Serenity

She was hazy but not completely out of it the entire trip, her eyes glaring with utter hatred at the man who seemed amused by the small child.

"Where's mummy" she asked and he looked away, his jaw tightening as he watched the scenery passing by, as they drove.

"Mummy's gone" he told her firmly as she seemed to awaken even more, her big blue eyes staring at him and making him distinctly uncomfortable. Why was the sedative wearing off? Should he give her more? No, he decided, he didn't fully know what side effects there was and to give her too much could be fatal. He sighed. At least the girl was showing some common sense for a toddler and not trying to escape the car.

"I want mummy" she shrieked and he winced, the words piercing his ears and drowning out the background noises in the distance.

"I told you mummy is gone" he growled and she flinched, trying to push herself into as small a ball as she possibly could.

She said nothing for several minutes to his relief, a relief that was short-lived as she began to chant over and over again. "I want mummy, I want mummy, I want mummy" and he groaned out loud. Finally he snapped.

"Mummy is dead" he hissed "now be quiet and sit still already" he glowered.

Tears filled Serenity's eyes and she began to sob loudly, sniffling as he tried his best to keep his composure. She was a chid he reminded himself, it wouldn't do to keep losing his temper. But my god, he'd forgotten just how irritating children could be.

"I want daddy" she sobbed "I want my daddy" and he swore, pulling the car over and vehemently grabbing at her as she shrieked and kicked at him.

"Listen here" he snapped "your mummy is gone and so is your daddy" he lied "from now on you are my daughter, are we clear little one, or do I need to muzzle you?" he threatened and watched the little girl's chin quiver as she gulped. She might not know what muzzle meant but she knew she needed to be quiet, that worked in her favour thought the man tiredly. He'd never really liked children, could barely stand his own son at times.

Serenity said nothing, merely curled up and continued to cry but silently this time as he pulled back out into oncoming traffic, occasionally sniffling and glaring at him. He  didn't care. She could glare for as long as she wanted as long as she kept quiet. They weren't far from the pack house and he began to feel slightly better, the closer he got to home. As they pulled up in front of the pack house, Serenity's eyes widened. The house was more of a large mansion, white pillars at the front and a luxurious driveway, large french doors welcomed pack members inside and it was all white and all clean looking. Was this the man's house?

"Rules" the man said evenly, turning to her as she blinked in confusion. What did he mean by rules? What were they?

"First off" he said very quietly "you are not to try and run away. There are men who will take you back to me and you will be punished for trying. Do you know what a punishment is?"

She shook her head.

"It's a spanking" he said cruelly "or something else depending on what you've done."

"Second rule" he continued "you will do as you are told or face the consequences. Ie a spanking."

She nodded looking downcast as he continued to tell her in no uncertain terms what was expected of her.

"When you are older you will help with chores and anything else that is useful to myself or the pack."

She said nothing.

Finally he realised he had yet to introduce himself. "My name is Alpha Damon and you will address me as such. Call me that everytime you speak to me, is that understood."

"Yes Alpha Dament" she replied and he realised she couldn't quite mouth his name properly. No matter, she was at least responding to his directions.

He got out of the driver's seat and walked around to the passenger door where she sat, opening it and letting her climb out on her own. Thank god she'd been toilet trained he thought with a sigh, even so with the sedatives she'd pissed herself and smelt really bad. The first order of business would be getting her cleaned.

"Come with me" he ordered and she followed him obediently, too frightened to run and he led her into the house, her eyes widening in awe at how lavish and impressive looking it was, wanting to explore and knowing she couldn't.

He continued to walk upstairs, the girl climbing up step by step carefully, as he waited at the top. When she finally reached it, he said not a word and pulled down a ladder for her to climb which she looked at hesitantly.

Damon gave a roll of his eyes and picked her up, almost pushing her into the attic before climbing up himself. He'd had this specially made with her in mind, the room clean and minimal with only a bed, chest of drawers, bedside table and a small amount of toys for her to play with. The windows were large and let in light and she had her very own bathroom at the back as well. He led her there as she looked around in bewilderment.

"Let's get you clean" he said gruffly, feeling uncomfortable as she struggled out of her clothes, starting the bath for her and quickly getting her in, at a loss for words when she just sat there.

"Don't you know how to clean yourself?" he asked and she shook her head. He supposed being a toddler it was a little too much to expect from her. He'd have to organise an omega to spend time with her during the days and teach her how to stay clean and be respectful. For now though, he picked up a washcloth and gave her a quick once over, wrapping her in a towel and bringing her out to the room, fetching her a clean pair of panties and a dress from the drawers which he helped her put on.

"This is your room from now on" he said quietly "you will stay here and I will fetch someone to help you. Get you breakfast and food during the day, teach you to read and all things you should know. You should never try to leave this room on your own."

She nodded and he mind-linked an omega, leaving just as the woman entered and sat down with the little toddler girl. He fought back the surge of guilt he was feeling. After all this was part of the plan, developing feelings for the girl wasn't.