I was left speechless upon hearing Elijah's words. It meant that Sophia had been pregnant, a revelation that shook me to the core. The pain in Elijah's eyes was evident, realizing that in a single night, he had lost both Sophia and their unborn child. I couldn't fathom the fact that Sophia had kept her pregnancy a secret from me, especially considering how we used to share everything. I couldn't help but suspect that there was a conspiracy at play, something I was completely unaware of.
Tears streaming down my face, I couldn't contain my emotions any longer. "I am deeply sorry for the loss of Sophia's baby, but what fault do I have in all of this?" I questioned, my voice choked with sorrow.
Elijah's response sent shivers down my spine. "You are responsible for everything. It's because of you that I lost my child and mate. But you will restore what I have lost," he declared, his haunting blue eyes filled with burning rage.
Dread filled me as I trembled, unsure of what Elijah was insinuating. There was a chilling look in his eyes, as if he had succumbed to madness. "You will give me back my lost baby, and you will remain in this room until I have it—a child for a child," he uttered, leaving me utterly stunned by his words.
"This is all so wrong. I apologize for the deaths of Sophia and her child, but that doesn't justify me becoming your victim. What have I done to deserve this?" I screamed in desperation, struggling to comprehend why I was being made to suffer unjustly.
"You killed Sophie and my child. You were with her until her last breath. The game of death started with you, and I will ensure it ends with you too," Elijah accused, his eyes turning a fiery red as he tightened his grip around my neck.
My mind raced, unable to grasp his accusations. How could I have possibly killed my best friend? I pleaded with him, gasping for breath, "No, I didn't kill Sophia! Please, believe me!" But Elijah persisted, disregarding my pleas. In one swift motion, he forcefully stripped me of my clothes, leaving me vulnerable and exposed before his hungry gaze.
In an attempt to preserve my modesty, I instinctively covered myself with my hands. However, Elijah seized both of my hands, rendering me powerless to stop him. I refused to let this violation happen to me. I questioned the fairness of suffering for a sin I had not committed.
"Why are you taunting me when you desired me all along, even when I was with Sophie? You jealous freak," I retorted, trying to provoke him in a desperate bid to protect him from committing a regretful act.
His teeth clenched, and his piercing blue eyes bore into mine with intensity. I expected him to end my life right then and there, but instead, he burst into laughter, a maddening sound that sent chills down my spine.
"Let's go. I want to take you somewhere," Elijah abruptly broke away from me, causing me to hastily wrap myself in a bedsheet and secure it with a knot. He forcefully grabbed my hand, leading me to a dark canal where the stench of blood filled the air.
Fear engulfed me as I questioned where he was taking me, but my inquiries fell on deaf ears. Eventually, we reached a cell, and tears welled up in my eyes as I saw my bruised and beaten mother trapped inside.
"M-Mom," I stammered, overwhelmed with both relief and anguish at the sight of her. I desperately tried to unlock the cell, but my efforts were futile. Turning to Elijah, who stood emotionless, I pleaded, folding my hands in front of him. His touch gripped my waist tightly.
"Are you truly willing to do anything to save your mother?" he whispered, his breath grazing my face as his hand roamed my body. I shuddered, unable to believe I had once loved this monstrous man.
"Yes, I am prepared to do anything, even if it means serving you every night," I replied, a single tear escaping my eye as I made my sacrificial vow, sacrificing my own dignity.
Elijah leaned down, planting his lips on the skin above my cleavage. "You have twenty minutes. Come to my room and prepare yourself for a night of torment and pleasure," he whispered, his lips teasing my earlobe. Overwhelmed by the sensations coursing through my body, I closed my eyes momentarily, feeling numb to the situation.
Upon reopening my eyes, Elijah had disappeared into the darkness. Was he testing me? I turned my attention back to my battered mother, vowing to protect her even if it meant enduring this unimaginable torment every single night. With my final promise etched in my heart, I made my way back to the mansion.
However, as I began ascending the stairs, I found myself surrounded by a group of wolves.
"Get out of our way!" I shouted, but they closed in on me, leaving me nowhere to escape. Fear gripped me as I realized the danger I was in.
"Look at this shameless woman. She tried to seduce our alpha and murdered our Luna!" one man exclaimed, inciting anger in everyone present.
Their eyes glowed with the power of their wolf nature, and I knew my life was hanging by a thread. I desperately turned to flee, but I was trapped on all sides.
"Kill her! Make her suffer so much that she'll beg for her life every day," a voice called out from the crowd, and they all closed in on me. Panic consumed me as I screamed, trying to deny my alleged crimes.
"You didn't kill your best friend? Yet, here you are, barely three days later, removing your clothes," a man mocked, shaking his head in disdain as he looked at me draped only in a silk bedsheet.
"A woman like you deserves no respect. Shameless creature, unable to control your desires, opening your legs for our alpha. We shall fulfill your desires and teach you a lesson," another man sneered, taking menacing steps toward me.
They surrounded me, leaving no escape route. As I believed my life was about to end, a voice pierced through the chaos, halting the approaching wolves.
"Hey, wait!" a wolf intervened, and I thanked the Moon Goddess for sending someone to save me. I opened my eyes, finding that everyone had halted, their attention directed at the tall man who had spoken up—a man whom I believed could be my savior.
A wave of relief washed over me as I hugged the bedsheet even tighter to my chest, holding on to it as my only protection.
"But Beta James, she killed our Luna. How can we let her go unpunished?" one of the wolves argued, and the rest chimed in, creating a cacophony of voices. The situation seemed dire, and I sought shelter behind James, knowing that he was my sole hope of survival.
"Enough!" James' commanding voice cut through the chaos, silencing everyone. The crowd fell into an uneasy hush.
"The Alpha reserves the right to seek revenge against Amelia, and anyone who dares lay a hand on her will face the Alpha's wrath," James declared, his tone firm and authoritative. The wolves retreated, aware of the consequences of challenging James.
As they backed away, the murmurs and whispers filled the air, but no one dared to raise their voice in James' presence. Angry glares were directed towards me as they left me alone, their anger simmering beneath the surface.
"I want to thank you for saving me. I always knew you would be there for me, my friend," I said, gratitude and relief evident in my voice as I reached out to hug James. However, he pushed me away, his actions conveying a newfound hostility.
"Don't touch me," James said, visibly repulsed by my mere presence. He quickly adjusted his clothes, as if my touch had tainted them.
"Why are you covering yourself with just a bedsheet? If you dress like that, how can you expect men to resist? Your exposed shoulder invites their attention," he rebuked, causing me to avert my eyes, grateful that at least I had the bedsheet to shield my vulnerable body from their predatory gazes.
I glanced at James, but he seemed like a stranger, no longer the friend I once knew but rather the Beta of the Alpha, cold and detached.
"The Alpha left me with no choice. He tore my clothes apart. It's better to cover myself with a sheet than to emerge naked and flee for my life," I retorted, my anger and despair consuming me.
"I have to leave this place. Everyone here considers me the murderer of Sophia and her unborn child, but I assure you, I am innocent. Sophia was with me until her last breath, and I would never harm her," I declared, gripping James' shirt desperately.
"Stop lying, Amelia. Why won't you accept the truth? Perhaps Alpha Elijah will show you mercy," James replied sternly, refusing to believe my pleas.
"This is all a lie. Why would I embrace such a heinous act when Sophia meant so much to me? Our friendship was deep, and everyone knew that. So why would I kill her?" I asked James, my voice trembling with both grief and anger as I clung to his collar.
"I too believed in your innocence, but..."
"But what?" I implored, as James firmly held my hand and dragged me towards Alpha Elijah's office.
"Why are you taking me here? Let me go," I pleaded, my hand trapped in James' firm grasp, rendering me powerless to resist.
"You want to know why I blame you for Sophia's death and despise you? Then come face the truth," James asserted, leading me into Alpha Elijah's office.
Confused and apprehensive, I followed James inside. He retrieved a letter from an ancient book and flung it at me, urging me to read its contents.
As I picked up the letter from the ground, my hands trembling, I began to read its words. The shocking truth unfolded before my eyes.
"Elijah, I'm terrified. I don't know if I'll be alive by the time you receive this letter. Amelia has loved you since the day you two met. I fear she's conspiring to separate us, to break our bond as mates. She wants to destroy us, and I'm afraid she'll harm our unborn child. Please protect me, Elijah. You mean everything to me. Please, keep me safe."
Disbelief washed over me as I stared at the letter in my hands. Sophia's handwriting adorned the page, yet the contents painted a picture of betrayal. How could my best friend fabricate such lies and frame me?
Lost in denial and the agony of betrayal, my thoughts were interrupted by an unfamiliar voice. "What is this woman doing in my house?"
As soon as I turned around, I spotted my friend Mrunali standing there. Thank goodness she's here. I'm certain she'll believe me. I hurried towards her and embraced her tightly."Look, Mrunali, everyone is accusing me of being Sophia's murderer." However, Mrunali didn't return the hug, instead, anger was written all over her face."What's going on? Why are you looking at me like that?" I tightly held her hand, but she jerked it away harshly. I stood there, bewildered, unable to comprehend what was happening."You're the cause of all this trouble. Because of you, I've lost my sister." With those words, she slapped me hard across the face."You've killed my sister and her unborn child," she accused, her eyes blazing with anger. Why is everything going wrong? Why is everyone treating me like this?"It's all a lie. Sophia meant everything to me. How could you even think that I would harm Sophia or anyone else?" I pleaded, attempting to reason with her.But Mrunali remained there, clenchin
I desperately tried to shield my naked body from Elijah's predatory gaze, but he came dangerously close, and my breasts brushed against his chest. A surge of unfamiliar sensations coursed through my body, unlike anything I had ever experienced before."Now, tell me, Amber, do you love me?" Elijah's velvety voice weakened my knees, and his gentle caress on my breasts forced my eyes to shut in pleasure. It was all so wrong, yet at the same time, it felt inexplicably right.When Sophia and Elijah got married, I believed I had expelled all traces of love for him from my heart. But standing so close to him now reignited the buried feelings within me."Say it, Amber. Do you love me or not?" Elijah tenderly stroked my cheek, his touch attempting to confuse my heart, and it was working.Elijah's touch drove me wild, and I became aware of what was happening. His fingers danced across my neck and teased my nipples, leaving me unabashedly aroused and unable to think clearly."Elijah, please stop
Elijah stood in the doorway looking very angry. Seeing him, I pushed myself tightly against the bed seat, scared that he might take my china again. Elijah stepped forward, and his eyes were on Danielle. "I asked you something, what were you doing here?" he asked."Alpha, I just came to check up on Amber," Daniel said in a serious tone.Elijah angrily glared at Danielle, and I felt very worried that Elijah might get angry and harm Danielle. Eliza said angrily, "Only ladies can come here, and you should not see me here from now on.""You may leave now; I want to have fun with my mistress."On hearing this, my eyes filled with tears. I still hadn't forgotten what happened to me last night, and Elijah wanted to tarnish my honour again. My heart thumped loudly, and I wanted to run away, but where should I go?Daniel looked at me with pitying eyes, but there was nothing he could do, no one defies Alpha. Daniel left me alone with Elijah.Elijah looked at me and said, "How are you feeling? I
I sat trembling in the corner, filled with fear. Suddenly, the truck opened, and to my astonishment, there stood Daniel before me. I asked in surprise, "What are you doing here, and why did you bring me?"Daniel stepped inside the truck and held my hand, saying, "I couldn't bear to see you in pain, so I brought you here."My senses were overwhelmed, and I panicked, saying, "Do you realize what you've done? Elijah won't spare both of us."Daniel took a deep breath and replied, "We'll handle all of this calmly. Trust me."Shaking my head, I protested, "I won't go anywhere with you. You have no idea what kind of trouble you've brought upon yourself and me. Take me back to the Pack House before Elijah ruins our lives forever."Daniel gazed at me for a long moment, and I thought he understood my point. But then, unexpectedly, he lifted me into his lap. Anger boiled within me, and I fiercely hit his chest, demanding, "Put me down!" I kept shouting, but Daniel paid no heed and carried me out
Elijah approached me, his presence sending shivers down my spine. My hands instinctively came together as I met his gaze, my heart racing. "Elijah, I'm truly sorry. I've made a grave mistake. I won't ever attempt to leave you, but I beg you, spare Daniel's life," I implored.My pleas seemed to stoke the fire of Elijah's anger. He clenched his teeth, his frustration evident. With a swift motion, he gripped my hair and forced me to stand.His voice, laced with a chilling intensity, cut through the air, "Remember this, Amber. There won't be another chance for escape. The punishment I have in mind will etch itself into your memory."His words instilled a deep sense of unease within me. I dared to meet Elijah's gaze and saw a fierce determination to destroy me. Abruptly, he shoved me, causing me to tumble into a corner. The force of his push left my elbow bleeding, a stark reminder of his power.Daniel's half-opened eyes glistened with tears as he looked at me. His voice quivered, yet he m
I had returned to the same hell from which Daniel had not wanted me to escape. Week after week went by, and every night, Elijah indulged his desires with my body.Daniel's sorrowful gaze continued to haunt me; I would never be able to erase him from my memories. The burden of his death rested heavily on my conscience.Lost in my own grief, the door of the room swung open, and Elijah strode in, breaking my thoughts. "Lost in thoughts of that lover of yours?" he quipped with a sly grin.Tears welled up in my eyes as I replied, "Elijah, do as you please with me and just leave me alone."Removing back the bedsheet, I settled onto the bed and spread my legs wider. Elijah's gaze lingered on me before he remarked, "Finally realizing your worth, are you?"He shed his clothes and descended upon me, igniting the familiar torment. He rubbed my body forcefully and riping my dignity again. He played with my boobs and stretched my nipples to make me feel pain but I shuddered at his touches.Playi
Elijah had left me and gone away, leaving me gripped with fear about the uncertain future. Similarly, I was drowning in sorrow, knowing that if this child were born, everything could crumble.Amidst my inner turmoil, two maids entered my room, holding a red dress. One of them told me, "Alpha Elijah has sent you this dress. Get ready soon. Tonight is for you." Those words left me jittery, clueless about what awaited.Taking the beautiful red dress, I watched as the maids left. The gown was adorned with delicate diamonds, the most exquisite outfit I'd ever laid eyes on. Silently, I donned the dress, relishing the opportunity to cover up after so many weeks. There was a small mirror in my room; I glanced into it, a sense of happiness filling my eyes. It had been weeks since I'd seen myself dressed so finely, and it was a welcome change.As I admired myself in the mirror, Elijah walked in after opening the door. Dressed in a dashing black suit, he resembled the Elijah I had fallen in love
I found myself gazing at Mrunali, my mind clouded with uncertainty. How could I possibly bring myself to harm my own child? Mrunali's reassuring touch on my shoulder broke my contemplation, and her words cut through my turmoil, "Amber, you must make a decision now. Time is running out."My hand instinctively found its way to my stomach, a mixture of guilt and helplessness surfacing as I whispered, "I'm sorry, my dear. Your mother is trapped in a desperate situation.Everything I did was an attempt to shield you from this harsh world." Tears flowed freely down my cheeks, impossible to restrain. Becoming a mother is an unparalleled experience, but here I was, contemplating the unimaginable – ending my own child's life.Mrunali sensed my inner struggle and offered her support, assuring me, "You're doing what's right, Amber. I stand by you." Taking a deep breath, she took the bottle and consumed its contents in a single gulp.My heart raced with trepidation, realizing that soon my child w