Chapter 2: Not Your Bride

Kyra's POV 

I've heard and seen how young girls like me are given to their mates with love, in a beautiful manner.

I've always wished to go through the werewolf bonding ritual with the one the goddess fated for me, but now, my destiny has been changed forever.

I've been sold to Alpha Roderick like a slave. A tool to be used any time it's needed.

This is no love at all.

After leaving the Redwood Pack, Alpha Roderick brought me back to his Pack, Devil's Bay.

I've heard rumors of many entering this Pack and never returning.

Some said once you stepped into the devil's den, there was no way of returning to the entrance. Others claimed that the people would feast on the flesh of the newcomer, so they couldn't find their way out.

But I feel like my soul is already leaving my body, and I haven't even been torn apart yet.

The Pack was dark as they described it. The faces of the people looked pale, like those in need of blood.

All of these troubled my heart until we arrived at the Alpha's mansion.

When we stepped in, I found about twenty to thirty servants at the entrance, with all heads bowed at Alpha Roderick, in a straight line.

It felt like a cult, especially with the theme of his home, and it spiked more fear into me.

"So, I'm in the devil's den?" I asked no one in particular. My eyes hovered around while I followed Alpha Roderick.

“Take her to her room," he ordered without looking at me.

Two maids walked up to me quickly, directing me to a darker part of the mansion.

I felt chills all over as we walked through the hallway. It was like walking through the tunnels of hell. 

"Welcome to your new home, Luna," one of the maids said sweetly to me.

I didn't know how to respond to that, but looking at the way they smiled, I couldn't help but give a small smile.

They took me into a very large room—larger than my bedroom back at home.

"Make yourself comfortable. We'll return with a nice dress and your meal."

"You can use the bathroom there to freshen up."

They both smiled at me before leaving the room.

When they were gone, I fell to my knees, tears streaming down my cheeks.

My heart was heavy, and I couldn't believe my biological father could sell me without any care in the world.

"Why, father?" I wept bitterly, covering my face.

"All I ever wanted was for you to love me, but you never did. You never showed me care," I cried, remembering all the harsh treatments from my father right from childhood.

He has always favoured my stepmom and Myra. He gave them all they needed, but never showed me any love.

His actions today have shown me my place in his life. 

I was nobody to him.

I sat on the ground, my legs folded and my chin resting on my knee, and I thought about my life.

The thought of showering didn't interest me, not even eating moved me. The only thing I wanted was to die and leave this world for good.

"That way I can find peace," I sniffed, still sitting on the floor.

Not too long after, I heard the sound of the door opening. I looked and saw the maids from earlier. They were back.

They brought a black night robe and a tray of food. When they saw me, they asked if I had taken my bath, but I didn't give them an answer.

"My lady, the Alpha won't be pleased if he sees you like..." she paused.

I noticed how they both looked at each other with fear, dropping the things they had and leaving the room in haste.

What was that?

I wanted to go and find out what the problem was, but the door opened once again and two glowing red eyes fell on me.

Fear engulfed me at once, and I stepped back.

"Why haven't you changed?" He growled.

He stepped in and shut the door behind him.

My body started vibrating after I saw what he had on. He only wore a pair of trousers. His chest was bare.

"What… What are you doing?" I stammered, drawing back further.

He growled at me before ordering, "Undress."

"What?" My eyes widened at his command.

What does he mean by that?

I thought I'd heard wrong, not until his deep voice loudly said, "Take off your clothes!"

I took another step back. 

"No, I... I can't do that," I refused. I shook my head, still moving backwards.

"No? Did you just say no to me?" He lifted one of his brows.

I didn't know whether to nod or speak out. I was too shocked to do either.

I wanted to repeat my words when Alpha Roderick appeared before me in a flash, grabbing me by the jaw.

He gripped me tightly, using his other hand to pull me close to him.

I stared into his bloody eyes as he showed his displeasure at my refusal.

"I don't take no for an answer, Kyra. You seem to have forgotten that you belong to me now. I’m your husband. This is our wedding night. You better behave yourself or I'll make you pay," he threatened.

He tightened his grip around my jaw, dragged me to the bed and tossed me onto it. I tried to lift myself off quickly, but Roderick came on me with speed.

One of his hands pinned both of my hands down on the bed, while the other grabbed my dress.

"No, let me go!" I shouted, trying to fight him off.

He almost ripped my dress off, but I swung my legs at him, and he moved back.

I was a bit surprised but also relieved.

I immediately got out of bed and yelled at him while dragging myself to a corner. 

"Don't come near me, you monster! I’m not your wife nor your bride!"

I made it clear to him. 

My heart pounded as I stared at the powerful man feared by many.