Ciara's pov. For one thing, I was happy I finally got to leave dark claw. Alphonso tried to talk to me, but I gave him the silent treatment. I don't see any reason why I should become friends with him. It was a whole day's ride to Red Moon pack. When we finally got there, I was amazed by the magnificence of the mansion. Alpha Dante must really be a rich and powerful alpha to own so much wealth. I came out of the car, the veil still covering my face. I followed Alphonso inside. “Wait here, while I go announce your arrival to the alpha.” I swallowed, so soon? I didn't want Alphonso to leave me in the middle of the house, I felt like a rat littering around. It didn't take long before Alphonso came back. “The maids will take care of you, follow her.” He pointed to a woman who took hold of my hands, leading me away. The woman was elderly, she introduced herself as Blanca, there were two other women waiting in the room for me, they seemed much younger. They started undressing me, I could hear them gasp as their eyes roamed around the scars and wound on my body. It was time for the veil to go, I held on to it tightly, ashamed to show my face. Blanca, though elderly was more stronger as she yanked the veil, tearing it off. “Ohh dear.” She gasped covering her mouth. “You are skin and bones, when was the last time you had a decent meal?” Embarrassment washed me as I nipped at my lower lip, my hair hung in strands. The bones on my body stood out like a skeleton, I was really horrible to look at. Blanca sent one of the younger women to get me food, Blanca and the third woman focused on getting me cleaned up and ready for the alpha. They scrubbed at my skin so hard I thought it was going to peel off. The main work was with my hair, it was tangled up and smelling. I wondered if Alphonso perceived my stench. I was given a robe to put on by the time the food was brought in. I ate hungrily, my eyes wide as the younger women watched me in disgust. Probably thinking how I managed to be the mate of their reputable alpha. The door flung open and the women bowed their heads, I thought it was alpha Dante who had come to check on me, his mate. “I cannot believe this.” A mocking female voice exclaimed. I looked up to see the most beautiful woman ever. She had green eyes and a perfect body. Whoever she was, she was really intimidating. She had a domineering posture as she walked. “Don't tell me that you are Dante's mate, there is no way he would sleep with a filthy ugly rat like you.” Her eyes shined angrily as her words spat venom. I was afraid to look at her, she had the same imposing look as Vivian, only that she sounded more scary. She circled me, wrinkling her nose like I still stank. “You reek of filth and servitude. My Dante would never sleep with the likes of you. I think the moon priestess made a mistake about you. You are just so ugly I could vomit.” I didn't say a word to her. I was used to being called all sorts of names. She stopped in front of me. “I think I will call you little wench, and I will ask Dante that you be my personal maid. So I can deal with you.” She spat on my toes before leaving. I sighed, I didn't want any trouble, whoever she was. I will have to avoid her while staying here. Blanca wiped the spit off my feet. “That's Diedra, Alpha Dante's fiancé, they were supposed to get married, but the moon priestess said she received a vision that Alpha Dante is to marry from the dark claw pack.” She explained. Now I knew I was in hell, an ex fiancé who clearly feels insulted by being replaced with a little wench as she called me. I was never told about a vision and I am absolutely sure that vision doesn't include me, considering the role my uncle played. Alphonso peeked through the open door, “He is ready to receive you.” My heart gave rapid beats, sweat formed on my forehead. I wasn't ready to meet or consummate the marriage with him. I felt a nudge from Blanca, she wanted me to stand up. “Please, can I put on the veil?” I begged her. “It won't be of any use child, he will see your face regardless.” “I know, I am just nervous.” I begged again. Blanca obliged, placing the veil over my face, it only covered to the top of my nose since it was already torn. I decided to manage it. I was held on both sides by Blanca and one of the younger women. Alphonso leading us up the stairs. We stopped in front of a large oak door. Alphonso knocked, he announced that I was around, with every passing second my heart kept beating fast. The door opened, I was left to go in like a prey ready to meet it's predator. The door closed slowly behind me, as I walked into the center of the room. There he was standing close to the mirror, his blue eyes glowing. I took him in, naked from the waist up, muscled chest and arms, with dark glossy hair. A perfectly curved jaw line. He had an air of superiority and power as he advanced. “Take the veil off.” His voice was more commanding than Ramon's. I took it off with shaky fingers, my head bowed low. “What is your name?” His voice was commanding, yet alluring. “Ciara my Lord.” I heard myself say. “Now that you are my mate, you have to look at me when I talk to you.” I didn't want to, but I had no choice. As I raised my head to look into his piercing blue eyes. All I saw was disappointment and regret for getting a dirty tramp like me as his mate. Dante backed away from me, “You can't be my mate. I reject you.”