Chapter 2- Agreement

'What in moon goddess' name, is this true?', Lucy asked, covering her open mouth with her hands in shock.

'Yes, well that could be the only plausible explanation', Jo replied. 'I try my best to cover my scents in all of my clothes and everything well. But when I handed you my spare clothes earlier, I forgot to hide the scent and I did not know you were going to come out so fast to the kitchen'. Jo rubbed her temples in an attempt to ease the throbbing headache.

'But if you really are Alpha Jayden's mate, why not just tell him! Even if we are all omegas, a mate bond is sacred and above all werewolf laws', Lucy chirped happily, her blue eyes shining bright for the first time Jo had ever seen. This made Jo smile weakly.

'Lucy, this is much more complicated than you think and its better if you don't know my circumstances in depth. All I am asking for right now is that you play along and pretend to be Alpha Jayden's mate now. I will give you all of my scented clothes and you can drag this act for some time. And in a matter of few months, both you and I can leave this pack and seek our own freedom', Jo concluded, observing Lucy's reaction. 'And I can give you some of my savings as well'.

Lucy quickly shook her head sidesway,' Don't be ridiculous. If you are seeking freedom, then you need to have your own savings. I am just scared that this act might be dangerous for me and I don't play dangerous games. I like to lie low'.

'Well, I can guarantee your safety if you agree to do this. I am not going to force you, but just so you know, even if you don't agree to pretend now, Gina and her minions probably will make your life more miserable for the next two years. Turning 21 is very very VERY far for you right now. But if you agree to go along with it, you and I will be out of this pack in a few months', Jo added in a few more notes to persuade her.

'I agree with your plan', Lucy replied with no hesitation in her voice this time. 'How do we make this work?'.

A broad grin appeared across Jo's face as she started tapping her fingers on her wooden table, 'Well for starters, you will move in to this room. Its already a bit tight spaced with Polly and me but we can fit another bed in here. We need to be close to communicate'.

'Well, I don't mind sleeping here, this is better than my basement room. But will we not rouse suspicion? What if we just mind linked each other to be on the safer side?', Lucy suggested, tilting her head slightly to the right side.

'NO', Jo immediately screamed. She quickly regained her composure from her sudden outburst. 'Excuse me, I did not mean for my reply to come out that way. I...I...oh yes, being an omega, my wolf is very weak and I cannot talk to her. So my mind link is quite weak, whereas you have Beta's blood and it must be quite easy for you'.

'Oh, I dearly apologise Jo', Lucy started but paused instantly. 'I mean Jolene'.

Jo laughed heartily at the innocent girl, 'You can call me Jo, that's fine'.

A wave of relief spread across Lucy's body as she relaxed slightly. Ever since the murder and accusations, she had never called another person in an endearing nickname, in fact no one even wanted their names to come out of her mouth. She was called the cursed she-wolf for a reason.

Lucy got a little excited as she weighed Jo's words, leave this hell place in a few months? YES PLEASE!

'So are you ready to move in?', Jo asked Lucy again who looked visibly excited.

'Yes, I will move in straight away! I need to grab my items from the basement. I will be back soon', Lucy skipped happily out the door.

'Wait, Lucy!', she heard Jo's voice. 'Can you close your eyes for a quick second?'.

'Sure but why?', Lucy questioned, all confused.

'I need to rub my scent on you. Remember Alpha Jayden has to be convinced you are his mate for this plan to work', Jo reminded her. And with that, Jo motioned her hands as she rubbed a little bit of her scent on Lucy. 'All done, be quick now'.

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Lucy could not remember the last time she felt this happy, probably when her mother was still alive. When she gets out of this hell hole, her first goal would be to find her own place, maybe she could settle in the human town and find a small job. As she walked along the pebbly path, she felt the cool breeze on her skin. It felt so great to have someone to talk to. Even though technically Jo never said they were friends, they were still working together to get out of the pack and so, in a way, she felt like a friend. Lucy paused in her tracks when she heard a conversation.

'Welcome to our pack, we are delighted to be graced by the royal guards and commanders', she heard the former Alpha's flattering voice. Oh shit, she suddenly remembered about the important guest that were visiting tonight! She quickly hid behind the small bush to make way for them to pass first. The former Alpha was talking to a huge regal looking man who had heavy silver armours adorned. He had several followers who were wearing the same armour and of the same physical stature.

From the corner of her eyes, she saw Alpha Jayden looking poised and serious besides his father. He glanced her way for a second, making her heart stop. Did he see her? She hoped not, he was already so mad at her earlier.

Once she heard the conversations and voices fading away, she quietly stepped outside of the bush and bent a little to make as little noise as possible. But before she could sneak any further, someone caught her arms and yanked her back.

'Hi there mate, trying to be sneaky now?', her eyes met Alpha's mysterious emerald eyes and she swore she saw something besides hate this time.

'Um', It was getting harder for Lucy to breathe, because of the close proximity she was to the Alpha. His dominating aura was making her submit and, because she was not really his true mate, the aura affected her and she could not stop averting his gaze. He cupped her face to bring her attention back to him and now his eyes looked like they were almost pleading for something. As every second kept getting hotter, she observed Alpha Jayden's dark brown hair falling in front of his face and his sharp jaw lines clenching. He was without a doubt one of the most handsome and attractive male wolf in the pack and every she wolf swooned to get into his bed.

'You like what you see?', Jayden teased her as this made Lucy blush and puzzled at the same time. Just a few hours ago, he was full of anger and hate when he thought she was his mate, but suddenly, what was wrong with him now?

Alpha Jayden took a lungful of Lucy's scent as he kissed her marking spot lightly. 'See you around, little mate'. And with that, the Alpha abruptly turned and left, leaving Lucy dazed in the middle of the pathway.