Moon's Betrayal, Mate's Redemption

Chapter 2

Alora Pov

The music thumping from the speaker filled me with energy as I twirled around the pole, leaning my head backwards as I hung on it. My eyes slowly traveled round the hungry and lustful crowd as they ogled at my body.

"F**k yeah, show us how flexible your tigh a** is." Someone said from the crowd. I forced back the guilt that threatened to consume me. After my uncle's betrayal we were forced to relocate to a small town.

I got a work as a waiter in a neighbouring pack with a hidden identity but my earnings were barely enough as my father wasted his funds and mine on alcohol and drugs. It broke my heart but there was nothing I could do. He was my father and this was my duty as his only daughter. Besides, my mother's last words were for me to take care of him and I would do that till my last breath. I soon finished my session.

The crowd cheered as I got off the stage, heading back to the dressing room. I crumbled in front of the mirror, running my fingers through my hair. Brenda and Freya walked into the room shortly after, and a frown instinctively pulled on my lips. I loathed these spoilt entitled bitches, who prided themselves over others.

"Ohmygod. Such a great session today, Alora" Brenda sneered, her heels clicking the tiles maliciously as she stood beside me facing my mirror. Disgust traveled through me when her hands brushed my hair back behind my ear, but I kept my cool. I barley had energy to get myself home, I surely won't waste them on these good for nothing humans. Humans had to the most wicked and vile of all creations. The thought money and power was all there was to life. I could have killed them the moment they dared to cross me. My wolf was very feral and ready to kill or main anyone who dared to cross me but I was in control. Besides, I couldn't risk my previous pack finding out where we were. It wasn't worth it.

"I watched you shake your tight little a** desperately. You want to take the crown from us don't you?" Freya chipped leaning against the counter. I hissed, shrugging Brenda off as she let out a malicious laughter. I settled to get the makeup off my face, I needed to be home I had work tomorrow morning and an online lecture tonight. The door swung open rather urgently and Bianca out boss walked into the room.

"Brenda and Freya, you are up. Alora wait behind." Bianca commanded, her tone not giving way for arguments. They stared at each other in surprise before scampering out of the room. I slowly got to my feet as a frown pulled up on my face.

"What's so important that you have to send them away?" I asked desperately. "Am I being fired ?"

"I have a special offer for you. You'd make a fortune from this. You are needed at the VIP area." She said, with enthusiasm. Immediately, I shook my head stepping away from her.

"Not this again, B. I already told you I do not accept off stage offers. It is stated in the contract we signed."

"I know that." Bianca said looking distressed, something that looked like fear ran through her eyes and I paused. She wasn't the one to get troubled by things easily. That only meant something was wrong.

"This man.... He can't be refused. Once he set his eyes on you, you have to answer him."

"And what if I don't?" I crossed my arms above my chest defiantly.

"Then we all die! This man is a f*****g Mafia, Alora. We can't mess with him. So it's either you save us or see you in hell!" She yelled, her nose flaring in fear and anger. I groaned, hate already growing in me at the unknown man who thought he could fling some money around and get anything he wants. Humans. Such pathetic and stupid creatures.

"Fine. But just this one time. I won't take any more of this offer even if it comes from the devil himself." I pointed out as a matter of fact and she bobbed her head, sighing in relief. I brushed passed her and headed to the VIP room. I readied myself internally. 'once anyone tries to mess up with me, we merge.' I spoke to my wolf Leena before walking into the VIP room 'aye captain.' she said and suddenly went silent. My eyes immediately fell on the man who sat facing the pole I was meant to dance on, a devilish smirk on his face. His gaze on me was intent and sent shivers running down my spine. "Come here." He ordered. I stuffed down the urge to tear his handsome face with my claws as I walked closer to him. For some reasons his aura was so commanding and my wolf submissive. His stare on me was in intent. I made a move to get passed him and straight to the pole and get the dance over with but I felt strong palms slap my behind so hand that a gasp fell out of me. "What was that for?!" I yelled hating how pathetic I sounded. I was meant to be enraged, instead I felt jolts of electricity rush through me and straight to my core as he stared at me with such daring eyes. He got on his feet, taking cool and calm steps as he walked closer to me.

"What is your name ?" "Why the hell do you think I'll tell you that?! You pathetic excuse for a man." Bianca's advice washed down into the waste. I wasn't just going to let this man get over with trying to molest me. The worst outcome is kill him and get my identity exposed.

"I won't ask again, what is your name?" He was so close now that I could feel his breath on my face and the intense stare of his cold grey eyes on me. His hands made it's way to my a*s once again and this time I landed him a hard slap.