SILVIA'S POV
I woke up this morning as a mere wolf, with an obligation to serve my pack. But, all I am right now, is a prisoner, bound and defenseless, at the mercy of the person who had nothing to do with me. I should have known better rather than to attend the mating ceremony, my late mother always preached against.
The icy, rusty, old chain pierced through my skin, as I struggled for freedom, serving as a continual reminder of his treachery. I shivered as the tiny legs of the roach moved up my thigh, tingling my skin, and my mind raced with thoughts of his duplicity and his end.
I kicked the roach of my leg angrily, but as I did so, the chains rattled around my legs, causing me to yell In pain and agony. I had him in my thoughts, my mate, the Alpha of my very own pack. I have always waited for this moment to come, the time I would finally get to stare at my mate in the eye. I never knew the consequences were a bit brutal, to my kind.
How could he reject me in front of everyone? He could have just done that, without hurting us or leaving scars on our body. With a cry of pain and regret, my wolf asked.
It all began on a fateful and joyous day. I never knew that finding my mate was going to be my doom and probably the end of me, with me shackled and defenseless and her-the person I always prayed to meet in person. -rejecting me and turning me against my very own kind. .
I bowed my head and watched in amusement, as the roach used its tiny legs to grab hold of the chains, trying to break me free. I found this funny, releasing a dry chuckle.
The flashes and memories came back on their own , causing my eyes to shutter on their own.
" I can feel my mate, she is pretty close to the crowd!" He announced, as everyone gasped, while some starred in suspense.
"Mate," We yelled in Union. It took minutes to process what just happened. I spitted, staring at me in disgust.
" A low-ranked wolf? Is that what your moon goddess has to offer?" He questioned, pushing me into the crowd.
Despite the fact that I've been dreaming of this moment to come, all that vanishes the moment he tried to devour me.
" Let me kill her, I want to get rid of this curse! How dare she? How dare you boldly stand in front of me and call me mate?" He asked, while I stared at his fangs and claws, which were ready to grip me.
The guards took me away from the crowd, chaining me up, like a thief... The crowd started in pity, knowing the hard core consequences I'm about to face.
The Elders of our pack tried to talk him out of his madness, but he paid no ears to anyone. He saw me as a curse and a mistake to get rid of.
"I'm Sorry, Alpha Germany. I know, I'm just a mere wolf. Not from a family that is well recognized by your pack, I plead for your forgiveness. I said, begging on my knees, praying he would at least hear me out. " I know that you see me as nothing but an abomination to you, but please spare my life. I'm the only one left in my family." I said, in a trembling voice, tears rolling down my cheeks.
The crowd went silent, the commotion seemed to reduce as I spoke for the very first time. The Alpha had no expression on, all he wanted at that moment was to cut off our mate bond.
" No one dares interrupt a mating ceremony! It was supposed to be a place of joyous moments and celebration." He said, taking a cup of wine from a tray beside him. " But, you ruined it from everyone and deserve to be punished!"
Whispers and suggestions could be heard from all the Conners of the room. I heard him say he is the Alpha and Alphas make decisions themselves.
"Continue the feast!" He cried out, my voice resonating along the hallway. "Let tonight be a night to remember, and eat and drink as much as you can!" He chuckled.
The air was charged with suspense as no one dared to celebrate but watch.
" Take her away and make sure she isn't just beaten to stupor, rather, make sure she begs for death!" He ordered his right hand man, Jarvis.
He instructed his guards to take me into the dungeon.
I can't believe this is our end. My wolf in my thoughts whispered, "But there's this feeling of dreadful hope of survival," and I furrowed my brows.
I don't think so, I scoffed.
"I'm not sure. "Perhaps it was our nervousness, we are lucky he didn't instruct his men to behead us. ," she said. I nodded slowly, unable to reply as I was pushed into the tunnel.
" You, little brat! You should have never come to the mating ceremony. Maybe, you would have been having a cozy day!" Jarvis teased.
I gave her a little smile but shook my head, responding, "Oh, no. I bet you did the same, that's why you still don't have a mate." Try growing up Jarvis, we are all prisoners!" I said, but was interrupted by a punch.
He laughed back at that. "Oh, you don't talk back to me that way. Your life is in my hands now little pup. ."
" Increase the beating until she passes out. ," her ordered.
"You are nothing but a devil! . I yelled, "I'll make sure you pay for this with your life! I cried out, as his men, scratched on my body, as blood gushed out of my skin.
" Please stop!" I begged, as the pain only grew worse.
Jarvis, released a punch on my face and with that, everything went blur.
"SILVIA'S POV "
"Get down, lossy bitch" I heard a voice, echoing in the atmosphere. I opened my eyes slowly, staring at the men before me. They griped my arms, showing no sympathy, pushing me into the car.
I swallowed the pain and agony, slowly growing a thick skin to their taunts.
I studied the environment for a while, my pulse increased as the tunnel only became darker.
They parked, the vehicle at the roadside, dragging me out. They tugged me inside the old building, the sounds of suffering hit me hard. I heard slaves crying out in pain, begging for mercy. The crack of whips cutting through the air made my heart ache as they connected to skins. It weighed heavily on my shoulders and knotted my stomach.
A dark man in Black hood, stared and observed the atmosphere. He took off his hood, revealing his face. He stared at me with lust, wetting his lips with his tongue.
"She is beautiful, and a little bit different from an Omega.," he said, sniffing around. "She isn't an omega!" His eyes widened in suprise. " Why do you offer her off, for sale? It's against the Alpha's rule." He stated.
Jarvis bit his lower lips, placing his hand on the traders shoulder.
" You see, this particular wolf is a special kind. She is the Luna of our pack, but unfortunately she got rejected by our very own Alpha!" He said, hiding an evil smirk at the Conner of his lips.
" I will take her for a million!" The man's deep voice echoed, sending shivers to my spine. Do I look that cheap?
" Make it two million, it's rare to see a wolf being put up for sale" Jarvis smirked.
Anger swelled in my chest. Was I that cheap to them? My skin tingled, and anger heated my face up. Why would anyone sell me for two million dollars? I felt my fangs and claws growing out.
A middle aged woman, took me down the road. I stared at Jarvis and the guards a deadly glare. I would make them regret this someday.
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" Do you think, they are actually going to kill us?" One of the Omega in the vehicle asked.
" Why are you here huh? You aren't an omega! You should be around lurking around with your mate or something." A grumpy omega said, making the other giggle.
" Maybe, she did get rejected by her mate!" She added, they all gasped in shock.
" If you really want to live longer! I think it's best you quit sticking into other people business and focus on yours!" I scoffed.
" Enough, with the hate! We are all victim of haters and we have no option than to cooperate with each other. We need to look for a way to escape from this truck." A blonde, ordered.
" There is no use to escape, we are chained up like thieves, we have to accept our faith!" I scoffed.
" You all should quit the noise, out there! The ceremony begins!" The middles aged woman, chuckled. Opening the back of the truck, helping us down.
They were some group of men, staring at us with so much lust in there eyes. I ruffed my hair's over my face, to avoid looking attractive in the eyes of these hungry monsters.
" Good morning, Lady P! What a pleasant suprised." A man said, lightening up a cigarette stick.
" Let the show begin!"
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"Do I hear a ten thousand?" The auctioneer arched his brow.
Two huge men raised their bidding paddle, and my eyes shuffled between them. They looked strong and grumpy, it was pretty obvious that they were elders from a different pack.
My throat blazed with anger, which soon quenched and turned into sorrow at the way I was auctioned like a mere commodity.
I rubbed at my wrists which were now free but stung.
"Five million dollars!" A man with caramel skin yelled, rising to his feet. The crowd applaud in jubilation.
My breath caught in my chest, a lump forming in my throat. Cold gripped me as the breeze wrapped around me like a cloak. I had been dressed in a transparent gown that left nothing to the imaginations of these men.
"Twenty billion dollars," a man announced, exuding dominance.
Our eyes jammed and shivers ran down my spine. He stared at the blonde, dragging her off the stage.
"Sold to Elder Hud!" The auctioneer banged his gavel.
My heart drummed in my chest. As, her pleading filled my eye drums.
"Take her to the car," Alpha Hud instructed, handing his key to one of his guards.
" Well, the rest of you would be taken in by the Brawstom Pack, as the largest pack in Greenvile, they require more slaves to work in there castle. If you can cooperate with them, then your freedom would be assured" the auctioneer announced.
A group of guards blind folded us, taking us away from the stage.
Either way, we were still sold. My wolf, said in frustration.
Well, at least we might earn out freedom if we cooperate. I can't imagine myself pleasing an old fool for the rest of my life.
I fell asleep, as my vision blurred and darkness threatened to envelop me, the sound of footsteps approached. The blind fold was taken off and we were guided into a palace wall.
It was quite difficult from the palace at my pack, I stared at the Brawstom palace. Rumors have it that, ten Luna's were buried beneath it's palace floor to keep the pack growing.
It is the most feared pack, in the whole of Greenvile. No one dares, disobey their Alpha.
" Follow me!" A guard ordered, as we followed him into the palace gate. I felt a strange urge growing within me. A beautiful scent filling my nostrils.
The girls ran along, leaving me behind the pathway, I traced the scent down a training field, filled with harmed wolves.
Snapping the head of the last wolf, our eyes jammed and my wolf screamed, "mate!"
DERRICK'S POV
I snapped the neck of the guard on my battle list. "Mate!" My wolf called out.
A blonde stared at me, with shock written all over her face. I can't tell if she is surprised or disappointed that her mate is a heartless killing monster or maybe impressed.
" Good day, My Lady!" I greeted, giving the guards a signal to take the body out of the field.
" Oh! Good morning Sire, I'm sorry I interrupted your training!" She apologized, with her face down to the ground.
" Nah, you didn't! You made it quite interesting." I smirked. " What's your name?" I added.
" It's Sy...... Sylvia ..s... Sire!" She replied in a trembling voice.
" You don't belong to my pack, little wolf. How did you get here?" I asked curiously after inhaling her scent.
" I was bought into your pack from the slave traders." She said in a low voice.
"What?" I blinked quickly, my brain straining to process what she just said. "Don't tell me a beauty like you was sold to those heartless traders?" With a tone of disbelief, I inquired.
You aren't an omega, it is against our constitution to sell a mere wolf. Except, you hurt him! Are you a troublesome little wolf? I glanced over my shoulder and met the guards staring at us.
Brian, my trusted guard, looked furious. I guess he had never seen me have such a long conversation with a lady ever since my existence. "You may all leave! Now!," I growled, their eyes beaming in disbelief. My voice dropped with a range, sending shivers to her spine. " Get me, Hailey. We have a guest."
Everyone's gaze was fixed on me, and my expressions showed remorse and care.. I had the impression that she might be a life changing vessel to me. She might be the beginning of my growth and I pray it lasts for an eternity.
I forced a hard line to my lips and collected myself.
You don't have to be scared of me, My Lady. I don't bite, or maybe I do. Sylvia Derrick, It suits you. I chuckled, memorizing them over and over again.
She couldn't help but burst into laughter. I felt something within me, a sensation I have never felt for centuries. Joy! " You are really beautiful, and I'm sure that my kids would be as beautiful as you" I said, as her cheeks flushed red. I was surprised to see my very own Beta, Hailey.
With defiant flashes in her eyes, Hailey snarled, "This is a sacred ground, and ladies shouldn't be found in here. Who the hell is she?" "You all have no idea about these fields do you? And who is the special guest that got me running out of my chambers? If it isn't worth it Alpha, believe me, I will take a 10 days leave."
I could hear Sylvia's heart pounding in her chest as fear overtook her body. I had the impression that Hailey was a bit forward and needed to leave, it seems she is more scared of the young lady.
" You... You are an Alpha?' she stuttered, in disbelief.
" Isn't it obvious bitch? He is the Alpha of Alpha's, he controls all the packs within Greenville. Aren't you a wolf? Where the hell did you get her from?" With a tone of incredulity, she questioned. "Is this a joke or something? "
Sylvia answered quickly and with much venom. "I don't really know who you are, but can you please learn to use the appropriate words when you speak!," she spit out, her words dangling like a challenge.
With a snap of Hailey teeth, she dragged the sword out of my Amour pointing it at Sylvia, staring at her furiously. "Watch what you say, wolf!" Her eyes flashed with warning as she roared. The atmosphere in the room was tight, full of mistrust and anxiety. It was quite entertaining.
With a hand raised, I stopped Hailey, taking the sword away from her, my head spinning with uncertainty. I can't really tell her that she is my Luna yet, I want her to show her little craziness at first.
It seemed as though the room was a ticking time bomb, ready to explode at any second into mayhem. With Sylvia acting as the prosecution and Hailey as the jury, I felt like a defendant in a trial. I remained quiet watching both women unleash abuses on themselves. I must say, I'm quite impressed with the way Sylvia stood up for herself. At first she gave me the impression that she was weak and scared. But, all that changed within a twinkle of the eye.
"And how would ending your life affect anyone in this pack? I won't mind using your wolf as a beacon for the pups in the pack " Hailey spat. I was still struggling to comprehend how ridiculous the whole thing was.
" That's enough Hailey, show some respect!"I said, my voice carrying a hint of anxiety mixed with skepticism. I swallowed.
Hailey had a smug look on her face, her eyes shining with victory. "Some respect you say? To a low ranked wolf? I either die and request for my cops to be fed to the hungry wolves during the full moon, than to do that." With a sarcastic tone, she said it in an inquisitive manner. Giving Sylvia a deadly glare.
" As I said before, Hailey, she is our guest and should be treated nicely. She came in with the omega's....."
Her mouth hung open in surprise, staring at Sylvia in a disgust manner , observing the aristocrats of her nature.
" You call an Omega a guest? Seriously Alpha? And, you never waste your time on women. What the hell is going on with you? ." She asked in shock.
"Vani would be so disappointed in her daddy." You should leave before his daughter rip you apart! She warned, my forehead puckering in lines of disgust.
"Hailey, my baby girl is just twelve." I chuckled.
" Remember what she... "
" Oh my goodness! Is that a goddess? " Virile ran into the field pathway, her eyes fixed on Sylvia.
" Daddy can I have her for myself? She is so pretty!" She pouted her lips, blinking her eyes severally. This is her form of bribing me to do whatever she wants.
" Not only that Vani, she is staying forever! "
" Yes! " She yelled happily.
" No!!!!!!! " Hailey Burst into tears.