The Alpha's Demon Beta

CamillaWhen I was a baby, my parents were brutally murdered by a demon. I never had the chance to talk to them or learn to get to know them, yet the memories of that night still burn in my mind like an ever-flickering flame.The red eyes of the demon, the screams, and the smell of blood: I remember everything even though I was only a baby, and this happened eighteen years ago.I wish I could forget, but I can’t. My parents were taken from me by a force so dark and malevolent I shudder at just the thought of it.I don’t understand how or why I survived. I’m nothing special. My wolf hasn’t even awakened yet. I’m a weakling, yet I’m the only person who is still alive in my family.I live with my two foster parents... or I was until this morning. My foster parents have decided to sell me to our pack’s Alpha, Jackal, to pay off their debt, and if I can’t show myself useful to him, I will be thrown out on the street. Because of this, my heart won’t stop pounding. I’m uncomfortable and nerv

Rin“You’re useless!”My master slaps me across my face, and like always, I take it without defending myself. Not because I like being beaten but because I can’t defy the master of the contract. Alpha Jackal owns me, and even though I would love to cut off his head, there is nothing I can do about my situation.“I can’t believe you wandered into my throne room without permission earlier!” Alpha Jackal grabs my chin and attempts to pull me down to his eye level. I let him because I don’t have a death wish, and he grits his teeth in my face. “And then you spoke freely to that werewolf woman in front of all of my men. Do you realize how weak that made me look? My demon slave spoke out of turn—that shouldn’t happen!”Alpha Jackal’s fist comes flying toward my face, and since I’m his slave and pet, I let him beat me. I mask my emotions, something I’m good at, which only seems to piss off Alpha Jackal further. Rage contorts his face: his lips draw back from his teeth, his eyes widen, and hi

CamillaAfter my shift is over, I walk out of Alpha Jackal’s mansion with the other servants. The doorman nods and smiles at me as he holds open the door to the courtyard. A cold wind blows in, and goosebumps prickle over my exposed skin. My jacket doesn’t cover my neck, and even though it’s summer, it’s a chilly night.I press my hands together, rubbing them. “Cold, isn’t it?” I ask Lana and Sammy.“Yeah,” Sammy replies. She doesn’t live in the apartments behind the mansion and fishes up a car key from her little pink purse. “I’m so glad I brought my car.”“Lucky you...” Lana remarks before suddenly poking her elbow into my side. When I look at her, she wiggles her eyebrows up and down at me, and I can’t stop smiling when I realize who she is telling me to look at.Bobby is standing further away, entirely alone. His lanky frame is practically getting eaten by his huge gray winter jacket. Red hair sticks out from underneath his hat, and his freckled nose is already red from the cold.

Camilla Even though Rin just saved my life, I can’t stop shaking as I take in his hulking form. Why do demons have to be so large and intimidating? Dread settles like lead in my stomach when Rin approaches me. I’ve feared demons ever since the day I was born. My parents were murdered by one, and now Rin wants to carry me home—the idea of touching his purple skin and being up close and personal with him makes me want to scream. “Camilla?” His voice is smooth like velvet. “Let me take you home. You’re freezing.” No. I don’t want to go anywhere with Rin! I gulp as he comes closer. His pants look like shorts after his transformation, and the rest of his tattered clothes are on the ground. He is too big for them now. “Come with me.” I don’t dare to look up at him. “I...I can’t.” “Why not?” I look up and see a frown on his face, and it makes me feel worse. This man had just killed the vampires, for my sake. He saved my life, and I’m... So damn afraid of him. “I can’t...I can’t t

Camilla The wind is blowing in my hair, and my heart is pounding, but I can’t tell whether it’s from excitement or fear. Rin is holding my hand, and I look up at his face, surprised to find a smile on his usually cold lips. My heart flutters, but I need to stop this madness! “Rin!” I shout. “I can’t just leave Alpha Jackal’s mansion for a drink, I have work to do!” And I’m going to be in so much trouble if I let Rin whisk me away. Rin laughs. “What happened to the adventurous sunshine girl that I met on the first day?” “She realized she had responsibilities if she wanted to take her next living breath!” Dimples form around Rin’s mouth when he stops to look down at me, our hands still locked together. “Alpha Jackal doesn’t have to find out about this. Live a little, princess.” My cheeks flutter. “A new nickname?” He breathes a laugh. “Pet didn’t suit the moment.” I pout and take him in. Rin is truly gorgeous and so dangerous because I find myself wanting to get to know him bett