“Shield us from what?” “Her.” Denise’s blood ran cold. This couldn’t mean what she thought it did. But unfortunately, that was exactly what Alpha Denver and Wyatt had in mind. They wanted her to shift…right before them and eradicate those four wolves, the more brutality the better. Whether she wanted to fight or not, was something they couldn’t care less about. She’d do it and that was final. After all, the buyer should first get a sample of the product before handing over the dollars.Tonight…was the night of their most valuable deal, a deal he had planned with Wyatt. At first, Denver wanted Denise for his pack, but then it struck him…’If he had paid so much for her, how much would an Alpha like Kain pay him in exchange for an undefeated she-wolf like her?’ He’d strike it rich in an instant! A she-wolf who fought like raging bulls was the perfect fit for a pack of savages like his. They were tyrants, wicked wolves who only cared about themselves and the royal family. Everyone els
Now completely surrounded by darkness, Denise’s mind wandered off on its own to the memories of the past, things that had gradually eroded her happiness these past few years, things that she wanted to forget but couldn’t and others that she wanted to cherish. She remembered everything like it was yesterday, the good times and the bad times altogether. Back then, her father was a beta, so he barely spent time with his family. But when he did find the chance to return to her and her siblings, he’d always bring them presents, sweets, toys, anything he could find. And even when he was exhausted, he’d always join them to play random games during the early nights, meanwhile their mother went to rest. Then, on weekends they'd spend the whole day together, as a family. She liked it then, because she was happy. Everyday was pure joy. She had friends at school, siblings who would give her anything she wanted, a dad who would tear down the world for her, a mother who cared for them more than
“We’ll lend her to you for a reasonable price. Are you interested?” Denise was undoubtedly getting sold all over again and to another pack at that. But this time, she was being bought by an Alpha, one that was her mate. Her chest tingled with an emotion she had long forgotten…excitement. She was excited. Today, she was happy.With her wolf now under his control, even if she shifted, as long as he was by her side, it’d be okay. Everything would be okay. Or so she hoped. “I didn’t tell you to move.” Kain said, looking over at her with a raise of his brow. “Why are you curled up over there? How spineless can you be?” His hand patted his thigh and Denise’s heart drummed against her chest as she glanced at his lap. Hesitantly, she climbed to her feet and listened to his command, inching over to him. She was nervous and flustered but she wouldn’t let this chance pass her by so easily. With her skin blazing in anticipation, she slowly closed the distance between them. Then, to her surp
After the meeting with Denver, Kain left the pack grounds. He hadn’t said goodbye, he hadn’t laid another finger on her, nothing. For that, Denise was a bit disappointed. But she heard him promise Denver of his return, so she didn’t give in to worry and instead, trusted those words. For the next few hours, she happily cleansed every nook and cranny of the pack house and despite not being able to cook well, the pack also had her take care of every single meal they wanted. The taste was the least of their worries, they just wanted to make sure she had no free time on her hands. Afterwards, her father --who was still livid that he was sent out earlier-- had her clean the dungeons even though they were not normally cleaned at all. Inside, there were rats, dead prisoners that she had to dispose of, bugs, torn flesh and blood. She absolutely despised the sight, but he didn’t allow her to leave until all thirty unoccupied dungeons were clean. So, she spent the rest of the day straight up u
“C-Can I pick up these first?” Denise darted her eyes to the floor littered with the apples she had carefully cut and the shattered glass plate she placed them on. “A-And I need to call the doctor before he dies…” Her gaze then shifted to Luke and she felt a pang of guilt course through her. This…was her fault. “Leave it. I’ll have the old fart take care of it.” Kain tightened his fingers around hers and pulled her to his side, her shoulders brushing his. She looked over at the side of his face as he walked her to the exit, her cheeks reddening. He looked handsome, even from that angle. His skin was flawless, his jawline was well sculpted and his features were fierce yet…she strangely felt so safe beside him. She was right to not doubt his words. He said he’d be back and he did return, at her time of desperation too. Even though his methods were harsh, he saved her. Her savior. “Old fart? Do you mean our Alpha?” She dropped her gaze reluctantly. If she stared any longer, she’d bore
“Move, weakling.” Kain’s hand gripped her wrist, a crack sounding from the force of the hold. “What do you think you’re doing?” Aiden, on the other hand, gripped Marcy’s upper arm, right above her elbows, and squeezed hard enough that her skin reddened under his fingers. As the whole hall went silent, a grunt left Marcy’s lips and she quickly craned her neck, her face scrunching up in pain. At the act of submission, Kain released her wrist and stepped forward, towering over her with a glare so intense that her eyes dropped to the floor immediately, “Know your place.” Denise blinked her eyes open, hesitantly removing her arm from in front her face and lowering it to her side. Again, she had been saved, twice in just a few minutes. But both times, someone else ended up getting hurt. Marcy’s arm bled where Aiden was gripping her, and her bone had definitely cracked due to Kain’s hold earlier. “I apologize for her behavior.” Aiden stepped to the side, pulling Marcy with him as she cra
It was during Denise's birthday ceremony that her wolf first showed herself. As her bones cracked painfully under her skin and her body changed it’s form, her blood thirst rapidly rose to its highest level. A day that was supposed to be filled with happiness, had become a day of bloodshed, a day that haunted her. Then during her father’s appointment as alpha, she shifted again. He almost lost his title the very day he got it…all because of her. It was hard back then. Because at first she had everything, and in an instant, she had nothing. Everything had been taken from her and she would never be able to get her old life back. That was why…this time, she wouldn’t let this pass her. Her mate was her last hope of happiness and the last person left for the goddess to take from her. What ever it took, she’d have him. It was nearly sunset and having made her decision, Denise gobbled up the leftovers from the table, washed the dishes, cleaned the kitchen, bathed, then rushed to the front
“What’s with that look on your face? You already gave me your word, are you backing out now?” His grin wiped off his face and he narrowed his eyes, yanking her out of the car. “You can’t be serious!” The raising of his voice made her jump. In an instant, she found herself braced against the car with Kain towering over her, his nose flaring. The pack members who were loitering around quickly diverted their gazes, scurrying into the pack house one by one. Of all people, they knew how Kain was when he was angry and none of them wanted to be his punching bag. “I’ll fight!” She said quickly, opting to rectify her mistake. She had already agreed to it and backing out now, would make him disappointed. She could do it, as long as he was watching. If she fought and won against Kile, he would be proud, wouldn’t he?“I just…” She squeaked, turning her face to the side and pushing her body flush against the car as she tried to bury the heat that ran over her. “I j-just thought I’d be fighting du