INTRODUCED

Roxanne's POV

A bitter laugh tore from my throat. Why will I agree? As if there had been a choice. As if chains weren’t just as often made of threats as they were of steel.

“I didn't agree to this. I never did.” I replied through gritted teeth. “In fact, I had no fucking choice.”

“I'm so sorry.” He muttered under his breath, but I heard him clearly. “I'm really sorry for what you're going through….”

Another bitter laugh tore from my throat. “Too bad sorry is just an ordinary word. It doesn't change anything.” I noticed the sadness dangling in the man's brown eyes, but I could only roll my eyes.

I think the last thing I wanted right was someone's pity, especially from someone that lives in this house, especially someone who relates to that monster one way or the other.

“I see you have something else to say, but can you please leave me the fuck alone?” I muttered under my breath, but loud enough for him to hear. “I don't want anyone meddling in my affairs right….”

“Come on, lad. I'm not a monster like my brother. I'm not….”

“I don't fucking care. Leave me the fuck alone!” I snapped. I don't think I want to be friends with anyone in this Pack. Once my duty here is over, I'll leave without a second thought.

When I saw that the man wasn't ready to leave, I rose up from the bench to leave, but he held my hands, thereby stopping me. “Fine.” He nodded slowly. “You don't have to leave because of me. I'll leave instead!”

I rolled my eyes. “Please do!” I said, sounding somewhat impatient and the man chuckled lightly before walking away. As soon as he was out of sight, I took a deep breath to calm my nerves. I was getting really depressed. I could

feel it. And boy, it was driving me crazy.

“Why do you have to give me such a fate?” I yelled at no one in particular. But of course, my anger was directed at the moon goddess! “What have I ever done to you? What have I ever done to deserve this, huh?”

“Why don't you just kill me along with my mother, rather than keep me in this damn earth to suffer?” I didn't realise that I was crying already until I felt a wet substance on my face. Right now, I didn't try to wipe the tears off. All I just wanted to do was to sit here and bawl my eyes out for as long as I could manage.

And that's exactly what I did.

I couldn't tell how long I sat there, but I decided to leave when I began to feel cold seeping into my body. I rose up from the bench and made my way into the house.

As I made my way to my room, I felt the maid's eyes on me, their tiny whispers, their gossips, but I pretended not to notice. I could tell they were wondering what an Alpha's daughter could be doing here. But I could only care less.

If only they know that despite being an Alpha daughter, I was never treated like one. Else what would I be doing here?

I got into the room and laid down on the bed. But not long after I got in, the door burst open. I didn't open my eyes to see who it was. I groaned in annoyance. Can't I just have a moment to myself?

“Who's there?” I asked, my eyes still shut tight. It was as if I was afraid to see who it was.

“Greetings, ma'am.” A strange voice sounded in the room and I quickly opened my eyes to see who it was. It was a young lady dressed in maid's clothes.

I took a deep breath before answering. “Yes? How can I help you?”

“I'm sorry to disturb you, but the Alpha wants to see you right away!” She responded and immediately, a fresh wave of anger washed over me. What else does he want from me? Hasn't he done enough already?

“Please tell him that I can't come. I am busy!” I said through gritted teeth. I expected her to leave, but she didn't. Instead she stood there, fiddling with her fingers. Who was I kidding? She'll never leave without me, else the beast will kill her.

That's what he does best.

“Are you deaf? Tell him I'm busy….”

“I'm sorry, ma'am, but I can't. The Alpha will have my head if you don't come with me. Please don't make this hard for me.” She muttered under her breath, but I heard her clearly.

“Shit!” I cursed. “Maybe you should just go, Rox. You know we shouldn't get on his nerves, right?” My wolf whispered and I sighed.

“Fine. Let's go!” I said to the girl as I dragged myself up from the bed. “Lead the way!” I urged and she bowed before walking out of the room. I walked behind her while praying silently that that beast won't punish me for keeping him waiting.

In no time, we were standing in front of a huge mahogany door. I stared at the maid, confusion clearly written all over my face. What were we doing here? No! The question should be ‘where is this place?’

“The Alpha is inside!” She whispered quietly.

“Where is this place?” I asked her, not for once hiding the confusion on my face.

“This is the Courtroom. The Alpha and other Alphas are inside.”

“Other Alphas?” I gasped. “Why would he want me to be here? What's going on?”

“I'm sorry, ma'am. I have no idea. You'll find out when you go in. All you have to do is go inside!” That was all she said. I was about to ask her something else, but before I could, I realised that she had walked away.

I ran my hands through my hair in frustration. Gosh! I couldn't tell why, but I have a bad feeling about this.

After what felt like forever, I took a deep breath before pushing the door open. I needed no soothsayer to tell me that I had interrupted something, because at that moment, ten pairs of eyes were fixed on me. I wanted nothing but the ground to open up and swallow me.

I bowed my head in greeting at the men who were still staring at me, like I was a prized possession. Alpha Alejandro signalled me to walk forward and without hesitation, I did. I made my way towards his direction.

Since there was no spare seat, I sat on the floor, beside his legs. I didn't know these men.

“Ah, Jan, is she the one?” I heard one of the men ask. What could they have spoken about me, in my absence? I didn't bother to stare at the men, afraid that I'd be killed if I stared at them.

“You idiot, isn't it obvious?” One other man spoke up. “Why else would she be sitting close to him?”

“She's beautiful and I can't wait to have her in my bed!” The first man repeated. “When will she be, you know, introduced to all of us?”

Introduced? What does that mean? Isn't this an introduction? Or could there be another meaning to it?