CURSED TO BE QUEEN.

Chapter 1

CALIANA'S POV

The creaking sound of my door opening made my eyes shoot open. I heaved a small sigh, slowly reaching for my bedside lamp.

My heart raced like it was part of a marathon, as muffled steps approached my bed. That familiar pine scent filled my nostrils and my stomach churned in discomfort.

I flickered the switch on and jolted out of my bed. My stepbrother paused on his track, frozen as if he had just been caught doing the unthinkable.

"Vince!!! Uh! What are you doing here so late at night? Do you need something?" I asked, backing away from him.

"Hi! Urm. I apologize for disrupting your sleep, it's midnight and I am not supposed to be here...

"Y–Yes! You are not supposed to be here." I drew on those words, making it known that his presence made me super uncomfortable.

Vince remained quiet as if thinking of his next line, my eyes drifted to the wall clock and it clearly showed 2 am. My stepmother would be fast asleep, I guess that's why he is here at such an unruly hour.

"Caliana. Why do you look so tense, I promise I am not here to harm you." Vince took a step forward and I backed away immediately.

"It's inappropriate to be in my room by this time of the night. Please leave, whatever you need, I will help you out with it tomorrow." I said hoping he would leave without causing a ruckus.

"Fine," Vince said, his lips stretching into a smirk.

Everything was off about that smirk, yet I didn't realize what his plans were until he bolted my door lock and slipped the key into his pocket.

"W–Why did you do that?" I stuttered, fear crawling up my skin like a wide animal.

This cannot be happening, it has to be a very bad dream, I wiped my wet palms on my flimsy nightgown and thought of a possible escape route.

I live in a duplex and right now I am regretting it. My room was on the top floor, and if I tried to get out the window, I might break a leg.

Fuck! I can't even defend myself, I don't have my wolf yet, it just keeps getting worse.

Oh moon Goddess please if you are up there, help me.

"Get out of my room Vince, please just go." I clasped my hand, tears blurring my vision.

"Oh come on Caliana, you are my sister. Step–sister and I would never hurt you. Let's not beat around the bush, okay? Give me what I want and I will be out of here even before you know it."

Vince sank into my bed, wearing a confident smile on his face. "Come on, let's get this over with." He beckoned on me but I didn't move an inch.

Escaping looked so slim, but I wasn't going to give up that easily. With a racing heart and a foggy mind, I dashed for the door and pulled hard on it, Nothing.

It didn't open, I tried harder but it still didn't open, my heart sank in my stomach, and tears streamed down my face. I kept pulling and pulling ignoring Vince who laughed and made a mockery of my attempt.

It made me feel weak, I had never felt this weak in my 17 years of living. I banged on the wooden door, screaming at the top of my voice." HELP!!! Somebody help me please, anyone at all, please, stepmother."

Vince's laughter increased and my hope diminished, there was no one out there, no one to save me. Tears streamed down my face as I slumped down in defeat.

Vince got up from my bed, taking slow strides toward me, I coiled up to the door tightly wrapping my hands around my legs, scared of what he would do to me.

His tall and broad figure towered over me like a palm tree, I felt small and timid under his stare.

"Oh little sis, are you crying? Why cry when big brother is here for you? I will be in and out in a jiffy, now wipe those precious tears." Anger welled up inside me as Vince tried to brush my tears off, my blood boiled in fury, that I didn't realize I had grabbed his hand and bitten deep into it.

I thought it was my imagination, but his loud groan said otherwise." Arrh! You fucking bitch." He snatched his hand from my grip and collided with the other to my face.

My cheek stung so bad, I let out a whimper, I spat out the blood that formed in my mouth and glared hard at Vince who was nurturing his bleeding hand.

I felt content to see him in pain but dreaded what he would do to me after this.

"You are such a fool, you ruined it all, I wanted to go easy on you but not anymore." Vince roughly pulled me up and tossed me on my bed, I hit my head hard on the headrest and coiled up in pain.

I grabbed my banging head trying to relieve myself of the pain, but Vince didn't give me a chance.

He pounced on me and captured my hands, pinning them above my head. I struggled to get out of his strong grip but I only angered him.

Another ear-deafening slap landed on my face." Please!" I cried out helplessly.

Vince tore my nightgown rendering me naked with just my panties on, his eyes glimmered with lust, as he stared at my exposed boobs.

Shame washed through my entire being, I wished I could shut my mind off, I tried to but the feel of his mouth on my nipple snapped me back to reality.

I couldn't let this happen, my flesh had given up, but my spirit was strong and unwilling to let him succeed.

I couldn't comprehend what happened next but I suddenly lost control, it felt like something was drawing my mind back, I blinked repeatedly trying to fight off whatever was getting access to my mind, then it felt like I was looking out of someone else's eyes, I was no longer in control of my body.

"GET OFF HER!!!" A loud unknown voice erupted from me, but it wasn't me, it was someone else.

Realization hit me hard and tears streamed down my face. I finally had my wolf and she came to save me.

The shock on Vince's face was one in a million, he crawled away from me and fell off my bed, backing away like I was a monster.

Then I noticed my White fur and really large paws. I stood taller than my five foot one inch, so tall I was almost reaching the ceiling.

Now it was my turn to pounce on a frightened Vince, my wolf growled and snarled at him. I could feel her anger and it was enough to tear Vince into pieces that moment, but I was no murderer and neither will my wolf be.

This was my first shift, and the bond was new to me, but I had to calm her down.

" Please let him go." There was silence and only Vince's whimpers could be heard, then she backed away, and Vince used that as a means to run out of my room, he had almost forgotten he locked the door.

The keys trembled in his hands as he opened the door, he ran out the moment the door bolted open.

Alone in my room, I slumped to the ground tired, my eyes grew heavy and closed on their own accord, darkness followed.

THE NEXT DAY

I woke up to the blaring sound of my alarm clock, I groaned at my stiff neck and wondered why my bed was so hard.

My blurred vision cleared up and came in contact with the hard wooden floor I laid on.

"The hell?" I slowly stood up trying to recollect my memories, I also noticed I was naked.

How I ended up on the floor naked, was a lingering question with no answer. I got up and approached my bed, turning off my alarm. I stared at my bed in a complete mess, my nightgown laid next to it, torn in two pieces.

"Hey!" I heard an unknown voice and stared around but found no one.

"Up here silly, I am in your mind." The voice said and my heart skipped a beat.

Memories of last night flashed into my mind and I recalled all that happened, from Vince trying to rape me to my wolf saving me.

My Wolf!

"You are my wolf?" I said more like a question.

"Yes. I am Alexa and you are?" My Wolf asked and my stomach churned.

"I–I am Caliana. T–Thank you for last night Alexa, I am grateful." I breathed a sigh and sat on my bed.

"We are a team, and it's nothing to thank me for, your cry for help awakened me earlier than normal, and I am glad I came in at the right time," Alexa said, tears of joy streamed down my cheeks. I felt so happy ,it came out as tears.

"Thank you again!" I said but got no response, I could feel her contentment, but she had slipped to the back of my mind.

I took out a robe to cover up my body and cleared up my room, I made my bed and took out an outfit for the day.

I had a quick bath and changed into a black halter dress, styled my hair in a bun, took out my only pair of sandals, putting them on. I took my phone, and dashed out of my room.

After what happened last night, I didn't want to see the demonic face of my Stepmom and brother, I am sure he wouldn't want to see me too.

I arrived at the stairs and paused on my track, the sight of two hefty-looking men dressed in black casual attires was alarming.

I hid behind the stair rails and watched underneath as one of the men spoke with my stepmother. Their scents were unfamiliar and foreign to me, they looked elegant and clean, bold and greatly built like warriors, obviously not from here. I could only see their side faces, but their voices were loud and clear.

"Beta Jamal wants her today, that's why we are here, all transactions have already been made, we are only here to carry out orders and that is to bring the lady with us." The strange man said to my stepmother, his voice hard and stern.

"There's nothing to be worried about, She's intact and ready to leave anytime you wish." My stepmother replied.

Who were they talking about? What transaction? And what lady were they asked to bring? I tried to put everything in one piece and it only came to one conclusion.

They were talking about me, my stepmother had just sold me to strangers. I gasped as my bottom lip started to quiver.

My knees felt like squishy sponges as I fled back to my room, closing the door behind me.

I sucked in sharp breaths and did the first thing that came into my mind.

Call my best friend.

I dialed her line and she picked up after the first few rings. " Hi, Ana!" She squealed in her cheerful voice.

"Levy!" I sobbed. " I THINK I HAVE BEEN SOLD."

EDWARDS POV

I paced about in my office, waiting for my brother's arrival, the news I heard that morning was enough to ruin my mood completely.

The door opened and Jamal walked in, he had a smile on his face which only fueled my anger.

"What is this?" I asked not sparing him a second.

"Look I know you are furious, but if you can spare me a minute, I will give you the details." He took a seat on the leather chair, spinning around like a child. Of course, he is a child, why else will he buy me a fucking Luna.

"Start talking." I walked back to my chair and sat down, waiting for a reasonable excuse for his silly action.

"The council and elders suggested you get a chosen mate before they would give their approval. Edward you know we need those lands to extend our territories, we have been the largest, strongest, and most feared pack for generations, and to keep that reputation and glory, I thought of extending the pack, as you Beta, and brother I think I have the right to care for this pack as much as you do."

"At the expense of what ?" I asked, banging the table.

"I am sorry, okay, but the deed has already been done and besides you had no plans of picking a mate, so I got one for you. Edward, you have to let go of the past and focus on the future, this lady is for the future of the pack and nothing else, I advise you not to make a fuse out of it." I glared hard at Jamal but kept mute.

He was right, the future of the pack mattered more than my past, I had no interest in women anymore, and I bet I would do fine in ignoring this one as well.

"Who is she?" My hands subconsciously drummed on my desk.

"Caliana Knight, she's an orphan and almost 18," Jamal said and paused. I was expecting more than what he said but when the silence drew longer I figured out, that was it.

"Wait, that's it?" I asked my brows furrowed.

"Urm! Is there supposed to be more?" A glare from me shut him up immediately.

"You know nothing about this lady and you bought her, are you fucking with me right now, or it's some dumb prank of your's," I growled abruptly getting up from my chair.

Jamal got up as well, backing away from my desk, he could feel my anger and he knew better than anyone what I could do when angry.

"Edward trafficking is illegal, but I was desperate, I needed to find you a mate as soon as possible so I soughted help from an old friend and he told me about this woman, I apologize for the inconvenience but I did it for you, I promise to get all the information you need when she gets here."

I ignored him and stormed out of my office, he successfully ruined my mood even more and I couldn't tolerate his annoying face any longer.

I returned to the pack house and took the elevator to my room, I got there and met Candace approaching from the stairs.

"Alpha Edward!" She yelled and hurriedly came up to me, bowing as a gesture of respect.

I groaned inwardly." What is it, Candace?"

"Sorry you seem to be in a rush, I could just come back." She made to leave but I stopped her.

Her cleavages were exposed in the body con dress she wore, and her white thighs were enticing, maybe I needed a cool-off to get Jamal and his stupid action out of my mind.

"Let's go." I pushed the door open and got into my room, Candace followed suit.

I closed the door and unbuttoned my shirt." Strip." I ordered.

She swiftly took off her dress and underwear, standing naked before me.

"Get on the bed." I gritted out, annoyed that I had to give her the littlest of details.

She blushed like fool and got on my bed, laying on her face, her ass pointed at me and I could only roll my eyes, how women disgusted me.

I joined her and unbuckled my belt, I raised her ass to my view and brought out my dick, shoving it into her pussy without warning.

"Oh my Goodness!" She yelped but I cared less.

I just did my business with her behind, slamming her as hard as I could, memories of the past flashed into my head, but I shut them out immediately.

Angered that I was still able to think about her, blinded by anger my pace increased and I ignored the fact that I was only inflicting pain on Candace.

My mind was occupied, there was no sensation, no pleasure, nothing, just a loose woman screaming under me.

For 30 minutes straight I didn't switch position, Candace had weakened out and was only whimpering, I didn't care, until I reached a climax, she wasn't going to leave.

Out of the blues, a fresh floral aroma mixed with vanilla and strawberry filled my nostrils, it soothed my tense shoulders and cleared my mind, the scent was enticing and aromatic, most especially pungent to my nose, it wasn't Candace so where was it coming from.

The scent made my being tingle and my dick swelled, I was finally having a climax. I increased my pace waiting for the right moment to slip my dick out of Candace when the door opened and my Wolf, Stark, yelled." MATE!"

CALIANA'S POV

I walked out of my house, tears welling up in my eyes, Levy was right next to me, she held my hand and comforted me as we strolled towards the strange men's car.

Truly I had been sold to these men, but that wasn't all, they were sent by their Alpha from Golden Stone pack to purchase me and my stepmother didn't waste a second to agree to it, she had plans of getting rid of me all these while, that was why Vince tried to rape me last night, because that was the only chance he would ever get.

The deal had been finalized and there was no turning back. I agreed to go with them if only Levy could escort me, as my best friend and only family.

Surprisingly they accepted my request and now I was leaving. I didn't fail to see the happiness on my stepmother's face. She was glad about my departure. Right there and then, all I had for her was nothing but hatred, and the same for Vince, they can all just go to hell, I don't care anymore.

Levy and I entered the waiting car and it sped off seconds later, now I was heading to a foreign place with no idea what awaits me.

The drive lasted for an hour and forty minutes, my ass had begun to ache from sitting for so long. We already crossed the border, and we're now in the Golden Stone pack.

Despite my predicament, I couldn't ignore the beauty that shone before my eyes, the magnificent buildings, overly large forest, and a lot of other large buildings came into view. I had heard about this pack's magnificence, but now I saw it with my own eyes, and it was extremely beautiful, nothing like I imagined.

I glanced at Levy and she was also Mesmerized, who wouldn't be, our mouths dropped open at the sight of a large Golden statue of a wolf, who must be the founder of the pack.

"Did you see that Ana?" Levy stared back at the statue as the car drove past it.

"That was so beautiful," I replied, staring at the statue as it disappeared out of sight.

A couple of minutes later, we arrived at a palace-like structure, the Golden Stone Pack House was written boldly on the walls.

There was a large gate up front, and three security guards stood there, they stopped the car asking for a pass card, and the man driving the car took it out and showed it to them, with a nod the gate opened up for us to enter.

The city was beautiful, but the pack house, beautiful was an understatement, it even had a waterfall just right in the middle, that was also made of Gold.

Five large palace-like buildings stood tall and strong, but the one in between looked larger.

I was so engrossed that I didn't notice the car had stopped, Levy had to nudge me to get me out of my admiration.

I got out after her. The men from earlier approached us. "It's time for your friend to leave." The man said indifferently.

My heart skipped a beat and my fear which I thought was gone, returned.

"B–But she just got here, please don't take her away from me." I pleaded with the men but their expression remained stoic.

"We have done the best we could, nothing further can be done, so please let us do our jobs."

I tried to protest but Levy stopped me, she shook her head and pulled me into a heartwarming hug whispering into my ears."It's all going to be okay, I promise to come back as soon as I get the chance."

Tears streamed down my face, scared to let her go, I sobbed on her shoulder, Levy disengaged and wiped my tears, she was crying too.

"Now's not the time to cry Ana, be the bold and brave girl you have always been, I will be back I promise, till then just remember that I will always be here for you. I will call you when I get home, I love you bestie." Levy's words soothed me and gave me the courage to let her go.

"I love you more," I whispered, releasing my grip on her.

Backing away, Levy waved at me and so did I. She kept waving until she got into the car, still, she waved through the window and I kept waving as well.

I waved until the car was out of sight, my heart grew heavy as the realization of my being alone hit me hard.

"Welcome ma'am." I heard a voice behind me, and I turned to see a young woman and a little girl standing close to her.

"Hi." I awkwardly said ,wondering why she called me ma'am.

"Welcome to Golden Stone Pack House, my name is Lena and I will be guiding you to the Alpha's room." The woman said and I cringed.

Alpha's room?

"I don't understand, can you elaborate please." I wiped my sweaty hands on my dress.

"Yes ma'am, Beta Jamal has assigned me to take you to Alpha Edward's room, it is the rightful place of his Luna," Lena said and I heard a loud bang in my head.

LUNA

"L–Luna? What Luna?"

"Please come with me ma'am, I am in no place to disclose any further." Lena started walking away and I followed behind.

She took me into the palace and the magnificence of this place almost made me forget what was transpiring.

The palace had three different elevators and four stairs. The stairs were so long, I fear my legs would give out if we took them.

Lena led me to the elevator and we all got in, she pushed the 16th button, and a few minutes later the elevator dinged open and we walked out, the large floor only had two doors, and it looked bigger than my entire duplex.

Pointing to the first door, "That's the Alpha's room, I will send you an assistant soon. She will help you around the pack house." Lena said and walked away before I could say another word.

I watched her leave with the little girl before heading to the supposed door.

The hallway smelled like citrus, a sweet fruity scent, it engulfed butterflies in my stomach and made my heart race but not out of fear.

The closer I got to the door, the stronger it became. It occupied my mind and left me in dream world. Lena said the first door. I reached out to the doorknob, turned it, and pushed the door open.

My jaws dropped ,and my eyes widened, my heart clenched.

"MATE!" Alexa squealed in my head, and my heart sank.

"Mate?" The question escaped my mouth in a gasp.

CALIANA'S POV

This can't be, he can't be my mate. I have dreamed and fantasize a lot about my fated mate when I turned 18, but here I was staring at a half-naked man with a naked woman underneath him in shameless intimacy and he is my sad mate.

My shoulders sagged, tears burned my eyes and blurred my vision. The sight of my mate with another woman haunted me. It was like a knife had been driven into my heart. I did my best to stay strong, cause right there, I wanted to crawl into a quiet corner and cry my eyes out.

But Instead, I held the doorknob and closed the door. After all, I interrupted their play time, might as well give them some privacy.

"Ma'am!" Another young woman with beautiful blond hair came to where I stood.

I said nothing in return, I watched as she smiled at me, but I didn't react to her kind gesture.

"Please come with me, let's get you settled in another room." She walked further down the hallway, and I reluctantly followed her.

There was another door and I hoped no one was sexing in there. The woman opened the door and led me in.

I was too hurt to admire any further, I suddenly felt hate towards this place, the Alpha and the bitch he was screwing.

"Ma'am I am Juanita and I will be assisting you in the meantime, if you need anything, I am a bell away." She pointed to the wall where a switch circuit was, I presumed a room bell.

"Thanks!" I said and muted my mind from the real world, I needed to talk to Alexa and seek a better explanation for what had just happened.

"I know you are angry, but look on the bright side, we have a mate now, not just any mate but the Alpha of Golden Stone," Alexa said like she had been practicing that to cheer me up.

"And this same mate was screwing an almost unconscious woman in his bedroom, I would have gladly had a pauper as a mate than him." I spat out, clenching and unclenching my fist.

"I apologize for what our mate did, but I can bet it would never repeat itself." I shook my head annoyed that Alexa was taking everything so lightly.

"Why are you apologizing for that manwhore, you are acting like you didn't feel the pain, you ought to be as furious as I am, why do you sound so calm."

"Let's be excited that we found our mate, Aliana. You should be happy, 'cause I am." She was right, she wasn't lying when she said she was happy, I could feel it through the bond, her excitement was nothing to write home about.

I didn't reply and she used that as a means to move to the back of my mind so I could think things through.

From losing my freedom to finding my mate in bed with another woman, my fate couldn't get any worse, but somehow I felt the worst was yet to come.

Alexa is happy and unbothered, she's so strong and brave to have ignored the bad things and focused on the good ones, why can't I do the same, I can't fall weak, now is the time to brace myself up and never show any sign of weakness.

FEW HOURS LATER

A knock on the door disrupted my sleep, I opened my eyes and stared out the window it had darkened out. I left my bed and opened the door for whoever knocked on it.

It was Juanita or something, I can't remember her name, she had a couple of bags in her hands and behind her were two other ladies also holding bags.

I let them in and watched as the other two ladies went straight to the large oak wardrobe that I didn't notice was there.

The bags they had brought contained clothes, all sorts of brand clothes, and it was being arranged in the wardrobe. Juanita supervised them for a while and then came to me.

"Ma'am! Please change this: the closet is around the corner, I shall prepare your bath in the meantime." She said, placing a blue fluffy robe in my hand.

Okay now I was super confused, the weird treatment I had been receiving since I got here had me thinking. What exactly was I here for?

I left with the robe in my hands and found the closet Juanita talked about. I took off my old clothes and changed Into the robe. I came out and met Juanita at the door waiting for me. The other maids were gone.

"Your bath is ready ma'am, freshen up and change into that dress." She pointed to a red dress laying on the bed. " I will send in the stylist to make your hair." She gave a neck bow and turned to leave but I stopped her.

"Stop calling me ma'am please, my name is Caliana, and what is going on, why this much preparation, is something happening?" I asked desperately for an answer.

"Sorry ma'am, but I cannot call the future Luna by her name and nothing is happening other than dinner with the Alpha and his Beta," Juanita said and bowed again, this time taking her leave.

"Future Luna." I gasped in fright, there had to be some mishap, they must be mistaken, I am oblivious to the first thing about being a Luna, and not just any Luna, but the Luna of Golden Stone pack, this has to be a dream, I need to wake up.

"It's not a dream Aliana, you are indeed a Luna, and worry less, you are more than fit to be a Luna." That was all Alexa said.

I had my bath in the jacuzzi mixed with warm water, Lavender bobble soap, and vanilla milk extract, extravagant. I rinsed my body and stepped out in my robe.

I wore the dress Juanita picked out for me, it was a red maxi dress, fitted perfectly.

I wore the fluffy slippers kept by the side and sat on the makeup table, waiting for the stylist to arrive.

She did five minutes later and styled my hair in a ponytail. It was neat and beautiful, but I could have done it myself if they had given me the chance.

The stylist left and I was left alone, I held my phone close waiting for Levy's call. Telepathy. My phone rang and Levy's name showed on the screen.

I swiped the green button and placed it above my ear. "Levy. How are you?" I breathed out.

"Ana! Are you alright, my phone died so I couldn't call earlier, I miss you so much, how are you? I hope they aren't doing anything wrong to you." Levy rushed her words, not even replying to my question, I chuckled inwardly. At least I still had someone who loved me.

"I am fine Levy, what about you? I am so glad you got home safe."

"I am glad to hear that cheerfulness in your voice."

"It's all thanks to you, thank you so much for calling Levy, I am grateful."

"It's okay Ana, I'm happy you are happy, I wish not to ruin your mood but I thought you need to know that Kate and Vince are throwing a party to celebrate your departure," Levy informed but I didn't react, I had no ounce of care towards those people anymore and whatever they did, could no longer bother me.

Juanita walked in and met me on the phone, she stood waiting for me to finish the call so I did just that.

"I have to go now Levy, I will call you tomorrow, stay away from my ex-family and be careful, I love you. Bye. I hung up and beckoned for Juanita to go ahead with what she had in mind.

"It's time for dinner ma'am, please come with me. I will take you there." I sigh, dropping my phone on the bed.

"Okay." We walked out of my new room and headed for the elevator, I noticed the stairs at the end.

The elevator opened and I found myself on another floor. This part was the dining room. It was too large and fingers crossed that all the pack members could fit in there, they made the hall a dining area. It's what I would call; Mother fucking wealth.

Juanita directed me to the 24-seater table, it already had two occupants.

"Alpha Edward, Beta Jamal." Juanita's neck bowed but I wasn't paying attention to what was happening.

My heart skipped a beat when my eyes locked with his, I felt sparks and an electric feeling washing through my body. He looked drop-dead handsome, his Green eyes to his long lashes, his black soft looking hair, smooth white skin, and red lip. Oh moon Goddess this has got to be a joke.

Juanita nudged me with her foot and I turned to see her staring at me, no not just her but the Alpha and his Beta.

I stared back at her and she mouthed a 'Bow', I turned back to them and bowed cursing inwardly, way–to–go on my first impression.

Juanita drew out a chair for me and gestured for me to sit down. "Thank you." I sat down lowering my head, too embarrassed to stare at anyone.

Juanita left and two women appeared from nowhere, they dished out the meals and also left.

Garnished chicken breast, macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes, and cream pie for dessert, my glass filled with orange juice, my stomach growled loud enough to have my cheeks flushed in embarrassment.

But right now my mouth watered and eating was the next line of action.

Three minutes into my meal I heard the worst." Please take it easy on your plate, it gets hard to breathe while eating that fast, the food's not running away."

I stared up and came in contact with Grey's eyes staring back at me, they held concern but his words were embarrassing.

I haven't seen these men, but right now I noticed they had a striking resemblance, but the eyes were different.

Edward had Green eyes, while Jamal's was Grey. " I am sorry." I apologized and ate slowly this time.

Jamal cleared his throat, dropping his spoon, guess he was already filled, he took a napkin and wiped his mouth clean.

"Alpha Valerian of the Blood Sky pack called, he's ready to sell the lands, but he asked for a few days to inform his council. What do you think?" Jamal asked, I was surprised he would talk about that in my presence, but I remembered I am the future Luna, this serves as an acknowledgment.

"24 hours is all he has, any further delay would mean war,I won't hesitate to wipe out every member of his pack from the surface of the earth," Edward replied, his words sending chills down my spine.

That was a ruthless thing to say, and it made me super uncomfortable.

I lost my appetite and slowly got up, bowed, and left hurriedly. Juanita was nowhere to be found, but thank the Moon Goddess I knew the number of my floor.

I used the elevator and got back to my room, I bolted my door, and slumped on my bed, exhausted and filled with delicious meals, my dessert flashed into my memory and I smacked my head in regret, I missed out on the lovely-looking pie.

I wonder if Juanita is aware that I am in my room right now. The door opened and I thought it would be Juanita but it wasn't.

"Alpha Edward!" I got up and bowed, my eyes shining brightly and my heart racing.

I raised my head and caught him staring intently at me, is he having the same feelings as me?

The admiration in his eyes suddenly snapped and changed to that of anger." You are the future Luna of Golden Stone pack, get that into your empty skull and try working on your silly character." I was taken aback by his words, I didn't expect such strictness.

"Yes, Alpha Edward." I reluctantly replied, staring at my fingers.

He closed the distance between us and grabbed my chin in a tight grip, and it foolishly gave me sparks." Look at me when I am talking to you. I own you Caliana, you are mine and mine alone, you are here to please me and labor for my pack, and I would do as I wish with you. Remember this Caliana, you mean nothing to me, being Golden Stone's Luna is your priority and nothing else, am I clear?" His grip loosened around my chin and I backed away in fright, more shocked and scared of the man standing in front of me

Tears welled up in my eyes as I nodded afraid he would get upset.

"Speak."

"Yes, Alpha Edward." I couldn't hold back the tears, they broke free and fell on my cheeks.

"And no one should ever find out that you are my mate, absolutely no one." He growled, I backed further away from him nodding my head in approval.

With no apology whatsoever, he left the room slamming the door shut.

I palmed my mouth muffling my sobs, my chin hurt but it wasn't compared to my heart, my mate indirectly rejected and forced me into a life of commitment all for his pack, how cruel can he be?

I was right, the worst was yet to happen, and now I was super scared for my future.