Slave to the Triplet Lycan Alphas

A new beginning?

The floors shouldn't have been this hard to scrub, I'd scrubbed floors for fifteen years of my life.

But I was introduced to a different life, this same room had been my redemption, my safe haven and now, one month after my mate betrayed me, I'm crouched down, scrubbing it.

My back ached and I was beginning to lose the hope I was clinging to furiously.

I have no money, no wolf and no mate that might come save me.

What's worst about these past month was how often they had s*x while knowing the pain it brought me.

Kieran had handed Laura one more weapon to punish me with.

When I finished cleaning the room, I was headed to her new special room to clean that as well when I noticed the Pack heading to the gathering area.

This isn't my Pack anymore, I shouldn't be getting involved in their dealings, but I was curious.

And the energy around them suggests this was something important.

So I joined the crowd from a distance to find out what was happening.

And hear it I did.

“It is with great pride and happiness that I announce to you all,” Alpha Kieran yelled, “that your Luna is pregnant!”

There was a pause, just one breath taken by everyone and then an uproar.

Cheers, excitement and claps all in celebration of Laura's success.

What I couldn't do, she just did in a month without stress.

Their words echoed it, glances were coming my way, making my heart skip in fear.

I should be happy, he's finally getting a successor to his throne but her eyes suddenly caught mine and she gave me a wicked smirk.

It was like a lid had been placed over my coffin.

She was their Luna in name and in act, and I was the unwanted mate who made her husband's eyes wander.

I'm now the third wheel in my own relationship.

Because Kieran didn't stop trying to sleep with me and every time I refused, he'd throw a tantrum.

Soon, she'll convince him to kill me, I could feel the noise tightening around my neck.

So as the Pack praised her, I ran off.

If anyone sees me crying, they'll probably kill me thinking my jealousy will make me hurt their pregnant Luna.

Back in the new room, I bent down at my bed.

I'd been stashing knives under my bed, preparing for the worst.

Today is said worst day and I have to take my chances with the rogues in the forest rather than staying here.

My hand was grabbing the bag when the door was pushed open.

"Eleanor," Kieran barked as he walked in, "you weren't at the Pack gathering?"

"I.. I was there Alpha," I bowed my head, "congratulations."

The word tasted like chalk in my mouth.

"That could have been you, you know? Your womb could have been cured if you allowed me to —"

"What do you want, Kieran?" I snapped, irritation clawing at my throat.

Every night I fantasised about rejecting him and watching him writhe in pain.

Unfortunately, I have to stand here and watch him try to manipulate me every chance he gets.

"The Royal Pack. There's an Alpha convention. You need to come with us."

"What on earth for?"

"Laura is pregnant and I trust you to take care of her. This isn't up for negotiation."

"I never knew you could be this cruel, Kieran. You've attended these conventions with me on your arm and now you want me to go as your Luna's maid?!"

"I don't care what your feelings are, so suck it up. We're leaving in thirty minutes."

He left and I turned around to look at the bag hiding under my bed.

I guess my escape will have to wait till next week.

***

The journey to the Royal Pack took the rest of the day.

The old me would have been crying all through it but I'm all out of tears.

Now I just follow orders.

The second the car stopped, I got out immediately.

I felt like all my energy had been sapped out of my body and I was working on autopilot.

Plus the car wasn't spacious enough and I had to squeeze in between three warriors at the back.

I was trying to stretch when Laura screamed my name.

“Come here right now!”

My cheeks flamed red as several eyes lifted to me.

Murmurs started as people connected the dots.

I rushed to her and carried her bag, then she made me massage her feet.

“You've never been pregnant,” she hissed, “so of course you don't understand the pains we go through.”

Her words sliced deep but I kept my head down and ignored all the whispers.

“Ouch!” Laura shouted, hitting my head, “Do you want to break my bones? I asked for a massage not a chiropractor!”

“Sorry,” I apologised quickly and pulled back.

“Let's go,” Kieran said, “Our rooms are ready.”

I moved aside for him to get his… woman and I shut the door and followed them, grabbing some of our bags.

With all the eyes on me, I wished the ground could swallow me.

“Isn't she his mate?” Someone asked loud enough that it wasn't about gossip anymore.

They didn't care if I heard or not.

“Yeah, last I checked.. She's their slave now?”

“What did you expect? That a wolfless nobody will remain a Luna?” Another Luna scoffed.

“He was probably just enjoying the feeling of mate bond s*x. You know there's no feeling better than that,” her mate chuckled and the rest joined them.

“It's good that he finally stopped playing around and took his role as Alpha seriously.”

The second we got into the room, I went to prepare hot water for her bath only to discover the water heater didn't work in this room.

I ran out instantly, heading to the Royal Kitchen.

The second the door was opened, I gasped in shock.

People were everywhere.

Pans and pot covers clanged, meat sizzled and a large woman with strong muscles yelled out orders from the centre where a large oven was cooking several big dishes.

"You!" She pointed at me immediately, "What do you want?"

"I erm.. hot water?" I spluttered.

"Oh. Someone should get her water. Thought you were looking for a job."

A light switched on in my head.

"Yes! That too," I said immediately, my heart beating wildly.

Her eyes narrowed at me.

"Water or job, which?"

"I just need to get the water to someone and then I'll come back to work. Please."

I was more than desperate but I tried to hide it a bit.

"Yara, set her up. Start with the vegetables! Except fifteen dollars an hour is too small for you?"

What? They get paid?

"It's.. perfect! Where do I start?"