Chapter one

lisa

"Let go of me this instant! I said let go!" I screamed at Alpha Klaus without fear of what he might do to me. He remained adamant, his ears closed to my pleas as he dragged me away from the park. Left with no other choice, I sank my fangs into his hands, and only then did he let me go. 

Reflexively, I raced back to the unconscious body of my boyfriend. We had been outside gazing at the stars and taking in the cold gentle breeze of the night when the Alpha appeared out of thin air. He had snatched me from my boyfriend's arms claiming that I was his mate and that he was taking me away. Mark, my boyfriend, had pleaded for the Alpha to give us time to say our goodbyes, but he wasn't listening. Instead, he had knocked Mark unconscious and had immediately begun to drag me away. 

"You uncultured bitch!" He cursed before catching up to me and smacking me across the face. "Did I ever mention that you had a choice in this matter? Do you think I'm pleased that a nobody like you is my mate?! The least thing you can do is shut up and come with me. Disobey me once again, and I might be forced to take your life."

It only took one look into his eyes to confirm that he wasn't playing. One wrong move and he might actually end my life. 

"Please..." I whispered, but my pleas fell on deaf ears. Once again, he grabbed me roughly and began to pull me towards his parked vehicle. I didn't fight back this time, I simply complied and followed him to the car. 

I had heard stories of the ruthless Alpha Klaus more than a thousand times now. I heard of how he dealt with his enemies, how his strength was unmatched in the entirety of the pack, and how he swindled with women on a regular basis. I had always prayed to find my mate, and while I knew a mate bond didn't exist between Mark and I, I consistently prayed for the moon goddess to help us develop one. But it seemed that my prayers had nor been answered. 

Many would be happy to be mated to the Alpha, but not me. What I wanted was a simple and peaceful home, and I could tell that I wouldn't find any of that in Alpha Klaus's arms. How was I supposed to live with another woman sleeping on our bed? How was I supposed to live knowing the fact that I was nothing but a peasant in the eyes of my own mate? This was the last thing I wanted. 

We got to the car and he roughly pushed me into the backseat before saying, "Sit down quietly, or I'll tie you up." 

I nodded shakily to his words before turning to the window to see Mark running towards us, tears in his eyes as he approached. I called back for him, but my defiance was met with a hot slap. 

"Didn't I say not to make a sound?" Alpha Klaus questioned, his eyes glowing with murderous intent as he glared at me. 

"I'm sorry. Please don't hurt him." I pleaded as the Alpha turned to intercept Mark. Once again he struck Mark down, but this time he didn't black out immediately. He rushed forward towards me, but the Alpha's strength overwhelmed him, and he fell a second time. 

"Ungrateful peasants!" Klaus commented before spitting on Mark's unconscious body. He walked into the car and slammed the door shut before turning on the ignition. At this point I knew there was no need trying to fight anymore. I would only end up causing myself more trouble if I tried running away or retaliating. 

I recoiled in the backseat, my tears flowing endlessly while I did my best to suppress my cries from being heard. 

I had been so distracted by my tears and emotions that I failed to see the giant structure in front of me. It wasn't until the Alpha ordered for me to step out of the car that my attention was drawn back to reality. 

"Walk!" He ordered and pushed me forward roughly.

I had seen the royal mansion many times, but I'd never gotten this close to it before.  The gates guarding its entrance were massive and it was  adorned with intricate and detailed carvings.  Eerily, the gates creaked open and Klaus had me walk in on foot while he drove inside the comfort of his car. He wanted everybody to see me, he wanted me to be humiliated by how out of character I was compared to the opulence that everybody inside the gates radiated.

Many eyes were on me as I staggered into the building's premises. My legs trembled and threatened to give in every passing second, and I got no assistance, not until Klaus waved his hand and ordered for the maids to attend to me. 

With care, two beautiful ladies rushed to my aid and helped me into the castle. They rushed me into the bathroom and quickly gave me a bath without my consent before dressing me up in the most elegant of dresses around. For a moment, I felt safe, but that moment was short-lived. 

Just as the maids exited the room, Alpha Klaus came walking through the door, his face cold and devoid of emotions. Beside him was a beautiful lady and she clung to his side seductively. 

"So this is your mate? She's an ordinary omega, are you sure you're not mistaken?!" The lady by Alpha Klaus's side pointed out, disgust and unsuppressed hatred etched all over her face. 

"I'm not mistaken Maeve, and do not ever suggest that I've made a mistake." Alpha Klaus chastised before breaking free of the Maeve's hold. He walked up to me and forcefully grabbed my chin, his thumb squeezing my jaw bone tightly. 

"Listen to me you peasant, you're going to get married to me tomorrow. And once we're married, you're going to start bearing me children!"