In a world where being strong is everything and omegas are scorned, Freya’s miserable life worsens when she clocks 18 and discovers she's an omega without a wolf. Her mate, family and entire pack in general, never missed an opportunity to make her life a living hell afterwards. "An omega like you is a burden to our pack." "You're a disgrace to our kind!" "Even the smallest pup has more value than you, omega scum!" Their comments made her suicidal and just when she was about to act on her feelings, three enigmatic alphas appeared in her pack claiming she was their mate! "An enemy of my mate is my enemy!" Knight Sterling declared icily as he stared down at her tormentors. A hushed silence fell as Steele Lockwood also growled, "Bow to you? Asking my mate to bow to you is equivalent to asking me to bow to you!" Hunter Caldwell chimed in. "You speak ill of her and I won't hesitate to rip out your blasphemous tongue!" However, after years of enduring torments and abuse by her pack and everyone she ever knew, Freya doesn't believe these men really care about her. But with their cruel past of executing omegas, she fears she'd just be one of the many omegas who'd eventually end up dead in their sick game. So she runs as far away from them as possible. But running away from one's fate isn't that easy. No matter how far away from them she gets, she always ends up entangled with one person or another. When she starts getting close to them, she discovers these men aren't what they seem. And when a mysterious face from her past resurfaces, she must make a decision that'd forever make or scar her for the rest of her life.
View More"I, Alexander Blackwood, Alpha of the Blackwood Pack, hereby reject you, Freya Armstrong, a mere Omega in my pack, as my mate!" Alexander's voice boomed through the chilled night air.
Desperation surged within Freya as she begged, "Please, don't do this, Alexander! I beg you!"Before him stood a frail figure, clothed in tattered rags that offered little protection from the biting cold. Her pitiful appearance only fueled Alexander's anger, his eyes gleaming with fury as he violently kicked her away, his words dripping with disdain, "It's Alpha Alexander to you, and a lowly person like you doesn't deserve to have me as a mate!"Turning his gaze to his waiting pack warriors, he barked, "Lock her up for daring to lay her filthy hands on me!"Freya, weakened from laboring all night on an empty stomach, offered no resistance as the warriors dragged her away, heading toward a grim dungeon.In the depths of despair, she caught a glimpse of a sight that twisted the knife of betrayal in her heart—her sister, Mariah, fondly entangled with Alexander.A few weeks back, Mariah approached her to apologize for how she had mistreated her in the past. At first, Freya was suspicious, but seeing how Mariah continued being close to her despite being counseled by their father, alpha and even every member of the pack, she was forced to believe her.Freya never would've guessed it was just a game Mariah chose to play for her own amusement. She chose to get closer to Freya in order to probe her to stop concealing her scent and confront Alexander who was her mate.Mariah's words of encouragement filled Freya with confidence that she did exactly what she suggested, only to end up like this.Now, seeing Mariah and Alexander in such compromising situation with Alexander, even though Mariah had claimed she was just close to him because he needed her help, made Freya realize she had been played.The pack warriors threw her in the dark and damp dungeon and locked her in, then sat outside it. Her torment continued as the warriors guarding her cell expressed their cruel desires."Why can't we just end her life and rid ourselves of her? Her very presence weakens our pack," one warrior sneered, his contempt palpable."I've heard that Alexander plans to dispose of her soon, but he wants to keep up appearances," another added with a sinister grin."We'd have no qualms ending her ourselves if he gave the order," a third one chimed in, their voices brimming with malice.Freya, her body wracked with pain, attempted to sit up. Almost immediately, the discussion among the warriors came to a halt."Luna!" They greeted someone with unexpected cheer.The newcomer stopped before Freya's cell, her presence radiating an aura of authority. In her pain, Freya muttered, "You could've at least told me you were with my mate."Her hunger-addled body couldn't even handle the simplest of tasks like speaking without causing her pain.The other woman, Mariah Armstrong, scoffed callously. Freya raised her gaze slowly to meet Mariah's.Mariah, an average-heighted beauty with a sweet smile, was the product of her father's infidelity after her mother's passing. Her father's betrayal remained a painful memory, as he'd chosen to remain with Mariah's mother on the night her own mother passed away.Mariah's mother had been introduced into Freya's home shortly after her mother's hasty burial. Months later, her father revealed the existence of a nine-year-old daughter, Mariah, who happened to be the same age as Freya."Father wants me to become the Luna of this pack," Mariah declared, her gaze fixed on Freya, "and because I love him so much, I want to make him happy. You, on the other hand, were born an Omega, an embarrassment to Father. How could he father someone as useless as you?"Freya bit down on her lower lip, forcing blood to come out of it.Mariah was having a field day seeing how tattered and disheveled Freya looked and was about to continue mocking her when a voice from the shadows butted in. It was Will Nightingale, Alexander's Beta, known for his loyalty to the Alpha. "The Alpha has ordered her release."Mariah's brow furrowed. "So soon? She did touch him with her filthy hands and had the audacity to appear in front of him as his mate. I expected him to do more than throw her into a dungeon.""I was going to punish her but then news came to him a few minutes ago, that Alpha Steele, Alpha Hunter, and Alpha Knight are all on their way here," Will disclosed."The Three True Alphas?" Mariah's irritation transformed into excitement. "Did they mention why they're coming?"Will shook his head. "Not a word, but Alexander hopes to assist them in every way possible, in the hopes of future collaborations."With Will's orders, a pack warrior promptly unlocked Freya's cell.Mariah's gaze bore into Freya as she crawled out, too weakened to stand."In the kitchen, there are plates awaiting you. Once you've finished washing them, you'll be fed," Mariah declared haughtily before marching away with Will.Freya leaned against a wall, summoning her last ounce of strength to stand upright. She sensed disdainful glances directed her way but chose not to look, for such treatment had become all too familiar.Upon entering the kitchen, Freya was met with a disheartening sight. Piles of dirty plates cluttered the sinks, some even littered the floor. The ungrateful pack members, who did little besides eating, left this mess for her to clean. After the arduous task, they would grant her meager leftovers to eat, often from the night before, claiming they couldn't let it go to waste with a "dog" in their midst."Those dishes won't clean themselves, godforsaken omega! Don't just stand there!" she heard a voice sneer, causing her to flinch.Without a wolf, Freya was deemed unworthy of the title of a werewolf, and her abilities were severely restricted. Aside from her heightened sense of smell, she possessed no other talents.Thus, she hadn't noticed the Pack's head chef entering the kitchen. She hastened to the sink and began washing the dishes while the chef busied themselves with preparing dinner for the pack.The tantalizing aroma of the cooking food made her mouth water. When the chef briefly left the kitchen, driven by hunger, Freya couldn't resist sneaking a spoonful of the meal."So, now you steal food intended for the pack?" The chef's voice caught her off guard, causing the spoon to tumble onto her leg, the hot food scalding her.Yet, the pain paled in comparison to the dread that washed over her as other pack members entered the kitchen."I c-c-can explain," she stammered anxiously, retreating a step as they advanced on her."What explanation do we need when we clearly saw you pilfering from the pot?" one of them hissed, their anger palpable.Freya's gaze darted around in fright, her mind racing for an escape.The man in front of her seized a pan and delivered a brutal blow across her face, sending her tumbling several meters away while another rushed up to her and kicked her on the abdomen.The others rushed toward her, brandishing their weapons, ready to strike. But before their blows could land, a commanding voice resonated from the kitchen door."Stop!"Every motion froze as they turned to see Will, his brow deeply furrowed, entering the kitchen."What's happening here?" he demanded as he strode closer."We caught the omega stealing food meant for the pack," someone explained.Will's gaze shifted toward Freya. He approached her, raised his right leg, and brought it down with unrelenting force upon her back.A sickening crack echoed through the room, and Freya's agonized cry resounded in the kitchen.Will withdrew his leg, clasping both hands behind his back, and addressed the gathering. "We cannot predict when the Alphas will arrive, and we mustn't allow them to discover an omega in our pack. Chain her somewhere away from prying eyes."With those words, he departed, leaving two pack members to handle Freya as if she were refuse.They dragged her mercilessly to the dungeons. This time, the dungeons where rogues and other dangerous people were being held captive."No! Please, don't abandon me here! I promise to stay in my room and never emerge until the Alphas have come and gone! I implore you," Freya begged frantically.However, the two men ignored her pleas, shoving her into a cell and securing the door with a padlock."Do us all a favor and end your life before the Alphas arrive," one of them spat, his voice laden with hatred.His menacing glare silenced Freya, leaving her to cower in the darkness until they departed."You seem quite disspirited," a masculine voice echoed from behind her.Startled, she spun around, peering into the cell. Although she bore no wolf-like traits, the newcomer quickly deduced her identity."You're the omega," he stated matter-of-factly.Freya took a step back, clutching the cell bars as if they could shield her from his scrutiny."Indeed, you are the despised pack's omega," he affirmed, his lips curling into a wry smile.However, his expression shifted, his brow furrowing moments later."Intriguing," he muttered, his lips pressing together."You're not a werewolf," Freya observed, her voice quivering."No, I am not. I am a wizard," the man replied."You're a witch.""No, dear. 'Wizard' is the term for males, while 'witch' is reserved for females. Clearly, I don't resemble a female, making me a wizard," he explained, his tone strained.Freya opened her mouth a few times, unable to find the right words."What's the matter? Never encountered a wizard before?" he scoffed, offering a faint, enigmatic smile."I've heard they're vengeful," Freya mumbled, her gaze unwavering.The man chuckled and raised his hands, revealing that they, too, were bound in chains."Your Alpha took precautions by chaining me. He knows that if I were free, I could unleash a fire that would consume this entire pack, along with everyone in it," he explained with a certain gravity.Then, seemingly out of nowhere, Freya posed an unexpected question, her voice trembling with curiosity. "How can I become a witch?""People don't become witches. It's a gift you're born with," he replied solemnly. "Forgive me, I didn't introduce myself. I'm Hezell."Freya never got a chance to respond as hasty footsteps approached. She turned her back to him, trying to discern who was coming.It turned out to be the same men who had brought her to the cell."Mariah expects you to assist in the kitchen. You're not to leave until the Alphas have retired for the night. Do you understand?" the one in front ordered.Before Freya could respond, they unlocked her cell and roughly pulled her out."She's a woman; handle her with care!" Hezell's voice echoed behind them as he tried to move forward, but the chains restrained him.As she was dragged away, she thought she heard him mutter, "She might have you beheaded tomorrow."Jerome Nichols' House,"We've gunned down every werewolf we know about, and for those we are yet to find, we're doing our possible best to bring them in," a Werewolf Hunter stood opposite Lance and reported."What the hell do you think you're doing?" Jerome Nichols yelled at his son as he rushed into the house.Lance dismissed the Werewolf Hunter with a wave of his hand and walked up to Jerome. "Just taking care of business, Dad.""Taking care of business? You're tearing apart everything!" Jerome seethed and looked around him. "Where's Hezell? Why didn't he stop you?"Lance adjusted his tie with a stoic gaze. "Hezell... isn't here."Jerome spun around in disbelief. "Where did he go? And who authorized you to do this then?""He had something to take care of and left the house to me. But then the man he left behind passed on an instruction he had received to me," Lance said and leaned towards his father's right ear. "He said we were in great danger if he didn't call the house seven hours
“What?” Sarah straightened up seeing Joshua and the four other witches step backward. “The barrier is opening up on its own.” He glanced at her warily. Knight, Landon, Adley and Kourtney got serious recalling what Joshua had said before he began trying to reopen the barrier. “Why do you all look surprised? Did you really think they stood a chance against Hezell just because they were Alphas? Bless your delusional heart.” Mendoza's mocking voice came from behind them. “Release me and I'll consider talking to him to at least keep one of you alive. That's the great length I'm willing to go just for old times’ sake.” However, the group ignored her and armed themselves with the guns her pack warriors had taken with them. “Those things you're holding won't deter him.” Mendoza stated the obvious. “I swear if you keep talking you won't be alive to witness what would happen in the next one minute!” Adley glowered, glancing behind her shoulders to look at her. Mendoza frowned and as muc
Hezell suddenly laughed. “I didn't think I'd ever be captured again, but just to be safe, I left a few orders that should be carried out if I don't call Jerome Nichols’ house hours after leaving.”“I never should've let you out of the Council for any reason whatsoever,” Cleopatra clenched her fist tightly.“It's not your fault. He just has a way of getting to people,” Nebra exhaled, glancing at her.“This isn't something that can't be taken care of. A quick trip to the Council should solve it once you return with Council guards,” Steele uttered calmly.Cleopatra looked away from him guiltily. “I sent half of them to the human city to help Hezell out in searching for you since he told me you were captured by Hazel.”“You… how do you come up with these things? You make life hard for others even when you're totally powerless,” Neon sighed, glaring at Hezell.“You can't blame me for trying to stay alive,” Hezell shrugged and looked down at the chains on his wrists. “The massacre will cont
Mariah gasped and stumbled backward, while Freya sat up and proceeded to stand on her feet. Her previously pale face had brightened, and her dull eyes were now full and vibrant.“If you wanted to kill me, you should've done so on the podium. A knife into my abdomen without the boring words you said would've been just fine,” Freya stretched and glanced at Mariah.“You were unconscious just a few minutes ago. So how is it that you're suddenly so hale and hearty now?” Mariah asked and warily got on her feet.“I woke up two nights ago, but I discovered I couldn't move. It wasn't until this morning that I realized Lalisa did something that made me weak. When Hezell killed her, the magic began wearing off. But when your goon brought me here, meters away from Lalisa’s body, the magic wore off totally,” Freya explained with a shrug.Mariah didn't know when she swallowed nervously. This was the Freya she knew, but at this same time, she didn't feel like she knew this person in front of her.“A
"I know no one has ever told you this before, but you're misguided. You're doing things for the wrong reasons," Terry didn't to struggle with Hezell as he knew his attempt would only be futile. Hezell's eyes were cold as he tightened his grip on Terry's throat."Hezell," Freya called out to him weakly, her voice barely audible over the scuffle. He flung a half-dead Terry down the stairs before rushing to her side.By the time Terry reached the foot of the stairs, his eyes were barely opening, and his breath had become a raspy whisper. None of the heartstealers had the heart to help him as they feared it'd make Hezell see them as his enemy. Nebra, on the other hand, hurried up to him. She held his arm, ready to relieve him of some of his pain, but he stopped her with a feeble gesture."There's no need. I'm more than ready to finally meet my ancestors," Terry coughed weakly, forcing his eyes open, "And you shouldn't be so eager to help the man who almost sacrificed your cousin.""Us
While they remained outside, attempting to reopen the barrier, Nebra fell onto a pile of sand once she was inside the barrier. She groaned and rose to her feet. As she patted away the sand that had gotten into her hair and clothes, she raised her head and looked around.The sky was blue and crystal clear, almost like a painting. Just ten meters away from her were numerous rows of houses.She cautiously sauntered towards them, but much to her surprise, she didn't come across a single soul.She was still wondering if she was dropped in the wrong location when she heard shouts coming from a particular direction.At the same time, the sound of numerous hearts beating at once overwhelmed her.She zoned out of her wolf hearing and rushed towards the direction of the shouts until she walked into a town square filled to the brim with people."So many heartstealers," she mumbled in disbelief, staring at the people who she feared numbered more than two thousand.Her attention was drawn to an el
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