Paige POV
Fucking f**k! I have never been so embarrassed my life. This is more than what my family put me through for all those years.
Strip? Ànd not Just stripping but giving a good show while at it?
What kind of s**t did I just get myself into? Is it too late to back out ? But, I Know the consequences of that; my death ànd that of my family.
" Come on Megan, I don't have all the time in the world." Alpha Callum says impatiently, shooting me a glare.
I straighten my back ànd let my mind wander to search for a tune, one that I'll dance to while I please this mother fucker.
Then slowly and steadily I start to move, swaying my waist to a nonexistent music. I bend, lifting the hem of my dress while keeping my gaze on hís face. I need to monitor his expressions.
I continue with my strip tease, only that I know I look ridiculous clad in a kitty underwear.
I can see desire swirl in his eyes ànd I look away, afraid that I'll get scorched by his lustful gaze.
I Know that look. I remember it well except that unlike that night, Alpha Callum is in his right state of mind.
I tense when he walks to me and envelopes me in his arms.
***
It's been a week now. A week since I arrived here at Silver Fang's pack. One week since that fateful night with Alpha Callum.
I still shiver when I remember his peculiar actions that night. Hugging me ànd almost marking me,It took everything in me to push him away.
Ànd the words that did the trick? God knows why I am still alive.
That night, when Alpha Callum's fangs teased my neck, the only thing that flooded my mind was death.
" I'm not a virgin." I had shouted those words recklessly, anything to stop him from sinking his fangs in my neck. Was that the tactic he used to kill his previous betrothed?
That night, my survival instincts had kicked ànd I blurted out the confession. It served the purpose and he spared me. But for how long? Considering the murderous look he gave me before storming out. I still get the chills everytime I think about it.
A knock on my door interrupts my thoughts. A moment later, Ash enters the róom after I give the permission.
She greets me ànd proceeds to set down the breakfast tray on the table.
" Are you ready?" she asks me, her eyes twinkling.
" Yes," I sigh, knowing that nothing good could come out of me joining her by the training grounds. After a week, Ash finally convinced me to join the others in their daily pack training.
I find the idea exhilarating since it's the first day I'll be officially training. Back at my father's pack, I was forbidden from training with the others.
" You don't have to go out there and embarrass me with your weak body." That would always be my father's answer every time I requested to join the training grounds.
Megan however was allowed to train, after all, she was the pride of the pack.
That left me to secretly practice alone. Not shifting didn't make things any better for me.
" You don't need to be afraid. We don't bite." Ash adds with a kind smile. It's amazing how we managed to bond in a span of a week. She is my first friend ànd although I have my qualms about the whole friendship thing, I try to keep my doubts to myself.
Yóu can't blame me though. Everyone who gets close to me would be seeking benefits, not like I have any to offer. However, I don't let my guard down.
I don't Know what fate I have here. Sure enough, the pack members haven't been treating me badly, but I can see their attitude. They ain't that satisfied with me either.
After breakfast, Ash leads me to the training ground. Strangely enough, the Alpha isn't around. I mean, isn't he supposed to be here with the pack members? My éyes scan around and I sigh in relief when I realize that I won't be seeing that terrifying man.
" Disappointed?" Ash whispers from behind me and I jump in fright.
" The hell Ash! " I curse at her. Damn woman! She has a habit of sneaking around someone and scaring the s**t out of you when you are stuck in your mind.
She bursts out laughing, catching the attention of the pack members.
" What? You are too lost thinking about Alpha Callum that you don't even see me right beside you? " she says, loud enough for the others to hear.
I get weird looks from the pack members, making me want to disappear.
" Shut up or I'm leaving." I threaten and that does the trick. Ash wipes off her annoying smile off her face.
" Alright, let's start training." She announces and I nod. We start with taking laps around the ground before we pair for a spar.
After the training session is over, I head back to my room to freshen up. My phone rings ànd I frown. It's been a week Since I arrived here and nobody has called me.
Walking to the table where my phone lays, I pick it. It's a new number. I contemplate picking it or not. I swipe the screen to accept the phone at last.
" Well,well,well. I thought you'd be dead already,dear sister." Megan's voice greets me from the other end of the line.
" What do you want?" I ask, annoyed. Thanks to her, I am stuck with the devil and she dares call to make fun of my situation?
" I want what you stole from me." She declares and I frown. What nonsense?
" Paige, have you had enough fun playing me? f*****g Alpha Callum and being the Luna of the Silver Fang pack?" She scoffs.
" I think I have given you enough time to enjoy what belongs to me. Paige, I'm back and I am taking everything you stole from me. Get prepared." Before I can protest, she ends the call.
I stare at my phone, shocked. What the f**k did she just say? She's coming to take her belongings, her position?
Knowing her, she won't stop until she gets what she needs. If Megan is set on claiming her position, that means I'll end up being the sacrificial lamb. Knowing how cruel she is, she is likely to set me up and victimize herself. I have to leave this place before I am thrust in a situation I can't pull myself out of. There's also the option of talking to the Alpha about the whole switching thing. I know I am risking my death ànd that of my pack but at this point, I have to consider being selfish to save my ass.
I mean, if my so-called family is given a chance to save their asses and kick me in the curb, they wouldn't hesitate to do that. Why should I care about them at this point?
With a decision in mind, I spend the rest of the day preparing myself.
Evening arrives and I find myself more anxious than I've ever been. I stare at the woman reflected in the mirror and I don't know if I am making the right move.
I give myself a small pep talk before making my way to the Alpha's room. This is my only chance of survival.
Standing outside the Alpha's room, I am about to knock when the door opens and I pulled insíde. Before I know it, I am pinned against the now shut door.
“ I have been waiting for you." Alpha Callum whispers before he rips my dress, his lips descending on mine with a heightened s****l fervor.