She can never be your mate

Damien

“Sophia touched her!” Dante roared and I clenched my fists, gritting my teeth furiously. Anger flashed in my eyes as Kendrick walked into my room.

Nora had swollen eyes and there were finger marks on her face which explained why she was sobbing last night. Her eyes were swollen and puffy from crying too much, I wasn’t bothered about that but Sophia went against my rules, she disobeyed me.

NOBODY DISOBEYS ME!

Kendrick was my brother who was slightly older than me and I bared my fangs at him, flaring with anger.

We were enemies ever since Kendrick tried to kill me.

“What do you want?” I growled and he smiled softly.

“It’s so nice to see you… But it’s even nicer to see that little maid of yours. She looks like a damsel in distress and we all know I’m the perfect one who can rescue her…” He said with a laugh as he sat on the couch, staring at me with an annoying smirk. Everything was a joke to him, including my life.

I hated his guts more than I hated the moon goddess. He was lucky I don’t kill my family because he deserved nothing but death.

“What do you want? I hate repeating myself.” I retorted and he rolled his eyes.

“I know that… But before I talk about why I’m here, let’s talk about that maid. Where did you get her from? She looks young and innocent, just the way I like my ladies, I’ll like to buy her.” He replied and I forced down a growl.

“Let me rip out his throat.” Dante pleaded as he tried to take over but with all my strength I managed to keep him in check.

“Don’t push me to the wall.” I warned, fisting the sheets.

“We both know that’s not what I want… Control that wild beast of yours, I still have a long time on earth… She’s nothing but a maid, why not sell her to me. She looks maltreated here, I can do a better job.”

I felt a sting of pain. She was being maltreated… I should look into it and make sure she’s properly treated.

“I do not involve myself in human trading!” I yelled, banging my fists on the table and the dishes shifted, making little noises.

“I’m not asking you to sell her. I’m asking for us to swap employees… How about we ask her who she wants to be with. I’m willing to give you two maids in return for her… I like her, she’s the type of woman I want.” His words infuriated the hell out of me and how I managed to remain calm with Dante crashing out inside of me was a mystery.

“She’s mine! Do not make me hurt you, Kendrick. I hate giving out what’s mine, you know that better than anyone else.” I retorted, hinting at a past experience and anger flashed through his face. His smile disappeared as he glared at me, panting slowly.

“And you ended up being the reason for her death, I hope you’re happy.” A nerve ticked in my jaw as images of her lifeless body resurfaced in my head but I forced it down, shutting my eyes tightly.

“You’re lucky I haven’t banished or killed you.” I gritted out. “Don’t make me do that.” I warned and he rolled his eyes.

“Alejandro has one of my maids.” He let out after a pause and I opened my food, taking a bite as I watched him slowly, without a word. I knew my silence was killing him but it made me feel more pleased with myself.

“I just said Alejandro has one of my girls.” He repeated.

“Then go get her. Do you need a ride?” I taunted and he growled, his jaws clenched.

“No, I need the money. He's going to sell her… His guards caught her in his territory and now I know it’s only a matter of days before he ships her off to a stupid old ass Alpha.” He replied and I shrugged my shoulders.

“Oh well, I hope he sells her for a reasonable price. Good luck to her.” I replied and he banged his hands on the couch, a mediocre performance which didn’t get my attention.

“I like her… She’s pregnant with my child.” My hand froze midway and I continued, pretending not to show concern even though I was hopping mad inside. Apart from Alejandro and Sophia trying to cun me, I was furious.

“So what makes you think I can help?”

“Don’t play with me, Damien… I know you hate slavery.” He replied and I raised a brow in sarcasm.

“Oh really? Didn’t you just offer to buy my maid?”

“Fine, I’m leaving her for you. I just want my child.” He replied and I went silent for a moment.

“Fine, I’ll instruct Seyric to do the deal, now leave.” He stood up sluggishly.

“It’s good to see that you still regard me as family… Have fun with your little maid, I noticed she has your scent, wanna explain why?.” I growled as I shot him a dark glare.

“You’re lucky you’re still alive…”

“Only because you’re weak.” He retorted and I smiled grimly.

“And you’re stagnant because of your incompetence.” He chuckled as he strutted out.

I exhaled deeply, now it was time to face Sophia. “Bring Sophia to my room.” I mindlinked to Seyric.

I ate my food slowly, it tasted bland because I was in a sore mood, Sophia and my brother had ruined it and all I wanted was to immerse myself in work.

“Come in.” I let out a few seconds after she knocked. Those seconds had been used to tame the beast inside of me that was pleading to be released. Goddess knew if I unleashed him now, Sophia’s corpse would be leaving this pack.

“Damien… It’s so nice to see…”

“Why did you touch her?” I demanded, my voice low and void of emotion, this was the calmest I could be and goddess knew the pain of my fingers digging into my flesh was the best way to subdue my anger.

Her face went pale as fear flashed across, it disappeared almost immediately but I see everything… “What? What are you talking about?” She demanded, feigning a smile as she walked over to the window, staring outside.

“Don’t make me repeat myself.” I spoke feebly and she chuckled dryly.

“I didn’t touch…” I didn’t let her finish her words as I grabbed her neck, her eyes widening in shock as I lifted her from the ground like a log of wood.

“I… Dam… Alpha…” She stuttered, her hand around mine as she tried to free herself but it made me tighten my grip.

“Why did you touch her?” I thundered, unable to keep my voice low. My veins were visible all over my hands and I was distraught and she quivered in my hands, her eyes brimming with tears as she began sweating.

I let go of her roughly and she fell to the ground, scurrying to the wall as I walked over to the window. I inhaled the fresh air, trying to take a break because if she doesn’t start talking, I’d be forced to start touching bones.

“I’m waiting.” I grunted.

“I’m sorry!” She screamed, panting heavily and I sighed deeply.

“Never touch what’s mine… I rule this pack, my words are rules and anyone who disobeys me would be greatly punished…”

“I’m sorry… It was a mistake!”

“A repeat of this and you won’t be so lucky.” I warned and she nodded, staring at me intently.

“Is she your mate?” Her question threw me off balance and I went blank for a second, unable to utter a word because suddenly for strange reasons, my heart quickened at the mention of mate. I shifted back, turning around as I evaded the question, trying to occupy myself with other things.

“She can never be your mate… This is something we both know… Think about the past, an innocent girl died because she was your mate… Don’t let history repeat itself, Alpha… I’m the only one for you. I’m powerful enough to rule beside you, I can help you attain greater heights, lowlives like her would only latch onto you like parasites…”

“Out! Never refer to her as a lowlife!” I barked, breathing heavily with my gaze almost clouded with rage. Fur was beginning to appear on my neck and Dante was ready to unravel himself, he wanted to rip her to pieces for what she had just said, for the wound she had just opened.

She bolted out and I staggered back, falling weakly on the bed as I shut my eyes tightly, wishing I could put an end to the endless stream of pain inside me.