My Lady

I keep my eyes on the oily looking face of Alpha Fred from Bear city. He's a bear shifter with a very imposing presence.

In my previous life, he had tried many times to get close to me. But the first time he tried to do so, it was on this night.

Before I can think more of him, I hear a soft and pitiful voice.

Showtime.

When Damien and I turn, it is Lily before us.

She's in an emerald ball gown that is bejewelled from top to bottom. Her olive skin is flushed and her eyes are brimming with tears.

“Your majesty, my lady.”

Her voice is soft, polite. It makes me want to gag being in front of her.

I remember her moans that day, the claw and bite marks over her body. All the images flash through my mind, fueling me to stay in character.

In this life, I will not just stop at ruining their lives.

I'll take the kingdom for myself.

Not only had my mate and best friend wronged me— so had many others.

No one wanted to see an omega wolf rule.

Well, it's a pity because I truly plan now to take all that my mate thinks he has. Everything would be mine.

With that thought, I put on a calm but affectionate mask.

“Oh dear, are you alright?” I stretch out a hand to Lily and help her stand straight since she's acting to be faint.

Nevertheless, she forces herself to the ground and cries aloud. Her voice overshadows the soft music and everyone turns to us.

What a scene, Lily.

Damien’s face is blank but I don't give him much thought. I crouch to the ground, not minding my fancy dress.

“Miss, are you alright? Please tell me, what's wrong?”

Lily is fully crying now and has attracted every single person in the ballroom.

“My lady, I-I have no…I have nowhere to go…” In her expensive gown, she looked so delicate. Her auburn hair was strewn on the floor and her rosy cheeks seemed to glow in the soft lighting.

I glance subtly at my damned mate and sure enough, he is lost in Lily's beauty.

Perfect. Everything is going just as it had before.

“My lady…my— my father is a rogue alpha. He's an enemy of the throne. I just wanted to run away from his schemes. I can't be part of them! But now I have nowhere else to be. I won't want to put anyone in danger…only the palace can help me now, my lady.”

The ballroom has been consumed by murmurs as they hear what she has to say.

Currently, the kingdom of Ker faces the threat of a growing rebellion. Many shifters— rogue lycans, foxes, faes and the like— have banned together.

Hearing that this pitiful girl came from the rebellious factions up north makes everyone suspicious and alert.

On the other hand, I don't really care what her story is. The point is, she wants in on the palace.

And she's going to get it. I'll make sure of that.

In my previous life, I had turned to look at my mate at this exact moment with begging eyes.

However, if I must exert control, then I will start from here. After all, a Luna-to-be had to have power— I would take advantage of that for these three months. So I feign concern, even placing my palm against my lips in shock.

“You’ve made the right decision to come to us. It's our duty to protect outsiders that return. I'll make the necessary arrangements, okay? Just rest in a corner and enjoy the party.”

My voice is clear, soft, but final. No one speaks up after my decision. My mate looks conflicted when I rise from the ground.

He desired the pretty lady for himself but he wanted to look like he had been the one generous enough to accept her.

Like I will let that happen.

I order some maids to help Lily to one corner to rest before sighing and deciding to go outside for some fresh air.

When I'm out, I grip the balcony. Standing so close to my mate was taking a toll on me.

It was hard to fight the urge to hold him and love him. My wolf didn't understand why I was pulling away from him.

And internally, I'm paying for that.

I catch my breath and steady myself on the balcony, hoping to clear my head.

But I hear a noise coming from behind me. Before I can turn, a huge palm has encircled my waist tightly.

“My lady,” the patronizing voice whispers in my ear. I freeze.

How could I have been so forgetful?

On this same night, not only did I meet Lily, but I lost some of my reputation. The bear shifter alpha, Fred was the one. He had been staring at me all night and now I moved away from the crowd, he took advantage.

I had screamed in my previous life, attracting eyes who looked at me with judgement.

His slimy lips touch my ear in the present and I feel him lick the flesh.

“Get off me,” I whisper harshly, trying to free myself from his grip. But Fred has me in a tight hold.

An omega like me stands no choice against him.

“Shhh. No one will know, dear Lady. I'll be quick I promise.”

With these words, he reaches to the back of my dress and tears it open.

In my past life, I didn't know what to do, crying and screaming. In this life, I'm still afraid and can't muster any strength.

I try my best to fight him off to no avail. I can't scream or I will jeopardize my reputation.

There's nothing I can do but struggle.

But just when he manages to restrain me and I have no choice but to call for help, a quick movement flickers by.

In just a second, the Bear Alpha is on the ground, head smashed into the concrete.

Dead.

His attacker is crouching over the corpse. He turns to me; there's a mask over his face.

Sharp green eyes pierce mine.

“My lady.”