CHAPTER ONE

Kayla’s pov.

“How long did you know about that thing in your stomach?” I shivered when I heard his cold voice. My mouth was so dry that I couldn't even utter a word, my heart was beating heavily more than I could ever imagine.

“I don’t repeat myself” he yelled and grabbed my hair turning my face forcefully to himself. I winced painfully. I could feel my scalp burning in pain. I let out a whimper.

“T.. two months ago” I said in a painful stutter.

“What did you do with those pregnancy pills I gave you?” He groaned into my ears. I could feel my heart sink deeply. For a moment I stopped breathing. The tears I have been holding back, strolled down my cheeks, my lips trembling. My stomach tightened with fear.

Daman is the strongest Alpha to ever walk the earth. He is powerful, he is indestructible, he is very ruthless. He is terribly handsome. The kind of handsome that made people forget how to breathe, tall broad shouldered, attractive eyes, his black hair slightly tousled— he looked so perfect and charming. And yes I deliberately trashed the pills he gave me that night in the waste bin. I wanted nothing more than to have a feel of his flesh inside of me even though I know that getting pregnant for him is the biggest risk a girl can ever take in the pack because he hates it more than anything.

“I.. I….. I am not pregnant” I stuttered in a shaky tone though I knew the lie was too obvious.

His wolf eyes burned into me, cold and merciless. He forcefully let go of my hair and walked back to the window. I could tell he’s very angry. Where on earth did I get the nerves from, What have I done? Lie to Almighty Daman.

My tears fell freely and for a while a silence hung between us except for my constant sniffing as I cried. I didn’t want to lose my child. It meant everything to me. It's the only thing that made me feel complete, I stood trembling, my hand clasped over my stomach as though my very touch could shield the fragile life inside of me.

“ I am guilty, you can punish me but please spare the child, it’s innocent” my voice was low and shaky. Instantly he turned and stared at me. I could tell his eyes were on me so I lowered my head.

The words sliced through the silence hanging in the air between us. His fists were firmly clenched, his jaw tight as though he was fighting a war within himself.

The door opened and some guards walked in.

“Take her out,” he said coldly in a very low tone.

At the dungeon, I was tortuously beaten with a rod. I lay on the bare floor whimpering in pain. Oh! My body ached a lot. My skin was covered with bruises, how could he be so heartless? Then an old woman in a pinafore dress walked in carrying a tray.

“I know you are hurt, I am really sorry. The Alpha sent me here, he said I should take out your pup”

My heart skipped hearing those words. No! Please no!, fresh strands of tears came rushing down my cheeks, I could feel my heart shattering into pieces. loudly I burst into tears again. My chest heaving.

No! I didn’t want to lose my pup. I have risked my dear life for it already, why can’t he just spare me, how could he be so heartless to trash his own blood. Does that guy even have a heart?

“Plea… please don’t do this” I begged with trembling lips, my tears were hot as it fell down my face.

The woman could feel my pain, yet she feared the Alpha, no one dares disobey the Alpha’s command. She brought the silver blade closer. Alpha ordered that no anesthesia be used on me so I felt the pain of every cut, I felt her baby trash inside of me since it was too early to be born. And when I couldn’t bear the pain any longer, I began to scream.

I held the bloody fragile body of my pup, refusing to let go of it. I failed him, I failed my baby. I was too weak to fight. I cried as I rubbed his scent on my body. The guards walked in and took the body from me, The Alpha requested for it, I watched them leave tears gushing down her face. I crashed to the floor. . In tears.

“I am sorry dear, you know what you did is very risky, you should be grateful you are still breathing” the old woman said.

I limped back to the students dormitory, my legs stained in blood. I saw my friend Mia where she was waiting for me. As soon as Mia spotted me she left where she was seated and ran to hug me.

“How was it?”she asked anxiously, her eyes reflecting her desperation.

I was in so much pain to even say a thing. Mia helped me into the room

***

School was stressful today, I was done with morning class which was shifting. I headed straight away for the afternoon class, a practical session. The students had gathered in their large numbers. Whispering and chatting.

The trainer, lady Valerie, walked in shortly— looking as ready and as curvy as always in her tight suit. The students became more composed, as their whispering reduced.

The class commenced, The students were paired.

“The first students on my list are Kayla Anderson and Katherine Dickson” we both walked out.

Lady Valerie inscribed something in her book.

“Hey you, you don’t hold a sword that way, move your chest inward a bit.”

I didn’t realize the lady was talking to me. My mind was wrapped around the man I saw yesterday when I was heading to the cafeteria to get lunch. His cold aura, his masked face, his iced tone. His words sent cold chills down my spin.

“You can get your revenge, he made you lose your pregnancy in a mean and heartless way, this is your chance Kayla” the man spoke convincingly. I remembered the arrow he gave me.

“This is the only weapon that can pierce Alpha Daman’s immortal body.

“Where the hell did you keep your mind huh? You lazy brat? Lady Valerie’s cold voice brought me out of my thoughts.

“ I am sorry mah, I feel feverish ” I muttered.

“ You can go get some rest.” I felt grateful for those words.

Just when I turned to leave I saw him. Alpha Daman. He stood at the balcony staring down at the students. He wore a black rope with letter D on its chest. His hands crossed at the back. He looked as handsome and as unnerving as ever. He is a handsome demon.

I couldn’t understand how a human could be that terribly charming, that you can’t glance at him without drooling yet so ruthless. He didn’t need weapons to kill anyone, he did that by just thinking it in his mind. I can’t imagine bringing myself to kill him. Daman is powerful, he is ruthless, he is immortal.

Do I really have to kill him to express me anger?

What if it doesn’t work out, what will he do with me? Everyone knows no weapon can pierce him.

Am I really going to pull myself through such a death risk? Kill Daman, that's impossible. Like how am I going to go with the task.

And who’s that guy? I couldn’t see his face because he wore a mask. And why does he want the Alpha dead so desperately?.

And yes, he threatened to kill me if I didn't do the task. As I walked back to the hostel, I thought of it. My head was beginning to ache already.

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“My lord, the man is here, he is waiting at the inner court” a servant said with a bow.

“Which of the men?” Alpha Daman asked without turning to the servant.

“He is the fisherman, his name is Asher, the one who was heard yesterday talking about the arrow that can kill immortals”

“Keep him captive, I will speak with him myself”

Alpha Daman turned to leave.

“My Lord!!!!” The servant exclaimed with wide eyes when he saw the arrow fly into his chest.

Nathan, Darko and the other guards were taken aback and looked around trying to comprehend where the arrow had come from.

“Over there!” Ethan screamed when he got a hint. And

The guards ran off in search of the penetrator.

Alpha Daman was still standing with his hands on his bloody chest. His bright eyes shone for the first time with deep pain. He gently pulled it out, his Bløõd accompanying it.