Happily Never After

Chapter 2

I got up early the next morning and took a relaxing bath. I noticed a fresh bruise on my inner thigh from Roman’s ‘punishment’ yesterday.  But I refused to let the memory come back. After about thirty minutes the bath water began to feel cold, so I reluctantly got out before drying myself off. A soft know on the door startled me and I spun around to see Roman watching me.

He wouldn’t make eye contact with me but rather kept eyeing the bruised and cuts I had from previous ‘punishments’ I pulled the towel around me, feeling a little self-conscious in front of my mate.

              “Alpha said to remind you to meet him in his office at 8am” He mumbled.

I nodded and returned to drying myself. Roman stood in the doorway hesitantly before turning away. I sighed. His cowardness was beginning to really irritate me. My heart however was still in love with him, thanks to the mate bond, and the sight of his sad face caused me to feel sorry for him.

I walked back into our bedroom and found, lying on the bed, a pink floral dress, a pink G-string, and see-through baby-pink lace bra. I scolded the outfit. Was everything about my life controlled for me? Could I not even choose what I wanted to wear? I grudgingly put on the outfit knowing full well if I didn’t I would be reprimanded. The lace of the bra made my boobs itch and I constantly felt like I had a wedgie. The dress I had to admit was very nice. It hugged my upper body well before billowing out over my hips finishing loosely at my thighs. I finished the look with my favourite pair of navy-blue ballet flats. I took a quick glance at myself in the mirror and exhaled noisily before running a brush through my hair.

You can do this. Stand tall. Be proud. No one can hurt you.

              “You’ve got this Katie. Who knows maybe the Moon Goddess will finally smile upon us and set us free?” Vix commented and I smiled at her.

I took off down the corridor and made my way down the grand staircase until I was on the ground floor where the offices were located. I glanced up at the clock on the wall and saw I still have ten minutes, so I slowed my pace. Alpha Rex’s office was at the very end of a long corridor. I had walked down this corridor so many times for many different reasons. Firstly, to be initiated into the pack to other times where Alpha Rex was ‘bored’ and need stress relief. This time I didn’t know what was in store for me. I prayed to the Moon Goddess that I did everything right the first time so that I wasn’t chastised.

Arriving outside his office door, I smoothed out my dress, ran my fingers through my hair and plastered a smile on my face remembering to make sure it didn’t look fake. Pathetic. I could sense from behind the closed door the Alpha was not alone. I gently rapped on the door and waited to be called in.

              “Enter.” A voice sounded from inside.

I cleared my throat and turned the handle before pushing the door open. The Alpha was seated at his desk. He was swivelling from side to side in his chair. Sitting on the other side of the desk to the right was a tall thin older man. His aura made VIx cower in the back of my mind.

              “Ah, there she is.” Alpha Rex stated with a fake smile on his face.  

I quickly closed the door behind me and extended my hand towards the tall gentleman.

              “Hello, I’m Katie Greyson, Beta Roman’s mate.” I imitated Rex’s grin as the gentleman took my hand in his.

              “And your liaison for the up coming ball.” Rex nodded at me and I copied him, nodding enthusiastically. “You just tell her what you want, and she will provide. Nothing is out of the question for the Lycan King and his sons.”

The Lycan King kept a hold of my hand. I was beginning to feel uncomfortable, and I made the mistake of looking at Rex. He just shook his head, so I kept my hand firmly placed in the Kings.

              “You are a very beautiful woman.” The King finally spoke. “Shame you are mated. There is something…” He stared at me intently before smiling shyly and finally letting go of my hand.

Way to make someone feel uncomfortable. I could feel Rex glaring at me, but I refused to look at him. I took a seat on the small sofa that was against the office wall. I needed to calm my rapid heartbeat. The sofa was more of a small day bed. I knew what it was used for, but I pushed the despicable images from my mind and plastered a smile back on my lips.

The King cleared his throat before turning back to Rex. “I will get my Beta to write up my sons’ likes and dislikes for you. I want them well looked after. “

“Of course.” I smiled. “How many sons do you have?” I asked but quickly regretted it thinking it was perhaps to forward.

“I have four sons, but only three will be visiting. My youngest is only 13 and not ready for a mate. He will remain behind with his sister, much to their disappointment.”  He chuckled. Rex and I chuckled politely in return.

“Will you be accompanying the princes?” I asked. I thought it was a genuine question since I would need to know how many to cater for.

“Goodness no. I will be at the next pack arranging a similar event. I’m hoping I will not have to do this for much longer. It is Alex that I want to see mated the most. As soon as he has found her my other sons are on their own.” He stood up and leaned forward towards Rex extending his hand. “I have a good feeling about your pack.” He stated and Rex beamed at him.

“I have high standards in my pack and my members know it. I know your sons won’t be disappointed.” Rex shook the King’s hand.

I stood up bowing slightly as the King approached me. “Lovely to meet you dear Katie. I know we are going to get along very nicely.” He lent forward and kissed my cheek. A hint of pink prickled over my cheeks. “You will have the information you need within the week.” He smiled before exiting out the door and strolling elegantly down the corridor.

I was taken aback by what the King said. I could only assume he meant while I was coordinating the ball and welfare of the princes, that we would get along. Rex slammed the door shut breaking me out of my thoughts.

              “You’re such a slut.” He sneered.

              “Wha..?” I stopped before I said anymore, bowing and looking down at the floor.

              “You’re a slut. But I understand. Whatever you need to get the job done am I right?” I nodded. I didn't want him to get angry. I could feel the heat radiating from him as he approached me. “Sit.” He commanded.

I sat back down on the sofa fearing what was coming next. However, he moved over to his desk and started collecting several folders.

              “These folders have all the information on the unmated she-wolves. I want you to design and send out invites to them. Your second job is to arrange some lovely she-wolves to aid the princes in their manly needs if they fail to find their mates.” He turned around and glared at me. “Do you understand?”

I nodded “Yes. Make and send invites and find three she-wolves willing to do whatever the princes want to them.” I looked up at him. He lent against his desk with an evil grin.

              “No, only two she-wolves to aid the princes. I want Lilly to be responsible for the eldest prince.”

              “But she’s mated to Delta Ron!” I began to protest not considering the consequences.

Rex’s face turned dark. “I don’t want just anybody looking after the future King. I will not have my best girl shaming herself.” Gesturing to me with a flick of his hand. “Therefore, Lilly is the best choice.” He growled.  

I hated how he called me his best girl. His expression relaxed again, and he c****d his head to one side.

              “Open your legs.” His eyes turned dark with lust.

I knew this was coming. I obediently pulled my legs apart and shifted my dress up so that my barely clothed p***y was in full view.

              “That colour of pink suits your little pussy.” He grinned. “No let’s see the bra.”

I pulled down the dress bodice to reveal my scantily clad breasts in the lace bra. Rex moved towards me letting a growl emanate from his throat. His hand moved over my p***y, up my body and over the bra. He paid special attention to my n*****s. They betrayed me by becoming ridged under his icy cold touch. He smirked before closing my legs together.

              “You’re such a good girl for your Alpha.” He purred into my neck. Bile rose in my throat and I forced myself to keep in down. He fiddled with my dress pulling the bodice back over my bra and arranging neatly.

I was a little shocked. Normally my clothes would have been ripped from my body by now. I didn’t say anything taking this small mercy while I could.

              “Now grab those files and get to work before I change my mind.” He said in a husky tone.

I stood up quickly and went to collect the folders on his desk. As I bent over, he slapped my arse making me jump. All I could do was smile and bow slightly before heading towards the door.

              “Oh Katie.” He called out. “For being such a good girl, you’ll get a good f*****g later.” He grinned his evil grin and cackled.

I took off down the hall racing to the nearest bathroom, where I expelled the bile that had been threatening since he called me a slut. How much longer could I do this?