THE Alpha's Second Chance Mate

Elena's POV

The shreds of fabric pooled at my feet, leaving me standing before him in nothing but my underwear.

“What are you doing —” I asked as I watched him with numbed horror. But his large palm muffled my words and in the next few moments, my world became filled with pain.

Nothing but raw pain.

I shivered, exposed and humiliated, my heart hammering painfully.

He wasn’t touching me anymore, but his presence still pressed down on me like a heavy weight.

“This bond,” he spat, eyes blazing. “It means nothing to me.”

I swallowed the lump in my throat, my tears falling silently.

He stood up quickly from the bed like I disgusted him and slammed the door, hard.

This wasn't how I imagined my first time to be.

I limped towards the bathroom, my legs trembling beneath me. I turned the faucet, letting the warm water wash away the blood and the shame.

As I stood under the showerhead, I couldn't help but think about how this wasn't how I imagined my first time to be. I had dreamed of… love and that he would be tender, but instead, I got pain, humiliation, and rejection.

I cleaned myself up, trying to erase the memories of the previous night. But the soreness between my legs and the bruises on my skin served as a harsh reminder.

The next morning, I joined Kairis for breakfast. As I entered the dining hall, I noticed the maids refusing to serve me. They whispered among themselves, casting me disdainful glances.

Kairis sat at the head of the table, his eyes fixed on his plate as he ate. I took a seat beside him, not saying a word.

After a few moments of silence, he finished his breakfast and finally spoke.

“Elena,” he said, his voice cold and detached. “If you wish to stay in this pack, you'll need to earn your keep. You're not a guest here, you're my mate. And as my mate, you'll be expected to pull your weight.”

He pushed his chair back, “I have a meeting with the pack elders. You're excused from attending.”

With that, he left the dining hall, leaving me feeling lost and alone. The maids began to clear the table, their whispers and snickers growing louder.

I sat there, frozen in humiliation, wondering what

the hell I had gotten myself into.