The Alpha’s Plaything

“The Luna can’t bear a child, my Lord!” the witch fell on the floor, soberfully. At this point, Rachel seized her breath. She was the Luna of the Safari Pack, a woman with a powerful background. Alpha Benjamin didn’t make a sound. He had expected it and it was no shock. To him, this was the perfect excuse to take a concubine. Rachel’s family influence had held him back previously. “Go out!” Alpha Benjamin commanded. The witch stood up, bowed, and left the Alpha and Rachel alone. Rachel had a million and one thoughts running through her mind. This was the height of all the challenges she had faced in her life. “My… My Lord…” Rachel stammered. “Don’t bother,” Alpha Benjamin responded. He stood up gallantly. “I own Safari Pack. I am regarded and respected as one of the most powerful Alphas but I have no heir. I can’t keep a barren woman as my Luna.” “Please,” Rachel broke into tears. Alpha Benjamin, even though he was strict, had a thing for Rachel. He didn’t want to see her cry. His heart softened up a bit and he looked at her carefully. “Your family…” he muttered. “They are the ones who did this to you. If you will speak to your uncle, I will take in three concubines. In no time, they’ll get pregnant and you can keep your position. I can’t do more than that for you.” “But my position would be weakened,” Rachel replied. “I will be ashamed. I will be ridiculed and these maids will mock me. I will be known as the barren Luna. I beg you, my Alpha, don’t let this happen to me.” Hearing this, Alpha Benjamin got annoyed. Rachel was holding his right leg but he kicked her away. His leg hit her on her jaw and she bent down, crying. He began to walk off with his mind made but when he got to the door, he could not bring himself to watch her crying. He turned back and gazed at her. “You pushed me to do this, Rachel!” Alpha Benjamin exclaimed. “It is better for you to be known as the barren Luna than for me to be known as the impotent Alpha. Think about it.” Alpha Benjamin turned to leave but he heard Rachel’s voice, blaring out a sound that brought hope. “There is a solution! There is a way where both of us will keep our honor,” Rachel said instantly. She ran towards him and touched his shoulder. “I will get a secret breeder. You will get her pregnant and the child will be mine.” “But…” Alpha Benjamin muttered. “We aren’t the first couple to do it, my Lord. I will make sure it is kept a secret. Everyone involved will be silenced and the secret will remain between us,” Rachel replied confidently. Alpha Benjamin had to think about this carefully. Apart from making pups for the pack, he was tired of being with only one woman. There was fire in his loins and it literally meant one thing. He needed to experience the warmth of a woman different from Rachel. He liked her and the breeder proposal would satisfy his desire. “I am doing this for you,” Alpha Benjamin told her consciously. He wanted her to remain grateful. “Find a responsible woman and bring her to me. Make sure it is discrete and if you fail at it, it will be your shame in the end.” Rachel bowed as he took his leave. His movement was majestic and it represented the aura he commanded. As soon as he left, Rachel was able to take a proper deep breath. She was shocked that she would be unable to have a child of her own but she would be more paranoid if she couldn’t find a breeder. She needed a baby no matter what. “Clara!” she called out. The door opened a few seconds later and Clara, the Luna’s head maid, entered. Clara had been with Rachel throughout her stay at the Alpha’s mansion and she remained Rachel’s most trusted person. “How may I be of service, my lady?” Clara requested. Her head was bowed as this was the normal courtesy when addressing the Luna. “Raise your head,” Rachel told her. For the first time in eighteen months, Clara got to look at Rachel eyeball to eyeball. “I need girls.” “What kind of girls, my lady?” Clara requested. “The age bracket should be seventeen to twenty-five. I want fertile girls. Have them tested discreetly,” Rachel ordered. “Are you finally looking for a concubine for the Alpha?” Clara asked carefully. Her voice hinted at excitement and Rachel was quick-witted enough to find out. “You sound very happy,” Rachel said wittingly with a smile on her face. “It is a good thing for the Luna to appoint more women for her Lord. Everyone has been waiting for this and it would make you more powerful,” Clara replied. “I wasn’t planning to tell you before…” Rachel walked towards her. She grabbed Clara’s hair at once, making the latter shriek sharply. “I am looking for a breeder. Find me an innocent looking girl. I love weak ones. She will bear a child which will be called mine. You are the only one I am telling so if someone else gets to know about this, I will make sure I feed your flesh to vultures.” “No one will know. I promise, my lady,” Clara said hastily. “I know you have a lover in this mansion,” Rachel smiled. It was a serious crime for a maid to have a romantic relationship. They were known as the ‘Alpha’s ladies’ and they were to be dedicated to their duties and nothing more. “Please, save my life, my lady. If others find out, I will be killed. My family will all be dragged into slavery as well,” Clara said instantly. Her voice was shaking. “Then find me what I want. I’ll gain nothing in killing you anyway,” Rachel smiled excitedly. She let Clara’s hair go and the latter bowed. Clara walked out of the room as well, leaving Rachel alone. “I am desperate!” Rachel affirmed. Well, Rachel was not the only desperate one at this point. Even Clara knew her life was based on getting a breeder for her Luna. She had made the necessary calls and the girls would be screened and brought to her. Clara was the head of all maids in the mansion and this gave her a great edge. There were hundreds of maids in the mansion but she led them all. To her, it was something to be happy about. Her dream was to catch the attention of the Alpha someday and become his concubine. If luck shined on her, the Luna would die early and she could be her replacement. Clara thought really wildly and this had to be one of the things she considered as her flaws. That was not so bad though. Clara sat comfortably and watched as five girls entered. They had been selected as ‘fertile’ by the doctor. It was time for Clara to make the final choice. “Let’s start with your backgrounds,” Clara told them loudly and clearly. “If you have parents or siblings, please step out.” One of them stepped out and that was an automatic disqualification. She was escorted out almost immediately. The remaining four were virgins who had also been confirmed fertile. They had no family which would leave no traces. However, only one girl was needed. Clara walked past them and absorbed their inner energy. She felt one looked quite confident and she disqualified her instantly, leaving three girls. Another girl was disqualified as she was a socialite. Now, there were two girls left. “Tell me about yourself,” Clara told the girl on her right. “My name is Annie and I work in the kitchen department. I have been in the mansion for four years,” the girl replied without stammering. “Why did you think I brought you here?” Clara asked carefully. “For promotion, possibly,” Annie smiled. “Disqualified!” Clara replied. “Take her out of here.” Instantly, Annie was escorted out and there was only one lady in the end. She seemed to have a very weak energy from the way she stood and her confidence level seemed low as well. “What is your name?” Clara asked. “Lily,” the girl muttered. “How old are you?” Clara asked again. “Twenty four,” Lily responded. “I need you to keep this up,” Clara said shortly. “You will talk only when you’re required to. At other times, keep your mouth shut. Do you understand?” “Yes, madam!” Lily replied. She was really scared at this point. She was blessed with accurate intuition and she could tell she wasn’t in for something cool. She didn’t want to ask questions as well. “Aren’t you curious about what I want you to do?” Clara asked curiously. “I am curious,” Lily answered. “Why aren’t you asking me then?” Clara asked. She was a little frustrated. To her, Lily seemed very odd. “I know you’ll tell me when it’s time. I don’t want to make you inconvenient,” Lily muttered. “That’s the spirit!” Clara laughed. Yes, Lily would be the breeder. She would be used and dumped after.