《 Aurora's pov 》
I closed my eyes under the sprinkle of the shower. The water was freezing since everyone had already used up all the hot water. But I didn't care, at least I could shower now finally.
It was late, probably about midnight or perhaps later. I hadn't cared to check the time.
I sighed, running my fingers through my pale pink hair. I wished it was a different color, one more common and not so rare. I blinked. I wished my eyes were common too and not so 'freaky'. I let out a breath and run my hand down my body.
I was small and barely had any hips. My breasts were small compared to that of a she wolf. My stomach was very flat but that probably had to do with the lack of food inside it. Whilst she wolves were blessed with luscious curves and bountiful breasts, I, whatever I was, was cursed with nothing but tiny breasts, a flat bum, and no hips. I might as well be mistaken as a stick.
I lathered my body with soap and stared out the window. The moon taunted me and the sound of the patroling wolves howling warned that if I were to ever try to escape this place, I'd die. I tear my eyes away from the moon and fix them on the wall that was illuminated by the glow of the moon.
I didn't put the light on. I enjoyed showering when it was dark and the only source of light was the glow of the white circle satellite that wolves howl to when it reaches its peak. Even though I was not one of those beasts, I still had a fascination with the moon. It always seemed so peaceful and out of reach.
I washed off the lather of soap and closed the faucet. One of the reasons why I liked showering in the night was the absence of the she wolves. They always taunted my body and my non-existent curves. Knowing I could never be accepted by them was painful.
I reach out for my old towel that had seen better days. The shower was communal which meant that we were forced to shower in the presence of another. I hated it and would always wait it out until it was too late into the night and the she wolves would be asleep or with their mates.
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After getting dressed in my ragged clothes I headed downstairs as quietly as I can. I knew some wolves would probably be up and could sense my scent but I prayed they'd not come out of their rooms and report me to Alpha Raphael for not being in my small chamber at this time.
I wouldn't be able to sleep if I did not eat anything, not that I could ever sleep anyway. But at least I wouldn't hear the unpleasant sound of my belly growling. I tried to ease my heartbeats as best as I could as I entered the empty kitchen.
The sigh of the dirty plates overflowing in the sink made my stomach tense. I knew I was the one who would get that task to wash them before the next lunch and dinner. The bones in my fingers were already protesting at being used. I pad against the cold tiles wishing I had a pair of socks to warm my feet.
The huge shirt I had on wasn't helping my cold bones. It had many holes in it and I couldn't remember which male Lycan had tossed it away. Or in what year I took it out of the dumpster.
I rummage through the fridge in search of the plate Cas usually leaves for me. She always hides it right at the back and places huge cartons of milk to block its sight from others. Cassandra would always leave half of her food for me knowing Gomery and the Alpha never allow me to eat at dinner.
Being part of the pack even though in the lowest ranking, she was still allowed to eat with the pack, only at the last table and right at the very end. A relieved smile crafted on my face when my eyes fell on the small plate with many slices of the meatloaf I cooked earlier.
I wasn't disappointed that she didn't leave some soup for me because I knew that she didn't have the privilege to get it. The warmer and healthier meals were only for the higher rankings.
Taking it out of the fridge I dug in, not caring that I was dirtying my fingers. I moaned when the juices of the meat reaches my tastebuds. My stomach cramps as I quickly filled it.
As I continued to dig into the meatloaf my eyes snap to the window overlooking the back woods. The wolves never cared to tread there. I had an inkling it was because it was rumored that Alpha Xavier territory was that way. They said if you're not too careful you could stumble upon his territory by accident and have your head flown off in seconds.
I lift my clean fingers to my neck and winced. I love having my neck on my shoulders so I wouldn't dare try to escape that way.
I heard the howl of wolves and tear my eyes away from the window. They always sounded superior and were considered beasts for a reason. I set the dirty plate in the sink, careful to not disturb the other plates and have them topple to the ground and shatter.
But in doing so something sharp touches my finger and pierces it. My heart pounds as I wrench my finger back and looked at the cut. Blood had already emerged and threatened to spill on the floor.
I pushed it under the sink and opened the faucet quickly. As Gomery mentioned before, Alpha Raphael wasn't fond of having blood on his floors. He would rather you bleed to death outside out in the yard. Something I couldn't afford.
I made sure to let the water wash any sight of my blood and prayed the smell of the copper wasn't noticeable. Closing the faucet I looked out the window one last time before holding my finger to my chest and headed for my tiny room. My body shivered already knowing it would be too cold in there to find proper sleep.
《 Aurora's pov 》I rise to my feet and regret it instantly. The ache was too unbearable but I knew I had work to do if I didn't want to get severely punished.I walked out of my tiny room, shifting my eyes away from the she wolves that walked the halls. Confidence oozed from them, something I lacked.Shifting downstairs I made my way inside the kitchen where the enormous pile of dirty dishes greeted me. There was only one male Lycan, Peter who was one of the patrolling wolves. Apparently, he was good at locating anything.As I entered the kitchen, his eyes lift from his phone and fell on me. He doesn't look at me in disgust but offers a small smile before going back to his phone.Peter's dark curls sweep over his forehead, his broad shoulders slouched in exhaustion as he swiped his thumb over the screen of the phone. He must be, I was certain he was one of the wolves patrolling last night.Taking my eyes off him, I strutted to
《 Aurora's pov 》"Is the broth ready?" Gomery asked in the doorway of the kitchen. I shook my head no. I knew she would be mad but unfortunately, I didn't possess the powers to heat up food quicker."Have it ready within fifteen minutes." She demanded and walked away without another glance or my response.I sighed and continued to stir the pot. My hands were burning with an ache that wouldn't go away. I guess I should expect that seeing as I had been scrubbing and shining the floors the entire day.After I had washed all the dishes Gomery commanded me to wash the floors. It was my punishment for apparently upsetting the Alpha and Luna last night. No matter what I do, I seem to always upset them so it didn't shock me when Gomery mentioned my 'behavior' last night angered the leaders of the pack.I did nothing unjust, I know that. But pleading my case would only result in me getting even more punished. My fingers, arms and legs couldn't
《 Aurora's pov 》The packhouse was awfully quiet even though it was already past midnight.It was very strange. Usually, there would be the howl of a patrolling wolf outside every five minutes. But tonight, it was complete silence.I turned over in my makeshift bed. It was very cold tonight. It didn't help that I had water spilled over my body earlier. Even though I had a warm shower a few minutes ago, it didn't quite help my case.I fisted my hands together and brought them to my mouth to blow. It was a miracle I wasn't dead yet or had gotten frostbite.I groan lowly when I fisted my throbbing hand too tightly. I should've really begged Gomery to allow me to pick some herbs to create a healing balm. I was afraid the color of my hand would stay so red."Maybe it would've been better if I was dead," I whispered but my heart leaped when I heard the sound of approaching footsteps. Whoever it was, sounded in a hurry.Maybe it
《 Aurora's pov 》Whipping around, I nearly shriek when my eyes fall on Peter's naked form. It was clear that he had just shifted back to his human form, surely he wasn't just walking around naked?Tearing my eyes away and looking at Cassandra's terrified face, I realized we were utterly fucked."To avoid stumbling on Xavier's territory, you need to go right. It will take you to no man's land. " Peter continued. "And you better hurry up whilst you at it, Alpha Raphael must be stirring in his sleep."Shocked and confused that he was helping me escape, I turn back to face him but avoid his little Peter down there. His eyes are not on me though but on Cas. "Nice trick with the Valerian root. Too bad I'm familiar with the scent." Smirking slightly he turns to give me a look that said you need to hurry."You were never here and I have not seen you since morning. Neither have I seen Cassandra." Shifting back to his charcoal wolf form, Peter
《 Aurora's pov 》The name of the alpha every wolf seemed to fear made me feel as though I had just walked into my own death. My heart pounds quickly with no indication of slowing down soon.How could this be? I followed what Peter had told me......Unless he lied and betrayed me.Oh, Cas.I only hope that you're okay.Feeling the tears blur my vision, I stagger back in shock and fright. "This must be a mistake. A terrible mistake." I whimpered, looking between the wolves.Would they spare me?Probably not."Please. I mean no harm." I pleaded for them to listen but knowing wolves, they'd not listen. They were vicious animals and from what I've heard about the pack members of the Crimson Moon, they were evil just like their Alpha.Ignoring me, Samuel turns to Eli. "She smells like a familiar pack. She must be a spy. We'll take her in for questioning. If Alpha finds her useless we wi
《 Aurora's pov 》His commanding tone brought on a wave of fear, yet something else stirred. I wasn't sure.His voice was gruff, masculine, like it had gone through so much during his time on earth. And as my eyes lift, they fell into pools of amber. I wasn't sure if it was fright that caused my intake of a sharp breath or if it was the sharpness of his jawline and the plump lips that lined into a frown. He was very tall too, I had to crane my neck to look at his face properly.His aura screamed what everyone talked about, deadly and calculating. But what they failed to have mentioned was how devastatingly handsome he was for a cold-blooded murderer. They also had failed to mention how young he looked too. He didn't seem to be older than the age of thirty.He took a strong step towards me, his dark midnight hair weighing down by the rain. I flinched, not able to keep the fear off my face any longer. I was now facing the infamous d
《 Aurora's pov 》Walking wordlessly to the door I had originally presumed was the bathroom he opens it, clearly leaving blood on the handle.The sight of it made me even more queasy.I stay rooted where I am, looking around the room for any weapon I could use to fight against him. A lamp was here but what damage would a lamp do with an Alpha his size?He was bigger and looked stronger than Alpha Raphael. He was bigger than most male wolves, there was no exaggeration.I hear the sound of rushing water and few seconds later, he reappears. His eyes are on my torn and dirty dress. "Come here." His command made me swallow a cry of shock from my body's sudden reaction. A throb. A sudden throb down below.I couldn't disobey his command, not if I wanted to die. But perhaps that's why he was calling me, so I can walk right into my own death.I looked down at his hand. He had washed the blood away. But it wasn't that which had my
《 Aurora's pov 》"Alpha Xavier pleas-My own shocked cry cut me off my words. My lips part and my eyes get sucked into the amber pools of darkening lust as Alpha Xavier's fingers cup my pussy."Name." He demanded, his amber eyes dropping to stare at my opened mouth and a deep growl from his throat had me shaking, but not in a terrifying way."Wha-t?" I stammered, my tongue heavy as Alpha Xavier forced my thighs to part to allow his fingers more space."Your name. What is your name?" He groaned, pressing his fingers into my throbbing flesh.I gasp, pushing my back on the wall as if it would help me. "Aur-ora Alpha. My name is Aurora."I looked between his darkening amber eyes that reminded me of the whiskey Alpha Raphael had in his pack study. He would indulge in the alcohol as if it would magically fix his problems.I always hated the smell and the sight of it because I always had to be the one cleanin