Chapter 4

**Audrey's POV**

“You cheated on me, insulted and called me names, and then you had the guts to join forces with your father to betray my family?!” I yelled and punched him as the picture of my mother's dead body flashed before my eyes. 

It infuriated me more that my punches felt like weak foams against his hard chest, making me weep in both frustration and anger as I continued punching him, each hit harder than the rest.

He grabbed my wrists and pushed me to the ground. “Do not piss me off,” He snarled.

I watched as the two of them fought, biting and tearing each other’s flesh into pieces, creating a messy streak of blood on the floor. 

Soldiers started firing their guns frantically, I wasn’t sure if it was in a bid to stop dad’s Beta or in a bid to stop dad, but the gunshots resonated loudly and violently, I wanted to block my ears.

A particular soldier’s bullet struck my father in the chest, making him topple to the floor in agony.  Before I could say or do anything, I felt something hit the side of my neck too, making blood gush out of the open wound. The effect sent me to the floor.

Before I slipped into unconsciousness, the last thing I saw was my father being stabbed by a large sword in his chest.

***

The next time I opened my eyes, I discovered that I was in the hospital and was shocked when I saw an IV set inserted into my arm through a vein. 

I looked around frantically to see that the ward was empty and there was no one around. I scrutinized the entire environment with my eyes as tears rolled down. What happened was still fresh in my memories.

As soon as my ears picked up the sounds of footsteps approaching, I laid down again, shutting my eyes tight unsure of whom it might be.

“Alpha, you have to listen to me! Releasing her now while she’s still like this isn’t a good idea, she suffered a fatal concussion that might lead to amnesia if not properly treated!” I heard a female voice say in a shrill voice.

“She better have amnesia because I won't hesitate to kill her if she comes out of there alive.” He growled. 

From the sound of his voice, I could sense the anger, the frustration seeping out of it.

I forced myself into lying still as a sudden thought crossed my head. From the discussion between whoever the medical personnel was and the Beta, I could understand that my father had died too, making him Beta.  

I also knew that he Wouldn’t hesitate to kill me too. Feigning to lose my memory was the only way I could quickly think of as the only way I could live here without getting killed.

“She's awake!”  I heard someone exclaim, and before I knew it, I was being probed, checked and tested immediately. It irritated me.

“Leave us,” I heard Jacob's firm voice order.

“She's been down for weeks and just got up. At least, allow me to check on her to see if there is anything to be worried about.” The doctor facepalmed.

I tried my best to look like someone who was lost and glanced around. “Where am I?” I muttered slowly.

Jacob pushed the doctor aside and looked me dead in the eye, “You're in the hospital,” He answered, and I nodded. “Audrey, Audrey,” He called my name, but I acted deaf.

He grabbed me by my hair and pressed me against the wall. “You had the guts to lose your memory when I'm here suffering? You're not feeling any pain because you can't remember anything. I'll avenge the death of my father on you.” He snapped angrily, tugged at my hair one last time and dropped it after the doctor kept complaining.

I winced in pain, still giving him that look of innocence and confusion. All I could remember was my father being stabbed before darkness evolved me. I had no idea how  his father died too but I didn’t really care.

What bothered me was the fact that Jacob was the new Alpha. I mean, the young man is outrageously irresponsible! 

It took everything in me not to jump down from that bed and slap him severely.

“Who are you?” I asked and he glared at me.

“I am the Alpha of this pack. I took it over from your parents,” He growled. That statement hurt me a bit. “Now, get the fuck up and follow me.” He ordered.

The doctor tried to complain, but he waved her off. I managed to get down from the bed and fell back down. My legs had become weak and wobbly. I touched my neck, feeling the bandage on it. By now, it should have healed.

Determined to obey and achieve my aim, I stood again and followed him. As he led me through the halls, I couldn't help the tears that fell from my eyes. 

Everything had changed about the palace. The once beautiful purple linen in the hallways were now replaced with black linen. Everything was painted almost in black, and I wondered if the whole palace building was mourning someone.

We got to the throne room, and he sat down with his legs crossed. His face held no emotions as he looked at me. “Now that you have lost your memory, I'm going to make you my slave.” He spat and I gasped.

Even though I noticed that he was in pain too, I still resented him. We wouldn't have been here today if my father's so-called beta, his father, hadn't grown greedy enough to want to take over my father’s throne. 

At least I wouldn't have become an orphan just yet.

“You’ll work in this palace as my slave until I no longer find any good use of you!” He snarled spitefully.

I wanted to ask what he meant by that but at the same time couldn’t find the words to. I felt angry, betrayed even especially now as I watched Elora stride over to him, looking all slutty in a lacy red dress.

As soon as she saw me, she smirked and I couldn’t help but let the fresh tear droplets fall freely from my eyes.

.....

From that day, my life became a living hell. I was treated worse than the slaves in my father's palace. Jacob made sure there was blood on me whenever I worked before he would leave.

Morning duties were the worst, and I couldn't count how many strokes of the whip I received daily. He always took the chance of reminding me about my parents every day, and then cursed at them.

He still couldn't respect them, even in death.

Occasionally, I would hide in a corner and cry out in sorrow, but then any time he caught me in the act, he always increased my punishments.

According to him, he was avenging his father's death and I'd say that his father brought everything upon himself. If there is anyone who's supposed to get angry and resent, it's me for losing both parents the same day.

I knew I would avenge the deaths of my parents, I just had to pretend first, draft out everything I needed and attack when  everyone least expects it.

Jacob could enjoy all he wanted right now, but the enjoyment wouldn’t last. I would come back for him and drain out all of his blood until he’s left with nothing but regret and burnt out flesh…

****

When a maid had come that night with a message that the “Alpha” said I should freshen up, wear something nice and come to the throne room, I knew something was off. 

Nevertheless, to avoid punishment, I did as he asked and wore something pleasant. It was old and worn out, but was the only cloth good enough.

As I walked through the halls, I kept thinking about why he wanted me in the throne room. My pace increased with each step as I wanted to know why I was summoned.

When I got there and opened the door, I immediately got attacked by something strong and intense, it bothered me.

In curiosity, I looked up at the people in the room only for my attention to zero on one who looked so huge, he could easily pass as the hulk.

I didn’t really bother about the hulk guy until I noticed something, Jacob was trying to sell me off to him!