Valerie's POV
"Harder, Alpha." My elder sister, Tania held tightly onto the bed, while the Alpha who happened to be my mate ravaged her insides from behind. I was seated on a wooden chair, facing them, forced to watch them. My arms, bound to the chair, were filled with marks of infidelity, the type that would only appear when your fated mate was cheating on you. But even though the marks hurt, I was not screaming or even grimacing or reacting to the pain at all, not even the one in my chest. I was used to it. For three years, since I found out that Alpha Ronald Ewan was my mate, I had been forced to endure this. He would not let me go or reject me, because being with one's fated mate 'felt good'. He would also not make me his Luna, because I was not worthy of the position. He wanted to eat his cake and have it. "What do you think, little mate? You think she is taking my cock nicely?" He asked me, his smile mocking. I rolled my eyes, ignoring his question. But as usual, the Alpha would not have it. He pulled out of my sister and strolled to stand in front of me. He gripped my chin tightly, and forced me to look up at him. He was standing before me, completely naked and hard, yet I felt nothing but utter disgust. No sparks of the bond, no pull, no scent, nothing, unlike when I first felt the bond three years ago, before I discovered that he was the devil. The hate I had for the man was stronger than the mate bond itself. The hate had eaten so deep into my heart that it overpowered the force of the bond. "Answer me, before I stuff it in your mouth." My stomach churned. Not just because of what he said, but because I knew that he would do it. He had done such to me numerous times. My greatest desire was to be free of him. But I could not reject him. He was an Alpha, and I was only an Omega. Rejecting him would kill me. Even if I survived it by any slim chance, my wolf would surely die. "Yes." I hissed. "She is taking your fucking cock nicely." I then glanced at the girl in front of me, my sister. The face of betrayal itself. Evil made flesh. There was a smirk on her face as she watched me. She was enjoying this too much, my humiliation. Before I turned eighteen and found out that Alpha Ronald and I were mated, I had a crush on him. But then, I found out that my sister liked him too, so I backed off so she could have him. Not until that fateful day, when our pack hosted the mating ball, and I happened to be mated to the Alpha. Tania was hysterical. She accused me of being a witch, and taking everything she ever wanted. She then promised that she would have her revenge, a kind of revenge that would break me so deeply, I would not be able to recover. And she did it, because I was broken. "Can I get up now?" I asked the Alpha, wanting to be away from the both of them. I just hoped deeply that he would spare me today, that he would not ask me to join him in bed. He smirked, and I felt my hope crush. "You know how I love finishing up with you, little omega. No matter how many I taste, you are still the best." I saw my sister's burning gaze on me, her jaws clenching. She hated the attention the stupid Alpha gave me. She did everything for him, but he just fucks her. I hated the attention too, but I would endure it just to see that look on her face. "Disgusting bastard." I murmured, but I knew that he heard me. Tania heard it too, and she hated it. She hated that I could insult him and get away with it, but if she dared, it would be her death. The Alpha smirked down at me, sensually rubbing his hand on my cheek. "Your filthy mouth..." He suddenly trailed off as if something called his attention. I guessed that someone sent him a mindlink. Today was the mating ball after all, and our pack was hosting it this year. His attention would be needed. The stupid smirk on his face soon disappeared, and was replaced by a deep frown. "Some bastard want to take my attention from you, Omega. But I will be back and I will fill your mouth with my cum." I wished that I could attend, but as usual, I was not allowed to attend any function. I was just locked up in a room, clothed and fed, then used for the Alpha's satisfaction. Still holding my chin, he tried to kiss me, but I moved my head away. There must really be an emergency, because he didn't try to force me as he usually did. He then left the room in a hurry, leaving me with my sister, as she picked up her clothes and began to dress up. I tried to stand up to go to my room as well, but the binds on my hands held me down. Thankfully, it wasn't too tight, as the bastard Alpha planned to lose me soon to fuck me. Tania began to say something to me, to mock me perhaps, but I didn't hear it at all, as a scent hit me. A scent so strong and inviting, I was almost knocked out. No! This kind of scent, I had experienced it before, the scent of a mate! My wolf which had been dormant for a while stirred and purred in my head. What could this mean? I already had a mate, and this was not the way he scented. Why was I smelling my mate again, and why was the pull so strong? I tried getting up again, this time forcing the binds loose. Ignoring my sister, I walked out of the room in search of the source of that scent.Amara's POVDamien carried me all the way to his room, his hands on my ass, while mine were wrapped around his neck. He kept on peppering my face with kisses, soft and desperate ones that made my heart ache. Every touch said how much he missed me.While me? I was giggling nonstop. He came back and he was still mine.When he set me down in the room, I reached to undo the buttons of his sleeves, because I wanted to feel more of him. But he suddenly held my hand, stopping me."I need you." I whispered, desperate to have his warmth pressed on me.He shook his head. "We can't.""Why— why not? I thought you—""She didn't reject me."My heart sank. When he carried me and brought me to the room, kissing my face like that, I assumed he was now free, that the bond was severed. I thought he was fully mine now and wanted to make love to me.A pang of guilt hit me. "I am sorry. I—"I pulled away, shake creeping in like a cold breeze.He wanted me. I knew that. He says it to me. He shows it. But ri
Amanda's POVI sat back on my seat, as I could not continue standing. My knees my were weak, my heart heavy. My pride— what was left of it— bad been trampled upon.An Alpha does not knee. An Alpha does not beg.But here I was, begging a man that I had met just twice because I could not imagine him leaving me. I could not bear the thought of him being with another woman. It hurt so bad. Why was I paired with someone who didn't want me at all? I have never met someone who resisted the mate bond as strongly as he did.I had worn this dress, letting out a generous amount of cleavage— something that wasn't my usual style— in hope to entice him. He looked once, and I thought I had him. But he proved me wrong. He only looked once, then he avoided that area like I had a warning sign written there.I could tell that he was affected, but his dedication to fighting the bond was so strong.He must really love that woman.I felt hands on my back, and I turned to see my Gamma— Manuel. He was the on
Damien's POV My hands were behind me as I clasped them tightly against each other. The room was cool, but I was sweating. Panicking, desperate to escape. "Alpha Amanda." I mentally congratulated myself for keeping my voice steady, when all I wanted to do was yell at her to end this madness between us. "Please sit down." Her voice was low now, her eyes curious as she stared at me. She must have seen the hostility in my eyes. "Why this?" I asked, gesturing at the flowers and the champagne and the decorations and the lights. In fact, the entirety of the room. She gave a small shrug. "I was hoping that it will help you relax in my presence." "Do I look relaxed to you?" She shook her head slowly. "But it shows how much you are affected by me." "It shows how much I want to get out of here." It was an effort to keep my voice down. Hurt flicked through her eyes, but she drew in a breath to calm herself. "Please sit down." She was not just being polite. She was actually begging me. "
Damien's POV Days passed, Solana and Marcel had gone back to their pack and the day went on with the usual energy it carried. Everyone was happy. Well, almost. I was still tethered to a woman I didn't choose— one who refused to let me go. I could not do more than hold Amara or hug and kiss her cheeks, even though we clearly craved more. Amara had told me last night that she was ready for me. Fully ready to be claimed. She wanted me to mark her. But marking her, when I had found my fated mate could cause the latter serious pain. Ronald was paralyzed when Klaus marked Valerie, and I didn't wish to put her through such pain. My wolf especially, objected to marking another. We were not also sure that the marking might work with us if I didn't break the one with Amanda. It worked for Valerie and Klaus because they were also fated mates. Another reason the marking would not be happening was because I knew that Amara would not like to be marked while another nursed the pain. I knew I h
Amara's POV My breath hitched. There was something in Damien's voice— low, commanding and deliberate— that made my knees tremble and want to do everything that he says. The air between us thickened with anticipation and charged with something much greater than lust. Trust. I placed my hands behind me like he asked me to, while those dark eyes assessed me in a way that sent my face going up in flames. He cupped one of my breasts, kneading it softly. Then he pinched my nipple harder than I expected, and I moaned out loud. "You have no idea how lovely you look when you make those sounds, Amara." He said, taking my other breast and squeezing both of them now. I whimpered, arching forward. He began to touch me, hands mapping spots in my body, trailing paths and patterns that made me breathless. He lips came upon my neck, kissing and nibbling my flesh, I was certain he would leave hickeys. He pulled away and stepped back just a little, as if to admire the art he was creating. Then h
Damien's POVEveryone cleared the living room so that my dad and I could have a private moment. Amara decided not to meet him at all, and I totally supported it."Why are you here, Dad?" I couldn't even pretend to be pleased with his arrival.He shook his head. "No greetings, huh?""Why are you here?" I repeated."When were you going to tell your mother and I that you found your mate?" His face lit up, almost as if he was certain that I already chose to be with my fated mate.I knew it. That was why he drove here this morning without informing me. Someone must have told him. Sometimes I forgot about the Omegas here and their ability to gossip."I have introduced my mate to you." I said, my tone flat and passive.He shook his head. "No you have not. You mate is Alpha Amanda of the Moon cliff pack, and I have not met her."I took some deep calming breaths, wanting to be civilized, but my patience was already wearing thin."Alpha Amanda and I decided that we are going to reject the bond.