusted after my body.

I couldn't blame them, though. I mean, I have the body: big breasts, curvy hips, and a shapely ass. Sometimes I ponder if I'm truly eighteen to be blessed with this mature body. Someone who doesn't know me could mistake me for being in my twenties.

Aside from being blessed with a bosomy body, I'm also beautiful. And I can proudly say I'm the most beautiful girl in the pack. Suitors would have come my way if I weren't a slave. Perhaps I would have seen my mate if I were somebody.

Who would get mated to someone like me? A slave within the Crescent Moon Pack, subject to the rule of Alpha Carson.

I was once a destitute rogue wolf, an outcast abandoned without a home. I was wandering around the city when Luna Caroline discovered me and brought me into the Crescent Moon Pack, but not as an equal-rather as a slave.

Since then, I've dedicated my life to serving them with all forms of loyalty. I've been serving them ever since I was just ten years old. I've been serving them for the past seven years, enduring all the pain and torture they gave me.

But then, that suffering and maltreatment will end today. I finally turned eighteen, but the question is,would they let me leave?

According to what I heard, in other packs a slave Omega is allowed to leave the pack when they reach a certain age or under specific circumstances. This is seen as a rite of passage, and they're free to start up their own life, find a new pack, or live as a lone wolf.

Here in the crescent moon pack , it was different. They wouldn't keep to the rules. They wouldn't let me leave here freely of my own will.

And of course, I will have to escape tonight without their permission. Without their consent.

But the question is, where will I go? Will other packs accept me as their member?

Perhaps it'll be better if I could find my mate tonight.

I giggled at the thought of this, my face lighting up with smiles and overwhelmed with happiness. I loved this feeling.

I finished my chores after setting the family dinner. I went to Caroline's room and called her attention to the already served food, including Cole, who thanked me and came out for dinner.

Now the only person left was Alpha Carson. I have to inform him that dinner was served.

The slight smile on my face suddenly faded away, and a spirit of fear ran through my body the moment I knocked on his door, my hands shaking. "Oh, Moon Goddess!" I sighed deeply.

"Come in!" His croaky voice echoed in, making me tremble more.

"Th...the dinner is served," I stuttered, with sweat running down my face. My heart beat fast as I prayed he would just let me go.

"I know, Iris. Come inside, or didn't you hear that part?"

Right then, I froze, my heart leaving my chest. "Oh, Moon Goddess, I can't do this." I clutched my hands together, walking around while still contemplating whether I should go in or just run away now that I had the chance.

"Go inside, Iris. If you try escaping now, you'll be caught. Let's hear what he has to say."

A soft, gentle voice spoke to me from nowhere in particular, and I turned back, trying to detect whose voice I just heard.

"Hi, Iris! I'm your wolf, Arister. I'm inside you."

The soft gentle voice rasped in again, and that was when I realized who it was. My wolf!!! My wolf had finally bloomed after two years of my first shift.

I won't be alone anymore. I won't feel lonely anymore because my wolf will be here to guide me. influence my emotions, and encourage me to act instead of holding back.

"Don't show him you're scared. challenge him this time, you're no longer the slave they wanted or knew, not anymore."

My wolf advised, giving me a beacon of hope and confidence.

I let out a deep breath, trying to calm myself down. I shouldn't face him looking scared, like my wolf said.

Finally, I opened the door and slid it back slowly

When I got inside the room, he wasn't there. Could it be he's hiding?

" Alpha Carson. What do you want?" My voice roared out with great intensity and command.

"How are you doing, Iris?" His voice freaked me out the moment I realised he was standing behind me. I didn't spot him when I entered.

"You would have lived a normal life other than being a slave and maid if you had obeyed my commands and instructions, Iris," he bellowed with rage, his hands reaching for my hair, , which I brushed off with disdain.

"Yes, I am a maid, but I am still a pack member. Please show me some respect. You don't want me to report this to Luna, right?"

Over the years I've been here, Carson had bullied me lots of times and tried to harass me countless times, which I have been keeping quiet about and acting all foolish, but not today.

I won't entertain that same behaviour. Not on my birthday. Not when I have fully become an adult. My wolf made me realise who I was. She made me realise even as a slave Omega, I need to stand up for myself.

He pulled me by my hair, dragging me when he could no longer stand my behaviour.

"Do something, Iris. You shouldn't let him have his way around you. Not anymore," my wolf voiced out in anger, thereby giving me more audacity.

Please stop! I say STOP!" I slapped him in the face, arranging my messy hair, which had been scattered by him.

For the first time, I saw fear in his eyes. His countenance showed disappointment and disbelief. I could tell he was shocked by my actions. Of course, he didn't think the slave he had been controlling all these years could wake up one day and challenge him.

I loved this. I loved the expression on his face. I loved the fact that I was able to challenge him for the first time. It felt so good knowing that his ego was down.

"I am not your slave. You don't get to treat me like this just because I am serving in your house! It's Luna who brought me here, not you, Alpha Carson!"

"I'll make sure I kill you today, Iris. Just watch." I trembled in fear the moment I heard the unpleasant words coming from his mouth. And then he goes, probably looking for something he could use on me.

"Anyone there?! Please help me!!" I realised I had to call for help because there was no way I could fight this man on my own.

And he might end up beating me to death just like he had claimed.

He successfully found what he was looking for as he walked towards me and raised something up. It was a big fat wire.

I gasped in fear at the sight of this.

And just as he was about to use the wire on me, the sound of the opening door interrupted, and there, behold, Caroline, his wife, who must have heard the sound of my voice.

"Get out, Iris. Get out now!!" Luna Caroline screeched out, and I could feel her anger in her voice, her eyes flaring with rage, her hatred towards me evident in how much she hated to see me in the same room with her mate.

Without a word, I quickly walked out of their sight, feeling remorseful for my actions. Maybe I shouldn't have gone too far. Maybe I shouldn't have let my emotions get the best of me.

What would become of me if Luna chose to punish me right now? With tears running down my face that refused to stop,

I rushed to my room and started crying.

Letting out those tears drop falling from my eyes like a raindrop. Those tears that have been holding for some time now, it's time to cry out my heart like a newborn baby who's been starving of his mother's breast.

Maybe that will make me feel better.

*****

The anticipation of the clock clicking (8pm) filled me up with anxiety and anxiety.

Finally!! It was the time. The time for me to leave this place .

Throughout the entire day, I had locked myself in my room and refused to open the door despite the numerous knocks and shouts from Alpha Carson, who has threatened to kill me once the "MATING BALL" is over.

Today was the MATING BALL. A social gathering where unmated wolves come

together with the hope of finding their destined mates.

I will use that opportunity to escape out of their sight tonight and far away.

Chapter 2: MATE

IRIS

Waves of excitement ran over my body as I began to hear the footsteps and sounds of them walking away one by one.

Alpha Carson and Caroline had left for the mating ball, which was organised by them.

But I was still worried about one person who hadn't left: Cole. He was still in the house; I could feel it. I knew he wouldn't have gone without hearing from me. And that's to tell you how much he cared about me.

After a few seconds, I heard footsteps approaching, and I quickly detected them as Cole's by the sound. "Iris, are you there?" Just as I had thought, he was still around.

"My father is gone now, so you can open your door and come outside. Don't forget to come to the mating ball; who knows, you could find your mate."

He advised and retreated back, sensing that I had no plans to respond to him. Since he had been standing there for a few seconds before turning away, I felt relieved the moment I heard the sound of the living room door being shut. "He's gone, Iris. Now this is the best time to leave." My wolf spoke with excitement.

I picked up the only dress I considered 'good' and put it on. It was a single tight-body cum gown that brought out my curvy hips and bust.

However, this dress was too revealing, especially the bust part, which could draw people's attention. Luckily, I had a small jacket I could wear to cover it.

I sat on the ground, closed my eyes, and said a few prayers. Perhaps I would be free forever if the moon goddess would give me my mate tonight. And, of course, I would have somewhere to stay instead of wandering around without a place to lay my head on this night before finding a permanent place.

Gradually, I opened the door and made my way to the settings room with a slow pace, then halted my footsteps to see if someone was coming, but fortunately, no one was.

It seemed like the universe was on my side tonight. Finally, I was out of the Alpha House.

I let out a breath of relaxation as I continued walking away from the Alpha House.

The mating ball was just two metres away from where I was. Halting my movements, I turned to face where the mating ball was being held, and I could see lots of people chatting, dancing, and whispering to each other with the sound of music playing.

A shiver ran down my spine the moment my eyes locked onto Alpha Carson's. I quickly ran away before he could realise it was me, which I doubted. My mind finally came down when I ran out of the Crescent Moon Pack.

I was currently at the scratch trees, which marked the end of the Crescent Moon Pack border. It wouldn't be long before Alpha Carson traced my scent and found me.

That is, if he still wants to punish me over what happened earlier because he had no right to disrupt my movements

I would have been able to hide my scent from him if I had the ability, but no, I didn't know how to do so. I'm a weak wolf, according to what people say.

The only way I could mask my scent from being tracked easily was by disrupting my scent trails in the river, which was far away from here. But nevertheless, I wouldn't let him catch me. I'll keep running.

I had been running around this forest for like twenty minutes now, with no direction or destination.

I didn't even know where I was going. I just wished to stumble upon a pack that could take me in, so I could stay there tonight before making my way out tomorrow morning.

My leg was hurt from the grasses that had wounded me and given me a few scratches. I was tired and needed to rest; otherwise, I could pass out at any moment.

I sat down on top of a tree root on the ground, still being vigilant to avoid being caught.

The atmosphere was cold, with an eerie sound of animals and different creatures settling in. Everywhere was bright as a reflection of the ray of sun coming directly from the full moon.

A yawn escaped my mouth as I stretched my hands together, my stomach growling, signalling it was hungry and needed to be fed.

"This isn't the time to be hungry, so stop making those stupid sounds!" I yelled in anger, talking to my stomach as if it were a person.

Of course, I should advise it because being hungry was the least of my worries right now. I needed to face the important things right in front of me and handle them. I yawned again, but this time, I used my palm to cover my mouth. And there it went again, with my stomach rumbling each time I yawned.

"This is frustrating; stop already!" I pouted like a mad woman who was always talking to herself.

Suddenly, I heard a sound - the rustling of leaves - leaving me in shock as I quickly moved away from where I was sitting, only to bump into someone.

It was Cole. I freaked out instantly, holding my chest at the sight of him. How creepy of him to find me here! "What are you doing out here?"

I questioned with a trembling voice and legs. "You should ask me the same question, Iris. What are you doing out here?" He questioned with great intensity.

I felt his hands hovering around my waist and quickly pushed him away, leaning backward. "Did your father send you after me since he couldn't chase me?"

I realised his father must have sent him after me, judging by his behaviour and attitude right now. "Why are you acting like this, Iris?! You're not a child anymore, so you should understand how things work," he bellowed at me with a deadly tone, which scared me more and made me wonder how I didn't see this other side of him before.

He gripped me by the hands and pressed me toward the tree in front of me.

" This isn't about my father, but you, you should have told me you'll be leaving today."

"You should have known how badly I wanted you, Iris. I was just waiting for the perfect time, and here it goes." I couldn't understand what he meant. He seemed to be spitting rubbish out of his mouth.

"Let go of me first, Cole; I believe we can talk this out peacefully without being aggressive," I suggested, trying to calm him down, but he wouldn't listen.

His eyes were now on my neck, pressing me slowly as I felt his warm breath over my face. And I said to myself, "It's time I make a move before it's too late."

Even though I couldn't see his face clearly due to the dark, I could feel his head movements, coming closer to my face as if he wanted to kiss me, but I turned my head away. "!!!"

A sound echoed through the air, and I tried to comprehend what had just happened, only to feel a pain on my cheeks. That was when I realised he had slapped me.

How dare he?!

"You slapped me, Cole? Cole, you dared lay your hands on me?" I questioned with a fainter voice, my eyes pricking out with tears. I couldn't hold it; I just had to let it out.

Perhaps it's okay for one to cry. Perhaps it's okay for one to break down sometimes and stop acting all strong. Cole forcefully found his way to my jacket and pulled it off; he gripped my top tank and tore it. I didn't know what he was planning, but if I let him have his way with me, this wouldn't end here.

"I'm begging you, Cole, please don't do this to me. Stop whatever you're planning now." I yelled out, my cries echoing through the forest as I watched him trying to kiss me, I closed my eyes when I couldn't bear to watch any longer

For over ten seconds, it was silent. It felt so strange that he hadn't kissed me because I didn't feel his lips on mine.

The next thing I sensed was a strange scent. An alluring fragrance of beacon. It smelled like strawberry. The scent filled my nostrils so intensely that I had to open my eyes. my gaze locked with someone. A man, even in the dark I could see how tall he is, with a muscular body. My wolf giggled at the sight of him, my body reacting to his present.

"Mate!!!" My wolf screamed out in excitement.

Chapter 3: REJECTED AND ACCEPTED

CHARLES

Right in my presence, my father declared his intention for the next Alpha position.

He made a rule that whoever found his mate first, between me and my brother would be the next Alpha and the coronation will take place in five months as long as one of us found our mate.

Now I must say that's one of the most difficult tasks my father has given us. The first challenge he gave us was a war challenge to determine our strength and knowledge of handling things. At the end, I came out first and now this?

What if my junior brother found his mate before me? I'm twenty_two years old and I haven't found my mate yet. Sometimes I just feel like I have been cursed. Most people find their mate at the age of sixteen and eighteen , and here I am, over twenty.

Throughout the entire day, I was occupied with lots of thoughts and when the dusk was setting in, I decided to go for a walk. To cool my head before returning to the pack.

The moment I stepped into the forest, I began to perceive this alluring fragrance. It reached a point, where I had to stop to determine the direction of the scent.

Not quite long, I heard the scream of a female, which seemed to be coming from my left hand side. I quickly make a sharp turn and head towards that direction.

The scent I had perceived earlier seems to be coming from that direction because the more I take a step forward, the more my nostrils get filled up with this strawberry fragrance of this person.

"You have to run. Seems like whoever it is ,is our mate, " My wolf urged me and at the end, I ended up running to this person that was in danger.

And there she was,, my mate being accosted by a man who was pushing himself on her.

Instantly, my wolf boiled in anger. I felt my eyes changing to that red colour I feared. I ran towards him with great agility and smacked him over with my leg.

"Our mate!!" My wolf screamed out excitedly on seeing her. While looking at her, I spotted her gown which had been torn.

"Did he do This to you?" I questioned while wearing my jacket to cover.

She was looking all innocent and her eyes seemed to have been swallowed. Maybe from too much tears.

Glancing at her again, she looked familiar. Like someone I had seen somewhere.

"Come with me iris. It's late already. You can't just entertain a stranger that just came out of nowhere and be acting like your mate."

The guy who I had smacked down earlier, uttered. "IRIS!!" So her name is iris.

It finally occurs to me where I have seen her. I saw her the other day when I went to the crescent moon pack. She was a slave Omega in the crescent pack.

I was disappointed with her status. An omega?! How the hell could the moon goddess pair me with someone of a low rank?"

I backed away from her, unable to stand it.

"You can't just reject her at this point. She's our mate Charles. You need to accept her." My wolf advised.

"But can't you see her?" She's an omega. What would people think of me when they find out I got mated to a slave omega ?"

I retorted back at my wolf with a roar.

IRIS

I suddenly caught a cold when I saw him,

Shivering at his sight and the moment he touched me.

Even in the dim atmosphere, I could describe his stature. He's tall, probably over six feet,with a muscular body. His chest was broad, with short grey hair and ice hazel eyes that pierce deep into mine at the moment.

His touch on my skin made me hotter and feel better. My breast hardened as my panties soaked with some dirty thoughts running through my head.

And then, he was looking at me. His eyes roamed over my shallow bust, which he covered by draping his jacket over me.

His eyes were one of the cutest things I had ever seen. His present filled my nostrils, making me crave his touch, and when Cole called me by my name, he drifted away with a disappointed look, bewildered by me.

It was as if he knew me or had seen me before, which would be a bad thing if he really did know me.

My heart shattered at the thought of this. What if he rejects me? What if he doesn't want to get mated to someone like me?

I have been waiting for this opportunity and I can't have it destroyed right now. A groan escaped my mouth as I covered it immediately before it would pull his attention.

I wouldn't want him to know I'm about to cry over the rejection he's about to give me.

Sighting his movement, Cole leaned closer to my mate and held his hand.

"Where do you think you're going?" Cole questioned as he halted his footsteps and turned to look at him, while Cole gaze was fixed on mine.

*You see, iris, I told you this, didn't I? I told you no one will accept you the way you are. You're a nobody. You're a slave Omega, an outcast wolf who was abandoned by her own parents and was taken to the crescent moon pack out of pity. "

Tears flowed freely from my eyes as I tried to comprehend what was happening. My heart was pounding in my chest. My breath came so fast and loud that it could be Heard. I was gasping for air, Wishing this day wouldn't come.

I know I'm all that he called me, but he doesn't have to remind me of it.

"And of course, I ran to you when I heard you were leaving, offering you a chance you can never have. An opportunity for you to have someone in your life so you won't have to be alone forever because I know no one will accept you the way you are."

"Stop it ,Cole. You don't get to remind me of that! I bellowed at him as I wailed on the ground,my strength failing me. And any moment from now,I could pass out because I'm losing my sanity slowly and I won't be able to take it, if my mate rejected me.

"Give me your hands, Iris. and Let's get away from here. You deserve to be with someone that loves you."

Raising my head to look at him, I saw his hands stretch towards me. His eyes were filled with anticipation of my hands to reciprocate his.

Getting annoyed by his actions and behaviour, I stood up and slapped him hard across the face.

"Now this is the last disrespect and tolerance I will ever take from you."

I rasped at him with confidence this time. After realising that everything else has a reason, I don't need to cry if I get rejected by my mate who is currently looking at me with sympathy.

"Come with me, Iris!!" Cole grabbed my hand abusively like his father, and started dragging me.

"Let go off my mate!!!" a voice rasped in and on turning back , I saw it was him. My wolf giggled in excitement on hearing his voice.

"And what will you do if I don't let......?"

Before he could finish his statement, Cole received a punch on his Face and a blow to his stomach. Making me flush in surprise.

"I despite people that poke their noses in someone's business. I didn't even ask for your explanation to begin with!! Or your opinion about my mate.

He screeched at Cole with an Alpha voice that holds so much power and authority

"Now let's this be the last time I'll hear that you accost her Again." he rasped in at him again, his voice as powerful as a thunder, sending shivers to my spine.

A smile crept through my lips the moment Cole ran away in fear.

"Thank you so much for your help. I really appreciate it." I thanked him with a smile, my body shivering before him. I caught his eyes on mine and looked away

Feeling the tension between us, I was tense and feeling awkward at the moment, so I turned to walk away, but felt his hands touching mine and he pulled me closer to him within a seconds, our bodies embracing each other.

My heart beat so loudly that I could hardly breathe. I was burning with desire for him. Burning inside as our bodies collide , which makes me feel calm and safe around Him. . My wolf surrendered in his broad chests, our eyes rotating on each other.

I breathed slowly as he smiled at me and petted my hair, I quaked at his touch over my hair. The silence between us was killing me.

I could faint from any movement from now on, so I pulled away when I could no longer handle the tension and heat of me being around him.

"Where have you been all those while? I have been looking for you? My dear mate."

Those were the last words I heard before fainting. Maybe because it felt like a dream. Perhaps I never had anyone stand up for me in a way he did today.

He was the Very fast person to stand up for me and accept me for who I am.

The very first person to call me mate.