Freya's pain was too much, and it increased with every passing second as she stayed in the same room with Dante. Her heart ached and her soul burned.She thought about telling Dante that she would rather mate with another Alpha than he, but sometimes it was a case of 'better the devil you know – and this particular devil was possibly worse than any other personality she could imagine. Instead of responding to his rudeness, she got herself comfy on the seat, stretching out her back as she spread the tablecloth across her lap. She began to dig into the feast that was placed before her. If she was going to take more insults, it was best to do it with a full stomach. "The ceremony must be done before the end of the next two full moons. Anything after that would require a more complex ritual," Declan answered."Good." Turning to Freya, "as you can see, nothing is on our side. What do you think? Which date should we set?"Shaking her head vigorously, Freya moaned into the food. "This is so
It was clear to Dante by the expression on Freya's face that although she was listening intently, she didn't have a clue where he was going with this. "Of course, I'm going to oppose such madness. Initially, I had considered letting go. But, there's no way I will let my parents and what they fought for be in vain. Not at all. That would be preposterous. The only thing that kept me settled was the fact that I didn't know the identity of who was carrying out such a campaign. It has caused division and mistrust in my pack. I can't even go back to them due to the fear of who wants my head in a hurry more than the other." Freya gave him a helpless shrug. "I'm sorry to hear things are pretty shitty, but I really don't see what I can do – unless you're interested in a useless input, which of course would be for my betterment. There is no way I am relevant in all this.""If a battle which would not only be subjected to two Packs is brewing, a war that challenges my authority, there's no way I
If there was anything as a second and third chance with death, Dante would move Heaven and Earth to bring back his parents. This path was so demanding for him. He was used to being a spoiled child with no responsibilities. Trying to stay relevant and in control, more than he lets people see, was stressful."Everyone will accept that we're true mates if it helps us keep our territory and stops whosoever is planning to take over and remove me as the Alpha of the pack." Unfortunately, not all of them were supportive of an Omega being in their pack but telling her that wouldn't be a wise move.A part of Freya wondered what she was hesitating for. She wanted to get away from the condescending lifestyle of a slave girl, didn't she? Well, here was her chance. But it wasn't as simple as that, was it? No, because her chance came in the form of a big bad Alpha who had a price for his help. Hell, her mortal enemy suddenly wanted to mate her – an alpha wolf – yet he didn't actually care even a tin
Freya made a noise that was something between a sigh and a groan. There were so many issues, so many unanswered questions. However, she supposed that when it came down to it, the question of most importance was: Was she truly prepared to do what it took to remove herself from what people saw her as? Why did she actually care about people's opinions of her? She could disappear or train herself to fight and defend herself whenever the need arises.Returning her gaze to Dante, she sighed again and then nodded.He gave her a crooked smile. "Right decision.""So when do we do this?""Very soon. I have a few things to finalize, so the matter can't wait. I take it you usually go to a club on weekends?"She nodded. "I will go to The Fairy's Way every Friday night as it's the nearest club to my house. It has proven to be peaceful and less crowded.""It's best not to do anything out of the norm for you. Friday night I want you to go to the club as usual. If you can, stay near the bar. At some p
Freya couldn't help that her mouth fell open. She had thought that Ariel with the attitude she put up was all strong and over-spoiled. It turned out that to a certain degree, she was just been manipulated and tasked by her father.Alpha Duke was just ignoring the rumors, blinding himself to them to escape the guilt. In truth, he felt none. He was perfectly content with the idea of handing her over to someone who would beat her, and he wouldn't even be angry with Dante for doing it.Well, at least she had someone looking out for her well-being, even if they were doing it in the wrong way. Freya didn't.Freya began banging on the door, her wolf getting excessively offended. She wanted to be free and scold such a heartless father for his actions. Yes, she wasn't friends with Ariel. But it made her sick in the stomach whenever she witnessed someone as inconsiderate and selfish as Alpha Duke.Before now, the types of Freya weren't allowed to stand before Alpha Duke or talk to him. They wer
Listening to Alpha Duke engage Jake in a serious conversation in which they kept their voices so low that no one heard them, Freya was forced to roll her eyes when she noticed that all eyes were on Jake."What? Haven't seen a handsome man before?" She mumbled to herself.Many females were staring in utter admiration at Jake, clinging to his every word. Even the high and mighty Ariel, for Christ's sake! The males were also staring at him, all pretty pissed with him for his effect on the females. An ordinary human at that.She simply didn't understand how everyone could be so taken in by him. Yes, he was charming, had a warm smile and was very nice to look at, but therewas something very wrong with his recent eyes. There was so much ice there. No matter how wide his smile was, it never reached his eyes. From the second she had met that night, he had rubbed her and her wolf the wrong way, yet no one else seemed to have sensed that...wrongness about him. That wasn't the Jake she fell in
Jake took a step forward until he was a few inches from Freya's face. "Freya Parrish, I will live only to make your life entwined with mine."It took a few seconds for Freya to be able to speak. "You're sick."He jiggled his head. "Maybe I seem that way to you now, but just think, Freya. A year from now, you will want nothing more than to please me in every way I want to be pleased.""Never," she bit out. "Even if you give me the world, I would never do that.""I won't need to force you. You will crave my dominance and my direction. I'm looking forward to you moving into my home. Then we can pick up where we left off.""Sick, delusional and suicidal. That's what you are.""Suicidal?" He sounded amused."I'd kill you before I let you touch me again.""You really would try to, wouldn't you? Even if it meant risking your own life.""If I get married to this new you, I would be practically dead anyway," she spat. "Being some little slave for you wouldn't be a life. I would never put mysel
Knowing that she would never be able to come back here, regardless of what happened, Freya packed a large douchebag complete with clothes, a passport, and a few sentimental objects with the plan that she could stash it in her car ready for Friday night. Unlike the other wolves, she was still new to the speed, strength, and smell thing. And, more than her wolf, she was dependent on training her physical body. Her wolf was dormant in terms of physical contribution.She didn't have a lot of stuff, so it wasn't hard to sift through it and only take the things she really liked or wanted. She already knew that her life would once again be left behind. Her job, the things that she was barely getting to know. It was shattering that her attempt to fix herself once more was going to be a waste. One thing she had learned from being independent was the importance of saving money, so at least she had some to take with her. The problem was getting the douchebag to the car without setting off the p