Pain lacerated through me as Alpha Lucian's teeth sank into my neck and I let out a painful scream. It hurt so badly and I tried to pull away, but he held me tighter until I could barely move an inch.
"Please stop!" I screamed as tears filled my eyes and I clenched my fist in pain. I felt him release a liquid into my skin. The marking. He had marked me as his."Please stop!"I cried harder at the pain that travelled through my body and even he pulled away licking the wound. He pulled my face to meet his eyes and guilt sat in those bright green eyes."It's over. I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to do that." He said and I staggered backwards, leaving his embrace and suddenly wishing I could go back in his arms. But I was too scared, fear blinded my vision and I reached for my neck, the wound had mostly healed but I knew there was a mark there.I looked up at the Alpha. "Don't come near me, please." I whispered fearfully and I noticed something flash in his eyes before he transformed into his wolf form and ran out of the woods.I collapsed to the floor, suddenly feeling weak to my bones and sobbed loudly.*************************************"Raina!""Raina!"I hear my name being called and groaned as I manage to open my eyes. A throbbing headache threatened to split my head open and I was almost blinded by the lights that assaulted my eyes.I looked around to see I was in a room, with the bright flower designs on the ceiling, I knew it was Wren's. I sat up quickly looking around expecting him to come out but I heard the shower running in the bathroom and swung my legs from the bed and my eyes on the room door."Stop Rain." I sigh, slumping back to the bed and giving up on escaping when Wren had a good sense of hearing."What?" I grumbled and heard him chuckle at the end of the room. I rolled my eyes, reaching for my neck as what had happened resurfaced in my mind. The feeling of the Alpha's teeth in my neck, marking me, claiming me as his."Who is he?" A deep voice asked from beside me and I turned to see Wren in a brown short. His muscles, chest and biceps dripped with water and flexed as he wiped his black curly hair with a towel. I cleared my throat, looking away from him.Anger filled me. Of course I knew what he was asking about, I dropped my hand from my neck. Wren and I hadn't spoken in years and suddenly he wanted to know who my mate was."I'm sorry sir, but I don't think it is any of your business." I say making sure to hide my irritation to avoid punishment.He took a threatening step towards me and I shot to my feet, backing away from him. He smiled at my uneasiness and he stopped. A devious smile on his lips."I'm concerned Rain. Who did this to you?" He asks again"No one." I replied as my eyes stung with tears as the memory of my neck being bitten by an Alpha who was my mate."Was it one of the alphas?" He asks, this time I noticed the anger in his voice and I stepped away from him fearfully."Can I go now, sir?""It's Wren to you Rain, you don't need to address me as Sir. I care about you and I need to know who did this to you." He said softly and this time the tears rolled down my cheeks, unable to hold it any longer, I sniffed.I hated myself for feeling this way, to appear weak in front of the enemy. He's your friend, I heard a tiny voice inside of me and I shook my head. No. Wren became the enemy after what he did to me."It's not your business. You do not care about me because I am just a slave and I should know my place in this pack. Those were your words years ago. Why do you suddenly care?" I screamed at him and ran out of his room, slamming the door on my way out.On getting to my room, I lay on the bed and let my tears fall freely. All other omegas were absent meaning they were working right now. I wanted to go work too but I was a mess and I would only anger Taryn."Raina!" I heard Logan's voice outside the room and I shot to my feet, fear creeping up my spine as he pushed the door open, his dark eyes glaring silently at me."Alpha." I answered."Wren made it known to me that an Alpha overstepped last night." He said and a gasp of surprise escaped my lips but I stayed quiet."Am I right, Raina?" And this time I nodded shamefully, bowing my head in respect."Talk. I'm only here because my brother is concerned about you and as Alpha, I am also worried." He says impatiently."Yes Alpha.""Who was it that marked you?" He asks, his eyes trailing up my neck and I shifted uncomfortably, reaching my neck to shield the mark from him."Alpha Lucian." I gulped at the sound of his name in my lips."Lucian? Are you sure? He's a friend and I don't think he would mark someone who is not his mate." Logan said, sounding disappointed and doubtful and I nodded inwardly, of course. They were friends and he would never believe the words of a slave."I don't know Alpha. I don't remember the face." I lied, not wanting to come between those two."Ok then. If you remember anything make sure to let me know." Logan said, looking around nervously."Thank you, Alpha." I said, bowing down in gratitude."I'm sorry this happened to you. I would ask Lucian about this.""No, please. He didn't do anything!" I said a little too quickly and Logan smirked."He is your mate.""Yes." I said softly."You knew he did this and refused to tell me the truth. Why did he mark you without your permission?" Logan asked and I shook my head."I don't know Alpha. May I leave now, please?" I ask. He nods and I bow and he leaves.I went to the bathroom, washing away the filth from the woods and getting dressed before leaving for the kitchen.Unfortunately, Taryn is there and I could see that she is angry as she barks orders to the slaves."I saw Alpha Wren take her in yesterday." A short blonde said to Taryn.Great, they were talking about me."There you are." Taryn smiled deviously when I walked in."Good morning." I greeted and joined the rest of the girls who lined up in front of her. I avoided their suspicious gaze."What's so good about this morning? Where were you?" Taryn asks, as she looks down at her nails absentmindedly."I had a little accident last night.""I was just told Wren took you into his room yesterday, why was that?" She asked again, this time she pinned her gaze on mine, silently threatening me to lie once more."I passed out and he decided to help me." I replied and she scoffed before taking a step towards me."I don't want a repeat of what happened with Alpha Lucian. Do you understand?" She said, smirking in my face. My jaw ticked my jaw at the thought of her already knowing what happened but said nothing as I nodded."Good. Now let's get to work. I am regrouping you all and you will all have new jobs in the pack."THREE MONTHS LATER"You missed a spot!" Taryn yelled at me as I mopped the floor. I sigh tiredly, going back to wipe down the spot I missed. She smiled victoriously and I resisted the urge to roll my eyes.I finished cleaning and bowed respectfully at her as I started to leave the hallway when a voice stopped me in my tracks."Rain." Wren called out and I sighed, turning to him."How are you?" He asked and I frowned."I don't know. I don't think I can go through another heat alone again." I told him. Over the past three months, I couldn't say Wren and I were friends again but at least now we tolerated each other.I noticed his eyes soften as he reached for me."Don't look at me like that." I complained."How?" He asks innocently and I sighed, dropping down on one of the stools in the hallway, looking outside the pack wishing I was out there, running in my wolf and feeling the cold wind in my face
"You know we still need to have a conversation right?" Alpha Lucian said, breaking the awkward silence that passed between us.It's been a few hours and I have been quiet, silently wishing I had headphones to play some music. But instead I was stuck with Lucian staring at me frequently."Says who?" I asked sarcastically."I already apologised." Lucian grumbled and I turned to him with raised brows."What for?""Don't start that with me." He warns. I scoff, looking at the window and watching the houses go by quickly in a faze."Start What? I know and I've met Alphas like you. You hate being disrespected by people especially when they are lower in rank." I said back."You're just being overly dramatic." Lucian spoke, anger lacing his voice and I yawn, resting my head back."If you don't mind, I need to rest before I start work at your pack so excuse me." I closed my eyes, feeling the gush of AC hit
I was glad to have brought the few bathing essentials I owned. I left the room to the bathroom admiring the exquisite bathtub and shower head. There was a cabinet on the wall and a mirror. I looked at my pale face, sunken tired eyes and bony cheekbones.What would Lucian's parents think of me? I wondered before scoffing and taking off my clothes. Why did it matter, I hated him and I couldn't care less about his parents.I hummed a familiar poem and I scrubbed off the sweat from the ride and brushed my teeth. I left the bathroom in a white towel I found in the cabinet.As I ransacked through my clothes, I thought of what to wear. Probably jeans and blouse. A tiny voice in my head rebuked and urged me to wear my favourite gown because no matter how hard I tried, I didn't want to think of Lucian's parents. I still did.I took out the floral gown that fell past my knee and put it on, I noticed a piece of thread loosen and I tucked it under my
"I'm sorry about Lucy. She didn't know who you were." Lucian started to say and I just rolled my eyes in irritation."I'm really tired, what is it that seemed so important that you had to order me to listen to you?" I asked."Nothing really.""Nothing?" I ask in disbelief, as I let out a dry laugh."We don't like being disrespected but you were out of line tonight." Lucian scolded and I scoffed."Was I?" I feigned innocence. "Of course, I've been disrespected all my life and I shouldn't care that my own mate is too weak to stand up for me!" I spat angrily."I'm not weak. I won't let you question my strength and authority in my own home, never!" Lucian rose, pointing an accusing finger at me."I already did." I mocked, resting my back against the headboard as I stared down at my nails."Then don't do it again or else-" He started to say I cut him off, sparing me a glare."Hit me? Didn't
Mustering what little courage I had left I turned to see what was happening. I saw Lucy first, her blue eyes filled with tears as they filed didn't get cheeks. The smirk and devious look she had given me earlier was replaced by a sad face and I raised my brow in confusion.Lucian came into my line of vision next, and an angry look on his face and eyes glaring hatefully at me.What the hell has she done?"I warned you!" Lucian snarled, pointing an accusing finger at me. I held my nervousness as I frowned, masking the fear that shot up my spine at his loud voice."About what exactly because all I remember you saying were unnecessary rules." I replied, glancing between Lucy and him."What you have done is unforgivable." He said again and I stared in confusion. From the corner of my eyes, Henrietta had come to stand beside me."What exactly am I being accused of?" I asked tiredly."You moved to hit Lucy and eve
"Oh my, you're awake. You got me really scared." I groaned and opened my eyes slowly to see Rietta standing over me. A soft smile curled my lips."Hey." I whispered before looking around to see that I was lying on my bed. It was bright outside, with the sun peeking into my room.Had I been out all night? I wanted to ask but I tried to seat you and Henrietta helped me, and I rested my back against the headboard."I was so worried." She said, smiling sadly at me as she tucked a strand of my hair behind my ear."I'm fine." I assured her, smiling sadly at her but she frowned, her eyes laced with worry."That's what you said yesterday. And look at what happened. Is your heat always that painful?" She asked and I sighed before nodding."Yes, it gets worse each time, but I'm getting used to it." I said, trying to convince her as I masked my worried tone but it did nothing to lessen the worry on her face."You didn
Lucy leaves me and stands up. Still on the floor I pant and attempt to stand up but my entirely body aches. I manage to look up and see Lucian standing above me. My anger towards me is preventing me from asking for help. Angrily, I spit out the build up of blood mixed with my saliva on the kitchen floor."You bitch! That's wrong" Lucy screams at me. I look at her with disdain. I manage to stand up. Walking out of the kitchen I turn to Lucy."You will learn to respect me one way or the other" She scoffs."The audacity. Who do you think you are coming into my pack and asking for respect?" "I am your Luna, a choice I didn't make and this is my pack now! Live with it" I walk out still struggling. I felt Lucian's presence behind me but I ignore it until he finally places his hand on my arm."Please wait" He begs. I turn back."I need to see to my wounds. Excuse me" I walk away to the room that was given to me.
"How do you feel?" She asks me. Making her way to the bed. "Better actually" I answer her. She chuckles."Not that". Confused I ask,"What then?" "I just saw my brother and he was smiling really hard and I think you have something to do with that" Henrietta smiles at me."I doubt that. We've never had a civil conversation" I reply trying to hide my excitement."This is different. Thank you for this Raina and I'm sorry for earlier" She apologies."I overstepped. I should not have disrespected you that way. I understand you were just trying to help" I reason with her. Besides she is the only friend I have here. Staying mad at her is not going to do me any good."No Rain. We are friends now. I'm not just the alpha's sister to you anymore" She tells me."I don't keep friends but I can make an exception with you" I smile at her. She smiles."Why?" She asks me."Becau