Paula yelled in horror the moment she sighted me, and immediately Henry came running toward me. "What happened? Are you okay?" He asked, staring at me with fear and concern. I strolled my gaze from him to Paula who was still naked and frozen in shock. Henry's eyes dilated in shock and a panicking Paula immediately scampered around for a cover, she grabbed a blanket and quickly wrapped it around herself. Henry suddenly burst into a peal of muffled laughter, causing Paula to glare at him. "What the hell Paula, what is this?" He asked within giggles. "I thought the ceremony was over, why are you here instead of Alpha Ace?" She huffed at him. "If it was Ace, you wouldn't have your tongue anymore, Paula." Paula scoffed, "that's not true." "You know my room is just before this one, right? You must have mistaken it and come here instead," he teased, still laughing. "Unlike Ace, I wouldn't be mean to you." Paula glared at him, a flash of embarrassment in her eyes before turning to me
...Just before I could open my eyes, his body was on me and his arms pinned mine to the bed. I open my eyes and struggled to wriggle free from Derek's hold. His lips came on mine and I forced my mouth shut, shaking my head violently, but his force was too powerful for me. His lips kept moving on mine as he raised my hands above my head and pinned them both with one arm while the other began roaming my body. My scream and yell all fell into his mouth like forced moans, his body trapping mine from moving. I moved my eyes to the dial but I couldn't reach it. Under him, I was helpless. His hand reached underneath my dress and began going into my underwear. Amy struggled with me and with a few more trials, she unleashed; tearing Derek off me. As soon as he released me a little, I quickly crawled away from him and slapped him hard across the face, reflexively. He didn't touch the spot but he paused for a minute out of petrification. When he regained himself, I moved to the edge of the b
...I woke up hours later into the night, the first thing my gaze landed on was the alarm and it read nine P.M. Derek's after-crowning party was to hold an hour from now, and all pack members were to attend. I sat up on the bed, feeling lightheaded as I searched around the room for any sign of Ace's return. I pressed a dial and waited for a response, wondering why Ace was yet to return. Ace didn't mark me yet so I wasn't officially his and still a member of the Crimson Pack, but I had no intention of attending Derek's party, all I could think of was all the things that could go wrong. If Ace was present too, I would feel more at ease. There was a knock on the door and I ushered whoever it was in, Henry stepped inside. "You pressed a dial." "Is Alpha Ace back?" I asked, a pang of worry suddenly enveloping me. "He sent words that he'll delay a little longer. Other important matters came up after the event," Henry answered. "Is something wrong? Do you want to speak to him?" "No, n
The next morning, I woke up feeling a delicious tingle between my legs as a flash of last night's memory visited my head. I felt the blanket directly contacting my skin and I look around for my clothes, realizing Ace wasn't in bed with me. Just then, the bathroom door went open and Ace walked out of the shower. His hair was wet and his body was clad in only a short towel, while another was on his shoulder. A blush stained my cheeks on sighting him and I instinctively grabbed the sheet to cover my bare body, trying to avoid his gaze.I heard him chuckle and his step draw closer to the bed, "hey," he sat on the bed and raised my face to stare at his. "Hi," I forced a smile. Dragging my gaze at anywhere but his slick chest that was dangerously attractive. It was my first time seeing him shirtless and I couldn't deny how good he looked. His hand remained on my chin as he tilted my face forward and crashed his lips on mine, kissing me for a few seconds. I pursed my wet lips when he with
"I have every right to want her cos she was my mate, I can't help it. I rejected her but I want her back, and I will not let her go, Ace. She is mine!" Derek defiantly revealed. His gaze moved to me and there was a flash in his eyes that brought a wave of discomfort to my system, a dribble in my stomach pit. There was something about the way he stared at me that almost made his words believable but I knew better. He was a monster! I wasted no time tearing my gaze off, looking everywhere but at him. He could fool everyone but not me. I'd hurt him in every way if I had the chance, for everything he did to me. Every single scar and tear and forced out of me. I would hurt him without any regret. Ace sneered, "Now I'm convinced that she's a priceless asset to you and every member of this pack. Tell me, Derek, what are you willing to offer to keep her?" The question sent my eyes catapulting to Ace and I felt him slip his hands off mine and getting to his feet, a wave of fear surrounded m
Tears streamed down my face as I stared at my father, the spite in his gaze was inevitable."I told you you can't leave," he said stoically, "why do you always disobey me, you beat?" I shook my head, refusing the utter the weak words of apology he wanted to get out of me. "Leave her alone, Pete," Derek's voice diverted his attention and he bowed, before walking out of the hall in stomps. Derek left his seat to mine, "come with me, Ellen," he opened his palm, waiting for me to accept it. I stared from the palm to his face. Already sensing the repercussion if I disobeyed, I placed my palm on his and allowed him to help me up from my seat and lead me out of the hall. The feel of his skin on mine resurrected bitter memories in my head, not a single one was fun or promising. The fact that he murdered the one person who truly cared about me, toppled the list. Natalie would definitely have done everything within her power to lighten my mood even though she couldn't save me. She would ha
The next morning came with a banging headache and I prepared for work regardless. Funny how one's life could completely change in twenty-four hours, only to return to its miseries after it. Pulling my hair up into a simple ponytail, I picked up my workbag and walked out of my room. Over the night, I had gone into thinking, and I had accepted my fate that I was my own savior. I couldn't keep depending on others to rescue me when I had myself. Even the moon goddess couldn't save me. I scoffed as I stared at my palm while walking down the road to the hotel. Legendary healer? What a sham! All I ever wanted was a normal life, a life like every other wolf. Not this big title that can't even save me. If anything, it adds to my misfortunes. It was a curse. "Do you randomly give people curses or am I just born to be unlucky till death?" I asked, my gaze on my palm. "All I want is a normal life, a happy life, or a chance to freedom, but I got this bullshit instead." I sighed, tucking my
In his suite, he placed me on the bed and got the first aid box, ready to attend to my injuries when I stopped him."I'll do it myself," I said weakly, refusing his touch. "Are you sure you're strong enough for it?" He took my palm in his, a glint of pity in his eyes but I grasped my hand from his with the little strength left in me.I rolled my eyes away from him, wondering why he was acting considerate."Just leave me alone," I muttered and began the healing process. Touching just a part of my body, healed the rest, and in no time my skin was back to normal; the pain gradually fading.Derek's eyes widen in glee and a smile pulled up on his lips, "you did it."I said nothing as I started to sit up, he immediately came to assist me and placed a pillow behind me."I can help myself," I told him. "I didn't ask for your help. You shouldn't have interfered." "You would have died," he said. "I couldn't let that happen." I scoffed, "like you care. I never asked you to save me though." "