008 - The impossible

CHAPTER EIGHT

NYMERA POV

"Nymera! Nymera!" I heard someone shout my name.

Slowly, I opened my eyes but groaned as I moved. The impact of the hit from last night still throbbed through my body.

"Nymera!" the person called out again, only that the voice was Ophelia's.

I winced as I sat up. Blinking back the tears as I didn't want to give Ophelia the satisfaction of seeing me in pain.

"Oh, there you are..." She chuckled and folded her arms. Two maids stood behind her.

I opened my mouth to talk, but my voice failed me. Long hours of crying and being exposed to the cold have affected me.

"Poor Nymera, what did you do so wrong to offend the Alpha?" She put on a pity face.

I sighed and looked away.

"I can't believe you spent the night in this dungeon, and it was really cold. So sad, you didn't have a decent dress to keep you warm," she added, mockery laced her voice.

I shifted my gaze back to her and pushed her hair aside, revealing the side of her neck.

"Unfortunately for you, while you were here, the alpha and I had a blissful night. His arms kept me warm all night," she taunted.

My chest tightened at the new information. So after hurting me, the next thing he could do was lay in the arms of this bitch.

I choked out a small laugh. No matter how hard I think about it, they really suit each other.

I coughed, and my voice returned temporarily. "Did you come all the way to tell me about the sex positions you used?"

She clenched her jaws and furrowed her brows. I guess that one hit her. Doesn't she have better things to do?

Then her lips tugged into a wide smile. "I informed you out of the goodness of my heart, especially since you don't know what it means to be with a man."

I scoffed. “Awwn, how thoughtful of you," I replied sarcastically. If only you knew...

"Anything else?" I asked.

"Oh, yes. The main reason I came to this.." she scanned the dungeon and scrunched her nose. "Is because the elders of your family have summoned you," she announced.

I tilted my head confused. The elders sent for me? Why would they do that? Why now?

I bit my lower lip. I then looked up at Ophelia. Why did they send her of all people? What was going on?

The chains used to lock the door clattered as the two maids opened the dungeon gate and threw an old coat at me.

"Don't waste my time and get your ass up," she ordered.

"The elders sent you. Why? What connection do you have with them?" I asked.

She clicked her heels against on ground, as he tapped her finger on her chin, pretending to be in thought.

"What connection do we have?" She murmured. "Yes, I know. We all hate you. That's a good reason," beamed.

I smiled a little and nodded my head. Indeed!

With so much difficulty, I stood up and wore the coat. I could hold the iron railings because they were coated with silver.

"The donkey outside will take you to the Creek mansion," she said and left with the maids.

Thank God, Fiona sneaked some medicinal concoctions to me to last. If not, I don't think I would have been able to move an inch.

I walked to where the donkey was and mounted on it. Not even a horse? Their kindness is overflowing.

After almost an hour of riding, I arrived at the mansion and was led to the hall of justice.

Immediately I entered, all eyes turned to me. The room fell silent. All the elders of the family were present.

I suddenly felt cold. I had a bad feeling about the meeting.

"Greetings, my elders," I bowed slightly.

"Rise," Collins, the eldest man of the clan, spoke up. "We've summoned you here today for a very important reason," he added.

"How is your sex life with your husband, Alpha Dorian?" Carrie asked.

I frowned at the audacity. How is my sex life with Dorian any of their business?

"I don't wish to talk about that because it's a private matter," I replied.

"Well, it's not just your personal affair because it concerns the survival of the entire clan," Caius chipped in.

What are they talking about?

"Are you pregnant with the alpha’s child?" Another female asked.

"Go straight to the point. I'm sure you didn't send for me to lecture me about sex education," I gritted out, my hands clenched.

"Although you are married to Alpha Dorian to continue the alliance between the two families, you do not have his favour, and that cost the Creek clan a lot. So, having his child, possibly and male heir, will solidify our power in the pack," Caius spelt out everything.

The hall was quiet for a while before I started laughing. I laughed so hard, from a place of mockery, confusion, and rage.

They all looked at me like I'd gone crazy. Maybe I have.

"I know you're all old, but there's no way all of you have amnesia. Have you forgotten that Dorian and I are not a real couple? I can't and will never bear his child!" I shouted.

"You're just like your mother, stubborn and rebellious. Guards!" Caius fumed.

Two muscular men rushed in holding whips.

"Beat her until she breaks!" He ordered, and just like that, they began to flog me.

I screamed, cried, thrashed. My voice echoed throughout the hall. With every slash, my skin tire open.

The once sparkling white floor was covered with blood. My throat hurt and my head felt woozy. My knees gave out, and I lay in my blood.

After a while, they stopped hitting me. My breath became shallow. My eyes, droopy. Life was slowly slipping away from me.

I lay on the floor. What have I done to deserve this hatred? The pain burned, but what hurt more was the repeated betrayal.

I heard the clicking of shoes against the floor and soon stood a bit far away from me. The person squatted, and it was Caius.

I balled my hands into fists and gritted my teeth. I struggled to stand, but I couldn't.

"My dear Nymera, be a good girl and fulfill your responsibility. We don't like seeing you like this, but you gave us no choice. Have you learnt your lesson now?" He asked.

With all the strength I could muster, I pressed my hands on the floor and pushed up my weight. Still in the kneeling position.

"You want me to bear Dorian's child?" I scoffed. "You all know we are not married. All of you consented to us not performing the ritual of sealing mate bond. Why? Are you regretting it now?" I raised my brow and chuckled. Instead, I coughed out blood.

"Who told you about the ritual of sealing mate bond? Was it Dorian?" Carrie fumed.

It seems they never wanted to tell me. A small smile crept onto my face. They want to ruin me. How about I set the fire first? It might burn me later, but for now I don't care.

"Yes, he did. Why does it seem like you are enemies under the charade of partnership? Your dear Alpha doesn't trust any of you," I spat.

Caius scoffed. "That is his business. All you have to do is get pregnant for him and give birth to an heir."

"I don't want to," I seethed

"I don't remember giving you a choice. It's either you do it or your mother dies," he concluded.

Laughter tore from my throat. Their cruelty amused me. Maybe monsters aren't made but born, because why are they so many?

I'm still a slave shackled by circumstances, but it wouldn't always be like this.