Everything needed to be perfect for Drake’s arrival, not that it wasn’t though.
As always, Agatha wanted to show herself off, and Mary allowed her.
That made me sick in my stomach, and I had to do some preparations that weren’t a part of my duties, but as ever, I needed to do it.
Agatha wanted to have that party in the garden, near the fountain, which was crazy.
It was a special place, allowed for Alphas and their families, my mother used to tell me that was the place of peace and happiness that her father made for the late Alpha, Tod’s grandfather, and his Luna.
Maybe I loved it there so much because it was true.
That place was sacred for those who were in love, but I never saw an Alpha or a Luna there, just an Omega gardener who was taking care of it.
And now, that spoiled brat wanted to party in there.
Shit, I won’t serve them there, no way.
“Lotta, why are you obeying my orders?” As an omega, you should do as I say!” Agatha was angry, as always, when it came to Lotta.
“Lotta tried to stay calm, by taking a deep breath.
She was exhausted already and all she wanted was a sleep.
“You know damn well if you do the party to the garden, your drunk friends will ruin all”, she answered.
“There are some plants and flowers than don’t exist nowhere else in the world”, she said.
“Let’s ask what your Alpha thinks about that, shall we?” Agatha was mean, and quickly went into Tod’s office, together with Lotta.
“Daddy, I have a problem”, she said with a winning voice, as every time that she wanted something from him.
Alpha was there with his Luna, discussing some things about Drake’s return.
“Agatha, sweetheart, you’re lucky that we are alone here.”
" How many times have I told you to address me as sir?”
You are my daughter, but people in our pack need to see your respect toward me”, he said to her.
“It’s this omega fault”, she raised her voice.
“She disobey my orders, not wanting to prepare everything for the party in the garden”, she said.
“Neaa the fountain?” Alpha was surprised.
“Yes”, she answered.
“And she is right”, he answered thoughtfully.
“You have such a big yard and a garden all over the place, but that one is forbidden for parties, you understand?”
“Honey, I think you should allow her “, Mary involved.
“That’s enough Mary!”
“You are already too soft for her wishes, but this one won’t be granted, period!
“Now, young lady, you better hurry and find some other place, because your brother is coming soon, and I have a lot of work to do”, he looked at her with raised eyebrows, which meant it was time for her to leave, and there was no more talking.
Agatha was furious, but she thanked her father politely and left his office, but not without an awful plan for revenge.
“You can go and prepare the party in the main garden, in front of the house”, she said to Lotta and left.
“Lotta was surprised and didn’t trust Agatha, but she had too much work to do.
She was going toward a pack house, where all the main food had been prepared when she suddenly heard some footsteps behind her.
She didn’t have time to react, when strong arms grabbed her, and put some cloth on her mouth, then all went into darkness.
When she finally woke up, Lotta was in the dungeon, and her hands and legs were tied up, so she couldn’t move.
“What the hell?..“, she couldn’t believe what was happening to her.
“Surprised?” She heard Agatha’s voice behind her.
“You didn’t think I will let you get away with your filthy plan, did you?” She was yelling at Lotta.
“No one will tell me what I can or can’t do, especially some worthless omega as yourself”, she said with bitterness.
“Now, you’ll see what those who don’t obey me gets”, she said, holding a whip in her hands.
When she felt a first strike, her skin broke, together with her dress, and a warm liquid started to leak.
It was her blood.
The pain was so hard that she couldn’t suspend the tears or scream, but it was only a first blow.
Agatha could whip her all night, but she won’t give her that satisfaction of hearing her screams, no.
And she did.
Agatha was whipping her so many times, that she couldn’t breathe, and she stopped when one of the guards saw that Lotta had fainted, scared that she might have been dead.
She wasn’t dead, but she was barely alive.
Take her to her room, I don’t want to see her tonight. ”
“I want her ready tomorrow for her usual duties”, Agatha ordered, then went out as if nothing had happened.
One of the guards who stopped Agatha was Viktor’s friend, and he ran fas to tell him what had happened.
“Damn it, Jules, how could you let that happened, man?!” Viktor was angry.
“I had no choice, she said it was Alpha’s orders, and I did stop her from killing Lotta!” Jules defended himself.
“I doubt that was his orders because it wouldn’t be Agatha that whipped her”, Victor said.
“You think she did this by herself?” Jules was confused.
“I do, and I have a good feeling why”, Viktor said, worried.
“Oh my God”, was all that he said when he saw her.
Her back was so torn that she needed stitches, so he had no other than to take her to the pack hospital.
“Why isn’t she healing faster?” Doctor Martin was surprised after he was finished.
“She hasn’t transformed yet”, Viktor said.
“I see”, the doctor answered.
“I gave her a transfusion and infusion, but when she wakes up, she will be in lot of pain, so I’ll place nurse here so she could gave her a pain killers”, he said to him.
“I’m sorry for her, and whoever did this, must be punished, because that is too cruel”, he said to Viktor.
“Maybe she will tell us when she wakes up.”
“Maybe”, Viktor said, but he knew damn well that this won’t happen.
That night Lotta had a fever, which lasted until the next day and didn’t pass. Viktor was worried and tried to talk with the doctor about it, but he said that was usual, considering her state, so he came back after practice to see how is she doing. Her body was shaking and she tried to open her eyes. It seemed like she was fighting with herself. “Lotta?” Viktor called her, hoping she would hear him. And she did. She was aware the whole time of what was going on around her, but she just couldn’t tell. “The doctor said that your fever is normal, you got a few stitches on your back. “So, I know that is not how you imagine it, but happy birthday, Lotta”, he said and gave her a little box, but she couldn’t take it, she was too weak. “Here, let me help you”, he said and opened it. There was a silver bracelet with her name on it, and a pendant with a wolf’s head. On the inside was engraved Friends Forever. “I have the same one, so I meant what it writen”, he said. “Thank you, I
“I don’t think that anything will change if Alpha or Luna finding out what has Agatha done”, Lotta said. “What do you mean it won’t?” Victor asked. “She’s done something awful to you, it doesn’t matter what’s her title, she has no right, and she needs to pe punished.” “You are damaged for good!” Viktor was pissed. “Oh, please, for them I’m just a worthless omega”, she was bittered. “You know that’s not true, and you had a choice, damn it, Lotta, you still do!” “No matter what I do, what I I’m, Agatha won’t let me be, how can’t you understand that?” She was trying to explain. “You worth much more than she, especially now, when they see what you are”, Viktor said. “No!” She yelled. “No one mustn’t know, I forbid you to tell them!” “Why?” “Because you won’t stay here that long?” He found her weak spot. “If you’re my friend, you will understand.” “I’m your friend, and I’ll always will be, but I don’t understand Lotta.” “You are the best warrior I know, much stronger than me,
Lotta almost dropped the tray when she heard him saying that. “Then, every omega could sit out the table with us, which isn’t appropriate, don’t you think , brother?” Agatha’s tongue was vicious as usual. She couldn’t stand Lotta’s closeness. “She has the point, Drake”, Mary agrees with her daughter, as usual. Martin cleared his throat and caught. “Lotta isn’t like other omega’s”, Alpha Martin said. “And yet, you made her as one , father”, Agatha was ruthless. “I made a mistake, just to please you and your mother”, he was embarrassed. “Enough!” Drake’s strong voice made them in shock, even Lotta. She just stood there, not knowing what to think, or feel anymore, all she knew was that she wanted to leave. “Is that true, father?” Drake’s voice was calmer, but still firm and serious, just like his face. “Yes, son, but you were there, it was before your 18 birthday”, Alpha Martin said. “I thought she was doing it for other reasons, that you were trying to help her like you shou
Lotta was looking at him as if she could kill him, she was so mad. “You may win the battle, but not the war”, she told him. “How will you be with a woman that despises you?” Without love, or ...” She bit her lips, not wanting to continue, which made him laugh. “Oh, I’m not worried, my precious”, he said and approached very close to her, so she could feel his breathing. “I’ve seen how you reacted to my touch, and I’m sure you will be very hot in bed, our bed”, he whispered, while he gently caressed her cheek. Lotta’s face was never that red. She wanted the earth to open up and swallow her, now. He was much taller than her, and so hot, and yes. She was attracted to him, but that was a bond that all mates had, it doesn’t mean that love will be there and strong enough. But she wanted that, once... A long time ago, before he left, without an explanation, before she realized why she was so bonded to him, but now she did. They were mates, destined ones, and nothing could change
Lotta’s POV What an arogant man! Who the hell, is he?! Talking to me like that and telling me what to do with my life, not to mention that he wants to marry me, like I’m his property! “You are his mate”, she heard Tessa in her head. “It doesn’t mean he can do what ever he wants with me!” Lotta said to her. “Ohh, you are mad about a kiss.” “You must admit, it was a great kiss”, Tessa teased her. Lotta touched her swollen lips, still warm from his gentle kiss. Tessa was right, he liked the kiss, and the thing was she wanted much more than a kiss, and that was what made her angry. Oh, God, why him? Why now? The bond was too strong, even then, she could feel it, but she could never imagine that Drake was her mate. She was always intimidated by his appearance, always, and she thought that there was no way that he would ever look at her, he was so much above her as she always thought, and a future Alpha. At that time, she was broken and couldn’t tell what would happen to her l
“It was you all the time!” She raised her voice. “I can’t believe I was so stupid to see it”, she said. “Tell me, damn it!” She yelled at Viktor. “Yes, it was me”, he admitted, and in his voice was a relief. “So, you were pretending to be my friend?” She was bittered. “I’ve never pretend, I’m your friend Lotta and I always will be, regardless of Drake, or what you think”, he said. “I didn’t do it because he’s a future Alpha or because I will become his Beta, I choose to be your friend, because of you”, he said. “You’ll be his Beta?” “Great reward”, she said. “It’s not what you think”, he told her. “Really?” “How is it then, Viktor, because I would really like to know”, she was upset. He took a deep breath before he started to talk. “Drake and I were always the best friends, you could always see us together”, he said. “Yes, I saw you, but I thought it was because you are his father’s best warrior, and he needed to train”, she said. “That too, but we grew up together, and
“I’m not sleeping with you !” She said, upset. “He smiled, with satisfaction on his face. “You aren’t, at least, not yet”, he said, calm. “What they’ll is that supposed to mean?” She asked him. “You will move your stuff into your new room, at the main house.” “I have no peace when you are here in the pack house alone, with free males that running around”, he was serious. “Oh, and near you I’ll be safer?” She was sarcastic. “You know you will, at least until I became an Alpha because then you are moving with me, into our room”, he said. “You are crazy, I’m not going to do that”, she was firm. “Stop being so childish.” “You know I won’t do anything you don’t want me to, otherwise I would do it a long time ago, damn it!” He was frustrated, but he kept his calmness. She was quiet, thinking about what he just said. He was right, he could have her that same night at the garden if he wanted to, and she would let him. Shit! Why he must always be right?! And, so damn hot! God.
Lotta’s room was next to Drake’s, only a wall separated them, and, for her, it wasn’t enough. She didn’t feel safe, not because she thought he would hurt her, no, it was the opposite. She knew that he could be trusted, but she was afraid because she had a hard time controlling herself near him. Her room had everything she needed, and more. The closet was filled with her clothes, old and new, in her size. Drake thought of everything, she thought. It was strange for her to get used to all this, especially, because she had no idea how to behave. She couldn’t be there doing anything, it wasn’t her at all, not to mention that Agatha was on the other floor with their parents, and she knew that it would be impossible to avoid her. She didn’t try to, everything she wanted was to be left alone, but considering Agatha, that would be hard. It seemed like Drake felt that something was wrong between the two, so he made sure that she stayed alone with him, in his part of the house. She ne