Chapter 3
Damon
My canines gritted in anger as my eyes narrowed to meet the half-dead man pleading for his life before me like a coward.
I hated cowards!
And pleading only rekindles the burning inferno inside me.
"Be a fucking man, not a pussy!" I lashed at him, ignoring his screams as my elongated claws dug deep into his flesh, slashing his ugly face.
"You weren't pleading when you joined the conspiracy," I spat, irritated by his pitiful state.
Fucking hypocrite!
"Please, my king," he coughed weakly. I could feel his pulse getting weaker as seconds went by. By the way his blood oozed, he won't last long.
"It was the devil," His trembling fingers grabbed the edge of my shirt in desperation.
Blinding rage washed over me as my eyes turned red.
How dare he touch my cloth with his filthy hands?! He was lucky he didn't touch me.
"It would be a pleasure to send you back to him," I shot coldly, ripping out his heart from his chest and watched his lifeless body slump down like a pack of cards.
"What have you done? You monster!" A voice from behind yelled.
Monster?
I have been called all sorts of strange names, but not a monster.
A thrill of excitement coursed through my bones at the way the name sounded on his lips.
Monster. Hmm. I like that.
A dark smile played on my lips as I turned to meet him, "I forgot you were here for a minute," I walked toward my second prisoner. I recognized him at once despite his battered face. He was a member of my council.
The thumping of my heavy boot against the hard floor and his erratic breathing were the only sound that filled the dungeon.
Unlike the first one, this one was no pussy. He was a man. But beneath his brave face, was a scared cat. The smell of his fear only excited me.
I couldn't wait to feed on his fear and end him!
I hated long talks.
"We know who our king is. You won't occupy that position for long, your end is near, you demon!" He growled pinning his gaze on me.
Demon? I liked that too.
I commended his boldness but his arrogance started to irritate me.
"And who will the unfortunate successor be?" I asked calmly, leaning close to him.
He grinned, flashing his bloody teeth and torn lips, "It would be a surprise," His bloodshot eyes were still fixed on mine.
Was he challenging me?
"You think we like you and want you to rule over us as the Alpha King?" He started.
It was no news that almost all my council members hated me and they didn't like my judgment. They hated that I survived this long on the throne as the Alpha king, but I didn't let it bother me. Leading my people was my priority, no matter how cruel I was.
It was high time I sanitized my council members.
"A war is coming, Damon," His voice filled my ears, snapping me out of my thoughts.
Anger flooded me at the way he addressed me without adding my title. But I contained it, I wanted to hear what the bastard would say.
"You will be overthrown and your life will be wasted just like brother and Ivy,"
"Enough!"
"You can't even father a child…" He gave a mocking laughter.
"Enough!" I bellowed, growling at him and slashing his face with my claws. My voice was so loud that I could feel the room vibrate.
I could feel rage taking over me as smoke radiated me.
How dare he mention my late brothers and my mate!
And my problem.
His words only brought back the memories that I tried hard to forget. His words were like a sharp knife that pierced my heart, opening scratching a huge half-healed wound.
I shut my eyes to stop the hot tears from steaming down my face. Seeing me cry was the last thing I wanted.
No one has ever seen me cry and no one will!
The memories resurfaced in a rush, playing in my head. It was so vivid, I could picture every detail of it.
The rogue's attack on my pack made me lose everything I loved dearly. My mate and my brothers.
We were triplets Alpha Kings ruling other packs fearlessly, but I was the only one alive. For years I tried to move on, but I was stuck.
No matter what I did, I never healed. I was broken, no one could fix me.
I acted tough before my subjects, but deep down, I was shattered to pieces. I needed help, but I wasn't going to allow anyone to perceive my vulnerability. I was the Alpha King.
Moving on was almost impossible, most nights, I see them and I talk to them as if they still existed. I knew I couldn't move on no matter how hard I tried, instead, I buried myself in work, but it only made me more cruel and ruthless.
I bit my lips hard as guilt overshadowed me.
Maybe if I was there on time to help, my brothers wouldn't have been captured and killed and our mate wouldn't have drowned in the river with our… No! I wouldn't think about it. The last thing I wanted was to lose my shit before this son of a bitch.
Molten anger rolled through me as I grabbed the man by his collar, choking him hard and pinning him with my blazing eyes.
"How dare you speak of my brother and our mate?!" I roared, punching him hard in his face till he lost all his teeth.
But I wasn't done with him yet.
I would tear him limb from limb!
I would make sure that he doesn't forget me in a hurry after killing him in the most unimaginable manner.
Satisfaction courses through me as his fear almost suffocated him faster than I choked him.
Now I could feed on his fear.
I growled, baring my canines at him as I was irritated by the way his eyes rested on mine.
Stinking arrogance!
I would make sure all he saw was darkness as he walked through the lonely path leading to hell.
"Don't you fucking look me in the eye!" I spat, gorging out his eyes without warning, enjoying his horrifying screams.
But I wasn't done with him yet.
"Any last words before I send you to hell?" I chuckled dangerously, picking up a large hook that was resting on the wall and caressing it.
I couldn't wait to put it into use. My hands ached in anticipation.
"I won't forget you in a hurry and I'll make sure to avoid paths with you if we come to the world a second time…" He coughed out blood, gasping for air.
"You are dead!" He started choking on his blood as I stabbed him with the hook, ripping his insides with it and watching his body split into two as they fell lifelessly on the cold floor.
I earned another name. Death! I fucking love that.
The sound of footsteps made me glance at the door sharply. Relieve courses through me seeing my Beta. Jasper was everything to me. My Beta, he was more than a best friend, he was like a brother to me. He was my right-hand man and I trust him with my life.
"Monster, Demon and now Death? I'm impressed. How did you do that?" He asked excitedly, clapping his hands.
"Watch and learn, Jasper" I replied my Beta in a gruff voice, "Learn from the best,"
I just hope he says what he wants and leaves. I wasn't in the mood for fun, thanks to that son of a bitch.
"I hate to spoil your fun but we have a meeting with the Alpha of the Diamond Heart pack, right now," He stated, going through his iPad before putting it down and glancing at me.
The moment his eyes softened, I looked away from his gaze. I didn't want to be bothered by him.
But I was wrong, he saw my troubled face before I could mask my expression.
Great!
Now the never-ending lecture begins.
I like the fact that he cared about me and put the pack and I first, but sometimes, I nodded to be alone. I didn't want his pity.
"Are you okay?" He asked gently, walking to meet me. I shifted uncomfortably when his hands held onto mine.
I wasn't comfortable with physical contact.
"Is it because of what the fucker said? Or is it because of the incoming attack and the conspiracy?" He gave me a light squeeze, making me tense.
I didn't like physical contact. It was worse with the opposite sex.
"Don't worry about the attack. It's because you don't have an heir yet. Once you find an heir, this madness will stop," He assured, patting my shoulder.
It sounded so easy.
Find an heir and all this will stop. But I have been trying and it's not working. Nothing seemed to work.
I don't know what else to do.
I was already fed-up with myself.
I rolled my eyes, giving him a pensive look while he raised his hands on a surrender.
He knew how much I hated being reminded of my problem
I don't need his pity. I don't need anyone's pity. Pity means weak people. I was not a weakling!
I can handle anything. I was the Alpha King.
"Have you been eavesdropping?" I asked, waving his questions.
"I couldn't leave you with them, plus I couldn't help but give in to the urge to see how you will kill that one," He sighed, pointing at the man who got ripped into two.
"How do you even come up with creative ways to kill?"
"Watch and learn," I said, looking away from him.
I couldn't deny that what the bastard said got to me badly.
My insides were raging with rage and my hands trembled.
Fuck!
I quickly buried my hands in my pocket to avoid My Beta from noticing. I didn't want another round of lecture and sympathy.
Silence stretched and my breathing became more erratic. I couldn't stay around him, my body language would give me away.
I needed a distraction.
"Give me a minute," I said sharply, walking away immediately, leaving him no room for questions.
I had a very bad temper and I hated it when I lost it.
I couldn't go to the Diamond Heart pack like this, I could kill them all.
Why did he have to bring this up, knowing how much I hated to be reminded of my past and how I failed my family!
I knew he did it to mock me, to remind me that I was weak. But I would prove him wrong.
I needed to relieve myself of this burden right now.
Anxiety filled me as my legs found their way to Rosa's chamber. Rosa would do.
Rosa was my mistress. She was the only one that could relieve me and accept me the way I was. After the death of my Luna, Rosa was the only woman I had. She pleased me the way no woman can and she understands my desires and limitations.
Without knocking, I flung her door open,
bursting into her room and flooding it with my terrifying aura. I didn't need to look at the maids before they scurried like scared rats out of her room.
"Strip!" I commanded, leaving no room for hesitation.
Chapter 4Damon"My King!" Rosa bowed briefly, stopping what she was doing before shooting me a questionable look. I could smell her surprise. My arrival threw her off balance, I could sense it with the look she shot me. Was she expecting someone else? She dares not! I could feel my anger build up at the thought of her seeing someone else apart from me. Her pussy was mine. No one should fuck what I was fucking. Relax, Damon, she is only a mistress. A tool for pleasure and enjoyment. Easily discarded when wornout. Anger spread through me at her reluctance to take off her see-through dress."Are you waiting for a special invitation? I said strip!" I commanded, struggling to contain my anger. Why was she acting like it was her first time? Even if it was her first time, I was the Alpha King, I could get what I want anytime I want without questions. The bastard's words still echoed in my head. It affected my temper badly that I had to transfer the aggression on her. Fuck! "Yes, m
Chapter 5 Aurora I didn't know what frightened me more between breaking the Alpha's favourite set of dishes and breaking the dishes on the Alpha King's body. Both punishments meant hell, but I would prefer Nathalia's punishment to that of the Alpha King. My mind went blank and my heart flew to my chest as the dishes crashed loudly on the floor, shattering immediately. I was a dead meat. I quickly bent over, trying to pack the broken items and ignoring the cuts that picked my fingers. But a deadly aura hit my nose, awakening my senses. Panick seized me at the realization of what I had done. I couldn't think of anything else but to run for my life. I didn't want him to kill me in the most unimaginable manner. Rumours had it that he could gorge out your eyes if you look at him the wrong way. He could cut your tongue if you speak without permission, worse of all, he could cut your ears if you listen to what you are not supposed to. He was a savage wild beast, a ruthless A
Chapter 6 Damon The drive home was long and quiet. Jasper kept throwing questionable looks at me from the mirror, but I ignored them, looking away. We were almost home. I could smell it. I relaxed further into my chair, slowly sipping the champagne from the cup as I get myself lost in thoughts. There was only one thing that clouded my mind. The strange girl. What was her name again? Aurora? It had to be that. Judging from her scent, she didn't smell like an Omega, and neither did she smell like a rogue. She had no wolf either. It was difficult to tell who she was. But I could swear I caught a powerful scent in her. My nose doesn't deceive me. If she had a powerful scent in her, why was she reduced to work as a maid. I could tell she was no maid. She was just forced to be one. It had to be the Alpha's daughter, the annoying slut that kept throwing seductively looks my way and touching herself. Goddess, I hate that girl. She should be grateful I didn't stab her slim
Chapter 7 Aurora Before I could process what was happening, Nathalia sent me flying toward the door with another heavy kick. My head hit the hard wooden door, making it ring. I groaned in pain, holding my head with my eyes shut tightly. What I heard was a flick of fingers and before I knew it, two guards dragged me by my arms outside my room, before throwing me on the floor. I struggled to crawl away when Nathalia's figure hovered above me. I couldn't lose my temper. Not in the presence of everyone. But she can humiliate you in the presence of everyone, right? My subconscious yelled at me. I was left without a choice. I had to save myself from unnecessary punishment. "You slut!" She yelled in anger, dragging me by my hair before I could make it across the room. "Let me go," I struggled struggling to push her hand off my hair, but she tightened her grip, almost uprooting my hair strands. My scalp burned in pain as I felt some strands pulled out forcefully. "What is
Chapter 8 Aurora A frown settled on my face at the thoughts and I almost slapped myself at my stupidity. How could I doubt my biological mother because of a mere fur colour? You are so dumb, Aurora, that's why she hates you. I heaved a sigh before glancing at my mother who froze on a spot, watching me suspiciously. Maybe if I was as smart as Nathalia, she would have shown some care. I tore my mind off sad thoughts that crept in slowly, blocking it off completely before it could engulf me. As far as I was concerned, this was the happiest day of my life. The day I shamed Nathalia by transforming into a gigantic wolf more majestic than hers. I drowned in the sea of awe as I marveled at my fur that glittered like precious stones as the sun reflected on it. My jaws dropped to the floor as I got lost in the beautiful sight. I could never get tired of watching it. I wouldn't mind shifting every day to have a look at my shiny fur. A sharp pain pulled me from my thoughts
Chapter 9 Damon I let out a growl, tossing in my sleep as a knock sounded on the door. Who was that son of a bitch?! Switching to a more comfortable position, I drifted to sleep quickly, but it didn't take long before the knock repeated itself. Angrily, I snatched a pillow, covering my ears with it and hissing loudly. I wasn't in the mood for anyone's visit. "Open the door!" A voice ordered causing me to groan. "Son of a bitch!" It cursed. Can Dax fucking leave me alone?! "Get out!" I yelled, pressing the pillow tighter against my ears. Why did Dax always find pleasure in disturbing me? Was it a crime to be a triplet?! "Come on, man!" Dax's voice grew annoyingly loud. "I'm fucking trying to sleep, Dax. Can you get the fuck off?!" I yelled, sitting up, before laying on the bed and fumbling with the duvet once more. Why was Dax always a pain in the ass? I muttered a silent prayer to the Moon goddess as the next few minutes were silent. Seems he got the message.
Chapter 10 Damon My hands trembled as I brought out a syringe filled with wolfsbane, ready to inject myself with it. I made sure it was above my usual dosage. A quick death would do. I shut my eyes as the needle made its way into my skin, almost piercing my veins when the syringe tripped from my hand and fell on the floor. I wasn't afraid of death. In fact, I couldn't wait to meet my brothers and my mate, but I was afraid that I would break Jasper's heart. After the ugly incident, he was there for me, helping me battle my demons and making me a better person. He was the only one who didn't see me as a madman despite knowing I was one. He was more than my best friend, more than my Beta. He was my brother. Killing myself would only shatter his heart into pieces. "A worthless madman like you doesn't deserve to live. Pick it up!" A voice commanded, growling menacingly as a strange breeze rolled the syringe to rest against my foot. I recognized that voice. The voice of m
Chapter 11 Aurora I froze in shock as my mother's words played in my head for the third time. My brows twisted in confusion and worry settled in the pit of my stomach as I threw her a questionable look. The more I thought about it, the less I understood what she meant. Did she just say she would confess? What was that supposed to mean? When I thought my father was just exaggerating about my fur colour, her words confirmed it. Perhaps, I was taking her words too far. She didn't mean it that way. The atmosphere was uncomfortable as tension surrounded us. I could hear my father's heart pounding hard against his ribs as he was cloaked in anger. My mother on the other hand looked like she had seen a ghost. Her body wouldn't stop trembling. Eve stood rooted to a spot with confusion clouding her head while the Luna and Nathalia watched my father with a surprised look. From the look on everyone's faces, I could tell that this was not a child's play. There was something