Chapter 5

SELENA’S POV

My countenance fell, broken and humiliated. I stood watching him with tears welling up in my eyes. He didn't bulge one bit instead he squared his shoulders proudly and sat on the single sofa beside me.

“You know you don't have to speak low of me all the time. I am poor, yes. I know that but you don't have to rub it on my face all the time”.

“Well, that is what you are and that is exactly what you are”. He snarled, as if dark and shady.

I sulked in the last tears as my chest swelled with anger and frustration. Every single thought and image of him reminds me of Zevran. I hated Zevran with all my heart and right now If I got the chance to hurt him I would gladly do it. I blinked, steadying myself a bit. After a long pause he cleared his throat and continued.

“Your job is simple. Live with me in my room and act as my Luna. And you would help with my daughter's Luna bonding. Everything will be on contract no strings strictly business”. His lips tweaked as he said this. I looked at him closely. It was then I realized his uncanny resemblance with Zevran, my ex. Rude and arrogant, Alpha Cassian is everything Zevran and worse. I flickered.

“I don't even find you attractive in the first place”. I grumbled the words with my face turned to the side. Cassian grabbed the bottle of wine by his side as he turned it into a glass.

“Did you say something?” He questioned, his eyes daring me to say one more word but I didn't.

“I thought so. You will begin your work as soon as possible and you can move your rags tomorrow”. He frowned as he spoke the words to me. He lifted up his glass and clicked it with the air.

“I can't do that. I won't do that. And if you don't mind, I would like to take my leave”. I announced and grabbed my bag to leave. He didn't say a word or stop me until I grabbed the door knob ready to pull.

“You know you need this contract to save your dying aunty. You peasants always ruin opportunities. This is a platter for you and if I were you I would hope on it with both of my hands”. He flashed a scornful and treacherous smile at me. At the mention of my aunty my countenance eased a bit causing me to stop at the door and spun round to face him directly this time.

“How–how did you know about my sick aunty?” It was an honest question that deserved an answer but all I got was a snarling loud laughter that echoed through the walls and pillars of the palace.

“Sorrows you little piss of slime. Everything under the sun in this pack belongs to me and everyone whether human, werewolf or half werewolf just like you are mine. I run this town and you belong to me”. His eyes enlarged like saucers ready to pop out of their sockets. His intense gaze was icy and furious.

My nerves tightened as I balled my fist “you don't own me you hear me”.I screamed at the top of my voice, the echoes slapping back right into my head.

“Well, you have no choice young lady. You are mine and you will do what I want you to do”. He said pointing at me. My chest rose from anger and furry. He got up from his seat, he took sharp authoritative steps towards me closing the distance that once existed between us. He grabbed me by my chin and pinned me to the wall. His sweet smell wafted through my nostrils, a sweet smell of musk and wood. My jaw clenched as I tried to get off his grip but with every move I made he tightened his grip.

“You are hurting me”. I cried out but he didn't let go. As I stared into his eyes the image of him thrusting into that lady came to my mind.

“Leave my mom alone”. The tiny voice came from the inner balcony. Cassian and I looked up to see Sisi standing, her eyes reeled of innocence and empathy. The moment he heard her voice she let go of my throat and whatever plans he had of me suddenly dwindled. Breaking free from the grip I stepped aside.

“Sisi, I asked you to stay in your room didn't I?” He scolded her gently and with that little chance I walked off to the door and grabbed the knob.

“I hate you and I am not going to be your plaything”. I yelled at him and banged the door as I got out. As I ran off the palace the little girl's eyes taunted me with every blink I took. Her innocence was intense and one could see it from just the way she spoke. I ran as fast as my legs could carry me but the moment I saw the guards I stopped to compose myself before they noticed me. I walked fast with every step longer than the first. I could feel my heels hit the back of my head as I walked out in haste without watching my back.

I was out of the yard in no time and straight I boarded a cab home. I had just dropped off from the cab when my phone began to buzz like it was going to blow up. It could only be one person and I was sure my instincts wouldn't disappoint me. I rummaged through the tiny bag and the moment I grabbed the phone and cupped the top edge with my hand to reduce the sun reflection on the screen. I thought it was Eleanor. My heart raced fast and loud so that I could hear the palpitations in my own ears. I took the courage to answer the call.

“Hello Eleanor”. I answered sharply, her voice hoarse and muffled like she had been crying for days.

“Tomorrow is the deadline Selene and it's $100,000”, She broke down in tears, my heart sank like a shipwreck off the coast of Sardinia I was doomed.