Anna's pov
"Miss Anna?" I heard a reprimanding voice interrupt my conversation with the squad member that was also a close friend of my parents.
"Beta," he responded with quivering lips and a bowed neck.
"Is this what you're supposed to be doing, Piercy?"
"N-no, Beta I—"
"—You're dismissed, get going." He hissed in a powerful tone causing Piercy to turn away from me without a final glance.
I sighed, wondering why the Beta was harsh for no reason. I'd always gotten bad vibes from him but as long as we kept a cordial distance from each other like we usually do, I would not mind it. But still, he was my mate's best subordinate, I had to get on with him.
"Beta," I said, and was about to leave when he said, "Stop,"
I sighed and did as he asked.
He then walked over in front of me, as though judging me, but I was totally unhinged by this and simply blinked. "What are you doing?"
"The Alpha has asked you to make preparations to move into the pack house."
My eyes instantly brightened, "So what, I'm gonna be a Luna now?"
After I asked that, I swore that his eyes flashed a deep shade of golden orange. I instantly got a sense that my question was not very welcoming.
Luke's pov
The moment she asked if she was going to be a Luna, my anger slipped and I may have lost control of my wolf for a second. Only a second.
"No, Anna. You're not going to be a Luna yet. Obey your Alpha's command and go to the pack house immediately!"
"It's okay if I don't become a Luna right now, I'll be bound to be anyway." She said to herself thoughtfully before looking up to face me, and as our eyes met, I felt a sense of threat?
Her comically large brown eyes were innocent, the type to tug on your heartstrings and not know it at all. No— It was all a facade. This woman was a god-damned seducer and she was dangerous. Too dangerous if she lingered with the Alpha for long. She had the potential to be the Alpha's most trusted person, and I couldn't let that happen. Not when I was finally having control of the Alpha's palms right in my hands. I needed to do something before she did. Something that would bring her down and let her stay down for a long time.
Anna's pov
With my hands worn out from carrying my things, I dropped my bag In front of my new room and sighed.
"I wish my wolf was so much stronger so I can carry heavier things."
Suddenly, I smelt my mate's delicious scent which instantly lifted my mood.
The moment he appeared in the corner of the room, I ran forward and jumped into his arms.
"Haiden," I whispered, nuzzling my nose into his chest.
We stayed that way for a while before he grabbed my face and pulled me away from his body. "I heard you said you wish you were stronger so you wouldn't need to struggle when lifting things."
"Well… yes."
He walked away from me and grabbed my bag from the floor without a single gasp.
"You shouldn't worry about that. I'll do all the heavy lifting." He gave me a look and I smiled.
He pushed the door open and I skitted over and entered the room that was decorated with a lovely purple color. It was a big room. About the same size as my room back home.
As Haiden looked around the room, I heard him murmur, "Hmm, this room is too small."
I moved over and clung to him, "You think so too right? Ideally, I don't care about the size of the room but I wanna sleep close to you. What if I stay in your room with you?"
Haiden loosened my hands from his arm and sighed, "Don't even dream about it. You're staying here."
I squeezed my lips and folded my arms as I looked at him. Haiden gave me a 'what' glance and I slowly stepped forward and grabbed his hands.
"Haiden," I stared into his eyes intently and I could almost swear that his heart pace increased.
"What-" his tone seemed unarranged and forced, as though he were having a hard time focusing.
"Your Beta… seems really close to you. If one day, you were asked to choose between me and him, who would you choose?" I asked as I felt Luke's presence behind the room. I knew that he was listening.
"You, of course."
I smiled and caressed his arms, "But… why?"
The Beta's presence was gone now, which made me give a victorious smirk.
"Apart from being weak, is there any other reason?"
The moment I heard that, my smirk dropped and I pushed him away with annoyance.
"What? Did I say something wrong?"
I went to sit on my bed and folded my arms while ignoring his glance. "Don't talk to me, Alpha. From now on, I don't know you. We don't know each other."
"Are you mad, Anna?"
"Of course I am!" I blurted as I met his gaze. The moment our eyes met, I knew I was not going to win this battle. I looked away, remembering his softening gaze as he looked at me.
Haiden walked over and crouched in front of me as he grabbed my hands. "I'm sorry about what I said earlier, I should've been more thoughtful."
I swallowed, feeling myself crack. "Do you really mean it?"
"Yes, my love." He cupped my cheek with his large palms and I found myself anticipating his next words. "You're as strong as a puppy."
"You!" I felt my face reddening due to anger and embarrassment.
Haiden on the other hand laughed as he straightened up and started to head for the door.
"I have to work, Anna. I'll come to see you this evening." With that, he walked out the door. I huffed and watched the door close.
My shoulders fell back as I laid on my back on the bed.
"I'll wait for you, Haiden," I said and smiled.
Anna's Pov.It has been three days since the incident about me being poisoned happened. I planned on torturing the two people who confessed but I can't longer find them.They must have been taken away by whoever sent them, whoever sent them must really have a lot of power and the only person I suspect is Helen. She is capable of doing such.I am planning on going to the dungeon tonight to go and see Gwen. I am avoiding Luke at all costs. The Alpha told me not to go and see her but I will have to go and do it.Luke's men are the one guarding the dungeon, the Alpha knows she isn't the one who poisoned me but he shouldn't be that strict with the security.I am dressed already."Where are you going?" Daya asked to see me dressed up when she came inside."I need to ask about some things from Gwen," I informed her."What?" She screamed."Hey, reduce your voice, someone might hear us." I cautioned as she nodded."The Alpha said you must not leave your room at night and you must not leave alo
Damon's Pov.I held her hand as I waited for her to wake up. I bent my head as I rubbed the back of her hand against my forehead."What are you doing here?" I heard that faint voice.She is awake already, I raised up my head immediately as I looked at her pale face. She looked so pale. I pray the outcome doesn't become worse in the Future.Is Gwen really capable of doing this?She dragged her hand from mine, jolting me out of my thoughts."This isn't the time to get angry." I said she rolled her eyes.She wanted to stand up but I stopped her."Stay that way." I said as she sighed."Where are others?" She asked immediately and she noticed there was no one in the room."I sent all of it outside." I informed her."Have you found the person who did this to me?" She queried."I'm sorry to say, but Gwen is in the dungeon currently." I had to tell her and the next thing was that she bursted into laughter."Why did you lock her up? You think she is the one responsible for what happened to me?
Anna's Pov.I woke up with a huge arm around me, it felt so warm as I didn't want to leave."You are awake already." I heard Aiden's voice, I quickly removed his arm and sat up. I looked around and I noticed I was in his room. I remembered going unconscious when he came to me in the rain."What are you doing?" I asked as I eyed him.I can't believe he was going to do this just with the little time I went unconscious. He must really miss me and my body."Cuddling my wife." He said as I scoffed.Cuddling my foot."I never asked for it," I replied to him."Actions speak louder than words." He answered as I was confused by what he meant by that."Your body asked for it." He said, I guess he must have noticed my confused face."Anyways, why did you come to take me from the rain?" She changed the topic."I just felt like it." He replied.I stood up from the bed completely as he stood up also."You didn't come to save me when she was doing all that shit to me." I told him as he scoffed.Seri
Anna's Pov.I woke up in the morning remembering what happened and the way Helen said she is going to punish me today.My eyes must have been really swollen from the way I cried yesterday. I should go and bathe now. I went inside the bathroom and I did the necessary things, Gwen wasn't in the room when I woke up. I guess she must have gone for a morning walk.I was already done bathing and dressing, where are these two? I haven't seen them since this morning!!!It was not long before I heard a knock on the door, I went ahead to open and I saw Mia standing here."Helen sent for you, she's at the front yard." Mia said as she left.I had to go, I already told her I was going to take the punishment.I went out of the room as I followed mia.Helen was already outside as she sat on the chair that was outside, some of the guards that were working the castle were watching.Some omegas carried a table with different bowls on it. I stood at Helen's front as I waited for her tdo something.She
Anna's Pov.I was summoned to the hall by the guards, I wonder what was happening this time around. I hope I haven't been caught.The guard informed me to come with Gwen and Daya also which made me more curious, we went to the hall, and to my utmost surprise, Helen and Mia were there.And two guys were kneeling with Luke at their backs, the two guys looked like someone who was tortured.I looked at the Alpha as he looked curious and sad at the same time."I think we have been caught." Gwen panicked whispering to my ear as we walked towards where they were.Why must this happen now? Even if I was caught, why must they call us this way? We just had fun. I wonder what will be the Alpha's reaction"She is here already, so I am going to explain everything that happened, because she is looking lost now." Helen said immediately she noticed my presence."I went outside with her today in order not to make her get bullied and to not walk alone on the order of the Alpha." She said as I scoffed.
What? Can he hear himself well? I should go out with that Bitch?Go out with her my foot."I'm not going out with her, I will go out with Gwen and Daya." I opposed it."I can't allow that then." He concluded.If I were to go out with the guards I'm very sure I will not enjoy my freedom, I will make sure to avoid passing the place I passed last. I don't want to see my parents head there again.Should I just go out with her and we will just part ways when we get out?"Okay, fine. If she agrees we will go out together." I finally agreed.I need to breastfeed earlier because this castle is suffocating."Find something to do with the rumor, it is affecting my position in the Castle." I warned him."Why should I do it? It is true anyways, she slept in my room." He teased."Can you just do it, you have the power." I begged. I can't believe I am begging him now."Then tell me why you are behaving this way." He asked."Remove my pare..." I wanted to tell him to remove my parents head from the