Chapter 10

Riley’s Pov

I rushed out of the house, heading for the Alpha’s house, dressed in one of my rags, but at least better than others, even though the yellow gown was much better. It got torn yesterday while working.

I was able to finish up my work at nightfall and rush back home, but here I am, rushing back to the Alpha’s house because Sharon called and said my service was needed at the Alpha’s house.

How miserable can my life ever be? I am feeling very sick, but no one would even give me a stare or ask why I was so sick. I am worthless to them and mean nothing.

“Riley…” Mother called behind me. I halted and turned back with my head bowed.

“Yes mother?” I felt dizzy at that moment and so had to close my eyes, trying to get stabilized.

I heard footsteps walking towards me and then stopping right before me. What does Mother want again?

I opened my eyes and wanted to raise my head, but a hand connected to my face and forced me to shut my eyes again. I should receive the award for being the best slap receiver of the century.

Tears dropped from my eyes as my legs wriggled. I can’t fall or even show I was sick; that will only increase my punishment. I will be made to work even harder, and she will always tell me that will make the sickness go quicker. Maybe when I am dead, she will finally know the true meaning of her theory.

“I told you never to call me mother again!” she thundered angrily.

She was really angry this time. Why did I forget that instruction today? I shouldn’t call her mother. She is not my mother to begin with.

“I am sorry, madam.” I said, with my hand still on my cheeks, nursing the pain that was still there. I didn’t dare look up, or I might just die of another slap again.

“Good... "Now listen,” she said, coming even closer. “You need to keep making a good impression on Sharon." I want this family to make a good impression on the heart of the Alpha. "If you ever,” she clutched my chin in between her index and thumb fingers and raised my face forcefully, earning a groan from me. “If you ever do something that will disgrace my family, I will kill you.” She spoke in a low, threatening voice, which got me shivering in fear.

She pushed me back and wiped her fingers with disgust. “Now, disappear from my presence.” With that said, she left.

Why is all this happening to me? What have I done to deserve this? More tears fell down my cheeks as I turned and continued my journey. I hate life; if only I could just end it all. I really want to end it. There is no light at the end of the tunnel for me.

I wiped my tears and went on, having a banging headache. I don’t even have the right to rest or take any medication because I am a lowlife and worthless wolf who was so unfortunate enough to find herself with people who treat her like the world wants.

I walked to the alpha’s house and immediately started my work. I was told to take care of the stallions this time and then clean the whole house again.

They have plenty of maids, but I know Sharon told her mother to let me come because she enjoys seeing me in pain and suffering.

“If it isn’t, Riley, the goody goody shoe.” Behind me, a familiar voice spoke. Of course, it belongs to no one but Bruce.

I closed my eyes and took a deep breath, trying to calm my anger down. He did a lot to hurt me last night, and that is the reason I got sick. After calming myself a bit, I turned and faced him.

“Good day, master Bruce.” I said, in a suppressed voice, which he seemed to stop noticing. He laughed out loud, and his eyes fell on my chest, staring lustfully at my two bosoms.

I felt embarrassed and had to turn around. This shameless idiot

“You know, you can stay away from me for long; I will surely get a taste of you.” His lustful voice disgusted me. I hated the way he talked and his voice. I felt like giving him a punch, but I am powerless compared to him. I will only land in trouble if I try to do that.

“This is an opportunity for you, Riley. No one wants you, and I know no one will ever want you. You are just a pathetic she-wolf who has nothing at all. nothing to offer. ""You don’t have power, riches, or anything.” He took a step forward. “This is an opportunity I am giving to you. This is to save your future and save yourself the shame of never getting a man: "Just be my slut and you wouldn’t regret it, ever.” He said so, smiling cheekily.

I frowned when I heard that. Seriously? This man is so shameless. Well, given the position of his father as the beta and the power he has, unfortunately, I can’t do anything as he is way higher than me. Doing anything will only put me in a lot of trouble with the beta and even the alpha. Mother warned me against it, and so I have to be careful no matter what.

I said nothing and only bowed my head because if I did speak, that would only be bad for me. I might lose my temper and say something I shouldn’t.

“Answer me, baby,” he said, looking at me from head to toe. “Don’t you like my offer?”

I ignored him and focused on my work, turning away from him completely. He smirked and forcefully turned me to face him.

“Let go of me....” I protested, trying to pull my hand, which he held tightly, from his grip.

He looked at me with a clenched jaw, tightening his grip on my hand. “You dare ignore me?" "Don't you know who I am?”

“You are hurting me.” I cried out.

“I gave you an opportunity, but you dared ignore me, you pathetic low-life girl who no one will ever want.” He said these hurtful words again and pushed me against the wall.

“Please don’t hurt me." "Stay away from me.” I pleaded, but it all fell on deaf ears as he got closer and I could feel his breath on my face, which only disgusted me even more.

“I gave you a chance, but you threw it away." "Now, watch what will happen to you.” He said and forcefully tried to kiss me, but I faced the other way, getting him even more angry.

He pinned me to the wall and went for my neck, biting me until my blood was dripping down. He was getting pleasure from doing that, but that hurt me so much that I had to cry out very loudly in pain. The pain from his bites, coupled with my weakness,

She stretched my hand and touched the sharp metal used to tear open the bags for the stallions' feeds and got hold of it.

With a loud grunt, I drove the sharp edge to his side, earning a loud groan from him.

"Riley, what have you done?” I heard a very familiar voice.