CHAPTER 7

Aura’s pov

I screamed and I cried until the unbearable pain passed but it never happened. The pain was there till I closed my eyes and the darkness consumed me. Having no idea of where I headed to, or where I am right now, I fell on the floor and let the darkness control over me.

My eyes opened and I gasped loudly, trying to breathe as much as I could. Was that a bad dream?

I can’t say. Being habitual of having dreadful dreams, this one was the most haunting nightmare for me. The blood and the canines digging in my skin reminded me of the pain I had that day. 

My hands went up to the place where he marked and it burned. Another wave of merciless pain. Why did he do that to me? Was marking me against my will a part of his punishment or did I break his pride by rejecting him?

I better don’t think about it now because I have more things to focus on. I need to plan an escape. He must be alert and guarded about this, so i can’t risk committing another mistake.

The door frame opened and a doctor entered my room. I was surprised but relaxed to see the doctor instead of the alpha.

“Good morning, Luna! How are you feeling?” she asked politely to me.

Did she call me Luna? On what basis? I rejected that bastard and I will never be his Luna.

“This mark, it hurts.” I pointed at the nasty black tattoos mark.

She inspected my neck and patted my shoulders, “it will stop burning once you complete your mating process.” she smiled at me but trust me, i hated her smile. 

The way she enlightened the mating process in my mind, it felt disgusting.

“Any other way?” I was trying to be polite.

“Other way? You don’t want to mate? Alpha will be disappointed to hear this.” she presents her words dripping with concern.

I felt the envy in her tone. She doesn’t like me but I don't really care. Nobody liked me in my previous pack but I managed to strengthen my ignoring game. I am better in this way.

“I don’t give a fuck about your Alpha!” I spat on her face.

“I need to call your mate. Let him see how uncooperative you are.” she picked her phone.

“Are you blackmailing your Luna? No matter how hard it will be but the Alpha won’t like it if someone threatens his Luna.” a mischievous smile curled up on my lips.

She fumed but acted more polite, “i am afraid but there is no other way to get rid of this mark. It can only get better with your bonding with your mate.” she explained.

“Fat chance!” I muttered under my breath.

“What?” she asked in surprise.

“Nothing! I am hungry, can i leave now?” I asked her.

She stayed paused for a moment before nodding her head in agreement. I sighed internally and left the clinic after taking my medicines. They were some painkillers but will these ease the pain in my heart?

I always wanted to be loved by my mate and now I ended up mated with the most notorious Alpha ever. When I passed from the kitchen, I noticed random stares by other wolves. It was uncomfortable but i managed to ignore them as well.

I entered the kitchen and was greeted by the chef, “Luna! What a surprise? How can I help you?” The chief chef was respectful with me.

I smiled slightly at him but I still hated this Luna tag on me, “please call me, Aura! And I want something to eat. What do you have in here?”

“We will prepare lunch soon but if you want, we can prepare anything for you.” he said.

“Do you have eggs in the pantry? I can make a toast for myself.” I headed inside to get the ingredients.

The chef stopped me and said, “Luna! Let us make something for you.”

“I can cook! And you guys must be tired after preparing for lunch. Have some rest and don’t think much about me.” 

“Are you sure?” he was worried.

I nodded and smiled. I got what I wanted and prepared myself something to eat. Well, thanks to my ruthless family that made me a nice cook before I matured.  

After cooking the eggs and toast, I poured myself a cup of warm milk and placed them on a table. With a fork and spoon, I devoured the taste of the eggs. I was starving before and it made me calm that I am feeding myself.

Soon I felt a presence around and the scent lingered from him enough to prove that he was here. I kept my head low and focused on filling my empty stomach while feeling the burn in my neck, again.

Is that due to his presence near me. This man is going to be a hard one but I was ignoring him like he was not in the same place with me or even existed to me.

“When your Alpha is near you, you should show some respect. Get up!” he started but i ignored him again and stuffed the toasted inside my mouth. It was hard to chew and difficult to swallow but it will be a good enough reason for not replying back to him.

My little act angered him and threw the plates and cup on the floor. I stopped chewing and looked down with my eyes and my head lower.

“Didn’t you hear me?” he grasped my upper arm and squeezed it roughly. I yelped and cried in pain. His touch sent tingles to my skin but the mark burned and itched severely.

“Let me go!” I cried.

“I asked you something!” he hissed dangerously.

“Why? Why do I need to reply to you, why should I give respect to you when you forced your mark on me? This doesn’t mean you have a claim on me. I am not your fucking property.” I pushed him and snatched back my hand.

I noticed a purple bruise on my upper arm which was sore. I glared at him with watery eyes.

“If you accepted the bond then i didn’t need to do it.” he replied in a calm tone but he was burning in rage inside.

“I don’t accept this bond.” I spat back and glared at him for throwing away the remains of my food, “you are blessed that you have food in your hand to throw away, some of them like me worked hard to get a part of this much food you just wasted.” I left the place to get a mop and a dustbin to clean the place.

“What are you doing? I will ask someone else to clean this.” he said.

“I don’t need anyone’s help! Specially from you. Please mind your business and concentrate on your Alpha duties. I will clean this because I am not ashamed of doing it. I have survived all these years in my previous pack and will be serving others, I won't mind doing the same here.” I started while cleaning the floor.

The Alpha stood with his narrowed gaze on me, “This is not Luna's job.”

“I am not your and this pack’s Luna, so forget it!” I jabbed and dumbed the content in the dustbin.

I left the room where he was with me because the air was suffocating me. I can’t tolerate him near me, more this mark burns every time he is near or I think about him.