The clock continues to tick, I am expecting the blade to make contact with my skin and cut through my poor arm at any moment now. I can’t help but tremble and be engulfed in self pity. What did I ever do to deserve any of this? I was only six years old when Alpha Theo took over my pack. I have always been an obedient child and made a point to be kind to everyone because my parents would not tolerate anything less. If this is a punishment for a sin I committed, I have no idea what that was. No, this had nothing with me. Some greedy, evil and stupid human decided to have a nuclear weapon plant. I wish I can one day meet that person and ask him or her what the fuck for? I wonder if they are still alive and if they know the real consequences of their actions. There are times when I think that the prophecy is my blessing, not today. Had it not been for it, I would have suffered once, died and buried like every heir of the Lilly town wolf pack. Why didn’t the prophecy chose someone else,
*Omario POV*I am confused and feel out of place while Abi and Titan continue playing like good old friends. My stupid wolf is enjoying her attention so much he completely ignores my questions and keeps blocking me from taking over. It’s only when she is fast asleep that Titan lets me take over and shift back to my human form. “What the fuck was that?”Silence “What? You won’t talk to me now?”“Get her out of here and I will never overrule you again,” Titan links back. “A bribe, that’s the first and low even for you, asshole.”Titan does not continue to engage with me. Two hours later, Abi is long fast asleep but I can’t sleep. So many things worry me about her. She’s so thin, I don’t know how she survives the torture and gets through every Friday night in this state. Then there’s the matter of her beast hating me but liking Titan. I have never cared what anyone thinks of me, I even let my own mother think I am a monster like dad, but being hated by her beast unsettles me. It’s mor
*Omario POV*Abi is pacing next to the window by the time I walk in and kick the door shut. The sound of the door slamming startles her but I don’t care. Everyone else here can judge me, not her. She does not get to make me feel like a monster when I did all this to save her. I walk straight to her and roughly lift her chin forcing her to face me. We stare at each other for a minute before I let her chin go and look away. That fire behind her eyes is triple the last time I saw it. I can feel it’s overwhelming hatred towards me. My chest tightens.“Why do you hate me?”I don’t know why her reasons matter to me but they do. “You are not your father, why would I hate you, Your Majesty?”She sounds genuinely shocked by my question. She’s never hidden her hatred for my dad. Even if she tried, Rufus exposes it every Friday. “I don’t know, but you do. Tell me why?”I insist. She sighs and actually looks at me with concern. “Taking a life causes a strain in one’s soul and mind, Your Majesty.
*Omario POV*As expected, dad is not happy with me killing his best friends but he is thrilled that I am apparently not weak and more like him. Kane and Sylvester are my first kills while he has murdered multitudes on his own, not to mention the ones he indirectly killed through his sick okes. “Well, I can now have Brenda,” he says, carelessly with my mother standing a few feet from us. I look blankly at him. Him, Brenda and Sylvester were childhood friends who wrecked havoc everywhere they went. That’s why they were casted out of their original packs and became rogues. I also know that he wanted Brenda first but she had eyes for Sylvester, who was the strongest at the time. By the time the explosion happened and dad became invincible, Brenda and Sylvester were long married and dad had also long bought and married my mother. The bastard laughs before patting my shoulders. “Don’t look so surprised. My friendship with Sylvester is the only reason I let her be. Thanks to you, that’s ou
*Omario POV*I stand on the balcony on Oli’s bedroom and watch her. She is aware that I am standing behind her but does not turn to look at me. “Babe.” I call her softly but she does not respond. “Oli.”She finally turns around to look at me and I can tell by her swollen red eyes that she has been crying. “Go away!” She yells angrily. “I know that you loved him but he disobeyed me. You know the rules.”“You killed him for a slave!”she scornfully spits out her saliva. I flinch at that word. I don’t know why it bothers me. “Does she fuck you that good that you had to kill my uncle for her?” Oli asks while glaring at me. She is really lucky that I have a soft spot for her. Someone else I would have torn apart already.I remain calm before walking and standing right beside her. “I will let that slide because you are sad and angry.”“I am not angry, I am furious, Omario. We are engaged but you claim a slave, making me a laughing stock and on top of that you kill my uncle for her.”“I
*Omario POV*I am still trying to make sense of what just happened. How is Abi able to hear my whispers like this and why did she not shock me when she held my hand earlier?“Thank you, Your Majesty.”I turn around to find Terrence on his knees. I am to blame for putting his life in danger, he should not be thanking me. “Leave us,” I instruct the servants and they immediately disperse, including Abi. I offer Terrence my hand and pull him up. “These walls have ears, walk with me.”He silently walks besides me until we are out of the castle into the woods. “You have questions.”It’s easy to guess. A servant had never bee chosen to be a Gamma before. “Yes, Your Majesty.”“I chose you because you are a good men and simply deserving. I know your strengths, I have seen you train. I know your weaknesses too and they are commendable. Did I answer your questions?”“Most, Your Majesty.”“You are free to ask anything.”“What if I don’t want to be your Gamma?”His question takes me by surpris
*Abi POV*Something weird that I can’t explain is happening inside me ever since I spent a night in Omario’s chambers. I watch him and Terrence head towards the woods with envy. Oh how I long to have my wolf. I am however, more hopeful today than before that it will happen. I am told that sharp senses are wolf features. Omario was too far when he spoke earlier, yet I heard his every word. This has never happened to me before. I head to our quarters to ask Telly about it. She is the oldest amongst us and past the retirement age. While others leave the castle when they reach that phase, she chose to remain. She finds pleasure in strengthening and encouraging us. Her always kind and wise words really keep us going. I knock at her door and walk in. Unfortunately, just like most days, the girls are all here. I bet they came to tell her all about what just happened with Terrence. I guess my question will have to wait. “Come sit down my dear.”Telly’s voice is always so gentle. I always fee
*Omario POV*Everything about Abi evokes extreme emotions from me. The sadness of the torture she endures leaves my heart shuttered while her bewildered reactions leave me so amused. I only asked her to kiss me so that Rufus can see that when he reads her mind on Friday, but once our lips met I could not break the hunger and the pull I felt. Shit! This is definitely not me. I have had my fair share of women but never servants. I used to bask at the thrill, the chase, the playing hard to get and hearing my name echoes from different voices when I completely saturate their every sense and satisfy their deepest desire, but not anymore. I gave up my playboy ways two years ago when Frode revealed to the elders that Oli was my mate. That’s when I vowed to never treat my Luna the way my dad treats mom. I have been fully committed to her since. Well, until now.“It’s getting late, Your…Omario.”Abi is still flushed from the kiss, the porn and my question that remain unanswered. I raise my