5~A Deal With The Devil

They say every sunset is an opportunity to reset and every sunrise begins with new eyes. But as we drove towards the Silvermaw Pack, I knew my life was about to change for the worse. Kaizen Cage was going to make sure of that. 

The moment I saw the disgust on his face when he saw me, the curl on his lips was enough reason for me to run for the hills. But, he has staked his claim on me. Not as his mate, but as his property. 

Kaizen and I sat in the back seat with a whole lot of space between us. I wish he could come closer and hold me in his arms, whispering how much he had longed to meet me, how much he wanted me. I felt tears in the corner of my eyes and discreetly cleaned it. An unfamiliar man who I assumed was his beta sat in the front seat with the driver. 

I got the chance to look at his features more closely as he gazed out the window looking deep in his thoughts. He is a very attractive man, the most handsome man I've ever met. He carried an imperious nose well and a strong chiseled jaw line and a defined cheekbone. I got a whiff of his intoxicating scent and I couldn't help but take a deep breath. 

His dark eyes immediately snapped to me with a scowl. I blushed in embarrassment, he probably thinks I'm a freak. “What the fuck are you staring at?” He asked harshly. 

Before I could find my voice, the car drove into a large town. I gasped as I looked at my surroundings. This was my first time ever coming to the Silvermaw Pack and it was just as people had rumored it to be. Large houses were practically everywhere. 

People stared at the moving car in curiosity, they could probably perceive the scent of a wolf that was not from their pack. That thought made a chilling shiver run down my back. I heard how ruthless they were to members of the other packs. Would they do that to me? After all, Kaizen has no intention of announcing me as his mate. Then who will he tell his subjects that I was to him? 

I was snapped out of my thoughts as the car came to a stop in front of a huge house. My mouth opened in awe as I stared at the magnificent building in front of me. We all got out if the car and Kaizen wasted no time in grabbing my arm. Tingles shot up my body at his touch, his grip on my arm tightened and I knew he felt it too. 

He turned to his beta with a straight face. “Sébastien, we are not to be disturbed. I would like to have a talk with her.” Sébastien nodded his head in understanding and immediately left with the driver. I wonder if he knew I was Kaizen's mate? 

As soon as they left, Kaizen dragged me into the house. Honestly, could this man stop dragging me around? I pressed my lips into a thin line as he walked me up the stairs, not giving me the chance to explore the beautiful mansion. 

Where was he taking me? My heart pounded in my chest as thoughts swarmed into my head. What if he wanted to have his way with me? Would he take me forcefully? 

My pounding heart didn't stop even as we walked into an office. He finally let go of my hand and stared down at me. I took a step back at the intensity of his stare. “You think I want to fuck you? I can hear your heart beating loudly in your chest,” He stated, almost in amusement. “I can smell your arousal too. Already desperate to have me, little bird?” He asked with an arrogant smirk. 

At that moment, I wanted the ground to open up and swallow me whole. A deep blush crept up my cheeks as I replayed what he said in my head. Goddess, he was so blunt. I couldn't deny that my body strangely reacted to him. I could feel my palm sweaty and my body grew warm. Was this how mates felt for each other? “I - I –” I opened my mouth to speak but no words came out. 

“Of course, she wouldn't know the aspects of mating.” I heard him mutter to himself as if he didn't want me to hear. “Tell me Aurora, have you ever been touched by a man?” I gasped at his words. Why would he ask me such a question? I would never allow any man who wasn't my mate to touch me. 

“Of course not!” I replied a little too quickly, repulsed at the thought. 

“Oh, she finally found her voice.” He mulled, taking confident steps and took a seat on his office chair. I saw the look in his eyes. For some reason, he looked relieved by my answer. Or was I just hallucinating? 

“Take a seat, Aurora. We have some important things to discuss.” I like the way my name rolled out of his tongue. He said it so perfectly and I felt my knees weaken. 

My curiosity peeked at his last words. Was he going to reject me? I felt fear creep into my bones. Goddess, I hope not. When he continued staring me down, I realized I was still standing on my feet and I immediately took a seat opposite him, feeling like I was in some sort of interview. His stare makes my body hot and bothered, this was a new feeling for me.

“What did you want to talk about?” I asked in a quiet tone, already dreading his reply. 

“Well, for starters no one should ever find out that you are my mate.” He stated coldly, his lips curling into a frown when he said 'mate'. I already knew about this information and it hurts so bad to know that my mate was too ashamed of me. 

My eyes stung with tears which I immediately blinked back. “W-why? Why can't you let anyone know who I am to you?” My voice was strained with emotion. “Why are you so hell bent on—” 

“Did I give you permission to speak?” His voice was gruff and his expression remained stoic. I tried not to flinch at his tone as I shook my head at his question. 

“Good. Now, we are going to set down some rules if you are going to be living under my roof and pack. I will not have you eating and sleeping without doing anything in return. I fully intend to start making you work for your place here in my pack.” My eyes widened at the hidden meaning behind his words. Was he going to ask me have sex with me in return for food and shelter?! 

“You will become my maid. My personal maid. You are going to do every single thing I want you to do without questioning my orders.” He announced, watching me and trying to gouge out my reaction to his words. And I didn't disappoint. 

I moved my chair back a little causing a loud scraping noise that made me wince. I couldn't have a conversation with him staring into my soul, I needed space to breathe. 

“Your maid? You want me to become your maid?” My voice cracked, making me want to hit myself repeatedly. Why was I so weak? My own mate wanted me to be his personal maid. When I thought he couldn't hurt me more, he proceeded to make it worse for me. Was this some kind of punishment from the moon goddess? 

“I didn't stutter, Aurora,” He growled, losing his patience. “You have to do as I say if you want to continue staying in this pack.”

“And if I don't?” I dared to ask. 

He narrowed his eyes at me, his jaw clenched tightly. “Then I'll be forced to throw you out of this pack.” He seethed. “This is my pack, I make the rules here and if you wouldn't agree to my terms you're more than welcome to leave. I doubt your Alpha would accept you back to his pack. You have no other option.” He said his last words with an evil smirk. 

I bit my lips realizing all he said was the truth. If I ever decided that I wanted to go back to the Bluemoon Pack, I will most probably be tortured and killed. The rage I saw on their faces while I was leaving was proof enough. 

“Why are you doing this to me? Did I do something wrong? Why can't you accept me as your mate? I-I've waited for you all my life and - and you chose to do this.” I hated that he had to see me cry - it made me look weak and pathetic. And it was no news - I was weak and pathetic. 

Kaizen's expression didn't change as he said, “Look, the moon goddess clearly made a mistake by giving me a mate. I never wanted one then and certainly not now. Do you think you could handle staying by my side? You're a weak little girl, and I'm a monster. Incapable of love and not willing to try. Not a very compatible match, you see?” He said in a mocking tone. He was truly a monster. A cold hearted monster. Every word he said to me felt like a blow to my fragile heart, I could literally feel the ache in my chest. 

“Now Aurora, you need to make a decision right here and now.” He said suddenly serious once again. “Are you willing to become my personal maid?”

I rubbed my cold fingers together, seeking for some warmth. I looked down at my lap, already knowing what my answer was going to be. I knew I was no longer wanted in my pack - I was never wanted. And if I left my mate's pack, I would go rogue. This was a win-win situation. He gets a maid and I get shelter. 

I parted my trembling lips and said the words I knew were going to change my life forever. “Yes. I will be your personal maid.”

I felt like I had just signed a deal with the devil.