03|| Oh no...

Three years later..

Standmoon pack. That's the name of the pack I have been in for the past three years. Since the day they forcefully brought me to their park I have been tied here. I tried on so many occasions to run away but I ended up getting double beating a day instead. And now, I have given up. Whatever way my destiny is, I'll go.

For three years I was locked in a dark rusty cell, eating dry bread and drinking bland soup. For three years I get beaten everyday, torture. Out of those days, I never for once begged, I never pleaded for mercy. I'd rather die than do that. I won't give them the satisfaction they want. But one thing I regretted the most is running away. I wished I had a family who could look for me, I got nothing. I regretted running away from my mate. All because of my fears I ended up here. Hence why I decided to hide my fears from anyone.

I lie down, panting my air on the cold floor, my body sore from punishment and multiple beating, my lip is dried and cracked. I breathe hard. My eyes closing and opening, I refuse to sleep. I can sleep only when no one is here. 

A girl who was my cell mate was raped when she fell asleep, since then, I decided to keep my eyes opened whenever they're here. 

My legs and hands are tied to a chain, everyday I get punished by the Alpha. This is not my first or hundredth time, I'm so used to it. After all, I'm just a hopeless rouge in their pack.

When they're finally done with their beating, I fell to the ground with a tired grunt. If I ever get out of there, I'm coming back here to get them all killed. And I swear. They left. I let the darkness surround me. Unconsciousness claiming me. 

I woke up with voices in the cell, I slept so deep that I didn't hear when they walked in. I force my eyes open. Now is not the time to sleep but I craved some. Will I ever get out of here? That question is unanswered for years. I hope I'll, I need to survive.

I'm thirsty, I need water. I licked my lips to salivate them but they only got aggravated. My sense is messing with me.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk. Only if you had accepted my offer, you enjoy the comfort of my bed by now." A voice said in front of me, the Alpha's. 

Over my dead body will I become his Mistress, he disgust me. I would rather be here. I'm not giving up. I refuse to give him an answer let alone look at him. I know this angers him. 

I lick my lips again.

"Thirsty sweetheart?" He asked, placing a bottle of water in front of me, he squatted down to my level with a smirk on his ugly face. "Here Princess," 

I know by now nothing comes for free, only for him to torture me. But I needed water so badly, yet I won't give him what he wants.

"You disgust me, you ugly monster." I said.

His smirk only grew wider, I'm so pissed. This guy brings out the worst in me. Can't I just give up? Sigh. I decided not to notice his presence anymore. 

And it annoyed him, he grabs my hair from the back in his hands. "You're in no position to talk, you know that, don't you?" 

I don't think he's waiting for a response, either way, I won't answer. He should just leave me the hell alone. The thought of me being helpless excited him. He opens the cap, bringing the bottle of water to my lips, urging me to drink.

I am so thirsty I can't deny it. I drank a gulp, looking at him to see if he wasn't going to remove the bottle. When he didn't, I glup another, and another, until I was satisfied. 

He chuckled, getting up. He thinks he has broken me? As if, I'm much stronger than he thinks I am. 

He walks to the front of the room, towards the door. Then he stopped, "50 lashes more," he told the guards.

What the actual fuck?

**

I wake up from water pouring down on me. I blink multiple times, I looked up to see the source of the water. It was the guard. Sigh.

They began to unchain me, dragging me out of the room. I wonder where I am going. They stopped in front of a big door. "The Alpha wants you inside," the guard said before going. What does he want now?

**

The Alpha is stealing glances at me, lust in his eyes. I dragged my short gown down, I refused to be his dinner. Stupid man. 

He sat down in his seat, I wondered who was waiting and who he gave me a maid's clothes to wear. The last time I checked, he had lots of them. Can't he use one of them? This guy had a huge problem. 

"When the guests arrive, you're serving them food and drinks. Understood?" 

I rolled my eyes, "whatever guy," I responded. Not in the mood for arguments. 

"Care to repeat?" He asked.

I cleared my throat, standing up straight. " Yes, Alpha. I mean." 

"Good. Now come here," he moves his hand forward in front of me.

"To where?" I asked, seriously dumbfounded. He gave me a death glare, my legs started moving on their own. 

He pulled me on his lap. I gasp. He smirks. Before I could form a response, he crashed his lips on mine forcefully. Yuck! He stole my first kiss. I can't cry in front of him. Also, as I was about to react, he pulled away.

That's when we notice another presence in the room. I stood up from his lap, using the back of my hand to clean my mouth. He smirks. 

"Welcome, Alpha Jordan." He said.

"Hey, Alpha Mark. How's business going?" Jordan said.

I pursued it. Alpha? Jordan? The voice? The smell? It all comes crashing down. Oh no, it can't be. I started moving back, it definitely can't be. Tears begin to gather in my eyes. 

I could not look up, I couldn't bring myself to look at my mate. Yes,my mate. My wolf jumped happily, wanting to go meet her mate. I pushed her at the back of my mind.

He saw me kissing another guy, he's meant to be the first to kiss me, not another. Oh no! He'll think I cheated. The urge to cry came in full force. But when I swallow it, I hear my name.

"Should I tell you what you're meant to do?" Mark said, surprisingly I just got his name for the first time.

I carried a tray of drinks to them. I was looking down cause I couldn't look at my mate. I never got his name before, Jordan. Nice name. I smile inwardly, but my smile vanishes when I realize the situation I am in now. I groan.

I was lost in my thoughts when I suddenly crashed into someone, the tray falling from my hand and the drinks spilling on the floor. I'm getting beaten for this later. Sigh. I looked up to the person I hit and my eyes landed on a set of brown eyes. 

'Mine.' My wolf said. 

'We betrayed him,' I reminded her.

'Na, you did.' She said,

"I'm so sorry," I apologize. I bring my left hand to his chest, trying to clean the red wine that poured on him. When I saw that I was only spreading the stain more. I panic. "I'm so, so sorry."

"Leave it." He said.

"I'm so sorry, sir, so sorry." I really don't want to get on the bad side of anyone. This Alpha can throw me in a cell, mate or not. I'm so tired of more problems.

He pushes my hand away, "I said leave it."

I gulped, moving back. "I'm sorry," I whisper once more. Hurt evidence in my eyes.

"What the fuck, Colin." Mark said.

My panic rises further. 

"Alpha... please pard—" 

Alpha Jordan raises his hand forward to stop Mark. His cold gaze is still on me. He stepped to the side before walking off, leaving the park. Leaving me. Tears wells in my eyes. 

Mark stomped forward, grabbing me by my arm, towards the cell. I know better not to beg him. I can't and won't. 

He pushes me inside, looking at me with hate. "Beat her till she bleeds red." He told the guard.

I sigh.