Saving Noelle

“Noelle! Come out fast!” Her mother shouted.

Noelle tried regulating her breath before stepping out. Then she walked past her mother’s heavy gaze and faced the temporary visitor.

“Prince Silas asked to see you, Noelle.” Noelle recognized the man to be one of the pack’s messengers. She nodded, her voice low and emotionless, “I’ll be there shortly.” The messenger left, and her mother, Natalie, who had been watching the exchange, finally spoke up, her voice laced with disbelief.

“So it’s true that the Lycan prince is taking you away, and you didn’t think to tell me?” Natalie’s tone was accusatory, but there was a hint of amazement in her eyes. Noelle halted mid-step and turned to face her mother. Her gaze was cold, devoid of the longing that once plagued her heart.

Anytime she saw her mother, she remembered the humiliation she had dragged her through in this pack. The endless errands, recommending Kira for opportunities while making Noelle play house, attending pack parties without her, and physically assaulting her every now and then.

Her tongue colored with distaste at the memory.

“When have you ever cared?” Noelle’s voice was sharp as she retorted.  “I don’t need you to care this time either. It’s too late.” Without another glance, she turned and left the room, leaving her mother standing there, shocked and speechless. As soon as Noelle reached her room, tears that she had held back fell silently, but she quickly wiped them away, steeling herself for what was to come.

Moments later, Noelle found herself at the Alpha’s large house, where the Lycans were being hosted. The tension in the air was palpable as she was directed to a room on the top floor. The grand staircase seemed to stretch endlessly as she climbed, her heart pounding in anticipation. When she finally reached the ornately decorated room, she hesitated at the door. The moment she stepped inside, the door slammed shut behind her, making her nerves jump.

She whirled around to find Kole standing there, his expression dark and menacing. “Kole?” Noelle’s voice was filled with confusion.

The same future Alpha Kole that she had rejected at his own mating ceremony yesterday.

“Yes, me.” Kole sneered, his eyes gleaming with something sinister. “I was the one who called you over. Don’t worry, you will be passed over to him after I’m done turning you into a leftover.” He sneered.

Noelle’s heart sank. “I don’t…understand you. Did you…tell the messengers to lie?” Her voice trembled as she took a step back, her instincts screaming at her to get away from him. It was also bad that she was in a vulnerable state before heading here.

Kole advanced, his expression twisted with rage. “I don’t want you to go with the Lycan prince,” he hissed, his voice laced with jealousy.

Noelle scoffed, anger rising in her chest. “You chose Kira as your mate. I rejected you. You and me have no business speaking to each other again. So what do you want fromme?”

Kole closed the gap between them and gripped her by the arm, tightening it painfully as he pulled her closer. “You’re not going anywhere, Noelle. You belong to this pack, to me! And don’t you dare mention again that you rejected me. You were only being a silly little brat. I spoiled you and I will correct that.”

He smiled sinisterly.

Panic surged through Noelle’s body as she struggled to free herself from his hold. “Let me go, Kole! Are you insane? Why are you even doing this? Let me go!” Her voice rose, filled with both fear and anger. Recently, she had been aware that Kole was capable of evil things. This wasn’t the time to underestimate that.

Kole ignored her protests, his eyes darkening as he leaned in closer, his breath hot against her skin. “You’re mine to do as please, Noelle. Your virginity belongs to me. Now keep your little mouth shut and obey your Alpha.” He whispered huskily, his voice hoarse and filled with lust.

Noelle got it now. It was about his ego. He still wanted to be the one to disvirgin her- especially now that she has humiliated him and the Lycan prince had shown interest in her.

Thick disgust filled her immediately. She tried to push him away, but Kole was stronger. When he attempted to force a kiss on her, she reached up and slapped him hard across the face with all the strength she could muster. The sound echoed in the room, and for a moment, Kole was stunned.

Noelle took the opportunity to dart towards the door, her hands trembling as she fumbled with the knob. But before she could escape, Kole grabbed her by the waist and threw her to the hard marble ground. She winced. “You’re not leaving here the same, weak Omega.” he growled, looming over her as she whimpered in pain.

“Let me go! you are crazy!” She screamed, but her pleas fell on deaf ears as Kole’s hands reached for the neck of her dress, ready to rip it apart. Just then, the door flagged open, making Kole freeze.

And the sight before them made his stomach plummet.