Chapter 3

Alpha Lake had seen how his guard had treated Audrey, and what he was planning to do to her, he had been standing by the door for some time, watching how Audrey tried to fight her way out with the guards as she struggled with them.

Normally, he did not let anyone maltreat his servants, it was not allowed, unless, it was himself, or he ordered it. But he had kept mute because, it was Audrey after all, the person he hated the most, but then, why did he get angry when he heard what his guard had suggested? It was probably because he was not the one who gave the order, he was an Alpha, the strongest one alive, and he did not like it when people acted without his command.

“Yes, Alpha.” The guards replied and left the dungeon. It was just Audrey and the furious Alpha that was left in the cold dungeon.

“I didn’t do it.” Audrey managed to whisper.

She was surprised at how her day ended, how was she unaware that she had stolen twenty bunches of grapes? And now, she had successfully landed herself a night in the dungeon because of a crime she probably committed while sleepwalking or something like that.

Her life in the Grey Blood Pack was full of surprise eggs; each day hatched into a new torturous adventure for her.

“You've got gut, little bitch." Alpha Lake walked dangerously slow around her like a predator circling his prey.

Her heart was beating erratically, fearing what next he could do to her.

He came to stop in front of her, the bright light illuminating her tear-stained face and blushed cheeks.

He harshly held her jaw between his thumb and index finger, forcing her face up to look at him. She squinted her eyes from the bright light above, her hands had become numb from the pain of being chained for a long time, and her body shook from pain and discomfort.

He knew it; this was her way of taunting him so he would release Audrey. She had promised to 'come' with breakfast and not to come and 'make' it. He did not like what they made from the Pack's kitchen, he needed to eat something made from his menu, and nothing else.

Cara? She knew he disliked her personality, and that was why she purposely mentioned her to him.

“Fucking bitch!”

He angrily stood up, the chair falling back from the sudden collision with the back of his leg. He hated her, he wanted her gone from his sight, his life. Even locked up, she was still causing trouble for him.

He suddenly thought of what his beta had said earlier.

‘Why not send her away from the pack since she causes you so much trouble, Alpha.’

Maybe it was time he did it. He knew keeping her close and making her do all sorts of work and punishments were never going to bring back his dead mother, it was time he sent her away from his pack. She did not deserve to be here.

She was wolf-less and useless, he did not care what happened to her after she left his pack, he did not care if she died or lived.

“Alpha, Alpha Sebastian of the White Moon pack is here,” Andrew informed, standing in front of Alpha Lake's desk.

“Let him in.” He replied without looking up from the report he was reading.

“Yes, Alpha.”

Andrew bowed his head and left.

A few seconds later, the door was opened, and a handsome man in a white t-shirt and army-green combat trousers walked into the office, his long hair packed in a neat low bun.

He lowered himself to the seat opposite Alpha Lake's table.

“Did I ask you to sit, Sebastian?” He asked, raising his head from the report.

“Oh? I missed you too, my dearest friend.” Alpha Sebastian flashed him a wide smile. Alpha Lake scoffed, he expected that from him.

They have known each other since childhood, they were like brothers but Alpha Sebastian was more like the senseless and annoying sibling. He was not in the mood for his shenanigans.

“What do you want?” He asked coldly, folding his hands on his chest and relaxing back in his chair.

“Oh, dear Moon goddess!” Alpha Sebastian facepalmed, shaking his head in dissatisfaction.

“You've been mate-less for so long, you no longer care about the upcoming full moon.” Alpha Sebastian sighed.

He knew his friend could be nonchalantly cold about things, but how could he forget? The full moon had always been held in his Pack!

“Well, that’s why I have you, right? Like an annoying reminder, now speak. I don't have all day."

Alpha Sebastian chuckled. His friend never failed to surprise him.

“I know you’re the strongest Alpha alive, my dear friend, but could you show a little respect here? I’m an Alpha too. Not some servant of yours.” Alpha Sebastian whined like a kid. But He knew that was the way Alpha

Lake talked to people he cared about, he just loved to pull his legs, anything to get a reaction out of that stoic face.

Alpha Lake sighed, picked up the Pack report, and resumed reading it. He was not going to indulge this madman in front of him.

“Hey, hey, hey. Don’t ignore me. Fine, I’ll tell you. Spoilsport!” Alpha Sebastian muttered the last part to himself.

“I heard that.”

“I’ll be worried if you don't. Alpha.” Alpha Sebastian sat up in the chair, his expression turning serious as well.

“The full moon is in two months. You have the largest pack.” He paused, waiting to see if Alpha Lake caught what he was trying to say.

“So?” Alpha Lake asked impatiently.

Alpha Sebastian sighed, guess he had to spell it word for word.

“An email was sent to you yesterday. Your Pack has been chosen to hold the full moon ceremony for this year...again.” He crossed his legs, drumming his fingers on his lap.

Alpha Lake frowned a bit. Yesterday, he had been too angry to check his emails. That foolish girl always managed to destabilize his day.

He forced the thought of her out of his head, he did not want to remember something as worthless and as stupid as that wolf-less female.

“Okay.” Came his short reply. He picked up his phone from the table and started typing into it.

He knew this was coming but he just needed to hear him say it. He already had pending plans, all he needed was to give a go-ahead order and everything would be ready.

“Umm, what are you doing?” Alpha Sebastian was confused, he had just informed him that the full moon was to be held in his Pack, and all could say was 'Okay?’ and he even went ahead to scroll through his phone like he wasn't there.

He thought he would at least talk more about it or ask about the preparations.

“Making arrangements for the upcoming full moon.” Alpha Lake answered and continued typing.

“Done.” He took out his phone and smirked at Alpha Sebastian.

Alpha Sebastian scoffed, he should have known.

“Always one step ahead, right?”

“Yes. That is what being Alpha is all about. Always one step ahead. Learn from me kiddo, it’ll do you some good.”

“You!” Alpha Sebastian stood from his seat and held Alpha Lake on his shirt.

He was about to punch his face when the office door suddenly opened.

“Still fighting like kids,” Ms. Bridget stood in front of the door, her hands placed together on her midsection with a doting motherly smile on her face.

Alpha Sebastian immediately stood straight, putting his clothes right, he turned to Ms. Bridget, pouting like a kid.

“It was him, Nana. He bullied me…again.” He walked over to her with slouched shoulders and threw himself into her arms.

She hugged him to herself, patting and rubbing his back like she would do to a child. Alpha Lake just sat there, a smirk on his face.

He knew Ms. Bridget did not believe him, everyone knew he was the mischievous one. He stood from his chair and went to them, tearing Alpha Sebastian away from her.

“Grow up, you’re an Alpha now.” He said coldly and walked past them.

“Let’s go, Alpha. The launch is ready.”

“Yay!” He held her hands and followed her excitedly.Alpha Lake went into his home and paused. Something was not right.

He looked over at his window and saw the wilted lavender flowers. No wonder, the scent was no longer as strong as it used to be, and no wonder he didn’t feel relaxed as he entered his living room.

He had become accustomed to the relaxing scent of the lavender flower, it helped reduce his stress by fifty percent.

“That wretched girl.” He muttered as he went over to his dining and sat down.

He never asked her to start placing flowers in his house, now that he thought of it, who had permitted her to bring flowers into his house? His anger toward Audrey just kept multiplying. He was also angry for allowing himself to get accustomed to the damn flower scent. He never wanted to like anything that came from her. She was his arch-nemesis.

He made up his mind, he was going to send her away, just like his beta had suggested. He had to do it before the full moon, if he was going to find his mate this season, then he would not want her around. He wanted a fresh start without someone or something reminding him of his painful past.

“Oh great! I smell fried steak. My favorite!” Alpha Lake gritted his teeth, irritation evident on his face.

“Why did you bring him here?” He asked Ms. Bridget who was dragging out a seat opposite him for Alpha Sebastian to sit.

“He was hungry.” She said simply.

“I don’t care, leave.” He looked at Alpha Sebastian, to make sure he understood the he was referring to him.

“Nana! He’s doing it again.” He looked up at Ms. Bridget, pretending to be sad.