The Cruel Bargain
1425 Words
Kael’s eyes filled with rage as he gazed at Lyra.
“Now we can begin,” said the high priest of the pack. “By the power vested in me, I hereby pronounce you, alpha Kael and Lyra as mates.” he continued, joining their hands together.
The whole pack members clapped their hands in jubilation, except for Lyra, whose facial expressions showed disapproval.
“May your union be blessed with love and protection.” Justin voiced out, walking towards them.
Lyra, filled with grief, ran into her room, tears rolling down her eyes. She thought of how she would spend the rest of her life with a mate she didn't love.
Followed immediately by her father, Justin, she was forced to follow Kael to his pack.
Kael and Lyra arrived at his Pack's home.
Lyra remained unhappy being with Kael. “I don't want to be here!” she purred, her eyes fixed on Kael. “Take me back home.”
Kael smiled. “Lyra, my love,” he sneered, stepping towards her. “Our love has been sealed, just cooperate with me.”
Lyra sneered. “I will never love you back, Kael, no matter how hard you try.”
Kael laughed out loud, his voice echoing around the room. “And who said I need your love, Lyra?” he sneered.
Lyra’s heartbeat got faster, she didn't know what would become of her or her daughter. She had suffered a lot of maltreatment from her dad, but it seems becoming Kael’s mate is hell in itself.
“You must obey all the rules and regulations written here if you must survive in this pack.” Kael sneered, handing over a piece of paper to her.
“What!” Lyra’s voice echoed. “I'm not a pawn in your hands, Kael. You can't give me such rules, I'll only leave this chamber at your permission?”
“Yes, my love,” Kael replied, flashing a cold smile at her as he left.
Lyra’s eyes ran through the piece of paper, as she read the rules and regulations that Kael had written.
“This is ridiculous,” she murmured, as she balled the piece of paper up in her fists.
One night, Kael entered Lyra's room unannounced, and that is not something one does to the other.
“What are you doing here, Kael.” She asked, rubbing her temples.
“I want you!” Kael declared. Shutting the door behind him, he walked forward towards Lyra.
Lyra’s heartbeat got faster, having Kael’s hands wrapped around her waist, pulling her closer to himself.
Lyra thought of resisting, but she couldn't help the warmth she felt from Kael’s touch. She remained numb, her eyes locked in his.
“I've been waiting for this moment, Lyra,” Kael whispered, his hands caressing her soft cheeks.
Lyra could not speak, her eyes were glued to his lips, waiting for a kiss.
Though she never loved the ruthless Alpha, she couldn't deny the attraction she felt to his chiseled Physique. His physical presence always left her breathless.
As Kael’s lips began to move closer to Lyra’s, her pulse quickened, until finally, their lips met in a passionate kiss.
Kael’s grip on her waist grew stronger, his hands roving around her curves.
Lyra felt a spark within her, she had never had such feelings before. She had no option but to surrender to the pleasure Kael offered, her body leaning into Kael’s.
Lyra remained numb as Kael tenderly kissed her, his hands grabbing her.
They mated, and soon Lyra became pregnant, but she didn't know.
Lyra’s heart began to melt after the event. She began to love Kael, though he remained cruel.
Kael’s cruelty increased as days passed. He remained ruthless towards Lyra, sleeping around with different wolves, not minding how she felt.
One day, Kael brought a new wolf to his chamber. A warm smile spread over his face as he brought in the beautiful, young wolf.
Lyra’s heart sank as she watched them walk into the chamber together. “Why are you doing this to me, Kael.” She purred, her eyes tearing up. “Don't you mind how I feel?”
Kael chuckled. “You are not exactly entertaining me, Lyra,” he answered without any remorse. “I need to satisfy my urge.”
Lyra shrugged. “Bu - bu..t Kael.” she paused a bit. “I’m your Luna, Kael” she purred, as soft tears trickled down her cheeks.
Kael laughed out loud as he paced around the room. “Our marriage was a deal with your father,” he said, walking closer to her, his eyes fixed on hers. “You're only a pawn in a game.”
Lyra burst into uncontrollable tears, her cries echoed around the room. She couldn't stand watching Kael treat her like she didn't exist.
As time passed, Lyra accepted her fate, she accepted that her life was destined for struggle and sorrow.
She got used to him sleeping around with different wolves. She continued to endure Kael’s cruelty until it reached its max.
*****
One night, under the full moon, Kael paced around his chambers. He felt a strong desire for physical connection, but he was alone and couldn't satisfy his urge.
Just as he paced around the living room, Lyra’s daughter, Kara, passed, moving to her mom's room.
Kael’s pulse quickened as he gazed at her. He felt a strong attraction to her as she passed by.
As she got to her mom's room, her mom wasn't there. So, she decided to wait, sitting on her mom's little bed.
Just then, Kael busted into the room, his eyes fixed on Kara as he shut the door behind him.
He stepped closer to her, his pace slow and calculating.
Kara’s heart raced as she watched him walk closer to her. The look on his face was suspicious.
Kael grabbed her hands as he approached her. “Don't make any move, Kara,” he whispered, his voice firm.
Kara remained numb, her hands trembling in fear as she looked at him.
Her many answers were answered as she saw Kael pulling off his shirts. “What are you doing, my lord?” She asked, shifting backward away from him, her heart beating faster.
“Shut up, Kara!” he declared, walking closer to her.
His eyes flashed with determination as he grabbed her neck, pushing her to lie on the bed.
“Please, don't do this, my Lord,” Kara cried out, her eyes filled with tears. “I'm only fourteen.”
“I don't care, you'll satisfy my urge for tonight,” Kael replied without any remorse.
Kael had his way with Kara, r****g her.
Kara cried uncontrollably, her body weak and broken, her blood stained the bed as proof of Kael’s cruelty.
Kael got up from the bed, his forehead dripping out sweat. He stood beside the bed, panting heavily, with a smirk on his face.
Just as he was preparing to leave the room, Lyra came in.
She saw her daughter, Kara, lying on the bed weak and dying.
“What’s going on here?” She asked, her eyes fixed on Kael.
Lyra’s curiosity was piqued as she observed that Kael was fastening his belt. Her eyes suddenly turned again towards Kara, who was dying.
“What have you done, Kael?” Lyra's voice echoed, as she ran towards Kara.
Keal shrugged, he felt no remorse for any of them.
“No, N - No, No! This isn't happening.” Lyra cried, seeing Kara’s blood on the bed.
“Kael!” Lyra called out, her voice cracked, yet firm. “What have you done to Kara? She is only fourteen for God's sake.”
Kael flashed her a cold smile. “Well I needed to satisfy my urge, she only made herself available,” he replied, as he walked out of the room, leaving Lyra and her daughter.
Lyra’s heart raced with many questions.
What will I do now? She thought, confused about the next step to take.
“Kara, you'll be fine,” Lyra whispered, as she tried to carry her up in her arms to take her to the infirmary.
Kara’s gasping became more severe, her chest heaving as she tried to draw air into her lungs.
Just as Lyra grabbed Kara into her arms, Kara’s eyes snapped to her mom, her gaze was weak.
“I love you, Mom,” she said, as she breathed her last, in her mom's arms.
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