Chapter Six

Craig's POV

I pulled the hood over my head. No one needed to know I was here. Slowly and deliberately, I moved to receive my prize - the omega I just bought. I shuddered at the thought of naming a prize for someone, but this was the only way I could get to talk to her.

From the moment I heard about the cursed Omega, my heart thumped.

Could she be the one in my prophecy?

My destined mate?

It was a bet I couldn’t leave. Even if she wasn't, I needed to try it out.

For one destined to be my mate, she looked frightfully slim. Too slim to claim it was her natural look. She looked starved. Her eyes darted around in fear, looking everywhere but me. Yet, it held a kind of unspoken challenge.

Everyone continued the celebration as if they hadn't just sold out one of their own. The makeshift MC had vanished from the stage. The noise fell behind me as I focused on the omega before me.

I knelt in front of her. Her skin looked pale, yet beautiful. My heart fluttered as I got a look at her face.

Her eyelashes were long and wet. Wide eyes stared back at me with tears. Her hands were curled into a tight fist while she grabbed her gown. The gown looked dirty as if she had rolled in dirt.

“Hello,” my voice sounded timid. If she was my destined mate, the last thing I wanted was to scare her.

She looked up, but didn't say a word. She tilted her head sideways, probably trying to get a better look at my face.

The back of my head tingled and I turned back. Adrian, the heir to the Sun Blood Pack, stared at me. A look of disgust boldly written on his face. The lady beside him curled her hand into his. He pulled his hand back. His gaze moved to my Omega and he smirked.

I looked back at her. She stared at him and a drop of tears fell from her eyes. I shuddered, something in me hardened.

“We need to leave now.” I pulled her up. She flinched, rubbing the part my hand touched. My gaze stayed at her hand, hating that I made her feel unsafe.

Her eyes moved to Adrian. A silent plea in her mouth.

I hated that she believed that someone who sold her off would rescue her.

“I don't have all day to spend here.” I tugged on her again. This time I held her firmer, pulling her along with me. There was no way I was leaving her with such a heartless pack; even if she wasn't my destined mate.

I have had my share of a heartless family, so I could relate with the way she felt at the moment.

Slowly, she moved behind me. No one bothered about her. It was as if she wasn't going to be missed.

Her eyes darted around in search of something. Or someone. But, I pulled her faster, I didn't want to spend any more minutes in the presence of such pretentious people. I hated that I had to rush her away from familiar faces, but the sooner we left, the better for her.

The moment we stepped out of the hall, a fresh gushing of air hit me. I inhaled, appreciating Mother Nature. Seeing no one around, I pulled my hoodie down, and ran my hand through my thick hair.

I hated hiding my hair, but without the hoodie it was easy for anyone to recognize us.

I turned to my newly acquired Omega. The moment she met my gaze, she inhaled.

I pulled my hoodie back up.

Did she recognize me?

“Who are you?” Her voice shook, but she held my gaze. Her voice was smooth and sent a shiver down my spine. A hint of recognition flashed in her eyes but I could swear we were meeting for the first time.

Did she know about me?

I shook my head. It must have been a misunderstanding onu my part.

I was yet to confirm if she was my mate or not, but I wanted to protect her.

“If you want to know me, we have to leave here now.”

This time, I didn't pull her. She followed me willingly. I glanced at her dirty dress and sighed. Shrugging off my jacket, I put it on her.

She flinched the moment my hand touched her, but relaxed when she realized what I was about to do.

“You can't continue with such a dirty dress.”

She nodded, pulling the jacket closer to herself. “Thank you.” It was a whisper, but I heard it clearly.

I led her to my car, opening the front seat for her. She stood beside it not bothering to get inside the car. I arched a brow at her, wanting nothing than to leave here as soon as possible.

“My dress is dirty.”

I looked at the seat in the car and shrugged, “It’s just a car. I can always wash it.”

Finally, she stepped in. I closed the door and drove off.

The silence in the car was loud and deafening. I had a lot to ask but I could barely bring myself to question her in the car. I stole a glance at her. Her hand was folded on her laps, shaking as she bit her lower lips.

I turned my face away, unsettled by how aware I suddenly felt of her presence. I focused on getting us back safely to my safe house.

On instinct, my eyes moved to the side mirror of the car. There was no one after me. I relaxed as I continued driving. Occasionally, I stole a glance at the Omega beside me. Tears streamed from her eyes as she hiccuped beside me.

I balled my hand in a fist and pressed the accelerator. I tuned the radio to slow music, filling the silence with some sort of calmness.

For the rest of the ride, I didn't bother giving her a glance.

The Sun Blood Pack was located at the east of the Norland forest. It used to be an unoccupied space - and the reason it was the perfect hideout for me and my friends.

Slowly, I navigated through the woods, towards the familiar path that led to my cabin. It might be small, but it was the safest place for me in the world.

The moment I honked, the gate opened widely. I dropped straight to my garage and opened the door for my new Omega. She sat still in the car, her mouth agape as she stared at my environment.

It was nothing compared to my home, but it was still a good environment to stay in.

Greg was already beside me. He hit my shoulder with a smirk plastered on his face. “Is she the one?”

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