Chapter 2
Sera
“You little slut, I know you are in there.”
Before I could know it he stormed in.
“How dare you betray me in this manner sleeping with my dad, the Alpha? I never thought you were this cruel”
He calls me cruel now? How pathetic of him. I thought to myself as I shrunk under his gaze on my naked body.
This cannot be happening, the last thing I need now is more drama in my life at this moment. But how dare Gilbert call me cruel, last night wasn’t he the one wrapped around Gina? Now he has tasted his own medicine and suddenly am I the bad guy?
“Enough” Alpha Aldric yelled out as I flinched.
Shit, I am dead now the Alpha is awake, now in broad daylight, he will surely recognize me. The plan was to wake up early and leave without him being aware. But now all thanks to Gilbert he is now aware of my presence.
“What the fuck Gilbert, how dare you disturb my sleep this early?”
As he followed Gilberts stared and locked gaze with me. His jaw almost drops open when he sees me. He froze for a moment.
He raised a finger at me “You? What the fuck is--”
Before he could finish his sentence I scrambled my clothes in a ball in my arms making a run for it. I was half naked but I didn’t care.
When I slammed the door behind me I tried to put on my jeans and my top as quickly as I could. I could hear the Alpha Aldric still yelling.
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My hands were sweaty again as I stared at the front door made of an oak tree just across the streets, I swallowed hard as heat crept up my neck. I didn’t know what exactly to expect on the other side of the door. My mother and I don’t have the best relationship she has always treated Gina as the golden child and me the mistake and nothing right.
And now this, she would be furious if she knew.
The idea of facing them at home makes me want to throw up. I summoned the courage as I made my way to the door. It’s difficult but I pray the incident hasn’t reached home yet, I honestly don’t know what to expect, I have cried my eyes out already I am just existing, how do I face Gilbert and Gina not to talk of my mother who has always sided with Gina.
My eyes widen in shock as I click the door open. Seated in the living room were my mom, Gina, and Gilbert sitting, their expressions serious. Immediately I stepped in, and all eyes darted towards me. My whole body was shivering now, my lips trembling but I composed myself together hiding an unreadable expression.
My mom straightens her stance, wasting no time to attack me with her words.
“Sera what is wrong with you?” her jaw ticked as she gritted her teeth.
“Why do you always have to bring shame and disgrace to this family?”
I tried to speak but immediately my throat went dry.
I know sleeping with my mate's father the Alpha is bad but my sister sleeping with my mate is also wrong and why is mom not mad at them also? Before a thought crept into my eyes glanced between Gilbert and Gina.
They didn’t tell her about their affair. It makes more sense like that. I knew if mom heard that she wouldn’t be happy with them either.
“You should ask Gina why she brought shame to the family first.” I shot back after summoning courage from the affair.
“How dare you accuse Gina when you are the one going about sleeping with everyone including the Alpha.” She spoke in a high tone and bitterness.
“She is the one that first slept with Gilbert at the moon festival--” I clarified hoping she would understand the situation.
Before I could finish the sentence she handed me a hot slap on my left cheek as I pressed my hand against my cheeks.
“Watch your mouth Sera,” Gina growled.
“You don’t even feel any form of remorse for what you did and now you are even blaming others for your shame.” Mom scowled.
“Is this how I raised you?” Mom waved her hands at me. “Answer me?”
When I saw no matter what I said she wouldn’t believe it, I preferred not to say another word and stay silent and absorb whatever she threw at me.
“You lost your voice now? I thought you were outspoken.”
“Classical Sera,” Gina whispered.
I gave her a devilish glance. I swear if not for my mother I would have spanked her right away. She Is always Mama’s special child despite me being two years ahead of her, she was always treated with a soft hand while growing up my mom.
Gilbert stepped forward-looking as innocent as he ever, “Sera, What you did is more than bad, and not being able to accept it and blaming others is unacceptable.”
He cracked his throat before continuing. “For this reason, I reject you as my mate.”
What? For me, it was the audacity.
After what he did he must be crazy I would not go anywhere near him again, how dare he make it sound like he is breaking up with me when I should be the one doing the breakup. After all, we have been through for all these years.
“And I accept your rejection,” I said without hesitation before storming from their presence.
“Where are you going?” Mom asked, not that she cared.
“To pack my stuff,” I said.
I go into my room, open my box, and start tucking my most essential clothes.
“I hope she tasted better than I did,” I said smirking without humor at Gilbert.
“I am leaving now but I promise when I will be back I will bring hell with me for both of you.”
“Don’t ever return or step foot in this pack again.”
SeraI am staring at the mirror looking at the shadow of a person I have become. My hair hung loose, dark circles around my eyes like I hasn't slept for days. My face looks pale. I look like a loser or someone losing.Alpha Aldric isn't making it easier. He has become scarce; I barely see him around the pack house not to talk of his office.The responsibility of the Luna presses down hard on my shoulders as the preparations for this year's annual ball festival loom closer. A festival hosted every year in the crimson, all the packs from the south are usually in attendance. There's a lot of booze, entertainment and games, everyone is usually happy during the festival. It strengthens the bound in the south.I couldn't help but hear faint whispers coming from outside the dooor, not that I was eavesdropping. I only forgot to jam the door.Another thing about Crimson hollow is how fast whispers spread amongst the pack members so am curious what this might be.My eyes glaring at James relaxi
Aldric The reflection of sharp steel blades against the illuminating sun, shone so bright, The crack of steel against steel followed, splitting the air as I stood on the balcony of the arena of the training grounds watching. My warriors clashed in pairs across the field, the rhythm of their movements harsh and unforgiving. Dust rose under their boots, sweat glistened on their brows, and every blow carried the weight of survival. A smile curled towards the corners of my lips as I folded my arms across my torso, trying to keep my face unreadable, though inside I felt already satisfied. It has been a routine coming here lately, drawn to the discipline and order that training provided. It was easier to stand among sweat and grit than inside the packhouse where silence carried her scent. Every corner of that place still hummed with her presence, Sera’s voice, her defiance, the echo of her body pressed against mine when I’d pinned her to the wall. Thank God the guard was wi
SeraHis fingers digging deep into my wrist as he pinned me against the wall, the realization of the situation flashing right in my eyes, I barely had time to catch a breath as my back hit the wall. The door slammed shut in the process, eliminating a potential escape path. Not that I could escape his grip, but just in case.His face was so close I could feel his hot breath on my skin as the tension in the air between us became tenser but it wasn’t just rage radiating from his eyes, there was something else.“How dare you?” His voice was low, dangerous, the kind that made lesser wolves drop their heads in submission immediately.“How dare you raise your hand against me? How dare you throw your insults at your Alpha?”I didn’t flinch at the mighty Alpha, despite my heart pounding heavily against my ribs. My resolve strengthened as we locked gaze, my jaw tightening. I'm sure if it were another lower pack member he would have devoured them at once. But no pack member has the balls in the
SeraThe doors burst open suddenly my heart limping out my chest, it was unexpected, maybe I had thought I had given up on the idea already. I got up instantly, the strength I thought I never had surged out of nowhere, pushing me forward as I ran towards the now open door with curiosity and fear in my eyes.What's really going on? I have been kept in the dark all day, why?.My feet stumbled against something on the floor, but I quickly regained my composure. Aldric emerged carrying James in his arms.My stomach turned at the sight of James; his face looked pale, his body sour, blood dripping from his palms as he clutched tightly to a small white towel soaked now with his blood in his hands."Get away from him," I growled, my voice laced with bitterness. What has he done to him?Aldric looked up, straightening his spine in an upright position, his jaw clenched."God…Sera, he’s fine," he said in a long hush.But his words fell on deaf ears as I stepped forward, my eyes fixed on the blo
AldricI returned to the east wing after collecting James from Sera earlier. He had gone to the forest, but thought she would be back by now. I was too angry to tell her, my mind still burning with Thornes words. The council always found a way of getting on my nerves. They’ve always pushed me to get a new Luna, but I turned them down. Now I get a Luna on my terms, and then this? Not still satisfied?Sometimes I wonder if they are that useful, there should be worried on more pressing issues like the safety of the pack, the brewing war looming in the neighboring packs and how it will affect us. It’s just a matter of time before it reaches us, but here, there are preferring to linger in my personal life.I sighed as I took a long and endless look at the ritual chamber, a place where legend had it of a failed blood ritual years ago, but nobody really had any idea where the body ended up. It had just been tales nobody confirmed, and it later became like a curse that nobody dared to speak
Aldric Two Weeks AgoThe cold breeze of the morning air on my skin making my hair stand, I smiled as I breathe in, taking in all of it. It reminded me of my father, he always pushed me in the early hours of the morning to receive the morning air, and he called it medicine. “Continue this and you would live more than a hundred years old, without falling ill.” He said, one morning.But despite knowing this secret, he didn’t get to live that long. I stared out at the woods stretched in front of my view, where the wind stirred the trees like whispers in the dark. I admired the view; it looked beautiful. “What’s with the good mood, Aldric?” Reece asks, his voice mocking.I turned my beta, Reece sitting on the cushion chair, hanging cross, his legs crossed, his eyes fixed to mine. I don’t even know why he is here. I can’t remember requesting for him. He has been my best friend right from childhood and has a way of reminding me of my schedule, which is sometimes annoying.“And what makes