Chapter2
1056 Words
Claire
I remained stricken in place, unable to move under their penetrating stares. The words my wolf echoed penetrated my mind.
Mate. How…
“Alpha Mason? What do we do with her?” the man restraining me called out.
‘Mason’ I echoed, staring at the long haired man who seemed to sneer at me. He was the one, the man who had killed my parents.
Instantly the instincts and all else were forgotten and I remembered the reason I was here, why I was inside this place and what happened to my parents.
My heart raced as hatred filled my blood. I wished I could lunge at both of them there and then if only I wasn't restricted by these men. I knew there was no chance.
I maintained my stare against him, glaring yet he paid me no mind, turning away from me.
The other one— Derek I quickly recalled, simply gaped at me in shock and I fought the urge to bare my teeth.
“We have our suggestions Alphas,” the sleazy voice I recalled earlier spoke. I fought the urge to cringe.
“I think we should execute her, however…” the man trailed to leer at me.
“Some of the soldiers are feeling quite lonely. Maybe we can allow her to serve as a Bedmate.”
Fear filled my senses. I was reminded of where I was instantly and what they were going to do.
They had given them two options to choose from for me. Death or prostitution.
I had a feeling that this was going to be my fate, yet hearing it sent chills up my spine. I hated it. Despite knowing that there was nobody waiting for me I still feared death.
But the other option was far worse.
A fate worse than death or death itself.
And the decision of my life rested in the hands of them.
Tears bit my eyes but I refused to bow down or remove my gaze.
I noticed the slight movement at the side. The short haired one— Derek was about to stand up, but the other man beat him to the punch, raising his hand and quieting the pack.
“She will not be executed,” Mason announced to the pack and immediately the place turned silent.
“However, she will live as an Omega, working as a servant under the pack house.”
‘What?’
My jaw fell slack as the verdict sank into me.
There were noises of complaints around me and I spied that the soldier carrying me was displeased, looking at me with disappointment. I was still too shocked to process a thing.
“Let her go. The servants will take her away to her new post.”
My bound hands were released, leaving me untethered. I looked at my arms. They were bruised and dark from the painful grip I suffered but they weren't bound.
I was…free?
When I turned back to the place I found both of the Aloha Brothers leaving. My gaze followed both of them until they left.
…
Immediately after, a group of people rushed in dragging me away. Unlike the last time at least I was given the freedom to walk.
I was led away to a small room. When I turned back I met the women that left me here looking over me with something akin to disgust.
“Go back to your Posts.” A voice commanded and they quickly dispersed. I was met with an older woman.
“These will be your new quarters. I am the head maid you will be following. The clothes you'll wear from now on are in the bed. Change quickly before I call you, don't waste any of my time.”
With that, she turned away and the door shut. I was left alone to process everything.
Looking at the bare room I rested on the mattress, closing my eyes.
In a matter of hours my entire life had tried on its head. I was still reeling from the realization.
The Alpha’s brothers…were my mates.
Tears sprung from my eyes instantly.
I had always imagined meeting my mate in different scenarios, desiring the bond my father and mother had.
Not like this.
Why? How could I be bonded with two men? Much more, the men that ruined my pack?
I had always worshiped the Moon Goddess, this time it felt like she was mocking me from above. Why would they be my mates?
The second realization was more jarring.
I was alive. I had been so close to death and yet…
Why had they done this?
I could recall their faces as they looked at me, both of their gazes cold and superior. They didn't look like they were affected by the mate bond.
Did they decide to leave me alive as a trophy for their conquest?
I felt my skin trembling as I put on the clothes. I wanted to fall asleep from exhaustion but a knock startled me. I turned around to face the woman.
“”I told you there was no time. Hurry up. The Alphas are waiting.” she ordered.
‘Again?’ I thought to myself. I forced my thoughts to harden as I was dragged forward, the bruises and scabs on my body still fresh.
As I was led to a different room, I faced the men again, except this time they weren't alone. In a banquet style table were both Derek and Mason together but they weren't alone.
Two other women were beside them, both simpering against their bodies. My belly tightened at the sight.
I refused to think about it.
“As you requested, Alphas, she will be responsible for serving you and your women anytime you wish.” she said, kicking at my feet.
“Bow.” She hissed and I had no choice but to reluctantly obey.
The women beside them snickered my way. A wave of humiliation filled me but I held myself back.
This was their plan all along. I thought to myself.
A new thought formed in my mind, one darker than anything I'd ever done.
Vengeance.
I would make them regret leaving me alive. I was going to avenge my parents and pack even if it was the last thing I did.
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