Chapter-2 She is my mate

*Angelina's POV*

It had been five years. A lot of things have changed. Unexpectedly, I got saved. Maybe it was so that I could take my revenge on them. Sadly, I couldn't even find my mate's dead body to give him a proper send-off. Anyways, I was too dead in most people's eyes. So that no one suspects my identity, I did plastic surgery. It wasn't only on my face, but my body too. Being severely injured from the fall, I was disfigured. I looked almost like a ghost. With no other option, I did plastic surgery all over my body. I hated the fact that I had to do it, but it was the best option I got.

Back to the present, the hall was bustling. Everyone seemed busy with work. I was tied by chains all over my body. I wasn't the only one tied up though. There were hundreds of wolves same as me. We were slaves. Today we would be getting sold. There was a ceremony being held today at the Black town, for all the packs. Every pack members from different cities were present. It wasn't only for the party, but for the slave auction too. We would be getting auctioned at a high rate today. This was the highlight of the ceremony.

Arianna, a princess wolf of the Jethula pack opened the door. We bowed down at our knees to welcome her. At the moment, we were the lowest of all the wolves, according to the hierarchy. We need to be respectful to other wolves otherwise, we could be punished.

"You can stand up now." We lifted ourselves with the heavy chains on us. We were chained to stop us from running away. It wasn't uncommon when slaves ran away.

The guards pushed a slave with his legs and asked us to go out. We followed the slave. Everyone was engulfed with fear, but there was not a trace of worry and fear on my face. Everyone was hoping to be sold to a good master. But it was a known fact to all that those who buy slave tends to be cruel. I sighed, realizing their fate. They have no respect, or dignity and are treated as the lowest of all.

We stopped behind the stage and stood according to the numbers on us. They were called trademarks. The lowest number would be the first to get sold at the cheapest price. The price will start to increase according to the numbers. The numbers are generated according to the qualities of the slaves.

Arianna took the first slave on the stage and walked boldly. Everyone was in awe at her presence. The unmated wolves glanced at her with lust. However, she ignored their shameless actions. She looked like a huntress trying to hunt her prey. She introduced the slave to everyone. She did the same for other slaves. Soon, all of them were sold. It was my turn now. I was the last merchandise, the highest rate of all.

"Go inside." The guard pushed me off the stage. I was pissed off at his behavior but calmed myself. I can't act rude to him, being a slave. I sighed and went in.

"This slave is the last one for today! She is a slave filled with qualities. She can clean, cook, stitch, and even can be your bed warmer! She has got beautiful looks. Even without being properly dressed, she is radiating. We would start the bidding from fifteen million!" Arianna declared.

I looked up at the wolves. Everyone was trying to have me on their leash. It wasn't because of my qualities or looks, but to show off their power. 

"Seventeen million…" a voice spoke up from the crowds. It was Stella. She smiled proudly and looked over to check out others' reactions, as she bid me.

"Twenty million!" Jasper growled from the crowd. He was looking dull and reeked alcohol from all over him.

Stella and Jasper continued to bid until it reach an enormous amount.

"Fine. You can have her." Stella let him have me, finally. She went out, frustrated.

I knew the reason behind Jasper buying me. He truly disgusts me. He was on alcohol these days. It was because his mate rejected him because of his bad temperament and deeds. He was known in every brothel and gambling house in the cities. If her mate did accept him, she would be pitiful. Even all the she-wolves stayed away from him. No one could condemn him because he was the second son of the Alpha of the Moon Shadow pack. So, everyone lived in fear of him and wished not to be encountered with him. He was a plague that should be avoided in others' eyes. Even the strippers in the brothel didn't wish to take him in because of him killing the strippers after having a good time.

"I am going to have a good time with you. If you please me, you will live and else…" he laughed loudly. The slaves that got sold early sighed in relief of not getting sold to such a master.

I crooked my lips slightly, making sure no one watched me. I don't know who was going to have a good time with who. After all, I am back to take my revenge on them. I knew that I was going to have fun. I wouldn't let them die easily, no matter what. 

The guards opened the chain and put on a collar around my neck, and handed it over to Jasper.

"Let's go!" He pulled the chains roughly, with no patience to lay on me. I followed him slowly, looking down. No one dared to speak up about his rough treatment. He was like this from the very beginning, it would be useless even if they did. And I was just a slave, no one would make enemies with him, because of me.

I was passing through the crowds when a faint scent entered my nose. It was a light bitter scent. A unique one, but the situation felt familiar.

A wolf dashed out from the crowd, and growled, "Mate!"

I glanced at him. He had a devil-may-care outlook and a stellar smile. His cheekbones were defined, and his eyes were a-fire with passion. His lips were wet. A unique smell surrounded him and I couldn't help but growl, "Mate!"

I couldn't believe that I would be getting my second-chance mate in this situation. I wasn't aware to be happy or sad. Why did my mate turn out to be Jasper's step-brother, the next Alpha? Would he protect me? I was expecting a rejection from him, but he dashed toward me and grabbed my hands.

"Are you sure to take my mate with you?" His deep voice charmed everyone in the hall. Jasper's grip loosened, and let me go. Without any hesitation, he pulled me towards him. I was still dazzled by the situation. What was going on?