He could be our mate

Nora

“Do you think you’re free?” Sophia’s mocking voice rang out as she walked into the kitchen and I coiled back with fear, bowing my head immediately as my heart began racing.

“Make her kneel.” Sophia ordered and I went on my knees immediately, I knew Alpha Dante must’ve approved of her pushing me so I tried very hard not to resist.

I have experienced more humiliating situations so with my head lowered, I waited for the next action, biting back my tears.

“Raise your head… This is a little lesson to always watch wherever you’re going. As the future Luna, it’s my duty to weed out torns like you.” She spat out and I lifted my head, my gaze still on the ground.

I let out a gasp as her hands landed on my cheek. It was so unexpected that I heard loud bells in my ears and I felt my face heating up.

Water welled up in my eyes and my eyes dilated for a few seconds. I was struggling to keep my emotions in check.

I knew better than to cry or plead for mercy, it was only going to make her more pleased and she’d make me feel miserable. All the other maids gasped in shock as they watched me, it was hard to tell whether they were sad for me or pleased that I was getting punishment.

“Apologize to my cat now.” She ordered and I nodded.

“I… I’m… I’m sorry…” My voice broke as I said these words, I couldn’t believe that I was apologizing to an animal who was barely hurt.

“This is only the beginning, when I become Luna, my first order would be to have you banned from this pack and when that happens, you’ll become a rogue because no pack is ever going to accept you.” She threatened and with a smile, she walked out, her cat trailing behind her.

I rose slowly from the ground, tears streaming down my cheeks but I didn’t bother to clean it. I let it flow freely as I went back to my job.

“I’m glad she got punished. She thinks she is untouchable…”

“Oh please, I’m sure the Alpha was the one who sent miss Sophia. I can’t wait for her to get banished…”

“Take a look at her! Disgusting!” The other maids taunted me, their voices echoed in my head and it made more tears flow.

I didn’t understand why I was hated but I just wanted to disappear, I wanted the ground to swallow me… I wanted to turn into air and never be seen.

“Everything is going to be okay…” Nyx whispered softly and I exhaled.

“For how long? Why is my life different? Why doesn’t my life keep going downhill?” I asked Nyx, hoping to get a response but like other days, she was gone.

I didn’t have the strength to question or call her, I sucked in a breath and continued working, the pain in my heart expanding with each word they uttered against me.

Night reached and when I finished with all my chores, I dashed into the garden. Running as fast as my legs could carry me. Running away from the voices, the pain, the threats and fears.

The run was exactly what I needed as the cool breeze made me shiver. Tears were already spilling down my cheeks, I was trying to control it but it was beyond me.

Why? Why me? I knew no maternal love, my father died a few days after my 12 year birthday and since then it’s been struggles after struggles, I keep getting into deeper shit.

It feels like the goddess hates me. The thought of becoming a rogue brought more tears to my eyes. I doubt if I’ll be able to survive in the forest.

I clung to a tree tightly, listening to the rustling of the trees as I let the breeze blow, wishing it could blow all the pain in my heart away but I knew it was impossible and I wasn’t done, there was more to come.

The air suddenly went humid and I noticed that there was a different scent. I didn’t know who it belonged to but I turned around, trying to know if someone had followed me even though I knew it was impossible.

There was nobody and I exhaled. I gathered all my thoughts and walked back to the house slowly.

Morning

I woke up feeling very tired, I had cried myself to sleep last night and my face felt swollen.

My ear still hurt from the painful slap I had received. I shivered as I remembered the humiliation I had gone through yesterday, hoping not to cross paths with her today.

Ignoring the hateful comments from the maids, I carried out my work hastily, hoping I wouldn’t get to serve anyone food today but my heart shattered when Mistress Ella called me.

“Take the food to the Alpha’s room.” She ordered and left without a word and I swallowed the lump that had suddenly hindered my breathing.

I didn’t know whether to cry or scream but I knew this was surely intentional… The other maids were setting me up because why was I always the one serving the Alpha?

I exhaled deeply as I tried to touch the tray. My hands were trembling… My heart was pounding heavily and I exhaled thrice before I grabbed the trays, deciding it was best to face my fears now rather than prolong the pain.

I got to his room and knocked on the door, I felt my knees buck weakly. It was doing a great job holding me up because I wanted nothing more than to collapse and disappear into the ground.

“Come in.” His bass voice rang out and I flinched, my heart almost ripping out of my chest.

I forced my legs inside, my head bowed as I tried to cover my face with my hair.

I placed the food on the table and turned around, my hands shaking as I made my way to the door, hoping he’d let me go without a word.

“Stop.” He commanded and I froze, almost losing my balance as I halted. I turned around slowly, my hands intertwined.

He took a step towards me and I winced when he grabbed my cheeks, lifting my head up as he glanced at my cheeks.

His face turned cold immediately and he released my face. “Out.” He whispered and I nodded dashing out as fast as my legs could carry me.

In my haste, I didn’t notice the person who stood at the door and I almost lost my balance after hitting his hard body.

His hands grabbed my arms immediately as he helped steady me. My heart was pounding heavily and lifting my head up, I was stunned…

He had the most beautiful pair of blue eyes I’d ever seen and I felt my jaw drop as I stared like a fool.

“Are you okay?” He asked, waving his head over my face. His brows were creased with concern and I nodded, turning red with embarrassment.

“Take care of yourself.” He flashed me a smile and my heart skipped a beat as I swallowed. He walked past me and I couldn’t help but shut my eyes tightly, my arm tingling with delight for the first time in my life.

This was the first time I was genuinely concerned about my appearance because of a person, I couldn’t stop my racing heart and as I walked away, a small smile made its way to my face as I remembered how he had been concerned.

“He seems nice… He could be our mate…” Nyx whispered softly and I gasped immediately, shutting my mouth with my palms.