Chapter 5

RAYEL

Why this test, Goddess? 

Why are you doing this to me?

The presence of Elara in my home is bringing nothing but pain to my heart.

I find it hard to concentrate, knowing that the one the goddess has made my mate is in my home. She's also the one my Luna has chosen to be her breeder.

Why this cruelty?

Whenever I lay my eyes on Elara, I end up fantasizing about holding her in my arms. She's always on my mind and I hate it! 

With the promise I made to the goddess, my behavior towards Elara changed from Day one. When she approached me for heaven knows what, I managed to control myself, shoving her aside like a nobody. 

But when I left, I felt nothing but guilt in my heart. My wolf tried to persuade me to see and talk to her. But I refused.

"I can't allow the goddess to win. She's being cruel to my Luna for being barren. This is nothing but a test to prove my love for Hazel, " I told my wolf, depriving his desire for Elara.

But the more I struggled with this issue, the more my love for Elara increased.

Anywhere we find ourselves alone, and I think of the fact that she's my mate, I won't hesitate to vent my anger out on Elara, ignoring the pains welling in her eyes.

The more I did this, the more my love grew. And the more my love grew for her, the more fury I poured on Elara.

One afternoon, she was roaming around the mansion, asking my maids some questions.

Just as my maids were assigned, they said nothing to her. Their silence ate her up at once. I could tell from her sad expression, as she walked away hurt.

I wanted to feel pleased, but my feelings wouldn't let me. Instead, I found myself following Elara about secretly, until we ended up bumping into each other.

I purposely did it.

Her face came flushing red, trying not to maintain eye contact with me.

"I'm sorry," She apologized, keeping her head down.

The fragrance coming from her body almost took control of my heart. Her hair flowed down to her back, and her body... She's so beautiful. 

Damn it! What am I saying? 

"Alpha, I..."

Before she could utter a word, I grabbed Elara by the arms, pinning her against the wall, roughly. 

Her eyes came large in fear, staring right at me.

"I've told you before and I'll still repeat myself, Elara. Don't talk to me. You are just a stranger here, nobody! Stop acting like you belong here! " I groaned at her. 

She felt scared, trying not to look into my eyes.

"I know this isn't my place. All I want is an answer to my question. I want to know why I'm here." She managed to voice out, terrified to look at me. 

The fear all over her weakened my heart, and I had to let go at once. She drew herself to a corner, trembling.

"I just want to go home. Why won't anyone tell me where I am? " She asked, wrapping her arms across her chest.

Looking at her, I realized she was not aware of the fact that she was my mate. Elara is just an innocent lady sold to me as mine and Hazel's breeder.

She's clueless about what is happening.

But I have no intention of telling her anything. Hazel needs her and I can't allow her to leave after spending a lot on her.

She belongs here.

Ignoring her question, I walked away, leaving Elara alone. I don't know if it's me but I swore I heard her crying from behind.

Why is this happening to me?

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The D-day finally came. 

Yes, the day I'll have to mate with Elara to bear my heir.

Towards the night, Hazel had planned to decorate a room specially for this, but Boris found it unnecessary. 

"If Elara asks why you have made such an arrangement, what will you say, Luna?" He asked Hazel.

As jovial as always, Hazel answered, " I'll tell her the reason and let her know her role in this mansion."

"And what if she refuses to do so? " Boris asked. 

"You worry too much Beta. Elara has no choice but to do it. I have been taking care of her, especially for this day. She has to obey my word," Hazel responded to Boris. 

All these they were talking about, forgetting that I was present.

All that Hazel is thinking about is how to get the plan between Elara and me successful.

If only she knew the struggles I was facing.

Feeling frustrated, I excused myself and went into my study room to drink.

I needed to clear my mind and accept my fate.

"I can't turn back now. It's now or never, " I said, gulping now more drinks. 

I drank to the point of getting almost high, but a bit of my sense was still intact.

Where I sat drinking, Boris showed up to tell me that it was time to carry out the plan.

"Elara is in the room, " He notified me.

Feeling drunk, I carefully got to my feet but staggered back in my seat. 

Boris had no choice but to direct me to the room.

"Pull yourself together, Alpha. It will all be over, "he assured me.

All I could do was laugh, pushing him aside, saying, "Don't take me as a weak man, Boris. I can handle this without your help."

Staggering, I got to the room prepared by Hazel, opened it, and found Elara inside. She was standing at the window, staring at the sky when I came in, gaining her attention. 

Her eyes widened on seeing me. 

"Alpha?" She called.

My heart was immediately swept upon seeing the night robe she had on. Elara looked so beautiful that I couldn't help myself.

I stepped into the room, staggering towards her, but lost my balance, almost falling.

"Be careful," Elara warned, taking hold of me quickly. 

I looked into her eyes as she carefully placed me down on the bed, saying, "I'll get Beta Boris to come and help you."

Her beauty captivated me, causing my heart to beat for her. I can feel that connection again. 

The moment Elara tried to make her move, I held her back, pulling her right on me. 

She gasped, staring at me. 

"Alpha, " She uttered softly.

"You're so beautiful," I confessed.

She came all silent, gazing at me in astonishment.

Tempted by her beauty, I pulled her in, brushing my lips against hers with a kiss. 

And just like that, Elara was under my control.

I carefully guided her into bed, dropping my whole body on her.

My love increased with every kiss and touch I made on her. My desire burnt intensively, yearning to feel every part of her body.

I can't help it. I love Elara.