Alpha Damon took hold of my hand. Rather than going back to get my things from my uncle's house, he took me to the tower with him.
"My things" I murmured thinking he wouldn't pay attention to it but he did."Trash them, I will equip you with whatever you want" he reacted. I can't negate it, he sounded cool after enunciating that and that single statement was enough to make my heart flutter.The fact that he was grasping my hand diverted my attention from seeing how the world looked like for the first time, I was too flustered.It took us at most thirty minutes to arrive at the tower by foot. I was already exhausted from that diminutive walk because it was my first time.My mouth went wide at how big the tower was, I couldn't help but dreamily look around. Just for that moment, my worries died down as I mopped around like a lost pup.The interiors of the tower were beautifully designed with gold, it looks spacious, uncluttered and welcoming.It was crammed with people who were diligently working, some were chatting and laughing but they all stopped at the sight of Alpha Damon.I could tell that they were scared, just like me. Their hands were quivering as they swerved their heads while we walked past them. It was a quick observation for me.My gaze went from them to the man who was still holding my hand in his as if I would vanish if he let go.Unlike a while ago, his face was cold as ice with a scowl. "Stop staring at me, you will be with me for the next 1year. That's enough time to take a good look at me" I don't know if he was taunting or mocking me.I precipitously looked away without being told the second time with my face reddening in embarrassment even though I was not staring at him for whatever reason he was thinking about.A hefty-looking man came towards us as we were about to enter the room. "Welcome back Alpha" he greeted.His eyes stopped on our entwined hands but he was quick enough to avert them.I thought of who he could be but the only thing that kept popping up in my head was the possibility of him being the Alpha's Beta. Alpha Damon nodded his head."She's Olivia, she will be my mistress from today. Prepare a room for her in my quarters and assign a maid to assist her" he instructed."Yes Alpha""And also, get enough dresses and anything she might need for her" he added. The well-built man bowed and disappeared.I could only stare at them till he was out of our sight, he is handsome but scary at the same time. Who is he though?"Beta Luca, that was Beta Luca" Alpha Damon answered. I was forced to cover my mouth with my left hand since my right hand had been confiscated by him.How did he hear me? Did I say that loud? "I can read minds. You can call it a psychic ability so, you better not say anything bad about me in my presence" he forewarned.He can read minds even when I do not mind-link him? Psychic ability? I scoffed subconsciously with the belief that he was just teasing me.I saw his lips twitch but it only lasted for a few seconds. We got into his room and he finally let go of my hand.My eyes went around the room which was just plain yet beautiful. Anyone will be able to tell that a male wolf lives here, everywhere is sparkly clean.I could barely spot any dirt in his room, his clothes were also well arranged in the closet. Alpha Damon is a neat freak who is possibly obsessed with cleanliness."Do you want anything?" he asked. Half of my mind was on the paintings on the wall. They are more beautiful than any other paintings I have seen in my life.Do I want anything? I asked myself the question but nothing came to my mind, I shook my head in retort."Sit" Alpha Damon's voice echoed in my ear, it was not in a commanding tone but enough to make me do as ordered.I carefully sat on his bed to avoid him getting mad at me for making a mistake. The bed was delicate, it gave me a whole new feeling by just sitting on it.I have never had one nor been given the chance to sit on one except the bare floor of my room. Anything but standing up from this bed, I would do anything to have this kind of soft bed in my room.Alpha Damon must be very well off to afford all these things. To me, the tower feels like a mini heaven although I have never gone up there."While they are preparing your room, you can stay here for now. I am going to take my bath" he cited while grabbing a towel neatly pleated on top of his closet.I cleared my throat as what he said earlier popped up in my mind. "Do you want to say something?" he queried.Alpha Damon veered around to face me. Knowing that it would be rude to talk to him sitting down while he was standing, I stood up from the bed."My uncle, did he sell me to you?" I questioned, hoping that it was nothing like that. I know my Uncle is capable of doing that but I want to believe he didn't."Why else do you think you are here? I didn't wake up and resolved to pick you as my personal maid" Alpha Damon scowled.He picked up the towel and entered the bathroom after a glance at me with his brows raised as if I just asked a blatant and stupid question.My shoulders sprawled in disappointment. I was predicting that sort of response from him but why does it hurt?All my life I have lived in Karen's shadow, doing everything they asked me to do but they just sold me without thinking twice about it.Did Uncle David mean it when he told me that I was a nuisance and a burden to them?I sat back down on the bed, trying as much as I could to prevent myself from crying. I wouldn't cry because of anyone in that family anymore and that's a promise.I am no longer with them, maybe it will truly make them happy.I don't know what this place holds for me but since Alpha Damon is not treating me the way I expected him to, I will become more happier with time.It felt like my world stopped the moment Alpha Damon came out of the bathroom dripping wet with the towel wrapped around his waist.My eyes roamed around his half-naked body, his biceps were attractive, and he had beautiful abs that made me desire to touch them. No matter how I want to see it, this man right in front of me is beautiful.I was so lost in admiring his physique that I didn't know when he came closer to me, so close that he would be able to hear my heartbeat if he wanted to."I told you to stop looking at me with those eyes, it's making me think of slamming you on the bed and devouring your beautiful body" he whispered huskily."If you are that eager to have me, I can make today our first night" he added while staring at me lustful gaze.DAMONThe world seemed to waver the moment my eyes landed on her. At first, I thought my mind was playing tricks on me—maybe I’d been thinking about her too much, and now my brain was conjuring mirages to taunt me. But no. She was real, standing there like a ghost from a dream I hadn’t wanted to wake from. My chest tightened, and I swear my heart skipped a beat before slamming against my ribs like a fierce drum. The surrounding air thickened, muffling every sound except for the blood rushing in my ears. My feet felt rooted to the ground, as if moving might scare her away, like a deer startled in the wild. “Olivia?” Her name slipped from my lips again before I could stop it, soft and disbelieving. Her eyes locked onto mine. For a second, neither of us moved. Her face was a mixture of shock and something else I couldn’t quite place—something that made my stomach twist and churn like a storm brewing in the distance. I blinked, half-expecting her to vanish. But she didn’t. She stayed
OLIVIAI took a deep breath and adjusted the mask on my face as I stood in front of the tower. My eyes roamed around the huge and mighty securities and I subconsciously snickered. It has been years, but it still felt like everything happened yesterday. I remember being thrown out and pushed around by these same people who are now bowing right in front of me as a welcome to the same tower I was sent away from. I know they acted on instructions, but they could have treated me better. “Miss Hunter?” my eyes moved up the seconds my name escaped one of the securities’ mouths. “Yes, I am here to see the Alpha,” I said without missing a tone. There was no need for me to. “Please, come with me. He has been waiting for you,” he answered, motioning me to enter the tower. I took a deep breath, hoping to steady my heart as it pounded wildly in my chest, betraying me with every beat. I was wearing a mask, and that was supposed to be my armor tonight. He wouldn’t know me. He wouldn’t see past
OLIVIAThe sweet relief of the cool evening breeze caressed my skin. I could feel the gentle prickles of goosebumps as the breeze raised the fine hairs on my arm. I closed my eyes, letting the soothing sensation wash over me, and I felt my worries drift away in the breeze. “Are you sure you are okay with going out without your mask?” Kate asked. I shrugged my shoulders, walking as steadily as I could. “It's evening. I bet no one will recognize me,” I inferred. Although it wasn’t late in the evening, anyone would find it difficult to recognize me and even if they did, they wouldn’t find out about my identity as the mysterious and popular young lady who is currently a hot topic in the pack. It is important to choose a special day for such an announcement. That way, I will get to see the reactions on their faces when they know who I am. “Did you get the name of the place?” I inquired. Kate slightly bobbed her head, turning her attention to me. I am working on a case of a pup who we
OLIVIAI dropped the papers on the table, grabbed a drink, and gulped it down my throat before taking a seat. Funny how three years passed by in a blur after giving birth to my triplets. It’s been three years of formidable survival, three years of working, learning, and taking care of my kids. I worked myself up to be where I am today and I am grateful I decided to learn something new years back. As I picked up the papers again with the intent to get back to work, my assistant pushed open the door to my small study, revealing herself “You got over fifteen meeting requests today, Miss Hunter. Should I prepare an appointment with them?” Kate asked. I relaxed on my back and creased my forehead in exhaustion. “Right now, I am juggling multiple cases.” I can’t take more for now, please” I implored. Three years ago, everyone looked down on me for being a rogue whore, for getting pregnant without a mate. People insulted, harassed, and denied me opportunities and work. But right now, I
DAMONThree years on>>>I dropped the papers in my hand and sat down on the chair, picking up the cup of water on the table. The past three years have been a nightmare; living with Hazel and also with Olivia’s disappearance. These past years, I have searched for her everywhere in the entire pack, but it seems she vanished into thin air. No single news about her, nothing! Her family does not care if she is dead or alive and I feel guilty knowing that she left because of me when I promised to protect her. I want to see her, to know how she is doing, to see how grown has become. She is no longer the teenager I lived with anymore since she will be turning 22 in a month. I long for her presence. I can’t even tell if she is doing fine, wherever she is or not. I took Hazel’s conduct for three years for good health. Now that I am all healed, there is no reason for me to keep her with me anymore. It’s high time I got rid of her. Everyone complains about her antics, she does as she please
OLIVIATWO MONTHS LATERI dropped the bucket in my hand as I rushed to get Aria, who was crying. I picked my baby girl in my hand and cooed her to stop her from crying, but she wouldn’t. I bit my lips and slowly sat down to breastfeed her. She just woke up from sleep so she is hungry and needs to be fed. The second she started sucking on it, she stopped crying immediately. I sighed, turning to look at Aiden and Asher, her brothers who were thankfully still sleeping. These past two months have not been easy, with me trying to take care of three kids at the same time while also working to provide for us. And when they all decide to wake up with cries, I have to pause my work to take care of them first, like right now. “What the hell are you doing sitting down, Olivia? Do you think that you are here to relax?” my boss asked, startling me with his presence. I was praying not to get caught today, but I guess I couldn’t avoid it. I sprang up on my feet, holding Aria close to me. “I am