2. The Mysterious Man

Chapter Two

Maya's POV

Everyone who got a mate should be happy and excited but then why do I have a bad feeling about this one? My guts is telling me that something is wrong even though I desperately want a mate so that I can finally leave this prison called my home.

“But why all of a sudden when he is not my fated mate by the moon goddess and who is this mysterious man ?” I asked, looking at my father with confusion all over my face.

“Because you need to leave this house and get lost, you remind me about your dead mother especially when you don't shut up and just obey my instructions! Assuming your mother obeyed me that fateful day and didn't go out, that black rogue wolf would have not killed her and now I'm alone suffering with the burdens of you and your brother!” he said bitterly , his nose flaring while his drunk eyes got more red.

“What if I don't love the guy or what if he doesn't love or like me…father, I don't even know him?” I

complained while ignoring the sharp pain in my chest and I was so happy that Haden is in school and he doesn't have to witness all this toxic drama going on.

“Did I hear mate ? Who is getting a mate ?!” Stella, my step sister, came out of the house with make-up brushes and lipstick, that's what she does all day. Sit around to wear makeup,dress up , watch movies , eat food and sneak out to parties at night while I do all the house chores. I'm also the person that cleans her room and wash her clothes, even her underwear.

“This weak omega whore will soon be leaving this house for us “ my stepmother said with a smug smile

“But I still hate it, why is she getting a mate before me when she is just a slave!” Stella shouted while throwing the makeup brush at me till it hit my face and bruised the side of my eyes in the process.

“Ouch” I winced but she didn't even apologise

“Don't worry my dear daughter Stella , even though the man is a Delta Soldier , he is too dangerous for you to become his mate so you should wait for the moon goddess to send you your fated mate” Father said so sweetly to Stella as if she is his biological daughter and not me

“Why will you do that to me ! You just said that he was dangerous !” I said standing up from the kneeling position from the hard concrete floor.

“Why are you complaining? Do you think that an Alpha or a Beta will marry just because you have a pretty face ?!” Stella hissed arrogantly

“Stella , we used to be friends . What happened to you ? when did you get so evil?” I asked her and she rolled her eyes at me while chewing and smacking her chewing gum in an annoying way

“You're standing in the way of our family’s happiness. You're the odd one out with your ginger red hair and freckles besides my mother said that you will cut down my inheritance money short if we have to share it so I want you and your brother gone “ Stella opened her mouth and said the most disgusting stuff ever

“Ermmm, that's a little problem with that. I gambled away my money so that I could make more money for us since last year because I need to keep up with buying all the designer clothes ,shoes and bags you love shopping and buying but then my luck ran out one day and well, I'm now broke and the loan sharks are owing me 10 million dollars. I know that Maya is a virgin so she will cover up a huge part of the debt if she marries Delta Jacob or he can even decide to sell her as a sex slave” father finished saying

“What the fuck , I can't be with a broke man!” my step mother shouted with so much shock but then I ignored her and her daughter

The thought of having sex with a man of such character makes my stomach turn, I feel like I will get into a bigger mess if I leave this house and marry the so called Delta Jacob,I am doomed.I thought having a mate will save me from this hell but It's about time I find a way to run away from this house and start my life afresh.

My step mother and father started getting into an argument about money issues so I stood up and ignored them. I went straight to my room,locked it and started crying my soul out.

“Mother , I wish you're here. Life is so hard for me” I cried into my pillows to make matters worse , my menstrual cramps kept getting worse.

“Crying will not help, “ I said to myself , after finally cleaning off my face and looking at the bruises on my body in the mirror, there were also bruises of my father's cigarettes on my arms.He always end up burning my skin with the cigarettes when he comes back home drunk and I help him up to his room while his new wife keeps acting as if he doesn't exist.

I picked up my phone and called my only friend who is also my best friend Eve. We finished high school early this year together and she has already gotten accepted into her dream university to study nursing. Father told me I have to wait for Stella to finish her college first before I apply because he doesn't have the money to pay for 2 tuition fees at the same time.

*Beep beep beep*

“Eve, I have a secret to tell you” I whispered into the phone when she picked up

“Oh my goodness, are you pregnant? Have you finally had your first kiss ?” she said with a cheerful voice , she is always cheerful and I envy that about her.

“Eve this is serious, I'm running away from home tonight “ I whispered into the phone when she picked

“What happened again? what did that old witch do to you and what about your baby brother ?”she asked with so much concern

“My father is making me marry someone who isn't my mate just to pay off his debt , I'm tired of all this maltreatment Eve “ I said as tears streamed down from my face and I almost choked on my tears.

“That's a sick thing to do, I hope you know that I will always support you right? Do you know of a place where you can go? Do you have money ? You can come to my dorm at the University, we will be sharing my room with my roommate before we figure things out “ Eve said and I smiled genuinely for the first time today . It feels good to have someone who cares for me and supports my wild decisions.

“That is a good idea , everyone hates me already so I don't think they will look for me when I'm gone and I will come back to get my brother when I start earning money from side hustle …” I didn't finish saying what I want to when I heard my father shouting my name loudly as if the house is on fire

“Maya! Maya ! Where are you?! come down here immediately!” He shouted

I quickly went downstairs without even putting my shoe on and I got tongue tied when I saw the person standing beside my father in our living room.

“Why do you always like to embarrass me Maya? Why are you looking like a mad woman who hasn't showered in days with that rough dress and no shoes on? Are you a pig?” father hissed with disappointment in his eyes

“Who is he ?” I whispered breathlessly ignoring my father's insult , my heart was now suddenly beating faster when my eyes sighted him.