The Cursed Alpha's Mate

Kristen's Pov Once a werewolf comes of age, they can participate in a ritual that points to their fated mate... My life had been nothing but hell. But everything was about to change today... Or so I thought. Little did I know that today marks the day I left hell and entered purgatory. Today was supposed to be a memorial day for me. I will be bonded to my fated mate. And with that, I can finally be free from the pack. My name is Kristen, I am the only child to A powerful Alpha. You'd think I'd live like a princess, that wasn't the case... My Father - Alpha Bartlomeo was a vicious Alpha. He hated me for not being a man. A cursed child he calls me. Why? Because my mother died giving birth to me. I woke up in my dungeon. Yes, I mostly spend my life in a dungeon. Basically everything I do is a crime to my father. "Today's the day." I said with a wide grin. I got up from bed and dressed up. As if on cue, the guard opened my cell. "Kristen, the Alpha has summoned you." I knew it had something to do with the mating ceremony. I followed the guard to my father's chambers. My father has an average build, but the battle scars all over his open chest shows the experience and fights he has gone through to become the man he was today. "Fath-Alpha Bartlomeo," I bowed. "You said you wanted to see me?" "Are you ready to depart?" He was straight to the point, his voice was as cold as ever. With that, we left for the venue. So many Alphas were present there. The mating ceremony was superceded by the council of Elders - The oldest wolves ever known. The reason didn't matter, but no act of hostility was allowed during the ceremony. The Oracle orb sat in front of their desk. Two lines were formed separating the men and women. "Place your hand on the orb and it will reveal who your fated mate is." I did as the elder said and the orb glowed a bright purple light. Everyone present had their jaws dropped. Whispers could be heard from every corner. Even the Elders were astounded. "The last time the orb glowed this color was 7 centuries ago." One of the Elder said. "You are the reincarnation of the first Luna. And your mate will be Alpha Adacus, the descendant of the first Alpha." "What!" My father roared. "You expect me to give this child away to that man?" Alpha Adacus was not present during the ceremony. It was understandable as my father and Adacus were arch-nemesis. They have been involved in countless battles, basically they hate each other's guts. And now, I'm supposed to be mated to him. "Come, we're leaving." My father pulled me away to the car and we headed back home. The moment we got back home... Whack! My father's hand flashed beforemy eyes, it's destination was my cheeks. He slapped me with such a force that I was sent crashing into the wall. "Kneel." I've heard him give me this command so many times that my body acted on its on. I was down on my knees, tears gushing through my eyes. "Once again, you must disgrace me!" "Fathe-" "You do not get to speak unless you're told to, child." My lips were sealed in terror. "What would people say? That the great Alpha Bartlomeo gave his only child away to his rival because he was weak!" That night, I received a beating unlike any before. I dried my tears awake the entire night. I cursed my fate. Why me? Why am I so unfortunate? The Next Day... I was once again summoned by my Father. When I arrived at his chambers, he was with a guest - Elder Code. "Kristen... You must not shun away from your destiny." He came with a warning. "Those who console the oracle orb to find their fated mate must follow through with the bond or there would be severe consequences." My father looked like a beast. I was a few steps away but I could still hear the grinding of his teeth. Elder Code turned to my father. "Bartlomeo boy, I'm sure you're aware of these consequences. I am sorry, but if you want to keep your pack alive, Kristen must bond with Adacus." "..." Elder Code walked up to me. "If you reject your fated mate, your pack and family will perish. I mean that literally. The oracle orb is a sacred artifact shaped by the First Luna. Why must I bond with a man that is seen as being more ruthless than my father? I wanted to shout from the bottom of my chest. But I knew things wouldn't end well. "From today hence forth, you belong to Alpha Adacus." His last words before he left lingered in my head. The elder left the room leaving me alone with my father. His gaze made me feel like my skin could peal away. "Pathetic child. I am forced to live with this humiliation for the rest of my life, it wasn't enough that you killed my beloved. You have done nothing prosperous for the pack. You know what? I'm glad I'll be rid of you." My already shattered heart was trampled and spat on. My own father doesn't want me. I'm bonded to a wicked Alpha. My pack hates me. Nothing is right with my life. "I should just die." I muttered silently. "That would solve all our problems." Father replied. He turned to the guards. "Lock her up. I don't want to spend another second in her presence." And just like that, I was dragged back into my prison cell.