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-ANNA-

"From now on you'll go by the name Noelle."

At first, I thought it was some nasty joke that he was playing, but as the day passed by, I didn't see it as that anymore. He made my life filled with care and danger, one much more intense than Jake ever did. Teaching me how to walk and how to eat and also reading books to me like I was a little child.

Whenever he did that, I found myself entangled in this thought. What if I were brought up to be a warrior instead of a princess? I mean, I've seen ladies who joined the warriors badge and made countless efforts to fight for their packs. I always wondered how that felt, but now that I was in it, there was no other choice for me than to accept this new fate of mine.

"Noelle!" His deep voice resonated in my ears.

It had been six months since I had been given a chance to live again. A chance to be seen not as Anna, the fat and rusty Luna that had been thrown out by her so-called husband, but as Noelle, who had been saved by the million-year-old demon known to create and destroy peace based on his mood.

He walked into the room, his hair now dreadlocked in such a way that it covered his dark eyes. I could see the red earrings that made his black cargo look so cool. If I didn't know any better, he looked like a model on one of those hot wolves magazines. With the dark-framed eyeglasses and the lens, I just knew he had a hidden agenda.

"You're coming with me."

He grabbed me by the hand, making me walk hand in hand towards the door. Throughout the past six months in his apartment, I had never once seen the sunshine, nor did I recognize how blinding it could be. He had me training while taming me like his own kid for six months with the sole aim of preparing me for the operation.

It wasn't blinding or filled with dangerous scenarios, but I survived. Little did I know that six months with this demon could make my heart ache so bad. It was bad; I could tell from the reaction of my body that I was vulnerable to him, that I would fold with the slightest touch. Confessing wasn't an option, not when I had a mission to take up.

As the door opened up, I closed my eyes so I could adjust to the sunlight. When I finally regained my sight, the image before me made my chest ache. Numerous warriors, all in dark armor, were on either side of the door with their heads bowed down. They had dark crests on their shoulders and spades of red lined up on their pants.

I motioned towards him, a smirk hanging on his lips. Then he grabbed my hand, waving it in the air. "Listen up, soldiers." He held me tight, leading me to the middle of the men. "From today onwards, Noelle here is my mistress."

They all slammed their fists into the grass, creating sounds that synced like drum rolls. Sounds of gallops soon aligned with it, the neighs of a horse coming through. I thought they did it until I saw the black horse that had touches of red in it.

One of the soldiers appeared before us, masks of black and red in his hands. Nick grabbed the black mask, taking off his glasses before putting it on and covering himself up with a dark coat. I gulped down my fears when he handed me the red masks, which matched the red dress I was in.

"No matter what you do in that chamber, do not take off this mask." He said, his voice deep and domineering.

He climbed the horse like it was nothing, and the next minute I was bound by those strong and domineering arms, riding a stallion at an insane speed.

…After hours of intense hurdles and cuddles, the horse finally slowed down in front of the silver-colored walls. I never realized that such changes could be made in a year. The memories of that night still haunt me like it was yesterday.

"Noelle, let me give you a warning before we take on this path before us. Not a single mistake is allowed. A slight mistake and I wouldn't hesitate to end your life." He whispered into my ear.

I had gotten so comfortable with him that I almost forgot our initial agreement. He would help me get revenge if I became his mistress and followed all his orders accordingly. The deal would also be broken if I failed, and he would have no choice but to eliminate me to protect his ego.

The ground shook as the brick wall opened up to reveal my hometown, the Flaming Moon pack. We continued our journey till we got to the Alpha's lair. The one place that held all my memories.

Upon reaching the entrance, my eyes met with a familiar fellow. The charming devil that had stolen my heart to gain power and thrashed me out before I could have a say in it.

"It's an honor to have you over, Alpha Nicky." Jake let out a smile as Nicholas helped me down from his stallion.

When I found Jake's eyes trailing my body, I knew I had indeed undergone a change. No sooner than later, a lady walked towards him, slender but not as sexy as me. I could remember those daring eyes that haunted me and the body that took away my pride and left me with nothing.

"And who do we have here?" Jake disrupted the silence, his eyes glued to my body in a lustful gaze.

"She is my mistress," Nicky said. His hands moved along my waistline before bringing me closer to himself.

"Noelle." I stretched forth my hand.

Linda's initial happiness faded into the heavens. Leaving her all gloomy and broken. She tugged at his trousers, but he didn't flinch, taking my hand and placing a kiss on it.

As much as it was disgusting, I knew I had succeeded in the first phase. A kiss of vengeance was the rite of passage, and he had just given it to me on a silver platter.