Rhianna's POV
"Hit her. Come on, Louisa. Break her jaw."Oh hell. Not again, I thought with a frown."She needs to know where her place is. Do it.""Bitches," Nia, my wolf, said. I sighed as I looked at the crowd around me, their faces vile. They were all angry for what I -- no, what Nia did."Show her she can't mess with a Beta's daughter. How dare she? This orphaned, weak bitch whose wolf is the size of a puppy... and she dares touch you. We should not let her get away with this."More voices urging Louisa to put me in my place. More cruel jeers.I had never done anything to warrent this kind of hatred from them, but they derived their daily dose of happiness from hurting me, mocking me. They were pure sadists, these wolves who thought they walked on water, while I walked on mud."I didn't mean-" I started and stopped when a growl stopped me. I knew it was not going to help me in anyway.I looked up to see Louisa glaring at me, covered in pancake batter from head to toe. I wanted to laugh, but I didn't. I have already caused enough problems for myself today."Nia, you idiot. What did you do?" I shouted at my wolf. "You should control yourself.""What she deserves. She is such an asshole, and I can't take her. I want to break that ugly face of hers," my Omega wolf snarled. She didn't appreciate me calling her an idiot. For someone so weak, she acted like she was the descendent of the moon goddess or something.The crowd was cheering Louisa on. Even if she decided to forgive me for this --which she wouldn't, these bloodhounds wouldn't let her walk away.That broken jaw was confirmed. I gritted my teeth, frustrated with Nia. She had a temper, and I was the one always paying the price of her temper."So worth it," Nia growled, shaking her head, looking fierce. "The bitch deserves more."I didn't know why they get satisfaction from hurting me every day. They were all psychopaths, that was what they were. A bunch of bloodthirsty psychopaths.I closed my eyes and waited. I had suffered in silence for a long time, and after everything that happened, nothing phased me anymore.An Orphan who didn't have anyone. An Omega with the weakest wolf. I was the perfect target."I am not weak."Not in spirit. She was fierce, wild. I wondered why she had such fierceness when she was so small. Physically my wolf was weaker, smaller than a normal Omega wolf, and it took me days to heal. Even a small knife cut would take at least a day.A broken jaw will take at least a week to heal. Shit. I winced. It was all because Nia couldn't be an obedient wolf.Before she came, I was only occasionally mocked and bullied. But after she came, later than everyone's wolf, she only made more trouble for me.She got angry too easily and sometimes she retaliated, which, in turn, made the others punch me more. It was a big cycle. Not over.I felt the first punch and my neck cricked to the side. The sound of Louise's fist against my jaw was so loud. Everyone heard it and cheered louder."Wh*re. How dare you throw the batter at me? You weak, f*cking-""I didn't. My wolf doesn't like it when you call her names. So she did.""Oh, for a f*cking runt, your wolf sure has some attitude. And you will get a punch every time for the Wolf's action. Don't you wish you had never gotten that pathetic, weak wolf? She only brings you more trouble."Nia snarled. "Let me rip that bitch's eyes out of their sockets.""Please, Nia, not now. Just stop." I sighed. I loved how fierce she was, but I was alone here... no one was here to stand up for me."Do you also think you would be better off without me? Do you wish I hadn't come?" She sounded sad and broken.I had never seen her look like that. She was always fierce and feisty and I was proud that she was mine."Nia is amazing and I will never wish her away. She isn't pathetic. You are the pathetic one," I said and winced. Yeah. I had gone and done it. And that would get me a broken arm or something. I sighed.Nia smiled, though. "Thanks for that. I don't know why I am not like other wolves, and I am sorry."She was shorter, more the size of a dog than a wolf. She was also slower and her senses weren't as developed as other wolves. Even other Omega wolves were bigger than her."What did you call me?" Louisa snarled as her eyes flashed in anger. She wanted to kill me right now, and she would have...If a voice hadn't stopped her."What do you think you are doing? If you touch her one more time, you won't have your hand." A dark voice said. I looked up to see a handsome man. He was dark and dangerous, and my body flushed to his nearness.What was this feeling inside me? Why was it so hot in here? Why were my panties so wet?Nia looked up, her blue eyes shining. She trembled inside me."Because you are aroused," Nia said."Why? I have never felt like this before." I was twenty, and had not even kissed once. Not because I didn't want to, but because no one in the pack wanted to."Because he is our MATE.""Mate?" I blinked, confused. "How can he be our mate? He looks powerful and like an important person."Nia just chuckled, looking excited and amused."Alpha King Theodore." They all bowed and Louise took a quick step back from me. "Why are you defending a weakly Omega?""Because Louisa...she is my mate."Nobody could talk after that. The silence was intense. Everyone took a step back, suddenly afraid. Their eyes met mine, wide and fearful and I saw how it could be, if he actually chose me, but I knew... he wouldn't.An omega for a king? No way in hell. He would reject me as soon as this was over."And if any of you ever touch her again, you will have to answer to me. Now, apologize to her, Louisa.""I won't apologize to a runt," Louisa said. She almost stomped."If you don't... you will regret it. Apologize to her.""It is alright," I whispered."No, it is NOT alright, Rhia. You are the reason why they do this to you. You don't defend yourself. You let them do whatever because you are a coward." My wolf was irritated with me."I am not a coward. I am just practical. I know how it is and I accept it."She growled and shook her head. "I don't.""No it is not. What is your name?" he asked in a gentle voice."Rhianna.""Louisa, apologize to Rhianna NOW." I was sure he was using his Alpha voice. The sound was powerful.Louisa growled and then snapped her mouth shut when the Alpha King growled louder."I- sorry."That was how I met my mate. Alpha King Theodore. I expected him to reject me, to belittle me like everyone else did, but he swept me off my feet and carried me away to a castle in his car."Don't you want to reject me?" I had asked when we reached the castle."Why would I do that? This is your castle now. You are the Queen."My room in the castle was big, filled with everything I would ever need. My mate was sexy. Every girl wanted the Alpha King and his attention, but I was the one who got it. I was his mate.He was mine.I was the happiest wolf in the whole world. He was kind. He was loving. He gave me everything, he gave me things I didn't even ask for.... but one day, I realized the things he gave me were only to keep me in the dark. That he was NOT the man I believed he was.And the big dream I had built in my head collapsed right over me. I was buried under it, under the rubble, and dirt.I couldn't even run.+++Rhianna's POV(Two and half years later)"Hey Anne, stay with Peyton," I said to my daughter's caretaker, and also my only friend, as I dropped off my daughter at a small playschool within the castle grounds. "I am going to surprise Theo."I was so happy, I am already bouncing. "Of course, enjoy your time with the Alpha King," she winked as she started to grab toys out of the boxes. "Peyton and I will have a good time, won't we Peyton?"My two years old daughter giggled and waved at me. She was precious, she was amazing. She was the proof of our love. Mine and Theo's. I was so proud that we created this amazing being. I usually hate to be away from her, but today I wanted to be alone with Theodore --just him and me and the amazing dress I bought for this occasion-- and I knew Anne would never let anything happen to Peyton. Anne loved Peyton just as I did. It was my mate's birthday and I wanted to surprise him with the cake I made, and more. I wanted to make love to him. I had lie
Rhianna's POV(Two weeks later)"F*ck. So tight, my Queen. You are beautiful." Helpless tears streamed down my face. I was angry at myself. Disgusted with myself. My body felt like it was ripping apart from the inside out. I hate you, moon goddess, for doing this to me. Even after everything, his touch still brought tingles, and I hated it. I wish the fucking mate bond would just break. I had said the words so many time, inside, but before he accepted and before the mark was broken, we would still be connected by the fucking mate bond. I hated it.Once upon a time, I believed it to be the best blessing a girl like I could have asked for. Now I realized it was only a curse. "Nia..."She hadn't been talking with me for a week, and I was so scared. I wondered if Theo's betrayal had broken her completely. My poor wolf. She was the one who suffered more. Little by little, the pieces of me I had built were broken once again, and this time, my mate was the one who did it to me. Slowly
Rhianna's POVIt wasn't like I wanted to bump into him or anything. I always hated being so close to the twins. They brought some kind of feelings in me that I didn't very much like.They were like danger lights, and I wanted to stay far, far away. I looked up into Forrest's bright green eyes. They glowed. So bright. He was handsome. No, women would call him hot as hell. He was also a Playboy and a devil. Hell. All the three brothers were handsome, even though they were all a*sholes."You weren't looking either," I snapped at him, suddenly angry with him, with everything and everyone in the world.What the hell did I do to be cursed like this? For the infinite times, I wished I had my parents, I wished they hadn't died. He growled under his breath and glared down at me. He was shocked, and angry. Of course. I was shocked too when those words left my lips. Usually Nia was the one who did things like this. But now here I was, staring into the eyes of the man who was called The devi
Rhianna's POVI AM F*CKED. I was screaming inside my head at myself. It was Nia. My wolf was a bad influence. She was the one who corrupted me. I kicked the floor in anger and hissed when I accidentally hit the leg of Peyton's crib. "You still haven't opened the door, Adams." H sounded more than just irritated. "What is wrong with you? Just open the damn door." Anne gulped and walked to the door. "If I die today, take care of Peyton for me, Anne?" I mind-linkd her and she rolled her eyes as if to say I was being dramatic. "I am sure he doesn't want to kill you. Just open the door," Anne replied. From the sound of a boot kicking against the door, I was sure he was going to do as he promised. Kicking the door down. This guy was f*cking insane. This whole family was insane. It was my bad luck that I was saddled with the King of assholes, my freaking mate. Moon Goddess was an idiot. Sorry, but we both know it is the truth, goddess. Anne's eyes widened as I thrust Peyton to her. Sh
Rhianna's POV "Why are you suddenly apologizing to me?" I was really curious to know what changed all of a sudden. Did they know about Theo and me? "I mean, why now after all these years?" He didn't answer. He just stalked the entire length of the room like a caged animal and grunted and growled. Of course, why would he answer to some lowly Omega? Huh?I gritted my teeth and shrugged."Because..." Fabian tried, but he had no excuse, as well. "Of course, it is not new to me. I mean, I have been here for what... two years and you guys barely even look at me or talk to me. When you talk, it is only to snap at me about some mistake I do, and I do a lot of mistakes, don't I?""Adams... it is not-" Fabian once again trailed off as he met his brother's eyes with desperation. Forrest was still stalking back and forth. He shook his head and let out a low growl. "I know you don't consider me your equal. Of course, I am some lowly Omega who came out of nowhere into your home. You also don't
Rhianna's POV "Are they telling me the truth? Can I trust them? What do you think, Nia?" Shit. I almost forgot she wasn't here anymore. I miss Nia right now more so than before. She would know what to say to me, say to them. She would help me find out if they were really telling me the truth. "Yes. Forrest is right. We will stay until you trust us enough to say what is really wrong. Rhianna... Deep in our hearts, we knew something was wrong and that you were hurting. We came back from Venice when we-" Fabian stopped again, and gave me a conflicted look. My heart... it didn't feel so painful anymore, and I didn't feel so lonely. They came for me? But how? Why would they do it for someone they barely knew? "What do you mean? Did you come from Venice for me? Why?" It made me even more befuddled... to learn more about them. "Just..." Fabian trailed off, looking uncomfortable. I could see that he wanted to say so much, but he was hesitating. Maybe he didn't know whether to trust me
Rhianna's POV "I don't enjoy hurting you, Rhianna. You just have to learn your place." I snarled and pushed him away from me. Just his closeness felt like a vile mark on my skin, burning me from within. Touches disgusted me, touches that had once been my reprieve. My mate stumbled back and fell. "NO." An ugly look twisted his face. I could see his anger. He wanted to bury me in his wrath for doing this to him, but... he wouldn't. He didn't want to kill me yet. But I did not understand what exactly he wanted from me. He growled as he stood up, his body covered with fur, his eyes glowing red from his rage. I ran to the door, but before I could open the door, he grabbed me by the back of my dress and pulled me forward before throwing me on the floor. "I told you that you have to learn your place with me. I don't feel happy about your transgressions, Rhianna. You are being an absolute brat." His voice was condescending. He talked with me like I was a five-years-old screaming for ch
Rhianna's POV "I would rather you kill me than f*ck me. Because... when you touch me, I feel like I am dying slowly. I will choose to die instantly, then," I said without backing off. He snarled at me, his eyes flashing murderously and punched the wall. I didn't even flinch away from him. I just stood there, my eyes cold, unwavering. I was even surprised at myself right now. Nia would have appreciated this, appreciated what I was doing now. The last two weeks had finally caught up to me. I had done everything he asked, I had f*cked him because I was so scared... and I was DONE. He looked at me like I had lost my mind and gone completely crazy. Maybe I had, because this wasn't like myself, this was strange. I wasn't this woman. I had never talked back at anyone, let alone my strong, powerful mate. He was the king. If he wanted, he could do everything he had promised to do, but... "Peyton. What about Peyton? You will die and leave her? How can you-" He suddenly looked almost scar