Calla’s POV
I cried with every lash that touched my skin, tearing it apart and sending me into waves of pain, it was indeed agonizing and what made it worse was the fact that my best friend and her Alpha, the man who was supposed to be my mate stood watch and watched in excitement as they laughed at my cries.
They watched coldly as Axel’s guards whipped me and they only stopped when he’d asked them to. They untied me and he’d ordered that I walk to him.
I was unable to stand, I’d attempted but I fell back hitting the ground and letting a resounding thud fill the air, I was too weak as I gasped for more air and my eyes were begging but I didn’t say a word.
“Come here!” He ordered, his voice echoing in the hallway as it hits the walls of the horrible dungeon.
“Go to hell!” I snarled and with a nod of his head, I felt another hard lash on my back, followed by another as my wails filled the air.
I watched with blurry and teary eyes as they both turned their back on me and walked out of my sight, the guards did the same and all attempts to sit up proved futile as there were wounds all over my body.
My stomach growled, it was yearning for food as I hadn’t eaten anything all morning and I could hear the sad cries of my wolf, we were both dejected from having to face that rejection and betrayal from someone we loved and trusted the most our entire life.
“Why did she do this? Why did they do this?” I asked, my voice breaking as I felt the cold air in the dungeon, I was freezing and there was no where I could go to warm up properly.
‘We’ll be fine, the moon goddess will definitely do something.’ My wolf replied and I calmed, she was the only friend I now believed would never betray me.
I winced as I tried to lay on the cold hard ground in a bid to catch some sleep, I closed my eyes but I was too cold, hungry and in so much pain to be able to sleep.
I struggled to stand as I paced about the small room, I’d decided I was going to write to my parents, hopefully it gets to them but there was nothing I could use. I sat back down and waited patiently for the night to pass by.
“Wake up!” A disgusting voice jolted me awake with a bowl of water emptied on my head. I opened my eyes to find Axel standing outside the dungeon, he’d ordered that I be brought outside for a walk.
I looked horrible, I became the laughing stock of bright wood pack, I looked like a clown that served only for amusement purposes. I was humiliated and it was difficult to believe that I am a princess.
“You’re stubborn and I like your zeal,” he commented and I only seethed, “but you’ll eventually have to do as I say.” He added and I could sense the pride in his tone.
“Make me.” I shot back and the guards had wanted to spring to action, lashing me again but a raised of his hands stopped them.
He smirked as he told them not to worry about me, he’d teased me using my status and had told me my parents couldn’t save me now.
I missed them so much, I was grateful for the fact that I didn’t have to spend another night in the dungeon, I was assigned my own room and although it was small, I didn’t care.
I saw a pen and a paper and I took it as I sprung into action, I started to write to my parents. I knew they’d said I shouldn’t come back but the love a parent has for it child runs deep, at least that was what I thought until I got the letter they wrote back to me.
“Calla, dear. Whatever it is you’re facing over there, you deserve every bit of it.” I read out loud and I couldn’t believe what I was reading as I closed the papers shot but opened it back to continue reading.“Every last bit of it, you deserve and you don’t deserve to ask for our help. We warned you, we told you not to go and your mother and I tried our best to make you listen to us but what did you do? You went with him and now you dare ask for us to come for you? I can’t and I will not be sending anyone, the doors of this pack is now shut to you and you are no longer welcomed here, don’t dare me by showing up here, Calla. Love, Alpha King.”
Every word in the letter stung and I felt the tears welling up in my eyes already, I closed my eyes and it flowed freely. My father was right, he’d warned me but I was too blinded by love that I didn’t listen.
“Where is that bitch!” I heard Axel’s angry voice as he stomped through the halls and stopped right at my door, swinging it open and ushering himself in, he had my best friend by his side too.
He took the letter from my hand and read the content out loud as he and my best friend laughed at me, I buried my face in shame as I heard their roaring laughter.
“Why is she still here?” My best friend asked, “she’s pretty much useless and of no use to us anymore.” She finished and I could feel her gaze on me as she spoke.
“What do you suggest we do with her?” Axel asked, I’ve heard worse and so nothing they did seem to have any effect on me anymore.
I was disappointed in myself, I mentally slapped and scolded myself for being too foolish.
“Send her out of the pack.” She answered without having to think.
“To where? Even her own parents have rejected her already.” Axel said in a mocking tone and my heart sunk to my stomach again at the thought of it.
“We don’t want a reject here now, do we?” She asked in a low tone that made me raise my head and she was comfortably in Axel’s arm, “Say, we send her to the wilderness, she could be eaten by other wild animals for all we care.” She added.
My friend had just suggested that I be sent out of the pack, into the wilderness, alone?
“Calla Spencer, you’ve been hereby banished from bright wood pack and your presence here at anytime apart from now would attract a dire punishment and you will be killed.”
Calla’s POV I was now thrown out of bright wood pack, I wandered back into the forest in a bid to find a safe place to stay, for days I walked. I couldn’t go back to my parents and I sure am not letting myself get mistreated again. I continued walking as it got darker, I decided I was going to rest for a while as I sought refuge in one of the big oak tree. What was happening?Why was he there?Why was he wearing a hood and why was he standing over me? His shadow hovering over me and he had also refused to say a word.Why did he glare at me so viciously? I could only sit there motionless as I stared at the figure in front of me, I could smell him and so it was easy for me to tell that he was also a wolf, a strong one too because I could see his red eyes staring at me and almost cutting through me like claws and daggers. He soon turned towards me and I shook, I recognized him and fear gripped me as I took another glance at him. He did nothing to hide his hatred as he approached me
Calla’s POVOne of the maids pulled my arm, I could only follow them willingly. At least I had escaped the Alpha’s suffocating pressure.The maids navigated through the hallways of the large house, I looked around, wondering where I was. The interior appearance of the house looked grandeur but I wasn't in the mood. We finally got into the room and the maids began to undress me almost immediately.The maids gasped when they saw the hair-raising scars all over my back. Without a word, they led me to the bathtub, where a steaming hot bath awaited me.I felt the extreme urge to jump into it, but the pains all over my body reminded me that I should tread carefully.I got into the hot bath and immersed myself deep into the water. I found the stinging coming from the wounds weirdly refreshing.I remained there for a long time, savoring every moment. I found peace momentarily.“Miss, can we help you scrub?” One of the maids asked, her voice sounding almost like a whisper.I smiled wearily, I
Calla’s POV With my experience for two days, I could confidently tell anyone what hell felt like on earth.Lucian made me feel hell raw, mercy and pity went very far from me. He made sure he had tortured me in many ways, all in a bid to make talk or open up to him.I felt so weak and helpless.I stubbornly refused to say a word and continued to endure the torture.Lucian, seeing that I did not succumb despite the torment he had showered on me, decided to starve me for those two days.Partially, it worked to an extent because the hunger that attacked me, made me regret life. I began to think and cry, my memories with Axel flooded my mind.Our love scenes replayed in my head, making me cry even more. The assurances he gave me, and the promises we made to each other, all added to the pain I was experiencing.I even recalled when I had to defy my parents because of him, resulting in my banishment from my pack. I gave up everything, my life, my peace, and my happiness because of a man tha
CALLA’s POVI and Lucian continued our stroll down the riverside. I would occasionally pick up stones or leaves and throw them into the water.I on my own battled with an army of thoughts threatening to invade my sanity.I tried to connect the dots, between Axel and Lucian.Axel is a liar and a trickster, undoubtedly strong but unreliable. He lied to get to me, and when he finally had his way, he messed me up and turned me into his plaything. When my time had elapsed, he threw me out into the wild to die.Regarding Lucian, first-hand ruthlessness. He is straightforward and could do anything to get what he wants. From my little time with him, I could say that Lucian is by far more worst than Axel.I could not bear the thought of being on his bad side but at the same time, I don't want to appear weak before his eyes. I needed to leave that impression in his mind that I'm not some sort of cheap woman that would throw herself willingly to anything on trousers.Dropping every sort of thou
Calla’s POVMy whole body became rigid, I found it hard to move because Lucian stood behind me.“Nobody dares go against me. Don't ever think you're an exception.” Then someone coughed, Lucian turned to see who it was, and so did I.A handsome and tall man stood at the door, with his head slightly bowed. His looks looked appealing and godly but he was nowhere close to that of Lucian’s.“What is it, Marcus?” Lucian asked impatiently. The man did not say anything, instead, he looked at me with questioning eyes. “Continue. She means no harm.” Lucian urged him to continue.Marcus straightened up and reported. “The other packs are still pressing hard on us, they still seek their rights to the uninhabited regions in the south. This led to a heavy brawl between our men and theirs. A lot of our men got injured and some died.” Marcus’s voice became forlorn for a moment, it returned to its former state.“The new Alpha from the Blue River plans to invade our pack region. I wanted to act but
Calla’s POVChapter 10“What are you doing with her?” He moved his eyes to me, then back to Anne.“Em. I...wanted to...to know about the pack, so I sought her guidance.”Lucian still had his heavy glare directed at Anne, who on the other hand kept her head down, staring at her shoes.Lucian didn't say a word, he walked past me and headed upstairs with his Beta trailing behind. I returned my gaze to Anne who stood frozen in one place.When I placed my hand on her shoulder, she nearly jumped to the roof.“Calm down. It is okay.” I tried to make my voice sound soothing as possible. “You can go back now. Thanks for your time, Anne. I hope we meet again under better circumstances.”Anne nodded stiffly and hurried away. Then my mind went back to Lucian. I had questions spring up in my mind.”Why did he stare at Anne in that matter? What did Anne really do that made everybody treat her that way? I remembered seeing blood all over his body. Why the blood and what happened? But those question
Lucian’s POVChapter 11 After I had finished my work on the desk, I chose to go lay my back to rest. I tried to close my eyes, but they refused to comply. Sleep deserted me completely and I became restless suddenly. My wolf wanted to have control over me, so we battled internally for dominance.The strong sweet smelling scent of my mate lingered in my nostrils, threatening to drive me crazy. The feeling of desire and unrestrained libido nearly overpowered me.Nevertheless, I calmed myself down and drove those thoughts clouding my head. At the long run, I got an idea that made me grin foolishly.How about I go to Calla’s room and taunt her a bit? That would be a great idea!I stood and headed towards her room. It’s party time.When I got to her room door, I contemplated whether to knock before entering or just barge in to scare her bit.The second option sounds good.Without wasting much time, I pushed the door and walked in. Calla who was in her nightwear, a short pink revealing gow
Calla’s POVThe scary memories of my encounter with Lucian yesterday remained fresh in my head. I saw the real monster that Lucian was, I have nothing seen someone so devilish and ruthless as he was. I almost thought he would kill me but thank the moon goddess, he didn't.He even it was all a joke. What kind of expensive joke was that? To be honest, I was very weary of Lucian.The loud sounds of my stomach reminded me that I had to eat something.I left my room after freshening up and went to the room. From a distance, I saw two people. I could make out the other two but not the third figure.Looking closely, The figure looked feminine. So I concluded it was a female.But who is she?I entered the dining room and greeted everyone warmly and then sat at my usual spot. “We have been waiting for you. Good thing you are here.” Lucian beamed widely like nothing ever happened yesterday.“You should have continued without me. It wasn't necessary to wait.” I said bluntly.From the corner of