Seraya's tears fell out involuntarily as the humiliation began to be excessive for her. She was a dominant, proud Alpha who never bowed to anyone forcefully. Now she had to show her body to her most sworn enemy, it made her disgusted and hated herself.
Rafe's raging voice once again shook the air inside the courtroom,
" SHOW ME!!"
Seraya sucked a sharp breath and prayed to Moon Goddess that this torture would come to an end soon. If she attempted to act bold now, her father and the entire pack would face the consequence.
Helpless, her trembling fingers reached out to raise her short gown. Rafe's lips stretched into a smirk, liking this side of her. He vowed to make her vulnerable until she has no strength to fight back.
Seraya closed her eyes shut, feeling cold air against her naked butt. He saw everything that made her more disgusted. In her life, she wanted to keep every part of herself saved for her mate but he ruined everything, her blissful life, her pack.
Her panty barely covered her ass and opened enough to give him a better look. Rafe's eyes examined her plump ass cheeks scrutinizing. Her skin was flawless without any sign of scratch. It was undebatable that she had a craving figure. Something formed behind his throat as if he couldn't take his eyes off her beauty.
Letting out a frustrated growl, he focused on the punishment, gripping the chain in his hand tightly. Seraya had sunk her teeth deeper into her lips already.
Rafe Sullivan Anderson was a monster! She knew that there was no end to it!
A round of painful whipping soon came afterward one after another, burning and bleeding her skin that her knees gave off. She remained numb on the ground, unaware of his hatred and glares at her.
Rafe showed no emotion at her pain. Bending down, he gripped her by her hair and growled at her face, fuming,
" You know what, Seraya? This punishment can be lessened if you bow down to me."
Seraya smiled back weakly, her words came out sternly,
" In your dreams!"
Rafe's face clouded in anger and with another hard push, he threw her away like trash after being used. His command echoed inside the courtroom, reaching the ears of his beta outside,
" Cohen, send this damn woman to the servant's quarter."
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" I am not wearing any of these. Take away!", Seraya blurted, her jaw clenching hard in rage. It was okay to share the room with servants but now, they were crossing the limits. They wanted her to wear almost transparent clothes like a servant. In no way, she could roam around the castle in this dress in the presence of so many men.
The servant who brought the clothes didn't dare to rebuke him since she was facing an Alpha. It was a natural fact to act submissive in front of an Alpha for any werewolf.
" So you want designer clothes like Princess?", another voice pulled back their attention on the doorway. Seraya's gaze narrowed at the way Angelina was making her entrance like a grand queen. She could feel that Angelina bore some grudges for her without any apparent reason.
The servants naturally opened a path for her. Ever since she became the king's favorite, everyone respected her more. Angelina stopped in front of Seraya, raising her chin high in arbitration. She scoffed at taking a look at those shabby clothes,
" If you want to live in this quarter, you have to wear clothes like them. What makes you think that you can boss around here? You are just our captive."
Seraya's wolf growled inside, wanting to tear off her sharp mouth but soon, she calmed her down, promising that she would take care of it wisely. Seraya curled her lips up sarcastically, responding truthfully,
" That doesn't bind me to any rules that I will have to wear these clothes. Besides...I don't think that an omega can order in this infamous Red Darkling Castle."
Seraya's eyes surveyed Angelina whose face was full of rigidness. Angelina wanted to retort back fiercely but something was stopping her inside.
Her wolf!!
Her wolf wanted to bow in front of Seraya but she could barely keep it hanging. She was the Alpha, the ultimate leader of the pack. Angelina's wolf didn't dare to disrespect and in the end, she marched outside without uttering a single word.
No matter what she did, it wouldn't change the fact that she had omega blood which opposed her to fight against an Alpha naturally.
Seraya sighed in relief after the crazy bitch took her leave. She was exhausted mentally and physically after their brutal torture. She wanted to sleep tonight even though she knew that a new morning wouldn't change her life.
She would still be the prisoner of this Alpha King! Her only hope was her father who promised to set her free within two months. But what if he couldn't? Did he kill the king's mate?
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" My King!", Angelina's coquettish voice echoed in the empty room.
Rafe faced her from behind, his fingers wrapped around the wine glass tightly. He was furious indeed and Angelina wanted to seize this opportunity. It was her time to serve the king bed in bed and like other times, she came on his bed.
Rafe turned his back around robotically, ordering,
" On your back against the bed!"
Angelina nodded her head obediently. She dressed beautifully tonight but the king didn't even bother to spare her a glance. Tiptoeing, she walked over to bend on the bed, arching her lower up against the air.
Rafe dropped the glass with a thud and walked to reach behind her. His mind was in several places starting from the moments when Seraya didn't want to bow in the courtroom. He wished to kill her at that moment but certain things need time. It would be more fun to kill her after two months when her father admits defeat.
With an aggressive tug on her nightgown, Angelina's gown met the floor, leaving her bare for the hungry Alpha. Rafe was already hard from the beginning. Ever since his mate died, he tried to control his desire but it became painful, the more he tried to hold them back.
Letting out a guttural groan, he slipped his phallus inside her tight pussy, pounding fiercely to reach his climax. Angelina moaned passionately, her eyes closing shut with a smile. He never bothered to kiss her or tried to do other intimacy. Sometimes, she felt that he was barely using her to feast on his sexual hunger. But Angelina didn't mind anything as long as she could become the queen of werewolves.
His breathing hitched behind, plunging roughly until the bed started making shameful noises. The king was just another monster in bed. Angelina knew it very well and that's why, she liked him more. Hopefully, she will fall pregnant by the end of this upcoming blood moon.
Rafe's thrust became violent as he hadn't reached his orgasm yet. Angelina had climaxed twice already and was exhausted to meet his passion. Her lips parted letting out moans hoarsely. Her body turned numb after hitting her climaxes twice within a short time. He didn't hit his orgasm yet which meant that he was still mad and distracted.
Rafe stared down at Angelina's numb body blankly. She looked so vulnerable, weak under his touch. But Seraya..that stubborn woman refused to show any hint of weakness even though he had whipped her badly.
Why couldn't he tame her? What was so special about her?
All these thoughts angered him more and the consequence fell on Angelina. She reached her climax for the third time and begged to stop sometimes but Rafe was deaf in anger. He thrust back and forth until his orgasm broke through.
His breathing came out harshly when he pulled out of her wet pussy. Stepping back, his command came out coldly,
"Leave!!"
Angelina bit her lips together sadly. Although she had served the king many times, she never had her chance to spend the night in this Royal Room. He asked her to leave each time they had sex
Standing straight weakly, Angelina picked her gown from the floor, wrapping it around her body barely. The words that she prepared before entering rolled behind her throat but she couldn't utter them so easily.
After a heavy breath, she finally spoke using her honey-like voice,
" My..my king...I...I have a request...to ask..you.."
Rafe was less bothered to think about her request deeply. Walking naked around the room, he replied least interested,
"Say it!"
Angelina's face beamed into a happy smile. Her heart swelled in proudness as she knew that no matter what he did, he still cared for her needs. These thoughts gave her courage and with a sheepish smile, Angelina asked sweetly, approaching him slowly,
" My king..I...I would like to keep that Seraya...as my servant...Can..I... Please?"
Chapter 71Cohen had paced back and forth in front of Rafe's door for some time before he finally entered. The weight of the news he carried was immense, and though he had never been the voice of reason at the shoulder of his king, today even his heart thudded unevenly. He knew that what he was about to say could shake Rafe more than anything else had done in the last few weeks.Rafe was at the window when Cohen entered. His broad form was engulfed in darkness, and the pale silver moon light poured over his shoulders like plate armor. His stance was rigid, but his demeanor shifted with restlessness, the indication his wolf had been troubled since their return from the previous patrol. Not turning to him, Rafe's deep and authoritative voice rolled, but it carried a note of weariness."Tell, Cohen?"Cohen dipped his head before moving forward. He talked calmly, measured, though his heart itched with each sentence. "My king… Ace."Rafe's shoulders stiffened. With that title, a jolt of fr
Chapter 70Rafe remained in the great hall, his posture stiff as the darkness of the grand stone walls stretched around him. His eyes, usually blazing with dominance, had a strange hold-back tonight. He had invited Seraya to appear before him, the air dense between them. When she did arrive, her step firm and chin set, he had the words caught in his throat for a moment. He breathed deliberately, as if steeling himself against an onslaught of emotion he wasn't ready to confront."I apologize, Seraya," Rafe finally said, his voice resonating off the marble floor.They were awkward words even to his own hearing. He rarely apologized—never, in fact—but the storm of regret that had been gathering within him since Laura's interference compelled him to this extent.Seraya's mouth parted slightly, but instead of softening, her eyes hardened. A dry, mirthless laughter came out of her throat, hard and jagged. "Apology?" she spoke once more, her tone thick with gall. "What would that accomplish
Chapter 69Rafe sat on his elevated throne, his face impulsive. His arms were crossed on the scrollwork grips of the throne, his jaw locked in place as his scarlet eyes landed upon the guarded one. His very presence lingered like a thunderhead in the hall, and yet Laura remained unfazed. She stood tall, chin up, with a wicked grin on her lips that betrayed the fact that she wasn't bothered by the King of Alphas.The guard's shoulders heaved wildly under the force of the silence. When Laura clicked her fingers, two guards shoved his head back. His eyes darted wildly between Rafe and Laura, with a bead of sweat trickling down the side of his temple."Talk," Laura commanded, her voice crisp and icy, cutting through the air. "Tell our Alpha King what you confessed to me."The guard swallowed, Adam's apple bobbing before he stuttered, "M-My lord… I—I saw… a man. I saw him leaving the castle that night."Murmers echoed around the room. Warriors exchanged glances, brows furrowed. Angelina's
Chapter 68Hours he had replayed the words of the witch in his head. At first, he had denied, his mind unwilling to see his own claws had ended a life that was so precious. But the images she provided for him, the memories of his wolf's savage attack, that recollection of that ill-fated night—all were unable to leave him. His heart broke at the reality of his daughter, Seraya, languishing in Red Darkling Castle as a result of his deed.He could not have her linger there any longer. Not when the blame lay on his shoulders. Not when his daughter was paying for his mistake. Tonight, he would confess everything to Ace and then address Rafe. Let the Alpha King have his vengeance on him—at least Seraya would be free.Artemis came to the wooden door and knocked softly. The impact was dulled, dampened by the wall's thickness. From inside, there was the quiet step of footsteps before the door groaned open. Ace emerged, his keen eyes folding into a scowl as soon as he saw Artemis's face."Artem
Chapter 67Angelina's voice carried through the chaos like a poisoned scimitar. "She is the one! The smell of the power… the odor of the darkness—it's coming from her room!"Gasps erupted among the pack, coarse, biting, with incredulity and yet readiness to damn. Wolves turned their heads towards Seraya, nostrils flung wide open as if sniffing for the evidence that Angelina claimed she had found.Seraya's ribcage contracted in pain. She could barely breathe under the weight of so many accusing stares. She shook her head once, her voice trembling with conviction but firm. "I didn't. I never—""Lies." Angelina's mouth curled up, her beautiful face twisted in hatred. She stepped closer, her gown rustling over the stone floor in a proud arrogance equal to her hatred. "All of the guards that marched past your door last night experienced it. That suffocating darkness, that thick odor of corrupt magic—it wasn't in the hallway, it wasn't in the courtyard. It came from your room alone.""No, t
Chapter 66Night pressed down upon Red Darkling Castle, the moon casting shattered silver on the stone walls and silent halls. Guards patrolled their usual watch, their torches weaving in the chilly air, but not a single one of them noticed the shadow that moved through their midst as if the darkness itself enveloped him.Ace moved like a ghost. His feet were silent, his breathing even, and every cell in his body was trained with the quiet of a hunter. He'd waited for this night, chosen the ideal moment, and followed the patterns of Rafe's guards until he knew their weaknesses better than they did themselves. By the time he'd reached the servant wing of the castle, nobody had spotted him. No alarm was raised. He pushed through the little wooden door that led into a quiet corridor, then froze, his ears tuned. Beneath the stillness, he could just make out sounds of guards talking shifts and the occasional crackle of fire. But none of them were nearby.Seraya's room was ahead.Inside, S