The Alpha and His Pet

Ava

Years ago

"Wait a minute, where the hell were you all night?" The alpha king roared at my mother. He appeared to be enraged as if he were prepared to choke her to death.

Despite the fact that my mother trembled and looked as if she wanted to flee, she was unable to do so because guards were stationed throughout the castle. I watched as my mother gulped nervously and took a step backward, but with every step she took to reach the corner, the alpha king stamped on her like a dinosaur until he grumbled and pushed her against the wall. "You really went out of your way to sleep with him? How could you possibly betray me?"

"I... I..." my mother mumbled between breaths. Despite her best efforts, she was unable to finish her sentence because the alpha king repeatedly stabbed her heart with his sharp knife until she collapsed to the ground and a pool of blood encircled her.

Back to Now

I witnessed my father murdering my mother when I was only ten years old; yes, I was there. However, I was unable to go any further. I couldn't even scream or cry because I couldn't move. I was genuinely terrified. I didn't know why he did it, but I was confident that his justifications would be insufficient even if she had cheated on him with another man.

He instructed his bodyguards to bury her as if she were a bug, which they did. He then looked at me from behind while I was hiding in the shadows. In the end, he didn't say anything to me, not even a pat on the back, or give me any explanation for his cruel action. He didn't say anything, just looked at me and walked out the door.

This was something that no one in the castle dared to bring up. Nobody dared to challenge him because he was the alpha king of all the werewolves, and he was in command of the entire kingdom. But I made a promise to myself that I would force every man to kneel and pay for what my father did to my mother, and I have kept that promise. I made a vow to myself that I would never fall in love or put my trust in a man again. I made a vow to myself that I would never love my father and that one day I would be capable and skilled enough to usurp the throne from him and rule as queen.

However, it appeared that the plans on which I had worked so diligently for over ten more years were about to be shattered because my father had decided that I needed a mate and that this mate was necessary to be an alpha.

While I'd been keeping my hatred and heartache hidden all these years, I made the decision to stand up to my father and tell him no this time. If I am unable to be the queen and rule alone on my well-deserved throne and in my kingdom, I will not allow anyone else to do so.

I only found out about the tragedy as I was getting ready for my fight training the following evening. I overheard some rumor-mongering among the servants, but my loyal servant decided to inform me of everything that was going on behind my back. She knocked on my door and walked in without even asking for permission to do so. She coughed, and I looked at her, wondering, "what's wrong?"

My ability to read her body language allowed me to determine that she was worried and terrified as she closed the door slowly and hesitantly while looking to the floor; Despite this, she was not only my devoted servant, but she was also almost my closest and most trusted friend. I was aware of all of her secrets, and she was aware of my one and only secret! How my father brutally murdered my mother.

"Can you tell me what's wrong? Is there something wrong with your family?" I put my clothes on the bed and approached her; she fiddled with her fingers before looking at me, saying, "Your father intends to find you a mate." This is something I just found out about! People have been chatting all morning long."

"Are you sure?" I almost exclaimed, almost gasping for air.

"I wasn't at first, but then I asked the beta because you know we're having a secret affair," she said, nodding. "And he informed me that the alpha king had decided to hold a "battle" to determine who would be the next ruler and heir to the throne and that the eligible one would be mated to you."

I became dizzy as soon as she finished telling me the bad news. All of my efforts seemed to have vanished with the wind. I had been putting a lot of effort into myself and my training days in order to be eligible to be the heiress. On the other hand, my father made the heartless decision to ruin everything!

"I wish I had killed my father many years ago while he was sleeping," I mumbled, completely forgetting she was right next to me.

"Don't talk too loud," she said, immediately putting her hand on my mouth, "don't say anything. You're insane, right? What if somebody overheard you?"

I knew she cherished me more than anyone else, and we had been through a lot together, including me rescuing her from her abusive father's home. She even went so far as to begin an affair with the beta in order to save my life. Yes, that was the extent of my planning. Someone from within, someone closer to my father who is familiar with every tiny detail and secret about him, was required in order for us to extract the necessary information from him, and we needed the beta to cooperate with us without being aware of our intentions.

Yes, Leila is so loyal to me that she is willing to give her body to someone she despises in order to only help me.

I clenched my fists, attempting to keep my rage under control. I consider myself to be an alpha female. After all, why wouldn't my father allow me to be queen?! As if he wanted to keep me alive so he could exact revenge on me?

I took a deep breath and screamed, "Leila?" I was fuming with rage. " I am not going to allow that monster to ruin my life once more. I'm in need of your extra help."

"Sure, anything for you, princess," Leila said, nodding her head in agreement. "If you want me to poison him, I'm more. I want you to be happy."

"No, I'm not going to lose you," I said with a light smile. " You're a sister to me, in a way. I just want you to spread a rumor about me,".

Leila's eyes widened in my direction as if she was paying attention.

"I want you, everyone, to start spreading rumors about me," I told her as I explained my strategy. "Inform them that princess Ava is not a virgin princess and that she had a secret affair with a human two years ago."

...

AVA

"But," she exclaimed. "What if the alpha king found out about the rumors and killed you? You're well aware of how strict he is."

"Actually, that's exactly what I've been looking for," I said with a witchy grin on my face. "I want him to confront me with anger so that I can confront him with the past."

"but..." She was perplexed and concerned about my well-being.

"No, but... please go ahead, do it, but be careful. I don't want anyone to find out that you were the one who started the rumor. Stay safe. I seek your support." I wrapped my arms around her and patted her on the back.

The first thing she said was, "I will do my best. We'll talk again later. I'm going to have to get started right now."

Then she excused herself and walked out of my room.

Rather than going to fight training that day, I chose to stay in my room and prepare for an unpleasant visit from my father later in the day. I was well aware that rumors could spread across the entire kingdom in less than a few hours.

And, as I had anticipated, my father barged into my room uninvited just before dinner time. I, on the other hand, was impatiently awaiting his arrival.

I'd been looking forward to this moment for ten years. And then it was time.

He barked at me from the doorway of my room, "what the hell have you done?" my father exclaimed. "How could you possibly have a secret affair before getting mated with someone? How could you allow a human to fuck you?' It was impossible not to hear every word he said because his voice was so loud that I'm sure all of the guards and servants in the castle could hear him clearly.

"I didn't do anything wrong," I asserted, as if nothing had happened, as I took my place in the room.

I looked my father straight in the eyes without any guile or remorse. He was on the verge of exploding with rage. He moved closer to me as if he were preparing to kill me in the same manner that he had killed my mother ten years before. I was about to punch him in the face when his hands went up in the air, and he said softly, "Why?" He put his hands next to his face and said, "Why? I tried my hardest to make you happy, didn't I? How could you so easily tarnish my and your reputations?" he questioned.

I'd never heard my father speak in such a manner before! It was as if he were someone else standing in front of me. He appeared to be weeping as if he was about to burst into tears.

"You hurt me a long time ago when you killed my mother," I said as I struggled to keep my emotions under control.

The look on his face indicated he had forgotten that I was there! "What are you talking about?" he asked, shaking his head.

What the hell is going on? Is it possible that he has lost his memory? He believed that it was simple to forget about my mother? He thought I'd forgotten what it was like to grow up without a mother?

As I caught my breath and turned to face him, I said, "I remember seeing you that day. I was able to witness your cruelty. I witnessed how you murdered my mother without even giving her the opportunity to say anything."

When he lost his cool, he screamed with all of his might, "the woman I killed is not your mother!"

"No-no," I said, widening my eyes in disbelief. "Don't try to fool me. She is my biological mother. How dare you say such a thing," I asked.

"Yes, that's the truth," he said as he sat on the edge of my bed and rubbed his cheeks together.

I swallowed nervously as his voice filled me with dread. "I tried to keep the truth hidden, but I'm not sure I can continue to do so," he continued. "You have a right to know the truth."

I'm not sure how this assumption came to my mind, but I was constantly asking, "Please don't tell me that I'm adopted! What makes you think I am not your daughter?"

"No, you're my daughter," he said as he pulled me to his chest and hugged me, saying, "no, you're my daughter." He stood up immediately and closed the distance between us. "However, she is not your biological mother."

I shivered in the presence of his kind words and fatherly embrace. He hasn't hugged me in a very long time.

"What do you mean?" I inquired, pulling my head back and asking him. " I'd appreciate it if you could explain. I was convinced she was my mother, and I was ready to hate you for the rest of my life for having taken her life. If she isn't my biological mother, then where is my biological mother?"

He dragged me to the bed and motioned for me to take a seat on the mattress. Before I could respond, he sat down in front of me and began speaking, "Your real mother died while giving birth to you. She was the only woman I had ever been in love with. She was a normal human, as well as being beautiful. I had vowed to myself that I would never marry again after her death, but I couldn't. I couldn't stand by and watch you grow up without a mother. So I chose a mate for myself and elevated her to the position of queen of the werewolves, all in the name of pretending to be your biological mother. But..." My father paused and took a few deep breaths.

His next words were: "I'm keeping her last letter, which I received before the day I murdered her. Allow me to go get it for you. You will be able to comprehend everything."

....

AVA

I was unable to move. I was taken aback and almost despised myself for having loathed my father for so many years. But I didn't believe him until he returned with an old letter in his hands, which convinced me otherwise.

My father handed me the letter and told me, "I'll leave it here. You can read it." Read it on your own. I'm hoping you'll be able to trust me in the end. For the time being, I will be waiting for you in my office in case you have any additional questions. I understand that this comes as a surprise to you, and if I had known how much you despised me all those years ago, I would have told you the truth much sooner. Please accept my apologies for everything." He then kissed me on the forehead and exited my room.

When I picked up the letter, I opened it right away because it was addressed to my father. [I sincerely apologize for not being able to love your daughter. I couldn't fall in love with you either. I found my true mate, and I made the decision to flee with him. I'm sorry, but I can't afford to waste any more time with you and her. I need to have my own puppies from the one I truly adore in order to be happy. I'll be accompanying him to the airport tonight. Please accept my apologies.]

After reading her letter, I burst out laughing! What a heartless person she was. I was only a pup at the time! How could she have such strong feelings against me if she wasn't my biological mother? How could she betray the man who had elevated her to the position of a queen? I despised myself for feeling resentment toward my father because of an ungrateful woman like her.

I decided to make amends with my father and to follow his instructions from now on, but I needed more information. Why would he force me to mate with an alpha that I hadn't met previously? I believe he had a good reason for doing so.

As I shattered the letter into a million tiny pieces, I walked downstairs to see my beloved father and have a conversation with him.

He was waiting for me, just as I had expected.

I went into his office and knocked on the door. "father. "We need to sit down and talk."

"Sure," my father said as he backed his fingers to the door to let me in with a weak smile.

Once I had closed his office door, I approached him and asked him directly, without hesitation or wasting any more time: "First and foremost, I would like to express my sincere apologies. I had no idea how much you cared for me," I confessed.

He smiled, "it's okay. I cannot deny that knowing you despised me for years broke my heart, but I still love you."

I felt bad about myself for what I had done.

"Please accept my apologies once more. Please, I have a question for you that you must answer. I've heard that you want me to be mated to an alpha that I've never met before. Why? Getting married is something I want to do with the person I care about the most." I said in hushed tones.

"Can you tell me about the human you love?" my father inquired.

My head swung back and forth. I told him that "actually, I spread that rumor. I've never had an extramarital affair with anyone. I am still considered a virgin."

He exhaled a sigh of relief and jumped to his feet, exclaiming, "Really? Thank god."

Then he got close to me and explained his point: "The truth is, your mother was human, and therefore, according to our kingdom's rules, you are not allowed to rule by yourself. You're not a werewolf in the traditional sense. Even if you're descended from royal blood and my only daughter, you must be mated to a pure werewolf alpha in order to be considered complete. I attempted to change the rules, but all of the ministers were opposed to my efforts. In addition, as you are well aware, I am growing older and will, sooner rather than later, lose my ability and become weaker, at which point any other alpha may request to challenge me in a battle, in which case he would be king, and you and I would be from the commoners. As a result, I made the decision that I needed to find you a mate as soon as possible. He won't be able to take the crown away from you once you've become queen."

I almost let out a gasp of surprise. I had no idea it was such a serious situation. I was under the impression that my father had only decided that I should get married and have grandchildren. " Oh my God! I'm in shock! That's something I'd never considered."

"As you can see, we don't have a lot of time." My father sighed. " This should be completed prior to the start of the breeding season. So, what do you think you'll do? Please keep in mind that I will not be able to maintain the throne for more than two or three months. The fact that a very strong alpha named Jackson rules Fighter's pack and is preparing himself to engage in combat with me is particularly concerning."

I rose to my feet and declared, confidently and without hesitation, "I am not going to allow anyone to go into battle with you. I am not going to let anyone defeat you and usurp your throne. I can't wait to be mated to the best Alpha there is. You have given up so much over the years for my happiness and the well-being of the werewolves, and now it is my turn to give something back to you. I promise to be your devoted daughter from now on."

However, I was completely unaware that my father had lied when I said that. He was actually taking advantage of me for his own gain.