Semua Bab MATED TO BLOODHOUND: Bab 1 - Bab 4

“Jayden!” My scream tore through the night. I couldn't breathe, couldn't think. The pain was toe-curling, brain-shriveling.“Hold her tight!” Brad echoed, as my arms were fastened to giant chains by six Betas.I never believed my brother-in-law could be capable of such violence against me. But there he was — holding the wooden pot of hot liquid silver, and forcing it down my throat with a spoon, cursing and spitting on me;“That’s what whores deserve!”Misery slurred down my guts, and I found myself caving in as if cut off from the very source of life. It was the silver. Everyone knew that… but no one cared that I was being tortured with the very thing that could kill me.“Please, Jayden! Help me!” I wailed, calling out to my heartthrob. “I am innocent!”He stood there — my mate — rooted to the ground, and gazing blankly with fists tightening, turning white.“It is too late now, cry-baby. His hands are tied,” Brad chuckled, dashing my hopes.“No! Please…” I thrashed against the hold,

“This way…” A tall, robust woman in a flowing oxblood gown led us into a large compound deep inside the orange woods. Courtney had handed us over to her for a briefing.“Welcome to your new home,” she bellowed with no joy, while giving us a tour of the expanse — the garden, waterfall, pool, sculptures… everything screamed of old money — just the way I remembered it.“For now, you two will share a room. Understood?”“Yes, ma'am.”I blinked, but couldn’t object.Sara, of all people, my roommate? God, no.“You will have constant supplies of new clothes, food, and toiletries, as you are honored guests of the Crescent Seat… for now.” Her tone was clinical, her body stiff.“Any questions?”“What is your name?” Sara spoke up.“Margaret. You can call me Maggie. I am the Chief Housekeeper of the Crescent Household. That means you girls are under my charge, as I will be the one assigning duties to you.”“Wonderful! Nice to meet you.” Sara beamed, extending a hand for a handshake.“Spare me the