"What gives you the right to think you can control me?" I fumed, feeling the anger rising in me. Before I could react, he had me pinned against the wall, his eyes staring into mine. “Go ahead and deny it all you want but this body of yours belongs to me completely. Like hell I'd let anyone touch you this way.” Violet Murray had always longed for the day she would find her mate. She doesn’t expect the painful rejection and humiliation that comes from the Alpha. Tired of everything she’d been forced to endure; she does the most reasonable thing anyone would do in her shoes. Strike a deal with his long-time rival, Lucian Sinclair. They form an alliance under the guise of a fake relationship. She swears she has no feelings for him. When their fake relationship bleeds into something else, she finds herself questioning everything, including her growing feelings. Lucian Sinclair had one simple aim; completely destroying the one thorn in his flesh, Tristan Black, along with his bleeding pack. He finds an opportunity in the person of Violet who bears a grudge against Tristan and her former pack for all she’d been put through. They agree to form an alliance for the sole purpose of taking their mutual enemy down. It was meant to be no feelings attached. When the lines start to blur, her finds herself unable to deny the feelings he has for her. When different enemies threaten to tear them apart, they must decide if their love is worth fighting for.
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“Why not just do the world a favor and die, you ugly bitch!”
If I could count the amount of times I had been told that, I’d probably get tired at some point and just call it quits. It was something that all my pack members had never hesitated to repeat over and over again.
The man who had pushed me to the wall sent me an ugly sneer before letting out a huff and walking away. I was supposed to have been used to such treatment by now. I shouldn’t be affected by it anymore. Still…I couldn’t fight back the tears that spilled down my cheek.
I bit my lip, lowering my head and walking up the flight of stairs. I kept my head down till I reached my room; no point in angering any more pack members. I was lucky to be done with all my work for the day.
The main house was already clean and all the house chores had been done. When I shut the door of my room behind me, I let out a sigh I never knew I’d been holding. My whole body ached from working all morning. The sun was already setting when I looked out the window.
My room was a calmer term for the broom closet. I’d changed it into a make-shift room. It wasn’t all that small if you squint really hard. It was near the toilet so it was near impossible to ignore the horrible stench that filled the room whenever someone used the toilet.
I let myself fall back on the mattress, a sigh escaping my lips as I did. I tried to push back all the thoughts that threatened to surface. My life up until this point wasn’t really much to talk about. Except for the bullying and torture that I’d faced at the hands of my pack, West Creak Pack. It was a really big pack that held esteem over all the other packs.
To the outside world, they were a pack that cared about the wellbeing of their pack members and always did their best to make sure that everybody was alright. That was only a lie though. Behind closed doors, they were a pack of hungry wolves that devoured the weak without a single sliver of remorse. Unfortunately, I fell under the bracket of the weak.
I had lost my mother at birth. My father had fled, abandoning me without a single thought. That was the day my suffering started. It had continued till now. I shook my head, trying to push out all the thoughts that threatened to surface and consume me completely.
Today was the day of the mating ceremony. The mating ceremony was always held on the last full moon of the year. It seemed it had come far sooner than I had initially anticipated. My heart beat sped up at the thought of finally finding a mate. I tried to push back my excitement.
For years now, I’d held onto the hope that I could finally find the one who was meant for me; my mate. Every year, the hope would be dashed as I ended up being the one left behind. It only added to the mockery I faced at the hands of my pack members. They liked seeing me tormented each year.
Not anymore.
“It’ll be different this time around. I might finally find my mate. This time could be different.” I said, trying to convince myself more than anything.
It seemed like an impossible dream but I knew I had to hold onto the hope. What would be the point of giving up so easily?
I took in a deep breath and got up from the bed. I grabbed a towel and headed for the bathroom, making sure to scrub myself clean. Once I was done with my shower, I made my way out of the bathroom.
I made my way to the small makeshift closet I had and rummaged it for what to wear. I pulled out the only presentable gown I had and put it on. It was a baby pink gown that was just barely that went all the way to my ankles. It wasn't a perfect fit but it would do.
Once I was done with that and satisfied with my appearance, I made my way downstairs and outside the house where the mating ceremony would take place.
It had been beautifully decorated with various lights and steamers strung to give the venue an aesthetic and pleasing vibe. I stood in a corner and bopped my head to the low beat of the music.
There were already so many people here and I didn't really feel like interacting with them.
“Yes. I, Liana Frey, accept you as my mate.” I turned my head just in time to see a girl pull her newly found mate into a hug.
My heart ached as the thought of never finding my mate crossed my mind. Was I forever doomed to never find my mate?
” Esteemed members of West Creak Pack.”
I raised my head to see the Alpha of the pack addressing everyone. Tristan Black was the Alpha of the pack and the embodiment of Adonis himself. As far as beauty was concerned, he had the body and face of a Greek God.
“In this mating ceremony, may the goddess bless us with our other half.”
Everybody clapped and cheered at his words. I found myself clapping too, unable to take my eyes away from him.
All of a sudden, it felt like the whole world stopped. All I could see and hear was him. He had turned in my direction as well, unable to take his eyes off me.
I didn't realize when I slowly started making my way towards him. I stopped when I was just a few feet away from him.
Mate
My wolf wouldn't stop howling the word in my ears. This was it. I had finally found my mate at long last.
I didn't expect the next words that left his mouth.
“I, Tristan Black, reject you as my mate.”
LUCIANSo far, so good. I’d seen the days that passed as more or less a success. I was getting updates from Zayn, so I knew Violet was slowly adjusting to life in the pack. Reese was also spending a lot of time with her, so she didn’t feel too lonely. That was at least good.I didn’t need anything that would jeopardize the plan I had worked so hard to build. The plan I had put so much into. I was tolerating Violet only for what she could do for me.I hadn’t started prodding for information just yet, but I knew that would come with time.My hand absentmindedly drifted to the mark on my neck—the mark Violet had made. The mark that sealed the relationship we had with each other. After that day, it was as if I had become acutely more aware of her.It was like I could feel her anywhere and everywhere. I could now pick up her scent whenever I passed by anywhere she had been. It was driving me insane. I felt like breaking something. Or someone. Anyone that would be available.My inner wolf,
VIOLET“You haven’t answered my question. Why the hell did you just barge into my room like that, huh? What makes you think you have the right to do that?” Lucian asked, his tone sounding angrier than before.If he looked irritated before, he looked furious now. I cleared my throat, wondering if coming here had been a terrible decision on my part.In my defense, I only came here because I was about to go shopping, and I definitely didn’t have any money of my own to spend.Now I was wondering if maybe I should just give up on it and apologize for entering Lucian’s room like that. A part of me wanted to do that and get it over with. Keyword: a part.“Forgive me for barging into your room, Alpha.” I did a mock curtsy.Lucian did not look one bit impressed by it at all, his annoyance seemingly growing more and more.“I just wanted to let you know that I’ll be going shopping with Reese,” I started.Lucian’s frown deepened at the mention of Reese’s name. He probably already knew that we had
VIOLET“So, how are you liking Dark Moon so far, Sofia?” Reese started. “Well…I’m actually loving it here. Zayn showed me around and told me about different places and spots. I really like it. The restaurants, malls, and everything. This place is amazing. It’s really nice that you have a pack that fosters community and togetherness so much.” Reese nodded her head, listening to everything I was saying. It felt good having someone give me their full undivided attention. It was really nice getting someone to care this way. As good as it felt having someone listen to what I had to say, my guard was still up. I still didn’t know if Reese genuinely wanted to hang out with me or if she wanted to get something out of me. She was Lucian’s sister, after all. Maybe Lucian had sent her here so she could get something out of me. Or maybe she had some ulterior motives. I tried to push those thoughts out of my head. There was no point in starting to overthink. Reese was still here, of her own ac
VIOLET“I can’t.” Zayn chuckled before speaking again. “Alright then. What do you want to know?” I chugged a glass of orange juice down before speaking. “First things first. Do you have a mate?” That got Zayn to pause mid-bite as he sent me a skeptical look. I felt like slapping myself. What kind of question was that? He probably thought I was trying to make a move on him. “I’m not trying to make a move on you or anything like that, I swear.” I waved my hand frantically. Zayn let out a laugh, unable to hold it in anymore. “I know. I was just messing with you. To answer your question, yes, I do have a mate. You’ll get to meet her soon.” I nodded, taking in all he’d said before focusing back on my breakfast. When we were finished, we pushed our plates aside and turned to each other. “So, what’s on today’s agenda?” I broke the silence first. Zayn hummed, thinking of what to say. Just when he opened his mouth to say something, Lucian walked into the dining room. We both fell silent
VIOLETThe sunlight peeked from the curtains as day settled in over the night. I tossed and turned in the bed for a while, pulling the blankets over my head to shield me from the annoying rays of sunlight.After some minutes, I peeled the blankets off and opened my eyes. It was already morning. My eyes scoured through the room, taking in everything I was seeing.The room, the blankets, the vase by the window. My eyes lingered on the carnations still in the vase. For some reason, my hands instinctively went to my neck. The mark. Everything that happened yesterday was very much real. It hadn’t been a dream.I was still in Dark Moon pack, mated to their Alpha. In a few days, I would stand before them and be announced as Luna of the pack. My heart started to beat faster as the thought crossed my mind. I would be Luna.It shouldn’t have surprised me that much, seeing that I would have still been Luna if Tristan hadn’t rejected me. My fist tightened at the mere thought of Tristan, the one wh
LUCIANThere were a lot of things I personally hated. People who wouldn’t get straight to the point, two-faced betrayers, broccoli, and people who thought they could get away with challenging me without any form of repercussions. “I’m sorry sir.”The man cowered before me, his whole body shaking as he trembled like a leaf. His whole body was on the ground as he bowed before my feet, lying at the mercy of my wrath.I had ordered that the man be brought to my office. Two guards manned the door to prevent anyone else from interfering in what would ensue.Turns out the man had been slacking off in his patrol duties. It irritated me that he probably thought he could do that without getting any repercussions for that act. I would teach him a very big lesson for that. One he would be sure not to forget.“Rafe.” I said in a calm tone.“Y—Yes Alpha.” The man stuttered, his beady eyes wide with fear and apprehension.“You still haven’t explained yourself. Did you think you could just do whateve
VioletBy the time we reached the house, the sun had already set and darkness was slowly closing in. Zayn unbuckled his seat belt and I did the same before getting out of the car. I let out a small breath, my gaze slowly drifting to the main house.How long had it been since I got here? Since the trajectory of my life took such a dramatic change.Even at evening time, it was still very a beauty to look at. I couldn’t help but marvel at it, mentally comparing it to that of my previous pack.A small chuckle left my lips. Trying to compare it would be a downgrade. Dark Moon was on another different level compared to them. If that one had been big, this one was grand in comparison. I was still staring at the building when Zayn tapped my shoulder softly.“Shall we?” He said, the smile never leaving his face.I hummed in response before nodding my head. It marveled me how much he was always smiling. I had initially sworn he had a resting bitch face the day we first met. Now it seemed he was
VioletCalm down.Calm down.I didn’t know how long I’d been repeating those words to myself. It wasn’t like it alleviated the matter or slowed down my breathing in anyway.For a split second, I lost awareness of my surrounding, only acutely aware of the fact that I was on the verge of passing out.The more I sought to bite down the panic, the more it threatened to consume me whole. Just when it was all becoming too much to bear, I felt a warm hand on my shoulder. When I turned, Zayn’s eyes were fixed on my figure.“Just calm down. I’m going to need you to breathe for me, Violet. Just breathe.” He stared deeply at me while he said those words.I nodded my head before facing forward, trying to follow his instructions. My eyes shut close as I took in a deep breath before counting to four and then letting it out. I repeated this small action a couple more times until my breathing became steady again.A small breath escaped my lips as I opened my eyes to face Zayn. He was still staring at
VioletI was just marked.Even repeating it in my head didn’t make it feel any less like something out of a dream. Lucian Sinclair had made his mark on me and officially claimed me as his mate.It was something I’d hoped for my entire life. I’d always imagined what it would be like. The room specially decorated with flowers and balloons just for this moment.My mate would look at with love in his eyes, like I was the only thing that mattered in the world. It would be the best moment of her life. The one time where my life would finally feel completeInstead, I just stood there and watched as my mate sat back down at his desk with an indifferent expression. Like nothing had happened at all.Zayn looked oddly preoccupied with staring at his nails. He must have seen the whole thing happen. Perhaps that was his own way of helping me save face.My cheeks warmed with embarrassment at the thought that he had just seen what was meant to be an intimate moment.Given the chance, I would have lov
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