The Alpha King’s Hybrid

Chapter Two: The Assault

Alpha Asher took Astrid to his castle, where she assumed the role of a servant. Initially, her treatment was fair; she neither suffered mistreatment nor neglect from Alpha Asher or his wife, Luna Nova

However, two years later, when Astrid turned 18, Astrid's circumstances took a troubling turn.

Alpha Asher began to exhibit increasingly inappropriate behavior toward Astrid; becoming overly familiar and demanding her constant presence.

With an air of entitlement, he declared Astrid as his exclusive personal servant, assigning her the sole responsibility of catering to his every need.

Astrid had mixed feelings about this. She was happy because it meant less workload for her, but she was also uncertain about why Alpha Asher singled her out for favoritism.

One night, Alpha Asher summoned Astrid to his room, and things took a dark turn. As Astrid hesitantly entered Alpha Asher's personal chamber, Alpha Asher, sitting on his fancy chair , asked her to come closer with a creepy smile.

"Astrid, my dear, come closer. There's something I wish to discuss with you," he said, his voice dripping with an unsettling charm.

Astrid's instincts screamed at her to flee, but fear rooted her to the spot as she obediently stepped forward, her eyes racing nervously around the luxurious room.

Alpha Asher elegantly rose from his seat, and stood before her. Suddenly, his tone changed as he firmly grabbed Astrid's arm, his words dripping with a sense of entitlement.

"You see, my dear, serving me comes with certain privileges," he said, his breath uncomfortably close.

“Firstly, you get to have your own room. Secondly, you get to be treated more than a mere slave that you are." As he spoke, Alpha Asher circled Astrid, pausing abruptly to face her directly. “I could go on and on about the benefits, but the most important reason is....”

"What is it, master?" Astrid asked, her voice trembling with fear.

Alpher Asher paid no attention to her question. Instead, he began delicately tracing his fingers along her skin. "Your skin is so soft," he remarked, his voice laced with a mixture of desire and control.

Alpha Asher's unsettling actions left Astrid feeling vulnerable and trapped.

Astrid's heart raced with fear as she pleaded desperately for him to stop, but her words fell on deaf ears as his grip tightened.

In a swift motion, Alpha Asher lifted Astrid onto the bed. "You're overdressed," he remarked as he forcefully tore her clothes off.

Astrid began to scream, yet no one came to her rescue. She tried to push him away, but Alpha Asher hit her, causing her unimaginable pain, and then he r***d her, taking away her virginity.

Once finished, Alpha Asher abruptly left the room, leaving Astrid feeling helpless and violated, her innocence shattered by his cruel actions.

Astrid’s pain knew no bounds, she felt hurt and used, but there was nothing she could do, she was a slave.

*****

Shortly after, Astrid picked up her torn clothes, went into her, and she cleaned herself up. She wanted to sleep, but she couldn’t.

As she remembered the ordeal with Alpha Asher, she began to weep once again.

As she reflected on the past, Astrid couldn't help but imagine how different her life might have been if her kingdom hadn't been attacked and if Selene had not died.

She was sure life would have been better, and she wouldn’t have known what being a slave felt like.

She was sure Selene would have done her best to make her 18th birthday memorable. She always made her birthdays memorable.

But this was reality, so even though the yearning for revenge against Alpha Asher filled her heart, she was bound by the chains of servitude. She knew she had to be strong for herself, for no one was coming to rescue her.

The following morning, Astrid woke up later than usual. After hurriedly freshening up and dressing, she was startled by a knock at the door. Opening it, she was shocked to see Alpha Asher. She lowered her gaze immediately and greeted him.

“Can I come in?” He asked gently.

“Yes master,” Astrid replied, opening the door wider to allow him passage.

Alpha Asher entered the room, casting a swift glance around before focusing on Astrid.

"Astrid, I apologize for my behavior yesterday. It was inappropriate, and my desire for you clouded my judgment. I sincerely regret it."

Astrid, surprised by Alpha Asher's unexpected apology, couldn't help but wonder why someone of his stature would bother apologizing. He had enough authority to get away with what he did without being questioned.

"It's alright, Master. As you said, I'm just a servant, here to serve at your liberty," Astrid replied.

"Dear Astrid, you can be more than just a servant. I desire all of you – your beauty, your sweetness. I want you!."

“Want me? As what, master?” Astrid curiously inquired.

"I want you to be my Luna," Alpha Asher confessed.

"But you already have a mate, my Lord."

"Luna Nova isn't my mate, Astrid”

“What do you mean, my Lord?”

“For years, I searched for my mate, but I found no one, so I had to settle, but now, I want you.”

“And what if I refuse to marry you, master? What if I refuse to let you have me?” Astrid challenged, as she looked up, meeting Alpha Asher’s gaze.

"Well, I'm certain you wouldn't want to face the consequences of that," Alpha Asher replied with a grin, sealing his words with a kiss on Astrid's forehead.

"Also, you do not have to give me a reply now, but I would want a reply before the day ends. Okay?"

"Okay, Master," Astrid replied, bowing her head.

Alpha Asher left the room, unaware that Vesper, Luna Nova’s personal maid, had overheard their entire conversation. Vesper immediately ran to her Mistress and told her all she had heard.

"And what was Astrid’s reply?" Luna Nova furiously asked.

"Alpha Asher told her to let him know her reply before the day ends, but who would refuse to marry an Alpha?"

After pacing in her room, Luna Nova commanded Vesper to keep a close watch over Astrid and inform her about Astrid's response to Alpha Asher's request.

*****

Throughout the day, Astrid pondered deeply on Alpha Asher's request. She recognized that refusing him could potentially lead to dire consequences, possibly even death or a fate worse than death.

On the other hand, she knew accepting his request would mean marrying a man she despised, a man who she was sure felt nothing but lust towards her.

She had no love for him, only a seething resentment fueled by the memory of how he had unsympathetically taken her virginity.

But one thing was certain, despite her burning anger and desire for revenge, she wouldn’t be able to do that as a slave. So, she decided to accept Alpha Asher’s request for marriage.

At night, she met with Alpha Asher and told him she would marry him.

Alpha Asher immediately wrapped Astrid in an embrace and said, “Astrid my dear, you won’t regret this. I will make you a happy woman, you will give birth to many children for me, and you will learn to want me like I want you.”

However, Alpha Asher’s words fell on deaf ears because Astrid’s heart was already closed off towards him.

Once again, Vesper who had been silently trailing Astrid, overheard their conversation, and she immediately informed her Mistress.

Luna Nova became bitter with envy because, after several years of being Alpha Asher’s chosen mate, he hadn’t shown her the kind of affection he promised Astrid.

Fueled by anger, she sent for her personal slayer, Brute and ordered him to immediately take Astrid into the woods and slay her.

Simultaneously, Alpha Asher sent for Astrid through one of the servants in the palace.

The servant immediately ran back to him and informed him that she had seen Astrid being forcefully dragged away by Brute.

Alpha Asher immediately sent for the Luna Nova to confirm what was going on, and she agreed that she commanded Brute to kill Astrid.

“How dare you think you can hurt my Astrid?” Alpha Asher's voice thundered with fury, his eyes ablaze with a fierce protectiveness.

“I would hurt you too if I could”, Luna Nova said, and attempted to leave the room.

Alpha Asher suddenly felt unbridled rage. He then lost control, shifted into his beast and attacked Luna Nova, which led to her death.

Alpha Asher commanded Beta Xavier, the commander of his army, and his right-hand man, to clean up the mess. Alpha Asher then sent out a search party to look for Astrid.